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PM tells Australians to disregard MP’s advice over ‘dangerous’ vaccine
Scott Morrison has urged parents to ignore George Christensen, a member of his government, after labelling his calls for parents not to immunise their children “dangerous”.
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NSW
Thousands of booster appointments unfilled as over-60s make up bulk of admissions
NSW hospitals were flooded with 3500 COVID admissions in the past fortnight, with people aged over 70 making up more than 40 per cent of hospitalisations and ICU admissions.
‘Can’t absorb more costs’: Small businesses say government should fund RATs
Matt Bebe, the owner of Tar Barrel Brewery in the Melbourne suburb of Mornington, says he will not be able to absorb the cost of providing rapid antigen tests and has called on the federal government to subsidise them.
International travel takes off again after pandemic restrictions
Almost 200,000 people arrived in Australia in December marking the strongest month for travel since the start of the pandemic as border restrictions lifted.
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Volcanoes
Extensive damage to islands as first images of eruption aftermath emerge
Tonga police say the confirmed death toll stands at two but with communications cut, the true extent of casualties is not clear.
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Australian Open
Kyrgios up two sets to love, Storm threatens Sabalenka
Australian Nick Kyrgios, in entertaining mode, has jumped to a 6-4, 6-4 lead against Britain’s Liam Broady.
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The price of sacrifice: Obsessive drive costs Djokovic
In his hunt for stand-alone greatness, Novak Djokovic lost touch with others.
Sally Jenkins
TA board backs Craig Tiley, admits ‘lessons to learn’ from Djokovic saga
Chair Jayne Hrdlicka said the saga had been “a significant distraction for everyone, and we deeply regret the impact this had on all players”.
Sydney smashes January humidity records as La Nina nears its peak
Sydneysiders have been experiencing humidity levels up to 85 per cent in the mornings and dew points equivalent to those in Darwin.
State agencies among groups to criticise Warragamba proposal
Of the 2067 submissions on the environmental impact statement (EIS) released, more than 1930 expressed objection.
Decarbonise or die, world’s biggest investor warns business chiefs
One of the world’s leading investors is maintaining his pressure on business leaders to embrace the green economy, warning those that don’t budge will fail.
Bitcoin investors dig in for long haul in ‘staggering’ shift
As bitcoin heads into 2022, a growing cohort of long-term investors is doubling down on its stashes of the cryptocurrency, hoping a December dip was merely a festive blip.
Cold case team thinks they have found who betrayed Anne Frank
A six-year cold case investigation into the betrayal of Anne Frank has identified a surprising suspect in the mystery of how the Nazis found the hiding place of the famous diarist in 1944.
Opinion
Film
Joss Whedon gives a masterclass in how not to say sorry
The Buffy creator has broken his silence, but maybe he should have just stayed quiet.
Alice Clarke
Journalist
Opinion
Motherhood
I was scared to watch, but Lost Daughter has made me feel sane
I, too, have done things I regret, out of the desperation that motherhood brings, and I’m still working back from them.
Samantha Selinger-Morris
Lifestyle writer
Opinion
Pop culture
You’ll never guess the one shocking and vile habit I promise to quit this year
It’s not going to be easy. It’s going to be a daily struggle. Just yesterday I was sorely tempted.
David Free
AUSTRALIAN OPEN
Crowds flock to see Barty at practice session
Almost all were masked, though the sheer number of fans meant social distancing was impossible as they craned their necks to get a glimpse of the Wimbledon champion.
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‘It wasn’t to be the last one’: Stosur wins first Australian Open match in six years
Maddison Inglis’ heart was singing after she broke her grand slam drought with a shock victory over US Open finalist Leylah Fernandez, on a day Sam Stosur won her first Australian Open match in six years.
Sydney
‘Super dodgy’: TGA investigating rapid antigen test resale rort
Two rapid tests bought at a petrol station for $30 each did not include the testing tube used to hold the chemical solution into which the swab should be dipped to obtain a result, one woman said.
Search for missing nine-year-old in Blue Mountains enters fifth day
Charlise, who lives with her grandmother in Queensland, was visiting her mother, Kallista Mutten, and her mother’s fiance, Justin Stein, at a Mount Wilson property when she disappeared last week.
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Coronavirus pandemic
NSW records 36 COVID-19 deaths and 29,830 cases
It’s the state’s highest number of daily deaths during the pandemic after Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant warned on Monday that fatalities would rise in the coming days.
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Coronavirus pandemic
Twice weekly tests for all students part of back-to-school plans
Amid predictions of staff shortages of up to 20 per cent of private school principals have been told they can ask parents to volunteer to supervise students.
Omicron cases milder but weight of numbers puts pressure on hospitals
Early data shows cases in the NSW Omicron wave have been less likely to enter hospital than people the same age who caught COVID-19 in mid-2021.
Politics
Australian planes and navy ship loaded with supplies for Tonga
Australian C130 Hercules planes and the HMAS Adelaide helicopter dock are being loaded with supplies to take to Tonga in the wake of a devastating tsunami.
Business
Investors burst Redbubble shares after trading update
Online marketplace Redbubble’s share price was hammered during Tuesday’s session after it released a trading update that disappointed investors, making it the worst performer on the sharemarket for the day.
Opinion
Global economy
China’s home-grown slowdown rings alarm bells for global economy
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
World
The mystery library that has wowed the internet
The image may look familiar. It rises again just about annually, of a library that has been attributed over the years to authors including Umberto Eco and buildings in Italy and Prague.
Opinion
Political rhetoric insufficient to help Aussies own their own home
Jessica Irvine
Senior economics writer
Dear Novak, here’s why Australians are really glad you got the boot
Pete Shmigel
Writer and business owner
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Property
How do you make a $270,000 profit? Sell your property in a pandemic
There wasn’t much for sale, and lots of people stuck at home wanted to move somewhere bigger and better. But sellers’ profits during lockdown depended on what - and where - they were offering.
Djokovic is heading home. Question is, which home to choose?
After his sensational deportation from Australia, Djokovic has a string of prestige homes around the world to choose from.
Lifestyle
Opinion
Sex & relationships
The new ‘It’ boy is here, wearing dangly earrings and make-up
If the romantic choices of some of the world’s most desirable women are anything to go by, the new “It” boy isn’t a hyper-masculine Marvel superhero type.
Natalie Reilly
Writer
Culture
Are the kids really all right? TV’s OMG series is back to shock you
Great news for teens looking to freak their parents out: Euphoria’s second season is here. And it surpasses the boundaries defined by Girls and Game of Thrones.
Sport
Opinion
Justin Langer
Why are the drums still beating for Justin Langer?
The Australian coach vowed to change his approach and he did — so why do some people still want him sacked?
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Updated
Australian Open
Commitment pays off as Inglis scores huge upset
Maddison Inglis’ heart was singing after she broke her grand slam drought with a shock victory over US Open finalist Leylah Fernandez, on a day Sam Stosur won her first Australian Open match in six years.
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The Ashes
‘Time for bed’: Police called to move on partying Australian and England cricketers
Footage has emerged of Australian and England cricketers, wearing their playing attire from the night before, being spoken to by police during a drinking session in Hobart.
‘It’s amazing to be back’: Australian Open better for Murray’s second coming
The last rites were read over Andy Murray’s career at Melbourne Park three years ago. On Tuesday, this Lazarus rose again.
‘I want them to feel the wrath of the viewers’: SBS out of touch, says axed commentator McEwen
The network’s call to drop popular pundit Robbie McEwen from its cycling broadcast team has sparked global outcry, with the retired Tour de France star saying it has nothing to do with budget.
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Australian Open
Australian Open 2022 LIVE updates: Kyrgios up two sets to love, Storm threatens Sabalenka
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Crowds flock to see Barty at practice session
Almost all were masked, though the sheer number of fans meant social distancing was impossible as they craned their necks to get a glimpse of the Wimbledon champion.
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‘We won’t mistreat them’: Serbian President allays fears of visiting Aussie athletes
Serbia’s President says his country will not take out their anger with the Australian government for the deportation of Novak Djokovic on Australia’s teams visiting the country to compete in the next two months.
