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‘Another point of hope’: 300,000 AstraZeneca doses arrive in Australia

The arrival of the Oxford University-AstraZeneca vaccine is the next stage of vaccine availability in Australia.

Albanese says PM must make call on cabinet minister accused of rape

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese during a press conference on industrial relations and the gig economy, at Parliament House in Canberra on  Thursday 25 February 2021. fedpol Photo:

The Labor leader says the Prime Minister is responsible for whether the minister should step aside and whether the government should initiate an inquiry into the allegations.

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Workplace lawsuit against two cabinet ministers looms

Workplace lawsuit against two cabinet ministers looms

Former Coalition media adviser Rachelle Miller is preparing legal action against two high-profile cabinet ministers.

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PM’s absurd position on predators in his ranks is imploding

He knows nothing about a rape 50 metres from his office and does nothing about a staffer he believes to be dodgy.

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Second aide accuses New York Governor of  harassment

A second former aide has come forward with sexual harassment allegations against Cuomo, who responded with a statement saying he never made advances toward her and never intended to be inappropriate.

‘Trump was right’: Conservatives double down on ex-president

Tommy Zegan with his golden Donald Trump statue at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Orlando.

This year’s Conservative Political Action Conference is accompanied by none of the soul-searching you might expect following devastating election defeats.

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‘Hurt and disturbed’: Ray Warren’s family plead for ring return after invasion

The voice of rugby league Ray Warren at his Hall of Fame induction.

The legendary rugby league broadcaster was asleep when thieves broke into his home and stole a precious NRL Hall of Fame memento.

Man charged with attempted murder after Sydney CBD apartment glassing

The Keilor East residents woke to a sledgehammer smashing through their front door.

Police were called to an apartment complex on Liverpool Street in response to reports of a domestic-related assault shortly before 6am.

Sydney man charged after dog bites police officer on the face

The man, 52, allegedly barricaded himself in a garage with the dog when police were called to a house at Georges Hall.

We might as well just tell players they can only tackle from the hips down

Rugby union’s referees simply aren’t good enough and they’re letting the game down.

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The A-League has rediscovered its mojo. Can it make Australia care again?

Victor Sanchez’s last-second winner for  Western United against Melbourne Victory in the A-League 28/2/2021.

The A-League may never become the behemoth that was foretold but it has a role to play, if it can match this season’s on-field brilliance with some off-field ingenuity.

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Signs that a celebrity marriage is over

Kim Kardashian West has filed for divorce from Kanye West after seven years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences.

Well before the press release, there is often a far more subtle undercurrent that emerges, like a deadly rip in a glassy sea.

‘I don’t shop a lot’: Williams on her three wardrobe essentials

“I love trends but I also like to have a classic silhouette to tone it down a little bit.”

“Australia has done an amazing job of keeping COVID at bay, but for us? It’s stay at home, be careful and wear sweats.”

SBS’ new ‘prisoner porn’ series is the latest entry in the race to the bottom

A new series will see recently released prisoners taking up spare rooms in people’s homes for SBS to film and broadcast.

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Sydney lord mayor candidate Linda Scott.

Labor’s Linda Scott to take on Clover Moore for Sydney lord mayor

In pointed comments about her rivals, Cr Scott said she was not running to “settle the scores of old”.

Parents at private boys’ schools back more teaching of sexual consent

Chanel Contos, whose online petition calling on people to come forward with allegations of sexual assault is forcing schools to change.

Parents at Sydney boys’ schools say they are concerned about the culture surrounding their sons and back calls for the schools to do more teaching about sexual consent.

Eastern suburbs council darkens the night sky to reduce light pollution

Light polution of Sydney as seen from Hawkesbury Lookout at Hawkesbury Heights.

Waverley Council is considering ways to cut light pollution in Sydney’s eastern suburbs without affecting public safety.

Boutique hotels and gentrified pubs: the $60m plan to ‘save’ Oxford Street

Composite - 110-122 Oxford Street, Sydney. 23rd February 2021 Photo: Steven Siewert SHD NEWS. For Michael Koziol story on the redevelopment of Oxford Street. Artist impression taken from the Development application for three blocks sold by City of Sydney to AsheMorgan. this is the DA for a big new retail/creative precinct + 75-room hotel.82-106 Oxford Street, Sydney. 23rd February 2021 Photo: Steven Siewert

Developers are investing hundreds of millions of dollars on big plans to transform the iconic Sydney street.

‘Barely on their radar’: Motorcyclists fume over lack of parking in CBD

Cyndie Murphy commutes into the city on her motorcycle up to four times a week.

North Sydney Council is seeking to increase parking spaces for motorcycles and scooters, but it is a different story on the other side of the harbour.

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Victor Sanchez’s last-second winner for  Western United against Melbourne Victory in the A-League 28/2/2021.
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aratahs coach Rob Penney watches on during the warm-up before the round two Super RugbyAU match between the Brumbies and the Waratahs at GIO Stadium.
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Back-to-back thumpings mean Penney’s card may already be marked

Having made the mistake of retaining Daryl Gibson for four years, Waratahs bosses will be less inclined to give their head coach the benefit of the doubt should the losses keep coming.

The voice of rugby league Ray Warren at his Hall of Fame induction.
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NRL 2021

‘Hurt and disturbed’: Ray Warren’s family plead for ring return after home invasion

The legendary rugby league broadcaster was asleep when thieves broke into his home and stole a precious NRL Hall of Fame memento.

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NRL angry Dragons painted Norman as victim

The police and NRL are seething that Corey Norman and his club are portraying the half as a victim after his involvement in a street fight in Cronulla.

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The Waratahs couldn’t have started the season any worse. Now, they have just five days to prepare for a must win clash against the Force.

Joseph Suaalii scoring for North Sydney

‘The sky is the limit’: Suaalii scores double on debut in second grade trial

Joseph Suaalii’s uncle declared “the sky is the limit” after the 17-year-old took just 16 minutes to score in his first senior game.

Deregistered player agent Isaac Moses (bottom right, in blue shirt and black cap) sitting with the Suaalii family on Saturday.

NRL investigating banned manager’s appearance at Suaalii’s debut

The NRL is investigating why banned agent Isaac Moses was sitting with Joseph Suaalii’s entourage at Seiffert Oval on Saturday when he was not officially ticketed for COVID tracing purposes.

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