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More university jobs axed; NSW to announce relaxed rules for churches
Swinburne University will cut 125 to 150 jobs in the next few months. Meanwhile the NSW government hopes to announce relaxed rules for places of worship soon after the founder of the Hillsong questioned the rules.
- by Rachael Dexter and Simone Fox Koob
Man arrested after woman found dead in southern Sydney driveway
Lynda Greenwood, 39, had been in an on-and-off again relationship for about two years with the man.
- by Mary Ward and Laura Chung
NBN boss paid $3 million despite 'cost blowouts, fake targets'
The NBN boss is now the nation's highest paid taxpayer-funded executive, outstripping Australia Post chief Christine Holgate.
- by Rob Harris and Jennifer Duke
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Casinos
Coonan admits Crown facilitated money laundering at casino
Crown Resorts chair Helen Coonan blamed "ineptitude" rather than the company "turning a blind eye" to criminals banking their dirty cash.
- by Patrick Hatch
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Builder of cracked Opal Tower prevails against insurers over giant damage bill
The decision smooths the path for Icon to seek compensation from two insurers who had refused to help cover a bill to fix the damage.
- by Megan Gorrey
'Challenging but fair': HSC students avoid curve-balls during English exam
Many students were bracing for a challenge, after curve-ball essay questions in last year's English exam.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
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
'I forget how to date': Is romance ready to make a comeback?
When you haven’t been on a face-to-face date in months, knowing how, and when, to date is tricky.
- by Sophie Aubrey
Opinion
Maguire inquiry
Hardly a dry eye in Sydney after Premier's post-ICAC media blitz
Berejiklian's media campaign included chats with a shock jock and a radio duo interested in lesbian dalliances.
- by Michael Evans
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
More COVID cases in NSW, churches next to secure restriction eases
- by Kate Aubusson and Mary Ward
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
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
Sydney
'In their faces': Police descend on south-west Sydney to avert gang war
Specialist units have blanketed south-west Sydney after the killing of underworld figure Mejid Hamzy, fearing reprisals by his family and associates.
- by Fergus Hunter and Laura Chung
Investigator's purse strings controlled by those who could be investigated: ICAC report
The Shooters, Fishers and Farmers will introduce the bill to the upper house, with the backing of Labor, to give ICAC funding independence and transparency.
- by Alexandra Smith
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Planning
'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
The most common condition afflicting aged care residents
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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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
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NRL GRAND FINAL
Naden to start in centres for Penrith in grand final
- by Christian Nicolussi
'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
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
Politics
All MPs are potential targets for foreign spies, ASIO boss warns
A foreign national based in Australia was working with spies overseas to penetrate senior levels of the government, ASIO revealed.
- by Anthony Galloway
Business
Cochlear boss warns of second wave risks to elective surgery return
The hearing implant maker says the strategy stays the same in tough conditions - but warns of potential disruption from second waves.
- by Emma Koehn
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Markets Live
As it happened: ASX drops 0.7% as banks and materials drag
- by Lucy Battersby and Emma Koehn
World
Food and warm clothes for Chinese soldier captured in disputed border
It's the first time a soldier had been reported captured since hostilities exploded between India and China in the Himalayas in June.
- by Jeffrey Gettleman
'Deeply concerned': Thai authorities seek to censor coverage of student protests
- by Grant Peck and Chris Blake
Trump campaign unhappy with debate's 'last-minute rule change'
- by Trevor Hunnicutt and Steve Holland
Opinion
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Harry Triguboff plans to demolish Vaucluse trophy home
One of the largest privately held land holdings on the Vaucluse waterfront is set to be carved up and the trophy home on it demolished by the billionaire.
- by Lucy Macken
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
Life & Culture
New Yorker suspends star writer for exposing himself during zoom call
Jeffrey Toobin, whose coverage of OJ Simpson’s murder trial became a best selling book and later a critically hailed mini-series, thought his actions were off-camera.
- by Johnny Diaz and Azi Paybarah
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- by Christie Aschwanden
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Sport
Dally M debacle could force change to future votes as Raiders lash out at Wighton 'disrespect'
Jack Wighton's Dally M Medal was overshadowed by Nathan Cleary's loss and the leaked announcement - and Canberra are not happy.
- by Michael Chammas and Christian Nicolussi
'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
Sixth sense: Injury gamble proves right call for grand final regular Finucane
The Storm lock took an educated punt on his calf injury to help Melbourne beat Canberra at the weekend. Now he's preparing for a sixth grand final in nine years.
- by Phil Lutton
Arnold facing decision on walking away from Socceroos
Socceroo boss Graham Arnold has received offers from two suitors, his agent has confirmed. One is believed to be a Seoul-based K-League club.
- by Michael Lynch
Naden to start in centres for Penrith in grand final
Naden's place in the starting team was under scrutiny after Tyrone May's commendable job in the preliminary final victory against Souths.
- by 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
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Australian cricket
NSW considers Cricket Australia proposal that could save $300m India tour
CA has formally approached the state government for India to quarantine in Sydney, a move that could see the international men's season start in the city.
- by Andrew Wu, Jon Pierik and Matt Dennien
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.
