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‘We’re in lockstep’: Biden hails Australia at meeting with Morrison
US President Joe Biden has declared Australia is America’s closest and most reliable ally during his first one-on-one meeting with Scott Morrison.
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AUKUS
Keating turns fury on Labor, government over military ‘surrender’
Not content with accusing the government of selling out Australia’s security interests, Paul Keating has opened fire on his own side as well.
Top EU leader rebukes Morrison during awkward New York encounter
As more countries openly criticise the new AUKUS pact, European Council President Charles Michel reminded the PM of the need for “transparency and loyalty”.
Clear majority of Australians want net zero emissions by 2050
More than half of the Australians surveyed in the Resolve Political Monitor also want a stronger emissions reduction target for 2030.
Opinion
Glasgow summit
In the years to come, the only great powers will be green ones
By 2030 renewables will be undercutting coal and gas almost everywhere.
Boris Johnson
British Prime Minister
Byron concerned as TV show triggers COVID lockdown
Almost one in four health workers in northern NSW is yet to receive a COVID vaccine, as locals say a mix of hesitancy and access problems have led to low rates.
Liberal MP calls for Hazzard to quit over Byron lockdown
Liberal MP Catherine Cusack has demanded Health Minister Brad Hazzard resign amid revelations a reality TV show crew member triggered the Byron Bay Delta lockdown.
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Nationals
Nationals explode over Christensen’s call to arrest police officers
George Christensen’s comments supporting “freedom fighters” at rallies in Melbourne have reignited fierce divisions within the National Party.
Fury on Melbourne’s streets as police change tactics
Chief Commissioner Shane Patton says police will change tactics for expected protests on Wednesday, but won’t reveal what the force is planning.
Woman, two children die in ‘horrendous’ Central Coast car crash
Police said the car was being driven by a woman with five children on board when it left the road and crashed down on embankment on Wisemans Ferry Road, Central Mangrove.
Man charged after woman’s body found in forest cabin
Police said the 34-year-old woman’s body was found in a cabin on Pole Dump Forest Road in Bulga Forest about 11.30am on Saturday.
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NRL 2021
An embarrassment and a debacle: Tigers boss’ candid Q&A over Maguire saga
Chairman Lee Hagipantelis has answered the tough questions about a controversial review process that led to the club backing the coach.
Smash-hit musical Hamilton to return to Sydney stage
The lights are set to go up again on the musical nearly three months after it was forced to shut.
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Phones
iPhone 13 and 13 Pro are the ultimate ‘S-year’ upgrades
Last year’s incredible phones are made even better with new screens and cameras, but the overall upgrade is relatively subtle.
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Prime Minister’s nephew ‘on the cusp’ of jail, fined $26k over building offences
Mitchell Cole blamed a cocaine addiction for his failure to complete work for which he had accepted tens of thousands of dollars from multiple clients.
Peak legal body calls for fairer NSW land acquisition laws
NSW’s peak legal body is calling for a wide-ranging review into the state’s compulsory acquisition laws to even up the stakes between the government and landowners.
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Coronavirus pandemic
How NSW’s ‘friend bubbles’ for children will work
The crisis cabinet has approved a new measure allowing kids in lockdown areas to form social bubbles in groups of three.
‘Cash cows’: Park users fear Sydney’s green spaces will be milked for profit
Community groups and opposition MPs are concerned about the future of Sydney’s major parklands if they are run by a new super agency.
Music education in crisis as school bands silenced
Teachers fear NSW has lost two years of beginners to the pandemic and that audiences have switched off, maybe for good.
Politics
Tax cuts to soon disappear as budget relies on workers to recover from virus
Even the government’s tax cuts won’t stop Australians from facing higher average tax rates over the next decade.
Business
ASX to dip after Wall Street on edge over Evergrande ‘black cloud’ and the Fed
The local sharemarket is set to open lower after US stocks veered between gains and losses as traders weigh the risks from the Chinese real estate crisis and look ahead to this week’s Federal Reserve meeting.
World
FBI, coroner confirm Gabby Petito’s death a homicide
Police search swamplands near the home of Petito’s boyfriend Brian Laundrie, who has gone missing
Opinion
Morrison is making an enemy of China - and Labor is helping him
Paul Keating
Former prime minister of Australia
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Property bydomain
'Eye-watering': How much further could property prices rise from here?
Less than three months ago the big banks were predicting interest rates – and mortgage repayments – could rise sooner than expected and slow the market. Then along came Delta.
Want to rent by the beach this summer? Get in line
With no end in sight for remote working, and beaches still off-limits for those who live more than five kilometres away, coastal abodes in these neighbourhoods are in strong demand.
Life & Culture
For some women, a connection may exist between poor sleep and hormones
Honouring your natural daily hormone fluctuations can help keep your sleep on track. Here’s how to do it.
Sport
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NRL 2021
An embarrassment and a debacle: Tigers boss’ candid Q&A over Maguire saga
Wests Tigers chairman Lee Hagipantelis has answered the tough questions about a controversial review process that led to the club backing coach Michael Maguire.
How Latrell Mitchell is helping Souths prepare to shut down Tommy Turbo
Latrell Mitchell still has a role in South Sydney’s finals campaign and it just happens to be that of Manly superstar Tom Trbojevic.
Wallabies workhorse Koroibete ‘best in the world’ but hasn’t earned a rest just yet
A video of Marika Koroibete’s incredible work rate has Wallabies officials saying there is no better winger in world rugby.
Reynolds dismisses Rabbitohs doubters as Souths ready for Sea Eagles
For a team coming off their equal second-best season in history, Souths don’t have a lot of friends in the finals. That’s just the way Adam Reynolds likes it.
India 225 Australia 1-227
ODI
Speedy Brown the revelation for evolving Australia
If evolution is the value Australia’s women have added to their team charter, then Darcie Brown’s four-wicket blast in the first ODI against India in Mackay was something closer to a revelation
‘I’d love a talk with Brian’: Meninga out to woo To’o for Kangaroos
Mal Meninga will sit down with Brian To’o to discuss his international aspirations as he pushes hard to return in Saturday’s preliminary final against Melbourne.
Tom Burgess steps out of shadow cast by his brothers as return to grand final beckons
It has been a rollercoaster year for the Burgess family, but Tom has ignored the headlines involving his brothers to produce his best football for Souths.
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‘It’s incredible’: Australia’s plan to resettle Afghan refugees through football
Football Australia is working with the federal government to integrate 3000 Afghan refugees into community clubs to ease their adjustment into Australia.
