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‘You’re not just a robot’: Remote workers more productive, report finds

‘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.

‘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

Stephen Langford was convicted and fined $400 for defacing the 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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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.

Composite - Sam Sarkis, 63, at home, whose home is being acquired by the NSW govt for the expansion of the hospital. Eurimbla Avenue Randwick. 7th February 2018 Photo by Louise Kennerley

‘Shattered’: Residents rise from death of their ’hood

What does it feel like when your entire neighbourhood is obliterated?

Titan stakes claim for dumbest play of 2021 as Penrith achieves perfect 10
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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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Eating disorders emerging among kids as young as 10

Composite - Anorexia Nervosa. Story is about how eating disorders are emerging in younger and younger children. Mia is now in her early 30s. Mia’s dislike towards her body started at just 6 years old and went on for over 15 years. She remembers always being different to other kids in that she was tall and big boned and although harmless, everyone including adults, would comment about how much bigger she was, and this carried through to her early teens. She grew to understand that if she wanted to be liked she needed to be in a smaller body. This led to over exercising, under eating and the development of Anorexia Nervosa. 14th may 2021. Photo: Edwina Pickles / SH

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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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

Linda Lieu, 36.

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

A 10 year-old Melbourne boy was contacted by a predator, or predators, four days after downloading Snapchat late last year,

When Lucy grabbed the iPad from her 10 year-old son she saw explicit images arriving on Snapchat in real time.

To protect your brain and help reduce your risk of dementia, prioritise your sleep.

Sleep six hours or less? Why your risk of dementia may be higher

Poor sleep is linked to cognitive decline, and it comes down to at least four important physiological processes.

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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.

Still the one: Cameron Smith
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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.

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Composite - Dr. Dante Bini at St. Leenards , the designer of dome buildings. known as Binishells. July 30, 1979. (Photo by Martin James Brannan/Fairfax Media).

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 temporary COVID-19 restrictions will ease 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

Punters lined up to get into Frankie’s Pizza on the night lockout laws were phased out in January 2020.

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

Australia’s Eurovision hopeful, Montaigne.

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 Airport domestic and international train station platforms were evacuated on Sunday.

The Sydney international and domestic train station platforms were evacuated for an unspecified precaution.

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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

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.

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St George Illawarra’s Tyrell Fuimaono gets his marching orders on Sunday.

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.

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‘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.

Herman Ese’ese is confronted by the Panthers before his sending-off at Suncorp Stadium.
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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.

Swifts coach Briony Akle addresses her troops.

‘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.

Parramatta celebrate the Jakob Arthur try which all-but killed off any hopes of a Warriors comeback at Suncorp.
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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.

Ryan Papenhuyzen receives medical attention after Tyrell Fuimaono’s hit.
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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.

CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - MAY 15: Cullen Grace of the Crusaders tries to get past Rory Scott and Issak Fines-Leleiwasa of the Brumbies  during the round one Super Rugby Trans-Tasman match between the Crusaders and the ACT Brumbies at Orangetheory Stadium on May 15, 2021 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Photo by Peter Meecham/Getty Images)
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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.

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