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The first real-world data for COVID vaccines is in - and it’s really good news
The world data for COVID-19 vaccines shows that their effectiveness is shooting past scientists’ expectations.
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Brad Hazzard
Hazzard wants to junk federal COVID-19 vaccine rollout as GPs voice disquiet
The NSW Health minister Brad Hazzard is escalating his criticism of the federal plan as doctors complain about insufficient dosage numbers and low payment rates.
Italy and France threaten more vaccine bans following Australia blockade
Trade Minister Dan Tehan says the World Trade Organisation’s new Director-General agrees the blockade sets a worrying precedent for access to vaccines.
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Factional politics
‘It’s our turn’: Inside the Christian Right conference plotting a political takeover
“It’s not branch stacking, it’s participation,” the conference convenor declared. “It’s just turning up. And it’s our turn to turn up.”
Effluent to the affluent: Mosman residents suffer foul tunnel odours
An upgrade of major wastewater tunnel, which runs from Sydney’s western suburbs to North Head at Manly, has resulted in odours escaping into the community.
William and Catherine ‘hopeful of a reconciliation’ with Harry and Meghan
On the eve of a potentially devastating TV interview with the Sussexes, ex-staff speak fondly of ‘the old H’.
Raped naval officer takes aim at defence chief over ‘prey’ comments
An ex-Navy officer has written to Defence Chief Angus Campbell saying that she was raped three times during her time as a midshipman without indulging in the risk factors that he warned make women a target.
Opinion
Political leadership
Movement that got rid of Tony Abbott is gunning for Angus Taylor
Two groups are taking advice from Zali Steggall’s backers on how to unseat the scandal-prone MP.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Updated
Mardi Gras
SCG awash with rainbow flags and sequins as Mardi Gras takes over
The Sydney Cricket Ground was a sea of hot pants and impossibly high heels as thousands of spectators streamed in to celebrate Mardi Gras.
Opinion
Britney Spears
Why did we do what we did to Britney Spears?
For those of us who spent our teens or 20s dancing to Britney Spears and consuming the spectacle of her unravelling, the experience of watching the film was part horror, part shame.
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
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Private Sydney
‘Family always comes first’: Who will turn up to Murdoch’s 90th birthday?
The expat billionaire media mogul celebrates his birthday on Thursday.
Opinion
Aged care royal commission
How Japan puts Australian nursing homes to shame
Why can’t we house old people like the interesting and varied members of the species they are? What if seniors’ housing became a delicious, end-of-journey reward?
Elizabeth Farrelly
Columnist, author, architecture critic and essayist
Opinion
Money Makeover
Six ways to save on private health insurance before the April 1 hikes
With almost a month to go before the regular annual health insurance price rises there are steps you can take to help mitigate the costs.
Jessica Irvine
Senior economics writer
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Federal politics
Reynolds delays return to work, raising questions about future
The Defence Minister will not return to work on Monday as planned, due to ongoing health problems, which emerged following former staffer Brittany Higgin’s rape allegations.
‘We want to hear from you’: Jenkins urges staffers to come forward with complaints
Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins has assured parliamentary staff their stories will remain confidential as part of her review.
How Grace Tame empowered Canberra’s silent survivors to start ‘making some noise’
A speech by the Australian of the Year inspired political staffer Brittany Higgins to come forward with her allegations of rape in Parliament.
Sydney
‘A lot of people were paranoid’: School attendance rules driving up COVID-19 test numbers
School-age children are driving NSW’s five-digit daily coronavirus testing figures, with rules around attendance with mild symptoms sending kids to testing clinics.
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Investigation
‘Treated like a joke’: How the NSW Police ‘boys’ club’ protects serial offenders
A Sun-Herald investigation has uncovered allegations of inappropriate sexual behaviour by senior NSW police as officers say the boys’ club protects serial offenders.
Mystery surrounds suspicious package that washed up at Malabar beach
The package has been seized by organised crime detectives after a section of the beach was declared a crime scene.
Woman dead, three in hospital after multi-car crash on Princes Motorway
Twelve ambulances and two rescue helicopters attended the crash, which left one woman dead and three other people in hospital.
Welcome to Sydneywood: megastars descend on the harbour city
Locals are loving the Hollywood stars making Sydney home, especially those in Vaucluse with children the same age as new neighbour Natalie Portman.
WEEKEND READS
Chris Bowen: ‘I could live my entire political career, never be leader and retire satisfied’
The shadow minister for climate change and energy on achieving net zero emissions by 2050, why turning 40 was a fitness turning point, and his family’s grief.
What a difference a decade makes to reporting claims against powerful men
In the years between two women bringing accusations of rape against politicians, there’s been a shift in how such allegations are treated. Depending on your view, this is cause for hope or unease.
Politics
Investigation
Neville Wran
Bombshell corruption claim about former premier Wran
A new book reveals a damning statement about Neville Wran and his connection to jailed former NSW chief magistrate Murray Farquhar.
Business
Opinion
Money psychology
Social media ‘finfluencers’ are OK, but don’t bank on them
if you look to social media for answers, just make sure you include the voices of people who can be trusted to give well-rounded, expert financial information.
Melissa Browne
Money columnist
World
Vaccine export blocker Italy has largest AstraZeneca reserves in EU
No European Union country has a bigger stock of AstraZeneca vaccines or has used a smaller percentage of its stock than Italy, analysis shows.
Opinion
Why did we do what we did to Britney Spears?
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
The secret to a harmonious family holiday? It begins with the morning meal
Richard Glover
Broadcaster and Sydney Morning Herald columnist
Liberals’ men in blue go zap and hope we forget their women problem
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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Property bydomain
Buy or sell first? The seller's dilemma in a rising Sydney property market
Sydney home values are rising about $780 a day. Should homeowners sell first and take a risk on buying back into a booming market, or do the opposite?
Trophy homes from Palm Beach to Double Bay rush to market
Word is out among the who's who's of Sydney that the property boom is on, and there's a rush to market for trophy homes from Double Bay to Palm Beach.
Life & Culture
Coming 2 America: The rare joy of watching a comedy icon age gracefully
At a time when many of Eddie Murphy’s fellow ageing comedians have been railing at political correctness, Coming 2 America feels like an open-hearted triumph.
Sport
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NRL 2021
Sonny and share: Coach SBW to mentor Suaalii at Roosters
Sonny Bill Williams has quietly slipped into the Roosters’ coaching system and near the top of his list of projects is the development of Joseph Suaalii.
Surf’s Up. Grab Your Helmet.
Pipeline is a surfing mecca, in part because it is so perilous, and many surfers are now wearing helmets in an acknowledgment the sport can be as dangerous as it is cool.
‘It won’t define my life, but I want to win a title’: Cleary
Penrith coach Ivan Cleary is now among the NRL’s all-time longest-serving coaches. But he remains without a title. Is 2021 the year?
Updated
NRL 2021
Warriors launch bold $2.5m bid for 20 home games in 2022
The Warriors will be based on the NSW Central Coast for another three months, but they have big plans to rebuild their profile in New Zealand in 2022.
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NRL 2021
Victim in sex tape scandal set to take civil action against Tyrone May
The fallout from the Tyrone May sex tapes scandal continues, with one of the female victims poised to take civil action against the Penrith playmaker.
Brumbies 27 Rebels 24
Match report
Lonergan’s mammoth kick after siren seals thrilling win for Brumbies
The reserve halfback kicked a long-range penalty to send the Canberra crowd wild in his side’s 27-24 victory over the Rebels on Saturday.
Brisbane 1 Sydney 1
Match report
Remember me? Bobo comes off bench to rescue struggling Sydney FC
The 36-year-old Brazilian salvaged a point for Sydney but the aura of invincibility that once used to carry the champions through matches has evaporated.
Have Your Say
No quick fix, but Penney can buy time at Waratahs with small improvements
Waratahs coach Rob Penney knows it’s going to be a slow process. He will be hoping Waratahs management can hang in there with him.
