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US Votes 2020
View full resultsBureaucrat 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
Opinion
Investing
The 'known unknowns' in markets are no longer as obvious as they seemed
The uncertain path to containing the pandemic along with a fresh surge of COVID-19 cases in Europe and the US is making Australia a more attractive place to invest.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Breaking
Coronavirus pandemic
Sydney's hidden first wave: real infection rate likely more than three times higher
More than 5000 people with COVID-19 went undetected during the first wave of cases in Sydney, a new study has revealed.
- by Kate Aubusson
Australians could be vaccinated by March, says Health Minister; Queensland on track to welcome Sydneysiders by Christmas
Queensland's Deputy Premier said Sydney and Victorian residents are on track to be let back into the state by Christmas, just hours after Gladys Berejiklian spoke of her outrage at the border situation.
- by Marissa Calligeros
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Indigenous leaders back NSW Premier's call for national anthem amendment
Gladys Berejiklian wants the first line to say "one and free" instead of "young and free".
- by Josh Dye
'It still happens': Sexism, inappropriate conduct rife in corporate Australia
Senior female board directors say there are still serious problems of abuse of power and sexual misconduct in companies but shareholders are driving change.
- by Cara Waters
Analysis
Factional Politics
From breakfast TV to the backbench: What's driving Joel Fitzgibbon?
Joel Fitzgibbon spent 18 months as the Labor caucus' most polarising figure before he quit the shadow ministry on Tuesday.
- by Rob Harris
New Zealand Bird of the Year voter fraud scandal has Kiwis in a flap
Electoral fraud on behalf of a candidate on the verge of extinction was traced back to 1500 votes from a single computer.
- by James Massola
'Nothing' will stop us: Biden calls Trump's refusal to concede an 'embarrassment'
President-elect Joe Biden says nothing is going to stop his administration moving forward.
- by Matthew Knott
US ELECTION 2020
How Trump’s refusal to concede affects Biden’s transition
The transition team for President-elect 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
Trump's new military hire raises fears of last-minute military plans overseas
Trump's decision to fire his Defence Secretary suggests he may be planning military moves overseas - and he's looking for yes men.
- by David S. Cloud
Sydney
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Crime
Police hunt gunman after shooting at Riverwood
The attack happened just after 6am on Wednesday and specialist police have been dispatched to track down the gunman.
- by Josh Dye and Laura Chung
CBD
City life
Porn stars in Monumental tussle on Oxford Street
What happens when adult film stars work from home? An Oxford Street strata body is learning the hard way.
- by Samantha Hutchinson and Stephen Brook
One arrest leads to discovery of global online paedophile network
Police uncovered what is thought to be an extensive paedophile network used to share photos and videos.
- by Fergus Hunter
Senior Jesuits charged with historical sex offences at elite Sydney Catholic school
Former Jesuit brothers at two of Australia's most prestigious Catholic schools have been charged with historical child sex offences after allegations against them emerged recently.
- by Richard Baker
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.
- by Angus Thompson
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State of Origin
'How about backing the guy?' Pearce leaps to Cleary's defence
- by Andrew Webster
Analysis
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
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
Politics
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Parliament House
'Very humiliating': Alan Tudge's staffer says he was a bully who left her in tears
A former adviser to Population Minister Alan Tudge has lodged a formal complaint that alleges he engaged in workplace bullying and intimidation that left her "anxious and afraid".
- by David Crowe
Business
Apple unveils first Macs that are designed to run like iPhones
Apple has released computers with the first Apple-designed microprocessor, called the M1, a move that will tie its Macs and iPhones closer together technologically.
- by Stephen Nellis
Live
Markets Live
ASX holds above 6400 but eases; JB Hi-Fi falls to 3-month low
- by Alex Druce and Lucy Battersby
World
Trump's new 'Save America' fund could bankroll a 2024 campaign
Before the election, Trump told advisers, sometimes joking and other times not, that he might run again in 2024 if he lost to Biden. Now he's started a fund.
- by Maggie Haberman and Shane Goldmatcher
Bolsonaro calls halt of Brazil's Chinese vaccine trial a victory
- by Eduardo Simões and Roxanne Liu
How Trump’s refusal to concede affects Biden’s transition
- by Michael S. Schmidt, Julian E. Barnes and Zolan Kanno-Youngs
Opinion
Hey Joe, once you settle in, we need to talk about China
Chris Uhlmann
Nine News Political Editor
US pandemic carnage failed to infect Trump's vote
Shaun Ratcliff
Outdated HSC has failed the test of time
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Property bydomain
This fibro beach shack is now a much-loved weekender
Uninhabited for at least a decade and listed for sale as a 'handyman special', this old coastal shack on the Fleurieu Peninsula is now the perfect getaway.
- by Brigid Blackney
This three-bedroom 'property' is for sale in inner Sydney for $1.6m
You know you're looking at Sydney real estate when a run-down shed with a price guide of $1.6 million has dozens of buyers eyeing it off.
- by Tawar Razaghi
Life & Culture
'The sector is restarting': mini arts boom on cards as funding flows
Arts organisations across the state have received $30 million in stimulus money to assist with their recovery from the pandemic lockdowns.
- by Linda Morris
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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.
