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Singapore’s COVID stumble a lesson for Australia

Singapore’s COVID stumble a lesson for Australia

The city state, which opened bars and gyms before hitting the 80 per cent vaccination mark a month ago, tightened restrictions again as new daily cases skyrocketed.

Manly beachside hotel residents on alert after ‘COVID-19 exposure’

Manly beachside hotel residents on alert after ‘COVID-19 exposure’

Residents of a hotel have been asked to get tested and isolate as health authorities investigate the source of an infection linked to the property.

Victoria overtakes NSW in daily COVID-19 cases

Victoria has overtaken NSW for the most number of daily COVID cases for the first time since the Delta variant took off in Sydney in June.

Schools expect students to begin returning before official start date

As shops, bars and gyms are allowed to reopen, some parents will have to send their children back to school before the official return date on October 25.

Turnbull defends $6m ‘gift’ to children in name of ‘transparency’

A longstanding family relationship between the former PM and Pengana boss Russel Pillemer is the subject of a lawsuit involving allegations of lies and deception.

‘No customer was charged’: Junior staffer reveals Papas fraud suspicions

Forum Group Financial Services accountant Brandon Chin had a front-row seat to what is alleged to have been one of the biggest frauds in Australian banking history.

China’s one-child policy has failed to arrest a declining fertility rate.

‘Bodies as tools’: Beijing about-face on abortion sparks fear

Opaque new measures to increase China’s birth rate have prompted widespread concern among a new generation of empowered women.

How suspended Latrell has helped steer Souths to a grand final

Latrell Mitchell at training South Sydney training on Tuesday.

South Sydney players knew their season was about to change when Latrell Mitchell clattered into Joseph Manu. But the star fullback has become an inspiration behind the scenes.

NRL flags desire to test players’ hair for drugs after incidents

The league wants to put hair follicle testing for illicit drugs back on the agenda following the latest off-field incidents.

What makes The Newsreader so good? It’s all in the 1980s details

What makes The Newsreader so good? It’s all in the 1980s details

There were so many ways to go wrong, but there were also endless opportunities to get it deliciously right.

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Why some are up in arms about ‘bodies with vaginas’ cover

The Lancet medical journal’s choice of words, meant to be inclusive, merely highlights how language has become a battleground.

How a hyper-violent Korean series became a global hit

How a hyper-violent Korean series became a global hit

Squid Game, which is about a group of debt-ridden social dropouts trying to win big cash, is on track to become Netflix’s “biggest show ever”.

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NRL GRAND FINAL 2021

Benji Marshall said he still has enough hunger to go one more year.

‘Everyone is retiring me, except me’: Benji says grand final might not be last dance

Marshall said he is yet to make a decision on his future despite comments made by Wayne Bennett during his post-game press conference on Saturday.

Blake Taaffe isn’t the biggest fullback in the NRL, but he’s full of South Sydney spirit.
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Rabbitohs spirit of ’55 alive and well in class of 2021

No doubt rugby league has changed considerably but this is how I see Sunday’s line-up compared with the remarkables of 1955 onwards.

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Urgent push to reconnect aged care residents with family

Urgent push to reconnect aged care residents with family

Senior health officials met with federal counterparts on Tuesday to discuss the settings that would be required to allow the return of visitors to aged care homes.

Health Minister says police ‘not at the forefront’ of vaccination enforcement

NSW Police Commissioner Mick Fuller says officers won’t be stopping people and asking to see their vaccine passport when the state emerges from lockdown.

Hospitality and retail businesses will not be fined for granting entry to unvaccinated people when NSW reopens, while police will only step in to assist when asked.

Brother-in-law of George Alex charged over ‘fraud, laundering scheme’

George Alex allegedly led the fraud syndicate.

Peter Kay is the 14th person to be arrested in relation to the alleged $20 million tax fraud and money laundering scheme run by Mr Alex and jailed crime figure Michael Ibrahim.

‘Swing the doors open’: Sydney businesses ready for lockdown to lift

‘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.

NSW records 863 new COVID-19 cases and seven deaths

NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard.

Health Minister Brad Hazzard said 85.7 per cent of people aged 16 and over in the state had now received a first dose of a vaccine and 60.4 per cent were fully vaccinated.

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Latrell Mitchell at training South Sydney training on Tuesday.

‘Phenomenal’: How suspended Latrell has helped steer Souths to a grand final

South Sydney players knew their season was about to change the moment Latrell Mitchell clattered into Joseph Manu. But the star fullback has become an inspiration behind the scenes.

Dylan Edwards on crutches at Panthers training on Tuesday afternoon.

Edwards in doubt as Pangai jnr reveals why he ruled himself out of grand final

The Panthers have recalled Charlie Staines into the 21-man squad as cover for Dylan Edwards, who is racing the clock to prove his fitness.

Blake Taaffe isn’t the biggest fullback in the NRL, but he’s full of South Sydney spirit.

Rabbitohs spirit of ’55 alive and well in class of 2021

No doubt rugby league has changed considerably but this is how I see Sunday’s line-up compared with the remarkables of 1955 onwards.

Max Presnell
Max Presnell

Racing writer for The Sydney Morning Herald

Jordan Petaia runs the ball against Argentina in Australia’s 27-8 victory.

Burke says Petaia needs ‘time in the saddle’ before he can play fullback for Wallabies

Jordan Petaia wants to one day wear a gold No.15 jersey at Test level but Burke, one of the country’s greatest ever fullbacks, explains why now might not be the time.

Beth Mooney during Sunday’s one-day clash with India in Mackay.

Nervous wait for elite women’s cricket after COVID-19 outbreak

A Sheffield Shield match has been postponed in Brisbane but the one-off Test against India is still expected to begin on the Gold Coast on Thursday.

Referee Gerard Sutton will again control the grand final.

NRL slams ‘unhealthy obsession’ over referees ahead of grand final

The NRL has put the onus onto players and trainers not to milk injuries in the code’s showpiece event.

Brandon Smith and Cameron Munster in a room with white powder.

NRL flags desire to test players’ hair for drugs after end-of-season incidents

The NRL wants to put hair follicle testing for illicit drugs back on the agenda following the latest off-field incidents.

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