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New Sydney site alerts as virus transmits under low-risk setting
NSW Health on Friday night issued a health alert expanding advice for shoppers at Westfield Bondi Junction.
One million ‘AstraZeneca hesitant’ over 50s now likely to get vaccinated
Daily vaccination rates are expected to dip temporarily as clinics cancel AstraZeneca bookings, but more 50-somethings are now likely to get jabbed.
Exclusive
State Parliament
NSW Premier dating high-profile lawyer Arthur Moses
Gladys Berejiklian is dating the lawyer who represented her at a corruption hearing into her former boyfriend Daryl Maguire.
Relatives warned they face the same threat as Hamze gunned down in CBD
Police are preparing to suppress any tit-for-tat reprisals that might stem from the brazen CBD shooting of the gangland “mover and shaker”.
Expanding state surveillance: Organised crime and the PM’s push for more police powers
Prime Minister Scott Morrison capitalised on the success of the global An0m sting to push for more police powers, which legal groups say pose serious privacy risks.
Exclusive
GST
GST deal to leave federal and state budgets deeper in the red
A deal struck by then-treasurer Scott Morrison to end West Australian anger over the GST system is set to cost federal, Victorian and NSW taxpayers billions.
Exclusive
Architecture
Gough Whitlam’s dilapidated ‘Lodge in Waiting’ home to be preserved, restored
The Commonwealth government is providing $1.3 million for the purchase and restoration of the former PM’s Cabramatta house.
North Korea’s Kim says he’s ready for ‘both dialogue and confrontation’ with US
In his first direct comments on US President Joe Biden’s administration, Kim said preparing for dialogue and confrontation would protect the dignity of his country.
The Aussie surfer secretly hoping for a typhoon at the Tokyo Olympics
Japan might not be synonymous with elite surfing but soon-to-be Australian Olympian Julian Wilson insists typhoon season could make for an interesting competition.
Exclusive
NRL 2021
Legendary All Blacks coach says there is light at the end of the tunnel for Bulldogs
In his only interview since arriving in Australia to work with the Bulldogs, Steve Hansen has backed Trent Barrett to lead the once proud club out of the wilderness.
Jake Trbojevic ruled out of Origin II with hip injury
The star Manly forward suffered a hip pointer injury at training and called Brad Fittler to tell the NSW coach the news on Friday morning.
Panthers 38 Roosters 12
Match report
‘Conducting the orchestra’: Cleary produces a masterclass as Penrith run riot
Nathan Cleary was outstanding in the Panthers’ big win over the Roosters as Penrith got back to winning ways after two weeks without their Origin stars.
Opinion
Sunday Life
When it comes to school reunions, there are three camps
There’s something about drinking cheap champagne with people who knew you before you were fully formed as a person that makes you assess your own life’s journey.
Jo Stanley
columnist
Springsteen’s NY show off-limits for fans with AstraZeneca jab
Would-be audience members don’t have to be born in the USA to see the Boss perform - but it will help to be vaccinated in the USA.
‘I want to fix it’: Arnold eyes Socceroos redemption over old foe Iran
Graham Arnold’s last match as a player for the Socceroos was on a night that left a deep scar on the psyche of Australian soccer. But the opportunity for payback could be just around the corner.
NRL 2021
Cowboys 24 Sharks 26
Is Ronaldo ready for Origin? Sharks survive late Cowboys rally
Jake Trbojevic ruled out of Origin II with hip injury
Saturday looms as D-day for COVID protocols before game two as the Queensland government closed the border to those who have visited the Waverley area.
‘Madge will get best out of him’: Tamou backs Pangai to thrive at Tigers
Wests Tigers know unwanted Bronco Tevita Pangai Jr will thrive with a change of scenery and coach.
Sydney
Roberts-Smith denies ‘inventing’ evidence in tense day in witness box
The former special air services soldier told his defamation trial on Friday that he had made a mistake in his evidence.
Federal minister threatens to override NSW on feral horses
A political stoush is brewing between NSW and the Morrison government over the removal of feral horses in Kosciuszko National Park.
Mega-development plan for 1900 apartments rejected
Billionaire Harry Triguboff has suffered a defeat after a planning panel rejected Meriton’s Little Bay proposal.
Cruise giant loses bid to block volcano survivors suing in US
The Federal Court has cleared the way for Marie Browitt and her daughter to sue Royal Carribean over the 2019 White Island trip.
‘Smacks of jealousy and elitism’: Sydney mayor’s Shute Shield spray
Steve Christou has slammed the eastern bloc pushing ahead with plans to force a merger between three western Sydney Shute Shield clubs.
Politics
Exclusive
GST
GST deal to leave federal and state budgets deeper in the red
A deal struck by then-treasurer Scott Morrison to end West Australian anger over the GST system is set to cost federal and NSW taxpayers billions.
Business
Welcome to the revolution: the fintech founders disrupting super
Can Australians be trusted to manage their own retirement money? These tech founders are counting on it.
World
EU recommends lifting Europe travel restrictions for all US tourists, vaccinated or not
The European Union on Friday added the US to a list of countries for which travel restrictions should gradually be lifted. The list applies to tourists, vaccinated or not, for nonessential travel.
Opinion
Cordner’s brain was rattled for years - the damage is done
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
The green inner-city bogyman is a figment of the government’s imagination
Jan Fran
Journalist and presenter
The China files: how PM persuaded Europe to talk tough on Beijing
Bevan Shields
Europe correspondent
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Property bydomain
One month, $110m buying binge: Garbo Ian Malouf's trophy home spree
The founder of Dial-a-Dump has long preferred to rent, until now. He's snapped up three trophy homes, including a $30m beachfront spread in Double Bay.
Millionaires' Row: The suburbs that have joined the million-dollar club
More than 200 suburbs reached the million-dollar mark over the past year as property values soared, and they're more widespread than you might think.
Life & Culture
Plight of girls and women explored in Alice Pung’s fractured fairytale
Alice Pung’s new novel is a portrait of a young woman struggling for personal agency.
Sport
Jake Trbojevic ruled out of Origin II with hip injury
The star Manly forward suffered a hip pointer injury at training and called Brad Fittler to tell the NSW coach the news.
Panthers 38 Roosters 12
Match report
‘Conducting the orchestra’: Cleary produces a masterclass as Penrith run riot
Nathan Cleary was outstanding in the Panthers’ big win over the Roosters as Penrith got back to winning ways after two weeks without their Origin stars.
‘I want to fix it’: Arnold eyes Socceroos redemption over old foe Iran
Graham Arnold’s last match as a player for the Socceroos was on a night that left a deep scar on the psyche of Australian soccer. But the opportunity for payback could be just around the corner.
The suburban Sydney club that became the AFL’s unlikeliest football factory
How can a team based in Sydney’s Upper North Shore be such a big producer of AFL talent? The answer lies deeper than just what’s in the water at Pennant Hills.
Cowboys 24 Sharks 26
Match report
Can Chambers make an Origin return? Sharks survive late Cowboys rally to move into top eight
Despite losing six games in a row earlier this year, Cronulla vaulted North Queensland into the top eight as several Sharks put their hands up for Queensland jumpers.
‘Loose cannon? Madge will get best out of him’: Tamou backs Pangai to thrive at Tigers
Why the Wests Tigers know unwanted Bronco Tevita Pangai Jr will thrive with a change of scenery and coach.
The Sydney defender who has three A-League winners medals, but has never played in a grand final
Ben Warland has more winners medals than most who have played in the competition. But he feels a sense of absence when he looks at them.
Have Your Say
Boyd Cordner’s brain was rattled for years on end. The damage is done
All the published exultations and broadcast burblings about how at least Cordner got out of rugby league at the peak of his powers with no damage done etc, are complete and utter nonsense.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
