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Coronavirus pandemic
More than 1000 people expected to return from India by the end of June
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said the three-week pause on flights has worked to slow the rate of infections in quarantine and the first flight into Darwin will touch down on May 15.
NSW records no local cases on first full day of restrictions for Sydney
NSW has reported no new local coronavirus cases, as Premier Gladys Berejiklian warned the source of infection in an eastern suburbs couple may never be found.
Free beer offered as US vaccine drive turns to bribes
The United States is running out of people willing to get vaccinated, forcing governments and businesses to deploy unusual techniques to sway the hesitant.
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Climate policy
Australia invited to G7 talks so ‘pressure could be applied’ on its climate stance
A UK government official with direct knowledge of the talks said one of the reasons Australia was included was so climate could be addressed.
Christian Porter wants ABC’s ‘entire defence’ thrown out, court told
The ABC’s hotly-anticipated defence to his defamation claim was filed in the Federal Court on Tuesday night, but has yet to be released publicly.
Cambage threatens Tokyo boycott over AOC’s ‘whitewashed’ promo shoots
The WNBA star has taken aim at the Australian Olympic team’s lack of diversity in shoots.
Analysis
Wallabies
Why is rugby so scared of going back to its roots?
Amateur rugby is generally agreed to be the code’s strongpoint but Rugby Australia is going to extraordinary lengths to stop its elite level from slipping back to that same amateur status.
ASC apologises to past AIS athletes subjected to ‘inappropriate treatment’
The ASC board said sorry to former alumni of the high performance sports “factory”.
‘Rather die’: Crocs are back - but who’s actually wearing them?
The ‘ugly’ clogs have been enjoying record sales, but it’s a trend to embrace with caution.
Practical and freeing: Pandemic puts a pause on showering
The pandemic upended the use of zippered pants and changed people’s drinking habits. There are now indications that it has caused some to abandon washing themselves.
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Review
Tina Fey does it again: Girl group comedy is one of funniest things you’ll see
Girls5eva quickly proves itself to be one of the most charming, insightful and flat-out hilarious shows right now.
Opinion
Immigration
Our closed borders have turbo-charged the economy’s recovery
The economy’s rebound from the lockdowns of last year has been truly remarkable – far better than anyone dared to hope. Even so, it’s not quite as miraculous as it looks.
Ross Gittins
Economics Editor
‘I come from a family forged by tragedies’: Hunter Biden
US President Joe Biden’s younger – and sole surviving – son battled alcoholism and drug addiction in the wake of losing his brother, Beau, to brain cancer in 2015.
NRL 2021
Rabbitohs 0 Storm 50
Six again: Josh Addo-Carr rewrites record books as Storm thump Souths
The Storm winger became the first man since Newtown’s Jack Troy in 1950 to score six tries in a premiership match as Melbourne thrashed Souths 50-0.
‘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.
Sydney
‘Storm in a teacup’: Inner west cafe ordered to remove yellow signage
The council ordered the popular cafe to tear down the bright signage because the size, location and colour required approval.
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.
‘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.
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.
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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.
Politics
Exclusive
Income tax
Aged care before tax cuts: Experts say budget needs revenue, not tax relief
Policy experts Bernie Fraser and Andrew Podger say the government’s next tax cuts to start in 2024-25 must be re-thought.
Business
Macquarie to exit coal by 2024, hikes dividend
The investment banking giant has declared it will fully exit coal within three years and will remain committed to the oil and gas sector.
World
No plan to shoot down Chinese rocket, says Pentagon chief
A Chinese tabloid characterised reports that the rocket is “out of control” and could cause damage as “Western hype.”
Opinion
Sydney’s unlucky community case becomes ultimate barbecue stopper
Dom Knight
Writer, broadcaster and co-founder of The Chaser and Giant Dwarf
Our policy on India leaves us in a weird place
Waleed Aly
Columnist, co-host of Ten's The Project and academic
Scott Morrison learning all the wrong lessons from travel ban backlash
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
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Property bydomain
Before and after: The resurrection of a heritage home saved from demolition
It had rising damp, a missing chimney, and tiles that had reached the end of their life. A heritage overlay saved it, and now, it's magnificent.
Behind the doors of a church converted into a luxe staycation
Once termite-ridden, the church has had a new lease on life as boutique accomodation in a country town. See how it turned out.
Life & Culture
The edge of something big: Nova Weetman on life, death and saying no
Teenagers like her daughter are much more aware than the YA author was at the same age.
Sport
Cambage threatens Tokyo boycott over AOC’s ‘whitewashed’ promo shoots
The WNBA star has taken aim at the Australian Olympic team’s lack of diversity in promotional shoots and indicated she won’t play at the 2021 Games.
Fox in the hen house: Addo-Carr’s Canterbury sales pitch to Storm mates
The six-try Storm hero has no regrets about joining the Bulldogs next year and is trying to lure a few of his Melbourne mates to Belmore.
Analysis
Wallabies
Why is rugby so scared of going back to its roots?
Amateur rugby is generally agreed to be the code’s strongpoint but Rugby Australia is going to extraordinary lengths to stop its elite level from slipping back to that same amateur status.
Eerie silence and sacred cows as Cummins awaits passage from India
Cooped up in his Ahmedabad hotel as the Australian contingent began to leave India for the Maldives to wait out the government’s travel ban, Pat Cummins had time to reflect on a very different IPL experience.
ASC apologises to past AIS athletes subjected to ‘inappropriate treatment’
The ASC board said sorry to former alumni of the high performance sports “factory” and offered “ongoing support to former AIS athletes treated inappropriately in the past”.
Buddy’s back but Swans scrambling for COVID coaching solutions
The coach-depleted club is exploring a range of technological solutions to ensure Dean Cox, Jarrad McVeigh and Don Pyke can still be involved at the MCG.
World Rugby blocked Rugby Australia’s request to move France series
Rugby Australia boss Andy Marinos has explained why scheduling headaches forced the Wallabies to play France three times in 11 days.
Have Your Say
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
