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More venue alerts issued as authorities race to halt spread of Bondi cluster
The fresh infections prompted a number of new venue alerts for Sydney’s CBD, Bondi Junction and Tempe on Saturday night.
From Moscow to Mississippi, COVID’s Delta variant is spreading fast
The World Health Organisation’s chief scientist says the variant, more infectious than others, will soon be dominant globally.
Exclusive
Mental health
‘Extraordinary resilience’: Young people make strong recovery from stress of pandemic year
Most children and young people in Australia have bounced back from the stress of the COVID-19 pandemic and disruptions to their education, but one in three are still struggling to cope.
NSW to abolish stamp duty on electric cars in an effort to boost uptake
But EV drivers will be hit with a road-user tax within six years to help fund road and infrastructure spending, as state governments look for ways to compensate for the loss of fuel excise revenue.
Opinion
Political leadership
Circa 2016 an unknown singer at a footy dinner blew me away and now look at her
The marketing manager at the Titans took the stage at the Gold Coast, and she was unreal.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Opinion
Money Makeover
40 things I wish I knew about money before turning 40
Experience is everything. Here are a few helpful hints if you are young to put you on the right path to financial freedom.
Jessica Irvine
Senior economics writer
Julianne Moore at 60: ‘It’s a privilege to continue to age’
She’s had an incredible acting career, and is looking more beautiful than ever at 60, so what’s the secret of Julianne Moore’s success? Laser-sharp focus and a wide-brimmed hat.
Opinion
NRL 2021
Mum’s cancer fight was the inspiration behind Cordner’s toughness
In retirement, we are finally getting to know the real Boyd Cordner. And what follows is a revealing insight into a man of rare steel and determination.
Danny Weidler
Sport columnist
Dragons 22 Raiders 20
Match report
Raiders land in hot water after 18th-man debacle
Canberra lost 22-20 to St George Illawarra, but the big talking point will be their use of 18th man Xavier Savage.
The local 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.
‘The perfect bloke’: Premier’s new beau wins seal of approval from MPs
Police Minister David Elliott said Arthur Moses was the ideal man because “he’s a Parra supporter, a westie, a Liberal and a Reservist”.
Exclusive
Trucking
‘It is astounding’: Push for truck drivers to be on the road for up to 16 hours a day
The regulator is undertaking a national roadshow promoting Advanced Fatigue Management, an initiative that allows participants to “set their own work and rest hours”.
Exclusive
Gender equality
Stay and fight: The members trying to change the Australian Club’s women ban from within
Well-connected members of Sydney’s male-only Australian Club are embarking upon an internal campaign to admit women into the exclusive association.
Opinion
Private Sydney
When it comes to tucks, sucks and plucks, let’s all be more like Dolly
One-time Bond girl Britt Ekland caused quite a stir when she blamed cosmetic surgery for “ruining my face”.
Andrew Hornery
Private Sydney Columnist
How to finally stop sweating the small stuff
Instead of letting an annoyance snowball, pause and ask yourself two questions.
Opinion
Income tax
A six-step guide to a lower tax bill
Here’s some actions you have less than two weeks to take that will make this past year far more lucrative.
Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Money contributor
NRL 2021
Storm 66 Tigers 16
Shell-shocked Tigers hit rock bottom as Storm run riot
Knights 10 Warriors 6
Pearce’s return helps lift Knights to dour win over Warriors
The former NSW Origin playmaker was a calming influence for Newcastle in his comeback game after a 10-week break from a pectoral injury.
The former Eels doctor who was 43 years ahead of his time
Dr Peter Manollaras publicly aired his concerns about concussions four decades ago. He wishes more had been done to protect players sooner.
Sydney
The Sydney dad fighting for his ‘ISIS bride’ daughter
After Kamalle learnt his daughter had travelled to Syria with her IS fighter husband, he was told to stay quiet. Now, he’s battling for her return.
Investigation
Private schools
Top private schools build up multimillion-dollar portfolios
Some of Sydney’s richest schools have hundreds of millions invested in the sharemarket, reaping big returns while also receiving government funding.
Exclusive
City life
Cahill Expressway to be closed for seven-day New Year’s Eve party
The maligned stretch of road will be opened up for foot traffic for a week-long party between over New Year.
Inside Sydney’s collection of exclusive private clubs
The vote at the Australian Club to keep female members out has put the whole notion of private clubs in the spotlight.
Exclusive
Vocational training
$250m TAFE boost to retrain workers for the post-pandemic world
Mark Adamik lost his tourism sales job last year during the pandemic. He is now retraining to be a carpenter.
WEEKEND READS
Menu mayhem: it’s time the food world stopped discriminating
Never mind bespoke vegetarian and vegan menus, dear chefs, consider bringing all food together as one.
The woman who helped an ex-Playboy editor become a feminist crusader
Former Playboy editor Chuck Smeeton became a self-confessed “feminist in training” after meeting his partner, Dr Niki Vincent, Victoria’s first Public Sector Gender Equality Commissioner.
Politics
‘No rush’ to reopen international borders: Trade Minister
Trade Minister Dan Tehan says the federal government is negotiating with Singapore over a travel bubble, but is in no rush to open the borders to international travel.
Business
‘String of disasters’: China’s shipping delays set to widen trade chaos
Still reeling from the pandemic and the Suez Canal blockage, an exhausted global shipping industry faces the biggest test of its stamina.
World
‘Our sweet, good boy’: Biden announces death of ‘first dog’
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden on Saturday announced the passing of their German shepherd Champ, who they called a “constant, cherished companion” for 13 years.
Opinion
It haunts me still. I had helped our family’s real estate man to fib
David Astle
Crossword compiler, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age
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Property bydomain
'Unbelievable': The coastal town where Sydneysiders are paying top dollar
By the beach, one house listed two years ago that couldn't fetch $1.05m recently traded for $1.585m, and house prices are up 23 per cent in a year.
Dilapidated inner-west house sells for $5.5m at auction
Crumbling ceilings, cracked walls and a murky brown pool were not enough to deter buyers from spending big on this abandoned house.
Life & Culture
Opinion
Private Sydney
When it comes to tucks, sucks and plucks, let’s all be more like Dolly
One-time Bond girl Britt Ekland caused quite a stir when she blamed cosmetic surgery for “ruining my face”.
Andrew Hornery
Private Sydney Columnist
Sport
Opinion
NRL 2021
Mum’s cancer fight was the inspiration behind Cordner’s toughness
In retirement, we are finally getting to know the real Boyd Cordner. And what follows is a revealing insight into a man of rare steel and determination.
Danny Weidler
Sport columnist
Storm 66 Tigers 16
NRL 2021
Shell-shocked Tigers hit rock bottom as Storm run riot
To regain the competition lead from Penrith, Melbourne needed to improve their for-and-against by 18 points. The feat was achieved after just 10 minutes.
Dragons 22 Raiders 20
Match report
Savage blow: Raiders in hot water after 18th-man debacle
Canberra lost 22-20 to St George Illawarra, but the big talking point will be their use of 18th man Xavier Savage who should never have taken the field.
‘It might put a target on my head’: Luai roars defiance as THAT Origin photo riles Maroons
The Blues star is not bothered if Queensland target him in Origin II after taking offence to an image of him standing over Felise Kaufusi in Townsville.
Pain in the butt: Jake Trbojevic racing clock to be fit for Origin III
Jake Trbojevic suffered a glute tear, not a hip injury, that has him touch and go for Origin III, as the secret sessions to help Tom’s hammys can be revealed.
Sydney FC 2 Adelaide 1
Match report
Sydney FC on cusp of title hat-trick after semi win over Adelaide
A depleted Sky Blues showed enough mettle to survive a second-half fightback from the Reds and grind out a 2-1 victory in Kogarah.
France held to 1-1 draw by Hungary at European Championship
France needed a second-half equaliser from Antoine Griezmann to avoid the biggest upset of the tournament.
Have Your Say
Why four wins from 10 Tests this year would be pass mark for Wallabies
With three Tests against France, three against the Kiwis and two each against South Africa and Argentina, even five wins would be very positive for Australia.
