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Australia and Japan to ramp up joint military exercises after landmark deal
The two nations will now look to increase their military co-operation over the coming years in a number of key geo-strategic waterways, including in the South and East China seas.
- by Anthony Galloway and Eryk Bagshaw
Other states under pressure to follow NSW's lead on stamp duty reform
NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet on Tuesday called for states to work together to phase out stamp duty on residential properties following the release of the state budget.
- by Jennifer Duke, Shane Wright and Matt Wade
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Factional politics
Top Albanese staffer resigns after 'malicious, false' attack
Federal Labor leader's deputy chief of staff Sabina Husic has resigned after an anonymous "defamatory attack" online.
- by Angus Livingston
Analysis
NSW budget
Marble bathrooms but poor outcomes: Stamp duty has warped our view of property
NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet's plan to ultimately replace stamp duty with a property tax is recognition that the state's tax mix is leading to poor economic and social outcomes.
- by Shane Wright
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Original 60 Minutes crew reunite to farewell television great Gerald Stone
There were lights, cameras and an all-star cast to remember the man who steered the groundbreaking current affairs show from a "flop" to essential viewing every Sunday night.
- by Tim Barlass
Sydney Festival show pushed back over Sheridan's casting in transgender lead role
Producers of Hedwig and the Angry Inch criticised for casting Australian actor as musical's title character.
- by Megan Gorrey
Border closures after SA outbreak shows federation 'falling apart', says business
The federal government says there is no need for any state to close its borders to South Australia.
- by Chip Le Grand and Lydia Lynch
Analysis
Culture wars
Dumped by sponsors, Evans is down, but far from out
Like Trump, Evans being dumped by the "mainstream" may allow him to emerge in a different form.
- by Karl Quinn and Broede Carmody
Celeste allegedly killed by former co-worker believed to be 'obsessed' with her
Celeste Manno, 23, had gone to police about her alleged killer - an ex-colleague her family says she barely knew.
- by Simone Fox Koob
NSW BUDGET
'Much weaker outlook' for coal slashed expected NSW mining royalties
Treasury predicted six months ago mining royalties would be $1.869 billion for the 2020-21 year, but the "much weaker outlook for coal" since then had prompted it to cut the forecast to $1.4 billion.
- by Peter Hannam and Mike Foley
Analysis
Welcome to the era of tough government which will make or break Coalition
The state government's fortunes have changed and they now face an uphill battle for the foreseeable future.
- by Alexandra Smith
Sydney
Parramatta light rail extension starved of funding, all but confirming it won't be built
The absence of funding in the state budget for the second stage of the light rail line is the clearest indication that the government will not build it.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
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De Belin trial
Police gave legally privileged material from de Belin's phone to prosecutors
A detective investigating rape claims against St George Illawarra star Jack de Belin has admitted to delivering legally privileged material from the footballer's phone to prosecutors.
- by Angus Thompson
$30 billion to fight COVID-19 over next five years
The NSW government has committed $30 billion to a COVID health and economic package, with treasury forecasters working on an assumption that a vaccine will be available by mid-next year.
- by Kate Aubusson
Samurai sword victim 'full as a goog with ice and armed to the teeth', court told
Blake Davis and Hannah Quinn are facing a murder trial after they chased Jett McKee away from a Forest Lodge home.
- by Georgina Mitchell
'Still have some work to do': virus info push in south-west Sydney
NSW has recorded a 10th day without a recent local coronavirus case, but health authorities are focused on south-west Sydney amid lower testing numbers.
- by Mary Ward
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CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
SA's coronavirus cluster grows to 21 cases as hotel guests moved
- by Josh Dye and Megan Gorrey
Adelaide 'not out of the woods yet' as 4000 quarantined
The cases in South Australia were the only new local coronavirus cases recorded across Australia on Tuesday, with NSW recording four new cases in hotel quarantine.
- by Mary Ward, Josh Dye, Aisha Dow and Megan Gorrey
Updated
WA would take SA approach to COVID-19 control in event of an outbreak
Hard and fast restrictions like what has happened in Adelaide would be put in place if there was a community outbreak in Perth.
- by Peter de Kruijff
Politics
'It doesn't give me anything': Robo-debt victims unhappy at settlement
People affected by the unlawful "robo-debt" scheme are upset and angry at a settlement their law firm reached with the federal government.
- by Nick Bonyhady and Katina Curtis
PM hopeful Queensland will restart campaign to host 2032 Summer Games
- by Olivia Caisley and Anthony Galloway
Business
Opinion
Executive shake-up
Afterpay keeps investors on toes with another round of musical chairs
Afterpay's new management structure is a little unconventional, but the buy now, pay later darling is no stranger to breaking with convention.
- by Elizabeth Knight
World
UN agency intervenes in Australia-China shipping crisis
Diplomatic dispute has left dozens of Indian sailors stranded for months with tonnes of Australian coal in Chinese waters.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Thailand police fire water cannon at Parliament protest
- by Chayut Setboonsarng and Jiraporn Kuhakan
Opinion
Disrupting the disrupters: China is slamming the brakes on Big Tech
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Make the workplace 'bonk ban' universal
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No-one wanted this free house so they're knocking it down
Despite being free to a good home, there have been no takers for this historic villa, which will now be demolished to make way for a new development.
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The 20-somethings behind Australia's highest auction sale
While most of their contemporaries are contemplating how to gain a foothold in the property market, these two bought a $24.6 million house under the hammer.
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State of Origin
Take the crowd out of it, and Cleary can kick Blues to glory
Queensland are a 12-point better team at Suncorp Stadium, but if the Blues can silence the crowd with early points, they have enough strike to account for Wayne Bennett's men.
- by Andrew Johns
Fittler reveals NRL coaching ambitions as he faces off against Bennett
As he prepares for a battle of wits against Wayne Bennett in an Origin decider, Blues coach Brad Fittler revealed his desire to coach at club level again.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Eagle mock: Aloiai ridicules Tigers chairman after vowing to never wear jersey again
Josh Aloiai took to social media on Tuesday night to make fun of the chairman's pledge to make the 25-year-old mow the lawns at Leichhardt Oval before releasing him.
- by Michael Chammas
'If Queensland can do it, why can't we?': Clarke wants full stadium for Tri Nations decider
Australia 's final clash with Argentina next month will likely decide who takes home the trophy, and the RA interim chief wants a packed ground to watch it.
- by Sam Phillips
'He won't be intimidated': Bennett refuses to temper Tino aggression as Origin tension soars
The Maroons coach says he's looking forward to seeing Tino Fa'asuamaleaui in the thick of the Origin action over the next decade.
- by Phil Lutton
'It's hell for leather': Crichton braces for round three with Papalii
Antagonising Josh Papalii isn't the done thing, but Blues forward Angus Crichton doesn't shy away from confrontation with the world's most feared prop forward.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Fifth straight loss leaves Sixers treading finals tightrope against finals hungry Thunder
The Sixers again suffered in the absence of Ash Gardner, who was ruled out of the match after suffering the seventh concussion of her career in Sunday's game against the Adelaide Strikers.
- by Sarah Keoghan
Have Your Say
FitzSimons : Vale Greg Growden, you will be long remembered
Long-serving Sydney Morning Herald sports journalist Greg Growden has passed away after illness. He was a remarkable man.
