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US votes 2020
Trump says he'll leave White House if Electoral College votes for Biden
In the nearest he has come to a concession, Donald Trump said if Biden is certified the election winner by the Electoral College he will depart the White House.
- by Jeff Mason
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Foreign relations
Australian academic's romantic relationship behind her detention in Iran
Iranian authorities detained university lecturer Kylie Moore-Gilbert after learning about her relationship, sparking baseless accusations that she was a spy.
- by Anthony Galloway and James Massola
Snap strike throws state's transport network into chaos
The state's train network has been thrown into chaos after the rail union called an unplanned strike close to midnight.
- by Tom Rabe and Pallavi Singhal
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Education
'Simply staggering': NSW students fall months behind due to COVID-19
NSW students were hit harder than experts expected by COVID-19, falling up to four months behind in reading and up to three in numeracy.
- by Jordan Baker
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Opinion
US votes 2020
The assault on Biden's presidency has already begun
The alternate reality promoted by Trump, his "Jade Helming" of the 2020 election result, is not going to go away.
- by Chris Zappone
Opinion
Foreign relations
The hyperventilating over Cormann's private jet is short-sighted
Those who argue against putting our money where our mouth is on multilateralism are accepting an Australia as a rule taker, not a rule maker.
- by Bevan Shields
The Tonk
Australian cricket
Leading umpire cops $5000 fine for reaction to decision at son's under-13s game
An international umpire was fined for his reaction to a run-out decision that saw his son dismissed for 98 in a Sydney junior cricket match.
- by Andrew Wu
Their teeth fell out. Was it another COVID-19 consequence?
Some survivors have described teeth falling out, as well as sensitive gums and teeth turning grey or chipping.
- by Wudan Yan
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Coronavirus pandemic
Victoria 'eliminates' coronavirus after 28 days without a new case
After a long, tough second lockdown, Victoria has reached the 28-day milestone epidemiologists say signals "elimination" of COVID-19 in the community.
- by David Estcourt
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
AstraZeneca likely to run new vaccine trial, CEO says, as questions emerge
- by Suzi Ring and James Paton
Berlin plans six mass COVID-19 vaccination centres, to move people through 'like at IKEA'
Those waiting to be immunised will be ferried through each centre in the same way shoppers are guided through IKEA stores in one direction.
- by Caroline Copley
No new coronavirus cases reported in NSW for first time in nearly two months
Premier Gladys Berejiklian says she hopes eased restrictions would lead to more people getting out and about in Sydney's CBD.
- by Mary Ward
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
'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
'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
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
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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
Business
'Why let the boys have all the fun?': Macquarie CEO lays out diversity plan
Macquarie chief executive Shemara Wikramanayake has overcome racial and gender biases to secure one of the most powerful roles in business. Now she wants to make changes to allow others to do the same.
- by Charlotte Grieve
Opinion
Coronavirus pandemic
The pandemic is sending global debt ever higher, and stability generations away
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
World
Amy Coney Barrett casts deciding vote to block limit on religious gatherings
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
Hungary, Poland double down to try to eject rule-of-law condition from EU budget
- by Marton Dunai and Alan Charlish
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The areas where it's easiest to upsize to a bigger home with a yard
Buyers looking for more space and perhaps a backyard face a growing hurdle to upgrade, but some areas aren't as tough as others.
- by Melissa Heagney
Former MasterChef judge Gary Mehigan lists home with $5.9m to $6.49m guide
The celebrity chef's home is an entertainer's dream with a top kitchen, al fresco dining area, barbecue and pool, and could soon be yours.
- by Elizabeth Redman
Life & Culture
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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
League Immortal Johns makes an appearance at Wallabies training
Rugby league legend Andrew Johns made a surprise appearance at Wallabies training on Thursday.
- by Tom Decent
The Tonk
Australian cricket
Leading umpire cops $5000 fine for reaction to decision at son's under-13s game
In an extraordinary postscript to a Sydney junior cricket match, an international umpire was fined for his reaction to a run out decision which saw his son dismissed for 98.
- by Andrew Wu
'Out of nowhere': Confused Kohli takes aim at ICC for points change
While indicating tension in his camp over the absence of Rohit Sharma, the superstar turned the heat up on top cricket officials hours before the first ODI at the SCG.
- by Chris Barrett
Napoli win first match since Maradona's death as city unites in grief
Fans thronged to Napoli's stadium ahead of the Europa League game against the Croatian team Rijeka, which was played behind closed doors due to COVID-19.
- by Andrew Dampf
Thunder produce incredible comeback to progress to WBBL final
The Thunder produced one of the best comebacks in the WBBL's short history on Thursday night, as the Sydney side took 6-12 in the final overs of the Heat run chase.
- by Sarah Keoghan
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
Have Your Say
Mark Taylor: Ice or fire, how will Smith respond when 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.
