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Former journalist charged after 'seeking training, planning terror attack'
Police arrested and charged former journalist James Waugh "to prevent a terrorist attack in Australia and to protect the community".
- by Georgina Mitchell and Jenny Noyes
'Just have to make the most of it': Schoolies shake off 2020 as Byron party starts
The pandemic may have forced plans to change, but that hasn't stopped the class of 2020 from celebrating in style.
- by Matt Dennien
NSW smashes weather records as Sydney's heatwave expected to continue
Temperatures in some parts of Sydney have climbed over 40C as a heatwave descends across NSW and hot winds sweep across the city, with little reprieve forecast until Sunday afternoon.
- by Tom Rabe and Jenny Noyes
'It's called being human': 'Exhausted' Berejiklian urged to take break after a week of unforced errors
Senior Liberals are concerned that Gladys Berejiklian will continue to make missteps if she does not take a break following a disastrous week for the Premier.
- by Tom Rabe and Alexandra Smith
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Daphne's formal dress hung on her wall all lockdown. Now she can finally wear it
The Class of 2020 endured a year of uncertainty – now, they've celebrated at COVID-safe formals across Sydney.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos and Janie Barrett
Man refused bail over allegations of bestiality, child abuse material
Bret Anthony Chesworth was the 15th person arrested as part of Operation Arkstone, a large-scale investigation into an online network of alleged child sex offenders. The operation has resulted in a total of 828 charges being laid.
- by Georgina Mitchell
No proof: Trump campaign headed to Supreme Court after Pennsylvania
The Trump campaign's last federal appeal against state election results has failed. His lawyers think that's a good thing.
- by Jeremy Roebuck
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Workplace
Is corporate Australia tougher on relationships than Canberra's bonk ban?
Not all companies have rules against relationships in the workplace, but many require disclosure and prohibit them in situations where there is a power imbalance or a conflict of interest.
- by Anna Patty
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Sunday Life
Christmas will be different this year, but there are some silver linings
My Christmas wish is that you take a moment to reflect on how you’ve survived this year. Celebrate your courage and resilience.
- by Jessica Rowe
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
'We'll miss them': Holiday towns suffer as teens have 'subdued', COVID-safe schoolies
The seaside town of Lorne on the Great Ocean Road has become synonymous with the rite of passage for thousands of school leavers who flock there annually to celebrate the schoolies tradition.
- by David Estcourt
Seventh Pakistan cricketer tests positive, BBL star reveals he has COVID-19
A seventh member of the Pakistan team in NZ has tested positive, while Hobart Hurricanes import Sandeep Lamichhane has revealed he has coronavirus less than two weeks before the Big Bash League begins.
Sydney
Byron Bay losing its sand with businesses forced to consider relocation
Unusual wave patterns have scoured away some of Byron Bay's most famous seafront, forcing beaches to close and waterfront business to look to move inland.
- by Peter Hannam
Woman accused of COVID-19 and bushfire grant fraud found with ledger, court told
Ellen Howard allegedly claimed $104,000 in support and recovery grants and had applied for a further $258,000.
- by Georgina Mitchell
How NSW will avoid large-scale blackouts during this summer's heatwaves
NSW Energy and Environment Minister Matt Kean said last summer's experience was one motivation for his energy policy roadmap, which finally passed into law on Friday.
- by Peter Hannam
Missing eastern suburbs woman alleged to have stolen millions from friends
It's been two weeks since Melissa Caddick, who's alleged to have misappropriated millions from friends and associates, disappeared without a trace.
- by Kate McClymont
Alleged US conmen nabbed over plot to dupe NSW out of $430m for face masks
The businessmen thought they'd found a buyer in the NSW government for 50 million masks.
- by Nick Ralston
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During a horror year, ordinary Australians were extraordinary
- by Amanda Hooton
Good Weekend's 40 Australians Who Mattered 2020: the local heroes who rose above the pack
The heroes of 2020 have been ordinary people doing extraordinary things, in a year when random acts of kindness proliferated. How's that for a silver lining in an often stormy year?
'He’s been able to navigate 2GB’s snake pit and come out on top': the rise and rise of Ben Fordham
Aggressively charming and charmingly aggressive, Ben Fordham was always a man in a hurry. Now he fronts the most powerful microphone in talkback radio.
- by Tim Elliott
Politics
Clean and green: powering through 'watershed week' for energy policy
It's been a big week for energy politics in Australia, with the nation's biggest state economies accelerating their way down the clean energy highway.
- by Peter Hannam
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China relations
'Devastating blow': Trade Minister lashes China's 200 per cent wine tariffs
- by Eryk Bagshaw and Darren Gray
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China relations
China's new digital front has caught the world napping
That gap between China and the west on digital currency could have profound consequences for control, surveillance, innovation and international sanctions.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
World
No proof: Trump campaign headed to Supreme Court after Pennsylvania
The Trump campaign's last federal appeal against state election results has failed. His lawyers think that's a good thing.
- by Jeremy Roebuck
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Foreign relations
How Australia negotiated the release of Kylie Moore-Gilbert
- by Anthony Galloway
Opinion
Surprise, Treasurer! I agree with half your hit-list of ugly buildings
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Ashfield house fetches $1.46m as market seen as 'good', not 'gangbusters'
A young couple paid $160,000 above reserve for the deceased estate, with the auctioneer saying current conditions are 'buoyant' but not a 'boom'.
- by Kate Burke
Moving to the country seemed like a good idea in lockdown. Is it?
The idea of moving to the country has gained momentum through the pandemic. So how do you know if this is right for you, or a disaster?
- by Rachael Wallis
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I had a near-perfect year 12 score, but that wasn’t what I needed
'I knew all along what I wanted to do. I just had to take my eyes off the final score to let myself see it.'
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Sport
'Head in the sand': Seven fires new broadside at Cricket Australia
Seven West Media managing director James Warburton has intensified his attack on Cricket Australia but CA chief Nick Hockley maintains the sport will deliver what it promised.
- by Jon Pierik
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Australian rugby
RA set to fund Western Force as franchise looks to complete unlikely return to the fold
The Western Force, who were sensationally cut from Super Rugby in 2017, look to be back for the long haul.
- by Tom Decent
'Appalling': Indians fined as Australians vow to act on slow over rates
Former Australian stars want the ICC to act after woefully slow over rates meant Friday night's opening one-day international finished an hour late.
- by Jon Pierik, Tom Decent and Phil Lutton
Seventh Pakistan cricketer tests positive, BBL star reveals he has COVID-19
A seventh member of the Pakistan team in NZ has tested positive, while a BBL import has revealed he has COVID-19 less than two weeks before the tournament begins.
Ricky Stuart has never been afraid to speak his mind. Now he'll get a say on league's rules
He described the NRL as “boring” before this year’s rule changes, now Ricky Stuart will be among the league luminaries shaping what the game's laws will look like next year.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Smith backs 'bright talent' Green to shine if named to replace injured Stoinis
With all-rounder Marcus Stoinis nursing a side strain, support is growing for boom youngster Cameron Green to make his ODI debut.
- by Jon Pierik
Graham retires on top as last-gasp try wins St Helens Super League grand final
Teenager Jack Welsby scored a brilliant try after the full-time hooter to give St Helens an 8-4 victory over Wigan in a thrilling end to the decider.
- by Philip O'Connor
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Geoff Lawson: Sydney Sixers' struggles show just how far the WBBL has come
Unlike the BBL, which feels a need to introduce gimmicks, the WBBL is using the skills of the players and unpredictability of the games to deliver top-level sport.
