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Holidaymakers leaving Sydney urged to avoid peak hours during summer
Major road routes leaving the city could be busier than ever but new data shows the best times to miss the worst delays.
Devastated UQ scientists knew for weeks vaccine wasn't quite right
The UQ team working on the COVID-19 vaccine candidate tried to find a workaround for false HIV positives generated but could not do so in time.
Sword used against intruder 'to save Hannah': accused killer tells court
Blake Davis is on trial for murder after he fatally struck Jett McKee in the head with a samurai sword in the minutes after Mr McKee burst into Mr Davis' home with a gun.
'Determined and cruel': Woman jailed after sending fake text messages in harassment campaigns
Emma Norman used technology to make it appear the messages and threats she sent to multiple victims came from someone else.
Mother of Kyle Daniels' complainant 'made up' detail, court told
The evidence of nine young girls and their parents against Mosman swim coach Kyle Daniels was "contaminated" and unreliable, a Sydney court has been told.
Analysis
Regulation
Facebook breakup would demolish Zuckerberg's social media empire
The prospect of losing WhatsApp and Instagram poses an existential threat to the empire carefully built by chief executive officer Mark Zuckerberg.
How other nations are feasting on China's beef with Australia
At least 60 countries count China as their number-one trading partner and they're all keen to fill the void left by the trade bans on Australia.
Opinion
Australian cricket
Contest between bat and ball will be weakened, but the bouncer has to go
The bouncer is cricket's version of a coat-hanger tackle in footy and, for the long-term brain health of players, must be removed from the game.
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist for The Sydney Morning Herald.
Breaking
US votes 2020
'Changing the American story': Biden and Harris Time's 'Person of the Year'
Time's editor-in-chief Edward Felsenthal says every US president since FDR has had the honour - but this is the first time a vice-president has been chosen as well.
Star Wars and Marvel universes to expand as Disney unveils TV series
A plan to launch fresh programs "every week" on Disney's streaming platform comes with a price hike for subscribers.
Sydney
Updated
Crime
Excavator hiding 448 kilograms of drugs leads to five arrests in Sydney and London
Earlier this year, the drug shipment, estimated at a street value of $79 million, was detected by Australian officials in Brisbane and national and UK authorities began to investigate.
Exclusive
Renewables
NSW heads national renewables poll as solar marks another record year
NSW's plans to drive 12 gigawatts of new renewable energy into the grid has propelled the state to the top of the nation's ranking for investor confidence in the sector, an annual industry survey shows.
Medical examination on cards in lawyer Murphy's defamation case
The high-profile criminal lawyer is suing The Daily Telegraph over a column he says portrays him as being so "ravaged by age" he is unfit to practise as a lawyer.
From seedling to sitting room: How your Christmas tree took shape
A 2.7m tree can take seven years to grow. The trees are pruned and sheared into a conical shape throughout the year.
Government set to confirm new train station for Sydney
A final strategy to reshape Pyrmont over the next two decades, which includes raising building heights in parts of the suburb significantly, is also due to be released.
Politics
Casino junket operators 'exploited, infiltrated' by crime syndicates, foreign spies
Tax evasion, visa misuse, links to sanctioned entities and possible corruption are among the activities uncovered by financial crime watchdog Austrac.
Business
Sacked ANZ trader loses case to sue under new whistleblower laws
An ANZ trader, sacked by the bank for misconduct, has lost his legal action to sue for wrongful dismissal using recently introduced whistleblower laws.
World
Flight attendants should wear nappies to avoid COVID-19 risks, China advises
The recommendation applies on flights to and from countries with infection rates exceeding 500 cases per million people.
Opinion
Bill Withers sang it and I agree. 2021 will be better I know, I know
Danny Katz
Columnist for The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald
Australia's weak climate action to blame for PM's summit snub
Laurence Tubiana
Our national triumph by numbers: Why 2020 has been an astonishing year
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
Kurt, that porn footage will never, ever go away
Joanne Orlando
Analyst on digital literacy and wellbeing
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Property bydomain
Businessman Michael Zammit sells Point Piper home for $36m
The residence, set on what is arguably Sydney’s most exclusive patch of sand at Lady Martins Beach, has set a record.
Where it costs double the price to buy between one street and the next
Waterfront property prices are booming, and those wanting to snap up a home with ocean views could end up paying double.
Life & Culture
Do not let it go: Frozen the musical will melt even the coldest heart
Do you wanna build a snowman? It’s a resounding yes from Sydney.
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Hail to the King: How Virat Kohli became the best player in the world
His all-out aggressive approach embodies the new India and has helped him become game's premier player. But early in his career, there were fears Kohli's belligerent attitude would be a handicap.
Opinion
Olympics
Why breakdancing at the Olympics is not as crazy as we think
For all the talk about a return to “tradition”, one of the key traditions of the Olympics is to evolve over the decades, adding and shedding sports as its go.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Opinion
Australian cricket
Cricket has endorsed head-hunting for too long. It's time for the bouncer to go.
The bouncer is cricket's version of a coat-hanger tackle in footy and, for the long-term brain health of players, must be removed from the game.
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist for The Sydney Morning Herald.
Air Jordan: Is this the most spectacular fielding we have ever seen?
Hobart Hurricanes won the opening game of BBL10 but the incredible flying grab of Sydney Sixer Jordan Silk had everyone talking.
Updated
NRL 2021
'Won't be a game-changer': NRL coaches wary of fan-inspired field goal
The NRL's most controversial rule change is proof powerbrokers are listening to the fans, but coaches wonder whether there is any benefit to the game.
Updated
NRL 2021
'Huge oversight': Tigers miss out in latest plans to upgrade venues
Penrith and Manly have joined Kogarah as venues under consideration for stadium upgrades, but the Wests Tigers have again been snubbed.
Smith ready to move up order if concussion forces Pucovski out
Will Pucovski is in "great spirits", but Cricket Australia gave no update on his condition on Thursday.
Have Your Say
How Big Bash lost its way after trying to chase IPL riches
Just hours out from BBL10, the view from England is that 'drastic' expansion has led to plummeting attendances and forced marquee players to ply their trade elsewhere.
