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Tragedy
Woman dies in scuba diving incident at Gordon's Bay
The woman was pulled from the water by bystanders who performed CPR until paramedics arrived.
- by Rachel Clun
Powerhouse decision an investment in 'museums not just motorways'
The NSW government is forgoing the $195 million it expected to reap from the sale of the Powerhouse Museum, Treasurer Dominic Perrottet said on Saturday.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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Retail
Warnings JobKeeper payments could boost company profits and executive bonuses
Governance experts are warning investors to keep an eye out for companies using the stimulus package to inflate profit figures and pad up executive bonuses.
- by Dominic Powell
Analysis
Byelection
There’s never been a byelection quite like the one in Eden-Monaro today. Here’s why
Few pundits are prepared to predict the result of Saturday's byelection, even if Labor has history on its side. This is a poll unlike any other.
- by Tony Wright
More top stories
International arrivals at Sydney Airport capped at 450 per day
Flights will be restricted to 50 passengers as hotel quarantine is strained by routes being redirected away from Melbourne.
- by Roy Ward
Ruby Princess crew cases added to national tally as NSW records six new cases
NSW Health has not included the cases in their tally as they were diagnosed on board the ship.
- by Rachel Clun
The story behind the Ghislaine Maxwell throne photo in Buckingham Palace
The photo was taken in 2002 and shows Maxwell in a mock royal pose with Kevin Spacey pretending to be Prince Philip.
- by Robert Mendick
Volunteer firies 'disrespected' by bureaucracy
Volunteer firefighters are leaving the forces due to disrespect shown to them by city-based emergency managers, the bushfire royal commission has heard.
- by Mike Foley
Opinion
Development
So blatant, so needy: Why is Packer not embarrassed by Sydney's new casino tower?
The first thing I see at sunrise these days, and the last thing at night, is that erect and shiny immensity.
- by Elizabeth Farrelly
In Other News
NRL 2020
Better than Semi, but will the Eels be able to hang on to Sivo?
- by Christian Nicolussi
'Give me the shot': Papenhuyzen reveals whisper to Smith that led to clutch kick in epic win
The Storm star sparked wild scenes as he made it 25-all against the Roosters on Thursday. A Cameron Smith penalty goal in golden point sealed the win.
- by Christian Nicolussi
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Sivo bags four and Gutherson shines as Eels run riot
Maika Sivo bagged four tries and Clint Gutherson was brilliant in his 100th NRL game as Parramatta thrashed North Queensland 42-4.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Sydney
Opal fare hike triples Sunday cap as Saturday travel gets cheaper
The government has defended its move to increase the Sunday Opal cap from $2.80 to $8.05, saying the network was too crowded on Sundays.
- by Josh Dye and Tom Rabe
Sydney's Phoenix Central Park building takes top prize in NSW Architecture Awards
The art gallery and performance space in Chippendale was built at the behest of Australian billionaire and arts philanthropist Judith Neilson.
- by Megan Gorrey
Disappearance of Juanita Nielsen remains a mystery, 45 years on
Heiress Juanita Nielsen, who risked everything to save much of Potts Point's Victoria Street, remains a largely unsung hero for an entire generation of Sydneysiders.
- by Andrew Hornery
‘Secretive schemes’: Gladys Berejiklian embroiled in grant rorting claims
The NSW Premier directly approved more than $100 million in council grants in Coalition-held electorates before last year's state election, sparking an inquiry over allegations of rorting.
- by Angus Thompson
Health experts ask if retesting helps after Woolworths worker found to have COVID
NSW's Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant says it was unlikely the man was infectious while working as people are most infectious about the time they first develop symptoms.
- by Rachel Clun
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Weekend reads
Camping: it's tough, but some of us are looking at the stars
- by Laura McGeoch
Inside the Chi-Raq: gang members on ending the cycle of retaliation
Sydney artist and filmmaker George Gittoes was invited to Chicago's South Side to document the everyday gun violence of "Chi-raq".
- by George Gittoes
How the fight to save the brumbies is stirring old animosities
In the high country, there are echoes of old and bitter disputes over land, culture and identity.
- by Nick O'Malley
Politics
Albanese says he has best candidate as Eden-Monaro goes down to the wire
Labor leader Anthony Albanese says his party is coming from behind in Saturday's Eden-Monaro byelection.
- by Rob Harris
Exclusive
Coronavirus pandemic
Multibillion-dollar plan to help businesses survive or close
- by Shane Wright
Backbench MPs support modest increase in JobSeeker base rate
- by Shane Wright and Jennifer Duke
Business
Opinion
China
Australia risks squandering a lucrative export - and a diplomatic opportunity
Historically, educational exchange in Western democracies has been seen as a way of transferring democratic values.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
World
The power of one: Putin settles in for an extended stay
The Russian President's popularity has nosedived since the coronavirus pandemic but he could still control the Kremlin until 2036.
- by Bevan Shields
Andrew 'was visitor to Epstein home before girl was raped': lawsuit
- by Robert Mendick, Hannah Furness and Josie Ensor
Opinion
NSW should be worried but not just by the risk of transmission from Victoria
Raina MacIntyre
Head of the Biosecurity Research Program at the Kirby Institute, UNSW Medicine.
Rehabilitated Kyrgios going it alone for the fans? Now that's audacious
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist for The Sydney Morning Herald.
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Editor's Picks
Property bydomain
South Coast market bubbling hot as Sydneysiders make a tree change
With plenty of pent-up demand as restrictions ease, some buyers coming from the NSW capital are not even negotiating on price.
- by Ray Sparvell
Revealed: The best architect-designed homes in NSW
This year's architecture awards include a house made without a single pane of glass and another made entirely of curves. Take a look at the winners.
- by Sue Williams
Life & Culture
Love and revenge pierce the Icelandic fog in A White, White Day
A grieving police chief uncovers signs of betrayal in Hlynur Palmason's moody new film.
- by Stephanie Bunbury
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Sport
How Wallabies coach-in-waiting might have given up if not for checking his junk mail
The Brumbies coach couldn't crack the big time as a player but he may yet as a coach.
- by Georgina Robinson
Better than Semi, but will the Eels be able to hang on to Sivo?
If Nick Cotric is baulking at an offer of more than $500,000 a year from Canberra, how much is Eels cult hero Maika Sivo worth?
- by Christian Nicolussi
Players win debate as CA backflips on revenue projection
In a turbulent off-season, Cricket Australia has avoided mediation with the Australian Cricketers Association by returning to its pre-COVID-19 financial projections.
- by Jon Pierik
After decades of protests, Washinton will consider changing the Redskins name
Many consider the name to be a racist slur against Native Americans, with the team owner saying in 2013 the name would "never" change.
- by Kevin Draper
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Match report
'That was State of Origin': Reds claim bragging rights over Tahs in bruising clash
There was no shortage of niggle and the physicality was intense during a four-tries-to-two clash sealed by a couple of late James O’Connor penalties.
- by Tom Decent
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Match report
Sivo bags four and Gutherson shines as Eels run riot
Maika Sivo bagged four tries and Clint Gutherson was brilliant in his 100th NRL game as Parramatta thrashed North Queensland 42-4.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Folau re-signs with Super League side Catalans
The Perpignan-based club said despite only a handful of appearances in the league, there had been plenty of interest in the 31-year-old from other sides.
- by Matt Bungard
Have Your Say
Cleary, speed and seven crucial minutes: Breaking down the rise of the Panthers
The Herald takes an in-depth look at Penrith's resurgence in 2020 and dissects the game of star halfback Nathan Cleary frame by frame.
