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Trump plans rallies to build support for legal fight; Morrison praises 'old friend' Biden and Harris
One day after Biden clinched enough states to win the presidency, Donald Trump gave no sign of conceding on Sunday local time. Many of his Republican allies in Congress likewise did not acknowledge Biden's victory.
- by Megan Gorrey and Latika Bourke
'Extreme and unrelenting': ABC Four Corners team claim pressure to stop federal MPs investigation
The Four Corners episode set to air on Monday night has been billed as lifting the lid on poor behaviour inside "the Canberra bubble".
- by Lisa Visentin
Jack de Belin and Callan Sinclair rape trial hears of 'another man' in apartment
The woman has denied seeing another man in the apartment at the time she alleges she was sexually assaulted by the pair.
- by Angus Thompson
Craig McLachlan's lawyer hits out at alleged assault victim's testimony
The actor's lawyer claims two women conspired in an act of collusion against his client before indecent assault charges were laid against him.
- by Erin Pearson
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Liberal seats become more marginal, Labor electorate axed in border changes
Minister Stuart Ayres could face a battle to hold his marginal Sydney seat, while the Labor electorate of Lakemba is to be abolished.
- by Alexandra Smith
Opinion
US votes 2020
Read 'em and Veep: History has Harris in its sights
The Vice-President-elect will attract much greater scrutiny than any of her predecessors, and not just because of her gender or ethnicity.
- by Anne Summers
Gap in cases between NSW and Victoria keeps widening
There were no new COVID-19 cases in Victoria on Monday and no new locally acquired cases in NSW.
- by Craig Butt and Ashleigh McMillan
Purple patch for Kirribilli as council capitalises on jacaranda crowds
North Sydney mayor Jilly Gibson says she has no time for complaints this year over the tourist influx.
- by Sarah Keoghan
Crown may have broken criminal laws over dirty money, inquiry told
The Crown inquiry has raised the prospect of the casino giant facing criminal charges for dealing with the proceeds of crime after it allowed dirty cash to be laundered through its bank accounts.
- by Patrick Hatch
US ELECTION 2020
Analysis
Trump's lost war: From a gold escalator to Four Seasons Total Landscaping
- by Dan Zak and Karen Heller
See you in court: the lawyers waiting for Trump
Donald Trump faces a blizzard of lawsuits and even the potential threat of jail when he leaves office next year, as he will lose the legal protections afforded to a sitting president.
- by David Millward
Kamala Harris' suit gave a nod to history at the same time she made it
What the Vice-President-elect wears is only a small part of her story. But on the night Joe Biden claimed victory, it mattered.
- by Vanessa Friedman
Sydney
Sixty years on, opera singer pays tribute to Paul Robeson
A recreation of the first ever performance at the Sydney Opera House took place on Monday.
- by Helen Pitt
COVID-19 to reshape Sydney in 'biggest way' since Spanish flu as population stalls
After years of stellar growth, the city's population is forecast to rise by just 500 people next year.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
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Prominent Sydney lawyer warns Labor against suspending senior minister
Sydney lawyer Bret Walker has warned the opposition to suspend senior minister Don Harwin over the council grants controversy is 'most problematic'.
- by Tom Rabe
NSW's ambitious plan to become renewable superpower
The NSW government will drive the transition to renewable energy by attracting $32 billion of private investment in infrastructure.
- by Alexandra Smith
Man sleeping in car leads police to major drug bust
Police allege they found 1.5 kilograms of cocaine, weapons and more than $40,000 in cash after raiding the man's Waterloo home.
- by Josh Dye and Fergus Hunter
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Australia on track for second consecutive day without local case
Meanwhile NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian says access to the CBD will be restricted for Sydney's New Year's Eve fireworks display.
- by Josh Dye
Alice McCall appoints administrator as label falls victim to COVID-19
The Australian brand will shut eight of its 12 stores and lay off staff as China expansion fails to fend off financial collapse.
- by Melissa Singer
Politics
Labor questions why minister appeared with foreign interference suspect
Kristina Keneally has asked why Alan Tudge was not advised against an appearance with a Liberal Party member under investigation by national security agencies.
- by Anthony Galloway
Business
Nine, Rugby Australia confirm groundbreaking $100m broadcast deal
Super Rugby will be on free-to-air television for the first time in its 25 year history.
- by Sam Phillips
Opinion
Interest rates
Reserve Bank struggles to stay relevant in a post-inflation world
- by Ross Gittins
World
Opinion
US votes 2020
Admit it, we underestimated Joe Biden
In a single moment, Biden refuted slurs about his mental acuity while recasting the terms of politics from Trumpian combat to compassion.
- by Chris Zappone
Explainer
US votes 2020
Why is Trump refusing to concede and does he have any legal options left?
- by Sherryn Groch
Calls to isolate some UK COVID-19 patients over fears of 'mink virus'
- by Bill Gardner and Laura Donnelly
Putin is quiet on Biden victory, hinting at tense years ahead
- by Anton Troianovski and Andrew E. Kramer
Opinion
Sigh of relief from around the world, but Trump still poses a threat to democracy
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Trump's greatest trick? Monopolising our attention
Sean Kelly
Columnist and former adviser to Labor prime ministers Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard.
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'It's extraordinary': What's behind Hobart's unbreakable property market
It’s been hit by a global pandemic, closed borders and a recession, but nothing, it seems, can keep Australia’s most popular housing market down.
- by Sue Williams
Knockdown in Sydney's inner west fetches $1.8m above reserve
The seven-bedroom home was snapped up for $5.8 million with the new owners planning to tear it down and rebuild.
- by Melissa Heagney
Life & Culture
'I was absolutely shocked': Jenny Hocking on the Palace letters and taking on the Queen
Over lunch, the historian discusses the High Court fight for the Palace letters, the Queen's role in Gough Whitlam's dismissal and how he would have reacted.
- by Michael Ruffles
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'We are thrilled': Sam Worthington a major coup for Sydney Theatre Company
- by Nathanael Cooper
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Blue wave: Six reasons NSW will square series
State of Origin matches rarely fail to depart from the script. But in Sydney on Wednesday night, Brad Fittler's side are specials to see off Wayne Bennett's Maroons. Here's why:
- by Roy Masters
Nine, Rugby Australia confirm groundbreaking $100m broadcast deal
Super Rugby will be on live on free-to-air television for the first time with a landmark partnership officially confirmed by Nine and Rugby Australia.
- by Sam Phillips
'He doesn't deserve it': Sprenger more worried about Rickard than losing medal
The former world champion has backed his fellow breaststroker from Australia's medley relay team in London as Brenton Rickard's doping hearing begins.
- by Chris Barrett
Blues changes show hunger, not panic, says wary Cherry-Evans
Maroons captain Daly Cherry-Evans says Queensland must improve by lengths if they are to win again and is on high alert for new Blues playmaker Cody Walker.
- by Phil Lutton
Nine’s capture of rugby rights set to spearhead Stan Sport
Nine has announced its first foray into sports streaming after being offered the rights to rugby matches from Bledisloe Tests down to the Shute Shield and Hospital Cup.
- by Zoe Samios and Sam Phillips
Why Cordner could sit out all of next season
There are grave concerns over the health and welfare of the 28-year-old as family and friends plead with him to take time out of the game.
- by Michael Chammas
The sad truth behind James Roberts' 'release' from South Sydney
There are fears the 27-year-old may have played his last game in the NRL following the news he was abandoning a $500,000 deal with the Rabbitohs.
- by Michael Chammas
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Paul Cully's Tight Five: How two players won the Test for the Wallabies
The biggest moments in the victory over the All Blacks featured the same two players: Reece Hodge and Matt Philip.
