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Glasgow summit
Barnaby Joyce warns on Coalition after net zero impasse
The Deputy Prime Minister confirmed a statement he made on Sunday that he did not expect the Nationals party room to accept a higher Australian emissions target for 2030.
Opinion
Climate policy
Climate’s shifted in Scott-land, but will real action follow?
The Morrison government’s apparent climate epiphany has been given the royal treatment in some quarters, but it may not shift the political dial enough to retain power.
Sean Kelly
Columnist and former adviser to Labor prime ministers Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard.
Business frustration over government’s climate inaction grows
As the Glasgow climate talks approach, pressure mounts on the government to make serious commitments on emission reductions.
NSW records 265 new local cases of COVID-19, five deaths
There are 606 people with COVID-19 in NSW hospitals and 132 of those are in intensive care.
International vaccination passports land on Tuesday as nation nears jab milestone
It comes as quarantine-free travel from New Zealand’s South Island resumes from midnight on Tuesday after agreement from Victoria and NSW.
Exclusive
Courts
Waterhouse family business launches court action over airport land zoning
Racing dynasty’s business mounts challenge against NSW Planning Minister over zoning decisions for site embroiled in ICAC investigation into Daryl Maguire.
Eastern suburbs cocaine crackdown: $50,000 in drugs seized, 17 charged
Seventeen people were charged in Sydney’s eastern suburbs at the weekend, with $50,000 worth of cocaine and $35,000 in cash seized.
ICAC investigation into conduct of former NSW premier to begin; Michael Toohey to appear
ICAC’s public hearings start at 10am on Monday. The corruption watchdog is expected to hear from former NSW Premier Mike Baird and Trade Minister Stuart Ayres this week.
CBD
City life
Gaven to hand ABC News baton to Gavin
Gavin Fang has another unofficial title among Aunty’s rank and file: he is G2 to his mentor Gaven Morris’s G1.
China puts US on back foot with ‘game-changing’ hypersonic missile test
Test of nuclear-capable glide vehicle that circled the globe took American intelligence by surprise.
Opinion
Political donations
I’ve raised millions for the Liberals, but donation rules must change
Political donations have been at the heart of many corruption investigations. While the existing system remains, this will not change.
Michael Yabsley
Contributor
Nobel winner Maria Ressa and the fight for democracy in the Philippines
After six years of Rodrigo Duterte, no less than the future of the country is at stake in the upcoming presidential election, says the new Nobel peace prize winner.
‘We’ve not progressed’: Male CEOs in more than 96% of ASX-listed finance firms
Macquarie Bank and AMP are examples of two major finance firms with female CEOs. But research shows smaller firms are falling behind.
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.
Fact, fiction, comedy, soap, power dynasties: unpacking Succession
Creator Jesse Armstrong explains the building blocks behind the hit media comedy-drama.
How to have fit knees for life
Knee pain from osteoarthritis needn’t go hand in hand with ageing – or running. The major culprit, particularly as we get older, is weight gain.
GLASGOW CLIMATE SUMMIT
Who called COP26 a ‘last chance saloon’? Take the climate change quiz
Test your own knowledge of the Glasgow summit and the issues at stake.
Analysis
Joyce weakens Morrison before world leaders decide their pledges on climate change
Barnaby Joyce has left the Prime Minister with little room to move on one of the key negotiations at the UN climate summit.
Sydney
After months at home, Archie is ready to play with his friends again
Kindergarten and year 1 are the first Sydney students to return to school on Monday after four months of lockdown.
Premier’s wife is pregnant with couple’s seventh child
“Exciting family news,” Premier Dominic Perrottet announced on Sunday night.
The measures NSW must keep in place even as it opens up
High vaccination coverage alone will not be enough to stop the hospital system becoming overwhelmed as case numbers rise.
Rapid testing, jabs and jury bubbles: How NSW courts are reopening safely
More than 30,000 residents of Greater Sydney have been called up for jury duty, with trials set to resume from October 25.
At 4, Griff was doing long division. At 13, he’s ready for the HSC
Griff Brondum heads back to school on Monday with his year 12 peers - who once thought he was in detention rather than a member of their class.
Politics
Exclusive
Political donations
Political parties should ‘get off their backsides’ and raise money: Yabsley
In a rare public call, former Liberal Party honorary treasurer Michael Yabsley says reforms were needed to stamp out threats that are weakening Australian democracy.
Business
Cut-price mortgage battle could stymie moves to slow booming housing market
A price war between banks trying to lure new customers with cheap interest rates could dull the impact of the banking regulator’s recent move to slow the housing market.
World
Dan Tehan opens door to British workers to fill pandemic hole
A new free-trade agreement between Canberra and London will make it easier for people to live and work in both countries.
Opinion
Integrity in politics: Not too much to ask
Sandy Killick
Climate’s shifted in Scott-land, but will real action follow?
Sean Kelly
Columnist and former adviser to Labor prime ministers Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard.
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Property bydomain
How to buy a place with a home office and save $166,000
The pandemic has placed a premium on more living space but not all homes are equal - and some are rising in price at a much more subdued pace.
So many sea-changers are moving here, there aren't many homes left
The tidal pull of life by the sea is drawing so many new residents, there are few homes available, sparking a new push into neighbouring towns.
Lifestyle
Opinion
Sunday Life
There’s only so much bandwidth in our brains and mine is full
This would be why I turned up to an appointment a whole 24 hours early, and why I’ve lost my wallet – inside my house.
Jo Stanley
Culture
Lior finds his musical soulmate in Domini
Lior & Domini’s Animal in Hiding, Tom Morello’s The Atlas Underground and Ziad Rahbani’s Bennesbeh Labokra... Chou?.
Sport
J-Mac goes from Everest high to week of isolation to chase more glory
James McDonald will enjoy his Everest success for the next week in self-isolation as he prepares to ride favourite Zaaki in the Cox Plate.
Raelene Boyle railing for retrospective gold like swimmers
Australian sprint queen Raelene Boyle has called on the IOC to retrospectively award medals to athletes who were cheated by East Germany’s sports doping system in the 1970s and ’80.
‘Full confidence’: Sports minister backs SIA probe into De Vanna claims
Sport Integrity Australia’s probe into allegations of misconduct in women’s football could be accepting submissions as early as this week, and will be much broader than first anticipated.
Australia could miss main course of home World Cup
Embarrassingly for a proud cricket nation that has captured almost every major trophy there is, Australia are not guaranteed a berth in the main part of a home World Cup.
Exclusive
NRL 2021
‘Wake up to yourself’: Woman at centre of Tyrone May sex scandal breaks silence
Just when she thought the saga was finally over, the woman at the centre of the Tyrone May sex tape scandal had to relive the entire ordeal.
‘It’s a disaster’: Netball calls for change to 200-person outdoor limit
An update to the public health order will bring community sport under the category of general outdoor gatherings, spelling trouble for netball’s delayed summer competitions.
‘Big shoes to fill’: Koroibete ruled out of Wallabies’ spring tour
The Japan-bound winger has played his last Test for the Wallabies after deciding to stay in Australia for family reasons before taking up a new contract with the Panasonic Wild Knights.
Have Your Say
The five Wallabies who need a good spring tour
Dave Rennie’s squad is becoming increasingly competitive - and there are several fringe players who are in danger of falling out of the Test picture.
