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In major coup, Mathias Cormann elected next OECD secretary-general
Cormann’s election is a strategic coup for the Australian government, and also catapults the former finance minister onto the world stage.
Brisbane hospital locked down after staff member tests positive for COVID-19
The staff member, believed to be a doctor, was infectious while moving around in the community on Thursday and contact tracing is under way.
Morrison heralds ‘new dawn’ as Quad leaders pledge 1b vaccines
The PM and his US, Indian and Japanese counterparts pledged to distribute 1 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses to neighbouring countries as part of a massive “vaccine diplomacy” effort.
PM pressured over vaccine timeline as experts stand by AstraZeneca shot
The Opposition says the speed of the rollout is “simply not good enough” but the PM says weekly numbers are improving after initial delays in shipments.
Former partner of Porter’s accuser challenges Attorney-General’s denial
James Hooke, now a senior managing director with Macquarie Group, said he had “clear recollections of relevant discussions” with both the woman and Christian Porter.
Opinion
Political leadership
Australia’s women are roaring, but where are their Coalition sisters?
As women prepare to march on Parliament House in Canberra, the Coalition’s female parliamentarians have little to say on the issues that have spurred the anger. And the Prime Minister has missed an opportunity.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
NSW was warned rushed airport metro would lead to cost blow-out
The internal document outlining potential cost and timeline concerns was tabled to NSW Parliament less than 24 hours before a scathing Infrastructure Australia found the benefits of the project did not justify its $11 billion price tag.
‘Nostalgic cranks’: Demolition restarts on Ryde’s civic centre after heritage halt
Heritage NSW had imposed a 40-day stop-work order preventing demolition of the 1960s civic centre following an unlikely push from a lobby group for developers.
Analysis
University
New Sydney uni boss Mark Scott faces academics’ ire
The former ABC managing director will have to navigate the “thinly-disguised prejudice between academics and non-academic staff” when he becomes vice-chancellor.
UK police confirm body found in woodland is of missing woman Sarah Everard
The 33-year-old disappeared while walking home from a friend’s house in south London and police have arrested a serving officer on suspicion of her kidnap and murder.
Spanish police seize home-made submarine able to carry two tonnes of drugs
Police said the nine-metre craft, which had three portholes and was painted light blue, was likely “going to go into the high seas to meet a mother ship (to) take on board the drugs”.
Hughesy’s desperate hunt for a Sydney home
“At this rate we’ll be living in Kyle’s pool shed,” says comedian Dave Hughes, who is struggling to find somewhere for his young family to live.
Broncos 16 Eels 24
Match report
Eels didn’t respect Broncos in comeback win, coach says
Brad Arthur was pleased with the result but said Parramatta didn’t take Brisbane seriously enough and must improve out of sight against the Storm next week.
Opinion
The Fitz Files
Brady’s example shows Smith might miss Storm more than Storm misses Smith
The comparisons between Cameron Smith and Tom Brady are obvious. But Thursday night might have shown us a factor where they differ.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
NRL SEASON KICKS OFF
Brandon Smith targets 3-0 start as Storm hooker duel continues
Brandon Smith surprised himself by playing 70 minutes in the season-opening win over Souths but he knows his only way to retain the starting hooker role will be to keep on winning games.
‘Chief energy officer’: How Luai became the ‘CEO’ of Panthers
Nathan Cleary is Penrith’s headline act, but there is one teammate seen as even more vital to the club on and off the field.
Sydney
Severe thunderstorm rolls over Sydney, flooding at Marrickville
A severe thunderstorm hit Sydney on Friday night with flooding reported at a train station in the inner west.
Rough seas and dim light: Inside the fishing boat raid to nab 200kg of cocaine
Authorities spent two days training for the operation to seize hundreds of kilograms of cocaine, search a 330-metre boat and arrest a 27-year-old Australian man.
Police Commissioner says government let him hold paid role on bank board
Mick Fuller, who was reportedly blocked from a position with the ARL Commission last month, says the government allowed him to have a paid role on the board of the Police Bank.
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Courts
‘Crime of viciousness’: Sydney woman jailed 21 years for decapitating mother
Jessica Camilleri used seven steak knives to stab her mother more than 100 times in the neck and head, breaking four of the weapons and decapitating her victim in the process.
Analysis
University
Mark Scott may not have a PhD. But he knows how to talk to politicians
Sydney University’s choice of Mark Scott as vice-chancellor is bold. But it could be exactly what the sector needs
WEEKEND READS
Louise Adler: ‘I don’t think my generation of feminists really did change the world’
The publisher-at-large for Hachette discusses the impact of the sexual revolution on her life, growing up in a Jewish household, and how she is finding her 60s.
Good Weekend Superquiz and Saturday Target Time, March 13
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today's interactive superquiz and target.
Politics
Australia warned tariff removal push will not placate Europe’s desire for green trade penalties
Australia is fighting back against the European Union’s push to impose carbon levies on countries with weak emissions laws.
Business
Exclusive
Fintech
‘Wildly exaggerated’: Why ANZ’s boss isn’t buying the buy now, pay later hype
ANZ chief Shayne Elliott says digital disruption is massive, but don’t expect the bank to jump on the latest fintech craze for the sake of it.
Opinion
Wage scandal
Australia’s shocking wage theft scandals keep coming by the truckload
Adele Ferguson
Investigative journalist and columnist
World
Spanish police seize home-made submarine able to carry two tonnes of drugs
Police said the nine-metre craft, which had three portholes and was painted light blue, was likely “going to go into the high seas to meet a mother ship (to) take on board the drugs”.
Opinion
Berejiklian government building a wall of woe under the cover of caring
Elizabeth Farrelly
Columnist, author, architecture critic and essayist
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Property bydomain
Adult toy magnate trades in his Seaforth house for $6.5m
Title Deeds: Elsewhere, former Vogue editor Kirstie Clements to downsize from Queens Park and Seven's James Warburton buys at Palm Beach.
There's a reason why this home is highly sought after - and it's not just the views
As Mosman's housing market outperforms most Sydney suburbs, this luxury sandstone house may be one of the suburb's biggest sellers.
Life & Culture
‘I’m just trying to stay alive’: as the end approaches, David Gulpilil is feted one more time
The great Aboriginal actor reflects on a life of extremes in a new documentary that had a world premiere in Adelaide.
Sport
Broncos 16 Eels 24
Match report
Eels coach says his side didn’t respect Broncos in comeback win
Brad Arthur was pleased with the result but said Parramatta didn’t take Brisbane seriously enough and must improve out of sight against the Storm next week.
Did the Panthers need to lose a grand final before they can win one?
The shortest off-season in history has helped the healing process. But what has Ivan Cleary done to pick up his squad after the grand final heartbreak?
Most players don’t switch clubs to get more money, poll reveals
As the NRL considers introducing trade windows to regulate player movements, a survey of 377 NRL footballers suggests money isn’t the main factor behind the long list of broken contracts.
Knights 32 Bulldogs 16
Match report
Ground-Dog Day returns for Canterbury as they crash to Knights defeat
New coach, same disappointing result as Canterbury lost 32-16 in the Hunter.
CA the big winner in broadcast fee battle as Seven vows to fight on
CA has dodged a major bullet with Channel Seven awarded only a fraction of the broadcast fee reduction it was seeking for the just completed summer of cricket.
Opinion
The Fitz Files
Brady’s example shows Smith might miss Storm more than Storm misses Smith
The comparisons between Cameron Smith and Tom Brady are obvious. But Thursday night might have shown us a key factor where they differ.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
‘Pillow-fists’: Sinclair responds to Ready’s red-card punch to face
The Waratahs forward received an apology from Andrew Ready after being punched in the head last Friday but his partner was still less than impressed.
Have Your Say
NRL will struggle to argue Folau isn’t fit and proper for rugby league
The NRL could find itself vulnerable to legal challenge if it refuses to register Israel Folau on the grounds he does not pass their threshold as a fit and proper person.
