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'It's a new day in America': Joe Biden sworn in as 46th President of the United States
Joe Biden has been sworn in as the 46th President of the United States, swearing the oath of office just before noon to take the helm of a deeply divided nation.
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Trump leaves White House ahead of Biden inauguration
Donald Trump departed the White House for the last time as President, leaving behind a legacy of chaos and a nation divided.
America's new 'first family': meet the Bidens
The oldest of four children and the father of four, President-elect Joe Biden is the patriarch of a clan with a tragic past and strong personalities.
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Biden's White House
Why Joe Biden is exactly the right man to mend America
Australia's ambassador to the US during the Trump presidency writes that Joe Biden will be the change that Americans want and need.
Joe Hockey
Former ambassador and politician
As rioters swarmed the Capitol, I feared for my husband
As the Trump-inspired terrorists invaded Congress, where my Johnny worked as a doctor, I couldn’t bear to look.
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Political leadership
'I gave away caring too much': Premier says she's more confident than ever
Entering her fifth year as Premier having narrowly survived an ICAC scandal, Gladys Berejiklian says she has no intention of leaving the top job during the COVID-19 pandemic.
First home buyers flood back into market on low rates, rising
Two of the country’s biggest mortgage brokers have experienced a surge in loan applications from first home buyers.
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'There’s no other law like this': Facebook hits out at media code
In his first major comments since threatening to ban news in September, Facebook's local boss has doubled down on his criticism of new Australian laws.
Ghislaine Maxwell's sex relationships with adults can be secret: judge
Lawyers for the socialite said the details could damage her chance at a fair trial on charges of recruiting underage girls for Jeffrey Epstein.
Jack Ma makes first public appearance online since three-month silence
China’s highest-profile entrepreneur has ended his absence from public view that prompted speculation about the future of the e-commerce billionaire and his Alibaba Group.
Driver smashes into parked cars while trying to flee police
The driver of a white van tried to flee police who had their weapons drawn on him after he failed to stop in Bankstown.
Blue Mountains residents turn off NBN in storms or risk no connection for days
The first time the modem blew, Cathy Hamilton took her modem from home to work - much to the annoyance of her family. Another time, she borrowed a friend's.
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Unmasked: McKenzie's shopping trip to remember with lover
The Nationals senator has revealed she is in a relationship with News Corp's federal political journalist Simon Benson.
How much more fuel does Langer have in the tank?
Approaching the three-year mark of his reign, the Australian coach may well be closer to the end of the road than he is the start.
'My good intentions have been misconstrued': Djokovic pens letter to Australia
The Serbian superstar penned a lengthy letter to Australians after becoming public enemy No.1 on Monday.
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Australian rugby
Stan Sport settles on price, set to make Shute Shield a priority
The price point for the sport's new home has been decided with the new Super Rugby season now less than a month away.
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Grim at times, but you won't forget the true story behind Penguin Bloom
The account of Sam Bloom’s fight to regain her taste for living after finding herself unable to walk is both harrowing and heartening.
BIDEN INAUGURATION
Donald Trump pardons former adviser Steve Bannon
The US President has granted pardons to 73 individuals and commuted the sentences of an additional 70, but not Julian Assange, Trump's family members or himself.
'Mob was fed lies': Mitch McConnell accuses Trump of 'provoking' riot
McConnell said he would listen to the arguments before deciding how to vote on the impeachment charge which accuses Trump of inciting an insurrection at the Capitol.
Sydney
Restrictions likely to ease soon but masks to stay in some settings
Premier Gladys Berejiklian said masks in some settings, such as on public transport, will probably remain in place.
Teenage boy drowns at Sydney swimming spot
The 15-year-old's body was pulled from the water at Kentlyn Basin along the Georges River near Campbelltown just after 5pm.
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NRL off-field behaviour
Up to 20 witnesses to testify after Walker allegedly assaulted two people
Manly star Dylan Walker allegedly assaulted two pizza shop workers in Sydney's northern beaches last year.
Chinese student charged with murder after girlfriend's death
Weijie He will appear before a court charged with murder of his 19-year-old girlfriend at unit in Sydney's south last year.
One in five NSW private schools freeze fees for 2021
The average independent school fee hike dropped from 3 per cent to 1.74 per cent in 2021, as schools tried to provide relief to families and keep enrolments.
SYDNEY FESTIVAL
After 10 long months, Bangarra's dancers return to the stage
"We've had people ring up and say they need their Bangarra fix," says artistic director Stephen Page. "They always feel it's good for the soul."
Powerful Indigenous stories highlight summer festival
The Sydney Film Festival showcased three impressive new Australian films at its debut January event.
Politics
Scott Morrison backs coal wealth for decades to come
The Prime Minister fended off calls to phase out fossil fuels, but also ruled out government subsidies for coal mines.
Business
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Iron ore
Stars align for BHP to scrap its UK dual listing
One of the last barriers to the mining giant dumping its UK dual listing has just been removed.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
World
Germany warns of border closures amid fear of virus mutations
The pressure on intensive care units has eased, but virologists, pointing to the situation in the UK, warn new variants could undo all progress.
Opinion
Trump era spurs new efforts to undermine US dollar's status
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
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Renovator beware: The challenge for anyone planning their new home
A surge in home building has put a further squeeze on building supply chains, already under pressure because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Should you buy a house in the beach town where you went on holidays?
While the spotlight is on coastal towns, buyers are being warned to be on alert for bargains that look too good to be true.
Life & Culture
'Turn it into your tool': How first ladies use clothes to fashion a message
While there's no inauguration ball this time around, the gown a first lady chooses for her black-tie debut has the capacity to shape her time in the White House.
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Style
Vogue's new Kamala Harris cover merely papers over the cracks
Melissa Singer
National fashion editor
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Test cricket
Days numbered for Paine but the problem is who's next?
Paine's shortcomings against India, from his uncharacteristic wicketkeeping mistakes to his on-field behaviour and direction of the team, have highlighted the urgency of Australia having a succession plan.
'Integrity is not negotiable': V'landys sets sights on player agent crackdown
With the reduced salary cap signed off this week, the ARLC boss is turning his focus to a review of the Rugby League Accredited Player Agent Scheme.
How much more fuel does Langer have in the tank?
Approaching the three-year mark of his reign, the Australian coach may well be closer to the end of the road than he is the start.
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NRL off-field behaviour
Dylan Walker free to play in round one as hearing date set for alleged pizza shop assault
Manly's former NSW and Australia utility has previously pleaded not guilty to two counts of common assault after he was arrested on November 1.
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Australian rugby
Stan Sport settles on price, set to make Shute Shield a priority
The price point for the sport's new home has been decided with the new Super Rugby season now less than a month away.
Exhausted Test stars finally return home
Steve Smith and Josh Hazlewood slept in their own beds for the first time since mid-August while Test stars Nathan Lyon and Cameron Green will skip the BBL.
Analysis
Australian cricket
Australia left with burning questions after series loss
As the dust settles on a series loss to India at home, the Australian men's team faces plenty of questions. From captaincy to the bowling ranks and more, we take a look at them.
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'You can't trust a lot of countries': The dilemma facing Tokyo Olympics
How can Olympics organisers guarantee the biggest show on Earth doesn't become the biggest super-spreader?
