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Breaking
Coronavirus pandemic
More than 40 Australians booked on repatriation flight test positive to COVID
With their close contacts also barred from travel to Australia, more than 70 of the booked passengers now cannot travel to Darwin tomorrow.
Breaking
Singapore
Singapore locks down for a month as mystery cases rise
Changi Airport is now the single biggest cluster of COVID cases, with 46 linked to the aerodrome, raising fears that travellers have spread the pathogen to airport staff despite strict post-arrival quarantine regulations.
Nerve-racking Australians on flight describe limbo
One passenger with a ticket booked on the first flight from India to Australia since the travel ban, who spoke anonymously for fear of losing his spot, said not all passengers had been told their final test results.
Million-dollar reward announced for Sydney model missing for 26 years
Twenty-six years after model Revelle Balmain went missing in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, her family is still searching for answers.
Dark web drug dealer jailed for 14 years for ‘sophisticated backyard business’
A 27-year-old man who ran a “sophisticated” drug supply business from a small town on the NSW South Coast will spend at least a decade behind bars.
‘We were good neighbours’: Mixed Israeli cities baffled by sudden street fighting
Fear and distrust in Lod has old roots in dueling nationalism. Violence that started there in reaction to events in Jerusalem this week, has now spread.
Live
NRL 2021
Magic round: Will positional switch pay off for the Tigers against Newcastle?
The Suncorp Stadium extravaganza kicks off with the Kalyn Ponga-less Knights up against the lowly Tigers before the hosts do battle with Manly.
Best Broncos news for a long time: Langer hails Reynolds’ signing
Souths coach Wayne Bennett says Broncos’ recruit Adam Reynolds reminds him of Brisbane club great Allan Langer.
Review
Billie Eilish
Billie Eilish wants her memoir to speak for itself. The problem is, it doesn’t have much to say
You know that friend who shows you childhood photos and pretend you’re interested? Yeah, it’s a bit like that.
How Joel Edgerton’s cruellest role turned into a blessing
The 46-year-old actor was driven to play a ruthless slave catcher in the year’s most anticipated TV series. It may be his defining moment.
The puffer jacket trend no one saw coming: colour
Once the domain of tech nerds and hikers, the puffer jacket has become part of the modern urban uniform. But this winter, it’s looking a little different.
Opinion
2021 Tokyo Olympics
If it happens, IOC will claim Tokyo the best Games ever
Should the Olympics go ahead? Will the Olympics go ahead? Normally the questions would be raised in that order. Not so with these Games.
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
Exclusive
Racing integrity
‘Shocked’: V’landys to appeal after losing ABC defamation case over racehorse expose
The Racing NSW boss sued the broadcaster over a two-year investigation, which he argued made him look very bad and flippant about issues of racehorse cruelty.
Banksy print bought for $300 sets record Australian price at auction
The anonymous British artist planted the print at the MCA, which was picked up by a lucky buyer.
Editor's Picks
Opinion
Political leadership
Budget’s avalanche of money hides a vacuum
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
Opinion
NRL 2021
The NRL expansion bid drawing inspiration from the LA Lakers
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Just in
Sydney
Updated
NRL off-field behaviour
‘Why are you acting hard for?’: Manly star escapes conviction for drunken pizza shop worker assault
Court documents reveal Dylan Walker ordered one pepperoni and one Nutella pizza before attempting to open the passenger side door of the victim’s sister’s car.
Berejiklian shocked over Gareth Ward sexual violence allegations
The Kiama MP revealed himself to be the subject of the criminal inquiry and said he had not been contacted by police about the allegations.
Judge pauses Porter defamation hearing amid fight over barrister
The Federal Court will hear an urgent application to stop one of Christian Porter’s barristers acting for him in his defamation case against the ABC.
People are asking ‘what’s gone wrong?’: Second scandal weighs on byelection
Upper Hunter voters will consider a fresh scandal embroiling a Berejiklian government MP when they head to the polls next week after revelations NSW Disability Services Minister Gareth Ward has been accused of sexual violence allegations.
NSW leads Australia’s charge to record rooftop solar take-up
The top postcode in NSW was 2765 – taking in Marsden Park and Vineyard in Sydney’s north-west – with 1841 installations, followed by Kellyville and Rouse Hill.
Politics
‘Entirely undemocratic’: Bernard Collaery to challenge secrecy orders
Bernard Collaery, who allegedly helped a client reveal Australia bugged East Timor’s cabinet, will challenge a court order requiring large parts of his trial to be held in secret.
Business
‘Next in Beijing’s crosshairs?’: LNG worries surface amid China stoush
Deepening tensions between Australia and China have reignited fears the dispute may spill over into shipments of liquefied natural gas.
World
Breaking
Coronavirus pandemic
Singapore locks down for a month as mystery COVID cases rise
Changi Airport is now the single biggest cluster of COVID cases, with 46 linked to the aerodrome, raising fears that travellers have spread the pathogen to airport staff despite strict post-arrival quarantine regulations.
Opinion
Ward allegations will be a test for Berejiklian - and the Coalition
Alexandra Smith
State Political Editor
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Property bydomain
'This doesn't seem up to code': House falling off cliff sells for $250,000
There are some feats of engineering that make you go 'wow'. Set on the edge of a crumbling cliff, this isn't one of them.
The best homes open for inspection in Sydney this weekend
From a Victorian-style residence to a modern architect-designed family home, there is something for all tastes in this weekend’s open homes.
Life & Culture
Dark Mofo to turn ashes of dead Tasmanians into fireworks
The edgy festival is making amends for recent controversy by putting First Nations artists at its centre: but hasn’t given up pushing the boundaries.
Sport
Live
NRL 2021
NRL 2021 Magic Round LIVE updates: Tigers v Knights and Sea Eagles v Broncos
The Suncorp Stadium extravaganza kicks off with the Kalyn Ponga-less Knights up against the lowly Tigers before the hosts do battle with Manly.
Exclusive
Swimming
How one night in Rio lit the fire for Cody Simpson’s return to the pool
The Australian recording sensation explains why, with the world at his feet, he hit pause to live the spartan life of a swimmer and chase Olympic glory.
Best Broncos news for a long time: Langer hails Reynolds’ signing
Souths coach Wayne Bennett says Broncos’ recruit Adam Reynolds reminds him of Brisbane club great Allan Langer.
‘Good to be back’: Lynch regains Hockeyroos place, Morgan misses out again
Rachael Lynch has earned back her place in the Hockeyroos squad but defender Georgina Morgan has missed out on regaining a place as the new Hockeyroos coach narrows her squad for Tokyo.
Updated
NRL 2021
NRL scraps public media conference plan after Bennett boycott threat
Wayne Bennett said he’d have to be dragged to open-air press conferences during Magic Round. The NRL decided to drop the idea.
Opinion
2021 Tokyo Olympics
The greatest throw on earth? IOC better hope Tokyo Hail Mary comes off
Should the Olympics go ahead? Will the Olympics go ahead? Normally the questions would be raised in that order. Not so with these Games.
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
Tenpin bowling and Tiley: Why To’omua is staying at the Rebels
The Wallabies playmaker has extended his time at the Melbourne Super Rugby franchise and will remain part of the Australian set-up until at least 2023.
Have Your Say
The Brisbane NRL expansion bid drawing inspiration from the LA Lakers
The NRL’s expansion battle is heating up. The Brisbane Firehawks, led by former Souths boss Shane Richardson, are trying to be something league has never seen before.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
