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NSW government dealt embarrassing blow as leader kicked out of upper house
A motion to hold the leader of the government in contempt last occurred on November 27, 1998 when the then-Labor treasurer Michael Egan was suspended from the chamber.
- by Alexandra Smith
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Maguire inquiry
ICAC appoints new commissioner amid fears of Berejiklian funding conflict
Retired judge Ruth McColl was appointed assistant commissioner to preside over the inquiry because the Premier signs off on funding for the Independent Commission Against Corruption.
- by Alexandra Smith
Former NAB employee charged with attempted $21 million fraud
A member of the syndicate 'preyed on international students', police allege, setting up accounts in their names to be used for money laundering.
- by Mary Ward
NSW flags opening churches, Victorian case average falling as death toll stands at 905
The NSW government says churches could be the next to open while Victorians are closely watching the daily case numbers after Premier Daniel Andrews flagged the possibility of bringing forward further changes to restrictions.
- by Hanna Mills Turbet
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Police given 'information' about claims of Vatican wire transfer during Pell trial
The financial crimes watchdog has handed information to police over claims money was transferred from the Vatican to Australia to help influence the trial of Cardinal George Pell.
- by Bevan Shields
Danish submarine killer caught after daring prison escape
Peter Madsen was jailed for life after he was convicted of killing a journalist aboard his homemade submarine.
- by Martin Selsoe Sorensen, Megan Specia, Thomas Erdbrink and Christina Anderson
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Tragedy
Man charged with murder after woman found dead in Sydney driveway
Bunches of flowers lay outside the home of Lynda Greenwood, whose body was found on a driveway in Sydney's south.
- by Mary Ward and Laura Chung
Britain to infect healthy volunteers with coronavirus in vaccine challenge trials
British scientists say they will launch the world's first human challenge trials to speed up the search for a vaccine.
- by William Booth and Carolyn Y. Johnson
US Justice Department files lawsuit against Google, says break-up may be needed
The lawsuit, the biggest antitrust case in a generation, claims that Google acted unlawfully to maintain its position.
- by Diane Bartz and David Shepardson
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
Sutton told lawyers they didn't need to hand security guard emails to inquiry
- by Richard Baker, Tammy Mills and Michael Fowler
Pandemic causes 285,000 more deaths in US than in typical year
The CDC also found, surprisingly, that it has struck 25- to 44-year-olds very hard, driving up their "excess death" rate by 26.5 per cent over previous years.
- by Lenny Bernstein
More COVID cases in NSW, churches next to secure restriction eases
NSW recorded two new locally acquired cases and three cases in hotel quarantine in the 24 hours to 8pm on Monday.
- by Kate Aubusson and Mary Ward
Sydney
Accused thought best friend was a demon when he beat him to death, court told
Mathew Flame is accused of murdering Liam Anderson, the son of Rose Tattoo frontman Gary "Angry" Anderson.
- by Georgina Mitchell
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Domestic violence
'Why don't they leave?': Reforms to protect domestic violence victims
Victims could give evidence by video link and jurors will be told why victims delay reporting under the changes in NSW.
- by Lucy Cormack
'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.
- by Fergus Hunter and Laura Chung
'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
Art Gallery of NSW unveils plans for rejuvenation project
Visitors will be able to experience the original architectural elements of the building unseen for decades.
- by Linda Morris
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'I want to be like that guy': Luai reveals man-crush on Munster
- by Adrian Proszenko
'We know the expectations': Grand final referee ready for pressure
Gerard Sutton is well aware of the 'human toll' that comes with officiating the decider, having witnessed Ben Cummins flee the country to escape the abuse that followed the 2019 decider.
- by Sarah Keoghan
Soap opera: Panthers train for a rainy day after naming Naden to start
A day after Melbourne turned on the sprinklers in preparation for Sunday's decider, the Panthers resorted to soap-covered balls as 1500 fans watched on.
- by Christian Nicolussi
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Conflict concern: Minister's former employer handled review into his office
A federal inquiry into the office of Assistant Minister Michael Sukkar was outsourced to the law firm he used to work for, sparking questions over a conflict of interest in its findings.
- by David Crowe
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Operation Atlantis
Westpac's ties to Puerto Rico bank Euro Pacific spark calls for financial crime reform
Correspondent bank relationships enable Australians to send money overseas. But are major banks, like Westpac, doing everything they can to stop criminal activity?
- by Charlotte Grieve and Nick McKenzie
ASX set for gains as Wall Street jumps on stimulus deal optimism
- by Medha Singh and Shivani Kumaresan
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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
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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 want to be like that guy': Luai reveals man-crush on Munster
Jarome Laui remembers watching Cameron Munster bursting onto the scene and deciding the Storm star was the sort of player he wanted to become.
- by Adrian Proszenko
To'omua set to be sidelined for rest of Wallabies season
The star Wallabies playmaker is set to be ruled out for the remainder of the season after suffering a groin injury in Sunday's loss to the All Blacks.
- by Sam Phillips
'We know the expectations': Grand final referee ready for pressure
Gerard Sutton is well aware of the 'human toll' that comes with officiating the decider, having witnessed Ben Cummins flee the country to escape the abuse that followed the 2019 decider.
- by Sarah Keoghan
'It's keeping people engaged': Super Shot lauded as grand final grabs peak audience of 450,000
Viewer numbers released by Netball Australia show fans spent an average of 16.2 per cent more time watching matches in 2020 compared to last year.
- by Sarah Keoghan
Soap opera: Panthers train for a rainy day after naming Naden to start
A day after Melbourne turned on the sprinklers in preparation for Sunday's decider, the Panthers resorted to soap-covered balls as 1500 fans watched on.
- by Christian Nicolussi
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Socceroos
Seoul searching: Arnold faces big decision on Socceroos future
The Australia coach has received offers from two clubs, his agent has confirmed. One is believed to be FC Seoul in the K-League.
- by Michael Lynch
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.
