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Coronavirus pandemic
Complacent 'rule-breakers' spread the virus, Premier says, as Melbourne re-enters lockdown
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said a sense of complacency had contributed to the spread of the virus across Melbourne, leading to Monday's surge of 191 new coronavirus cases.
- by Noel Towell
Court documents challenge 'watertight' Virgin sale to Bain
Deloitte has cast doubt on whether its sale of the airline to Bain is as watertight as originally presented, with court documents revealing the deal is conditional and could still be terminated.
- by Patrick Hatch
Opinion
International affairs
Drop the pretence when it comes to India
The Morrison government keeps stressing that we share many common values with India but not China. This claim doesn’t square with reality.
- by Brian Toohey
Australians at risk of 'arbitrary detention' in China, DFAT warns
The Department of Foreign Affairs told up to 100,000 Australians living in Hong Kong and those planning to travel to the Chinese territory that new laws could be interpreted broadly.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
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Coronavirus pandemic
China is leading the COVID-19 vaccine race 'at wartime speed'
Challenging the West's traditional dominance of the industry, China has brought state, military and private sectors together in a quest to combat the disease.
- by Sangmi Cha, Miyoung Kim and Roxanne Liu
'I don't make fun of disabled people': Fonua-Blake faces hefty fine after tirade
The Manly prop's foul-mouthed spray at referee Grant Atkins was found to have breached the anti-vilification code.
- by Michael Chammas
This strange sci-fi series is one of the best shows of the year
The show seems to have flown under the radar, but it deserves much more attention.
- by Genevieve Rota
Nurse who used bag to tie elderly woman to chair should be 'congratulated'
An aged care nurse who was cleared of assault should be applauded for her quick-thinking actions, her lawyer said.
- by Jenny Noyes
Johnny Depp accuses ex-wife Amber Heard of lying in libel action against UK tabloid
The 57-year-old star is suing The Sun's publisher and its executive editor over an article calling him a "wife beater".
- by Michael Holden
In Other News
Coronavirus border closure
Victorians rush across NSW border ahead of tonight’s looming closure
- by Benjamin Preiss
As the day unfolded: Why the latest outbreaks are different to March-April
While it may feel like Groundhog Day to many Victorians, the latest outbreaks are significantly different in nature to the spike that occurred in late March and early April.
- by Matt Bungard and Mary Ward
How coronavirus cases are surging in Melbourne suburbs
Only a month ago, Melbourne was ready to confidently ease more coronavirus restrictions. On Tuesday, the state recorded 191 new coronavirus cases. This map shows where the case numbers are multiplying now.
- by Craig Butt, Mark Stehle and Richard Lama
Sydney
Trove of Tyrrell documents show police doubted evidence of key witnesses
A police officer has cast doubt over evidence given by several witnesses, including the boy's foster mother.
- by Sally Rawsthorne and Laura Chung
Damage bill for 'targeted' Sydney barber shop fire put at $500,000
About 1.25am on Tuesday morning, emergency services were called to Fadez Barbershop on George Street in Burwood following reports the shop was on fire.
- by Laura Chung
Auditor-General should investigate council grants, says NSW Opposition
The NSW Auditor-General is facing Opposition calls to investigate the state government's handling of a council grants program that has been slammed as a pork-barrelling fund.
- by Angus Thompson
Doctor who assaulted sleeping patients to remain on bail ahead of sentencing
Ali Khorami, a GP, touched the sleeping women at a Glebe clinic in 2018. A court heard on Tuesday that a custodial sentence is almost inevitable.
- by Georgina Mitchell
Exclusive
Local council
NSW government offered council grant funding to end legal action
The office of Premier Gladys Berejiklian was told about a confidential offer to the City of Parramatta for funding from a community grants program to settle a legal dispute.
- by Angus Thompson
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Politics
Builders hit out at 'outrageous' construction union pay push
The CFMMEU wants 5 per cent annual pay rises for construction workers in NSW, but the Victorian branch agreed to 3 per cent.
- by Nick Bonyhady
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Coronavirus pandemic
Doctors 'bullied' by hospital administration for asking to wear masks
- by Dana McCauley
Business
Opinion
Accounting
Wirecard's collapse could lead to big changes for the accounting profession
The collapse of payments giant Wirecard has shone a spotlight on auditors and their role in uncovering elaborate and difficult-to-detect accounting frauds.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
World
TikTok, Facebook, WhatsApp wedged between superpowers
The world's largest social media companies have found themselves in the middle of a tit-for-tat escalation over the future of China.
- by Eryk Bagshaw and Zoe Samios
Opinion
Australia set to join 'the greatest human capital harvest in recent memory'
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor for The Sydney Morning Herald
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INXS guitarist Tim Farriss sells Kangaroo Valley property for $4m+
After calling it home for more than three decades, the Australian musician has sold up his 38-hectare block in the Southern Highlands.
- by Tawar Razaghi
RBA holds but unemployment creates uncertainty for prices
The Reserve Bank of Australia has kept the cash rate steady at 0.25 per cent in July but dark clouds are emerging for property prices.
- by Alexandra Cain
Life & Culture
Wait, Hamilton wasn't a slavery abolitionist? I’m confused
The critical commentary on Hamilton the man has prompted no shortage of eye-rolling, including from historians.
- by Jennifer Schuessler
New four-part doco attempts to offer fresh perspective on Peter Falconio case
- by Ben Pobjie and Craig Mathieson
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Sport
'It’s been a rocky road': Reynolds keen to stamp mark on Tigers after resurgence
Having got his life in order off the field, Reynolds is rediscovering his best form on it - but doesn't want to think about potentially ending the career of club legend Benji Marshall.
- by Adrian Proszenko
'I don't make fun of disabled people': Fonua-Blake faces hefty fine
The NRL is set to slap Manly prop with a fine of up to $20,000 after acting CEO Andrew Abdo confirmed his foul-mouthed spray at referee Grant Atkins breached game's anti-vilification code.
- by Michael Chammas
Farcical bid by three Melbourne A-League clubs to flee city collapses
A second bid by the Melbourne A League teams to flee the Covid stricken city collapsed into farce on Tuesday night when they failed to get to Canberra again
- by Michael Lynch and Pat Stringa
There's a silver lining to the Fonua-Blake train wreck
NRL is set to take further action against Sea Eagles prop after second slur against referee Grant Atkins was revealed on Tuesday.
- by Andrew Webster
IOC told only a vaccine can save Tokyo 2021 as 12-month countdown nears
A recent survey showed over three-quarters of the Japanese public don't believe the Games can be safely held next year amid rising COVID-19 rates in the US and worldwide.
- by Phil Lutton
Patrick Mahomes played NFL for $2.8m this year. His new contract is worth $650m
The man who guided the Kansas City Chiefs to a Super Bowl this year is about to throw shade on the previous biggest deal in NFL history.
Fainu's fight to clear name on course for District Court
The Manly star has been indefinitely suspended by the NRL ever since he was hit with charges relating to the stabbing of a man at a church dance last year.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Have Your Say
When the Broncos go bad: In a one-team town, the fallout can be spectacular
Sydneysiders won't be able to grasp the fixation with the Broncos in Brisbane, where half the news cycle tends to revolve around its glamour club.
