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$100 'Dine & Discover' voucher program delayed until 2021
The $500 million scheme was the centrepiece of the NSW government's November budget, designed to boost restaurants, cafes and clubs, performing arts, cinemas and amusement parks.
NSW Premier rejects student quarantine plan being considered by Victoria
Gladys Berejiklian has ruled out allowing tens of thousands of international students to be quarantined in hubs.
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.
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Climate policy
Fiji warns Australia must achieve zero emissions by 2050 or lose Pacific islands
Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama refuses to allow Fiji and other Pacific islands to be "a sacrificial canary" for coal-burning countries and high emitting businesses.
Analysis
Paris Agreement
Diplomatic cost of Australia's climate stance is beginning to show
Excluded from speaking at one summit and out of step with another, the diplomatic cost of Australia's climate position is just beginning to show.
Taylor Swift is back, stronger than ever before, with surprise new album
Swift said the album is called Evermore, which she described as a “sister” album to her latest release, Folklore. She noted that some of the guests are Haim, The National and Bon Iver.
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.
'The honeymoon is over': The blunt advice that rocked Nathan Lyon
The spinner can this summer become only the 13th Australian to play 100 Tests. He lifts the lid on his journey over the past decade.
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.
Sydney
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.
'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.
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.
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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.
Politics
Soy latte with the sourdough ... but no offal in our COVID diet
Data on our food buying habits shows just how Australians gorged their way through the coronavirus lockdown.
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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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
Pass the popcorn: The top movies to watch these holidays
From a Pixar heartbreaker to a couple of Bondi hipsters, the return of Wonder Woman and a vengeful Promising Young Woman, we have your films picks sorted.
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Sport
Year of the GOAT: Lyon lifts lid on journey to cricket's hundred club
The spinner can this summer become only the 13th Australian to play 100 Tests. It's a long way from having to introduce himself to his teammates a decade ago.
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
O'Connor has a Kiwi itch but Wallabies looking to lock star down for 2023
James O'Connor has held talks about playing in New Zealand in the future but Rugby Australia are looking to lock the Reds star down with an upgraded deal.
Analysis
Super Netball
Netball’s Hail Mary could prove to be its salvation
Netball has signalled the controversial Super Shot won’t be the last radical rule change. But is the game alienating its fans?
Australia's headaches worsen with Green hurt, Burns out cheaply
Cameron Green has been subbed out of the remainder of the three-day game due to "mild concussion", as Joe Burns's wretched form run continued.
'More hunger than ever': Pearce the only threat to Smith's record
Should Cameron Smith retire as expected, there is only one player who could somehow overtake his remarkable record 430 NRL games.
Have Your Say
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.
