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ADF called in to assist Sydney’s lockdown enforcement
The Defence Force will assist with enforcement of Sydney’s lockdown following a formal request to PMScott Morrison from NSW Police.
‘If you’re feeling low, you’re not alone’: Distress at record high in lockdowns
Research has found lockdowns led to the highest levels of depression and anxiety on record, but even where restrictions have eased, people’s mental health hasn’t bounced back.
Where 5km lockdown limit ends across affected LGAs
Use our interactive map to see where the 5km lockdown limit finishes from any address.
Sydney law firm praises civil disobedience over lockdowns
Lawyer Nathan Buckley has been involved in the anti-vaccine movement since at least June 2020.
Analysis
Biden's White House
Breakthrough COVID infections a reality check on road to normality
Rare but rising cases of “breakthrough” COVID-19 infections are complicating America’s return to normality and offer a preview for Australia.
‘Just breathtaking’: scientists spot rare whales in Jervis Bay
Scientists were thrilled to see two rare southern right whales - of which only 300 are known to exist - caring for calves in Jervis Bay before their return to Antarctica.
Live
Tokyo Olympics
Australian Athletics team given all clear after scare
All close contacts of American pole vaulter Sam Kendricks, who tested positive for COVID, have returned negative results.
Analysis
Japan
Japan is warming to an Olympics many have not wanted
There comes a time in every Games where dire predictions are put to the side. For Japan, that came on Tuesday night.
Weightlifting, an original Olympic sport, faces its last chances
Weightlifting was one of just nine sports at the first Olympics in 1896, but its resistance to change means its prognosis is not good.
‘No corners cut’: Macquarie defends role in disastrous Nuix float
Macquarie Group says an internal review has found the bank followed a rigorous process in handling the initial public offering.
Josh Massoud loses defamation case against five media outlets
The former Channel 7 reporter sued 2GB, Nine Digital, Fox Sports, The Daily Telegraph and KIIS 1065 in the District Court.
Exclusive
Barbra Streisand
‘I don’t understand a lot of today’s music’: Streisand
In a rare interview, the singer rails against anti-vaxxers and anti-scientists and swoons with admiration for Jacinda Ardern.
Why has Universal spent $544 million on an Exorcist reboot?
Hollywood’s Universal is spending an eye-watering $544 million for three new movies.
★★★★★
Review
Five stars for the gritty ’90s drama that paved the way for so many shows
It’s slightly nerve-wracking, returning to a favourite TV series after more than two decades. Will it still hold its allure? Yes, as it turns out.
Sydney
Police hunt CBD protesters suspected of throwing pot plants at officers
Police have released images of four men suspected of throwing pot plants at mounted officers during the anti-lockdown protest in Sydney’s CBD.
Protester who allegedly struck horse refusing COVID-19 test, court told
A Sydney court has heard Kristian Pulkownik is being held in isolation at Parklea prison, where he will spend the next fortnight.
Foreign soldiers killed ‘innocent’ Afghans, defamation trial told
Ben Roberts-Smith is suing The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald for defamation over a series of reports in 2018.
More than 500 schools to begin HSC trials on campus
More than 500 schools will begin their HSC trials on August 18 after the government allowed year 12 to return to campus in two weeks.
‘Just so we can do an exam?’: Confusion over plan for year 12 return
Principals say there’s no detail behind a plan to test and redirect vaccines to year 12 students.
Politics
China ‘found faulty locks and propped open the doors’ in Microsoft attack: ASD
The head of Australia’s cyber spy agency says China crossed a line when it allowed criminal groups into Microsoft Exchange servers.
Business
Opinion
Regulation
China’s tech terror means the end of the economic miracle
Xi’s intimidation campaign is striking on multiple fronts at once as the Communist Party seeks to wipe out any potential threats to its power.
Ambrose Evans-Pritchard
World
First images of Sean Turnell inside Myanmar jail as he receives jab
The Australian economist is being held at a Myanmar prison reportedly rife with COVID-19 as the strife-torn nation faces an alarming outbreak.
Opinion
Berejiklian says situation could be worse, but that is not the measure
Alexandra Smith
State Political Editor
New government support is JobKeeper in all but name
Steven Hamilton
Economist at the Blueprint Institute
Young Aussies should score Labor’s housing policy gymnastics harshly
Jessica Irvine
Senior economics writer
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Property bydomain
'It's grim': Will young people ever be able to afford their own home?
'Oh my God,' said the economist. 'Good grief,' said the academic. That’s the frank reaction to house prices rising as much as 29 per cent in a health and economic crisis. So, is there any hope in sight?
Sydney median house price hits $1.41m, rising $1200 a day
Over the past year, median house prices have shot up by a staggering 24 per cent – or $272,887 – the fastest annual growth since Domain records began in 1993.
Life & Culture
Possessed again: why has Universal spent $544m on an Exorcist reboot?
Hollywood’s Universal is spending an eye-watering $544 million for three new movies.
Sport
‘You can only be the underdog once’: Stubblety-Cook wins maiden Olympic gold as Chalmers claims silver
Australia’s Zac Stubblety-Cook touched the wall first in the 200m breaststroke final, while Kyle Chalmers swam a personal best but had to settle for silver in the 100m freestyle.
Live
Tokyo Olympics
Tokyo Olympics LIVE updates: Australian athletics team gets all clear after COVID scare; Stubblety-Cook claims gold, Chalmers silver, women’s relay team stunned
There are five finals in the pool today and Australia has medal hopes in every one of them. And Jessica Fox has a shot at another medal in the canoe slalom.
Exclusive
Tokyo Olympics
‘That match absolutely wasn’t set up’: Australian judoka denies match-fixing claim
Kayhan Takagi has broken his silence about the match-fixing accusations that prevented him competing in Tokyo after Judo Australia refused to nominate him.
Superstar Titmus as tough as any NRL footballer, says performance coach
A former rugby league performance coach who worked with Ariarne Titmus on her injury rehab has described the swimmer as being as tough as the most intimidating NRL forward.
Analysis
Tokyo Olympics
‘A blessing and a curse’: Ledecky, Biles highlight cost of being the boss
Born three days apart in 1997, Katie Ledecky and Simone Biles headed to Tokyo with nine Olympic gold medals between them and a standing as all-time greats.
‘Spine-tingling’: NRL rivals give Roger Tuivasa-Sheck a stirring farewell
NRL players from three clubs performed a haka out the front of a hotel as a sign of respect for the departing Warriors star
Opinion
NRL 2021
NRL has a big decision to make: Is there a place for giants in the game?
We’re heading down a path where almost every player on the field will be a bit over 180cm tall and about 100kg. But is it the right way forward?
Andrew Johns
League columnist
Have Your Say
Stop calling BS whenever athletes like Simone Biles cite mental health
Gymnastics is a brutal sport that borders on inhumane. When the greatest of all time says it’s too much, we should listen.
