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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.
Opinion
International affairs
Twitter post garbage the clearest sign yet of desperation in Beijing
China is more isolated than it was before and Xi Jinping doesn't know what to do about it.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
500-day wait: The underfunding of Sydney's health services revealed
A NSW parliamentary inquiry has found some health services have been historically underfunded, leading to long waits and patients being forced to travel across the city.
Climate shift sucks rainfall from Australia's food bowl
Weather patterns are shifting as the western Indian Ocean warms faster than the east, increasing the likelihood of more frequent and intense dry spells for south-eastern Australia.
Australia to begin testing hypersonic missiles within months
The move to develop the missiles comes after defence strategists warned the government that it no longer has a decade to build up its defences.
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icare investigation
Icare workers reported to NSW Police, ICAC over recruitment scam
The workers were allowed to resign despite being reported to NSW Police and ICAC over a scam that cost the agency more than $150,000.
Competitor rescues rival in IronWoman Series trial after teen knocked out
Ella Brown was forced to rescue a fellow competitor who was kicked in the head during the first stage of the race.
Optus boss takes aim at Netflix's 'free go' on data usage
Kelly Bayer Rosmarin says video-streaming services like Netflix need to do more to take the pressure off broadband networks.
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.
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
Vietnam reports first locally transmitted COVID-19 case in 89 days
The 32-year-old man is related to a flight attendant who had tested positive after returning from Japan two weeks ago.
England lockdown cuts virus by 30 per cent: study
Infections fell by over 50 per cent in the north-west and north, two of the regions worst hit.
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.
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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
No state met the deadline for an international students quarantine plan
No state or territory has met a federal government deadline to outline their plans for the return of international students in 2021.
Business
Santos targets net-zero emissions by 2040 as climate pressure grows
Santos, one of the nation's largest oil and gas companies, will target deeper emissions cuts in the next decade and aim for 'net zero' emissions by 2040.
World
Australian coal exports face 'perfect storm' as China restrictions hit
Australian coal exports face a "GFC-style threat" to their viability one of the country's top auditors will claim.
Opinion
Twitter post garbage the clearest sign yet of desperation in Beijing
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Court merger will be catastrophic for women and children
Jenna Price
Columnist and academic at the University of Technology Sydney
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Rents have fallen but the number of people who can't afford it has soared
The number of people needing affordable housing, including those who have never had to seek help before, is tipped to reach catastrophic levels.
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The final episode of The Undoing gave the year's best TV murder mystery a nail-biting finish.
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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.
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.
Crown set to transform hotel into Australian Open quarantine hub
Crown Promenade is set to host an incoming load of international tennis stars, with a start date for next year's Australian Open to be finalised in the coming days.
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.
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.
