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Flexible working
‘You’re not just a robot’: Remote workers more productive, report finds
Cutting the number of days people go to work in the CBD could boost western Sydney’s economy by $450 million a year and enhance residents’ quality of life, a report has found.
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Coronavirus pandemic
‘I no longer feel Australia is home’: Why Christina wants to leave
The federal budget predicts the loss of 174,000 people by mid next year as a result of Australia travel bans.
Qantas gets Morrison’s support after infected passenger flew from India
An Australian man who returned from India received his positive nasal swab test result for COVID-19 only after landing in Darwin. The man was tested before departing.
‘That’s Australia’: Retired nurse fined over message on billboard
A Sydney court ruled a pro-refugee message scrawled on a billboard in liquid chalk by a 62-year-old retired nurse met the definition of an aggravated graffiti charge.
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HSC
Maths course to teach students how to budget and read payslips
NSW will introduce a new maths course to help students master the everyday numeracy skills they will need in their adult lives.
‘Shattered’: Residents rise from death of their ’hood
What does it feel like when your entire neighbourhood is obliterated?
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NRL 2021
Titan stakes claim for dumbest play of 2021 as Penrith achieves perfect 10
Penrith had an easy night against the Titans as the Gold Coast’s Herman Ese-ese was sent off for an all-time brain explosion at Magic Round.
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Mental health
Eating disorders emerging among kids as young as 10
The Butterfly Foundation has recorded a rise in helpline calls about increasingly younger children, especially in the 10-14 age range.
Charter Hall’s newest exec says city work to stay
When Carmel Hourigan, one of Australia’s most influential women in property, switched jobs last year it made headlines for two reasons.
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Religion
Outspoken Catholic nun tells church to ‘grow up’
Sister Joan Chittister has warned that the Catholic Church in Australia faces inevitable decline without significant reform.
Mother and two-year-old daughter missing from Sydney’s south
Police are appealing for public assistance after Linda Lieu, 36, and Thera Lieu disappeared from a family member’s house in Riverwood.
Aged 10, he was found on Fortnite and groomed on Snapchat. He’s not alone
When Lucy grabbed the iPad from her 10 year-old son she saw explicit images arriving on Snapchat in real time.
What ex-The Daily Edited fashion mogul Alyce Tran did next
The ink has barely dried on Tran’s confidential settlement with The Daily Edited, yet she has been recruited to spearhead the world’s largest monetization platform for lifestyle influencers in Australia.
NRL 2021
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‘A dream come true’: Coach’s son Jakob Arthur scores on debut
There were sensational scenes when the 18-year-old scored in his first match as his proud dad punched the air from the Parramatta coach’s box.
Analysis
Lights, Cam, action: Smith joins Origin mates as TV commentator
There had been much speculation about Cameron Smith’s next move but the only time we are going to see him on the field is with a microphone in hand.
Sydney
NSW Education had the world’s biggest collection of bubble buildings. Now most are gone
When NSW was under the pump to build more school halls and libraries, it turned to the fast, cheap Binishell. Today, only a handful remain.
Zero new cases: COVID restrictions end on Monday
NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian says restrictions will be lifted from 12.01am on Monday. There were no new community cases but the source for the latest local infection remains a mystery.
‘Sacrilege’: Frankie’s Pizza to be demolished for Sydney Metro
An icon of the city’s entertainment scene, Frankie’s Pizza, faces the wrecking ball – a loss that may be felt greater on Macquarie Street than anywhere else.
Montaigne chases Eurovision glory from home
The ongoing pandemic means Australia’s entry won’t perform live in Rotterdam. But “I could still win it,” she says.
Services resume for Sydney Airport train stations after police operation
The Sydney international and domestic train station platforms were evacuated for an unspecified precaution.
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Opinion
Shouts, a hurried evacuation, and then the bombs came
My colleagues’ yells awakened me, and the pounding of my heart drowned out the racing of my mind. I had just a few minutes to escape before the building I was in was going to be pulverised by missiles.
Fares Akram
Out of the shadows: ‘Without Jo there would have been no van Gogh’
The celebrated artist’s sister-in-law is finally being hailed as the person who brought his art to the wider world.
Politics
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Healthcare
Ministers say nation gripped by health crisis: ‘People are dying in ambulances’
Liberal and Labor health ministers from the five mainland states are pleading with the Morrison government to ease the strain on a health system choked by post-2020 ill health.
Business
Broadcast spectrum buyback threatens popular TV channels
TV networks are pushing back at government plans to buy back their broadcasting spectrum and sell it to telcos.
Opinion
Home loans
The top mortgages in the market for owner-occupiers, investors
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Superannuation
Why I’ve decided to contribute extra into my super account
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World
Deadliest strike: Attacks on Gaza City accelerate amid cease-fire attempts
Israeli airstrikes have killed at least 23 people and wounded 50 in what would be the deadliest single attack since the start of heavy fighting a week ago.
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Property bydomain
The eye-catching kitchen trends transforming the heart of our homes
We’re spending more than ever before on designing and constructing new kitchens, cooking up renovations with character.
Rare Burley Griffin house hits the Melbourne market
When Americans Marc and Mary Parlange inspected the 1924 house in 2017 they did not know it was one of the rarest houses in Australia.
Life & Culture
Sleep six hours or less? Why your risk of dementia may be higher
Poor sleep is linked to cognitive decline, with the risk of dementia deemed up to 30 per cent higher in those who lack sleep in midlife – and it comes down to at least four important physiological processes.
Sport
Concussion crisis ‘the greatest challenge we’ve had to date’: V’landys
The crackdown on high tackles has divided the game but, in a wide-ranging Q&A, the Australian Rugby League Commission chairman remains adamant it will leave the NRL in a better place.
‘The finger-pointing is going to go on’: Saker responds to Bancroft bombshell
Australia’s bowling coach at the time of the ball tampering scandal says the finger-pointing over who knew will not go away, suggesting that the incident could dog cricket in this country for decades.
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NRL 2021
Penrith’s perfect 10 as Titan stakes claim for dumbest play of 2021
Penrith had an easy night on Sunday against the Titans as the Gold Coast’s Herman Ese’ese was sent off for an all-time brain explosion at Magic Round.
‘Netballers are tough’: Akle’s swipe at Stuart as Swifts vanquish Vixens
In their first match at their new home of Ken Rosewall Arena, the Swifts came out on top in a physical battle which made a mockery of Ricky Stuart’s midweek comments.
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NRL 2021
‘A dream come true’: Coach’s son Jakob Arthur scores on Eels debut
There were sensational scenes when the 18-year-old scored in his first match as his proud dad punched the air from the Parramatta coach’s box.
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NRL 2021
Manic Round: Fuimaono send-off for savage hit equals dishonourable record
When Tyrell Fuimaono was sent off for a shot that left Ryan Papenhuyzen heavily concussed, it was the first time since 2011 that two players had been marched in the same round.
Analysis
Super Rugby
Why Australian rugby should resist the allure of positivity
Round one of Super Rugby Trans-Tasman saw Australian sides almost get results against the top two Kiwi sides - but zero wins from five games.
Have Your Say
The World Cup should only have one home in 2027 – Australia
It’s a big week for Rugby Australia as they formally launch their bid for the 2027 World Cup in Sydney.
