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‘All of us have to be on high alert’: NSW Premier warns it could be weeks before COVID-19 outbreak is known
Premier Gladys Berejiklian said it would take health authorities “a couple of weeks” to know whether the virus was “seeding” in NSW communities.
NSW and Victorian police split over wearing masks at border checks
NSW police officers are free to choose whether to use gloves and masks. The Victorian Police Force, however, is expected to make it mandatory within days.
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The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.
Hawks and Magpies turn to the kids
Hawthorn and Collingwood have selected two debutants each for their Friday night round six meeting at Sydney’s Giants Stadium.
More COVID-19 outbreaks detected in hospitals as ER chief isolates
Coronavirus outbreaks have spread through two more emergency departments at Melbourne hospitals, causing more than 50 frontline healthcare workers to be sidelined.
‘Like buying a house’: Bennett says market will dictate Fififa value
As the coaches of the Broncos and Titans remained tight-lipped over the big-money battle for David Fifita, South Sydney’s Wayne Bennett says the star back-rower is worth whatever a club […]
Government gives no ground on paid pandemic leave
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has refused to be drawn on calls for paid pandemic leave, saying the government is already supporting Australians with its JobKeeper and JobSeeker programs.
Virgin bondholders claim Deloitte reneged on sale process
Virgin Australia bondholders seeking to take control of the airline claim its administrator Deloitte reneged on assurances on how it would run the insolvency process.
Perth man accused of killing teenager Radina Djukich dies in hospital
The man accused of killing a North Beach teenager more than two decades ago has died in hospital, just months before standing trial in Western Australia’s Supreme Court.
Telstra to keep call centres in Australia even after COVID-19 passes
The telco is aiming to have inbound calls to be answered locally by the end of fiscal 2022, with digital service options doing the bulk of the heavy lifting.
Australia’s response to Hong Kong mixes compassion and self-interest
The government had no choice but to respond to China’s new crackdown but it has done so carefully.
One public housing tower to remain in lockdown, restrictions to ease on others
All residents of one locked-down public housing tower in Melbourne will be required to isolate for a further nine days, with those who test positive to be offered hotel accommodation.
Hunt future under a cloud as NSW sign Kyle Godwin
Western Force centre Kyle Godwin is set to wear a sky-blue jersey next year and will lock horns with his future teammates on Saturday at the SCG.
Olympian charged over fatal alleged hit and run at Freshwater
Matthias Ungemach was arrested at his Curl Curl home on Thursday and charged over the death of retired fruitier Antonio “Tony” Plati earlier this year.
Bunnings casuals underpaid $65,000 in overtime
Major hardware retailer Bunnings has uncovered a fresh bout of underpayments across its store network, with around 1600 casual workers underpaid overtime.
Rowling, Atwood among 150 authors warning of ‘intolerance of opposing views’
They’ve signed a letter, titled ‘A Letter on Justice and Open Debate’, denouncing the “restriction of debate” in modern culture.
What are the lessons from Australia’s biggest outbreaks so far?
The coronavirus has made its ‘explosive potential’ felt in some severe outbreaks. What happened and what can we learn?
Rio Tinto’s NZ smelter closure puts focus on loss-making Australian plants
Rio Tinto will shut down its aluminium smelter in New Zealand by August next year, raising questions around the future of its loss-making Australian operations.
Teen who allegedly murdered 10-year-old in state’s north to remain behind bars
The 14-year-old girl, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, did not appear in court on Thursday and did not apply for bail.
Rebels still believe they can claim Super Rugby title despite disruptions
Melbourne Rebels have brought back promising outside back Campbell Magnay for their clash with Queensland Reds on Friday night.
Encryption powers need to be ticked off by retired judge, national security watchdog finds
Security agencies that want access to encrypted messages would be forced to go before a retired judge under a major proposed overhaul of encryption laws.
Fears for winter seasons as junior sport shuts down again in Melbourne
Football and soccer competitions that were set to resume this weekend have once again been delayed as much of the state re-enters stage three restrictions.
Glee actress Naya Rivera is missing after disappearing at California lake
Officials are searching for the actress after her four-year-old son was found alone on a boat she rented.
‘Tell my kids I love them. I’m dead’: Bodycam transcripts reveal Floyd’s last moments
Newly disclosed transcripts of audio from body cameras worn by Alexander Kueng and Thomas Lane, two of the four former Minneapolis police officers charged in Floyd’s killing, paint a painful […]
WA miners see off more dirt than ever despite COVID-19 pandemic
According to figures released on Thursday, the Pilbara Ports Authority saw off 717.2 million tonnes of product in the 2019-20 financial year, an increase of 19.9 million tonnes.
Courageous Hong Kong visas will come at a price
Australia has just told the residents of its largest trading partner that it no longer believes they are safe at home.
Long queues outside eastern Sydney pub a ‘serious lesson’ for NSW venues
Police were forced to disperse a crowd that formed outside The Golden Sheaf in Double Bay on Wednesday night, as the government cracks down on social distancing in venues.
Adam Magill loses appeal against cancellation of law certificate
The Brisbane criminal lawyer is still facing fraud charges but lost an appeal against the cancellation of his law certificate.
‘Be water’: Shaw swears by Bruce Lee mantra during AFL’s COVID-19 year
GWS Giants veteran Heath Shaw is usually good value when he fronts a press conference and Thursday was no exception.