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Australia Day
‘Luckiest guy in the country’: Dylan Alcott is Australian of the Year
The Paralympian and tennis golden grand slam winner has been honoured for his powerful disability advocacy and legacy in the sport he credits with saving his life.
Australia Day 2022 Honours List
Of the 732 awards in the General Division of the Order of Australia, 47 per cent are for women, the highest representation since the awards began in 1975, and 45 per cent are for service to local communities.
Opinion
Grace Tame
Messages over manners: History shows what activists tend to prioritise
It was breathtakingly rude behaviour by the social standards of most people. And lo, the head shakers and tut-tutters were outraged.
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
Meet the local heroes honoured for extraordinary community service
From the Northern Rivers to the Sapphire Coast and Vaucluse to Cherrybrook, Australians have been honoured for their efforts keeping communities together.
Five scientists win top Australia Day honours: Amid pandemic, is science having a moment?
A global pandemic and worsening climate crisis has focused attention on the discipline like never before.
Mills empowered his team, then he inspired the nation
The vision of Patty Mills pouring in baskets at the Tokyo Olympics and then embracing Joe Ingles when the bronze medal was secured was watched around the world.
Exclusive
Putin's Russia
Australia considers sanctions to step up action on Russia
New federal powers to seize property could be used against Russians implicated in aggression against Ukraine.
Colbeck declined to front COVID hearing, went to the cricket
The Aged Care Services Minister defended his decision to go to the cricket on the same day he refused to front a Senate hearing on the government’s handling of the Omicron wave.
Analysis
Science
Does booster-shot timing make a difference? Which brand should I pick?
Australians are being urged to get a COVID-19 booster shot. But what does the data tell us about the effectiveness of the vaccines on offer?
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Australian Open
Ruthless Ash Barty one step closer to Australian Open final
Ashleigh Barty has equalled her best finish at the Australian Open and moved just two wins away from ending a famous drought for the sporting nation.
‘The rowdier, the better’: Kyrgios and Kokkinakis light up raucous crowd
The atmosphere had to be seen to be believed as the Australian pair beat Michael Venus and Tim Puetz to earn a place in the semi-finals.
Opinion
Australia Day
Scowling at Scott Morrison, Grace Tame squanders her moment
While well-behaved women seldom make history, there is nothing inherently history-making in being merely ill-behaved.
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
No price listed, but this castle comes with a free ghost
A magnificent Scottish castle that entertained royalty has graced the market, and it comes with a ghost and an asking price that could scare you even more.
Explainer
Healthcare
Do blue-light glasses relieve ‘digital eye strain’?
Blue-light glasses are supposed to protect your eyes from the damage caused by computer screens. Do they work?
Opinion
Britney Spears
Britney versus Jamie Lynn: the toxic saga of the Spears sisters
What seemed like liberation for Britney Spears has descended into turmoil once more. Why has her sister apparently turned against her?
Eleanor Margolis
Just in
Editor's Picks
Australian Open
Livin’ out loud: Four friends are back at the Open, making a racket
After staying away last year, a group of “loud T-shirt” wearing friends are back at the Australian Open.
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Activists laud TA decision to reverse ban on ‘Where is Peng Shuai?’ shirts
Spectators will be permitted to wear the T-shirts but banners are still barred due to safety concerns.
Sydney
QR codes to stay in NSW amid concerns about usefulness
Epidemiologists have questioned the decision to keep QR codes in places people are unlikely to catch COVID-19, such as supermarkets and large retail stores.
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Crime
Police reveal Charlise Mutten was killed by gunshot wound
A post-mortem examination has revealed the nine-year-old was shot dead, as police continue investigations into her alleged murder.
Mask wearing, restrictions extended as NSW records 29 deaths, 18,512 cases
NSW has extended its pandemic restrictions for another month, as high case numbers and COVID-19 hospitalisations continue.
‘Shortcomings’ in arrest plan of suspected sex offender: coroner
Nick Newman was shot dead by police on Australia Day in 2018 after he stabbed a police officer at the Maroubra Junction Hotel.
NSW Treasury Secretary resigns after leadership speculation
Premier Dominic Perrottet on Tuesday said Mike Pratt had signalled his intention to return to the private sector.
AUSTRALIA DAY
Updated
Maggie Beer: Officer of the Order of Australia
One of the country’s best-loved cooks, Maggie Beer has made something of a habit of attending the Australia Day Awards.
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Tony Dodemaide: Medal of the Order of Australia
A former Victorian and Australian cricketer, the fast-bowling allrounder made his international debut in 1987 and played in 10 Tests and 24 one-day internationals.
Politics
WeChat account owner set to cancel Prime Minister’s account
Huang Aiping, who bought the account from another Chinese user, said he did not know it was Scott Morrison’s account when he purchased it.
Business
Opinion
Mining
The difference between Serbia and Mongolia - one is in Rio’s court
Rio Tinto can only be thankful that Mongolia is not home to an unvaccinated tennis star who was denied the chance to play in the Australian Open.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
World
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UK politics
London police open investigation into Downing Street parties
Police had until now declined to investigate the alleged breaches of lockdown rules, despite multiple media reports of various events held at the Prime Minister’s official work residence.
Opinion
Australia has a problem: we’re not turning all our wealth into wellbeing
Matt Wade
Senior economics writer
Russia’s Ukraine ambitions could cause a global energy crisis
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
How Putin and Xi are putting Western might to the test
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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Property
No price listed, but this 16th century castle comes with a free ghost
A magnificent Scottish castle that entertained royalty has graced the market, and it comes with a ghost and an asking price that could scare you even more.
Starting a house hunt? Beware the ‘wounded under-bidder’
Potential property buyers who missed out in 2021 are approaching this year’s market with renewed determination, bigger budgets and professional purchasing help.
Lifestyle
Explainer
Healthcare
Do blue-light glasses relieve ‘digital eye strain’?
Blue-light glasses are supposed to protect your eyes from the damage caused by computer screens. Do they work?
Culture
★★★★½
Performing arts
Tackling a tragic past and brighter future, Wudjang is an epic piece of storytelling
Stephen Page’s final major work gives breath to a tale of colonial plunder but ends on a transcendent note.
Sport
Another one bites the Barty dust
After an early tussle, Ash Barty raced through her Australian Open quarter-final and now has the title firmly in sight.
‘The rowdier, the better’: Kyrgios, Kokkinakis light up raucous crowd, earn semi spot
The atmosphere had to be seen to be believed as the Australian pair beat Michael Venus and Tim Puetz to earn a place in the semi-finals.
I can handle the pressure, says Bulldogs saviour Burton
In his first interview in Bulldogs colours, Matt Burton has revealed he asked Ivan Cleary for a release from Penrith on two occasions.
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Australian Open
Ruthless Barty into Australian Open semi-finals
Ashleigh Barty has equalled her best finish at the Australian Open and moved just two wins away from ending a famous drought for the sporting nation.
Victory can’t shake off stubborn Sydney FC in draw
The spoils were shared between Melbourne Victory and Sydney in a thrilling 2-2 Big Blue draw at AAMI Park.
Head full of steam: Forgotten man back for Australia’s white-ball team
Cricket Australia has made four changes to the Twenty20 squad which won the T20 World Cup in October - and Ashes player of the series Travis Head is among them.
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Australian Open
Nadal’s rival slams ‘preferential treatment’ after brutal five-setter, Berrettini beats Monfils
Rafael Nadal won through to another semi-final, but opponent Denis Shapovalov accused the Spaniard of getting preferential treatment from umpires.
Have Your Say
Activists laud TA decision to reverse ban on ‘Where is Peng Shuai?’ shirts
Spectators will be permitted to wear the T-shirts but banners are still barred due to safety concerns.
