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The battle against covid-19
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Australian Open
Tennis players forced into hard quarantine after two test positive
More than 60 players and officials on one of the chartered flights that arrived for the Australian Open are facing 14 days of hard quarantine after the tests.
Stranded Australians get more repatriation flights after Emirates pulls out of Australia
The federal government will facilitate 20 more international flights to help repatriate stranded Australians, after national cabinet reduced the cap on international arrivals. Follow our live coverage.
Capitol riot 'shaman' denied bail as a danger to community
Prosecutors alleged he was part of a plot to kidnap elected officials as Pelosi calls for criminal investigation of any congress member who aided the rioters.
Indonesia quake toll mounts as rescue hampered by blackouts
Thousands spent the night in the open fearing aftershocks and a possible tsunami.
Opinion
Indigenous
Scott Morrison tiptoes forward on Indigenous issues
Perhaps the Prime Minister’s timid change to the anthem was his way of warming up for the challenge ahead.
Sean Kelly
Columnist and former adviser to Labor prime ministers Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard.
summer of cricket
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Test cricket
Brisbane summer storm stops India's innings at 2-62
A downpour has lashed the Gabba in the last half an hour, stopping the resumption of play after tea.
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My Salinger Year is a sophisticated coming-of-age trip to the past
My Salinger Year is the film version of Joanna Rakoff’s best-selling memoir about life in the New York literary agency which acted for J.D. Salinger.
Opinion
MyCareer
Ignore online temptations and get real about life
The cyber world makes it too easy to get distracted and to lose a clear focus on your career goals.
Jim Bright
Private obstetricians note spike in births among cashed-up couples
While economists and demographers forecast an overall drop in Australia's birth rate due to the pandemic, an unexpected trend is emerging.
Shaken to the core: the untold story of Sidney Nolan at Auschwitz
In the lead-up to Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27, previously unseen images evoke the visit that devastated the legendary Australian artist.
'No time for sleep': the extreme sport made for our own backyard
Minimal food, a compass, map and head torch: welcome to the world of rogaining – a competitive bushwalk that pushes even the most hardy athlete to their limit.
UPHEAVAL IN WASHINGTON
Trump plans big farewell ceremony as Pence does all the work
Trump has requested a 21-gun salute at his red-carpet farewell on Inauguration Day but has no plans to pose for a photo with Biden.
Capitol Hill rioters included highly trained ex-military and police, some used 'bear spray'
At least 21 current or former members of the US military or law enforcement have been identified as being at or near the Capitol riot.
Coronavirus Crisis
'Devastation doesn't begin to describe it': Emirates suspends vital Australian routes after cap cut
The national cabinet's decision to slash international arrival caps has forced Emirates to axe all flights to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.
'This is not a game': Global coronavirus death toll hits 2 million
It took eight months to hit 1 million dead from COVID-19. It took less than four months after that to reach the next million.
Local
Neighbours in disbelief after mum deemed responsible for killing her three young children
Daniel and Vicki Schembri heard police cars pulling up and then saw neighbour Tomislav Perinovic sitting ashen-faced, 'just numb', in his front yard.
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Crime
Sham tax agent walks free, while ATO continues to chase clients
A fraudster who stole more than $4 million is due to be released from jail on Saturday, while former clients of his accounting practice continue to be pursued for unpaid taxes.
Suburban Rail Loop set to thwart decades-old parks plan
The first stage of the enormous Suburban Rail Loop through Melbourne’s south-east will scupper plans for a series of parks the Andrews government committed $25 million towards.
City of Melbourne threatens to fine protesters for 'excessive noise'
An obscure bylaw designed to stop buskers disturbing the peace has been used against people protesting outside state government offices.
Masks, makeover and privacy screens: What jury trials look like after COVID-19
It's no Scotland, where jurors have been sitting in cinemas, but as jury trials recommence in Victoria, courtrooms are being remodelled for the age of coronavirus.
Politics
Stranded Australians desperate to come home as political buck passing continues
Life for many Australians trapped abroad by caps on international arrivals is becoming a Kafkaesque nightmare.
Business
Grounded: Qantas stuck on the tarmac in pandemic recovery journey
State border closures and the realisation vaccines won't be a ticket to overseas travel has set back Qantas' long recovery from COVID-19.
World
'The buck stops here': Dutch PM, cabinet resign over welfare debt scandal
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte cycled to the King's palace to resign after a report exposed a welfare debt collection scandal: "We all must take responsibility".
Opinion
Trump and his legacy 'diminished' among Australian conservatives
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
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Property bydomain
The Melbourne suburbs where rents fell the most last year
Tenants are making huge savings on unit rents in a string of neighbourhoods. But on the other side of town, prices have skyrocketed.
Twenty-one simple ways to update your home in 2021
There’s something about the flip of a calendar page that makes us want to reinvent ourselves – and our homes.
Life & Culture
No more Mr Nice Guys: Promising Young Woman puts the romcom out to grass
Nobody is looking for love in Emerald Fennell’s conversation-starting film.
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Test cricket
Australia vs India LIVE updates: Cummins strikes early in Indian innings
After Australia were all out for 369, it was the world's best bowler that delivered the early breakthrough the home side were after.
Williams can be Carlton's missing midfield link
The Blues landed high-priced free agent Zac Williams from the Giants with high hopes he can provide the explosive pace Carlton's midfield needs in 2021.
Mouncey prepared for legal action against the AFL in bid to play
Transgender footballer Hannah Mouncey is prepared to take legal action against the AFL and its gender diversity policy in a bid to play in Canberra this year.
Masters, US Open champion arrested in Brazil after Interpol alert
The 2007 US Open champion and 2009 Masters winner Angel Cabrera was arrested on Friday in Brazil and faces extradition to his native Argentina.
NBA prospect Giddey learns big lessons in NBL
NBL Next Star Josh Giddey is already seeing why the NBL has helped talents like himself prepare for life in the NBA.
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Australian Open
Crew member one of two positive tests to hit Australian Open quarantine program
More than 60 players and officials on one of the chartered flights that arrived in Australia for the tennis are facing 14 days of hard quarantine after the tests.
AFLW fixture uncertainty lingers as pre-season matches start
Familiar faces stood out in Saturday's round of AFLW practice matches but clubs are expecting a rocky start to the season as border restrictions make fixturing difficult.
Have Your Say
Dear Tim, I learnt from my mistakes as captain and I have no doubt you will, too
In an open letter, Greg Chappell urges the Australian captain to keep leading with courage and humour - and let the bat and ball do the talking.
