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‘Bring our people back’: Sydney doctor’s rescue pledge
A doctor who helped bring 3000 Australians back from India in just three weeks last year says the Indian-Australian community wants a concrete government plan for the repatriation of stranded citizens.
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Michael Hussey
Michael Hussey tests positive for COVID-19 in India: reports
Former Australian cricketer and IPL batting coach Michael Hussey has tested positive to COVID-19, according to Indian media.
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Electric cars
‘Laughing stock of the world’: Minister’s warning over electric car tax
Australia risks becoming the world’s laughing stock if state governments impose electric vehicle taxes too early, according to NSW Transport Minister Andrew Constance.
$600m resilience agency to aid disaster recovery
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the funding, to be included in next Tuesday’s budget, would help communities rebuild and strengthen defences against future disasters.
Push to turn off gas to help reach state’s climate goal
Gas appliances including heaters, hot water services and cooktops would be phased out under a proposed moratorium on new gas connections to households.
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Myanmar coup
Home Affairs investigating relatives of Myanmar military in Australia
The Australian government will also announce on Wednesday it will extend the visas of Myanmar nationals so that they aren’t forced to return to the country in the wake of the coup.
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Property development
Government wants housing plan to include private investment on public land
The NSW government will urge the private sector to come up with new development ideas for its extensive public property portfolio as part of a new 20-year plan for housing.
90-minute presidency: Upper house chaos as NSW MPs bicker over plum role
Gladys Berejiklian’s preferred candidate, Natasha Maclaren-Jones, was president for 1.5 hours before being ousted by her colleague Matthew Mason-Cox.
Contract talks won’t push Reynolds into hasty return
The off-contract Souths star won’t rush his return from a thumb injury for the sake of staying on the radar of rival clubs.
Parents’ health habits, even before birth, may influence a child’s wellbeing
Physical activity and diet might have long-lasting effects on a child’s health, a new animal study suggests.
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Gig economy
Uber rewards given and then taken away, say riders
The food delivery giant alleges some people claimed payments they weren’t entitled to, but drivers say the rewards were withdrawn without clear explanation.
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, writes children’s book based on Harry and Archie
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, is to publish a children’s book called The Bench, publisher Random House Children’s Books said.
Sydney
City life
Lucas prepares to open as Hemmes prepares to land
It’s been three years since Chris Lucas, owner of Chin Chin, instituted a cross border poaching raid on Martin Benn and Vicki Wild of Sepia.
How to nail your biggest wardrobe investment: the winter coat
It’s likely to be the single biggest purchase you will make in any season. Don’t be seduced by the shiny gold buttons, it’s important our outer-most layer ticks the boxes for cut, colour, fabric and passes the ‘robot arm’ test.
Sydney
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NRL off-field behaviour
Sam Burgess had 32 traffic offences before he tested positive to cocaine
The former NRL star pleaded guilty to three driving charges after he was pulled over by police and tested positive for cocaine.
Plot to import heroin into NSW foiled after tip-off from Chinese authorities
Federal police have foiled an international crime syndicate’s alleged attempt to import 74.5 kg of heroin into NSW and Western Australia.
Cockatoo Island to be transformed with shops and performance spaces
Sydney Harbour’s largest island would incorporate a creative precinct, eateries and waterfront parkland under plans to turn it into a “must-see destination”.
Inner West mayor had conflict of interest over call for apology
Darcy Byrne is facing potential suspension after a tribunal found him guilty of allegations arising out of a stoush over a plan to develop part of Marrickville.
‘Fairness and justice’: Family of teen look forward to officer facing court
Video of the incident, which circulated on social media, showed the police officer appearing to trip and handcuff the 17-year-old boy last year.
Politics
Gas plant subsidies ‘like putting lipstick on a pig’
Investors and private enterprise warn that taxpayer subsidies for new gas power projects are squeezing out private industry.
Business
Pfizer eyes $34b in COVID-19 sales in 2021, sees demand lasting for years
Pfizer laid out a plan to turn its vaccine into a long-term business as its boss bets COVID-19 will become endemic, requiring people to get regular shots for years to come.
World
Brazilian teenager kills three children, two workers in childcare centre
Other children were taken to hospital with injuries along with the knife-wielding attacker, who was overpowered by police.
Opinion
The Gateses are parting ways, but they’re not alone
Kate Halfpenny
Australians don’t want a war with China. We need to speak up
David Brophy
Senior lecturer in Modern Chinese History
The US dollar is on the nose again and that spells trouble for the RBA
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
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Property bydomain
The unenviable outlook for home buyers as property investors return
Either house prices keep rising as the RBA lets the market run, or regulators worry about investors and make it harder to get a loan. It's not much of a choice.
Trying to rent? There are less rentals sitting empty now than before COVID
Australia's rental vacancy rate is back at pre-pandemic levels, but as many as one in 10 rental homes are still sitting empty in some areas.
Life & Culture
‘There will be doors that will not open’: Why Shakira Clanton will never give up
Shakira Clanton opens up about racism, sexism and lessons learnt from her powerful mother.
Sport
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Coronavirus pandemic
Michael Hussey tests positive for COVID-19 in India: reports
Former Australian cricketer and IPL batting coach Michael Hussey has tested positive to COVID-19, according to Indian media.
Updated
Australian cricket
Postponement of IPL leaves Australian players stranded in India
The sensational development came after a member of David Warner’s team, Sunrisers Hyderabad, became the latest player to test positive to coronavirus.
Broncos considering shock play for Raiders star Josh Hodgson
The Broncos have held high-level discussions about signing the English No.9 for next year as part of a spine revamp that could include South Sydney halfback Adam Reynolds.
‘They know what I am capable of’: Reynolds says injury won’t impact contract talks
The off-contract Souths star won’t rush his return from a thumb injury for the sake of staying on the radar of rival clubs.
The 22-year-old Queenslander out to join Ali, Frazier and Foreman
Heavyweight boxing prodigy Justis Huni will be better known for fighting Paul Gallen in coming months, but joining the pantheon of Olympic champions has always been his goal.
Buddy’s understudy ready to join main cast after priceless lessons from the master
Young forward Hayden McLean and the Swans are now reaping the rewards of Lance Franklin’s selfless decision last year to join the bubble despite a season-ending injury.
Rennie to slam door on McMahon’s bid to make Wallabies return
Sean McMahon was one of the hottest talents in Australian rugby when he left for Japan in 2017, but Dave Rennie is happy with his current options.
Have Your Say
Wright move: Why captain O’Connor can give Reds the edge in decider
Liam Wright’s return to the captaincy against the Force on Saturday merely showed how effective the Reds’ game plan has been under stand-in skipper O’Connor, who has matured into an intelligent leader.
