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Cases surge in under-40s as virus spills to the regions
More than two-thirds of new COVID-19 cases in Sydney in 24 hours were in people aged under 40, increasing concerns about the long-term health impact of the Delta strain.
Tradie charged with fraud after allegedly faking COVID-19 result
A 23-year-old man from the Illawarra has been charged with fraud after allegedly texting his boss to say he could not come to work in Newcastle as he had tested positive for COVID-19.
Thousands freeze mortgage payments as Sydney COVID lockdown bites
Banks have frozen repayments on 14,500 home loans as a result of the latest round of lockdowns.
‘It was a matter of when’: Anxiety high as the Hunter locks down
Almost one year since the area last had a COVID-19 case, eight local government areas were plunged into lockdown on Thursday night.
‘I started screaming at him’: Mid-race, Aussie competitor urges teammate to bronze
Ash Moloney has won Australia’s first ever medal in decathlon, helped along in the last moments of the last event by his teammate and mentor.
Analysis
Olympics
Australia’s Insane Games: Best gold haul since Olympics began
But forget medal counts; Australia is having a crazy run in Tokyo, dude.
Heartache for Kookaburras, Matildas; beach volleyballers go for gold
Can Australia have its best Games ever and pass the tally of 17 golds in Athens 2004? Much rests on our beach volleyballers and javelin throwers.
Exclusive
Population
‘Echoes of the White Australia policy’: Minister wants discussion on population
Planning Minister Rob Stokes said that, despite having policies on everything from fruit flies to mythical panthers, NSW had no “policy on people”.
Updated
Crime
Hillsong pastor charged for allegedly concealing child sex abuse by father
Brian Houston, who has been living in the US and recently travelled to preach in Mexico, says he will return to Australia and fight to clear his name.
Critical ocean system may be heading for collapse, study finds
Human-caused warming has led to an “almost complete loss of stability” in the system that drives Atlantic Ocean currents, a new study has found.
News Corp declares best financial year since 2013, says Foxtel’s future is ‘bright’
The result was boosted by growth in digital subscriptions, a strong profit at Dow Jones and record subscriber growth at Foxtel.
Opinion
Ageing
‘I’m old and happy about it, so don’t dare call me young for my age’
Obituary writers, you’re on notice: I don’t need to be photoshopped.
Anne Ring
Rugby players reprimanded over boozy flight as sevens cuts loom
All 13 members of Australia’s Olympic men’s rugby sevens team have been given formal warnings.
CBD
City life
Andrew Bogut’s forever home caught in court
The former NBA champion was front and centre calling the Boomers’ battle against Team USA. But it wasn’t Bogut’s only tussle on the day.
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Just in
Sydney
Pressure mounts from teachers’ union as Premier defends HSC priority
Premier Gladys Berejiklian is defending the year 12 return to class, saying the HSC is an “opportunity for a better life”.
‘Far too dangerous’: Triple killer Regina Arthurell placed under strict supervision
A NSW Supreme Court judge said Arthurell has a proclivity to violently terminate lives, and strict conditions must be imposed to protect the community.
Exclusive
Water
One-tenth of groundwater users in breach of licences
One operator extracted 1200 Olympic swimming pools amount of water more than the licence allowed for, a pilot probe found.
$1m reward for information about young couple who disappeared
Stephen Lapthorne and Michelle Pope left his family home in Sydney’s upper north shore in 1978, but they never arrived.
Exclusive
Public transport
New Sydney ferries to only operate when the sun is up
Problem-plagued River-class ferries will only be able to operate during daylight hours.
Politics
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National security
‘Not intended or contemplated’: Turnbull says foreign influence laws need review
Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull says he did not intend for the nation’s foreign influence laws to target former politicians speaking at public events.
Business
ASX to edge higher as jobs data, earnings boost Wall Street
The Wall Street gains were broad in what has been a choppy week of trading, with technology companies leading the way.
World
Indonesian army ends virginity tests for female recruits
The rest of the military is being called on to cease invasive “two finger” examinations after the Army indicated it would abandon the practice.
Opinion
PM’s sermon to his worried troops from a ‘muddy track’
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
JobMuddle: Why didn’t we just bring back JobKeeper?
Andrew Charlton
Economic adviser to former Labor prime minister Kevin Rudd
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Property bydomain
Defying gravity? What investors like about a two-speed market
Property prices have soared and rents have not kept pace, yet investors still see a reason to pile back into the housing market. Is it too late?
The longest build ever? House started in 1996 still not finished
When you're building a house, they say to expect some delays. But even by the most generous person's standards, 25 years is possibly a touch too long.
Life & Culture
Exclusive
Performing arts
‘Just devastating’: Sydney Fringe axes 370 shows
Sydney Fringe has become the latest casualty of Sydney’s extended lockdown.
Sport
‘Stop pigeonholing people’: Why Olympic boxer Harry Garside dares to be different
He’s the ballet-dancing boxer who painted his fingernails in the colours of the Olympic rings and talked of wearing a dress to the opening ceremony. Now Melbourne fighter Harry Garside, inspired by his dad’s collection of Rocky DVDs, is one win away from a gold medal match.
From the futon
Tokyo Olympics
These Olympics have been the tonic we needed – with gin, of course
If you ever needed a reminder about the pure beauty of sport, look no further than young Australian boxers Harry Garside and Skye Nicolson... or Riley Day... or the Hockeyroos...
Moloney wins Australia’s first decathlon medal, with a little help from a friend
Ash Moloney was aided on the last event by shouted encouragement and pacing from his teammate, mentor and competitor Cedric Dubler.
Dramatic shootout for gold ends in agony for Kookaburras
A silver medal is Australia’s best Olympic men’s hockey result since 2004, but the team came within a whisker of going one better in the final against Belgium.
Messi to leave Barca; City make Grealish EPL’s most expensive player, eye Kane
It’s been a busy day in the European transfer market with the news two of the continent’s most in-demand stars will leave their boyhood clubs ahead of the new season.
‘Eric is glad it’s Adam’: The sad twist to a record-breaking moment for Souths
Battling dementia, Eric Simms will not be aware when his Rabbitohs’ points record is passed. But his family are glad Adam Reynolds will be the one to set a new mark.
Archer to miss Ashes campaign, England bounce back in first Test
A recurrence of a stress fracture had already ruled Jofra Archer out of the first Test at Trent Bridge where England are fighting back after two days against India.
Have Your Say
Australia’s Insane Games: Best gold haul since modern Olympics began
But forget medal counts; Australia is having a crazy run in Tokyo, dude.
