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US Votes 2020
View full resultsAlbanese facing leadership unrest after 'almighty row' during meeting
Deep divisions within Labor over climate policy have triggered fresh unrest about Anthony Albanese’s leadership.
- by Rob Harris
One arrest leads to discovery of global online paedophile network
During the operation, police uncovered what is believed to be an extensive online paedophile network used to share photos and videos of child abuse.
- by Fergus Hunter
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Government grants
Premier's office to face second probe over shredded documents
The State Archives and Records Authority says it will assess the destruction of documents, while the Information Commissioner has also launched an inquiry.
- by Alexandra Smith and Tom Rabe
De Belin says alleged victim was joking about his fame, jury hears
The NRL star told a friend the woman he is accused of raping was joking about his fame following the alleged incident.
- by Angus Thompson
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Senior Jesuits charged with historical sex offences at elite Sydney Catholic school
Theo Overberg and Laurence Leonard have each been charged with indecently assaulting three boys during the 1970s.
- by Richard Baker
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City life
Porn stars in Monumental tussle on Oxford Street
What happens when adult film stars work from home? An Oxford St strata body is learning the hard way.
- by Samantha Hutchinson and Stephen Brook
How Trump’s refusal to concede affects Biden’s transition
The transition team for Joe Biden is considering legal action to be able to get on with the job.
- by Michael S. Schmidt, Julian E. Barnes and Zolan Kanno-Youngs
Opinion
Coronavirus pandemic
Markets jumping the gun on COVID vaccine euphoria
The financial markets' excitement about a vaccine is understandable but it's too early to cheer so loudly.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
NSW proposes new laws to recognise pregnancies lost as result of crime
The proposal has angered some Coalition MPs because it does not create a separate criminal offence.
- by Michaela Whitbourn and Lucy Cormack
US ELECTION 2020
US braces for turbulent handover as Trump fires defence secretary
Mark Esper's firing comes as a key federal government agency refused to sign the paperwork permitting Joe Biden’s transition team to formally begin their work.
- by Matthew Knott
Fox News cuts away from Trump team making unproven voter 'fraud' claims
Donald Trump has lost the election but has so far refused to concede to the winner Joe Biden, defying US conventions.
Sydney
Tutors could become a fixture of NSW schools to close education gap
The $337 million scheme will equate to an average of $130,000 and 1700 tutoring hours per school.
- by Jordan Baker
Police return to the crime scene of underworld figure shooting
Officers have renewed their appeal to the public for any information in relation to the shooting.
- by Sarah Keoghan
'Perverse signals': NSW clean power push clouds grid planning, prices
Experts warn the NSW government's plan to underwrite the cost of new renewable energy projects could erode national efforts to improve the electrical grid and leave consumers bearing the risk of project price blowouts.
- by Mike Foley and Nick Toscano
'He grabbed me like this': Girl shows court how Kyle Daniels allegedly touched her
A seven-year-old girl has stood up and pulled at the crotch of her pants to demonstrate how she says her swim coach touched her during lessons in 2019.
- by Jenny Noyes
Former cosmetic surgeon who traded Botox for sex barred from comeback
Fabian Baez had been banned from being registered as a medical practitioner for five years after he engaged in sexual misconduct involving three female patients.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
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State of Origin
'How about backing the guy?' Pearce leaps to Cleary's defence
- by Andrew Webster
Cooked Chooks: Brad Fittler's big challenge is lifting weary Roosters stars
The Sydney Roosters have played a huge role in NSW's recent success, but has their long and tough pursuit of a third NRL title now been felt by the Blues?
- by Christian Nicolussi
'He's an inspiration': Freddy picks Cordner in all-time Origin team
Blues coach Brad Fittler selected three current players in his greatest NSW team of the last 40 years. Boyd Cordner was a no-brainer.
- by Michael Chammas
Politics
Bureaucrat allegedly hid Western Sydney Airport land deal price from bosses
The public servant stood aside over a $33 million land purchase in Western Sydney is being investigated for hiding details including the price from superiors.
- by Katina Curtis
Fears of fresh fiscal cliff when JobSeeker supplement ends in March
- by Shane Wright and David Crowe
Analysis
Workplace culture
Does 'bonk ban' give public the right to know what politicians do in private?
- by Jacqueline Maley
Business
Fly in, fly out: Sydney Airport movement cap, airline slots up for review
A cap on how many aircraft can fly in and out of Sydney Airport could be adjusted and its tightly held departure slots could be freed up to encourage competition under a government review of Australia's busiest airport.
- by Patrick Hatch
World
Report into disgraced ex-cardinal shows failings by popes, top clerics
The Vatican report says disgraced ex-US cardinal Theodore McCarrick was allowed to rise through the Catholic ranks despite repeated allegations of sexual misconduct.
- by Philip Pullella
Analysis
China relations
What's in it for them? China and Russia stay silent on US election
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Indonesia banking on Australia's $1b loan to tackle COVID-19
- by James Massola and Karuni Rompies
'Start of an era': Armenia signs deal with Azerbaijan, Russia to end conflict
- by Nvard Hovhannisyan and Nailia Bagirova
Opinion
Hey Joe, once you settle in, we need to talk about China
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US pandemic carnage failed to infect Trump's vote
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Outdated HSC has failed the test of time
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The hotspots where the ultra-wealthy have been snapping up homes
Five Australian cities made a global ranking of the fastest-rising luxury housing markets, but there's one that stood out in the pandemic.
- by Elizabeth Redman
From the worst housing market to one of the best: Why prices skyrocketed
This sunny city is virus-free and the economy is bouncing back – and the median house price is just $540,000.
- by Jemimah Clegg
Life & Culture
The tragedy that changed everything for artist Julia Gutman
Human relationships are now the focus of her art practice.
- by Chloe Wolifson
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Analysis
State of Origin
Only fools rush in to write off Maroons
The Eighth Immortal was left red faced after game one in Adelaide but still believes NSW can win Origin II — if halfback Nathan Cleary rediscovers his touch.
- by Andrew Johns
'We welcome the competition': NRL unfazed after oldest rival becomes new stablemate
Rugby league and rugby union have been rivals for over a century in Australia ... but suddenly they've become stablemates.
- by Chris Barrett
'How about backing the guy?' Pearce leaps to Cleary's defence
For years, Mitchell Pearce was the definitive punching bag for NSW supporters. Now, Nathan Cleary is starting to cop similar blows as the Blues fight for survival in game two.
- by Andrew Webster
'More than likely': Origin set to move back to mid-season timeslot
On Thursday morning, all eyes will be on the TV ratings for Origin II. Unless there is a huge uplift in viewership, this will be the last year-ending series.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Kohli's early exit sets scene for 'fiery' first Test
The man who presided over Australia's last success over India, Darren Lehmann is expecting a turbo-charged first Test that will take on extra importance given Virat Kohli's personal situation.
- by Andrew Wu
'I see a lot of Mal in Freddy': Maroons pay Fittler ultimate compliment
Queenslanders are likening Brad Fittler to Mal Meninga for the way he has ignored the critics and stuck solid with Nathan Cleary and a core group of Blues.
- by Christian Nicolussi
'I swore I wouldn't be back': Cambage's surprise return a chance to talk Olympics, race and fertility
On the eve of a new WNBL season, Liz Cambage reflects on keeping her Tokyo dream alive, why political statements matter and, on a personal front, how she is considering freezing her eggs to preserve her fertility.
- by Roy Ward
Have Your Say
Chris Barrett: Rugby's 'fantasy' TV deal puts the wind back in game's sails
The sport's relationship with Foxtel ended in a very rugby way - at a harbourside sailing club. But rugby's new alliance with Nine is otherwise uncharted waters.
