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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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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.
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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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.
Politics
‘Nothing’ in the budget for public hospitals under pressure
But pouring more money into the system won’t fix the widespread problems either, experts say.
Business
‘Intimidating, off putting’: Crown’s gambler support in the spotlight
Legal and community groups say Crown’s support for culturally diverse problem gamblers isn’t good enough ahead of the Victorian royal commission into its casino licence.
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World
Deadliest strike: Attacks on Gaza City accelerate amid ceasefire 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
Sydney homes sell above $7m in big week auction weekend
Homes in Abbotsford and East Lindfield each sold under the hammer for more than $7 million at the weekend, but buyers are becoming more cautious.
Could the days of 20-bidder auctions be about to end soon?
More home owners are deciding to sell, encouraged by recent record results, but will it be enough to meet the demand of the hordes of potential buyers?
Life & Culture
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.
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NRL 2021
How Eels players convinced Jakob Arthur’s mum to let her boy play
At the start of the week, Brad Arthur’s wife, Michelle, called some players and coaches to ask if her son was ready. On Sunday, she got her answer.
Top rugby medico says NRL on right path with send-off and sin-bin spree
Dr Martin Raftery led rugby union’s push to reduce contact with the head or neck. But he said concussion levels only reduced when referees started issuing red and yellow cards more frequently.
The advice from Hurricanes on how Waratahs can beat the Blues
After leaking 64 points to the Hurricanes on Friday night, the Waratahs invited their opponents into their change rooms for a quiet chat on Friday night.
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 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.
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.
