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69,000 jabs a day needed to reach NSW’s 6 million target
NSW will need to maintain some of its highest daily vaccination rates to reach the doses needed by August’s end for restrictions to start easing.
Emergency vaccination teams, larger Pfizer deliveries key to vaccinating young people sooner
The government has released its plan on how it will vaccinate at least 70 per cent of the eligible population by Christmas as vaccination efforts begin to focus on younger adults.
‘Kind-hearted’ man, 27, dies hours away from COVID-19 isolation freedom
Aude “Ady” Alaskar died on Tuesday night after what health authorities described as a sudden deterioration.
Virus detected in Hunter just days after jabs diverted to Sydney
Fragments of the virus have been detected in sewage in the Hunter-New England area days after thousands of appointments were cancelled at a mass vaccination hub.
Bol pushes pace on world’s best and provides a race to stop a nation
In the 53 years Australia has been waiting for another male Olympic running champion, the 800 metres has evolved, as has the world. Peter Bol is a perfect example of that.
Olympic sprinter flying to Poland after refusing to return to Belarus
The apparent Cold War-style defection of sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya has been one of the major stories of the Olympic Games and could further isolate Belarus.
‘Ridiculous’: Government sits on forestry report as logging resumes
The Berejiklian government is refusing to release a report into logging after the Black Summer bushfires even as forestry work begins in a region of the NSW South Coast hit hard by the blazes.
King’s gambit: Malaysian PM buys time after standoff with monarch
Notoriously volatile, Malaysian politics has outdone itself as dissatisfaction has grown with the government’s handling of COVID-19.
Tencent boss loses $19 billion in rout, more than Jack Ma
Turns out even the most compliant billionaires aren’t immune to China’s regulatory onslaught.
Three Wallabies dropped from Bledisloe opener after drinking session
Marika Koroibete, Pone Fa’amausili and Isi Naisarani have been stood down for Saturday’s Test after a late-night drinking session.
Indigenous charities fear being silenced under new federal regulations
The proposed rules could restrict protest activities by charitable organisations, which Indigenous charities say may be used to limit their advocacy.
Will Meghan’s 40s be the decade she hits her stride?
As the Duchess of Sussex celebrates a significant birthday, many believe her next ambition is to take on Washington.
Remix Lady Gaga, Dua Lipa in Apple’s Garageband update
For fans of pop who are just getting started with making music, Apple’s software is more compelling than ever.
Air passenger taped to his seat after assault of flight attendants
Air flight crews says mid-flight hostilities have been increasingly common in recent months.
Sydney
Teenage boy in critical condition after bashing in Doonside
A teenager is in a critical condition after he was assaulted in Sydney’s west on Wednesday afternoon.
Sydney’s outbreak expected to get worse, Premier Berejiklian 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.
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‘Basically grounded’: Block of 101 units locked down in COVID scare
Residents have been determined to be close contacts and will be repeatedly tested during their 14-day home isolation.
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Coronavirus pandemic
Religious leaders warn faithful against vaccine conspiracy theories
Concerns on conspiracy theories fuelling vaccine hesitancy in vulnerable migrant communities in Sydney’s west have been raised.
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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.
Politics
‘Really uncomfortable’: Coalition MPs speak out against vaccine passports
At least two Coalition MPs are threatening to cross the floor to vote against any plans to bring in vaccine passports.
Business
Opinion
Fintech
Banks square up to Afterpay and Apple in payments fight
It’s becoming increasingly clear that the major banks have a fight on their hands, and the threat is coming from both fintechs and “big tech” players such as Apple.
Clancy Yeates
Banking reporter
World
Greek island residents flee fire by boat, blaze threatens Olympia
Fire crews across Greece are struggling amid a record heat wave to contain new blazes, including one near the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games.
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Property bydomain
Pullback in sellers 'obliterates' housing supply in pockets of Sydney
The number of homes hitting the property market has plummeted in pockets of Sydney, while it's almost business as usual in other areas.
The eight regions across Australia where house prices are falling
Amid the property boom raging on across the nation, there are only eight regions where prices haven't risen over the past year. And they're not all out bush, either.
Life & Culture
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Review
Suicide Squad is a gory, sentimental, crass fever dream
Whether or not this brand of splashy horror-comedy floats your boat, it’s been put together by an uncommonly skilled filmmaker.
Sport
Bol pushes pace on world’s best and provides a race to stop a nation
In the 53 years Australia has been waiting for another male Olympic running champion, the 800 metres has evolved, as has the world. Peter Bol is a perfect example of that.
‘Australia was watching, that carried me on’: Bol’s brilliant fourth inspires the nation
Peter Bol left without a medal, but also without regret after taking on the field in his 800-metre Olympic final.
‘Our group is pretty angry’: 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.
Australian sailors end with an exclamation mark as they ease to Olympic gold
It might be Australia’s easiest gold medal of the Tokyo Olympics, but Mathew Belcher and Will Ryan won’t be able to defend their victory at Paris 2024.
‘Crazy few days’: Australia bounce back for team pursuit bronze
Australia have bounced back from calamity in the earlier rounds of the team pursuit to secure bronze, while Italy won gold in world record time.
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?
Pangai and Radley set to reprise running battle in Panthers-Roosters clash
While all the talk has been about the 10-year anniversary of the “Battle of Brookvale”, the clash of the round could be the one between Tevita Pangai jnr and Victor Radley.
Have Your Say
My Olympics First XI: Ten bouquets and one brickbat
This doesn’t pretend to be an objective list. But for what it’s worth here are my first XI impressions from these fabulous Olympic Games.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
