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Sydney versus Melbourne: what the experts say about the COVID numbers comparison

Sydney versus Melbourne: what the experts say about the COVID numbers comparison

They've recorded almost identical infection numbers in the past fortnight, but the comparison between NSW and Victoria is not like-for-like.

  • by Jewel Topsfield, Liam Mannix and Craig Butt

Hardly a dry eye in Sydney after Premier's post-ICAC media blitz

'He wasn't my boyfriend. He wasn't anything of note.': Premier downplays Maguire relationship

After ICAC revelations, Gladys Berejiklian undertook a media campaign with a gossip columnist, a shock jock and a radio duo interested in lesbian dalliances.

  • by Michael Evans

NSW records two new locally acquired coronavirus cases

NSW records two new locally acquired coronavirus cases

NSW has recorded two new locally acquired COVID cases and three cases in hotel quarantine in the 24 hours to 8pm on Monday. The two local cases are linked to known cases or clusters, NSW Health said.

  • by Simone Fox Koob

Trump's $US421m loan guarantee part of a tricky financial future

Trump's $US421m loan guarantee part of a tricky financial future

Trump describes the loans he has personally guaranteed as a "peanut" but they illustrate the financial challenges he faces and the long-standing reluctance of banks to deal with him.

  • by Russ Buettner and Susanne Craig

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'Giving back the streets to the people': The plan to de-pave 800km of Sydney roads

The architects behind the major redesign of Central Station want to redesign a vast network of residential streets to take 100,000 cars off the road.

  • by Angus Thompson
Donald Trump at a campaign rally.

Trump blasts virus expert Fauci, says he's a 'disaster'

"If I listened to him, we’d have 500,000 deaths," the US President said in a conference call with campaign workers.

  • by Jeff Mason and Steve Holland
Man arrested after woman found dead in southern Sydney driveway

Man arrested after woman found dead in southern Sydney driveway

The woman is believed to have been a 39-year-old who was known to the man.

  • by Mary Ward
Ghislaine Maxwell loses court bid to keep her Jeffrey Epstein deposition secret

Ghislaine Maxwell loses court bid to keep her Jeffrey Epstein deposition secret

A US appeals court has rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's effort to block the release of an April 2016 deposition.

  • by Jonathan Stempel
Low impact activities such as swimming, biking or walking can be gentle ways to move your joints, but even something as high impact as running can be fine.

Dodgy knees? The best way to manage joint pain is also the least intuitive

If you're feeling pain, you might be inclined to lay off those joints, but that's one of the worst things you can do. 

  • by Christie Aschwanden
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CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC

Premier Daniel Andrews and Professor Brett Sutton.
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Victoria records one new coronavirus case, no deaths

Victoria has recorded just one new case of coronavirus in the past day and authorities say that figure could turn out to be zero.

  • by Zach Hope
BA's passenger traffic dropped 95 per cent from a year earlier in the second quarter.

Airline chief calls for rapid departure tests, scrapping of quarantine worldwide

British Airways' new CEO warns the industry may not survive the pandemic if people do not start flying again soon.

  • by Latika Bourke

Sydney

New Zealand man Ian Pullen died after an apparent hit and run at Glenridding, near Singleton in 2018.

Woman charged with murder over death of firefighter

The 30-year-old woman was charged with murder following the suspected hit-and-run death of the New Zealander. 

  • by Laura Chung and Mary Ward

Gladys Berejiklian pushed to shore up ICAC cash

Gladys Berejiklian pushed to shore up ICAC cash

The NSW Premier is under pressure to overhaul funding for the corruption watchdog.

  • by Alexandra Smith

Two gunmen shoot Mejid Hamzy dead, potentially setting off Sydney gang war

Two gunmen shoot Mejid Hamzy dead, potentially setting off Sydney gang war

Within hours of Hamzy's death outside his home, police were warning that his fatal shooting could lead to reprisals.

  • by Laura Chung

Ken Done headed for court over plan for Bondi units

Ken Done headed for court over plan for Bondi units

There's a big planning spat cooking in Bondi, as residents club together to fight a DA lodged by Ken Done's business.

  • by Samantha Hutchinson

The most common condition afflicting aged care residents

Constipation is a serious problem within the aged care sector.

About 70 per cent of aged care residents suffer constipation. It can cause residents discomfort, pain, and start a downward spiral leading to delirium and death.

  • by Julie Power

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NRL GRAND FINAL

Diehard fan and Melbourne tram driver Chris Tomlin, 35, is currently lobbying the NSW Government to allow a "Storm fan bubble" across the border to visit ANZ Stadium on October 25.

Meet the Melbourne tram driver lobbying to get Storm fans up to Sydney for the grand final

For most NRL fans, the Penrith Panthers making their way into the grand final is the underdog story for the year. But for one Storm fan, the "ultimate" David and Goliath premiership story is unfolding in Melbourne. 

  • by Sarah Keoghan
John Lang

Family ties: Penrith's father-son duo isn't the only 2003 echo for John Lang

John famously led the Panthers to their last title with son Martin in the team. And he has special praise for Nathan Cleary, who is trying to do the same with dad Ivan.

  • by Adam Pengilly

Politics

'Flabbergasted': Tony Abbott's leftover knight and dame medals cost $135,000

'Flabbergasted': Tony Abbott's leftover knight and dame medals cost $135,000

Unused medals left over from Abbott's doomed re-introduction of knights and dames cost taxpayers $135,000.

  • by Nick Bonyhady

Business

Foreign investment shake-up could be fatal to startups

Foreign investment shake-up could be fatal to startups

Technology companies are worried the proposed changes to Australia's foreign investment rules could jeopardise their access to funding.

  • by Cara Waters
The ASX reached a seven-month high on Monday, but looks set for a sharp decline on Tuesday as US economic woes weigh on markets.

ASX drops 0.4%; Afterpay hits $100

  • by Lucy Battersby and Emma Koehn

World

Tokyo's new National Stadium was scheduled to host the opening ceremony of the 2020 Olympic Games before the event was postponed.

Britain accuses Russia of plotting to sabotage Tokyo Olympics

Britain says there was a 95% chance that the attacks were carried out by Russia and the plot was an apparent retaliation for its athletes being banned from competing.

  • by Bevan Shields
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'Uncharted waters': Should you borrow 95 per cent in a recession?

'Uncharted waters': Should you borrow 95 per cent in a recession?

Aussies saddling themselves with the maximum debt under the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme have been warned to treat the property leg-up with caution.

  • by Sarah Webb
Why more extended families are choosing to live together

Why more extended families are choosing to live together

Multi-generational households are on the rise in Australia, but it took more than a pandemic to kickstart the change.

  • by Jane Rocca
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Life & Culture

The cast of We Children From Bahnhof Zoo, one of the new programs generating buzz at this year's "virtual" Mipcom.

The new shows set to go global as COVID-19 changes TV

Despite exchanging Cannes for less scenic cyberspace, the annual TV market has still batted up a stack of potential hits.

  • by Michael Idato

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Wighton shock Dally M winner as V'landys vows to investigate Daily Telegraph blunder

Wighton shock Dally M winner as V'landys vows to investigate Daily Telegraph blunder

The News Corp publication broke an embargo by accidentally revealing the winner hours before Monday night's show.

  • by Michael Chammas and Christian Nicolussi
Penrith Panthers players have been driven all year by the club's emotional vulnerability sessions.

The heart-wrenching vulnerability sessions behind Penrith's rise

One by one this season, Panthers players have stood up in front of each other and bared their souls. The sessions have engendered a trust like no other.

  • by Michael Chammas
Diehard fan and Melbourne tram driver Chris Tomlin, 35, is currently lobbying the NSW Government to allow a "Storm fan bubble" across the border to visit ANZ Stadium on October 25.

Meet the Melbourne tram driver lobbying to get Storm fans up to Sydney for the grand final

For most NRL fans, the Penrith Panthers making their way into the grand final is the underdog story for the year. But for one Storm fan, the "ultimate" David and Goliath premiership story is unfolding in Melbourne. 

  • by Sarah Keoghan
Virat Kohli's India defeated Australia during their last series here.

'Very willing substitute': Sydney ready to step in to save India tour

With the Queensland government hesitating on letting the Indian squad quarantine in Brisbane next month, Sydney is ready to swoop to secure six limited-overs matches.

  • by Chris Barrett and Jon Pierik
Rugby Australia's broadcast talks are focused on rebuilding the fanbase as well as money.

'You can't just bank your dollars': What Rugby Australia is weighing up in broadcast talks

Typically, broadcast rights have been focused on the highest bidder. But Rugby Australia has another focus.

  • by Zoe Samios
Penrith celebrate winning the 1991 Grand Final.

'If I made that call today, I know I wouldn't last a week'

Royce Simmons famously vowed to have a beer with every Penrith supporter after their victory in the 1991 grand final. The club - and town - has grown so much since then that the same call today would be lethal.

  • by Christian Nicolussi
John Lang, Martin Lang, Nathan Cleary and Ivan Cleary.

Family ties: Why Penrith's father-son duo isn't the only 2003 echo for John Lang

John famously led the Panthers to their last title with son Martin in the team. And he has special praise for Nathan Cleary, who is trying to do the same with dad Ivan.

  • by Adam Pengilly

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