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Deputy PM defends dragging out net zero talks
Barnaby Joyce has defended the way his party is dragging out talks on climate targets, but has acknowledged the numbers are with Scott Morrison on the plan to commit to net zero emissions by 2050.
Morrison to push on with net zero target despite Nationals
The PM made it clear rebel MPs won’t stop the government from making the 2050 climate target a binding pledge at the upcoming UN climate summit.
‘A towering figure’: Colin Powell dies of COVID-19 complications
The former US secretary of state and top military officer died due to complications from COVID-19. His family said he was fully vaccinated against the disease.
Opinion
Vaccination
Opening up Sydney means freedom for some, fear for others
As we cheerily reclaim our lives, spare a thought for those who will not be protected against COVID until we all are.
Lisa Lintern
Writer
‘End of zero-COVID’: Questions linger over Queensland’s new path
Queensland has become the latest state to drop its COVID-zero approach to the pandemic with a long-awaited reopening plan.
Exclusive
Domestic violence
$480m to build 75 women’s refuges in NSW
The NSW government will make its single largest investment in tackling domestic violence, building extra refuges for women and children fleeing their homes.
Analysis
Berejiklian inquiry
ICAC hears ‘shocked’ Berejiklian as high-stakes probe takes shape
Gladys Berejiklian has always insisted she acted with the highest level of integrity. Monday shows us the beginning of where ICAC is headed on this.
Vaucluse residents aghast at apparent act of 5G vandalism
The dark underbelly of Vaucluse has been exposed after a fire broke out at the base of a 5G tower in the early hours of Monday.
New plan for ‘floating’ pools in Sydney Harbour
New pools could be built in parts of Sydney Harbour under plans to improve swimming options within the iconic waterway.
Analysis
Political leadership
The murder of an MP could happen in Australia too
The murder of an MP during a routine meeting with voters could happen in Australia, where MPs are increasingly worried about attacks.
Algorithms, facial recognition to tackle problem gamblers
Australia’s largest drinks and hotels business has unveiled plans to use predictive algorithms and facial recognition to identify problem gamblers.
Close-knit community reels as search widens for Cleo
Carnarvon is in shock after four-year-old Cleo Smith disappeared in the middle of the night while camping at Quobba Blowholes.
CBD
City life
Defence clients underpin Pyne’s assault on Sydney
The affable former defence minister is setting up a new outpost.
Warner lasts one ball in T20 World Cup warm-up match
David Warner’s first appearance for Australia since January lasted one ball, before Josh Inglis conjured the winning runs.
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Review
From the scripts to the score, every part of Succession dazzles
HBO’s dynastic comedy-drama Succession returns for an explosive third season.
GLASGOW CLIMATE SUMMIT
Morrison wants binding 2050 net zero target at Glasgow summit
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has told a Liberal party room meeting he wants to take a formal pledge for net-zero emissions by 2050 to the Glasgow climate talks.
Explainer
‘A matter of survival’: What’s COP26?
What is a “COP”? How did we get here? And what needs to be achieved at Glasgow?
Sydney
Exclusive
Coronavirus pandemic
Elective surgery ‘likely’ to resume next week: Hazzard
Postponed elective surgery procedures are set to return as early as next week as COVID-19 hospitalisations in NSW continue to decline.
‘Just busting to come back’: Sydney’s youngest students back in classrooms
At MLC School in Burwood, the heads of school were dressed in unicorn onesies to welcome kindergarten and year 1 back after more than three months of remote learning.
Appeal to overturn Narrabri gas project approval dismissed
Gas giant Santos has been given the go-ahead for its $3.6 billion development, which it says is vital to keeping prices down.
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.
Politics
Exclusive
Government grants
Future of NSW car parks announced in 2019 uncertain
Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced funding for the Gosford and Woy Woy car parks in March 2019, but they remain on the drawing board.
Business
Battery battle: nickel miner picks Twiggy Forrest’s ‘superior’ offer in race with BHP
Billionaire Andrew ‘Twiggy’ Forrest has struck a deal to buy Canadian nickel miner Noront, raising the prospect of a bidding war with BHP.
World
‘Stinky city’: Los Angeles reels from reek of ‘sewer gas’
For a fortnight, an overpowering stench — likened to corpses and faeces — has been wafting from a channel that spills into Los Angeles Harbour.
Opinion
Purges, a plot and the real reason why Xi Jinping might be afraid to leave China
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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Property bydomain
The suburbs where rents are still lower than five years ago
Rents have reached record heights in many of our biggest cities, but there are still suburbs where they have fallen since 2016.
'Under no illusions': Meet the Australian expats going bush
Aussies returning from cities that never sleep to sleepy country villages is an unexpected tree-change trend that has emerged during the pandemic.
Lifestyle
How to keep your lockdown morning ritual when life gets busy again
Morning routines allowed us to create structure in our lockdown days. But what happens when work commutes and school drop-offs take over?
Opinion
City life
Why deciphering ‘dog’ is much easier than baby talk
Richard Glover
Broadcaster and Sydney Morning Herald columnist
Culture
Exclusive
Coronavirus pandemic
Festivals, theatres win $86 million lifeline to get back on feet
Reigniting the economy through cultural offerings is a priority for Treasurer Matt Kean.
Sport
Opinion
NRL 2021
TV reality: The uneasy relationship between the NRL and Nine as broadcast deal looms
There’s still a long way to go before a deal is struck for free-to-air rights.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Inglis saves Australia’s blushes against NZ in T20 World Cup warm-up
David Warner’s first appearance for Australia since January lasted one ball, before Josh Inglis conjured the winning runs.
Analysis
Australian cricket
Forward-thinking Dodemaide a natural selection for Australia
Long-serving administrator Tony Dodemaide will provide a steadying hand alongside Justin Langer and George Bailey on the selection panel, but the 58-year-old is no cricket conservative.
Kellaway shoots down fullback talk as Wallabies look to turn around spring tour fortunes
There’s hardly a rookie in world rugby in better form, but the star winger isn’t seeking a move to fullback just yet.
Football Australia boss to meet with Matildas squad ahead of Brazil clash
James Johnson will meet with the Matildas in camp this week ahead of the independent review into misconduct, being conducted by Sport Integrity Australia.
South Sydney flyer’s deal to allow him to chase record as Walker talks continue
Souths have handed Alex Johnston a new three-year deal with Ken Irvine’s try-scoring record in mind as they try to extend Cody Walker by the end of next week.
New Zealand rugby star Sean Wainui killed in car crash
New Zealand rugby is in mourning after the 25-year-old Maori All Blacks winger died in a single car accident on New Zealand’s north island on Monday.
Have Your Say
Australian cricket must tap South Asian talent pipeline
There are nearly a million people of South Asian extraction in Australia. With the right leader at the helm of Cricket Australia, this precious resource could guarantee a strong future for the game.
