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Flight passenger tests positive in NT; under 50s already getting Pfizer vaccine
A passenger on the first repatriation flight from India to Australia since the federal government lifted its ban has tested positive for COVID-19 in the Northern Territory.
UK warning: COVID-19 complacency in winter will ‘bite you on the backside’
A doctor who oversaw the mass vaccination of an English town swamped by COVID-19 has warned Melbourne risks another deadly outbreak unless more people are inoculated.
Nuix defends long-term prospects, confirms ex-chairman still consultant
Data analytics group Nuix has confirmed that former chairman Tony Castagna still has a consulting role with the company.
He’s a Dogecoin millionaire. And he’s not selling
In February, when Glauber Contessoto decided to invest his life savings in Dogecoin, his friends had concerns.
Opinion
Trade wars
China’s not winning its trade war with Australia
China hasn’t been able to hurt the Australian producers of the two big commodities that really matter. If this is a trade war, Australia is winning its first phase quite handsomely.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Analysis
Coronavirus pandemic
America’s unmasking offers Australia a lesson: stop downplaying the vaccines
While Australia has excelled at keeping the virus at bay, it seems to be falling behind the rest of the world in its understanding of what the vaccines can do.
Exclusive
Illness
Genomic sequencing to be used for syphilis outbreak
Melbourne scientists will use genomic sequencing for the first time to track fast-spreading syphilis outbreaks running rampant in the city’s west.
CSL backs moves to produce next-gen vaccines in Australia
The global biotech giant has made its strongest comments since the start of the pandemic about the role it could play in onshore production.
Why the Israeli-Palestinian conflict exploded again
A police raid on the Al-Aqsa Mosque, one of the holiest sites in Islam, was one of several actions that led, less than a month later, to the sudden resumption of war between Israel and Hamas.
What war? Business as usual as Israel promotes itself as a tourist destination
It’s an odd proposition at an odd time given that major airlines have suspended flights to Israel amid the deadly violence.
The silver fox effect: Our obsession with men who age well
Ben Affleck’s rumoured reunion with Jennifer Lopez has reignited interest in men who seem to improve their appearance with age or a new love.
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.
Jackson first Australian player in basketball Hall of Fame
Jackson was a seven-time WNBA All-Star and three-time MVP who also won four Olympic medals and a world championship in her career.
Chammas on Monday
NRL 2021
How the Eels 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.
Dragons stars facing staggering 18 games out through suspension
The match review committee has come down hard on Josh McGuire, Tyrell Fuimaono, Mikaele Ravalawa and Tariq Sims as St George Illawarra’s season threatens to unravel at the judiciary.
Sydney
Border Force officers find $94.5 million of ‘ice’ inside BBQ grills, water heaters
The shipment, which arrived in Sydney from Thailand, was declared to contain food items and electric barbecue grills.
Maguire friend’s rezoning win despite MP’s failed lobbying
A property developer for whom Daryl Maguire unsuccessfully lobbied to rezone buildings in Campsie will end up with the tallest towers in the area.
Governments told to drive a harder bargain on transport megaprojects
Australia’s transport infrastructure is more expensive than the global average and one in four big projects end up costing taxpayers more than promised.
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.
‘That’s Australia’: Retired nurse fined over message on billboard
A Sydney court ruled a pro-refugee message scrawled on a billboard by a 62-year-old retired nurse met the definition of an aggravated graffiti charge.
Politics
Wealth divide between young, old narrowed during pandemic
The record gulf between the wealth and wellbeing of the oldest and youngest Australians is shrinking for the first time in seven years.
Business
Nearmap forced by ASX to explain disclosure of US legal battle
The aerial mapping provider has been forced to explain its disclosure of a legal battle with a US rival that sent its share price sharply lower.
World
Bill Gates’ history of questionable behaviour
On at least a few occasions, Gates pursued women who worked for him at Microsoft and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, according to people with direct knowledge of his overtures
Opinion
Big budget spend means nothing without right priorities
Amanda Vanstone
Former Howard government minister
Federal election hinges on timing, not policy
Sean Kelly
Columnist and former adviser to Labor prime ministers Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard.
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Property bydomain
What can buyers actually get using the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme?
Depending on which capital city you're in, the type of homes that fall under the prescribed price caps range can be boarded up and uninhabitable.
Former The Farm owners list their latest reno project outside Byron
They previously turned a modest dairy farm into a Byron Bay restaurant destination, and now they've transformed a run-down camp site. Take a look.
Life & Culture
The sliding doors moment that led Natalie to ditch booze
A growing number of people are now taking it on themselves to do something about how much – and how often – they drink.
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Sport
Dragons stars facing staggering 18 games out through suspension
The match review committee has come down hard on Josh McGuire, Tyrell Fuimaono, Mikaele Ravalawa and Tariq Sims as St George Illawarra’s season threatens to unravel at the judiciary.
‘Taste of her own medicine’: Barca rub salt into Kerr’s wounds after UCL rout
A two-year-old tweet has come back to haunt the Matildas superstar after Barcelona destroyed Chelsea 4-0 in the UEFA Women’s Champions League final.
Chammas on Monday
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.
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.
Liverpool keeper’s stoppage-time header saves day for Reds
Alisson headed home from a corner to secure what could be a precious three points for Liverpool in their bid to qualify for the Champions League next season.
‘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.
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.
Have Your Say
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.
