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Rape-accused cabinet minister preparing to break silence
The federal cabinet minister accused of a decades-old rape is preparing to make a public statement on Wednesday to declare his innocence.
Analysis
Police
The yawning gap where the law’s greatest flaw lies
A woman’s account of her alleged rape more than three decades ago is detailed and distressing – but not a signed police statement.
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Education
Principals to meet with petition organiser over sex assault claims
The principals of 10 eastern suburbs private schools will meet with activist Chanel Contos to address sexual assault claims that have affected hundreds of their former students.
‘Heartache’ for stranded Australians as border ban extended until June
The federal government has extended Australia’s border closure, bringing the total time of the ban to at least 15 months.
Harvey Norman among companies urged to return JobKeeper money
A raft of high-profile businesses have been slammed over their decision to pocket millions in JobKeeper subsidies.
Contagious Brazil COVID-19 variant can re-infect people, scientists warn
A highly transmissible COVID-19 variant that emerged in Brazil and has now been found in 20 countries can re-infect people who previously recovered from the disease, scientists say.
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Electric cars
Maker of world’s most popular electric car blasts Australia’s lack of ambition
Nissan Australia chief executive Stephen Lester says a lack of leadership in embracing electrified cars is out of step with the world’s leading economies.
‘A sentimental guy’: Why that first handshake with Gudinski never left me
I was about to interview Jimmy Barnes, but when the flesh got pressed in the boardroom, I learned who was in charge.
Six Dr Seuss books will no longer be published due to racist images
The books – including And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street and If I Ran the Zoo – will stop being published because of racist and insensitive imagery, Dr Seuss Enterprises said.
Behind the Britney doco that shook Hollywood
A stunning documentary breaks down the misogynistic culture that has left the star a prisoner of her own fame.
Abbott laments lack of substantive figures in public life compared to Howard era
Former prime minister Tony Abbott says the current generation of politicians must accept that the Howard government was far superior to them.
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National security
Breakthrough deal keeps $90b French submarine plan afloat
After reports Australia was willing to walk away from a multibillion-dollar submarine deal, new in-principle agreements all but lock in French company Naval Group.
Forget snakes and spiders - Australia’s deadliest creatures are actually bees
Australia is home to some of the world’s deadliest creatures, but the sting of a common insect is responsible for the most deaths and hospitalisations from venom.
Jo believes ‘the human rights of [her] two sons are being violated every day’
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The Disability Royal Commission has heard that people with a disability are over-medicated because medical staff aren’t trained to communicate with them.
Arrests made after Nine security guard attacked, racially abused
Two have been arrested after a security guard at the Channel Nine building in Melbourne was attacked this week.
Sydney
Accused killer drove around smoking ice with a body in the back of his car, court told
Alex Dion is on trial accused of killing another man in May 2018. He denies killing him, but says he did dump the body.
Human remains found on Mollymook Beach ‘do not belong to Melissa Caddick’
Forensic analysis of remains found on the NSW South Coast on Friday has determined they are human, but belong to a man.
‘Take a good look’: Minister issues warning before council elections
Local councillors who put their own political and personal interests above ratepayers before this year’s elections could be potentially removed from office as part an expanded set of powers given to the watchdog.
‘Further steps’: ICAC investigation into Maguire continues
The former boyfriend of Premier Gladys Berejiklian remains under investigation by the corruption watchdog.
The state’s environmental watchdog is muzzled on forests
Forestry NSW is logging fire-ravaged areas but the environmental watchdog is powerless to stop it, able to act only after the damage is done.
Politics
‘Deeply concerning’: One in five Chinese Australians threatened or attacked during coronavirus
More than a third of Chinese Australians surveyed by the Lowy Institute reported being treated differently or less favourably in the past 12 months and 31 per cent said they were called offensive names.
Business
Greensill expects to reach a deal on selling business this week
Anglo-Australian supply chain finance group Greensill Capital says it has moved closer to a deal to sell its operating business.
World
China’s deputy ambassador warns ‘it’s now a sin to be a friend of China’
Wang Xining said Australia’s children will be ashamed of those who sabotaged the friendship with China and urged business leaders to reset the relationship.
Opinion
The fallout from a public show trial probing rape claim would haunt us all
Chris Uhlmann
Nine News Political Editor
Only one thing will end the squalor of aged care
Ross Gittins
Economics Editor
From Kylie to Barnesy, Gudinski put Australian music on the map
Shaun Carney
Columnist for The Age and Sydney Morning Herald
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Surging house prices could see affordability 'obliterated'
Housing affordability is back on the decline across Australia and could be 'obliterated' by surging property prices, a new report shows.
How home buyers are increasing their budget to keep up with price rises
Potential buyers have been left frustrated after missing out at red-hot auctions, and are going back to the drawing board to try to boost their buying power.
Life & Culture
‘My heart is broken’: Kylie, Springsteen and more mourn Michael Gudinski
Tributes have poured in from some of the biggest names in music in response to the shock news of the death of the Australian music industry legend.
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Trading places: NRL transfer windows could be in place as soon as 2022
The biggest shake up of player movement in rugby league history could be just months away from taking place.
‘Doing it tough’: Hooper finds it hard to watch Waratahs’ woes as Gordon backs Penney
Injured skipper Jake Gordon says the players must take responsibility after the Waratahs went down to record defeats in their first two Super Rugby AU matches.
Tigers reckon PNG prospect Gebbie worth the wait
COVID-19, police checks, visa issues and a lack of phone reception meant the Wests Tigers recruit arrived five months later than hoped.
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Match report
Maclaren at double as depleted City down woeful Wanderers
City overcame the loss of two key imports - one in the warm-up - and the absence of coach Patrick Kisnorbo in an impressive victory.
Wallabies star Koroibete set to make multimillion-dollar move abroad
The winger has received significant offers from international clubs which will almost certainly price Rugby Australia and the Rebels out of discussions.
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FIFA World Cup
Socceroos to be sidelined until June with Nepal clash called off, AFC confirms
The longest period of inactivity in almost half a century for the Australian national team is set to stretch out a few months longer.
‘It wasn’t ideal’: Silver Ferns give groggy Diamonds a wake-up call
An exhausted Diamonds side went down 49-44 in the opening clash of a four-game Constellation Cup series, with the loss heavily blamed on hotel quarantine.
Have Your Say
NRL’s neck-to-knee financials can’t conceal broadcast revenue hit
ARLC boss Peter V’landys appears to be trying to shield the discount given to broadcast partners in 2020. But a few simple calculations paint a clearer picture.
