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National security
‘Strategic own goal’: Defence reviews Port of Darwin’s Chinese ownership
The Northern Territory’s 99-year-lease of the Port of Darwin to Landbridge has unsettled national security figures in the government since it was signed six years ago.
Manhunt under way for foreign ship crew member
The Pakistani national disembarked on Saturday night after the ship, Polaris 3, docked at the Port of Townsville, according to Nine News.
Sam Newman ‘devastated’ after wife’s sudden death
Amanda Brown, 50, was found by Newman lying on the floor of the couple’s Docklands apartment on Saturday.
Kerryn Phelps drops out of Sydney mayoral race
Dr Phelps has announced she will bow out of the race to become Sydney’s next lord mayor due to the health issues of a close family member.
‘Like a war’: India sets pandemic record with 400,000 cases in a day
Even as the US and Europe move away from the darkest days of the pandemic, other countries are engaged in a desperate struggle against the virus.
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Crime
Sydney woman dragged beneath car driven by mother
A mother has been charged after allegedly running over her daughter while drink driving during her son’s 21st birthday party.
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Renting
‘Desperate’ regional renters forced to apply for homes sight unseen
Real estate agents in regional areas with housing shortages are asking prospective tenants to complete a rental application before letting them attend a property inspection.
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High school
The schools adopting gender-neutral uniforms
Hunters Hill’s new uniform is on trend with two very 2021 themes: environmental sustainability and gender neutrality.
My marriage wasn’t all bad. But after turning 40, I realised it wasn’t enough
I tried to ignore the heart pangs when I saw a friend’s husband do something as minor as touching her affectionately on the arm. But eventually, I had to end it.
Culprit behind Brown’s mysterious injury charged
Nathan Brown’s injury baffled most onlookers as he limped from the field in pain, but the Eels are hopeful he has avoided serious injury.
Chammas on Monday
NRL 2021
Flying mullet man: Zac Cini an instant cult hero
The Tigers didn’t see Zac Cini playing a big part in the club’s future, but he may have changed a few minds.
Morris ‘will be put to work’ to help Roosters, Robinson says
Leading the tributes for his injured winger, the Roosters coach said Morris would be used to help educate other teammates, fast-tracking his ambition to become a coach.
Sydney
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Guns
The suburbs where a million firearms are being kept in private arsenals
There are concerns the actual number is higher as unregistered weapons cross the border, prompting renewed calls for a national firearms registry.
Opinion
Private Sydney
Murdoch thrilled to be back in Sydney, while Packer only reminded of failures
The relationships two of our highest flyers - Lachlan Murdoch and James Packer - have with the city is a study in contrasts.
Andrew Hornery
Private Sydney Columnist
Fears over plans for skydiving at Royal Randwick Racecourse
A plan to bring night racing and skydiving to Randwick Racecourse has won the backing of the NSW minister responsible for racing.
Guard charged after man knocked unconscious outside Kings Cross club
The man, 33, was trying to gain entry to Showgirls on Darlinghurst Road when the guard allegedly pushed him.
BMW driver charged after woman dies in crash between car and bus
The car allegedly ran a red light and hit the bus on Saturday morning, leaving the front-seat passenger trapped.
Politics
Parents could save up to $125 per week in childcare fees, but there’s a catch
Parents will have to wait until after the next election to benefit, with concerns that it won’t boost women’s workforce participation enough.
Business
Netflix Australia revenue grows off major COVID-19 streaming boom
Netflix Australia made $20.5 million in revenue last year. Its tax bill was less than $600,000.
World
book extract
Inside China
Teaching the living dead: My classroom in Xinjiang
When a hand was raised, I first looked at the armed guard to my right, making sure the question was allowed.
Opinion
When is it OK to criticise a prime minister’s spouse?
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
When it comes to protecting Byron Bay, why not #boycottInsta too?
Anna Lockwood
Former Byron Bay resident
Scott Morrison rejects big ideas but one has seeped into his approach to borders
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
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Property bydomain
The idyllic and family-friendly suburb that's less than 30 years old
With an abundance of semi and free-standing houses, this small breakaway postcode has gained a warm, inviting reputation.
The Sydney suburbs where house prices have climbed by six figures
The median house price across more than 130 Sydney suburbs is up $100,000-plus from a year ago. Buyers in some pockets need to find an extra $800,000.
Life & Culture
Mobile phones, bushfires and COVID: How Ginger Meggs has evolved with the times
Changes are made gradually, but the Ginger Meggs of 2021 has a racially diverse group of friends and speaks like a modern Australian kid, rather than using catchphrases like “ripper!” and “you beaut!“.
Opinion
Sydney Writers' Festival
It’s time we celebrate the world’s ‘perfect’ bookworms
Richard Glover
Broadcaster and Sydney Morning Herald columnist
Sport
Chammas on Monday
NRL 2021
Flying mullet man from Minchinbury: Cini an instant cult hero
The Tigers didn’t see Zac Cini playing a big part in the club’s future, but in front of almost 100 rowdy friends, he may have changed a few minds.
‘It wasn’t about me’: Tigers ease pressure on Maguire with upset win over Dragons
After a week of headlines about the future of their coach, the Tigers edged away from the bottom of the ladder with a fighting win as Zac Cini scored on his debut..
‘He’ll be put to work’: Robinson reveals how ‘incredible’ Morris will help the Roosters
One of the game’s best wingers has seemingly played his last game, and his coach first led the tributes and then spoke of his importance to the squad for the rest of the year.
Culprit behind Brown’s mysterious injury identified and charged
Nathan Brown’s injury baffled most onlookers as he limped from the field in pain and the Eels are hopeful he has avoided serious injury.
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NRL 2021
‘Their actions aren’t backing their words’: Payten slams the Cowboys
The battle of Todd Payten’s current and former clubs fell the way of the latter in a thrilling finish at Central Coast Stadium.
Analysis
Super Rugby
Protocols are wrong if Pulu hit judged the same as genuine coathanger
Rugby must now be in danger of mistaking foul play with a split-second error of judgment or a momentary lapse of technique.
Swifts claim first extra-time victory to kick off Super Netball season
Extra time, introduced for the first time in 2021, came immediately into play on Sunday as the Swifts beat the Firebirds 69-66 at Nissan Arena.
Have Your Say
Rugby suffers from financial struggles in New Zealand, so how would a new NRL team survive?
The great majority of NRL teams are propped up by millions of dollars a year by the NRL, so I just can’t see the value of a second team in New Zealand.
