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Daniel Andrews announces reopening of Victoria; one local case in NSW
NSW Health confirmed the new locally-acquired case is a household contact of a positive test linked with the Oran Park cluster.
- by Craig Butt and Hanna Mills Turbet
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ABC
Most Australians love the ABC and only tolerate politicians
The inner city left-wing elites, in their various iterations, are having an extended post-Brexit, Trumpian and Morrisonian moment that has segued from Manhattan to Carlton, from Dalston to Darlinghurst.
- by Jacqueline Maley
Australian academic has been moved from Iranian prison, according to reports
The Human Rights Activists News Agency in Iran said over the weekend that Kylie Moore-Gilbert had been transferred from Qarchak prison to an unknown location.
- by Anthony Galloway
Man in court accused of smashing chandeliers, causing $100k damage to mosque in Sydney's west
The man allegedly used a fire hydrant and a vacuum cleaner to smash the items, but, because it was between prayer times, there was only 15-20 people in the building.
- by Laura Chung
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US votes 2020
Seven reasons next week's US election will not be a repeat of 2016
Yes, Donald Trump is running again, but this year's election is different in some important ways.
- by Matthew Knott
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Mergers & acquisitions
Price of a Coke: Australian investors got a great deal
The Coca-Cola mothership in Atlanta decides who owns what in its global empire, so the only surprising aspect to this deal is that it's taken so long to agree on a price.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Opinion
State of Origin
'We'll look after him': Fittler vows to help Cleary
The young Panthers halfback blamed himself for his side's grand final loss. He has eight days to regain his confidence for Origin I.
- by Andrew Webster
Clive Palmer's evidence dishonest in Twisted Sister copyright case, court told
The barrister for Universal Music, which holds the copyright in the song, accused the former federal MP of "toying with the court" and giving untruthful evidence.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
Coronavirus could force delay in Australia's $45b warship program
The company building the frigate program has warned there could be delays, but the government is yet to decide on any changes to the schedule.
- by Anthony Galloway
NRL GRAND FINAL
To the letter: Inside the emotional tributes that inspired the Storm
Clive Churchill medallist Ryan Papenhuyzen asked an NRL legend to pen a few words for him before the grand final with players breaking down reading the tributes.
- by Adam Pengilly
The price of success: How much it cost the NRL to keep the Storm alive
The NRL invested a whopping $4 million to relocate the Melbourne Storm and their families after Victoria went into lockdown.
- by Michael Chammas
Sydney
Power restored to thousands after 100mm of rain falls in northern Sydney
Several roads in northern Sydney are closed on Monday morning due to rain, which is set to ease in the evening.
- by Mary Ward and Matt Bungard
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Ipsos poll
Barilaro's approval rating dips below 20 per cent
NSW Nationals leader John Barilaro has an approval rating of just 18 per cent.
- by Alexandra Smith
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Childcare
Sydney childcare services among the most expensive in the nation
Childcare centres in inner suburbs of Sydney are the most expensive in the nation, analysis of fees data shows.
- by Katina Curtis
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City life
Tina Arena's less than perfect attendance
The singer has been lobbying for the arts, but her presence at the Arts Council has been less than stellar.
- by Samantha Hutchinson and Stephen Brook
Analysis
Ipsos poll
Halo slips but Berejiklian had goodwill up her sleeve
The Premier is clearly still extremely popular. But her year will not end on a high.
- by Alexandra Smith
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CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
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Melbourne family hits out at health department, saying it was cleared before seeding a cluster
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey
Box Hill Hospital nurse sparked northern suburbs outbreak
Nurse infected with coronavirus at Box Hill Hospital transmitted COVID-19 to members of her household in the Melbourne's north, sparking cluster that stalled city's reopening.
- by Melissa Cunningham
More than 1000 negative tests from Melbourne's major outbreak area
Zero positive cases of COVID-19 were found in the 1135 tests from Melbourne's northern suburbs cluster analysed on Sunday.
- by Ashleigh McMillan
Politics
'She saved us': Post office owners back Christine Holgate
Post office owners are mailing $5 notes to the prime minister with letters of support for Australia Post boss Christine Holgate, who is trying to save her career.
- by Katina Curtis
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Climate policy
Multinationals, farmers take emissions targets into their own hands
- by Mike Foley
Business
Opinion
Governance
It's true: 'dud' directors keep filling up boardrooms
Turnover of board members at poorly performing companies is nearly the same as outstanding groups, a report has found.
- by Sarah Danckert
World
Explainer
US votes 2020
What are Trump and Biden's policies?
One presidential candidate wants to Keep America Great; the other wants to Build Back Better. But what are the candidates' key policies?
- by Farrah Tomazin
Analysis
US votes 2020
The telling truth behind a trio of Donald Trump's false COVID claims
- by Farrah Tomazin
Irish drugs baron rearrested over murder of journalist Veronica Guerin
- by Jack Hardy and Gerard Couzens
Opinion
Sexual assault law change is not the gag order critics claim
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Australia will benefit if American craziness subsides
Michael Fullilove
The pursuit of wealth now eclipses our 'fair go' mythology
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Property bydomain
Take me to church: The properties awaiting a divine conversion
Churches across Australia are hitting the property market in a bid to be resurrected as prime family homes.
- by Kate Burke
Fixer-upper with original 1930s kitchen sells for $1.4m
A Sydney eastern suburbs home, described as a “touch like a museum”, sold under the hammer on Saturday for $1.4 million, despite needing a lot of work.
- by Melissa Heagney
Life & Culture
Why a film about a comic frog is perfect for this political moment
A documentary about Pepe the Frog is one of the most politically relevant films of the year.
- by Michael Cavna
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State of Origin
'We'll look after him': Fittler vows to help Cleary off the canvas for Origin
The young Panthers halfback blamed himself for his side's grand final loss. He has eight days to regain his confidence for Origin I.
- by Andrew Webster
To the letter: Inside the emotional tributes that inspired the Storm
Clive Churchill medallist Ryan Papenhuyzen asked an NRL legend to pen a few words for him before the grand final with players breaking down reading the tributes.
- by Adam Pengilly
Panthers-Storm grand final ratings up, Gould rejects 'bias' allegations
The NRL experienced a spike in numbers for the grand final with a national audience of 2.97 million tuning in for the decider between the Storm and Panthers.
- by Michael Chammas
Arnold to stay with Socceroos despite overseas interest
The national team coach will remain with FFA next year and could return to the training field with the Olyroos for two friendlies in November.
- by Dominic Bossi
Analysis
Bledisloe Cup
Change in the air: The five Wallabies who could turn things around in Sydney
Rennie said selection could fix the Wallabies' defensive issues. Here are five names that should be discussed.
- by Paul Cully
'No one hates Queensland more': Selection surprises in Johns' greatest ever NSW team
Ahead of the 40-year anniversary of State of Origin, the eighth Immortal and one of the Blues' greatest players has selected his best 17 and coach.
- by Michael Chammas
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Women's Premiership
Brigginshaw slams Roosters over 'dirty' post ahead of NRLW grand final
The Brisbane captain said her squad went into the grand final "fired up" over the Instagram post, which was uploaded to one of the player's private pages.
- by Sarah Keoghan
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Andrew Webster: Wham, bam, thank you, Cam - Smith seals place in history
If ever Cameron Smith needed a sign that it was time to draw a line under the most remarkable of careers, this was it.
