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Tears as stranded Aussies come home; Premiers hit back at Berejiklian's claims over expenses
A Qantas flight that departed Heathrow with 175 Australians on board is due to touch down in Darwin today. Meanwhile, a war of words between NSW and Queensland has intensified, with Gladys Berejiklian issuing a stern message to the northern state over hotel quarantine expenses, saying it was time it "coughed up" the millions owed to NSW for doing the heavy lifting.
- by Hanna Mills Turbet
'A major loss-maker': UTS shelves its primary teaching degree
The decision comes as a new federal university funding scheme, beginning next year, reduces fees for education degrees to address a looming teacher shortage.
- by Jordan Baker
'A pack of locusts': Sydney men charged after 1350 tubs of baby formula seized
Two western Sydney men have been charged as part of a police investigation into the theft of baby formula in the city that police say left shelves bare in targeted retail stores.
- by Mary Ward
Deposition of Ghislaine Maxwell, charged in Jeffrey Epstein case, is revealed
The British socialite had fought hard to keep secret the details of her 2016 deposition about disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, in which she said she didn't see him engage in "inappropriate underage activities".
- by Jonathan Stempel
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US votes 2020
'Black mass of US politics': Trump's rallies are his biggest campaign gamble
The Trump travelling sideshow is unshackled again and the President's rhetoric reaching its most extreme to the delight of his supporters.
- by Heath Gilmore
Opinion
Maguire inquiry
Does anybody care about political integrity any more?
Perhaps the details are too dry, and the notions of integrity too abstract to capture our collective imagination.
- by Waleed Aly
Opinion
Australia votes
Daniel Andrews is now Scott Morrison's biggest threat
If Labor needs someone to muscle up to Morrison in a few years, the Victorian Premier has shown that he's up for it.
- by David Crowe
Trump breaks agreement by releasing his own video of '60 Minutes' interview
The interview, which the US President described as "fake" and "biased," shows him being asked challenging questions.
- by Jeremy Barr and Elahe Izadi
'The year's hottest IPO': Fund managers pucker up for Adore's listing
The online retailer's strong e-commerce credentials and sticky customer base are tipped to be a hit.
- by Cara Waters
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
Remdesivir, the virus treatment given to Trump, gets formal US approval
- by Robert Langreth
US COVID-19 single-day deaths top 1200 for first time since August
The number of daily coronavirus deaths reported in the US has reached its highest level in two months, offering more evidence that the pandemic is gaining fresh momentum across the country
- by Lisa Shumaker and Maria Caspani
India quarantine given official green light by NSW government
The NSW Government has approved India quarantining and training in Sydney, only 72 hours after Cricket Australia lodged an application following pushback from Queensland.
- by Andrew Wu and Chris Barrett
Sydney
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Maguire inquiry
Premier's office has no record of Maguire disclosing side hustles
The Premier's office has confirmed that it has no documents to show Daryl Maguire disclosed his financial gains from his side businesses.
- by Alexandra Smith and Lucy Cormack
NSW to get giant new $62 million Tesla battery as renewable power surges
A battery worth $62 million is being installed in western Sydney as governments work with industry to help stabilise the grid as the share of renewables grows.
- by Mike Foley
Updated
Maguire inquiry
Latham says Maguire had keys to Premier Berejiklian's house 'for years'
In upper house question time on Thursday, the One Nation leader said Gladys Berejiklian had maintained "she's a very private person", despite giving recent interviews.
- by Alexandra Smith and Lucy Cormack
Stolen Maserati chase ends in screwdriver stand-off
Police are searching for the driver of a stolen luxury car they allege rammed a police car in Sydney's south-west.
- by Mary Ward
Driving under the stars in the tunnel: NorthConnex to open within fortnight
Drivers will pass under starscapes, trees and birds when the NorthConnex opens to drivers on October 31.
- by Lucy Cormack
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NRL GRAND FINAL
'It still rocks me to this day': Panthers star reflects on brother's tragedy
- by Christian Nicolussi
Why Panthers are enjoying, rather than enduring, grand final week
COVID-19 has ensure this is a grand final build up like no other, one likely to benefit a young and inexperienced Panthers line up.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Show some respect, Sydney: NRL, Storm want fans to celebrate, not boo, Smith
Billy Slater was booed during his last hurrah two yuears ago, and the NRL and Melbourne do not want repeat scenes when it comes to Cameron Smith.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Politics
Australia Post boss' career in balance as probe launched into $12,000 watches
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said he was "so appalled and shocked" by the revelations, uncovered during a Senate estimates hearing, that the government immediately launched an investigation into the scandal.
- by Lisa Visentin and Rob Harris
Probe into Border Force payments to arms manufacturer 'serious'
- by Charlotte Grieve and Nick McKenzie
Corruption commission chief cancelled coercive hearings in Border Force probe
- by Nick McKenzie and Charlotte Grieve
Business
Opinion
Google's founders left just as the clouds gathered over their empire
If timing is everything then Sergey Brin and Larry Page certainly chose the right moment to bow out.
- by Robin Pagnamenta
Goldman Sachs CEO faces pay hit after company pays $US3b to settle probe into 1MDB scandal
- by Sarah N. Lynch and Noor Zainab Hussain
World
Russia poses greater election threat than Iran, many US officials say
Russian plans intended to help President Donald Trump could potentially exacerbate disputes around the results, especially if the race is too close to call.
- by Julian E. Barnes, Nicole Perlroth and David E. Sanger
Republican-led Senate panel advances Barrett despite Democrats' boycott
- by Lisa Mascaro and Mary Clare Jalonick
In his comeback as Lebanon's PM, Hariri vows to halt collapse
- by Ellen Francis and Maha El Dahan
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Well-heeled buyers drawn to this safe, affordable paradise
The region is cashing in big bucks from the global health crisis with millions of dollars splashed on property by sea-changers over the past month alone.
- by Sarah Webb
The latest must-have: The rise and rise of interior personal shoppers
Now that we can’t travel, people are spending up big on decorating – and they're calling in the pros to help them find that special piece.
- by Jane Rocca
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Bruce Springsteen's Letter To You is honest, raw and spiritual
New album Letter To You is Bruce Springsteen's first with the E Street Band in six years.
- by Martin Boulton
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Show some respect, Sydney: NRL, Storm want fans to celebrate, not boo, Cam Smith
Billy Slater was booed during his last hurrah two yuears ago, and the NRL and Melbourne do not want repeat scenes when it comes to Cameron Smith.
- by Christian Nicolussi
IMMORTAL KOMBAT
NRL Grand Final
The long and short of it: Storm's attack will be the deciding factor
A Storm is coming to Sydney on Sunday night. The expected weather will play right into Melbourne's hands.
- by Andrew Johns
Why the Storm's Fab Four should have Penrith on edge
Cameron Smith might be the prime mover of the Storm machine but their left edge has emerged as a key weapon, with an unsung hero at the heart of their success.
- by Phil Lutton
India quarantine given official green light by NSW government
The NSW Government has approved India quarantining and training in Sydney, only 72 hours after Cricket Australia lodged an application following pushback from Queensland.
- by Andrew Wu and Chris Barrett
Free Super Rugby game on Kayo part of Foxtel's rights bid
Foxtel offered to show Super Rugby games on Kayo's new "freemium" arm as part of a push to win the battle for rugby's broadcast rights.
- by Sam Phillips and Zoe Samios
'It still rocks me to this day': Panthers star reflects on brother's tragedy before decider
Liam Martin and his mother Maxine helped each other overcome the death of brother and son Jarred on 10-hour round trips to Penrith.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Why Panthers are enjoying, rather than enduring, grand final week
COVID-19 has ensure this is a grand final build up like no other, one likely to benefit a young and inexperienced Panthers line up.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Have Your Say
Webster: Why the Smith I know is waiting to make the right decision on his future
Andrew Webster has been ghostwriting the Storm captain's autobiography for 18 months. This is the man he came to know.
