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Vaccines for over-50s to be brought forward as national cabinet reconfigures rollout
The vaccine rollout is the focus of Monday’s meeting of state and national leaders, the first of new bi-weekly summits aimed at getting the COVID-19 vaccination effort back on track.
Family caught virus from guests in Sydney hotel quarantine
A family who tested positive for COVID-19 inside a quarantine hotel have been reclassified as locally acquired cases.
COVID survivors may require just one shot of a two-dose vaccine
Giving previously infected people just one vaccine shot could free up more than 110 million doses worldwide.
‘They’ve got a big fight on their hands’: US giant Netflix gets dose of Byron reality
It was supposed to be a landmark moment for Netflix. But the announcement of the company’s first local reality series, Byron Baes, has upset the local community.
Analysis
Federal politics
Albanese’s election strategy: Don’t interrupt your enemy while he’s stuffing up
As Scott Morrison tries to get the vaccine rollout back on track, the Labor leader is deliberately flying under the radar.
Bitcoin becomes another factor in China-US contest
Bitcoin’s value is going through the roof. But investors and analysts are divided over how cryptocurrencies will play out in global politics.
Sewers, gutters and an airport road: Sydney’s strangest heritage listings
The list of heritage items in NSW includes public toilets, park benches, bus shelters and sewers.
She sat alone at the funeral, but there is support behind the scenes
The image of the Queen isolated on the church pew broke hearts around the world, but she can seek comfort within her royal bubble.
Opinion
Vale
Duke offers a clue on how to bridge the great climate divide
Prince Philip was a conservationist, but hollow activism repelled him.
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
Opinion
Reality TV
MAFS season finale reaches madcap zenith
At some point you just have to raise your hands and offer a silent salute.
Robert Moran
Culture Reporter
MAFS charity hunk Jake Edwards tardy with his paperwork
The charities commission is not happy with the Married At First Sight star.
Opinion
Wellbeing
Beating the ‘Sunday blues’ with a life hack learned from the pandemic
Since being forced to work from home, I’ve found myself soaking in an unfamiliar sense of tranquillity on Sundays. And it seems I’m not the only one to discover this mind trick.
Sophie Aubrey
Deputy Lifestyle Editor
Bulldog sent off for first time in 14 years as Cowboys break win drought
Hetherington was sent off in the 56th minute of the Cowboys’ 30-18 win, as the club claimed their first back-to-back win in over a year.
Dragons 14 Warriors 20
Match report
Tuivasa-Sheck wins battle of fullbacks as Warriors end Dragons’ streak
The battle of the No.1s finished with a clear winner as the rugby union-bound superstar helped end St George Illawarra’s four-game winning run at Kogarah.
Herald turns 190
There is no other job I would rather do
In Year 11, I enrolled in a journalism class just to fill out my timetable. I expected the class to be boring and pointless but by the end of the term, I had discovered my passion.
Editorial
Sworn to no master, of no sect am I (v2.0)
190 years after it was first published, we revisit the principles that have made the Sydney Morning Herald Australia’s longest-running newspaper.
The Herald's View
Editorial
Sydney
How Sydney rose from colony to thriving city
As well as the first railway and first tram, the Herald has covered such significant moments as the opening of the Harbour Bridge, Opera House and Warragamba Dam.
Digital nomads take to the water as #boatlife trend booms
First, the #vanlife trend made caravanning cool for a new generation. Now, #boatlife is taking it to the water.
Catholic schools split over Mark Latham’s anti-trans education bill
The main state body, Catholic Schools NSW, has backed Mark Latham’s proposal but the Parramatta diocese is dead against.
Teen charged after ride-share driver knocked unconscious, passengers questioned
An Ola ride-share driver is in hospital after being knocked unconscious during an alleged confrontation with a passenger in north-west Sydney early on Sunday morning.
‘Potholes you could lose a dog down’: The worst roads in Sydney revealed
The Inner West Council fixes about 9000 potholes a year, but road users say roads in Waverley and Burwood councils are the worst in Sydney.
Politics
Exclusive
Coronavirus pandemic
Support grows in Morrison government for next-gen vaccines being made locally
Cutting edge vaccines to fight COVID-19 could be made in Australia, with support growing in the Morrison government for onshore manufacturing.
Business
Exclusive
Startups
Airtasker’s global expansion could be hit by Airbnb trademark stoush
Tech giant Airbnb is battling gig economy startup Airtasker in a trademark stoush in Europe that could impact Airtasker’s ambitions for expansion in the region.
World
‘Summer’s going to be great’: Aussie cafes in England brew hope in a cup
As Britain’s vaccination rollout unlocks England from forced hibernation, the Australians who run cafes look for that post-pandemic economic jolt.
Opinion
Why I’ve decided to buy shares and how I intend to do it
Jessica Irvine
Senior economics writer
The politics of the twerk - and other matters of state
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
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'Unplug and unwind': Return to nature at this eco retreat
Guests are encouraged to try mindful “forest bathing” – a therapy that connects the senses with fresh air and the soundtrack of the bush.
Why does this suburb stand out? Hint, it's not just for the village lifestyle
On Sydney's opulent lower north shore, this postcode's distinct architectural heritage and unique way of life is attracting buyers from other luxury hotspots.
Life & Culture
I went to a stretch therapist and hardly recognised my body afterwards
The most obvious benefit of assisted stretching is its impact on flexibility and mobility; but it also helps your nervous system, blood pressure and mental wellbeing.
Sport
Bulldog sent off for first time in 14 years as Cowboys break back-to-back win drought
Hetherington was sent off in the 56th minute of the Cowboys 30-18 win, as the club claimed their first back-to-back win in over a year in Townsville.
NRL considers stricter rules for taking players off for head knocks
After a weekend of controversy over the on-field handling of head knocks, the league’s medical advisory panel will consider tougher protocols on game day.
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NRL 2021
Tuivasa-Sheck wins battle of fullbacks as Warriors end Dragons’ streak
The battle of the No.1s finished with a clear winner as the rugby union-bound superstar helped end St George Illawarra’s four-game winning run at Kogarah.
Sydney FC 2 Adelaide 2
Match report
Baumjohann-inspired Sydney FC sucker-punched by late Adelaide rally
A late comeback from Adelaide United denied Sydney FC three points, overshadowing a stunning display from Alex Baumjohann in a 2-2 draw at Leichhardt Oval.
Latrell Mitchell fined for kicking out at rival, faces three-week ban for high shot
Mitchell was handed three charges on Sunday by the NRL match review committee following the Rabbitohs’ 18-14 win against the Tigers on Saturday night.
Cody Simpson, followed by millions, has been starstruck at the Australian swimming championships
Music star-turned-elite swimmer Cody Simpson is used to the spotlight. But says it’s ‘surreal’ to be competing alongside Australia’s aquatic superstars on the Gold Coast.
Analysis
NRL 2021
Morris axing shines light on Sharks’ culture
The united front presented by Sharks chief Dino Mezzatesta and chairman Steve Mace as they pushed John Morris out the door is relatively new. The pair were in conflict not that long ago.
Have Your Say
I’d love to see Perenara in the NRL, but it’s a big risk for the All Blacks star and Roosters
Part of the All Blacks’ sustained success has been a willingness to learn skills from other sports, but TJ Perenara’s reported NRL links could be a bridge too far.
