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China fires back at Morrison, doubles down on war crimes accusation
Australia and China are caught in a fresh diplomatic row over an inflammatory social media post that has sent tensions with Beijing to a new front.
Analysis
China
Beijing's calculated Twitter insult on Australia is another attempt to provoke
Arguments over coal, wine and barley can be taken to an independent umpire at the World Trade Organisation. But there is no independent umpire for this new affront.
Opinion
Trade wars
Just like Trump's tariffs, China's trade attack will backfire
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Bushfires toll on platypuses prompts protection alarm call
Last summer’s bushfires caused platypus populations in south-eastern Australia to decline by up to 18 per cent.
Defence Force chief backs down on stripping SAS awards after Morrison's intervention
General Angus Campbell appears to have bowed to political pressure over a move to revoke the meritorious unit citation from troops.
Exclusive
Domestic violence
Labor considers mandating paid leave for domestic violence victims
Labor is expected to ask Parliament to make it mandatory for employers to offer 10 days paid domestic violence leave to their workers.
For years, Kate was told her daughter's reading was 'fine', but it wasn't
Kate Perston has devoted years and thousands of dollars to ensuring her daughter can read. She thinks much of it could have been avoided with a five-minute test six years ago.
Islamic State-inspired beheading shocks Indonesian village
A village in Central Sulawesi province has been left reeling after four churchgoers were murdered by extremists.
Black Friday in a pandemic: The strong get stronger - everyone else hangs on
Mired in an economic crisis, Americans are expected to spend more this holiday season than last.
How did Grosjean walk away from horror crash, and what is a halo?
One controversial piece of protective equipment saved Frenchman Romain Grosjean's life in Bahrain.
Doomscrolling, cottagecore and more: Macquarie's words of the year revealed
David Astle, one of the judges on Macquarie Dictionary's committee, gives an insider's view on the selection.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
Hope for more eased restrictions as NSW nears 'elimination' threshold
NSW has recorded its 23rd consecutive day without a local coronavirus case.
Experts warn of risk of 'long COVID' after Victoria records first death in a month
As Victoria records its first death from COVID-19 in a month, infectious diseases experts have warned that people who suffer a severe case of the disease remain at heightened risk of death from complications months after being cleared.
Sydney
de Belin 'disappointed' by jury's failure to reach a verdict in rape trial
The jury in the trial of Jack de Belin and Callan Sinclair has been unable to reach a verdict after nine hours of deliberations.
'Signs' alleged victim wanted to have sex with Hayne, court told
Jarryd Hayne has given evidence for a second day in his sexual assault trial, denying he forced himself on a woman in September 2018.
Firefighters brace for bad fire conditions again on Tuesday
Five areas will face severe fire danger conditions, while the majority of the state, including Sydney and the greater Hunter regions, will experience very high conditions.
Man arrested following death of woman in Sydney's west
A man has been arrested following the death of a woman in an alleged domestic-related incident in Sydney's west on Monday.
Exclusive
Architecture
Disposable city? Shameful to bulldoze buildings in climate emergency
Before we rush to bulldoze ageing buildings, think of the carbon, say a growing group of architects, engineers and builders.
Politics
More nations, refugees needed to fill skills shortage with visas: report
Australia should expand the number of countries it offers working holiday visas to lift the eligibility for tourists aged up to 35, a new parliamentary report recommends.
Business
Optus boss takes aim at Netflix's 'free go' on data usage
Optus boss Kelly Bayer Rosmarin says video-streaming services like Netflix need to do more to take the pressure off broadband networks.
World
Trump says it will be 'hard to get' his election claims to Supreme Court
In a rambling call to a friendly host, Trump mused bitterly that federal law enforcement agencies were failing to come to his aid.
Opinion
Virtual Prime Minister keeps his trousers on but loses his head
Tony Wright
Associate editor and special writer
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Bayview's Bachelor mansion sold by freight tycoon
It gained prominence as the lavishly appointed backdrop to the budding romance of former Bachelor Tim Robards and his now-wife Anna Heinrich.
'Worst house in best street' sells for $5.4 million at auction
The family who owned the ageing property in a harbourside suburb for 94 years were emotional when they learnt of its fate under the new owner.
Life & Culture
Babyteeth, Stateless sweep AACTA Awards
A quirky film about a dying teenager and a refugee drama starring Cate Blanchett were the big winners, claiming the top directing, writing and acting categories.
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Analysis
Australian cricket
Court battle with Seven looms as unwanted spectacle for cricket
Seven's move to take its broadcasting battle with the sport to Federal Court is significant because of what might be made public as a result.
Breaking
Australian cricket
Seven seeks emails between Australia and India as TV battle goes to court
Seven West Media has taken its grievance with Cricket Australia to the Federal Court, seeking correspondence with Indian officials and state governments.
NRL won't budge on de Belin stand down despite hung jury
The Dragons and de Belin's manager want the NRL to reconsider its no-fault stand-down policy with the St George Illawarra star facing a third year on the sidelines.
O'Connor return leaves Rennie with Hodge selection headache
James O'Connor will be back in the Wallabies jersey on Saturday but his return has left Dave Rennie with a Reece Hodge themed selection headache.
'Could be the making of him': Pucovski backed to replace hurt Warner
Will Pucovski has checked in with an injured David Warner, as the Victorian firms to replace the veteran opener and make his Test debut against India next month.
Competitor rescues rival in IronWoman trial after teen knocked out during swim
Ella Brown was forced to rescue a fellow competitor who was kicked in the head during the first stage of the race.
Ashley-Cooper approached for commentary gig as Nine eye off big names
Nine and Stan Sport are building a new-look commentary team for their rugby coverage next year and there are mix of new and old faces in the frame.
Have Your Say
Phil Lutton: When Smith said he'd found his hands, it was a masterful understatement
It's worth breathing in the early season wonder of Steve Smith, with freshly relocated hands, dismantling India in the ODI series.
