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Bonfire of the vanities as curtain rises on epic trial
Ben Roberts-Smith’s barrister indicated that he will seek the largest aggravated damages payout in Australian history.
Hero or ‘psychopath’: the stark binary at the heart of the case
There is little middle ground here. Justice Anthony Besanko will have to decide which version the evidence supports.
‘Corrosive jealousy and lies’ behind war crime claims, court told
The barrister for former special forces soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has opened a defamation case saying his client was a victim of “tall poppy syndrome”.
Largest dinosaur discovered in Australia a true world heavyweight
Two storeys tall and as long as a basketball court, Australotitan cooperensis is the largest dinosaur ever found in Australia and among the largest in the world.
Mortality rate of rare condition linked to AstraZeneca plunges
Doctors are now confident they can detect and treat the rare blood clotting syndrome associated with AstraZeneca’s vaccine.
Berejiklian says quarantine facility in NSW must be Morrison’s responsibility
The NSW government also announced plans for another mass vaccination centre to open in mid-July.
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Annastacia Palaszczuk
Queensland Premier hits back on Pfizer choice
Despite the 51-year-old saying last month her plan to travel to Tokyo could mean the Pfizer vaccination would be recommended, her jab on Monday raised some eyebrows.
YouTuber lasts the distance against Floyd Mayweather
Logan Paul was fighting for only the third time — yet faced off against a Hall-of-Fame boxer considered among the sport’s best.
How does Cameron Murray stop David Fifita after Anzac Round nightmare?
The NSW back-rower has the hardest task in the Origin series opener - and he hasn’t shied from watching video of David Fifita despite his barnstorming effort against South Sydney.
There wasn’t a dry eye in the house at Blues’ jersey presentation - except one
NSW debutants Liam Martin, Brian To’o and Jarome Luai received their jerseys from family members on Sunday night.
Opinion
Wage growth
Morrison needs the gumption to save business (and the unions) from folly
It would be bad for our economy for us to stay a hermit kingdom. But it’s wrong to imagine that re-opening our borders would immediately strengthen the recovery given low wage growth.
Ross Gittins
Economics Editor
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Cycling
Liberal MP breaks ranks over Harbour Bridge cycleway plans
The outcry comes as Transport for NSW opened its consultation process for the cycleway options on Monday morning.
Opinion
Parenting
Kate Winslet’s Mare of Easttown is the anti-self care hero we need
The portrayal of a woman who has gone past the point of burnout is the most relatable character we’ve seen in months.
Natalie Reilly
Writer
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Nuix investigation
Macquarie facing ASIC probe into $1.8 billion Nuix float
Investment banking giant is facing further reputational damage from its financial backing of the data analytics firm.
On a platform of wood, Amsterdam’s historic canal districts are crumbling
For the next two decades, the scenic city and tourist magnet is going to look more like one gigantic construction site.
NRL 2021
Updated
‘I love it’: Fittler on board with Maroons’ ‘gentleman’s agreement’ on milking
Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans says it’s up to the players, not referees, to police play-acting in Origin I - and Blues coach is happy to strike a handshake agreement to make sure it happens.
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Curtis Scott stood down from Raiders over nightclub altercation
The manager of Curtis Scott says the Canberra star believed the incident was so minor it was not worth reporting but he will sidelined by the Raiders.
Sydney
Outdoor dining reforms to become permanent in NSW
A pilot program relaxing outdoor dining rules for hospitality businesses to help drive them out of the COVID-19 slump is set to become permanent later this year.
Frustrated residents confront pollies over new Hawkesbury bridge
Half a billion dollars of state and federal cash has been allocated to the construction of a new bridge over the Hawkesbury River in Richmond.
First big cold snap of winter: Snow expected beyond alpine areas
Canberra and parts of NSW that don’t see snow every year could experience falls this week as a polar blast moves north.
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Water safety
‘Blood-curdling screams’: The new challenges facing our surf lifesavers
In one coastal region in NSW, lifesavers performed 500 rescues where they had made 145 the previous year.
NSW prisons boss to retire after four decades in corrections
Peter Severin, Commissioner of the state’s prison system since 2012, will step down at the end of July.
Politics
Discrepancy over ABC settlement: Will Christian Porter be paid?
ABC managing director David Anderson told a Senate estimates hearing the broadcaster agreed to pay $100,000 in mediation costs to Industry Minister Christian Porter’s lawyer.
Business
Green light for businesses to offer COVID vaccine rewards
The TGA will let Australian businesses offer monetary incentives, vouchers, discounts and other perks for those who have had their shots.
World
Testing time for Morrison ahead of leaders’ meeting in Singapore
The PM will have to clear a COVID-19 test on arrival at Changi airport before a fly-in-fly-out visit to the city-state in lockdown.
Opinion
We’re stuck in Groundhog Day, but this is the lockdown Victoria had to have
Hassan Vally
Associate Professor in Epidemiology at La Trobe University
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Property bydomain
'Absolutely crazy': The boom-era auction tactic leaving buyers shocked
Three days before auction, Tony received a startling phone call. It was not illegal, but was a bit like being forced to “throw a dart at a dartboard”.
Need more space? Private island home on market for $19.4m
There's a walk-in wardrobe that’s probably bigger than some studio apartments, plus a 12-person theatre, a double wine room and a gift-wrapping room.
Life & Culture
Need cheering up? Here’s some comfort culture to binge on
For those enduring lockdown, there’s a swathe of pop culture pickings to while away the days. And for the rest of us, well who wants to go outside right now anyway?
Sport
Inside the Blues’ emotional jersey presentation for Origin I
There wasn’t a dry eye in the house when NSW debutants Liam Martin, Brian To’o and Jarome Luai received their jerseys from family members on Sunday night.
‘Just far too big an ask’: Winless Waratahs rule out Hooper rescue mission
The Wallabies captain will watch the Waratahs’ last game on Saturday from the Brookvale Oval stands due to a gruelling Test campaign in July.
How does Cameron Murray stop David Fifita after Anzac Round nightmare?
The NSW back-rower has the hardest task in the Origin series opener - and he hasn’t shied from watching video of David Fifita despite his barnstorming effort against South Sydney.
Updated
State of Origin
‘I love it’: Fittler on board with Maroons’ ‘gentleman’s agreement’ on milking
Queensland captain Daly Cherry-Evans says it’s up to the players, not referees, to police play-acting in Origin I - and Blues coach is happy to strike a handshake agreement to make sure it happens.
Melbourne restrictions could hand Sydney FC a home decider
The A-League grand final will likely be played at Bankwest Stadium should Sydney FC or Melbourne City qualify for the decider.
‘He’s moved into it quite quickly’: Brett Morris steps into new role at the Roosters
The former Origin star confirmed he was hanging up his boots at an SCG press conference alongside his family and playing group.
Opinion
Wallabies
The other Izzy: Why a hard-running Waratah is my Wallabies bolter
Having blooded eight debutants in 2020, it would be good if Dave Rennie didn’t need to pick ‘newbies’ this year. But the form of one uncapped Tah may prove irresistible.
Wayne Smith
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Timid England begin Ashes preparation in reverse
England’s meek draw against New Zealand in a rain-marred first Test has proved an unlikely Ashes boost for Australia
