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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.
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Coronavirus pandemic
Mask-wearing likely to be here for good, experts say
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
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
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
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.
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Climate policy
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
Climate change could cut property prices across a swath of Sydney’s northern suburbs from Lane Cove to Ku-ring-gai, RBA analysis shows.
CBD
City life
‘Dear Dr Chilla’: Resurfacing Christian Porter’s undergraduate humour
Christian Porter being back in the news reminded CBD of some extracts from “Briefs” - the magazine from the law students of UWA.
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Organised crime
Fake UK passport, dead German bikie: Extraditions lift lid on global drug ring
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
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.
Sydney
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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Trade unions
Minns forces ALP to suspend NSW CFMEU officials
NSW Labor leader Chris Minns has demanded the suspension of top NSW union officials.
Windy city: Warm Sydney weather to fall by 10 degrees
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
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
Sydney’s theatres are beginning to awake from their lockdown slumber.
Politics
‘Bad day at the wicket’: Joyce says Porter could return to the frontbench
The Acting Prime Minister says his former cabinet colleague should be given another senior role in the future.
Business
‘Wave of global unicorns’: Airwallex hits $5.5 billion valuation
Fast-growing Australian payments startup Airwallex has secured a fresh round of funding, valuing it at $US4 billion ($5.5 billion) on paper.
World
Several killed in Russian university shooting
A student opened fire at a university in Russia, leaving six people dead and 28 hurt, before being shot by police and detained, officials said.
Opinion
Porter shows the bar is now so low for Parliamentary accountability it’s getting hard to see
Janine Perrett
Journalist, broadcaster and commentator
Now is the time to trial home quarantine for returned travellers
Louise Radcliffe-Smith
Here’s why ‘no jab, no entry’ is not discrimination
Liam Elphick
Discrimination law lecturer
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Revealed: The most popular suburbs for property deals this year
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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.
Life & Culture
Emmys best-dressed: European fashion versus Hollywood glamour
It was a tale of two cities, with the red carpet for this year’s Emmys stretching from London to Los Angeles with predictable fashion results.
Sport
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.
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NRL off-field behaviour
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.
Opinion
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.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
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NRL 2021
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
Have Your Say
Why the radio silence when calling the Wallabies should be as simple as ABC?
The Wallabies’ absence from the national broadcaster is hard to fathom, especially considering a couple of Australian rugby doyens are waiting in the wings.