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Coronavirus pandemic
'Freedom day': Berejiklian unveils major easing of COVID restrictions
From Monday, patrons in pubs can drink standing up outdoors and weddings can have 50 people on the dance floor.
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Fashion label threatens retailers with legal action over Black Friday trademark
The parent company of Gorman and Dangerfield has threatened fashion retailers with legal action over their Black Friday sales advertising, claiming it infringes on a trademark.
Court delivers win to asylum seekers in healthcare test case
The High Court delivered a subtle rebuke to the Morrison government over its handling of asylum seekers' legal challenges to the adequacy of medical care.
Hayne 'believed he had been promised sex' by alleged victim: prosecutor
Closing addresses have been delivered to the jury in Jarryd Hayne's sexual assault case in Newcastle District Court.
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ODI
Green thrown into deep end for ODI debut; Kohli fastest to 12,000 runs
With an average of 59.41 and 43 centuries to his name, the Indian captain continues to mount a case that he's the best limited overs batsman we've ever seen.
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LoadingUS ambassador says China spreading 'fabricated images and disingenuous statements'
Arthur B Culvahouse jnr, has accused the Chinese government of spreading disinformation over its tweet targeting Australia.
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Opinion
China is humiliating Australia as an example to others - but the bullying won't last
Australia should be confident that China will realise its actions damage its international reputation.
Anne-Marie Brady
Specialist on Chinese domestic and foreign policy
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Consumer spending
After the lockdown, Sydney's wealthiest are spending again
Spending by those on lower incomes helped sustain Sydney's economy during the pandemic lockdown. Now wealthier consumers are driving the recovery.
Australian recession 'technically over' as economy swells and consumer spending surges: ABS
New data from the ABS shows the Australian economy is back growing again, after its deepest three month drop in activity in the June quarter.
Georgia election official vents anger at Donald Trump
The outburst of frustration came amid a sustained assault on Georgia's election process by Trump as he seeks to reverse his loss to Joe Biden.
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Courts
'I just kept stabbing': Court hears Jessica Camilleri's call to triple zero
Moments after attempting to bring her mother's head to her neighbour, Jessica Camilleri told a triple zero operator she had stabbed the 57-year-old to death in self defence.
Sydney aims to turn entire bus fleet electric by 2030
The 50 fully electric buses will be rolled out across Sydney through 2021. The inner west region will get 30.
Jack de Belin retrial date set
The Dragons star and his co-accused, Callan Sinclair, will face a Sydney jury in April.
Gonski, Mordant turn huge profit on $70m Alexandria property deal
Prominent corporate lawyer and board director David Gonski, philanthropist Simon Mordant and businessman John Curtis have turned a $54 million profit in just five years.
'Glossy PowerPoints, half-baked reports:' Confidential review criticises icare's board
The board of the country's largest workers compensation scheme lacked "anyone with proper insurance skills or a strong medical background," according to opinions expressed in a confidential board review earlier this year.
Politics
'We do not use private investigators': ABC fires back at Four Corners backlash
The ABC has refuted allegations it used covert surveillance to tail ministers as part of its Four Corners investigation exposing alleged affairs by two federal ministers.
Business
Bitcoin vs gold: Wall Street's hottest debate could be a game-changer
We could be seeing the start of a changing of the guard as bitcoin surges to a record just as billions of institutional dollars have fled gold.
World
'It's real': New Zealand votes to declare climate emergency
The government will also require many public agencies to become carbon neutral by 2025, in part by buying electric cars.
Opinion
China is humiliating Australia as an example to others - but the bullying won't last
Anne-Marie Brady
Specialist on Chinese domestic and foreign policy
Has the pandemic made Bitcoin mainstream?
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Port Arthur massacre a story that must be told, not buried
Paola Totaro and Robert Wainwright
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These are the realities of a making a sea or tree change
From employment opportunities to childcare, if you're considering a move to the coast or the bush, there's plenty to factor in.
Sydney 'bridesmaid' suburbs draw buyers from their pricey neighbours
It's no longer priced-out buyers turning to these more affordable suburbs, some of which have become destinations in their own right.
Life & Culture
Elliot Page, actor formerly known as Ellen Page, announces he is transgender
The Oscar-nominated actor has announced that he is transgender and will go by the name Elliot, writing how "remarkable" it feels to be his "authentic self".
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Australia v India ODI LIVE: Abbott, Agar claim early Indian wickets
Sean Abbott and Ashton Agar have done the damage for Australia early on after India won the toss and elected to bat.
'Trump-like': Tasmanian cricket hits out at Seven over schedule claims
Cricket Tasmania has angrily rejected the network's claims the state government had a financial agreement with CA to stage BBL games, describing them as 'Trump-like'.
Looking after No.1: Tedesco set to remain with Roosters on $3.3m deal
The Roosters appear to have marquee fullback options for the next decade with James Tedesco set to extend his contract just days after Joseph Suaalii signed on.
'I saw death coming': Grosjean relives fiery Formula One crash
French Formula One driver Romain Grosjean said he thought of Niki Lauda's fiery crash and willed himself to get out of his burning Haas for the sake of his children.
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Rugby Championship
Pumas believe Maradona backlash behind racist tweets storm
Pumas captain Pablo Matera was sacked after old racist tweets re-surfaced and they believe a backlash about their respect for Maradona's death is involved.
Explosive documents claim cricket fixture changes 'driven by' India
Cricket Australia caved to India in making a “radical departure” from its summer schedule, according to an affidavit filed by Seven West Media to the Federal Court.
'Utter nonsense': Forrest slams talk he will walk away from Force
Andrew Forrest has taken aim at former ARU administrators and reports which suggested he may walk away from the Force soon.
Have Your Say
Never mind the biff, NRL should bring back the scrum penalty
Peter V'landys believes scrums in the NRL have become a 'joke' - but there is a simple, back-to-the-future solution.
