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Coronavirus pandemic
Australia is a beacon of multiculturalism. How did it lose its humanity?
It’s horrifying to see the ease with which leaders propose sending Australians to Christmas Island to quarantine at a detention centre so awful it’s meant to deter asylum seekers.
- by Latika Bourke
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NRL 2021
‘I can’t imagine what she’s going through’: Williams apologises for Hayne post
Tony Williams knew he had done the wrong thing well before his mother scolded him about how he would feel if his daughters were the victims of rape.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Opinion
Divorce
Bill and Melinda Gates: a modern twist on the marriage plot
The divorce of the American billionaire power couple has parallels that go back to Charlotte Bronte and her fictional creation Jane Eyre.
- by Jacqueline Maley
Opinion
Tragedy
Let’s honour these four lost children – and grieving mothers everywhere
Oatlands Golf Course has rejected a request for a memorial to the three Abdallah children and their cousin who were killed there. It’s not just a blow for the families, but for all grieving mothers.
- by Helen Pitt
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Federal budget
Woman-friendly budget: Funding for domestic violence prevention, health programs
The focus on women comes after a difficult three months in which the Morrison government was rocked by allegations of sexual assault and the poor treatment of women in the federal Parliament.
- by James Massola
‘Forget Australia’: Britain snaps up stranded international students
Shaiz Javaid felt abandoned by Australia when borders closed. He is among thousands making up a record surge of university enrolments in Britain.
- by Latika Bourke
How to eat for better heart health – bread and butter included
For many of us, bread and butter are among life’s greatest pleasures. And the pairing may be harmful to our heart depending on how we eat it – and how often.
- by Sarah Berry
Blasts targeting Afghan school in Kabul kills dozens of students
Multiple blasts at a school in the Afghan capital Kabul on Saturday killed at least 40 people and wounded dozens more, mostly female students, officials said, in an attack President Ashraf Ghani blamed on the insurgent Taliban.
- by Reuters
EU says US stand on patent virus waiver is no ‘magic bullet’
European Union leaders cranked up their criticism of the US call to waive COVID-19 vaccine patents Saturday, arguing the move would bring no short or midterm relief.
- by RAF CASERT and BARRY HATTON
Border Force on alert for fake vaccines as ACCC warns of scams
“You can’t pay for early access to the vaccine or to skip the queue, that’s just not how it works here.”
- by Michael Koziol
‘I wish she could see her grandchildren’: MP Katie Allen on the pain of losing her mum at 28
Motherless Daughters Australia says Mother’s Day can be a difficult day for women who have lost their mothers.
- by Jewel Topsfield
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Beach volleyball
‘It’s just out of control’: Push to ban volleyball from the beach
Waverley Council officers will hit the beaches for face-to-face feedback about the volleyball nets, which a small group of local residents say have become a hazard.
- by Sarah Keoghan
India COVID deaths hit record high as stricter lockdowns imposed
India on Saturday reported its highest ever single-day COVID-19 death toll, as cases continued to rise and states imposed stricter lockdowns.
- by Sudarshan Varadhan and Tanvi Mehta
As it happened: Dees outlast Swans; Power crush Crows; Pies edge North; GWS pip Dons; Saints overcome Suns
Follow along as we bring you all the key moments from Saturday’s AFL matches.
- by Ronny Lerner
200 Palestinians, dozens of Israeli police injured in Jerusalem clashes
Anger has swelled over a dispute in an Arab neighbourhood where Palestinians in six households face eviction in favour of Jewish Israelis who claim several properties as theirs.
- by Steve Hendrix
Demons dig deep to keep Swans at bay
There will come a point this year when long-suffering Melbourne fans allow themselves to dream. That moment cannot be too far away after the Demons held off a late challenge from Sydney.
- by Andrew Wu
Vintage Troisi display seals big win for Wanderers, as Sydney FC held by Jets
James Troisi was the star in the Wanderers’ 5-0 thrashing of Western United, while Sydney FC were held to a 1-1 draw by the Newcastle Jets after more VAR controversy.
- by Dominic Bossi
Reds 19 Brumbies 16
Match report
O’Connor try after the siren seals Reds win in thrilling final
In one of the greatest finishes Australian rugby has seen, the Reds, well into extra-time, crossed the paint through the team’s inspirational leader.
- by Tom Decent
Robin’s home sold for 150 times what he paid for it, so he helped homeless women
Robin Friday bought in Box Hill for less than $30,000. When developers came circling, he sold for a huge profit and is helping house family violence survivors.
- by Wendy Tuohy
Teenager mourned after stabbing death at basketball stadium in Melbourne’s west
Friends and family are mourning the loss of a 17-year-old boy who was stabbed at a junior basketball game in Melbourne’s west on Friday night.
- by David Estcourt
Australian resident dies in COVID-ravaged India as country’s death toll soars
A Sydney woman said her father died from COVID-19 in India after being “abandoned” by the Australian government.
- by Carrie Fellner and Nigel Gladstone
Giants 16.11 (107) Bombers 16.9 (105)
Match report
Giants strike late to hold off comeback by battling Bombers
Greater Western Sydney survived a brave fightback from Essendon, with a left-foot snap from Jacob Hopper at the death sealing a heart-stopping two-point win.
- by Vince Rugari
Two years after hitting rock bottom, Panthers producing special kind of magic
It is impossible to think just two years ago Penrith were headed for the wooden spoon after an embarrassing night during Magic Round. They’ve come a long way since then.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Opinion
Wallabies
Why the Wallabies are now favourites against France
A few months ago, I said Australia should not expect to win a match in their upcoming three-Test series against France. I’d like to retract those comments.
- by Andrew Mehrtens
Analysis
Coronavirus pandemic
India ban has shamed Liberals, but not enough for many to speak out against it
The decision to make it a criminal offence for Australians to try to return home from India has shamed Coalition MPs, but they fear speaking out against it.
- by Rob Harris
‘The Games will go ahead’: Coates shuts down talk of Tokyo cancellation
IOC vice-president John Coates said there was no ‘hypotheticals’ being entertained as he backed a vaccine program plus health protocols to see Tokyo succeed.
- by Phil Lutton
Man accused of spending COVID relief cash on Ferrari, Lamborghini
US federal agents have since seized the cars along with $US2 million from his bank account.
- by Alma Fausto
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AFL 2021
‘Enjoy the car’: Bolton’s stunning mark leaves the footy world in awe
Geelong defender Mark Blicavs joked to Shai Bolton that he hopes for royalty payments from images of the young Tiger’s incredible mark on Friday night.
- by Peter Ryan and Jon Pierik
California population declines for first time in history
The drop halted a growth streak dating to its founding in 1850 on the heels of a gold rush that prompted a flood of people to seek their fortune in the West.
- by Adam Beam
Experts baffled by rare grey whale lost in the Med
With global warming opening northern routes, it is believed “Wally” became lost and swam into the Atlantic via the Arctic.
- by Henry Samuel and Nick Squires
‘They’ve started calling me Slats’: Trbojevic finally gets out of nervous nineties
Manly teammates have nicknamed Tom Trbojevic “Michael Slater” because he has been stuck in the “nervous nineties” for so long. Today he finally notches up his 100th NRL game.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Maldives police say blast that hurt Nasheed act of terrorism
The bomb, planted on a motorbike, injured the Parliament Speaker and former president, and four others including a British national.
- by Mohamed Sharuhaan
Pleased Mister Postman: Paul McCartney gets own set of Royal Mail stamps
The Royal Mail said it was paying tribute to “one of the most iconic and enduring music artists of all time”.
- by Marie-Louise Gumuchian
Three straight: Zverev defeats Nadal again, but first time on clay
Alexander Zverev ended his winless streak on clay against Rafael Nadal, keeping the Spaniard from winning a sixth Madrid Open.
- by Tales Azzoni
‘The climb is steep’: Biden on defence after lacklustre jobs report
The US economy added just 266,000 jobs in April, well below economists’ expectations that around 1 million jobs would be created.
- by Matthew Knott
Mass evacuations after Bondi Beach apartment fire
Six people were treated for smoke inhalation as more than 35 firefighters and eight fire trucks from across Sydney worked to extinguish the blaze.
- by Nigel Gladstone
China’s Sinopharm becomes first non-Western vaccine to win WHO approval
The World Health Organisation has made its long-awaited decision on China’s Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccine, approving the jab for emergency use in all adults, meaning it can be rolled out globally.
- by Latika Bourke