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PM addresses photos with Grace Tame
“When Jenny and I invite someone to our home, we greet them with a smile and they’re always welcome,” Prime Minister Scott Morrison told a radio station on Friday. “I haven’t raised any issues about this.”
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NSW budget
Perrottet ups pressure on Commonwealth to back relief package
The NSW Premier said he was working closely with his Victorian counterparts to develop a response to the economic downturn brought on by the latest COVID-19 outbreak.
Opinion
Political leadership
Leaders face a rapid voter test
Australia was slow off the mark with vaccines and rapid antigen tests. What the major parties do to fix that will be a big test at the federal election.
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
Liberal officials battle to salvage deal to settle NSW preselections
Prime Minister Scott Morrison is said to be lukewarm about a proposal to install Alex Dore as the candidate in Hughes.
‘Probably more to go in this sell-off’: US rate rise fears trigger ASX slump
The local sharemarket dropped 1.8 per cent on Thursday, and more than $200 billion has been wiped from the ASX since last August’s peak.
Sydney’s sea, tree changers push regional house prices to record highs
House price growth in pockets of regional NSW is outstripping gains seen in Sydney, as ongoing demand from sea and tree changers pushes prices to record heights.
Opinion
Australian Open
Netflix doco to reveal what really happened in Kyrgios locker-room fight
Unseen footage of the locker-room fight involving Kyrgios and the trainer of Croatian doubles top seeds is expected to be revealed by the streaming giant later this year.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Updated
Ashleigh Barty
Clinical Barty storms into Australian Open final
Ash Barty has become the first Australian woman in 42 years to make the final of the Australian Open.
‘Look it’s been a big week:’ No fairytale finish as Alcott takes defeat in his stride
Dutchman Sam Schroder has played the role of party-pooper at the Australian Open, defeating Dylan Alcott in his final tournament.
PM promises an extra $1 billion to save the Great Barrier Reef
An extra $1 billion will be poured into saving the Great Barrier Reef as the government moves to bolster its green credentials in an election year.
Coal, gas power shrinking in Australia as renewable energy shines
Renewable energy is squeezing fossil fuels further out of the nation’s power mix and threatening the viability of coal-fired power plants.
The four factors that could lead to long COVID
Why do symptoms linger for months for patients such as John Gillotte? A new study identifies why some people may be more susceptible.
Joe Biden sets February deadline for ‘long overdue’ Supreme Court nomination
The US President and retiring veteran judge have appeared at the White House together to make his departure official.
Half-empty planes are bad news for Qantas, but worse for its rivals
Qantas can turn a profit while flying far emptier planes than its rivals thanks to its aggressive pandemic cost-cutting drive, which analysts say will help shield it from its local competitors.
Rogic inspires Socceroos to easy win over Vietnam
The Celtic midfielder produced one of his best performances when his drive and artistry set up the Socceroos’ win over Vietnam.
Exclusive
Live music
Kanye’s planning Down Under tour, but he’s been told footy comes first
One of the world’s most successful recording artists has been told he can’t play at Melbourne’s Marvel Stadium on his preferred date because of a round one AFL fixture.
Create a new garden using plants you already own
Instead of designing from a blank slate, professional garden designers are looking for ways to save what plants and materials they can.
Australian Open
Miami spice: The heated clash that sparked Medvedev, Tsitsipas rivalry
There is no love lost between them, and it all stems from their maiden clash in Florida in 2018.
‘Pressure’s on them’: Ebden, Purcell happy to see spotlight on Special K’s
While Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis have played it up for raucous crowds, Max Purcell and Matt Ebden have quietly moved into a grand slam final.
Sydney
Andrew O’Keefe lashes out at media after assault charges
The disgraced former TV presenter lashed out at journalists after he was charged over allegations he attacked a woman.
Booster numbers ‘not what they need to be’ with 100,000 jabs a week left unused
The state’s vaccination hubs can administer at least 100,000 more booster jabs a week, as health officials warn valuable staff are being left idle.
‘Back to square one’: Warning new laws will kill Entertainment Quarter plans
Investors say proposed law changes for Sydney’s parklands will terminate their negotiations with the state government to redevelop the precinct.
Sydney students reunite amid concerns over test supplies
One in five schools were yet to receive rapid tests as some private schools resumed classes, but the Premier said distribution has been an “incredibly impressive effort”.
Exclusive
Coronavirus pandemic
Parts of Sydney hit hardest by Omicron wave have lowest booster uptake
Sydney’s suburbs with surging Omicron cases have the lowest uptake, while more than half of the people in parts of the north and east are triple-vaccinated.
Politics
Post-lockdown jobs boom helps lift budget bottom line
The federal budget deficit is looking $8.5 billion better than expected after a jobs boom and the lowest unemployment rate in 13 years drove up tax revenues.
Business
Updated
World markets
ASX set to jump despite Wall Street rally evaporating; Tesla dives
A Wall Street stock rally driven by dip buyers fizzled out as Tesla weighed heavily on the market, but the Australian sharemarket is set for a bright start to Friday’s session.
World
Updated
World politics
All Russia’s demands rejected as US, Germany threaten to switch off pipeline
The US and Germany say they are prepared to halt the multibillion Nord Stream 2 dollar pipeline project if Russia invades.
Opinion
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Property
Sydney house prices surge almost $1100 a day, but the market may have peaked
Sydney’s property market has soared to record heights, with the median house price now more than $1.6 million, after jumping by a third a year.
Analysis
Property prices
Time to get used to the idea that house prices could drop
No one is predicting they will suddenly become cheap, but once interest rates rise, that extraordinary growth is tipped to end.
Lifestyle
Ford vs Holden not Australia’s only bruising battle of two
When two tribes go to war in Australia, they both mean business.
Culture
Vibrant and adventurous, Mona Foma will lure you out of lockdown mentality
Artists, performers and grateful audiences come together again for Mona Foma in Launceston.
Sport
Opinion
Australian Open
Netflix doco to reveal what really happened in Kyrgios locker-room fight
Unseen footage of the locker-room fight involving Kyrgios and the trainer of Croatian doubles top seeds is expected to be revealed by the streaming giant later this year.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
‘Let’s do it’: Unstoppable Barty has drought-breaking title at her mercy
It was all plain sailing for the Australian star in the semi-final on Thursday night.
Rogic runs riot to inspire Socceroos to easy win over Vietnam
Celtic midfielder Tom Rogic produced one of his best performances in an Australian shirt when his drive and artistry set up the Socceroos’ win over Vietnam.
Schroder spoils Alcott’s hopes of a fairytale finish in final tournament
Dutchman Sam Schroder has played the role of party-pooper at the Australian Open, defeating Dylan Alcott in his final tournament.
Australia 2 Thailand 1
Asian Cup
Matildas make it three from three, but late Thai goal ends clean sheet streak
A new-look team needed guidance from old hands Emily van Egmond and Sam Kerr to help notch a scrappy 2-1 victory over Thailand in Mumbai.
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Big Bash
Desperate Sixers fail in last bid for Smith to return for final
The Sydney Sixers are still unable to chose Steve Smith for Friday night’s Big Bash final despite the prospect of missing up to six front-line players.
Australian Open 2022 as it happened: Danielle Collins books place in final against Ash Barty; Alcott denied fairytale ending
Follow along for all the major moments as we hit day 11 of the 2022 Australian Open.
Have Your Say
‘Still building:’ Coach says Barty has more to give
Ashleigh Barty has been on court for a touch over five hours in five matches to reach the Australian Open semi-finals. But her coach believes the world No.1’s game can reach an even higher level.
