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China relations
Beijing’s theatrics won’t hurt Australia ties, Morrison says
Scott Morrison says Australia would prefer a better relationship with China but that Beijing’s trade sanctions are like the traditional Chinese lion dance – mostly theatrical.
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Coronavirus pandemic
Almost one-third of Australian adults unlikely to get vaccine: survey
Doubts about side-effects top the list of reasons for the alarming level of vaccine hesitancy, but a new survey also shows many people believe there is no rush to take a jab while borders are closed.
Berejiklian preferred premier among Labor voters: poll
In what will be seen as a damaging result for Jodi McKay, Labor and minor party voters are more likely to say Gladys Berejiklian is their preferred leader.
What’s driving voter preferences? Explore the data
The Resolve Political Monitor is a broad and deep set of survey research about how our political leaders and parties are travelling with voters.
Investigation
Nuix investigation
Macquarie magic: How a consultant turned $3000 into $80m in Nuix float
An investigation has raised questions about how Macquarie consultant Tony Castagna received a $3000 options package from Nuix that he later cashed out for $80 million.
NRL to consider limit on contact training as concussion crackdown continues
Full-contact training sessions are capped to a maximum of one per week in the NFL due to concussion concerns. Now the NRL is considering following suit.
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Concussion crisis
Why the NRL can’t stuff up yet another crackdown
The head-contact controversy from Magic Round was another example of the NRL having the best intentions with the worst delivery.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
No change to vaccine advice after nurse develops clots
Health authorities are monitoring the case of an 18-year-old Australian trainee nurse who developed blood clots weeks after receiving the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.
NZ nurse who cared for Boris Johnson quits over ‘lack of respect’
Jenny McGee stood at the side of the British PM when he was hospitalised with COVID-19 last year. Now she has resigned, citing lack of support for health care workers.
Cook ‘cared for patients’ as woman died in NSW hospital
An inquiry has heard evidence that kitchen staff are stepping in to care for patients due to critical staff shortages in NSW hospitals.
Model Naomi Campbell, 50, welcomes baby girl
“A beautiful little blessing has chosen me to be her mother,” Campbell said, sharing a photo of her cradling her daughter’s feet.
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Australian cricket
‘Rumour-mongering’: Bowlers slam Clarke in sandpaper denial
Australia’s star attack did not specifically name Michael Clarke, but their choice words left little doubt as to whom their missive was directed.
Staycation surge drives Australia’s hotel accommodation rebound
The leisure tourism and staycation trend driving a rebound in Australia’s accommodation sector is supporting property values and revenue across the industry, according to the country’s largest hotel operator.
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Coronavirus pandemic
No amount of spin is likely to save our cricketers from this new PR disaster
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Sharks
Northern beaches surfer dies after shark attack
A male surfer from Sydney’s northern beaches has died after being bitten by a 4½-metre shark on the NSW Mid North Coast.
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Coronavirus pandemic
Sydney man who died in India from COVID-19 was trying to get home
The family of Govind Kant, who flew to India last month for his mother’s funeral, say he was desperately trying to get back to Australia in the weeks before his death.
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Coronavirus pandemic
NSW looking to open a second hub after record vaccinations
The centre in Olympic Park is on track to deliver 30,000 vaccinations a week, with doses exceeding 5000 a day despite it not operating at full capacity.
Sydney man’s plot to import 500kg of cocaine in a yacht
A man has been sentenced to almost 15 years’ prison for his part in a plot, which was thwarted by an “unprecedented” global investigation.
Don’t call police if students breach ban on knives at school, teachers told
If a student brings any kind of knife to school, principals have been told to call their parents rather than search them or demand they surrender it.
Politics
Migration slump to make Australia older and the economy smaller: Treasury boss
A return to open international borders and a well-balanced migration program is in Australia’s interests, the federal government’s top economic adviser says.
Business
Small investors left behind broader sharemarket recovery
Many of stocks that are popular with small, retail investors have not done as well as the broader sharemarket as the global economy rebounds.
Opinion
Nuix investigation
Nuix alarm bells: The over-hyped company that short sellers missed
Elizabeth Knight
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World
Scores missing at sea as cyclone pummels Indian coast, killing dozens
The Indian Navy has mounted a massive air and sea rescue mission for 81 oil workers and crew whose barge sank in heavy seas following a powerful cyclone.
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Broadcast on-demand apps are catching up in quality
Adam Turner
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Elon Musk’s tweets highlight the problems with crypto markets
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Senior business columnist
No amount of spin is likely to save our cricketers from this new PR disaster
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Property bydomain
Where in Sydney are house prices rising fastest - and least?
At one price point, the amount it will cost you to get into the market is rising twice as fast as the pace of growth elsewhere, new data shows.
'The Block' creator's former home returns to the market
The award-winning home has returned to the market for the second time in just over three years after some stunning upgrades.
Life & Culture
Big-name authors miss out as new voices dominate Miles Franklin longlist
Early-career writers and small publishers have dominated the longlist of the nation’s most prestigious literary prize, presaging a change of guard in the world of Australian letters.
Sport
NRL to consider limit on contact training as concussion crackdown continues
Full-contact training sessions are capped to a maximum of one per week in the NFL due to concussion concerns. Now the NRL is considering following suit.
Opinion
NRL 2021
Why the NRL can’t stuff up yet another crackdown
The head-contact controversy from Magic Round was another example of the NRL having the best intentions with the worst delivery.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
‘It’s her time’: Swimming greats back McKeon to deliver in Tokyo
The stars look to be aligning for Emma McKeon, with some of Australia’s biggest swimming names saying the timing is perfect for her to soar in the Olympic pool.
Super Rugby Trans-Tasman to trial virtual reality tech to detect concussions
World Rugby, Rugby Australia and New Zealand Rugby have joined forces to set up a world-first trial in Super Rugby Trans-Tasman to better study concussion.
The text sent to players after NRL’s controversial high-contact crackdown
The message was sent just 24 hours before a meeting between RLPA boss Clint Newton and NRL powerbrokers Andrew Abdo and Peter V’landys on Tuesday.
‘There’s a gentleman’s agreement’: Roosters off-limits for new Sharks coach
Craig Fitzgibbon has given Nick Politis and Trent Robinson his word that he will not raid the club for talent when he takes over the Cronulla job next season.
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Australian cricket
‘Rumour-mongering, innuendo’: Bowlers slam Clarke in sandpaper denial
Australia’s star attack did not specifically name Michael Clarke but their choice words left little doubt as to whom their missive was directed.
Have Your Say
Cambage gives latest Australian Olympic photo shoot her tick of approval
Australia unveiled their uniform for the Tokyo Games on Tuesday, but Olympic organisers have still not confirmed athletes will be able to march at the opening ceremony.
