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Australia waiting for ‘the right deal’ with Britain, says Scott Morrison
Scott Morrison and Boris Johnson will thrash out the final terms over a lavish dinner at Downing Street.
Seasonal flu ‘nowhere to be seen’ in Australia
Experts who have spent decades studying the flu in Australia have never seen anything like it, but they have warned the strange phenomenon may not last.
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Coronavirus pandemic
No new local cases in NSW as authorities urge vigilance
The state remains on high alert after a Victorian couple with the virus travelled through NSW last week.
Dancer fights off COVID-19 to take role in The Wedding Singer
Dancer Romy Vuksan has made a triumphant return to the stage in The Wedding Singer after battling the lingering after-effects of COVID-19.
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Tragedy
Authorities retrieve hiker’s body after Blue Mountains fall
A bushwalk through rugged terrain near Wentworth Falls has ended in tragedy for a group of hikers.
‘This is not some kind of woke dictum’: Anglican ministers to avoid gendered language
Bishop Peter Hayward said the new guidelines were about having respectful conversations, “not some kind of woke dictum”.
Killing, arson spark fear for future of Rio Tinto’s South Africa mine
Problems in South Africa represent the latest challenge for the $185 billion miner, as it seeks to ensure safe operations across its sprawling global business.
Breaking
Wallabies
Foketi, Kellaway and Wells named as bolters in Rennie’s Wallabies squad
Dave Rennie has unveiled his 38-man Wallabies squad for next month’s three-Test series against France and there are a few surprises.
Horton’s Olympic hopes still alive after dramatic 200m freestyle heats
It took a disqualification and a withdrawal but Mack Horton has made the 200m freestyle final as he fights for a place on the relay and the plane to Tokyo.
Half yearly report card: The best movies of 2021 so far
Film critics Sandra Hall, Jake Wilson and Paul Byrnes share their top films from the year to date.
How Olivia Rodrigo became pop’s new ‘primal’ superstar
The Drivers License phenomenon’s chart-topping new album has been breaking records, Taylor Swift-style.
Exclusive
Emerald City
Julie Bishop’s ‘stepdaughter’ turns model
Laura Panton may not be as well-known as her father David, let alone his long-term partner Julie Bishop, but the director of medical supplies business Pantonic Health has her own star on the rise.
‘They had fear in their eyes’: how to handle motherhood rage
More overwhelmed parents are losing it in front of their children. Here’s how to stop it from happening. Or fix things if you’ve crossed the line.
‘Lots of smashing and crashing’: Residents want to ban 4am garbage trucks
The time your garbage gets collected depends on where you live, as Sydney councils try to juggle residents’ sleep with morning road congestion.
Exclusive
Education
‘Sydney’s favourite question’: Where city’s powerbrokers went to school
A Sun-Herald analysis of the schools attended by more than 50 of Sydney’s powerbrokers found almost 10 per cent attended the same school.
NRL 2021
Analysis
Fittler’s leadership masterstroke the key to Mitchell’s remarkable Origin return
Latrell Mitchell’s arrival as a superstar at Origin level warmed the hearts of league fans in NSW and was anything but an accident.
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Mitchell leaves nothing in tank as Johnston bags hat-trick for Bunnies
Latrell Mitchell was all heart and three-try hero Alex Johnston all class as South Sydney triumphed over Newcastle on Saturday night.
Sydney
Opinion
City life
After a perfect Sydney trifecta – sunrise, swim, strong coffee – I read some unbelievable news
How can it be that Sydney is no longer in the top 10 livable cities? Even more astoundingly how is Melbourne making a come-back?
Helen Pitt
Journalist
Exclusive
Antiques
Highest auction price worldwide for rare Australian coins
A £5 coin minted in Melbourne in 1921 and a George V Sovereign minted in Sydney in 1920 sold in a Monaco auction for about $1.5m each.
‘If you are fully vaccinated you should get freedoms’: Young, jabbed and ready to travel
Increasingly, Australians are wondering when they will see the perks that ought to come with vaccination.
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Plastic
NSW to ban plastic cutlery as end looms for single-use cups, plates and bags
Environment Minister Matt Kean says the government plans to phase out all single-use plastics by 2025 to stop 2.7 billion items from becoming litter.
Sydney’s bars and restaurants bounce back, but it’s not business as usual yet
Some venues based in CBD office buildings and caterers are still struggling, but suburban cafes and restaurants are on the up.
WEEKEND READS
Debunking Dark Emu: Did the publishing phenomenon get it wrong
In 2014, Bruce Pascoe’s Dark Emu overturned interpretations of Indigenous history. Now, two respected academics say that there is little evidence for the book’s claims.
Opinion
In Myanmar, it was my fellow expats who treated me like an outsider
Here I was in beautiful, beguiling Myanmar, about to start a month-long trial at its best-known newspaper, but finding a friendly face wasn’t as easy as I’d hoped.
Jessica Mudditt
Politics
Exclusive
Asylum seekers
‘It’s time they came back’: Coalition MPs call for Biloela family to stay
A growing number of Coalition MPs are calling the Morrison government to return the four asylum seekers to their Queensland home.
Business
Opinion
Home loans
Why I’ve locked in my home loan for two years at 1.84 per cent
Having vowed back in March to secure a home loan with a “1” per cent interest rate, I’m happy to share that I’ve finally been approved at a fixed rate of 1.84 per cent.
Jessica Irvine
Senior economics writer
World
Iowa man jailed 10 years for attacking and coughing on person who asked him to pull up mask
The heavy sentence comes amid a continuing flurry of incidents and arrests at places like banks and polling places across the US over masks.
Opinion
All-male club where they fear ‘bossy’ women
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
There’s a lot at stake as the maths wars erupt
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
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Property bydomain
The country city where historic charm meets laid-back living
Nestled in one of Australia's popular wine regions, this city is defying its former reputation as somewhere to avoid.
Your own private island: Unspoilt land hits the market in Queensland
A private island in the Great Sandy Strait is set to go under the hammer. Accessible via an hour and a half tinnie ride, it lends itself to eco cabins or glamping.
Life & Culture
Exclusive
Workplace culture
Global Sony boss investigating bullying and harassment claims in Australia
Sony Music’s head office in the US has held confidential discussions with at least four former and current staff members.
Opinion
Private Sydney
Patience and empathy required from all as we navigate new gender terminology
Andrew Hornery
Private Sydney Columnist
Sport
Breaking
Wallabies
Foketi, Kellaway and Wells named as bolters in Rennie’s Wallabies squad
Dave Rennie has unveiled his 38-man Wallabies squad for next month’s three-Test series against France and there are a few surprises.
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Match report
Storm leapfrog Panthers to claim top spot, but Munster in trouble again
Despite cruising to victory over the Warriors in Terrigal, the Storm’s Cameron Munster is in hot water for kicking out at at Roger Tuivasa-Sheck.
Horton’s Olympic hopes still alive after dramatic 200m freestyle heats
It took a disqualification and a withdrawal but Mack Horton has made the 200m freestyle final as he fights for a place on the relay and the plane to Tokyo.
Analysis
State of Origin
Fittler’s leadership masterstroke the key to Mitchell’s remarkable Origin return
Latrell Mitchell’s arrival as a superstar at Origin level warmed the hearts of league fans in NSW and was anything but an accident.
Stunning footage of Huni getting knocked out emerges ahead of Gallen fight
Justis Huni got knocked out by a cruiserweight in a sparring session, raising questions about his chin ahead of his anticipated fight with Paul Gallen.
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European Championships
Euros shock as Denmark star collapses against Finland, requires CPR
Star Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen fell to the ground, received medical treatment and was carried from the pitch in traumatic scenes. Finland won after the game was later re-started.
Swimming Australia to set up all-female panel to investigate treatment of women
The governing body has again called for Maddie Groves to engage with it after her inflammatory tweets, and will set up an independent panel to investigate the allegations.
Have Your Say
Is James O’Connor the man to take Australia to the next World Cup?
I’m not sure if Australian selectors and coach Dave Rennie actually know whether O’Connor will be Australia’s chief playmaker in France in 2023.
