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‘I was blown away’: eastern suburbs residents turn up for COVID-19 testing
Sydney residents braved blustery conditions to be tested for coronavirus on Thursday as more venues were added to the list of potential exposure sites.
Restrictions return amid search for new variant’s mystery spreader
A newer variant of COVID-19 is believed to be circulating in Sydney, as the city is hit with fresh restrictions ahead of Mother’s Day weekend.
What new virus restrictions mean for Sydneysiders
A raft of limits have been imposed on Sydney, Wollongong, Central Coast and the Blue Mountains.
Hayne supporters in angry scuffle outside court after NRL star jailed for five years
The footballer was jailed for five years and nine months for assaulting a 26-year-old woman in her Newcastle home in September 2018 while his taxi waited outside.
Porter seeks court order to keep parts of ABC defence confidential
Christian Porter and the ABC are at loggerheads over the public release of the broadcaster’s written defence to his defamation claim.
‘Cold War mindset’: Beijing suspends key government dialogue with Australia
China has sent a message that dialogue at the political level will be cut off after the superpower suspended the China-Australia Strategic Economic Dialogue.
‘Monumental moment’: Australia applauds US push for patent-free COVID vaccines
The US, home to some of the world’s largest and most profitable pharmaceutical companies, has previously been a fierce defender of intellectual property rights.
States to discuss flights bringing Australians home from India
National cabinet will meet on Friday and Prime Minister Scott Morrison says he is open to the states accepting flights from India.
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Brisbane
AstraZeneca jab leads to five blood-clot hospitalisations
Five patients, ranging in age from 50 to 74-years-old, received the AstraZeneca vaccine in the past week.
Live
NRL 2021
Addo-Carr crosses for second try as Storm takes 14-0 lead
Premiership credentials go on the line when the defending champions take on an injury ravaged Souths side.
Opinion
Opinion
Johns brothers won’t be ‘laying out witches’ hats’ for Samoa coach Parish
Matthew Johns has rejected calls from the Samoan coach to be his assistant as the battle to coach the Pacific nation intensifies.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Forget Tinder and MAFS – can science fix these broken hearts?
A spate of recent shows propose that DNA can explain the secrets of the heart. What happens next shouldn’t come as a surprise.
Analysis
Media & marketing
Lachlan Murdoch’s visit to Seven sparks News chatter
With one of the senior members of the Murdoch family in town at a pivotal juncture for the company, the rumour mill has understandably gone into overdrive.
How do you solve a problem like social distancing? Rely on your unique skills
When you put musicians together, they want to get as close to each other as possible. COVID-19 forced the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra to come up with another plan.
Sydney
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Racing integrity
Racehorse trainer Kim Waugh charged with animal cruelty
The trainer and wife of former cricketer Mark Waugh is preparing to clear her name after Racing NSW issued charges against her over the treatment of a racehorse.
Follow the leader: Labor’s mass walk-out amid question time chaos
In the latest chaotic scenes to erupt at State Parliament this week, Labor walked out en masse after Speaker Jonathan O’Dea kicked Opposition Leader Jodi McKay out of the house after she refused to follow his orders.
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Crime
‘Stuart is safe’: MacGill’s partner still fearful following alleged kidnapping
On Wednesday, news broke that the 50-year-old spin bowler had been allegedly kidnapped from outside his home on Sydney’s lower north shore by four men including the brother of his partner.
Dozens of Sydney bus services cut in eastern suburbs transport overhaul
More than 20 bus routes will be cut from Sydney’s eastern suburbs and another 23 “modified” as part of a major overhaul of the region’s transport system.
‘There is no time limit’: Jack de Belin jury could keep deliberating into next week
The jury in the trial of footballers Jack de Belin and Callan Sinclair has signalled they may continue deliberating into next week to reach a unanimous verdict.
Politics
Minister vetoes advice to loan $280m to wind farm but company to push ahead
Renewable energy developer Neoen says it will move forward with a planned wind farm after Keith Pitt vetoed a Northern Australia Infrastructure Fund funding recommendation.
Business
Rio Tinto investors revolt against ex-CEO pay after cave blast crisis
Rio Tinto investors have opposed a lucrative exit package given to the miner’s ex-CEO despite the blasting of the Juukan Gorge occurring under his watch.
World
Colombia, strained by pandemic and poverty, explodes in protest
The explosion of frustration could presage unrest across Latin America, where several countries face the same combustible mix of health and economic crises.
Opinion
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Property bydomain
What's the best way to take advantage of ultra-low interest rates?
A booming market makes upgrading challenging, but buying a bigger and better home isn't the only thing owners can do to take advantage of the conditions.
Why are some sellers copping losses of up to 40 per cent?
Even though we're in a hot market, these are the properties experiencing price drops, with vendors struggling to recoup what they paid.
Life & Culture
It’s never been an easy watch. Is it time to give up on Handmaid’s Tale?
Two TV critics argue whether the fourth season of the dystopian drama has lost its way or is as gripping as ever.
Sport
Live
NRL 2021
NRL 2021 round nine LIVE updates: South Sydney Rabbitohs v Melbourne Storm at Stadium Australia
Premiership credentials go on the line when the defending champions take on a Souths side that has won all seven games since defeat to the Storm in the season opener. Our coverage starts about 7.20pm.
Jarryd Hayne jailed for five years and nine months for sexual assault
The former NRL footballer assaulted a 26-year-old woman in her Newcastle home in September 2018 while his taxi waited outside.
Opinion
NRL 2021
Johns brothers won’t be ‘laying out witches’ hats’ for Samoa coach Parish
Matthew Johns has rejected calls from the Samoan coach to be his assistant as the battle to coach the Pacific nation intensifies.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Hussey to be airlifted to Chennai as players begin long journey home
Michael Hussey’s IPL franchise want their batting coach to be closer to the team’s base so they can provide him with better medical care in his recovery from COVID-19.
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NRL 2021
V’landys says ‘next 48 hours crucial’ in deciding fate of Magic Round
It may require the players to return to life in a bubble, but the NRL’s biosecurity expert is confident Magic Round in Brisbane will proceed as planned.
‘He wouldn’t let Queensland down’: Eels coach backs Mahoney for Origin
Reed Mahoney, the Eels No. 9 with cauliflower ears and a liking for laser hair removal on his legs and buttocks, is glad to be in the Maroons’ Origin debate.
Tszyu to beat Zerafa by knockout, predicts Horn
Having been in the ring with both Tim Tszyu and Michael Zerafa, former world champion Jeff Horn is uniquely qualified to predict a winner.
Have Your Say
The Brumbies start fast and the Reds finish strong. Who wins the rest?
Queensland and the Brumbies are the last two sides left standing in Super Rugby AU, and the form guide shows how tightly contested the final will be.
