ClubSocial: 2020

Howard government warned of a baby shortage hitting the budget

A wide-ranging policy paper on population warned the number of Australians could start to shrink, hitting the budget but taking pressure off cities like Sydney

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The steps the Howard government took to prevent a terrorist attack at the Sydney 2000 Olympics

Around 20,000 police officers, private security guards and army personnel would be put on duty during the event.

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'A greenhouse beneficial fuel': The thorny back story to the Coalition's position on greenhouse gas emissions

Cabinet papers reveal the Howard government was told of the possibility of hundreds of thousands of jobs from natural gas as it considered ways to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

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From a flag to the fourth division: Rance ponders footy comeback in Perth

A fourth-division club in Perth is in advanced talks with the former Richmond star to make a return to footy in 2021.

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'Five kilometres in two hours': Stuck in the convoy racing to cross the Victoria-NSW border

Spending New Year’s Eve stuck in a queue on a remote mountainous highway was a very fitting end to 2020.

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Search on for missing Mary River midnight swimmer

Police say the 20-year-old had been in waist deep water, lit with headlights near a camp ground along the Gympie-region river, when his friends noticed he was gone.

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Giants stick to Albury relocation for AFLW squad amid border closures

AFL and AFLW players on holiday in NSW or visiting family were on Thursday and Friday rushing back to Victoria to avoid quarantine.

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'Disturbing' Queensland road toll spike costs 57 more lives than 2019

Police see "incredible situations" where parents are wearing seatbelts but their children are unrestrained.

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Big economic stimulus works but there's a catch

Central banks have thrown everything but the kitchen sink to tackle COVID-19's hit to economies but they now face an unexpected consequence.

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State of disarray: why T20 bash is enough to give selectors a headache

When Australia lose a Test in the way they did in Melbourne there are plenty of culprits tarred and feathered. But what about the system that encompasses them all?

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Catching on: Are Australia's fielding woes a lapse or a major problem?

The Australians dropped eight catches - their worst effort since 2012 - against India in Melbourne, sparking debate.

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Championship veteran brings tough skills to Victory

Jacob Butterfield spent 13 years in one of soccer's toughest leagues, the English Championship, and is now relishing the challenge of the A-League at Victory.

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Stuck in Sydney with no realistic way home: A Melburnian's lament

We're in Sydney. It would be easier to get back home to Melbourne if we were in London.

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'We have missing links': Three mystery COVID-19 cases in western Sydney

Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant issued a plea to Greystanes, Berala, Auburn and Lidcombe residents in Sydney's west to seek immediate testing if they displayed the mildest of symptoms. The Croydon cluster has now been genetically linked to the northern beaches outbreak.

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Sun doping case sequel should be about rules, not frenzied vigilantism

After the Swiss federal court voided Sun Yang's eight-year ban, the case must now be revisited in a fair and dispassionate manner — for everyone's sake.

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Time called on global phenomenon that started with a lockdown dare

The founder of the Facebook page has made the decision to close the group, leaving it behind in 2020.

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UK officially exits the European Union

The separation at midnight on January 1, 2021, ends a five-decade partnership and turns the page on Brexit.

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More than a hundred West Australian revellers arrested in busy New Year's Eve for police

Most West Australians chose to farewell 2020 at home instead of hitting the clubs.

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Wisconsin hospital worker arrested for spoiling vaccine doses

Police said the ex-pharmacist was arrested on suspicion of reckless endangerment, adulterating a prescription drug and criminal damage to property.

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Race-by-race preview and tips for Canterbury on Friday

Start the new year on a winning note at the metropolitan twilight meeting.

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Life in a shack community

People living in shack communities in the Royal National park, Sydney

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WHO approves Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for emergency use

The WHO's review found that the vaccine met the must-have criteria for safety and efficacy and that the benefits of using the vaccine offset potential risks.

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Flight chaos reigns as WA's hard borders go up

West Australian passengers have been sent into a frenzy trying to re-enter the state from Victoria.

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'They are affected': Ferguson says lack of DRS impacting BBL umpires

Umpiring in the Big Bash league has been a huge talking point in recent weeks following a number of howlers which could easily have been avoided.

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Tennis in 2020: Djokovic serves headlines in year of upheaval

He was defaulted in New York and Rafael Nadal destroyed him in the French Open final, but Novak Djokovic is the sport's man of the year. A look into the "unprecedented" 2020 tennis season from all sides of the court.

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Gallery: The best photos from around the world

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.

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'Euphoric': Why is there a boom in sea swimming, and is it better for you?

During lockdown, chief AFL writer Jake Niall girded his loins and swam in the sea. He and his gang of “aquanauts” were not the only ones. What is the appeal of sea swimming? Is it medically beneficial? And what are the perils?

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Colt's double nomination a saving grace for Emirates Park

A major yearling has been withdrawn from the Magic Millions Sales after a stable mishap, but will still be available for purchase at the Inglis Easter Sales.

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Do kids always have to ruin New Year's Eve?

They have for more than 10 years. But this year there's hope.

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The 2020 Test team of the year ... and one surprise Australian made it

Many of the world's best cricketers played few Tests in 2020 but that did not prevent one Australian superstar earning selection in Jon Pierik's team of the year - despite having managed only one Test.

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The key takeaways for global markets in 2020

A tumultuous year for global economies has highlighted a widening disconnect between Wall Street and Main Street and the dominant market influence of central banks.

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'It's very volatile': NSW records 10 new cases, with three linked to Croydon cluster

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian warns Sydneysiders to stay home this New Year's Eve, and asks for more residents, even with the mildest of symptoms, to get tested.

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Ex-analyst who spied on the US for Israel returns 'home' to hero's welcome

Jonathan Pollard, one of the most prolific spies in US history, was greeted by Netanyahu holding Israeli ID cards.

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Looking for love on an app? You may be more likely to settle down

Partners who meet online are more willing to move in together than their 'real life' counterparts, a new survey finds.

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Can Jacob Collier win album of the year? Lizzo says so

The multi-instrumentalist wunderkind is in the running for the music industry's biggest prize.

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Out of control bushfire threatens lives and homes in Nannup

Residents in Nannup and Maranup have been told to leave or prepare to actively defend their homes as an out of control bushfire puts houses and lives at risk in the area.

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US warns of potential Iran-linked attack, send B52s to region

The officials spoke as two B-52 bombers carried out a round-trip, 30-hour mission from North Dakota to the Middle East.

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Should WA loosen its control of medicinal cannabis prescriptions? Here are the arguments

A call to cut more red tape over the prescription of medicinal cannabis that contains THC in Western Australia, to bring it into line with the eastern states, has been met with varying levels of scepticism by doctors.

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The promise of an endless summer of perfect waves in Perth looks set for 2022

The developer behind Melville's contentious wave park is hoping to get the concrete pouring on the $40-million project after shifting his sights to a new location.

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The latest illustrations from artist Cathy Wilcox

The latest work by Sydney Morning Herald editorial cartoonist Cathy Wilcox.

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The latest illustrations from artist Matt Golding

Illustrations by the artist from The Age.

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'Power is humility': Mexican president highlights his popularity ranking against world leaders

The Mexican president guided viewers through direct comparisons between himself and some of the other heads of government in a global survey.

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Race-by-race tips and preview for Nowra on Thursday

We're heading to the south coast following the postponement of Thursday's Gosford meeting with seven races set down for Nowra.

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RBA paying $20,000 a year to Sydney Institute, Centre for Independent Studies

The Reserve Bank has revealed it has been supporting two right-aligned policy think tanks for more than a decade but nothing to left or independent organisations.

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Querrey given suspended fine for quarantine breach

American Sam Querrey was handed a suspended $US20,000 fine by the ATP for breaching COVID-19 protocols at the St Petersburg Open in October.

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Gilligan's Island fame lasted nearly 60 years for star Dawn Wells

The actress who radiated all-American wholesomeness and a youthful naïve charm as the character Mary Ann on the hit 1960s sitcom has died from COVID-19 complications. She was 82.

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Diners to take over city streets as police search powers boosted for New Year's Eve

Police will close down CBD thoroughfares to make way for a street feast this New Year's Eve, as officers are handed extra powers to search revellers for weapons in high-risk areas across the state.

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Giants to make late dash for Albury hub

Greater Western Sydney's women's team are set to head to Albury from Friday in order to escape Sydney's coronavirus situation.

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Taronga releases endangered turtles back into the ocean

Four juvenile green turtles found themselves at Taronga Zoo after fisherman found them in poor condition on the NSW coast.

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Bright spots shine in a dark year for dance

Some good things happened to dance in 2020, despite COVID-19.

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Man arrested after Monash Freeway 'drag race' that left driver in critical condition

A 20-year-old Dandenong man has been arrested by police after an alleged drag race gone wrong which left a 20-year-old in critical condition.

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The multimillion-dollar gamble riding on Mr Quickie

Owners of Mr Quickie turned down big offers from Hong Kong for their horse when younger. But if he salutes in the $5m All-Star Mile, their bet will come off.

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Europe, China to sign trade deal, but human rights issues could sink it

The deal was sealed after China committed to ratifying the United Nation’s rules on forced labour, but some European Parliament MPs are sceptical.

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It's an alien world but the same old story

Beauty and the beast do battle once again in the latest video-game adaptation from the director and star of the Resident Evil series.

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Man charged with murder over death of mother Kobie Parfitt

A man has been charged with murder following the death of mother of four Kobie Parfitt, who vanished from her Ballarat home in April.

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Schools in COVID-19 hotspots triumph in 'really tough' year

Schools in Melbourne’s COVID-19 hotspots that endured multiple lockdowns this year have done well on VCE results day, with some bettering their 2019 results.

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Tablet interactive: Coronavirus outbreak

NSW has recorded 18 local COVID cases, including six linked to a new cluster.

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Report recommended hospital police beats four years ago

An official report into health worker assaults said police beats should be set-up at major Queensland hospitals. Four years later, only one has a police beat.

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Tsonga's heartbreak as he rules out Australian Open

Former Australian Open finalist Jo-Wilfried Tsonga has been forced out of next year's event due to an ongoing back injury.

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From Zoom to Quibi, the tech winners and losers of 2020

In many ways, 2020′s pandemic-induced isolation threw our dependence on technology into overdrive but not everyone has managed to prosper.

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'I took the scenic route': Why heartbreak will motivate 29-year-old NRL 'rookie'

Andrew Davey became the fourth-oldest debutant in NRL history last year but realisation of the Manly recruit's dream came at a cost for the now 29-year-old.

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New Year's Eve in Sydney: your questions answered

After a year like no other, Sydney is set to celebrate a New Year like no other.

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'Zombie' deer disease spreads in US but wolves may offer solution

Chronic wasting disease is a fatal illness similar to mad cow disease and cases have been reported in deer and elk in at least 24 American states.

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NSW records 18 local virus cases including six linked to new Croydon cluster, as restrictions widened

Household gatherings will be limited to five guests in greater Sydney, Wollongong, the Central Coast and Blue Mountains and outdoor events to 30 from midnight ahead of New Year's Eve.

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Australia, India to land in Sydney just 72 hours before New Year's Test

Players are being given extra days to enjoy life in the coronavirus-free city before they are subjected to more onerous bubble protocols in Sydney and Brisbane.

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How a bungled vaping bill got Hollie Hughes off cigarettes

The NSW senator had no interest in vaping until a bid to ban nicotine import caught her interest.

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'He took you to dinner at midnight': our 'accidental' friendship with Pierre Cardin

As the fashion designer dies aged 98, 'House of Cardin' filmmakers P David Ebersole and Todd Hughes reflect on the man they knew.

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'It’s amazing': After an anxious wait, Marty wakes to a perfect score

Mount Scopus Memorial College student Marty Schwarz received a pleasant surprise when he checked his VCE results on Wednesday.

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Premier League COVID positives hit fresh high amid fears over fixture

The Premier League recorded more COVID-19 positives than ever on Tuesday amid fears for fixtures across English soccer after match postponements.

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Naden to make NRL training return next week after positive cocaine test

Panthers star Brent Naden will be allowed to return to Panthers training in two days after returning a positive sample for cocaine after the 2020 grand final.

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How Victorians can safely give 2020 the send-off it deserves

How many people can you have over to mark the start of 2021? This and all your New Year's Eve questions answered.

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Charity worker's 'heartbreaking' death at train station sends shockwaves through community

Good Sammy employee Alan Thomas was about to ring in the end of 2020 with a celebration of his 50 years working at the charity but made a fateful decision to head to work at 5.50am on Monday’s public holiday.

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Motorsport in 2020: Fiery crashes, COVID bites and a dominant Lewis Hamilton

Famously, the Formula One season began with the cancellation of the Australian Grand Prix. But it was Romain Grosjean's near-death experience that stood in the memory bank.

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'I would never go back': horror stories from a makeshift hospital

They arrive with broken limbs, open wounds and tales of atrocities, bearing photos of families killed or lost. One doctor-turned-refugee tends them all.

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Masktivism, crocs and elastic waists: the ups and downs of 2020 fashion

What happened in 2020, when everyone’s life (and wardrobe) was turned upside down.

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How accurate is this racy tale of sex and scandal in Regency England?

You've probably never seen a period piece quite like Bridgerton before.

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The year with the black hole at its heart

John Shand picks the outstanding moments in jazz and world music from a tough for year.

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Five Sydney tourists allegedly lied their way across Queensland border

Gold Coast police will open a new checkpoint on the NSW border on the morning of New Year's Eve to ease delays.

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Langer warns runs are 'currency of value' as Burns faces selection heat

Justin Langer says "you have to keep performing to be selected", leaving Joe Burns under increasing pressure heading into the third Test.

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'I would never go back': horror stories at a makeshift hospital

They arrive with broken limbs, open wounds and tales of atrocities, bearing photos of families killed or lost. One doctor-turned-refugee cares for them all.

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After property scandal, Pope tightens money controls

The main target is the Secretariat of State, the most important part of the Vatican administration, which must relinquish management of its funds.

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Tablet interactive: Coronavirus outbreak

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian alarmed by new COVID-19 cases unlinked to Avalon cluster.

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More than 40 COVID-19 cases across Greater Sydney spark outbreak fears

More than one-third of NSW's 139 cases detected between December 16 and December 27 are spattered across more than 25 Greater Sydney suburbs outside the northern beaches.

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The COVID trades that made debt investors rich in 2020

The unprecedented efforts to support US corporate-debt markets in the wake of the pandemic has helped turn some risky bets into winning wagers.

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'We are on high alert': Berejiklian alarmed by new COVID-19 cases unlinked to Avalon cluster

NSW has recorded six new local COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, three linked to the Avalon cluster and three cases reported after 8pm on Monday, including a mystery case in Wollongong.

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The beasts to our east: What are El Ninos and La Ninas?

We hear the names but what do they mean for our weather? And what does the Pacific have to do with our climate?

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Eagles superstar Nic Naitanui sells Swan View property at a loss

The ruckman has lost $385,000 off the sale price he paid in 2012 for the two-storey property which he has managed to sell for $900,000.

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Roar veteran backs move to Redcliffe ahead of season opener

Brisbane Roar striker Scott McDonald wants fans to back the club’s move to Dolphin Stadium and says the venue offers a better viewing experience than Suncorp Stadium.

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Man critical after Monash Freeway drag race rollover

A man is fighting for life after his car crashed in Mulgrave following an apparent high-speed race along the Monash Freeway on Monday night.

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Chinese video game billionaire poisoned, colleague arrested

Lin Qi had been suffering from "acute symptoms of illness" and initially said he was in a stable condition and improving before his death was announced.

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'The world is never going to forget me': Nashville bomber

It was a friendly chat. But Anthony Quinn Warner's answer to the question 'Is Santa going to bring you anything good for Christmas?' hinted at his plans.

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'I move on quickly': Rugan ready to welcome back Burgess to the Western fold

Western United's wantaway forward Max Burgess will be welcomed back to the club "with open arms" despite his refusal to return for pre-season training and the start of the new season.

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Severe thunderstorm warning for Sydney

Severe thunderstorm packing large hail and damaging winds to hit northern Sydney

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'Pain on another level': Norman back in hospital after positive COVID-19 test

Australian golfing great Greg Norman is back in a Florida hospital after he tested positive for COVID-19, which he said has "kicked the crap out me like nothing I have ever experienced before".

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The three one-woman shows that lit up theatres in 2020

Small casts became the norm in the COVID year, with three essentially one-woman shows - aided by design and technical ingenuity - stealing the glory.

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Women in leadership in sport is still the exception, not the rule

Workplaces need to recognise the key role they play in creating gender equitable communities and put strategies in place to support this.

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Murray River grass fire that forced campers to evacuate now under control

A fire near Robinvale, 90 kilometres south-east of Mildura, has officially been declared under control, as SES volunteers continue clean-up after wild winds hit Melbourne.

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Two-year-old colt fatally injured at infamous Santa Anita track

A two-year-old colt racing at Santa Anita was fatally injured Sunday, becoming the Southern California track’s first fatality since June.

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Brisbane traffic: 40km M1 congestion, Bruce Highway 25km delays

There are no crashes or breakdowns causing the slow travel, just the sheer volume of traffic.

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Mullagh first Indigenous inductee into Australian Cricket Hall of Fame

Australian Cricket Hall of Fame chairman Peter King admits it had been an "oversight" to not have inducted Indigenous star Johnny Mullagh until this year.

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Sydney's COVID summer

Sydneysiders enjoyed the summer weather on Sunday, with thousands flocking to beaches across Sydney despite a coronavirus cluster in the northern beaches.

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Damian Cowell, allegedly a former member of TISM, releases new album

Damian Cowell says he is improving as a songwriter - by the time he dies he'll be half-decent.

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Tablet interactive: Coronavirus outbreak

'Nobody should be in the CBD': Premier's New Year's Eve declaration as five cases recorded.

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Melbourne Airport rail line to soar high over Maribyrnong River

The Transport Infrastructure Minister has released more details about the $10b Melbourne Airport Rail project, including plans for a 55 metre bridge that will be the state's second-highest bridge after the West Gate.

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Man dies after Queens Park train station assault

Trains have been cancelled and detectives are questioning a man after an alleged assault at Queens Park Train Station turned fatal.

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'We crossed a lot of red lines': The year Jerome Powell's Fed changed forever

As Jerome Powell rang in 2020, a novel coronavirus had been detected in Wuhan, China. Powell and his colleagues were about to face some of the most trying months in Fed history.

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'Chaos and misery': Republicans beg Trump to sign spending bill

While Donald Trump played golf, Congress braced for a government shutdown on Tuesday that would cut payments to federal employees and welfare recipients.

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Harbour foreshore shut down for New Year's Eve as NSW records five new COVID-19 cases

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian is urging people to stay at home this New Year's Eve, with outdoor gatherings across Greater Sydney reduced from 100 to 50 people.

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Boxing year in review: A star is born as Tim Tszyu makes his own way

In a big year for the local fight game, Tim Tszyu stepped out of his father’s shadow and proved he is the real deal.

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Minister furious at Perth hotel quarantine breach which sparked city-wide search

Health Minister Roger Cook is furious at an international arrival who allegedly absconded from a Perth hotel while still in quarantine, but there are questions over how she escaped and why police waited so long to call on the public for help.

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'I wouldn't have forgiven myself': City skipper has no regrets on grand final call

Scott Jamieson missed leading Melbourne City to the A-League grand final for the birth of his son. Now he wants to make amends by winning title.

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Germany's vaccine rollout delayed by Pfizer dose refrigeration problems

Temperatures in some of the cool boxes used to ferry the shots rose to 15 degrees celsius, underlining the challenges of shipping the Pfizer vaccine.

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Brisbane baby death treated as suspicious, mother questioned by police

The baby's 32-year-old mother was questioned on Sunday. Police say she is their only person of interest currently.

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Roger Federer to miss Australian Open, but planning 2021 return

Roger Federer is withdrawing from the Australian Open while he continues preparing to return to action after two operations on his right knee.

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Why George Clooney wanted The Midnight Sky to end with a sense of hope

When the pandemic hit in March, Clooney had just finished shooting his seventh and most ambitious directorial effort, postapocalyptic sci-fi film The Midnight Sky.

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Photographer captured divine details of faces and places

Gael Newton said of Jon Lewis: "[He] successfully pursued a 'poetic quality' in his photography of the Australian landscape."

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The latest illustrations from artist Matt Davidson

A selection of his best work.

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The year everything changed

George Palathingal looks back on a year of popular music in which adversity forced artists to tap their resilience and creativity.

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The latest illustrations from artist Matt Golding

Illustrations by the artist from The Age.

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Best of cartoons, December 26, 2020

The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.

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Best of cartoons, December 27, 2020

The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.

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Scarborough Beach closed after woman's body found

Homicide squad detectives are at the scene trying to determine the woman's identity and cause of death.

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Tablet interactive: Coronavirus outbreak

NSW records nine new locally acquired cases on Boxing Day; northern beaches return to stay-at-home orders; would-be NYE partygoers in Sydney told to stay home.

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Shooting star: Curry makes 105 straight threes after practice

Marvelling once again, Stephen Curry made 105 straight three-pointers from the same baseline spot to finish practice on Sunday (AEDT) leading into Golden State's game at Chicago.

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Cheap wine and snail stew: menu unearthed at Pompeii snack bar

Ancient leftovers uncovered at a Pompeii dig along with vivid frescos of shop life and gutter graffiti.

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Soul raises a big question for our surreal year

In his latest animation director Pete Docter asks the big questions: What is our passion, and what is our purpose?

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Australian Summers to play in Pakistan's domestic cricket

Tasmanian fast bowler will become the first Australian to play domestic cricket in Pakistan next month after signing up for Southern Punjab.

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Sydney Test a '50-50' bet: MCG boss

Melbourne Cricket Club chief Stuart Fox says it's a line-ball decision as to whether his venue holds a second Test next month amid "complicated" border concerns between NSW and Queensland.

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Wet New Year's Eve forecast for Brisbane as showers return

The recent spell of sunny warm days will give way to cooler, wet days going into New Year's Eve on Thursday.

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Western United's 37-year-old 'teenager' is ready to surprise this season

Like a teenager still smitten by his first love, Alessandro Diamanti's love for the game burns as bright now as when he was a ''ragazzo'' in Italy.

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Feared British COVID-19 strain leaps blockade, found across globe

The highly transmissible variant has been documented across Europe as well as Australia, Canada, Japan and Lebanon, just as vaccinations roll out worldwide.

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Arsenal beat Chelsea to end winless streak, United held at Leicester

Arsenal ended their seven match winless run in the Premier League with a surprise 3-1 London derby victory, while Manchester United were held to a 2-2 draw at Leicester.

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Mitchell Pearce wedding cancelled amid sexting allegations

The Newcastle half was due to be married on Tuesday to partner Kristin Scott in Byron Bay, but the wedding has been called off.

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NSW records seven new locally-acquired COVID-19 cases

Six of the new cases were confirmed as part of the Avalon cluster and the seventh was under investigation, but the person had attended the Belrose Hotel.

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Teens arrested after high-speed joyride ends in Melbourne CBD crash

Police monitored the teenage joyriders for three hours, watching from the air as the stolen vehicle allegedly drove into oncoming traffic at high speeds.

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Boxing Day Test LIVE: Australia v India day two from the MCG

India rebounded from their shocking collapse in Adelaide to take the honours on day one. Can Australia fight back on day two?

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'Freedom is what you make of it': Johnson to use Brexit to revamp tax

In his first interview since signing the trade deal, Johnson said: "We can't sort of suddenly decide that we're free and then not decide how to exercise it".

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From the Archives, 1959: Australia's Mawson polar base struck by hurricane

In 1959, a 120m.p.h. hurricane battered Australia's Polar base at Mawson. Two Beaver aircraft, valued at £100,000, were destroyed when the hurricane struck the icefield airstrip where they were moored, disrupting the bases planned scientific research and coastal exploration.

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Boxing Day traffic delays as Sydney tries to escape for the summer holidays

The ban on overseas travel and interstate border closures due to the northern beaches COVID-19 outbreak has meant NSW residents are predicted to converge on regional destinations in record numbers this holiday period.

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Photos of the week, December 24th, 2020

A week in photos from the award winning Sydney Morning Herald and Australian Financial Review photographers.

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One new Qld COVID-19 case detected in hotel quarantine

Queensland Health confirmed the latest case is not related to the Lady E superyacht docked in Cairns, the tally of which stands at two.

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The latest illustrations from artist Michael Leunig

A look at the follies, foibles and joys of the human race through the eyes of cartoonist Michael Leunig. Buy prints from Michael Leunig at https://ift.tt/2qyyInw. Join us on Facebook at the Michael Leunig Appreciation Page.

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The latest illustrations from artist Andrew Dyson

Some of his best work

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Christmas Day reading in Brussels: 1,250 pages of the Brexit deal

Boris Johnson described the Brexit deal as "a small present for anyone who may be looking for something to read in that sleepy post-Christmas lunch moment".

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Reunited in the Saint Nick of time: Out of hotel quarantine for Christmas

The Savanahs battled flight cancellations and exorbitant ticket prices to make it home from London for Christmas Day.

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Motorcyclist fighting for life after Christmas Day crash

The man was gravely injured near Ipswich, while two other men died on Queensland roads earlier in the day and on Christmas Eve.

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The latest illustrations from artist Matt Davidson

A selection of his best work.

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After boxing through toughest of years, MCG Test is one to celebrate

There is something unique about being at the MCG on Boxing Day, either in the crowd, or the media area or out in the middle having a home crowd chant your name.

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On standby: MCG capacity could increase for bonus Test

Cricket Australia is open to increasing attendance capacity at the MCG if the venue is awarded a second Test, coming as Victorian Sports Minister Mark Pakula took aim at NSW.

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Millions to lose welfare payments immediately unless Trump signs bill

While Trump calls for stimulus payments to increase, the stalemate risks cutting off welfare payments to millions of Americans.

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'Not as frenzied as usual': Boxing Day sales off to a slow start

Melbourne's Boxing Day sales were a low-key affair this year thanks to COVID-19, but there were still plenty pounding the pavement across shopping centres and in Bourke Street Mall.

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NSW Health Minister fears Bronte gathering could be a super-spreader COVID event

It is absolutely appalling to see what was clearly a group of people, a large gathering of people who didn't give a damn about the rest of Sydney, Brad Hazzard said.

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Trump and Biden release very different Christmas messages

Trump golfed with a colleague while the Bidens spent Christmas at home without extended family. But only one of them addressed America's COVID-19 death toll.

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Sydney returns to pre-Christmas coronavirus restrictions, with nine new locally acquired cases

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has announced nine new locally acquired COVID cases from 40,000 tests carried out on Christmas Day.

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More doughnuts for Victoria as testing sites ramp up at popular holiday spots

The doughnut is not a traditional Christmas food, but perhaps it will become one after this year – in Victoria anyway.

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Investigations continue after ute smashes into Perth CBD bank on Christmas Day

Police are investigating after a driver smashed into the bank offices of Westpac in the Perth CBD on Christmas Day and fled the scene after causing significant structural damage to the building.

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Greg Norman 'exhibiting mild symptoms' of COVID-19

Australian golfing great Greg Norman appears to have been struck down by COVID-19 on Christmas Day, just over a week after he hosted a golf tournament in Florida.

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Why Japan has one of the world's lowest vaccine confidence rates

Less than 30 per cent of people in Japan strongly agreed that vaccines were safe, important and effective, compared with at least 50 per cent of Americans.

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Tablet interactive: Coronavirus outbreak

Record low numbers in CBD Boxing Day sales; more venues added to COVID-19 locations list.

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Man stabbed to death at Ipswich house in final minutes of Christmas Day

A 33-year-old man, who knew the victim's daughter, was arrested early on Boxing Day after a "domestic dispute" ended in death.

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Man stabbed to death at Ipswich house in final minutes of Christmas Day

A 33-year-old man, who knew the victim's daughter, was arrested early on Boxing Day after a "domestic dispute" ended in death.

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Man attacked with a machete in Brisbane's south-east

The incident occurred in the early hours of Christmas Day.

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Les Twentyman's 'family' reflect on doing it tough in the toughest year

When Samantha Cafaro's house burnt down, youth worker Les Twentyman helped her through. Two decades later she's she's not missed one of his Christmas parties.

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'Complete shock': Green's long road back from surprise ban for bowling action

Having finally returned to the Thunder side, Green said he had used his time out to reset his technique and become a better player.

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Australia urged to keep India 'under the pump' in Boxing Day Test

Australian captain Tim Paine hopes his surging team recalls the lessons of last year's Ashes series and keeps the pressure on India at the MCG.

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Christmas tragedies as two men die in separate Queensland crashes

The Coorumba crash occurred about 7am on Friday. Three passengers in the vehicle survived.

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Israeli jets fly over Beirut terrifying residents on Christmas Eve

The Christmas Eve flights were louder than usual, frightening residents of Beirut who have endured multiple crises in the past year.

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Piano player kept it in the family

Francis lived in an eclectic household in Darlinghurst where many legendary jam sessions were held.

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Model replaced Claudia Schiffer as face of Chanel

Stella Tennant described herself as being “a very old-fashioned girl at heart”, more comfortable in Wellington boots than Manolo Blahniks.

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Microsoft customer data hacked through reseller compromise

Russian government hackers have compromised Microsoft cloud customers and stolen emails from at least one private-sector company, according to people familiar with the matter.

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This is what happens when $50 doesn't solve the world's problems

My inbox is groaning under the weight of donation requests while my soul is groaning under the guilt of not always giving.

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'It's the right time of year for these horses': O'Shea's summer plans

John O'Shea likes his Randwick hand on Saturday, but north of the border it is the end of a summer plan for Mr Gee in the Grand Prix at Eagle Farm.

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Change must come: 2020 again shows it's time to crack whip on stewards

William Pike stretched his winning wings before thanking his home town in style but 2020 was another year further proving that something must be done about whip use.

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'You're a generous bunch': Charities grateful for our pandemic giving

It's been a tough year for many of us, but charities have reported strong levels of donations, from those eager to help.

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Bounce, variety, speed: Australia's bowlers up there with the greats

This pace battery has the hallmarks of the very best West Indian and Australian fast-bowling attacks of the past

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'This hideous disease': A wife's letters to ex-footballer fighting dementia

Karen Johnson, the wife of late Dragon star Brian Johnson, wrote letters to her husband as he fought a losing battle with dementia.

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'Highly symbolic': Christmas Eve concert held in fire-gutted Notre-Dame Cathedral

The singers stood socially distanced to be able to take off their masks — which is required indoors in France to stem the spread of the virus — and sing.

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AFL year in review: Hubs, kebabs, day spas and walking out the wrong door

It was a miracle that the season was completed in 2020. Here's what made headlines in a football season unlike any other.

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Paine asks broadcast staff to make sacrifice for Sydney Test

Australian captain Tim Paine has urged broadcast and events staff to make the "small sacrifice" of heading into a bubble to ensure the Sydney Test can proceed as planned.

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'We are struggling': A meagre Christmas for America's jobless

Nearly 8 million people have sunk into poverty since June after having spent $US1200 cheques that the US government gave most Americans in the northern spring.

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'When he showed up, it was like Christmas': Hodge pays tribute to Deano

Former Australian cricketer Brad Hodge recalls his days playing alongside the fellow Victorian he had idolised as a youngster.

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Tablet interactive: Coronavirus outbreak

All quiet on Sydney's northern beaches; the rules for Sydneysiders on Christmas Day explained. News updates here.

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Gallery: The best photos from around the world

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.

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NBA defends Harden punishment: 'It's Christmas'

NBA commissioner Adam Silver says a $50,000 fine was sufficient discipline for James Harden after breaking COVID-19 protocols.

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Aussies confirm unchanged line-up as Warner's spectre haunts incumbents

Australia will enter the Boxing Day Test unchanged barring an 11th-hour hiccup but coach Justin Langer has played a straight bat to questions about who will make way when David Warner eventually returns to the national side.

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Gallery: The best photos from around the world - Special Christmas Edition

The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.

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Cavani muscles Man Utd into Cup semis, rematch with Man City

Edinson Cavani grabbed an opponent's throat, then grabbed a crucial late goal to send Manchester United into the English League Cup semi-finals and a rematch with fierce rivals Manchester City.

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Popular colic tonic Infants' Friend recalled due to presence of chloroform

Parents have been warned to stop using Infants' Friend oral liquid immediately after the popular product was found to contain chloroform, a byproduct of chlorine.

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Officials mull options in case of attacks on Americans in Iraq

The meeting was spurred by an attack on Sunday in which rockets landed in Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone compound targeting the US Embassy.

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Health Minister slams yacht crew who brought coronavirus to Queensland

As state records two new cases, Yvette D'Ath says the people on board the yacht "have not been very co-operative at all".

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Jude Law's trippy The Third Day is most ambitious TV show of the year

Split into three sections - Summer, Winter and the online-only Autumn - this comedic thriller pits man versus woman on an isolated island to great effect.

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Tablet interactive: Coronavirus outbreak

60,000 tests conducted as NSW records nine new cases, seven linked to Avalon cluster.

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Melville councillor picked for plum Liberal seat vacated by vanquished Nalder

Lawyer Matthew Woodall has been picked ahead of five other candidates to take over from former Treasurer Dean Nalder as the likely new MP for Bateman.

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Harden fined, NBA postpones Thunder-Rockets game

The James Harden soap opera in Houston now comes with a cancelled season opener – and a $66,000 fine for the league's leading scorer.

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How a court avoided a 'spectre', but pierced a veil hanging over WA's clash of the dynasties

Mining heiress Bianca Rinehart has found herself in a legal form of 'check' after an alleged attempt to out manoeuvre her mother, Hancock Prospecting magnate Gina Rinehart, in their ongoing Western Australian lawsuits over Hope Downs was avoided by a New South Wales court.

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Race-by-race preview and tips for Wagga on Thursday

Everything you need to know to pick a winner on an eight-race card.

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Pujara must work miracles to rescue India

The view from England is that India are on course for the same sort of obliterating wipeout as England suffered in 2013-14, unless a miracle-worker stands up at the MCG.

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Sun Yang's doping ban lifted after accusation of racism

Decision means Sun, whose competitive career was effectively ended by the doping ban, is free to resume swimming until his case is heard by a different panel at CAS.

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Trump pardons former campaign chairman Paul Manafort, Roger Stone

The actions bring to 49 the number of people who Trump in the last two days has granted clemency either through pardons or sentence commutations.

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Bangarra’s Stephen Page on pain, politics and pushing boundaries

The creative director of the groundbreaking Indigenous dance company looks back on its 30 years.

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NSW records nine new local coronavirus cases as testing numbers hit a new high

A record 60,000 tests were carried out across the state on Wednesday, as the Avalon cluster continues to grow.

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Frozen cocktail prawns recalled from Woolworths

Woolworths has issued a recall notice for a line of frozen prawns due to microbiological contamination.

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Political staffers reject lowball pay offer on Christmas Eve

The staff of federal politicians have rejected the government's pay offer for the first time in 13 years.

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Christmas Eve meeting for CA board as Sydney Test hangs in balance

Cricket Australia's board was due to hold an urgent meeting around lunchtime on Christmas Eve as a decision around the status of the Sydney Test hung in the balance.

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'It won’t kill you': The problem with pain

Are we all incapable of remembering pain with any resonance?

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Coronavirus-sniffing dogs provide line of defence at Santiago airport

A team of Golden Retrievers and Labradors sit when they smell the virus and get a treat. The canines sport green "biodetector" jackets with a red cross.

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A president unhappy, unpredictable and running out of time

He remains the most powerful person in the world, yet he is focused on the one area in which he is powerless to get what he wants: a way to avoid leaving office as a loser.

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The best movies of 2020: our experts' guide to the year's top films

From high-profile Oscar contenders to streaming releases, these 11 films stood out for our panel of film writers and critics.

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Hundreds of bikies ride across Perth to farewell Rebels boss Nick Martin

Members of the public have been told to stay clear of major roads as police are bracing for one of the state's largest bikie processions in recent times, with hundreds of mourners expected to ride across the city to farewell slain Rebels boss Nick Martin.

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Warner ruled out of Boxing Day as under-pressure Head backed to rebound

Travis Head could find himself at the centre of a selection debate when David Warner returns, but he will have the Boxing Day Test to prove himself.

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AFL extends Foxtel and Telstra broadcast deal by two years

The extension, including the recent Seven Network extension, will be worth $946 million, AFL chief executive Gillon Mclachlan said.

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China's own goal on Australian coal ban gives traders a massive free kick

China's ban on Australian coal is hurting is industries and citizens but opening up a highly profitable opportunity for commodity traders.

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Bandit the cat has narrow escape from Brisbane River

A cat swept down a stormwater drain into the Brisbane River has been rescued by council contractors and reunited with his family.

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Australians stranded in UK cut off from home as Singapore shuts door

Stranded Australians have had one of their last ways of getting home cut off, as the Singapore Government blocks travellers from Britain transiting through the country.

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Best Federal Politics photos of 2020

Best Federal Politics photos of 2020

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Joe Biden: Russia's cyber assault 'happened on Donald Trump’s watch'

"This attack constitutes a grave risk to our national security. It was carefully planned and carefully orchestrated.”

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Man shot in confrontation with police in Sydney's west: reports

Police are urging members of the public to avoid the Acacia Avenue area after reports the man was shot on Wednesday morning.

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Netball year in review: Super Shots, salary caps and the Sunshine State

Netball would normally be thrilled with the amount of media coverage the sport had in 2020. But after a contentious rule change and off-court controversies, Netball Australia battled to stay out of headlines.

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