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Thousands in Sydney asked to self-isolate as virus 'elimination' pushed to 2021
People who caught trains between south-west Sydney and the CBD last week have been asked to self-isolate after a worker at a Sydney quarantine hotel tested positive for coronavirus.
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USA
Millions of LA residents ordered to stay home as US records deadliest day of pandemic
The total death toll in the country is now at more than 273,000 – the most of any nation – as hospitals in some regions are approaching capacity.
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Courts
Accused sex abuser Malka Leifer faces wait on extradition appeal verdict
Israel's Supreme Court is expected to make a decision next week on Ms Leifer's appeal against extradition to Australia.
Publication of private transcript 'human error': ICAC Inspector
A 35-page report by the ICAC inspector found the transcript was "erroneously uploaded to the Commission website".
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Courts
'I had sick thoughts': Camilleri told psychiatrist she was inspired by horror movies, court hears
A forensic psychiatrist has told the NSW Supreme Court Jessica Camilleri told him she got the idea to cut off her mother's head "from the movies".
Why Chinese students are still choosing to study in Australia
Despite deteriorating bilateral relations and ongoing trade hostilities between the two governments, there are signs that the Australian education system continues to be a drawcard for Chinese students.
Opinion
Trade wars
Iron ore is Australia's silver lining to its darkening China cloud
China might be able to impose bans on some Australian products but it has no substitute when it comes to iron ore unless it wants to shut down its steel industry and economy.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
'Inciting shame, guilt': MPs warn PM off cashless welfare card
Government MPs have fired a warning shot over the cashless debit card for welfare recipients in an apparent bid to ensure it isn't brought to their communities.
News Corp editors tell staff Rudd, Turnbull exploited Murdoch papers
In a sign that editorial leadership is taking Kevin Rudd's campaign seriously, newsroom leaders have accused the former prime ministers of being opportunistic hypocrites at a private all-staff meeting.
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City life
A not-so happy ending from Monument for porn-star pair
Sydney’s ultimate work from home couple, American porn star Billy Santoro and his Australian husband Gage, have left the exclusive Monument apartments.
Some said Harry Styles' Vogue cover wasn't 'manly'. Now, his revenge
After three weeks of silence, the pop star responded to an attack on his masculinity by a right-wing commentator. And it involved a banana.
Sydney
Newly elected councillor confirmed dead in Southern Highlands helicopter crash
The alarm was raised about 6.45pm on Wednesday when the helicopter, which was on a training flight, failed to return to its base.
Berejiklian oversaw fund that set aside $5.5m for project pushed by Maguire
Gladys Berejiklian oversaw a fund that set aside $5.5 million for a project championed by her then secret partner Daryl Maguire and that he allegedly later tried to profit from.
Businesswoman 'felt utterly powerless' at being labelled 'cretin' by newspaper
Elaine Stead said the presence of highly critical columns about her online made it difficult for her to rebuild her career.
Jarryd Hayne had 'terrible' sexual prowess but didn't assault woman, jury told
The former footballer had "bad sex" with a woman in September 2018 but did not force himself on her, his lawyer says.
Family violence a national disgrace: Family Court Chief Justice
Will Alstergren, Chief Justice of the Family and Federal Circuit Courts, launched a multimillion-dollar pilot program to screen and triage at-risk families.
Politics
'Inciting shame and guilt': Liberal MPs warn Morrison off cashless welfare card
Government MPs have fired a warning shot over the cashless debit card for welfare recipients in an apparent bid to ensure it isn't brought to their communities.
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Media & marketing
US cable TV veteran Leo Hindery behind $US2b 'blank cheque' Foxtel bid
It is unclear why the American businessman's offer was turned away by Telstra and News Corp - a successful transaction could have provided the debt-ridden company with some much needed financial relief.
World
Iran passes law to increase uranium enrichment and ban nuclear inspectors
The laws are a direct challenge to US President-elect Joe Biden, requiring the expulsion of international nuclear inspectors if US sanctions are not lifted by early February.
Opinion
Australia must balance its dependence on China with its need to trade
Waleed Aly
Columnist, co-host of Ten's The Project and academic
Threats surround Albanese in a divided, anxious Labor
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
Courts are the wrong place to tackle drug use
Alison Ritter
Joy to the world, choirs are back in business
Anna Humberstone
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The latest building material you'll want for your next home
Industrial designer Adam Goodrum has teamed up with Brickworks to design Kite Breeze, a fresh take on the humble breeze block.
Home price growth expected to be “brisk” as recession ends
A property forecaster has predicted house prices could rise by as much as 12 per cent in 2021 - if JobKeeper is extended until September.
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Literature
The real Crown drama: How much did the Queen know about the dismissal?
Two new books take differing views of the role of Buckingham Palace in the tumultuous days of November, 1975.
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Sport
Two-year ban to a month: Naden could be first athlete in world to use new WADA code
Brent Naden returned a positive test under current, stringent anti-doping rules. So why will he get the benefit of key WADA changes that begin from January 1?
Justis Huni does nothing to quell hype in four-round stoppage win
The young Australian heavyweight champion, just 21, looked excellent in stopping Arsene Fosso in Brisbane in just his second professional fight.
Sobering stuff for Big Bash stars as CA bans the minibar
A draconian ruling on the much-loved hotel room standard has perturbed some who cannot understand why their room can be serviced by staff yet the fridge cannot be re-stocked.
He's out! Kohli's right-hand man set free after 24 days in quarantine
After testing positive to COVID-19 in India, a key India team staffer had spent 24 days in a Sydney hotel room before his release to link up with the tourists.
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Broadcast rights
Everything up for grabs as football enters fast-moving broadcast market
A few months ago, there were fears football in Australia could be left without a television partner. Now there could be a bidding war on multiple fronts.
'Cricket is not a science, it's an art': Umpire defends Maxwell's switch hit
Ian Chappell does not think it's fair, Glenn Maxwell say it's part of the game - and he has one of the umpires who reviewed laws over the controversial stroke on his side.
Bulldogs table four-year, $2m-plus offer for Addo-Carr
They've given Josh Addo-Carr the grand tour, now the Bulldogs have formally tabled an offer they hope will lure the NSW and Australian winger to the club.
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FitzSimons: A year in sport we'll never forget, even if it was all a blur
In March, it didn't just look as if sport was shutting down, it felt like the whole world might stop. But the world, and sport, adapted.
