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Flight passenger tests positive in NT; under 50s already getting Pfizer vaccine

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

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.

China has been trying to withdraw the pandemic-related stimulus it injected into its economy last year as part of a wider effort to deleverage and decarbonise and improve the productivity of its industrial base.
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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.

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America’s unmasking offers Australia a lesson: stop downplaying the vaccines

Unless they’re travelling on public transport, the fully vaccinated in the US are now free to go back to their pre-pandemic lives.

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. 

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Genomic sequencing to be used for syphilis outbreak

There has been a rise in syphilis cases in Victoria.

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

The Israel stand on the opening day of the Arabian Travel Market exhibition in Dubai on Sunday.

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

Composites for men’s style piece by Melissa Singer

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

Lauren Jackson after the Opals won the FIBA World Championship final in 2006.

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.

Josh McGuire of the Dragons is sin-binned for a high shot on Justin Olam.

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.

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Police said the crystallised substance returned a presumptive positive result for methylamphetamine.

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

J Group’s proposed plans for Beamish Street.

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

Taxpayers are forking out too much for big infrastructure projects a report has found

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

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.

‘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 by a 62-year-old retired nurse met the definition of an aggravated graffiti charge.

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What can buyers actually get using the First Home Loan Deposit Scheme?

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

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.

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Josh McGuire of the Dragons is sin-binned for a high shot on Justin Olam.

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.

Sam Kerr tries to keep tabs on Barca goalscorer Aitana Bonmati.

‘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.

Michelle Arthur shares a special moment with her son Jakob after the 18-year-old scored a try on debut in Brisbane on Sunday.
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.

Lachlan Swinton of the Waratahs scores against the Hurricanes at the SCG.

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 goalkeeper Alisson scores stoppage-time Premier League winner against West Brom.

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.

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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 will not go away, suggesting that the incident could dog cricket in this country for decades.

The tackle in which Raiders prop Josh Papalii (right) was sent off.

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.

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