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Victorian cases hit 1993, Tasmania in snap lockdown, NSW scraps quarantine for overseas entrants
Southern Tasmania and Hobart have entered a snap three-day lockdown, while Victoria and NSW have announced easing border restrictions for vaccinated citizens.
Opinion
Opinion
Thanks to NSW, a dark chapter in Australia’s history is closing but there’s still a long way to go
Fortress Australia is finally crumbling and the insularity that this pandemic has exposed will hopefully be replaced by joyous scenes of families reunited.
Latika Bourke
Journalist
Explainer
Glasgow summit
‘A matter of survival’: What’s COP26 all about?
What is a ‘COP’? How did we get here? And what needs to be achieved at Glasgow?
Opinion
Climate policy
Now he’s been shamed into going, Morrison must take more than spin to Glasgow
To be credible, Australia should reduce its emissions by about 50 per cent by 2030.
Kevin Rudd
Former Australian prime minister
Exclusive
Tax reform
Backbenchers push government to take on tax reform
Capital gains taxes on high-value homes, scrapping payroll taxes, lowering income tax and making income tax a state and territory responsibility are among the changes MPs and senators want the federal government to implement.
‘Exacting revenge’: Clan foes to face Liberal disciplinary committee
One party insider said the nominations were a sign Clan members were “exacting revenge” on their critics.
Maison d’être: Aussie MP who swapped politics for a grand French château
Quitting Victorian politics at 40, Tim Holding wanted a new career. Buying and renovating a 18th-century mansion wasn’t in the plan – now it’s his mission.
The 12 private Margaret River cellar doors open for this weekend only
A Margaret River event that focuses heavily on natural and organic wines, from producers whose cellar doors are seldom open, kicks off in the South West this weekend.
Judge won’t move Roberts-Smith defamation case across state borders
With witnesses spread across the country, as well as in Afghanistan, the case brought by the former SAS soldier from Western Australia has been hampered by the pandemic.
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Good Weekend
‘The gagging causes further trauma’: Growing crusade against NDAs
Non-disclosure agreements have long been used in sexual harassment cases. But in the wake of the #MeToo movement, a global campaign to ban them is taking off.
Western Australia
Freo wharfies back to work after 12 weeks as both sides claim victory
Resumption of full activities at WA’s biggest non-bulk port will help ease concerns about deliveries from the international shipping industry already in turmoil from pandemic-related disruptions.
Car hits boy, dad at Perth cricket training
An eight-year-old boy and his 53-year-old father were rushed to hospital on Thursday evening after a man driving a Porsche Cayenne lost control, driving onto a sports field and hitting the pair who had been attending cricket training.
Rio Tinto cuts iron ore shipments target amid worker shortage
Australia’s top iron ore miner has lowered its full-year target for shipments of the steel-making raw material as WA’s tight labour market bites.
Analysis
Mark McGowan
McGowan takes down trifecta of ‘enemies of the state’ in one day
It was a day that neatly packaged up Mark McGowan’s winning formula. It involves picking an adversary and going for the jugular.
Updated
Emergency services
Man dies after boating accident north of Jurien Bay
A WA Police spokesman said authorities were alerted to the emergency when one of the boat’s occupants made it to shore and raised the alarm.
Politics
Morrison to give Nationals time to seal net zero deal ahead of Glasgow
The Prime Minister is willing to take more time to finalise the government’s climate policy amid signs of a deadlock among the Nationals when they meet on Sunday.
Business
The mysterious surge of North Korea’s currency
In normal economies, currencies weaken in times of difficulty, but something counter-intuitive is happening in North Korea: the won is surging just as things are getting worse.
World
More than 32,000 Singapore Airlines tickets to go on sale today after NSW drops quarantine
Singapore Airlines is selling more than 32,000 new tickets on flights between Singapore and Sydney before Christmas following the NSW Government’s decision to drop quarantine.
Opinion
A prince, World Cup winner and a dead-ringer digger
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
From climate zero to climate hero: WA’s time to reduce emissions is now
Dr Brad Pettitt and Dr Brad Hiller
Jumping the Ashes gun: let’s end the phoney war now
Greg Baum
Sports columnist
Explore
Property bydomain
Golf Club scores JobKeeper windfall as tax man tees off on owner
As billionaire developer Phillip Dong Fang Lee and his wife Xiaobei Shi were being assessed by the tax office last year their Terrey Hills Golf and Country Club was pocketing more than $700,000 in JobKeeper.
Simple ways to invigorate your home with these new shades of happy
The launch of a new paint colour library, with an emphasis on feel-good tones that make us feel happier to be indoors, offers a chance for a refresh.
Lifestyle
We believe in you! The laziest Halloween costumes for 2021
In light of Spooktober, a guide to the best pop culture-centric costumes that require minimal effort using items you likely already have at home.
Culture
‘The most silent of all silences’: Port Arthur massacre film opens in Tasmania
Against the wishes of some survivors, Nitram opened in Tasmania this week, at two cinemas only.
Sport
Updated
Spring racing carnival
Cox Plate winner Sir Dragonet euthanised after incident
Reigning Cox Plate champion Sir Dragonet has been euthanised after he broke down during trackwork at Moonee Valley on Saturday morning.
Exclusive
Cricket World Cup
‘It is challenging’: Why Warner feels sorry for England
David Warner sympathises with England, claims Stuart Broad hasn’t got his measure, talks up the T20 World Cup and suggests a retirement date.
Updated
Australian Grand Prix
Australian F1 Grand Prix pushed to April 2022 in bid to ease restrictions
The Australian F1 Grand Prix is listed as the third race on the 2022 calendar as authorities give the country more time to ease travel restrictions.
Police investigating alleged bar incident involving Bulldogs star
Western Bulldogs star Bailey Smith is under investigation by police for an incident on the Gold Coast after a formal complaint was lodged.
Why 83-year-old Everest trainer Les Bridge will never stop
Les Bridge won $620,000 when Classique Legend won The Everest last year. He could do it again on Saturday. But money stopped being his motivation a long time ago.
Giants flexible with Bobby Hill and Matt de Boer chance to train in WA until new year
Clubs are conscious of being flexible with their players’ training regimes for the rest of the year to ensure they avoid lockdowns or border closures.
Cricket Australia set to push on with WBBL season as athletes return to bubble life
Cricket Australia confirmed they are working with the state government on a number of options, such as playing without crowds and postponing the games.
Have Your Say
Strength of Wallabies’ Spring Tour squad can be measured by omissions
The fact no room could be found for Noah Lolesio, Harry Wilson or Fraser McReight in Dave Rennie’s 37-man touring party shows Australia are in good shape.
