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Trump launches rally blitz as America braces for election unrest
Businesses in some of America's biggest cities are boarding up their shopfronts in anticipation of potential damage on election day.
- by Matthew Knott
Sydney cluster grows, one new locally-transmitted case in NSW; Restrictions could lock down Britain
NSW Health said the new case from south-west Sydney attended the Flip Out Prestons Indoor Trampoline Park at the same time as a known case. The cases are linked to the new Hoxton Park cluster, which has now grown to five.
- by Hanna Mills Turbet
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Whistleblower
Public servants doing renovations accused of joining in '$20 million taxpayer rort'
The state opposition is calling for an inquiry into "extraordinary" allegations made by a whistleblower from the Long Service Corporation.
- by Carrie Fellner
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NRL off-field behaviour
Sex, drugs and a cover-up: NRL sits on explosive complaint
The NRL integrity unit has been accused of turning a blind eye to a complaint lodged more than a year ago involving a star player’s toilet tryst.
- by Kate McClymont
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Now in his 70s, Bruce Springsteen has been defining the American dream for five decades. In recent times, the working-class boy from Jersey has also been fighting for it.
- by David Leser
A small force to be reckoned with: how Baby Yoda upended Star Wars
At only 30 centimetres tall, Baby Yoda might seem small but the diminutive alien has upended the Star Wars universe with force.
- by Michael Idato
France told to brace for more 'terrible attacks' as attacker connections arrested
The last words of Simone Barreto Silva, a victim of the Nice church attack, were "tell my children I love them".
- by Bevan Shields
'It was almost unbelievable': Waiting on answers over Qatar airport scandal
Qatar's ''offensive'' response to the discovery of an abandoned baby left female passengers traumatised, and the nation's reputation in tatters.
- by Deborah Snow
Spotting a Manolo from a no-no: the case of the alleged counterfeit heels
A Sydney retailer has been ordered to hand over photos and other records of any shoes it sold bearing the Manolo Blahnik trademark.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
US ELECTION 2020
Trump Jr said COVID-19 deaths at 'almost nothing' on day 1000 in US died
The President's son questioned the seriousness of the pandemic on a record-breaking day in the US.
- by Timothy Bella
'COVID, COVID, COVID': Trump's rallies petrify Democrats in last dash
Rank-and-file Democrats remain petrified of the President's rallies across battleground states.
- by Matthew Knott
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NSW councils
'Rates will have to rise': Council mergers in crisis as losses mount
Government council merger policy in crisis with amalgamated councils losing $1 billion in three years and ratepayers facing hikes in rates and service cuts.
- by Adele Ferguson, Angus Thompson and Megan Gorrey
Now and then: what's changed since Arthur Streeton painted Sydney 130 years ago?
The largest collection of Australian impressionist Arthur Streeton's opens at the Art Gallery of NSW next weekend.
- by Helen Pitt
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Sydney, Canberra
Heavy rain is battering parts of Sydney and NSW as the Bureau of Meteorology issues a severe storm warning.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
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Government grants
Premier's office under investigation for council grants document shredding
The preliminary investigation comes as Labor and the Greens accused the government of trying to mislead a parliamentary inquiry.
- by Angus Thompson and Alexandra Smith
NSW Treasurer accuses Palaszczuk of 'making it up as she goes along'
Dominic Perrottet says the Queensland Premier's decision appears to be politically motivated.
- by Tom Rabe and Anna Patty
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- by Nick Bonyhady
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'AMP destroyed me': Former planners demand inquiry
Politicians from both sides of the aisle have condemned AMP's treatment of its planners. Now one has spoken out to demand an inquiry.
- by Charlotte Grieve
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People are taking risks on my behalf' to fight corruption, says Pope Francis
In an interview with Italian media, the Pontiff said corruption had been 'deep-rooted' for centuries and he faced "a thousand obstacles".
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The NRL integrity unit has been accused of turning a blind eye to an extraordinary complaint lodged more than a year ago involving a star player’s toilet tryst.
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From anthems to boomerangs, Rennie is all in with Wallabies
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'Wake-up call': Should Australia's cricketers take the knee?
Michael Holding is adamant Australia's men should. Josh Lalor is not so sure. Mel Jones says it's the discussion around the topic that matters most.
- by Andrew Wu
Inside the mad genius that is NSW Origin coach Brad Fittler
There's a misconception that Brad Fittler is off with the fairies. But the attention to detail of the NSW coach paints a completely different picture.
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'They deserve a dead rubber': Blues boss slams Queensland Premier
NSWRL boss Dave Trodden hit out at Queensland's decision to keep the borders closed, shutting out Sydneysiders from Origin III in Brisbane.
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Learning to walk again: How Vukovic overcame horror injury and COVID-19
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FitzSimons: Bellamy is still barking – but you can't say it doesn't work
If you were wondering what makes Craig Bellamy such an outstanding coach - the final minutes of last Sunday's grand final can give you a glimpse.
