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COVID vaccines begin to reduce hospitalisations
The protection offered by immunisation could see the state’s intensive care cases peak well below numbers predicted by the Burnet Institute last month.
Dismissal of unvaccinated worker who refused flu shot upheld
The Fair Work Commission’s full bench majority has rejected an application to appeal the sacking of a worker who refused to get a flu vaccination.
‘Swing the doors open’: Sydney businesses ready for lockdown to lift
Samantha Jakubiak, her partner Ben Kelly and brother Alek Jakubiak knew they were taking a risk when they opened Frank’s Deli in Waverley during lockdown.
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Spending
Splurges on bets, pets and booze evident in lockdown round two
Gambling spending had been elevated since the 2020 lockdowns, pointing to a lasting shift in consumer behaviour.
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Coronavirus pandemic
Road map out of lockdown: What you need to know
The state is set to move to the first stage of a three-phase plan to ease restrictions.
Breaking
R Kelly case
R. Kelly found guilty on all counts in sex trafficking case
The jury deliberated for three days over the case that accused the R&B singer of exploiting his fame to abuse women and girls.
Sydney’s new water strategy explores use of recycled sewage
Sydneysiders will be urged to consider using purified sewage for drinking water to help diversify supplies as the population grows and rainfall patterns shift under climate change.
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NRL 2021
Tommy Turbo caps brilliant year with Dally M Medal
Trbojevic was simply untouchable at times as he spearheaded the Sea Eagles’ run to the preliminary finals, scoring 25 tries in just 15 games.
NRL investigating footage of Storm players in room with white substance
Video appears to show two players partying in a room with a white substance on a table.
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NRL Grand Final
James Packer, Penrith’s saviour, reveals why he bought into Souths
In an exclusive interview ahead of the grand final, the Rabbitohs’ part owner talks rescuing the Panthers, Russell Crowe and what he thinks of Wayne Bennett.
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Defence
Submarine shift puts thousands of jobs at risk: unions
The nation’s peak union body says the new AUKUS agreement robs Australia’s shipbuilding and manufacturing communities of “decent jobs for generations to come”.
Man arrested over death of partner’s 21-month-old son
Bernice Swales found her son unresponsive in her unit and rushed him to hospital. He could not be revived.
The 17 movies we can’t wait to see on the big screen
From the spectacle of Dune to the glossy House of Gucci and royal biopic Spencer, here’s what to look forward to at the movies.
Evangelista says CoolSculpting ‘disfigured’ her. So, what is it?
Supermodel Linda Evangelista says she was left “unrecognisable” after undergoing the non-surgical cosmetic treatment.
NRL GRAND FINAL 2021
‘I apologised to Penrith’: Bulldogs sponsor backflips on Burton
Canterbury sponsor Arthur Laundy took the extraordinary step of apologising to Penrith after trying to get Matt Burton to Belmore early.
The moment Nathan Cleary doubted whether his shoulder would last the year
It’s an accomplishment few thought possible - Penrith’s key playmaker finishing the season with a bung shoulder. And an Eels game days before his comeback played havoc with his mind.
Sydney
Entire rail network to halt amid industrial dispute
The entire NSW public rail network will stop for four hours on Tuesday when public transport workers strike amid an ongoing industrial dispute with the state government.
Sydney’s Western Harbour Tunnel opening delayed at least a year
The multibillion-dollar road tunnel under Sydney Harbour is not expected to open to motorists until 2027, at least a year later than planned.
CCTV images released of man after alleged assault on Sydney nurse
The female nurse, 37, was outside a medical centre in Glebe when she was allegedly assaulted by an unknown man, police were told.
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Mental health
‘Time doesn’t heal all wounds’: Call to boost treatment for PTSD sufferers
Post-traumatic stress disorder is the second most common mental disorder after depression.
Berejiklian to consult MPs before decision on assisted dying vote
The NSW Premier says she will consult colleagues over the voluntary assisted dying bill.
Politics
Nationals warn they won’t be a pushover on net zero
Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce says his partyroom is vexed over the prospect of a net zero emissions target by 2050, but his MPs don’t want to hurt regional communities.
Business
‘Fortress Australia’: Closed borders aggravate tech talent shortage
Atlassian co-founder Mike Cannon-Brookes says Australia’s closed borders are creating a major headache for tech firms trying to attract talent.
World
Biden gets COVID-19 booster shot as additional doses roll out
In getting the booster, the President dismissed criticism that the United States should distribute more vaccines worldwide before allowing boosters at home.
Opinion
Evergrande is not a ‘Minsky moment’ or the next Lehman Brothers
Jessica Irvine
Senior economics writer
Crackdown on vaping set for October 1 will drive smokers back to their habit
Alex Wodak and Colin Mendelsohn
China braces for an Evergrande collapse and other threats to stability
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
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Property bydomain
Inside the Aussie homes nominated for a top international architecture prize
Here's an entertaining way to pack in a whole lot of vicarious international travel: have a squiz at the recently announced shortlist of the 2021 Dezeen Awards, and vote for your favourite.
Why other people have so much money to spend buying property
Aside from low interest rates, help from the Bank of Mum and Dad, pandemic-era savings or a high-powered job, there's another factor helping homebuyers bid up prices.
Life & Culture
The new campus novel taking on toxic behaviour, drinking games and sex
Diana Reid’s Love & Virtue mines the messy relationship between gender, privilege and power.
Sport
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NRL 2021
Turbo the jet: Tom Trbojevic caps brilliant year with Dally M Medal
He was untouchable at times for Manly in spearheading their run to the preliminary finals, scoring 25 tries in just 15 games with three hat-tricks.
Exclusive
NRL Grand Final
James Packer interview: Penrith’s saviour reveals why he bought into Souths
In an exclusive interview ahead of the grand final, the Rabbitohs’ part owner talks rescuing the Panthers, Russell Crowe and what he thinks of Wayne Bennett.
‘Wouldn’t miss it for the world’: Reynolds declares himself a certain starter
Souths star Adam Reynolds says a groin injury won’t threaten his appearance in the grand final, which is also his final game for the Rabbitohs.
‘No holidays’: How the Panthers stepped up after grand final pain
Penrith’s first steps back to the grand final were taken by a fuming James Fisher-Harris as he repeatedly tore up a set of stairs before leading an early return to training.
How a Wallabies tormentor helped shape Samu Kerevi into world’s best centre
Beauden Barrett has given Wallabies fans nightmares for the last seven years but the All Blacks star has also done Australia a giant favour this year.
Mitchell’s partner blames ‘NRL system’ for ruining grand final dream
Latrell Mitchell’s partner was critical of the NRL for suspending the Souths fullback and denying him a third Grand Final appearance.
The moment Nathan Cleary doubted whether his shoulder would last the year
It’s an accomplishment few thought possible - Penrith’s key playmaker finishing the season with a bung shoulder. And an Eels game days before his comeback played havoc with his mind.
Have Your Say
Why Cooper can lead Wallabies to World Cup final
Even after his last-gasp penalty goal to defeat the Springboks, the expectation was he was a seat warmer. But this is very much a changed Quade Cooper.
