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Watch: Lockdown for four Sydney hotspots after NSW records 22 new cases
The NSW Premier has announced that people who live or work in four local government areas will have to stay at home.
Breaking
Coronavirus pandemic
New 1000-bed quarantine facility in Melbourne’s north to be operating by end of year
Eighteen new exposures sites were added to the list of high-risk venues on Thursday, the first new exposure sites in eight days, just hours before eased restrictions came into effect.
Pollution double acceptable rate outside planned childcare centre
Children who would attend the childcare centre and be exposed to this level of pollution would face a 60 per cent increase risk of asthma.
Qantas pilot was ‘incapacitated’ by oxygen mask: ATSB
The captain of a Qantas freight plane was incapacitated by emergency oxygen, forcing the first officer to declare a MAYDAY.
‘Particularly dangerous’: Market bubble expert’s warning to investors
Financial historian Jeremy Grantham is not backing down on his dire predictions. Right now, he sees signs of a bubble everywhere.
Miami condo building had been sinking into ground in 1990s
A researcher at Florida International University said the building was constructed on reclaimed wetlands and was determined to be unstable a year ago.
Updated
USA
Miami apartment tower collapses, nearly 100 missing
A wing of a 12-storey beachfront apartment building collapsed in a town outside Miami early on Thursday morning, with at least one person dead and 99 still unaccounted for.
Opinion
LGBT
Why does a gay sportsman feel the need to come out publicly? Here’s why
When Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib became the first active NFL player to come out, some ask why he felt the need. Ian Roberts knows only too well.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
‘We shouldn’t drop our bundle’: No panic for Cats as Lions too hot to handle
Geelong coach Chris Scott says the team has plenty to work on, but there’s no reason to drop its bundle.
Opinion
Opinion
How to keep Jake Stringer lean and keen
A new four-yeal deal for Bomber is still a big commitment, writes Wayne Carey. If Jake Stringer arrived at Essendon on $500,000 a year, on form he’s become every bit the $700,000 player.
Wayne Carey
Two-time AFL premiership captain
‘Australian politics is once again colourful’: Readers respond to Barnaby’s return
Barnaby Joyce’s return as Nationals leader and deputy Prime Minister had readers debating if he was a changed man after three years on the backbench.
Mumford & Sons guitarist quits to speak his mind freely on politics
Winston Marshall took a break from the band in March after sparking a social media storm on Twitter.
The best ever action scenes, according to Aussie director Patrick Hughes
The director of Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard talks through the iconic action scenes that left a lasting impression.
Help your local bees. Plant blue flowers
Cold weather changes bee behaviour. Make them happy by planting blue and purple flowers such as rosemary and French and Spanish lavender.
CORONAVIRUS CRISIS
Singapore Airlines says travel bubble talks are grounded
The carrier says talks with the Australian government about a travel bubble with Singapore aren’t going anywhere, hindering planning protocols to ensure travel can resume safely.
Updated
Sandringham cluster grows to two as dry cleaning business owner tests positive to COVID-19
Hundreds of Victorians visited the exposure site in Sandringham over a three-day period with a Jetstar flight, Melbourne airport and a Coles also on the exposure list.
Local
Exclusive
Courts
Cosmetic surgeon faces legal action over operation on teenager’s labia
A Melbourne cosmetic surgeon faces court action over the removal of a 13-year-old girl’s labia that allegedly left her disfigured and traumatised
Exclusive
Emergency services
Dandenongs generators delayed for lack of fuel, TV images, say emergency services
Volunteer fire brigades in the Dandenongs say they have been hamstrung by bureaucracy in the clean-up of storms.
‘I have a jail that he’s created in my head’
Stalking survivor Di McDonald wears a security device and never goes out alone.
The new golf is ... golf after pandemic drives push to play a round
Golf is undergoing a pandemic-induced boom, with 253,000 more Australians taking up the sport leading to lengthy delays for clubs and shortages of some balls.
Updated
Crime
Man charged with murder a month after South Yarra death
A man charged with murdering a woman at a South Yarra apartment block last month has been in a psychiatric unit since the killing.
AFL 2021
‘I absolutely do’: Teague believes he is the man to lead Blues
David Teague believes he is the right man to lead the Blues beyond this season regardless of what happens against the Crows on Sunday.
Weideman dropped, but no Brown either as Demons go short against Essendon
Ladder-leaders Melbourne have lost patience with key forward Sam Weideman, dropping him for Saturday night’s clash with Essendon at the MCG.
Politics
Government lifts efforts to get young Australians out of residential aged care
The government has committed funding to help get young disabled people out of aged care, where they occupy 5 per cent of beds and don’t have adequate support.
Business
Analysis
China relations
Unintended consequences: China risks market panic as it tightens its grip
Beijing is taking advantage of a strengthening economy and stable financial markets to toughen up its corporate sector. But the crackdown could bring undesirable consequences and lead to panic.
Sofia Horta e Costa and Rebecca Choong Wilkins
World
EU member outrage over France and Germany’s surprise call for summit with Putin
Gitanas Nauseda, Lithuania’s president, told reporters in Brussels the idea was like “trying to engage the bear to keep a pot of honey safe”.
Opinion
Barnaby Joyce’s frenzied energy keeps all alert to being burned
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
Maggoted? It would be kinder to say tired and emotional
Janine Perrett
Journalist, broadcaster and commentator
This time, the ‘danger’ sign must go up
Ove Hoegh-Guldberg
Professor of Marine Studies
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Property bydomain
Where Aussies are selling at a profit - and where they're losing money
Nine out of every 10 Australians who sold their homes in the first part of the year made a profit, but not everyone ended up ahead.
The Block's Shelley Craft shares her secrets for selling a house
Selling a property sounds simple, and vendors are keen to list and get the best price they can. But be warned of these roadblocks when you're ready to sell.
Life & Culture
Opinion
Archibald Prize
John Howard in beachwear offers both shock value and affectionate humour
Josonia Palaitis’ 1979 portrait of the politician should have won the Archibald Prize.
John McDonald
Art critic
Sport
‘We shouldn’t drop our bundle’: No panic for Cats as Lions too hot to handle
Geelong coach Chris Scott says the team has plenty to work on, but there’s no reason to drop its bundle.
Lions dominate Cats in heated contest
In last year’s preliminary final, and again in round two earlier this season in Geelong, matches between the Cats and Brisbane have seen the Lions bullied off the ball.
Exclusive
Swimming
Swimming Australia to be hit with fresh misconduct complaints
Madeline Groves will meet swimming officials on Friday as a wave of new complaints adds to calls for an external investigation into the sport’s culture.
Opinion
Test cricket
Kiwis do fly, to the top of the world
The New Zealanders punch so far above their weight so often that they should be moved into a higher division.
Greg Baum
Sports columnist
Wrist injury forces Thiem out of Wimbledon, Australian pair qualify
US Open champion Dominic Thiem has withdrawn from Wimbledon next week but two players who will be in the men’s draw are Marc Polmans and Christopher O’Connell.
Equestrian great Hoy to ride at eighth Olympics
In the 125-year history of the Olympic movement, only three athletes have participated at more Games.
Muscat poised to replace Postecoglou as coach in Japan’s top flight
Kevin Muscat is set to give Australian coaching another boost with a move to Japan’s top division, replacing ex-Socceroo mentor Ange Postecoglou at Yokohama Marinos.
Have Your Say
How to keep Jake Stringer lean and keen
A new four-yeal deal for Bomber is still a big commitment, writes Wayne Carey. If Jake Stringer arrived at Essendon on $500,000 a year, on form he’s become every bit the $700,000 player.
Wayne Carey
Two-time AFL premiership captain
