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Two new local cases in NSW; Australian crew left COVID-riddled ship before outbreak detected
NSW has recorded two new locally acquired COVID cases. Meanwhile, two Australians were allowed to disembark from a COVID-infected ship before an outbreak was detected - with one flying to NSW.
- by Simone Fox Koob
Trump campaign unhappy with debate's 'last-minute rule change'
US President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden will have their microphones muted for parts of their final debate.
- by Trevor Hunnicutt and Steve Holland
Opinion
Maguire inquiry
Hardly a dry eye in Sydney after Premier's post-ICAC media blitz
Gladys Berejiklian's media campaign included chats with a gossip columnist, a shock jock and a radio duo interested in lesbian dalliances.
- by Michael Evans
Nine Network's news chief charged with drink-driving
Nine Network news chief Darren Wick has sought professional help after being charged with drink-driving.
- by Zoe Samios
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Analysis
US votes 2020
'A disaster': Trump's feud with Fauci is exactly what Republicans want to avoid
Taking pot-shots at such a popular figure is the type of undisciplined behaviour Republican strategists want Trump to avoid at this stage of the campaign.
- by Matthew Knott
Opinion
NZ election
Ardern's catch of the day: Moral support from a good bloke
Women don't need men to succeed in politics but if they are choosing one, there is now a Kiwi template.
- by Jenna Price
'That's a bummer': Ivan Cleary confirms early heads-up on Dally M gong
Ivan Cleary found out about the leaked Dally M results but elected not to tell his son Nathan.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Clive Palmer 'bad for my image', Twisted Sister frontman tells court
Singer-songwriter Dee Snider also denied claims he copied an 18th-century hymn.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
COVID-19 likely to become 'endemic' like annual flu, says UK Chief Scientist
Sir Patrick Vallance warns that COVID will become endemic like the annual flu, despite the possibility of vaccines.
- by Latika Bourke
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
Sydney versus Melbourne: what the experts say about the COVID numbers comparison
- by Jewel Topsfield, Liam Mannix and Craig Butt
Breaking
Victoria Police told in March police and ADF to provide quarantine security: AFP
AFP commissioner Reece Kershaw says a meeting of state police commissioners prior to March 27 discussed the expectation that police and the ADF would be used for hotel quarantine.
- by Anthony Galloway
Sick Britons avoid hospitals, driving up deaths at home during the pandemic
The sick are shunning Britain's hospitals and nursing homes, so deaths at home from heart attacks, cancer and other illness have soared.
- by Bevan Shields
Sydney
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 and Laura Chung
Exclusive
Biodiversity
'Worrying sign': Rollback of protection puts marine park status at risk
The global conservation status of a NSW marine park is at risk after the Berejiklian government weakened its sanctuary status without consultation to allow recreational fishing, documents show.
- by Peter Hannam
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
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
Within hours of Hamzy's death outside his home, police were warning that his fatal shooting could lead to reprisals.
- by Laura Chung
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NRL GRAND FINAL
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
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
Politics
Police examine potential corruption of public officials in $33m land deal
Police say they haven't ruled anybody in or out in their investigation of a $33 million Commonwealth purchase of land near the Western Sydney airport.
- by Katina Curtis
Exclusive
Cyber security
Telstra boss to lead industry advisory body on cyber security
- by Anthony Galloway
Business
BHP shelves $3.5b expansion plan for Olympic Dam
The Olympic Dam just recorded its best performance in five years but BHP has shelved long-held expansion plans, citing the "economic challenges" of the project.
- by Nick Toscano
World
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
Trump blasts virus expert Fauci, says he's a 'disaster'
- by Jeff Mason and Steve Holland
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Stockbroker lists Rose Bay trophy home for $45 million
Veteran stockbroker Brent Potts and his wife Pauline's trophy home Villa Florida is the most expensive residence to be put to the market this year.
- by Lucy Macken
A change is as good as a holiday: How wanderlust inspires home makeovers
Just because we can’t travel to our favourite holiday destinations, doesn’t mean we can’t bring some of that vacation dazzle to our interiors – minus the jetlag.
- by Lisa Marie Corso
Life & Culture
The Oscars are going ahead, but what will they look like?
Without any of the usual benchmarks, no contender can truly be counted out until the bitter end
- by Kyle Buchanan
Dodgy knees? The best way to manage joint pain is also the least intuitive
- by Christie Aschwanden
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'I am living his dream': Why Kikau plays for his wheelchair-bound brother
Viliame Kikau's sibling Jope was on track to be an international rugby star before suffering a severe spinal infection. Like always, the Panthers star will be playing for his big brother in the NRL Grand Final.
- by Adam Pengilly
'That's a bummer': Ivan Cleary confirms early heads-up on Dally M gong
Ivan Cleary found out about the leaked Dally M results but elected not to tell his son Nathan.
- by Christian Nicolussi
NSW considers Cricket Australia proposal which could save India's $300 million tour
Cricket Australia has formally approached the NSW government for India to quarantine in Sydney, a move that could see the international men's season start in the city.
- by Andrew Wu and Jon Pierik
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
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
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
'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
Have Your Say
Cully: Wallabies can only blame themselves after letting golden opportunity slip
Pressure caused some of the Wallabies' mistakes, but Dave Rennie will demand more of his players upon their return to Australia. It wasn't good enough.
