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Sydney’s outbreak expected to get worse, Premier warns
Gladys Berejiklian has said she believes Sydney’s outbreak has not yet reached its peak, as the state recorded 233 new cases and the deaths of two people.
Victoria records new COVID case; Virgin set to stand down staff
Several industry sources say the lockdowns could affect more than 1000 staff at the airline as the sector struggles due to lockdowns.
Opinion
Opinion
Doherty modelling suggests Australia’s COVID reopening plan is reckless
The national cabinet should not be pulling a trigger too early and consign Australia to even more lockdowns and a higher number of COVID-19 deaths.
‘Kind-hearted’ man, 27, dies just hours away from COVID-19 isolation freedom
Aude “Ady” Alaskar died on Tuesday night after what health authorities have described as a sudden deterioration.
Premier retreats on controversial back-to-school policy for year 12
Last week, Gladys Berejiklian said year 12 would return to class. On Wednesday she backtracked, saying access to classrooms will be based on COVID-19 risk.
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Wallabies
Three Wallabies dropped from Bledisloe opener
Marika Koroibete, Pone Fa’amausili and Isi Naisarani have been stood down for Saturday’s Test after a late-night drinking session.
‘Extreme anxiety’: Alleged fraudster breaks silence
Bill Papas has blamed poor mental health, bad technology and the European holiday season for failing to meet court deadlines.
In-N-Out Burger suing Aussie business over ‘ghost kitchens’
The US burger giant is suing Rich Asians Pty Ltd after it operated on three food delivery services as “In-N-Out Aussie Burgers”.
Live
Tokyo Olympics
Gold for sailing; the campaign is over for Australia’s Opals
It’s now official - sailors Mathew Belcher and Will Ryan win the medal race and secure their gold medals in the men’s 470 on the water. That’s gold medal No.15 for Australia.
‘Made some bad mistakes’: AOC calls for perspective towards drunken high-flyers
If only Dawn Fraser had someone like chef de mission Ian Chesterman in her corner when an Australian Olympic team last went to Tokyo.
Air passenger arrives taped to his seat after assault of flight attendants
Air flight crews says mid-flight hostilities have been increasingly common in recent months.
Opinion
Regulation
Afterpay takeover highlights the need to rethink financial regulation
Fintechs aren’t banks and aren’t regulated like banks. But they are increasingly offering a range of services and products that look like banking services and products.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
When work weighs you down, you should take a ‘sad day’
It’s time to start thinking about how to protect and prioritise your mental wellbeing.
Literary prizes remain a lottery, but they’re still worth having
Prizes such as the Miles Franklin or the Booker are always divisive, but that doesn’t mean they should be abandoned.
The slasher film is having a (bloody) moment right now
The subgenre is finding a new profile on streaming services, which are in turn mutating its classic VHS-era rules in blood-pumping ways.
Tokyo Olympics
From the futon
Opinion
What climbing could learn from the ancient Olympic sport of rugby league
- by Andrew Webster
From the futon
Matildas
The Olympics have convinced me to ditch social media for good
- by Andrew Webster
Sydney
Exclusive
Coronavirus pandemic
Religious leaders warn faithful against vaccine conspiracy theories
Religious leaders have raised concerns about conspiracy theories fuelling vaccine hesitancy in vulnerable migrant communities in Sydney’s west.
Exclusive
Coronavirus pandemic
NSW Health asks schools for student details as vaccine bookings set to open
Principals have been given less than 24 hours to provide details as NSW Health rushes students through first jabs over five days.
Updated
Coronavirus pandemic
‘We’re basically all grounded’: Unit block locked down in coronavirus scare
Residents have been determined to be close contacts and will be repeatedly tested during their 14-day home isolation.
Sydney’s virus epicentre has the lowest vaccination rates
Meantime, areas in the eastern suburbs, northern Sydney and the Hawkesbury have the highest rates of residents fully vaccinated.
‘One life event away’: Homeless urged to complete the census
Welfare and advocacy groups are urging homeless people, including those living in temporary housing, to complete the form.
Politics
Holgate takes million-dollar payout from Aus Post, but no apology
Christine Holgate has received a payout from Australia Post for her controversial downfall as chief executive over the Cartier watches scandal.
Business
‘Grave risk’: Tight rules prevent DIY use of rapid COVID tests
The makers of rapid COVID-19 tests face strict controls that will let them provide them only to registered labs and health professionals.
World
Murky motives for Pentagon stabbing attack that killed police officer
The assailant who stabbed an officer outside the military headquarters was also killed, but officials offered scant details about what had happened.
Opinion
Lapsed Catholics need to reflect their beliefs in the census
Monica Dux
Writer, columnist and social commentator.
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Property bydomain
This could be the bargain hoarder house you've been searching for
A hoarder house filled to the brim has been deemed unsafe to enter but, this being Australian real estate, it seems buyers aren't bothered.
Houses are earning more than surgeons, psychiatrists and CEOs
Home owners are out-earning some of Australia's top professionals, with price growth seeing house values climb by more than $1000 per day in some cities.
Life & Culture
‘Blood boiling’: Orthodox Jewish women on Netflix’s new reality hit
Many Orthodox Jewish women don’t care that Julia Haart shed her former life, but nor do they recognise themselves in her pointed descriptions of that community.
Sport
Breaking
Wallabies
Three Wallabies dropped from Bledisloe opener after drinking session
Marika Koroibete, Pone Fa’amausili and Isi Naisarani have been stood down for Saturday’s Eden Park Test after a late-night drinking session.
Live
Tokyo Olympics
Tokyo Olympics LIVE updates: Opals’ Olympic campaign is over, sailing gold for Australia
The Boomers are into the semi-finals of the men’s basketball tournament for a fifth time. But, this time, they’re determined to come away with a medal. So too Peter Bol when he lines up in the men’s 800m final tonight. And Minjee Lee carries Australia’s hopes as the golf begins.
Mills signs with Nets and Landale inks NBA deal, but focus is on gold
Patty Mills and Jock Landale have signed new NBA deals but Mills says the Boomers have pledged to let nothing distract them from beating the USA in their semi-final on Thursday and keeping their gold medal hopes alive.
‘Made some bad mistakes’: AOC calls for perspective towards drunken high-flyers
If only Dawn Fraser had someone like chef de mission Ian Chesterman in her corner when an Australian Olympic team last went to Tokyo.
From the futon
Tokyo Olympics
What climbing could learn from the ancient Olympic sport of rugby league
Sport climbing has made its debut at the Tokyo Olympics. Why?
Lee wins Australia’s first ever medal in marathon swimming
Kareena Lee almost gave the sport away when she didn’t qualify for Rio. Today, despite tangling with a jumping fish, she is an Olympic bronze medallist.
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Tokyo Olympics
Bol to go all out in 800m, McSweyn says he will have to lift in 1500m
Peter Bol will take a no guts, no glory approach to his gold medal moment in the 800m Olympic final on Wednesday night, forcing a fast race and challenging the world to go with him in a battle to outlast them, according to his coach.
Have Your Say
Joy to the world: Olympic skateboarders cheer each other to the end
The youngest competitors in the Olympics’ youngest sport were doing disappointment their very own way. And until the end, disappointment looked strangely like joy.
