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Morrison seeks to calm sub concerns as he flies to the US for talks

Morrison seeks to calm sub concerns as he flies to the US for talks

The Prime Minister phoned Indonesian President Joko Widodo, who expressed concerns that the AUKUS submarine pact would lead to a new arms race in the Indo-Pacific.

Veteran Labor senator demands Senate inquiry into AUKUS subs pact

Some Labor MPs believe the party should not offer immediate support for the decision to sign a deal for nuclear submarines with the US and UK.

Mask-wearing likely to be here for good, experts say

Mask-wearing indoors is here to stay as health authorities work to prevent large uncontrolled outbreaks even as vaccination rates rise.

Mask mandates will remain indefinitely in some settings as experts predict strict lockdowns will not protect COVID-free parts of the country from the pandemic forever.

Western Sydney suburbs set to get $5b cash boost

Western Sydney suburbs set to get $5b cash boost

The NSW government will splash the bulk of its COVID recovery spending in 15 western Sydney council areas hit hard by the Delta outbreak.

The Everest capped at 5000 people if NSW hits vaccination target

The NSW government has knocked back the Australian Turf Club’s push to have 15,000 people at The Everest next month.

COVID-crippled community sports clubs at risk of collapse

COVID-crippled community sports clubs at risk of collapse

Like many community sporting clubs across NSW, the Kellyville Ridge Cricket Club is in a state of suspended animation.

Delta more deadly than national plan assumes, research team says

Scott Morrison releases the Doherty Institute modelling underpinning the national plan.

The team whose work underpins Australia’s pandemic exit strategy believes the Delta strain of the virus is significantly more deadly than they assumed when the national plan was adopted.

Pfizer says COVID-19 vaccine works in kids aged 5 to 11

Pfizer says its vaccine works for younger children and that it will seek US approval soon – a key step toward beginning vaccinations for those currently ineligible.

Moderate Liberals urge government to raise climate targets

Liberal MPs want the federal government to set more ambitious climate targets for 2030 ahead of a climate summit in November.

Climate change to deliver suburban house price pain, Reserve Bank says

A storm rolls into Cronulla beach, where the Reserve Bank expects climate change is

Climate change could cut property prices across a swath of Sydney’s northern suburbs from Lane Cove to Ku-ring-gai, RBA analysis shows.

‘Dear Dr Chilla’: Resurfacing Christian Porter’s undergraduate humour

Christian Porter has resigned from the frontbench.

Christian Porter being back in the news reminded CBD of some extracts from “Briefs” - the magazine from the law students of UWA.

Fake UK passport, dead German bikie: Extraditions lift lid on global drug ring

Matthew John Battah, 36, and Benjamin Neil Pitt, 38, arriving in Sydney last week after being extradited from Dubai to face drug importation and money laundering charges.

An Australian drug syndicate is alleged to have a network from South Africa to Spain and Albania to import tonnes of illicit drugs.

Dr Phil says Rabbitohs’ hoodoo can be broken

Dane Gagai can’t hide his agony after the Rabbitohs’ defeat to Penrith in the 2020 preliminary final.

South Sydney has lost three preliminary finals in a row. But one of Australia’s leading sports psychologists explains why the curse can be broken.

Five things we learned from five hours of the Emmys

“What time is it, and how do we get out of here?” asked Amy Poehler. It was perhaps the most poignant question of the night.

Was my neighbour a lunatic or a lamb? There was only one way to find out

Lunch at the local burger joint seemed like a good idea at the time all those years ago. Turns out, it wasn’t.

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Carly McBride was murdered in 2014.

Domestic violence murder of woman motivated by jealousy, court told

Carly McBride was killed by Sayle Kenneth Newson, who brutally assaulted her and dumped her body in 2014. She was found two years later.

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Minns forces ALP to suspend NSW CFMEU officials

CFMEU officials Darren Greenfield (black jumper) and Michael Greenfield (grey jumper) leaving Sydney Police Centre after being granted bail.

NSW Labor leader Chris Minns has demanded the suspension of top NSW union officials.

Windy city: Warm Sydney weather to fall by 10 degrees

Sydney is forecast to reach a maximum of 17 degrees on Tuesday.

The city is forecast to reach a maximum of 17 degrees on Tuesday as a cold air mass brings gusty winds and the chance of showers and small hail.

‘Schools should be made safer’: Scientists say NSW needs better plan for ventilation

Students return to school in London.

A high-profile group of Australian public health experts say they are concerned the NSW Department of Education does not plan to use air purifiers in classrooms.

We’re back! Sydney’s first big show reopens to fully vaccinated

Come From Away producer Rodney Rigby can’t wait to welcome patrons back to the Capitol.

Sydney’s theatres are beginning to awake from their lockdown slumber.

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Revealed: The most popular suburbs for property deals this year

Revealed: The most popular suburbs for property deals this year

Sea-change and tree-change hotspots are high on the list, along with affordable outer suburbs offering space to work from home.

Historic cottage used during Petrov Affair hits market with $7m price tag

Historic cottage used during Petrov Affair hits market with $7m price tag

The home has a long history, which gained it local heritage protection and with it permanent harbour views.

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Tai Webster’s NBL career could be over due to his stance against COVID-19 vaccination.

NBL star the first domino to fall as Aussie sport reckons with athlete vax hesitancy

Tai Webster has been released from his New Zealand Breakers contract by mutual consent because of his unwillingness to be vaccinated in the first such example in Australian sport.

Anthony Milford is set to the join South Sydney in 2022.

Milford to face court after being charged with assault

The Rabbitohs recruit was arrested after police were called to Marshall Street in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley following reports of a disturbance.

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NRL 2021

The referees will always be in crisis — but let’s stop moaning about them

Rugby league’s unhealthy obsession with match officials has become predictable and boring.

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The Wests Tigers have delayed a decision on the future of coach Michael Maguire.
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Stay of execution? Tigers delay call on Maguire as meeting abandoned

The club’s directors didn’t proceed with a scheduled meeting to dissect the internal review, a guide to their decision on the coach’s future.

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AFL clubs seek advice after Tom Wills discovery

Several AFL clubs have tributes to Australian football’s founding father, Tom Wills, who has been linked to a massacre of Aboriginal people 160 years ago.

Sean McMahon during a Wallabies gym session on Monday in Townsville.

Fresh out of a ‘glorified jail cell’, McMahon wants to match it with the big boys again at Test level

It’s been nearly four years since Sean McMahon last appeared on the international stage and the 26-Test back-rower admits he would have liked to wear a gold jersey at the 2019 World Cup.

India Women’s Mithali Raj, right, in action against England during the One Day International cricket match at the The County Ground in Taunton, England, Wednesday June 30, 2021. (David Davies/PA via AP)

‘I want that trophy’: Australia the obstacle to Raj’s elusive World Cup title

Twice Mithali Raj has led India to the ODI World Cup final, only to fall short. Next year’s tournament in New Zealand will be her final bow, and a chance to erase the painful memories.

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