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New Premier to overhaul crisis cabinet, scrap 11am pressers
Mr Perrottet also flagged changes to the NSW COVID-19 road map, with the former treasurer promising to prioritise business and consumer confidence in the months ahead.
Restaurants, gyms to reopen next week as NSW passes 70 per cent double-dose mark
Almost 10.5 million COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in mass vaccination hubs, GP clinics and pharmacies across the state, NSW Health reported.
Woman with COVID suspected target of car fire
A woman in South Australia who tested positive to COVID-19 is believed to be the victim of a targeted attack, with local police investigating a suspicious car fire.
Minister claims car park program ‘very transparent’, won’t release documents
The controversial $660 million commuter car park fund was slammed by the Auditor-General.
Opinion
Religion
Conservative Christians in Sydney not fundamentalist
If you’re worried about the power conservative faiths hold in Sydney’s politics, think again.
John Sandeman
Contributor
Valuer General strips staff of compensation decisions
The move has sparked fears it will lead to more delays in determining compensation owed to those whose properties are forcibly acquired.
‘Only trying to help’: MacGill’s brother-in-law denies organising kidnapping
“I didn’t know that was going to happen,” Marino Sotiropoulos allegedly told an undercover officer of MacGill’s abduction.
‘We refuse to be the proverbial canaries in the world’s coal mine’
Pacific Island nations are tired of reiterating their people’s suffering and will demand real action from developed nations at upcoming climate talks, Fiji’s Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has warned.
‘Nothing can be swept under the carpet’: FA to set up complaints process
Football Australia will partner with Sports Integrity Australia for an independent complaints system for harassment, abuse and misconduct in women’s football.
Opinion
Human rights
Sport can’t hit the snooze button again on abuse claims
Media reports this week of gross abuse in swimming and women’s soccer should prompt sport to renew its vigilance.
Greg Baum
Sports columnist
‘Stain on our community’: Magistrate’s warning after conviction annulled
Kristin Fisher, Sydney’s celebrity eyebrow queen, was given a stern warning that a reputation can be built over years only to be destroyed in an instant.
How to choose a smart assistant for your home
With Amazon’s latest Alexa devices, is it time to introduce a smart assistant to your house?
Copenhagen restaurants take top two spots in World’s 50 Best
No Australian restaurants made the top 50 announced in Antwerp, but there was home-grown talent behind other leading restaurants.
Adele’s 30 era is coming. What can we expect?
The pop superstar is finally releasing her long-awaited follow-up to 2015’s chart-busting 25.
Sydney
Exclusive
Education
School asks parents, relatives for their vaccination certificates
Private schools are asking students for their vaccination status, with Moriah College in the eastern suburbs going further.
‘Mind-boggling’ excuses given for closing operating theatre for years
A mayor’s tale of woe from one country hospital is part of a litany of healthcare problems in rural and regional NSW.
Coroner talks restart search for Aboriginal man last seen by police
Another search has begun for Gordon Copeland, who was last seen entering a river near Moree in NSW by police nearly four months ago.
Gang rapist Mohammed Skaf released from prison
Skaf spent 21 years in prison for his role in attacks on Sydney schoolgirls.
NSW Treasurer gave CPR to man after swearing-in ceremony
Matt Kean administered life-saving CPR to a man who collapsed on the same day he was sworn in as NSW Treasurer.
Politics
Exclusive
JobKeeper
Labor pledges they won’t demand businesses repay JobKeeper
Labor has hit back at Coalition claims they would bid to force people to repay cash received under the $89 billion wage subsidy scheme.
Business
Review
Video games
Nintendo refines its revolutionary Switch console
Aside from a stunning new OLED screen, the new Switch makes several small tweaks to address some of the popular system’s flaws.
World
India’s top court orders $923 compensation for each COVID death
In a nation where the official virus death toll is approaching 450,000, the payment has been agreed as a way to help families cope.
Opinion
‘Kitchen-sink’ challenges to vaccine mandates unlikely to hold water
Ron Levy
Associate Professor in law
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Property bydomain
It's about to get harder to borrow. What does that mean for property prices?
The typical home buyer will have their maximum borrowing capacity reduced by about 5 per cent in a new lending clampdown.
Bargains? Where properties are selling for less than $100,000
It's hard to believe in the midst of a boom, but there are still properties that are selling for five-figure sums - especially if you're ready to renovate.
Life & Culture
Alliances and power plays: what to expect from Succession season 3
Are we overthinking it? Probably.
Sport
‘Nothing can be swept under the carpet’: FA to set up independent complaints process
Football Australia will partner with Sports Integrity Australia for an independent complaints system for harassment, abuse and misconduct in women’s football.
Lolesio set to miss Wallabies spring tour selection as Reds trio also poised to remain in Australia
The Wallabies will unveil their squad later this week for matches in Japan before three fixtures in the UK against Scotland, England and Wales.
Updated
NRL 2021
‘Really dumb on my behalf’: Tigers star remorseful after jersey drama
Wests Tigers star Daine Laurie concedes it was a terrible look being photographed in a Panthers jersey while celebrating his former club’s grand final win.
Updated
The Ashes
Straight talk won Root over to Ashes plan: Australian cricketers’ chief
England’s captain Joe Root has committed to the men’s Ashes, after the touring players’ remaining questions were answered.
Updated
NRL 2021
‘I finish on my terms’: Tearful Benji thanks Bennett as he farewells rugby league
During his retirement speech, Benji Marshall revealed his playing career would have ended long ago if not for the influence of Wayne Bennett.
Warriors legend admits to importing meth in New Zealand court
Manu Vatuvei had previously denied any involvement and earlier this year said he would ‘fight for his innocence’ after outing himself as the sportsman behind the charges.
Opinion
Human rights
Sport can’t hit the snooze button again on abuse claims
Media reports this week of gross abuse in swimming and women’s soccer should prompt sport to renew its vigilance.
Greg Baum
Sports columnist
Have Your Say
A miss is as good as a mile, but never doubt that Rabbitohs spirit
Tactically and structurally, the Panthers were the better outfit to a weary eye, hopefully unbiased to a degree anyway, but the renowned Rabbitohs spirit worked overtime to keep them solvent.
