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US Votes 2020
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US votes 2020
Joe Biden defeats Donald Trump to become the 46th US president; Trump refuses to concede
Biden crossed 270 Electoral College votes with a win in Pennsylvania, but Trump refused to concede, threatening further legal action on ballot counting.
- by Megan Levy, Latika Bourke and Jenny Noyes
'I am honoured and humbled': Biden vows to be a president for all Americans
After an excruciating four-day count, Biden's childhood state of Pennsylvania was called for the former vice-president, who said it was time for the nation to heal.
- by Matthew Knott
American cities erupt in celebration as Biden beats Trump
People cheered loudly, car horns blared in the streets, and pots and pans clanged in New York and Washington after news broke that Joe Biden had won the presidency.
- by Ellen Connolly
Magnussen says it's overkill to strip swimmers of Olympic medals
The former world champion says he and his fellow relay team members don't deserve to have their medals stripped after Brenton Rickard's positive test.
- by Phil Lutton
Smashing the glass ceiling: Kamala Harris, a vice-president of many firsts
Kamala Harris will be the first black woman elected as Vice-President of the United States, shattering barriers that have kept men in the top jobs for two centuries.
- by Kathleen Ronayne
Legendary Australian entertainer Jeanne Little dies at age 82
The Australian entertainer's daughter, Katie, confirmed her mother had died.
Zero new Victorian COVID-19 cases or deaths as state prepares to announce further restriction easing
Victoria has recorded its ninth day with no new cases and no deaths. Premier Daniel Andrews is expected to announce a further easing of restrictions on Sunday.
- by Simone Fox Koob
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On course for defeat: Trump played golf as results were called
He tweeted from the course that he had won "by a lot", but was booed as he returned to the White House.
- by Megan Levy and Ashleigh McMillan
America's never-ending election calls time in just 16 minutes
In an industry where program hosts take much of the glory, "magic wall" data crunching became the breakout star of rolling TV election coverage.
- by Michael Idato
So Biden has won the presidency - what happens next?
The gruelling election process might be over but the hard work for the president-elect lies ahead.
- by Damien Nowicki
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Emerald City
Tim Holmes a Court to wed Lavazza importing heiress Amanda Valmorbida
Two of Australia’s wealthiest families, the Holmes a Courts and the Valmorbidas, will be united by marriage.
- by Lucy Manly
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Sunshine Coast
COVID-19 the catalyst for sea change as Sunshine Coast sees influx from Sydney
Sydneysiders and Melburnians are moving to the Queensland Sunshine Coast in droves during the COVID-19 pandemic, with families prepared to spend two weeks in quarantine and buy or rent houses sight unseen.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
US ELECTION 2020
Opinion
Dump Trumpian politics and bring out the generosity of all Australians
The US President may be a political genius at activating the 'bleak angels' of the world. But Australia needs to dump him and his politics.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Divided they feud: How Fox News is arguing over Trump
While Donald Trump's commentators at Fox rally behind the President, the reporters are challenging his claims.
- by David Brauder
Sydney
'A lot of patients lying around': Woman dead, two seriously injured after car mounts footpath
A car is alleged to have veered out of control and mounted the gutter as it drove through the centre of Wollongong.
- by Harriet Alexander
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Public transport
Four new trams promised for Sydney's crowded Inner West line
The NSW Government will purchase four new trams for Sydney's crowded Inner West light rail line, increasing peak capacity by more than 30 per cent by 2023.
- by Tom Rabe
No mingling or dancing: How COVID-19 will change your work Christmas party
Work Christmas parties will be dramatically different this year thanks to pandemic restrictions on mingling, crowd size and social distancing.
- by Andrew Taylor
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Coronavirus pandemic
Epidemiologists push for masks in Sydney, national check-in system for pubs, restaurants
Australian infectious disease experts want a national digital check-in system for restaurants and pubs before the country's internal borders reopen.
- by Melissa Cunningham
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Domestic violence
High-profile Sydneysiders create anti-domestic violence videos for men
A series of videos featuring prominent Sydney men such as chef Colin Fassnidge, Bondi Rescue star Bruce "Hoppo" Hopkins and Play School host Luke Carroll will encourage men to take a role in tackling domestic violence.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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'I secretly dated Sean Penn': singer Jewel on the men who mattered to her
The musician discusses her upbringing, the man who saved her life, and touring with her mentors.
- by Jane Rocca
Edible play dough for grown-ups: why we should all be making pasta
Excellent store-bought pasta is easily accessible, but we are still knuckling down and crafting our own at home. Why? The comfort factor.
- by Terry Durack
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Frydenberg supports suspension of Liberal Party member charged with foreign interference
Federal Liberal MPs want a party member who has been charged with preparing an act of foreign interference to be suspended from the party.
- by Anthony Galloway
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How I got a 0.6 percentage point mortgage rate cut ... and you can too
Don’t believe the banks when they say they cannot cut variable interest rates for existing customers. They can but are just making a decision not to do so.
- by Jessica Irvine
World
King of compromise? Thailand's Vajiralongkorn plays the long game in face of protests
As the royal family embarks on a mission to improve its image, critics see similarities between the latest tensions and a 44-year-old national tragedy.
- by Michael Ruffles
Opinion
Australia the outlier in Biden's brave new zero-emissions world
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Why they love Trump to death: explaining America's 48 per cent
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'It hurt so much I couldn’t talk': Vautin's warning after cancer scare
It was a surprise that Paul Vautin was not a central part of the Channel Nine commentary team for game one of State of Origin. Now we can reveal why.
- by Danny Weidler
Magnussen says it's overkill to strip swimmers of Olympic medals
The former world champion says he and his fellow relay team members don't deserve to have their medals stripped after Brenton Rickard's positive test.
- by Phil Lutton
'I was just in shock': Devastated Mansour opens up on Panthers axing
Panthers coach Ivan Cleary and football boss Matt Cameron delivered the news Penrith star Josh Mansour didn't want to hear at a restaurant with the somewhat ominous name of Abattoir Blues.
- by Danny Weidler
Chappell backs Green, Pucovski to be 'marquee players for the next generation'
Lillee and Thomson. Warne and McGrath. Smith and Warner. Can Cameron Green and Will Pucovski be Australian cricket's next dynamic duo?
- by Andrew Wu
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Cards galore as Wallabies rebound with stirring win over All Blacks
The Wallabies bounced back from a record defeat to beat the All Blacks in a controversial match marred by red and yellow cards.
- by Phil Lutton
Rennie, steady, go: First win of new Wallabies era points to brighter future
After one of the most spirited performances in recent memory, Australia would have been more than happy to strap in for a fifth crack at the All Blacks
- by Tom Decent
'Boyd is built not to let people down': Fittler opens up on his toughest Blue day
Brad Fittler and new skipper James Tedesco spoke about Friday's heartbreaking farewell for Boyd Cordner, but why they know the skipper will play on.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Have Your Say
Malcolm Knox: After a week of politics, sport's trump card is a young golfer from Melbourne
Chances are you haven't heard of Lukas Michel. But his is a story that says much about the intersection of sport and politics.
