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Organised crime
‘Serious threat’: intel report says Qantas targeted by organised crime groups
A classified federal law enforcement intelligence operation code-named Project Brunello has determined that a “significant” number of Qantas staff are linked to criminality.
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Crime
The cartel of Mr Bigs responsible for $1.5 billion drug imports
Nine men drawn from bikie gangs, Asian triads and Middle Eastern crime syndicates make up what criminal intelligence authorities have called the ‘Aussie Cartel’.
‘COVID is being used as an excuse’: Why uni students are losing patience with online learning
Lecturers are recycling recorded material and students largely stuck at home say they’re not getting value for increased university fees.
‘Won’t affect NSW supply’: Victoria to get more than 300,000 extra vaccine doses
The federal government will provide extra vaccine doses to Victorians, but maintains supplies to other Australians will not be affected.
Opinion
Vaccination
Morrison government has to do its job better before mandating vaccinations
The cornerstone of a legitimate vaccine mandate is that you don’t mandate until you’ve exhausted other options.
Dr Katie Attwell
Senior lecturer in the school of social sciences at the University of Western Australia
They told Leonardo Parisi to cut down the trees. Which ones? ‘All of them’
Two generations later, Len Parisi is determined to undo the harm caused to the Great Barrier Reef by his forefathers.
‘The people retiring were older men, and they were replaced by women’
Once dominated by men, obstetrics is increasingly a specialisation practiced by women.
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Indigenous culture
Bush medicines: Traditional remedies find support
They’ve been used for millennia for everything from snake bites to contraception, now traditional bush medicines are providing jobs and income.
Why ‘five star’ no longer means ‘luxury’ when it comes to travel
What does luxury really mean to you? Is it beautiful linen in a king-size bed? An overwater bungalow? Or is it having plenty of free time to spend close to nature?
What effect does sound have on an embryo? Scientists are trying to find out
Researchers say sounds affect everything from behaviour to the chances of survival for unborn frogs, birds and crocodiles.
Temperatures in parts of Sydney set to plunge to just 2 degrees tomorrow
The first big cold front of winter will whip up dust, dump hail and snow, and send the mercury tumbling before developing into a rain band that may flood parts of south-eastern Australia.
Tight Five
Super Rugby
The flaw that makes the Waratahs less than the sum of their parts
Not only are NSW conceding plenty of tries, poor restarts are also ensuring that they immediately put themselves under pressure again.
Knights 4 Eels 40
Match report
‘I don’t think it’s too bad’: Eels sweat on Mahoney
The Eels led 34-0 with 13 minutes to play when hooker Reed Mahoney stretched out to make a tackle on new Knights playmaker Jake Clifford.
Updated
NRL 2021
‘No police’: Scott altercation came after Raiders dig
CCTV footage began circulating allegedly showing Curtis Scott involved in an incident at Kokomo’s nightclub in the nation’s capital.
NRL 2021
Fittler wants Origin referees meeting after ‘pedantic’ NRL penalties
The Blues coach has been a big supporters of the NRL’s mid-season crackdown, but even he was concerned with what he saw on the weekend.
A rare battle between prop and halfback could decide Origin I
Welch is the best pressure player at the Storm. Cleary will have him to contend with, as well as the pressure of three failures in four big games.
Sydney
Film and television hub gets new lease on life in Sydney
Australia’s largest independent screen production hub in Sydney’s inner west has a new landlord.
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Fertility
Woman turns to poster campaign to find egg donor
In the past few weeks, Emma Sweeney has put up 60 posters in the inner west, but she says she is “just getting started”.
Sydney Children’s Hospital fundraiser to accept cryptocurrency donations
Sydney’s A-list will asked to open their wallets and Bitcoin accounts for a good cause at the annual Gold Dinner fundraiser for sick kids.
‘I don’t think Ivy needs funding’: Anger over live music grants to big business
Big businesses such as Justin Hemmes’ Merivale were among 162 recipients of a state government program to support struggling live music venues.
Man charged over alleged domestic violence stabbing in Surry Hills
A 58-year-old man is expected to face Parramatta Bail Court on Sunday for allegedly stabbing a woman multiple times in a domestic attack.
WEEKEND READS
Cows in pain, thirsty peaches, stressed tomatoes: helping nature talk to farmers
It’s being called the fourth agricultural revolution: bringing digital solutions to bear on age-old farming problems. And some of the most intriguing applications are being developed here.
Swill or save: what to do if a fly lands in your wine
If you notice a fly in a glass of your particularly nice drop, there are a few courses of action.
Politics
Four Corners pushes to air QAnon episode within weeks
ABC managing director David Anderson will return to Canberra on Monday to face questions over his decision to delay an episode that explores Scott Morrison’s ties to a QAnon supporter.
Business
ME Bank facing 62 criminal charges over mortgage fail
The Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions will allege ME Bank gave wrong information to customers or failed to notify them altogether about mortgage changes.
World
US promises COVID-19 vaccines to Taiwan amid China row
The US will give Taiwan 750,000 doses, part of President Joe Biden’s move to share tens of millions of jabs globally.
Opinion
There’s a way to kick-start migration safely and reap the benefits
Jane Fitzgerald
Property Council executive
Joining the dots between the Queen’s racism scandal, Meghan and other women scorned
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
Labor MPs are losing patience with Albanese
James Massola
Sunday political correspondent
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Property bydomain
Why not downsize? For these Sydney homeowners, it's complicated
Why keep a big family home after adult children have moved out? Empty-nesters could easily sell, then buy a smaller place. These families explain why.
The trendy suburb agents have been talking up for nearly 200 years
This lively but pint-sized suburb's popularity is soaring, attracting slightly older buyers than neighbouring areas.
Life & Culture
How a small town with a big airport and a bigger heart became famous
Gander in Newfoundland (population 11.688) helped out stricken travellers after 9/11. Its generosity spawned a hit musical.
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Sport
Tight Five
Super Rugby
The flaw that makes the Waratahs less than the sum of their parts
Not only are NSW conceding plenty of tries, poor restarts are also ensuring that they immediately put themselves under pressure again.
Fittler wants Origin referees meeting after ‘pedantic’ NRL penalties
The NSW Blues coach has been one of the biggest supporters of the NRL’s mid-season crackdown - but even he was concerned with what he saw on the weekend.
NSW concede 56 points a game. It’s the most in Super Rugby history
The Waratahs’ defensive record in Super Rugby Trans-Tasman puts the team below the Southern Kings and Sunwolves, and highlights the need for a defensive fix.
Knights 4 Eels 40
Match report
‘I don’t think it’s too bad’: Eels sweat on Mahoney after return to form
The Eels led 34-0 with 13 minutes to play when hooker Reed Mahoney stretched out to make a tackle on new Knights playmaker Jake Clifford.
NSW ratchet up Origin mind games as mystery surrounds wingers
Brian To’o was considered a certain starter on NSW’s right side for his Origin debut, but he spent the entire training session on Sunday on the left.
Updated
NRL 2021
‘No police involved’: Scott nightclub altercation came after Raiders dig
The manager of Curtis Scott says the Canberra star believed the incident was so minor it was not worth reporting to his club.
Giants 51 Swifts 63
Super Netball
Giants pay heavy toll for hotel isolation in desperate loss to Swifts
Giants coach Julie Fitzgerald has partly blamed time spent in hotel isolation during a mentally draining trip to Perth last week for her side’s loss.
Have Your Say
How Welch v Cleary, a rare battle between prop and halfback, could decide Origin I
Christian Welch is the best pressure player at the Storm. Nathan Cleary will have him to contend with, along with the pressure of three failures in his past four big games.
