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Every NSW school has received its RATs, says Premier
NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says the state’s 3000 state, Catholic and independent schools have now all received their supply of rapid antigen tests, to be used as students return to classrooms over the next week.
Usefulness of check-in app defended as NSW records 35 deaths, 13,333 new cases
There are 2737 people in hospital with the virus, of whom 189 are in intensive care, up on the 2722 hospitalisations recorded on Thursday.
First came the wedding, then the drag queens: Lane with ugly past transforms into an inner-city oasis
For years, an inner Sydney laneway was a rat-infested dumping ground and spot for drug addicts to shoot up. One couple made it their mission to turn it around.
‘Grace is a passionate person’: PM brushes off Tame’s frosty reception
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says outgoing Australian of the Year Grace Tame is doing important work for sexual assault victims as he brushed off questions about their meeting.
‘We need to stand up and support her’: Call to give Tame more support
Television and film producer Bruna Papandrea has called on Australians to support former Grace Tame after she left an Australian Open event abruptly before it started on Thursday.
Opinion
Interest rates
Why the RBA can still be patient on interest rates
Inflation is surging, but interest rates shouldn’t rise until wages are growing at a quicker pace.
Clancy Yeates
Banking reporter
‘I have nowhere to run’: Children caught in the crossfire in Myanmar
At least 150,000 children have been forced to flee their homes since last February’s military coup and others who remain fear for their lives.
Opinion
Surfing
‘Frankly, it’s dangerous’: Women finally given priority at surfing’s most treacherous break
Traditionally hogged by hordes of macho males, female surfers have struggled to get access to the famous Pipeline in Hawaii. That changes next week in a ‘monumental’ first, according to Tyler Wright.
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
‘Everything is different’: Last Australian champ compares her Open to Barty’s
Chris O’Neil will lose a portion of her place in history if Ash Barty wins the Australian Open on Saturday night. O’Neil won’t be bothered in the least.
Triple threat: The evolution of Josh Hazlewood
The NSW quick is the last member of Australia’s imposing fast bowling cartel to become an all-format player.
With fans like Obama and Colbert, Genesis Owusu is ‘just here for the ride’
The Ghana-born, Canberra-raised rapper’s eventful year included ARIA glory and praise from Barack Obama and Stephen Colbert.
In defence of Miranda Hobbes (and quitting your old life)
Cynthia Nixon’s Sex and the City character became a feminist touchstone but her most recent chapter has caused disappointment. What’s behind it?
Basic Instinct would be off-limits now, says cinema’s great provocateur
Paul Verhoeven gleefully ignores the ascent of the Puritans with a new film about lesbian nuns.
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.
‘Nothing beats this’: Special Ks in first all-Australian doubles final in 42 years
Four locals will play in the Australian Open men’s doubles final for the first time since 1980.
Sydney
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.
Exclusive
NSW budget
Perrottet ups pressure on Commonwealth to back relief package
Dominic Perrottet said he was working closely with Victoria to develop a response to the economic downturn brought on by the latest COVID-19 outbreak.
Andrew O’Keefe lashes out at media after assault charges
The disgraced former TV presenter lashed out at journalists on Thursday after he was charged over allegations he attacked a woman.
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”.
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.
Politics
Australian Electoral Commission prepares for ‘complex’ 2022 federal poll
The AEC says it is expecting an increase in postal votes at this year’s federal election.
Business
iPhone sales surge drives Apple to record results despite supply issues
Apple shook off supply shortages that have curtailed production of iPhones and other popular devices to deliver its most profitable Christmas season yet.
World
Updated
World politics
Biden tells Ukraine’s Zelensky a Russian invasion in February is ‘distinct possibility’
“We have already repeatedly stated that our country does not intend to attack anyone,” said Alexei Zaitsev, a ministry spokesman.
Opinion
Return to school rules a chance to foster the altruism we all need
Alexandra Martiniuk
Professor of epidemiology
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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
The raver fashion trend is here. Get into the groove
Labels such as Dion Lee, PAM and Chantelle Lucyl are redefining your Saturday night and Sunday morning wardrobe.
Culture
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Cinema
Almodovar’s film of two mothers is his most important in years
Almodovar turns the lights down on this tale following the entangled links between two single mothers who meet in a Madrid maternity ward in post-Franco Spain.
Sport
Opinion
Surfing
‘Frankly, it’s dangerous’: Women finally given priority at surfing’s most treacherous break
Traditionally hogged by hordes of macho males, female surfers have struggled to get access to the famous Pipeline in Hawaii. That changes next week in a ‘monumental’ first, according to Tyler Wright.
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
‘Everything is different’: Last Australian champ compares her Open to Barty’s
Chris O’Neil will lose a portion of her place in history if Ash Barty wins the Australian Open on Saturday night. O’Neil won’t be bothered in the least.
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
Triple threat: The evolution of Josh Hazlewood
Josh Hazlewood is the last member of Australia’s imposing fast bowling cartel to become an all-format player.
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.
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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.
‘Nothing beats this’: Special Ks in first all-Australian doubles final in 42 years
Four locals will play in the Australian Open men’s doubles final for the first time since 1980.
Have Your Say
Final will pit ‘in control’ Barty against big-hitting Collins
What a summer Ash Barty has been having, undefeated in Adelaide and Melbourne. How will the match between two players of such contrasting styles play out?
