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Trump's Supreme Court justice pick deciding vote in overriding COVID-19 religious ban
The coronavirus restrictions imposed on the number of people allowed in religious services in New York state were opposed by Christian and Jewish houses of worship.
- by Lawrence Hurley
Billions in spending, record low rates, but recession recovery is slow
Figures show businesses are yet to use cheap credit and government assistance to start investing out of the recession.
- by Shane Wright
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China relations
UK stands 'shoulder to shoulder' with Australia on China hitlist
Boris Johnson's foreign affairs committee chairman says China's list of grievances about Australia is an "attempt to undermine our own liberty".
- by Jonathan Kearsley and Eryk Bagshaw
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Gig economy
'Exploitation, plain and simple': The plan to protect food delivery drivers
Food delivery drivers would be afforded many of the same protections as regular workers under a plan floated by Labor.
- by Tom Rabe and Nick Bonyhady
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'Missed opportunities': Expert panel to prevent Sydney's biggest mistakes
The panel could modify projects, like the Cahill Expressway or the Crown casino at Barangaroo, long before they make it to the approval stage.
- by Julie Power
'The best circus to ever hit this country': Diego Maradona's two weeks in Sydney
For two weeks, Maradona turned Sydney into the centre of the sporting universe. We'd seen nothing like it before, and never will again.
- by Vince Rugari
Whiteley smashes Australian art auction record with multimillion-dollar sale
Price estimates for Henri's Armchair, from the artist's iconic Lavender Bay series, had ranged from $5 million to $7 million.
- by Linda Morris
Life inside Kylie's high-security jail: Months of solitary with no natural light
The academic will need time to recover from unimaginable trauma, according to those who understand the notorious Iranian prison.
- by Rachael Dexter and Latika Bourke
'Dangerous' weekend heatwave to bring sweltering temperatures to Sydney
Saturday night could challenge the record books for the warmest November evening.
- by Josh Dye and Laura Chung
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
Eleven police officers in isolation after 'contact' with quarantine case
Queensland police has placed almost a dozen officers in isolation after an incident with a COVID-positive man in Brisbane hotel quarantine.
- by Matt Dennien
Opinion
Elimination day: How Victoria got to 28 days with no new virus cases
Victoria took a more aggressive path than NSW to eliminating COVID-19, with stringent lockdowns and data-driven triggers, but both states have also relied on a healthy dose of luck.
- by Tony Blakely
Sydney
'Burnt in my mind': Kyle Daniels' colleague grilled over email about complaint
A Sydney swim centre employee has been grilled over apparent inconsistencies she has given in court and the contents of an email she sent regarding a complaint about her colleague Kyle Daniels.
- by Jenny Noyes
Analysis
Government grants
Yes, Premier, pork barrelling exists. But the voters don't have to like it
In a stunning display of hubris, the Premier has told taxpayers that, while they may not like it, pork barrelling exists and all political parties indulge in it. Like it or lump it.
- by Alexandra Smith
'Unsteady' Nine news chief needed help to stand after he was caught drink-driving
Darren Wick needed help standing and walking when he was pulled over by police following a work event where he'd drunk a beer and three white wines, court documents show.
- by Laura Chung
'Nasty puncture wounds': Mother of alleged Hayne victim saw photo of injuries
A woman who was allegedly sexually assaulted by the footballer had wounds on her genitals, her mother has told a court.
- by Georgina Mitchell
Pork barrelling 'not illegal', says Premier defending $250m grants program
Gladys Berejiklian has admitted the NSW government's $250 million program may have shored up Coalition votes, insisting pork barrelling is "not illegal".
- by Lucy Cormack and Alexandra Smith
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Politics
SAS soldiers given 'show cause' notices over war crimes allegations
A number of serving SAS soldiers have been sent "show cause" notices, paving the way for them to be kicked out of the military.
- by Anthony Galloway and Chris Masters
Coalition backbench dissent brewing over ABC's inclusion in media code
- by Lisa Visentin and Zoe Samios
Business
Joyce meets with Victorian Premier to discuss moving Qantas HQ to Melbourne
Qantas boss Alan Joyce and Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews have met to discuss the potential move, which could shift 5000 jobs out of NSW.
- by Patrick Hatch
Opinion
Global economy
Going downhill: UK economy to be left with nasty pandemic scars
- by Russell Lynch
Opinion
Mergers & acquisitions
Bega's big dairy acquisition could sour Australia's relationship with China
- by Elizabeth Knight
World
Nobel laureate Abiy Ahmed says troops ordered to move on Tigray
The Ethiopian Prime Minister warned residents to stay indoors and disarm, and told other countries to “stand by” until asked for assistance, as a 72-hour ultimatum to surrender expired.
- by Cara Anna
Australian academic traded for Thai bomb plot prisoners
- by Anthony Galloway and Rachael Dexter
Analysis
Trump's White House
First Trump pardons the turkey, then Flynn, next himself?
- by Matthew Knott
Opinion
War Memorial must explore darker side of Australia at war
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Megan Gale and fiance Shaun Hampson snap up a weekender
Model Megan Gale and fiance Shaun Hampson have snapped up a very stylish holiday home, describing it as their 'very special happy place'.
- by Rachel Wells
The Sydney school catchment zones where house prices have skyrocketed
Prices in some Sydney school zones have soared by more than 30 per cent over the past 12 months amid fierce buyer competition in preferred catchments.
- by Tawar Razaghi
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Coronavirus pandemic
Sharing our pain isn't self-pity. It's about making each other feel less alone
In revealing her miscarriage, Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, reminded us of the gift in sharing our suffering.
- by Samantha Selinger-Morris
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Sport
'The best circus to ever hit this country': Maradona's two weeks in Sydney
In October 1993, Diego Maradona turned Sydney into the centre of the sporting universe, dragging his own country out of a depression spiral at the Socceroos' expense.
- by Vince Rugari
'Always had your back': Glenn Maxwell's parting gift to manager to the stars
Outside his family and his wife there was no greater supporter of the Australian batsman than player agent Tony Connelly, who lost his life to cancer two months ago.
- by Chris Barrett and Andrew Wu
'He became the king of the world': Maradona inspires Argentina's Tri Nations tilt
Fresh from shocking the rugby world two weeks ago, Mario Ledesma wants his side to use the memory of the late, great superstar in their push for another win against New Zealand.
- by Sam Phillips
Opinion
Australian cricket
Ice or fire, how will Steve Smith respond when the short balls begin?
For the first time in a long time, opposition teams think they have a strategy to exploit Smith. Short-pitched bowling delivered at high speed.
- by Mark Taylor
Ready to attack: Australians to turn up the heat on Kohli
Australian captain Aaron Finch has revealed the philosophy his team must adopt if they are to tame the world's No.1 ODI batsman in Friday's series opener at the SCG.
- by Jon Pierik
Dragons finally release Saab as dominos fall in transfer market
After months of speculation over his future, St George Illawarra has relented and granted Jason Saab the release he desired to enable him to join Manly.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Wallabies roommate says O'Connor will be in contention for final Test of 2020
Wallabies winger Tom Wright believes James O'Connor is on track to feature against Argentina next Saturday.
- by Tom Decent
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'You were the greatest': Tributes from around the world mark passing of Maradona
Beloved in his homeland and adored in Italy, Diego Maradona, who has died in his native Argentina aged 60, was a uniquely gifted player and charismatic figure.
