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Qantas eyeing phone app for COVID-19 'vaccine passport'
Alan Joyce has said his airline was looking to make it compulsory for passengers to prove they are vaccinated against COVID-19 before boarding flights to or from Australia.
- by Patrick Hatch, Rachel Clun and Josh Dye
Analysis
US votes 2020
Biden's pick for the next secretary of state means we will always be in the room
Tony Blinken is a foreign policy realist with an interventionist streak who understands Australia's struggles with China.
- by Anthony Galloway
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Crime
Man extradited from Caribbean over alleged murder of Coogee woman
A 21-year-old man was returned to Australia on Tuesday morning facing charges over the alleged murder of Kimberley McRae earlier this year.
- by Fergus Hunter
'Happy coexistence:' Morrison extends olive branch to China in speech
The Prime Minister says he is happy to discuss China's list of complaints about their relationship, but it would require China to reopen the lines of communication.
- by Latika Bourke
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'Big Dipper' ride to return as Sydney's Luna Park gets $30 million overhaul
The historic park will close for six months to allow the installation of new children's rides and a rollercoaster.
- by Megan Gorrey
'I was bleeding everywhere': Alleged victim gives evidence in Jarryd Hayne trial
Hayne accused of leaving a woman injured after he sexually assaulted her. He has pleaded not guilty.
- by Georgina Mitchell
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Hospitals
127-year-old inner city pub sold to Sydney hospital
One of Sydney's most historic pubs will soon call last drinks before becoming a mental health clinic.
- by Lucy Cormack
'Biggest ever': Retailers prepare for COVID-fuelled Black Friday sales
Retailers are preparing for a bumper holiday shopping season thanks to a COVID-induced shift in spending.
- by Dominic Powell
Rabbitohs demand Daniel Tupou in exchange for Joseph Suaalii release
Souths want to be compensated for the release, targeting Daniel Tupou as their target in a player swap.
- by Adrian Proszenko
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
Queensland border opening to Sydney on December 1
- by Josh Dye and Mary Ward
Lead researcher on Oxford vaccine used her triplets in trials
Now that studies indicate the vaccine works, Sarah Gilbert, professor of vaccinology at Oxford, said she was "incredibly relieved".
- by Sarah Knapton and Henry Bodkin
Resigned to the pandemic, Brits are now indifferent to the death toll
Is Britain starting to give up? Not quite. But shifting rules have people confused as compliance collapses.
- by Bevan Shields
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De Belin trial
De Belin and Sinclair 'went too far' in creating version of consent, jury hears
Crown prosecutor David Scully said Dragons star Jack de Belin told the jury an "inherently implausible" story in which permission was sought for everything.
- by Angus Thompson
Trains to stop running across Harbour Bridge in January
Workers will replace an 88-year-old wooden rail-deck across the Harbour Bridge with concrete, stopping trains from crossing the iconic structure for the first ten days of 2021.
- by Tom Rabe
'I should've closed my door': Berejiklian admits to breaking COVID-19 guidelines
The NSW Premier failed to self-isolate until receiving a negative result, adding she only took the test because her voice was hoarse.
- by Josh Dye, Mary Ward and Lucy Cormack
Sydney commuters gain 1200 more bus, light rail and ferry services for summer
There will be increased capacity as more users are expected to return to offices, shops and beaches.
- by Megan Gorrey
Bar tsars apologise for comments about 'self-entitled' young workers
"We apologise for what has been framed to be a public shaming. This is not what was intended," they said.
- by Michael Koziol
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Politics
Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine news a 'promising development' for Australia
PM Scott Morrison says Australia's investment in the coronavirus vaccines are "really paying off".
- by Rachel Clun
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Climate policy
COVID-19 slump puts Australia's emissions on Paris track - temporarily
- by Peter Hannam
Australia will not pick sides between US and China, Morrison declares
- by Rob Harris and Anthony Galloway
Business
Frydenberg puts the brakes on Getswift's Canadian escape
Getswift shares have plunged since it announced plans in September to list with an obscure Canadian stock exchange, Neo.
- by Colin Kruger
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Markets Live
As it happened: ASX closes 1.3% higher, energy rides oil price rise
- by Alex Druce and Lucy Battersby
World
China's top diplomat visits Japan amid regional tensions
Japanese PM Yoshihide Suga has so far sought to balance Japan's deep economic reliance on China with addressing security worries.
- by Ju-min Park and Kiyoshi Takenaka
Opinion
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'Really satisfying': How Louise is teaching herself to build a tiny house
While most of us made banana bread during the COVID-related lockdowns, Louise Southerden got on the tools to build her own tiny home in northern NSW.
- by Brigid Blackney
Where you can buy with mortgage repayments less than $250 a week
Many have left cities for a tree change in regional towns where mortgages are cheaper and the cost of living is lower. Here's where to look.
- by Tawar Razaghi
Why The Block's most expensive houses ever are actually good value
- by Adrian Lowe, Emily Power and Jemimah Clegg
Life & Culture
'Party in a box' and other ideas for your 2020 office Christmas party
The pandemic may have put a dampener on many events in 2020, but this year's Christmas celebrations will have unexpected benefits, thanks to some popular COVID-safe options.
- by Samantha Selinger-Morris
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Sport
'I've found my hands': The quarantine discovery that could set up Smith for a magical summer
After months of trying in vain, Steve Smith believes he has finally cracked the code to his batting, just in the nick of time to ward off a barrage of rib ticklers from India's all-star pace attack.
- by Andrew Wu
Wallabies say they won't revert to 'kick and clap' rugby to get results
Eddie Jones' England have made highly defensive rugby trendy again. The Wallabies don't believe that's the way to win a World Cup.
- by Sam Phillips
'That ship has sailed': Gallen resigned to never fighting SBW
It's been talked about for almost a decade, but Paul Gallen believes his much-anticipated boxing showdown with Sonny Bill Williams will never happen.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Teen son of former Wallabies captain Lynagh signs with Reds
Tom Lynagh, the 17-year-old son of former Australia captain and World Cup-winning flyhalf Michael, has signed a two-and-a-half-year deal with Queensland.
- by Greg Stutchbury
Rabbitohs demand Daniel Tupou in exchange for Suaalii release
South Sydney want to be compensated for releasing Joseph Suaalii to the Roosters and have targeted Daniel Tupou as their target in a player swap.
- by Adrian Proszenko
'Fabulous five' ready to storm Australian 'den': Shastri
Indian coach Ravi Shastri has declared 'the monkey is off our back' and his squad has the bowling talent and freedom to win in Australia this summer.
- by Jon Pierik
'We are all in shock': Manly forward Keith Titmuss, 20, dies after training
Titmuss finished a 90-minute training session on Monday morning, before collapsing during a stretching session about midday with the squad.
- by Sarah Keoghan and Adam Pengilly
Have Your Say
Paul Cully: In Test rugby, you should always take the points
The Wallabies applied a Super Rugby mindset in their clash with Argentina in Newcastle and it could end up costing them the silverware.
