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Bureaucrat allegedly hid Western Sydney Airport land deal price from bosses

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

Fitzgibbon 'out of step' with community on climate: Dreyfus

Mark Dreyfus, left, says his Labor colleague Joel Fitzgibbon's views on climate change are "out of touch".

Mark Dreyfus says his former shadow cabinet colleague Joel Fitzgibbon is out of touch with ALP members and voters when it comes to climate change.

  • by Rob Harris

'Don't play games': Judge issues warning in ex-Seven star's lawsuit

Former Seven Network presenter Simon Reeve.

Former Seven Network presenter Simon Reeve is suing the broadcaster for at least $500,000 in entitlements he alleges he is owed.

  • by Michaela Whitbourn

QR codes mandatory in NSW from November 23;  Queensland on track to welcome Sydneysiders by Christmas

QR codes mandatory in NSW from November 23;  Queensland on track to welcome Sydneysiders by Christmas

Thousands of NSW businesses have less than two weeks to implement digital registration systems to record customers’ contact details before authorities will start issuing fines.

  • by Craig Butt and Marissa Calligeros

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Indigenous leaders back NSW Premier's call to change one word in the national anthem

Indigenous leaders back NSW Premier's call to change one word in the national anthem

Gladys Berejiklian wants the first line to say "one and free" instead of "young and free".

  • by Josh Dye
Reserve Bank director Carol Schwartz said investors have lead the change in corporate Australia.

'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
Commuters will face an off-peak fair increase on Monday.

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
President-elect Joe Biden said Trump's refusal to acknowledge him would not help the President's legacy.

'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
Little spotted kiwi (Apteryx owenii; kiwi pukupuku) foraging, unusually, during the day at Zealandia EcoSanctuary, Wellington, New Zealand.

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
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Donald Trump and Boris Johnson, pictured last year at a NATO conference.

Trump's name spotted in Johnson's congratulations to Biden

Keen-eyed political observers noticed an unusual feature in a tweet from British PM Boris Johnson.

Joe Biden is in the box seat.

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

Sydney

Police at the scene where a man was shot at Methuen Parade, Riverwood.
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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

Porn stars in Monumental tussle on Oxford Street

The Monument complex in Surry Hills.

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

The arrest of one alleged child sex offender on the Central Coast in February led to the discovery of a further 13 suspects and 46 victims across the country as police uncovered what is believed to be an extensive online paedophile network used to share photos and videos of child abuse. Picture: Australian Federal Police

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

St Ignatius’ College in Riverview,

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

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

Cody Walker returns to the No. 6 jersey.
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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
James Tedesco will try to dig deep again on Wednesday night.

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

Alan Tudge and Rachelle Miller arrive in 2017, the year the couple had an affair.

'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

United States Marines are some of the most respected servicemen in the country.

'Slumlord': US Marines sue Lendlease over cockroach-infested homes

US Marines living in Lendlease's portfolio of military housing in North Carolina say they live in cockroach and mould infested homes while paying full rent.

  • by Sarah Danckert

World

Little spotted kiwi (Apteryx owenii; kiwi pukupuku) foraging, unusually, during the day at Zealandia EcoSanctuary, Wellington, New Zealand.

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
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Cody Walker returns to the No. 6 jersey.

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
Queensland's Harry Wilson will start for the Wallabies on Sunday.

Waratahs, Reds dominate prime-time slots as full draw revealed

The full Super Rugby AU draw has been revealed and, with rugby's two heartland states to spearhead Nine's offering.

  • by Sam Phillips
Former Blues half Mitchell Pearce says fans should back under fire NSW half Nathan Cleary. Coach Brad Fittler is showing faith in him.

'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
Australian basketball star Liz Cambage.

'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
Olyroos coach Graham Arnold is bullish about his team's chances at Tokyo 2021.

We can win a medal: How Covid has helped Arnold's Olyroos

The Olyroos coach is optimistic about the team's chances at next year's Olympics after a year of disruption and inactivity.

  • by Vince Rugari
State of Origin is set to shift back to its customary spot in the league calendar.

'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
Rugby Australia is exploring the idea of a State of Union competition, similar to State of Origin in league.

'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

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