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Coronavirus pandemic
Sydney locks down as northern beaches sites added to exposure list
NSW Health has issued new alerts for venues visited by confirmed cases of COVID‑19, as experts said Sydney’s economy will take a $310 million hit from a week-long lockdown.
‘It’s ruined my life’: One in 20 has long-term symptoms
One in 20 COVID-19 cases from NSW’s first wave was still suffering from symptoms three months after contracting the disease, a new study has revealed.
Australians feared among the missing as toll rises in Miami apartment collapse
The death toll has climbed to four, according to local media, with rescuers spending the night listening for signs of life beneath the rubble.
Christian Porter seeks unredacted Annabel Crabb text messages in court appeal
Mr Porter is seeking to overturn three judgments and a suppression order in a case linked to his ABC defamation proceedings.
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Workplace culture
Political leaders must ‘cut loose’ men who behave badly with impunity
Two female MPs are furious about a parliamentary culture they say has allowed men to behave badly without fear of punishment.
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Education
Chaplain who told boys to rate girls had history of ‘extreme Christianity’
The St Luke’s school chaplain compared homosexuality to the sin of murder, called impure girls sluts and said excessive masturbation hurt the penis.
Mirvac’s controversial $708m shopping centre revamp approved
The Independent Planning Commission approved Mirvac’s proposal to redevelop the Harbourside shopping centre at Darling Harbour with a 42-storey residential tower.
Dark side of the Chippendales: murder, arson, ‘feeling objectified’
The all-male strip show turns out to be more than harmless kitsch, according to a new podcast.
‘Searching for answers’: Missing mother changed name before disappearance
Before a Gold Coast mother disappeared, she changed her name and put her belongings into storage.
‘Disgusting’: Roberts-Smith denies taking nude photos to blackmail woman
The former special forces soldier’s personal life came under intense scrutiny on Friday during his defamation case.
‘He’s just giving me a stretch’: Was this another Munster dirty Origin trick?
A tackle on NSW golden boy Tom Trbojevic during game one has been noted within Blues camp and at the star’s club, Manly.
Blues captain slams Maroons star for ‘milking’ Origin-losing penalty
With the scores locked at 6-6 with just two minutes to go, NSW were punished for a ruck infringement leaving Queensland with a simple kick to take the win.
Boral knocks back sweeter bid from billionaire Kerry Stokes’ Seven Group
Building materials giant Boral’s management is sticking to its guns and told shareholders to steer clear of Seven Group’s overtures.
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Review
What’s Bill Nighy doing on the outskirts of Broken Hill? A bit, actually
The urbane British actor finds himself on the edge of Broken Hill with a creditable Australian accent and a dingo co-star in Buckley’s Chance.
Opinion
Family
My daughters wrote an email to their inspiring parent. It wasn’t me
Meanwhile, their father is left to clean the dunny.
Anson Cameron
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
Insurers fail in High Court bid to avoid coronavirus payouts to businesses
Insurers tried to exclude pandemics from their business interruption policies, but they made a key mistake in the fine print.
What are the new COVID-19 restrictions for Greater Sydney?
According to public health orders, weddings held up to the end of June 27 in the locked-down LGAs are still able to go ahead. Funerals of up to 100 people are also able to proceed.
Sydney
Andrew O’Keefe domestic violence charges dismissed on mental health grounds
The former Channel Seven star was in a manic bipolar state when he spat at his partner, slapped her and kicked her in Sydney’s eastern suburbs in January, a magistrate found.
‘We are searching for more answers’: Missing mother changed name before disappearance
Before a Gold Coast mother disappeared, she changed her name and put her belongings into storage. She left for Britain and was never seen again, nor were the items she left behind.
Qantas pilot was ‘incapacitated’ by oxygen mask: ATSB
The captain of a Qantas freight plane was incapacitated by emergency oxygen, forcing the first officer to declare a MAYDAY.
Wife of O’Farrell minister tipped to take on Clover
A lawyer and executive married to a former O’Farrell minister is the Liberals’ frontrunner to take on Clover Moore in the city’s council elections.
Homeowners allowed to rebuild after natural disaster using original planning rules
Under changes introduced this week, the NSW government will give councils the flexibility to approve applications from property owners.
WEEKEND READS
‘I want to go now’: Why my witty, charming sister wanted to die
As legislative reform around voluntary assisted dying continues across the country, one woman recalls the complex issues that arose when her younger sister grew tired of life.
Stephen Fry reveals the relationship advice that helped him ‘relax’
The actor, writer and TV host waxes philosophically on his years of celibacy, the need for laughter - and ideas making his brain hum.
Politics
High Court dismisses bid to fine CFMMEU over toilet request
A five-year battle that began with a work stoppage over the availability of a women’s toilet and the size of a shed on a construction site ended in the High Court on Friday.
Business
Women did three times as much childcare as men during pandemic
Childcare demands at home skyrocketed during the pandemic, but men and women did not split the burden equally.
World
EU leaders to Orban: Hungary can exit if not happy to uphold values
Country leaders defend LGBT rights after Hungary approved a law they say reinforces prejudice and homophobia.
Opinion
It’s Australia’s springtime for workers: we’re more likely to be in jobs than at any time in our history
Andrew Charlton
Economic adviser to former Labor prime minister Kevin Rudd
Barnaby Joyce’s frenzied energy keeps all alert to being burned
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
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Property bydomain
Open homes cancelled, auctions switch to online in Sydney's lockdown areas
The latest outbreak has forced sellers in the four lockdown areas to either sell tonight, go to auction online tomorrow or push their sale back altogether.
The sunny destinations where house prices spiked by 20 per cent
These neighbourhoods are sitting in the eye of a buyer storm that’s sparked record-breaking sale prices and auction bidding wars that's setting a new precedent.
Life & Culture
The best ever action scenes, according to Aussie director Patrick Hughes
The director of Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard talks through the iconic action scenes that left a lasting impression.
Sport
Blues captain Kezie Apps slams Maroons star for ‘milking’ Origin-losing penalty
With the scores locked at 6-6 with just two minutes to go, NSW were punished for a ruck infringement leaving Queensland with a simple kick to take the win.
‘He was just giving me a stretch’: Was this another Munster dirty Origin trick?
A tackle on NSW golden boy Tom Trbojevic during game one has been noted within Blues camp and at the star’s club, Manly.
V’landys, Abdo forced to leave Queensland as Origin thrown into COVID chaos
NSW are also scrambling to find a medical team based in Brisbane after their Sydney-based doctors were prevented from travelling due to border restrictions.
Swimming Australia officials meet Groves as they await details of new allegations
Swimming Australia has met with Madeline Groves for the first time since her controversial social media outburst.
Juggling and a ‘classified’ journal: Inside what makes Nathan Cleary so good
The NSW halfback will break Origin ground not even Andrew Johns, Johnathan Thurston or Cooper Cronk could. But how did Nathan Cleary become so good so fast?
Analysis
Wallabies
The unsung ‘utility’ who could save injury-hit Wallabies. Again.
With two options for the Australian No.10 injured, and a third still a rookie, Dave Rennie may turn to the ever-reliable Reece Hodge.
FaceTime tears: Finch’s family call to ease bubble fatigue
Father-to-be Aaron Finch this weekend leads a depleted team to the Caribbean for the first of two tours in bubbles that will see the squad away from loved ones for two months.
Have Your Say
But wait, there’s more political grandstanding afoot
The NSW government is about to commit up to $300 million to build a stadium in Penrith. What’s wrong with this picture? Let me show you.
