ClubSocial: 2020-11-22

Pictures worthy of Wilde's words

Director Kip Williams has nutted out how video can actually enhance theatricality, while allowing Eryn Jean Norvill to bring all Wilde's shock of characters to life.

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Police claim man charged with quarantine breach told customers at Perth pub he should be in isolation

The 42-year-old man arrived in Perth on November 16 after being granted approval to enter Western Australia for work purposes via the G2G Pass system.

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Up-and-comers tackle some tough themes

The Sydney Dance Company is back on the stage and celebrating young choreographers.

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Holding a mirror to Marvellous Melbourne: the art that defines us

Melbourne has rarely inspired artists to paint scenic praise. Instead, the art that reflects our city reveals a conflicted conscience and growth to self-awareness.

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'No regrets' for Stars after risky call backfires in WBBL final

Stars coach insists he has "no regrets" about his team's decision to dramatically change tack and choose to bat first in Saturday night's WBBL final, a move that backfired.

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Man charged with attempted murder after police shooting

He allegedly pulled out a knife before being shot by police in Bankstown on Saturday night.

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Indonesia police hunt suspected militants after four 'Christians' killed

The suspected militants are accused of killing four people, said by rights groups to be Christians.

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The positive way forward for NAPLAN

Australia needs a positive national testing approach, and we are headed in that direction.

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Victorian government bans school banking

Leading consumer advocacy group Choice is calling for other states to follow Victoria's lead to ban school banking after a series of scandals particularly in the Dollarmites program.

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Local stocks expected to continue to rise as investors eye new record

The economic calendar is jam packed in the week ahead, as market participants look to the end of a month that’s shaping as the best on record for stocks.

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Man bashed, kidnapped from hotel in random attack before being dumped on street

The 38-year-old Mudgeeraba man was assaulted in his Gold Coast hotel room before being robbed and driven to Brisbane.

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Cat to make home at the White House again as Bidens bring back pets

First it was announced that Champ and Major, the German shepherds belonging to the President-elect and future first lady Jill Biden, would roam the White House. And now, after an absence of more than a decade, a cat is also returning to the Presidential home.

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Sydney smashes record for overnight temperature as heat ramps up across NSW

Sydneysiders sweated through their hottest November night on record, with a minimum temperature of 25.4 degrees recorded at Observatory Hill.

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HomeBuilder scheme extended, price caps increased for Victorian and NSW properties

Industry groups have welcomed the extension of the HomeBuilder program for another three months, and the increase in price caps for homes in Victoria and New South Wales.

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Signs Sweden has lost faith with COVID expert Anders Tegnell as deaths rise

The epidemiologist who led no-lockdown strategy appears to have been sidelined by government.

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Public transport could get more expensive, as app set to track capacity

Fares could rise in the new year, while a new app will enable commuters to see a forecast of available capacity on all public transport across the south-east.

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Iran's supreme leader vows revenge over slain scientist

After years of being in the shadows, the image of Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh suddenly was to be seen everywhere in Iranian media.

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Hamilton takes pole position for Bahrain GP, his 98th in F1

Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton set a track record at the Bahrain Grand Prix on his way to a record-extending 98th career pole position on Saturday.

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The Age photos of the week, November 29, 2020

The week in photos from our award winning staff photographers and regular contributing photographers at The Age.

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Ethiopian PM claims military operation in Tigray is complete after capital is bombarded

The Ethiopian government claims it is in full control of Tigray and its capital after military operations that have shaken the region.

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Independent umpire 'the next step': Australia set to take China to the WTO over barley dispute

Trade Minister Simon Birmingham says Australia is now “actively discussing” the option of taking China to international umpire the World Trade Organisation over its tariffs on barley.

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Pendulum swings back to break lockdown lull with hometown New Year's gig

Living rooms have become a ubiquitous backdrop to countless live-streams, but for Perth-born electronic powerhouse Pendulum, that just wasn’t good enough.

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'We want you': After shutting tourists out, Qld is now luring them back in

With the state's borders flinging open on Tuesday, Queensland has launched a tourism spending spree in NSW and Victoria to woo wannabe visitors.

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Woman accused of COVID-19 and bushfire grant fraud found with ledger, court told

Ellen Howard allegedly claimed $104,000 in support and recovery grants and had applied for a further $258,000.

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'Awesome, let’s jump on it': First home purchases on rise in Victoria

HomeBuilder was dismissed as a subsidy for wealthy renovators but it's new home buyers using the federal payment cash to get their housing start.

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Vocational teaching in 'crisis' as sole technology teaching degree is cut

The sole university degree in technology education faces the axe, worsening a critical shortage of qualified vocational teachers in Victorian high schools.

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Summary of fences: not just an open-and-shut gate

The glossary of Australian rural fence terms includes gate from Bogan to Mallee.

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Fire crews battling to stop Fraser bushfire reaching tourist areas

Fire crews are battling to hold back the bushfire on Fraser Island on two fronts, which is coming close to tourist areas on either side of the island.

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Beetles upset stars to hand Victory a lifeline, Western's La Liga coup

Melbourne Victory have received an Asian Champions League lifeline thanks to a Thai club, while Western United make a ''massive coup'' in signing a Spanish midfielder.

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Man refused bail over allegations of bestiality, child abuse material

Bret Anthony Chesworth was the 15th person arrested as part of Operation Arkstone, a large-scale investigation into an online network of alleged child sex offenders. The operation has resulted in a total of 828 charges being laid.

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Tyson and Jones Jr show body of work has them ready to get back in the ring

Mike Tyson weighed in at 220 pounds, ripping off his shirt to reveal a muscled torso that could belong to an athlete of half his 54 years.

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'Not our finest hour': Cate Blanchett on the country's shameful treatment of refugees

Ahead of the AACTA Awards, the two-time Oscar winner talks about the passion behind the TV series Stateless.

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Ethiopian forces capture towns, near Tigrayan capital

Thousands of people are already believed to have been killed following air strikes and ground fighting.

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Seventh Pakistan cricketer tests positive, BBL star reveals he has COVID-19

A seventh member of the Pakistan team in NZ has tested positive, while Hobart Hurricanes import Sandeep Lamichhane has revealed he has coronavirus less than two weeks before the Big Bash League begins.

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No proof: Trump campaign headed to Supreme Court after Pennsylvania

The Trump campaign's last federal appeal against state election results has failed. His lawyers think that's a good thing.

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Ricky Stuart has never been afraid to speak his mind. Now he'll get a say on league's rules

He described the NRL as “boring” before this year’s rule changes, now Ricky Stuart will be among the league luminaries shaping what the game's laws will look like next year.

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Killing of top Iranian nuclear scientist risks confrontation as Trump exits

He was suspected as the mastermind of past Iranian atom bomb drives. Donald Trump earlier this month mulled bombing Iranian nuclear sites.

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British spies say N Korea used LinkedIn, WhatsApp in vaccine hack

The hackers posed as headhunters in an attempt to steal Britain's COVID-19 vaccine secrets, British security sources said.

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Sydney Sixers' struggles show just how far the WBBL has come

Unlike the BBL, which feels a need to introduce gimmicks, the WBBL is using the skills of the players and unpredictability of the games to deliver top-level sport.

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From fat-shaming to spelling backwards: The secrets of AFL recruiting

A deep dive into the somewhat mysterious art of recruiting and in particular, the way in which clubs interview prospective draftees.

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Graham retires on top as last-gasp try wins St Helens Super League grand final

Teenager Jack Welsby scored a brilliant try after the full-time hooter to give St Helens an 8-4 victory over Wigan in a thrilling end to the decider.

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Where to get tested for coronavirus in Queensland

Coronavirus assessment centres have been established across Queensland.

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Townsville man, woman remanded in custody after girl died in hot car

A man and a woman have been remanded in custody after appearing in court in Townsville charged with manslaughter over the death of a young girl in a car.

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Sydney swelters as heatwave descends across NSW

Parts of Sydney are tipped to edge close to 40C as a heat wave descends across NSW and hot winds sweep across the city, with little reprieve forecast until Sunday afternoon.

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WA will have its pick of skilled labour force over next decade: Treasurer Ben Wyatt

The outgoing treasurer of WA has high hopes for the state's ability to attract new talent coming out of the global COVID-19 pandemic.

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Video of police beating black man shameful for France: Macron

The beating of a black music producer by police for no apparent reason comes just days after officers ejected migrants in Paris by force.

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Summary of fences: not just an open-and-shut gate

The glossary of Australian rural fence terms includes gate from Bogan to Mallee.

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Is corporate Australia tougher on relationships than Canberra's bonk ban policy?

Not all companies have rules against relationships in the workplace, but many require disclosure and prohibit them in situations where there is a power imbalance or a conflict of interest.

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The incredible 35-ball ton that almost saw Wallaby chase baggy green

Before Harry Wilson was touted as a future Wallabies captain, he was a devastating batsman. Watch vision of his remarkable 35-ball hundred here.

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'Train crash in slow motion': Why Ethiopia is on brink of civil war

Its Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, received the Nobel Peace Prize last year for his sweeping reforms, but he is now a leader at war.

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Tigray leaders promise fight to death in Abiy's final assault

Devastating fighting is expected as military officials claim they have surrounded the city of Mekele with tanks and heavy artillery.

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During a horror year, ordinary Australians were extraordinary

Bushfires and coronavirus, protests and lockdowns: as 2020 unfolded, the seemingly unremarkable among us have been the most remarkable, pulling us through it all with hard graft, decency and good humour.

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No regrets for Pike after decision to ride Trekking in Winterbottom

Champion WA jockey Willie Pike says he was too chicken to tell his boss Bob Peters that he would be riding Trekking in Saturday's group 1 Winterbottom.

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John Kerry: the man who could force Morrison's climate hand

The elder stateman's appointment could lead to ructions with the Morrison government if it does not agree to big carbon reductions by the end of next year.

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Kohli's bundle of wisdom a timely reminder that it's only a game

In this year like no other, a paramount theme must be mental health. Virat Kohli’s planned departure is a reminder that life must be allowed to counterbalance work.

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'A star in the making': Sutherland's all-round year of strength

Melbourne Stars all-rounder Annabel Sutherland has been dubbed a young Marcus Stoinis and a champion in the making, as her side aims to claim the WBBL trophy.

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'Short-sighted, reckless': readers respond to push for super access for homes

Readers urged caution, saying allowing Australians to tap into their super for a home deposit would inflate already high house prices and push more people on the aged pension in the future.

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Surprise, dear Treasurer! I agree with half your hit-list of ugly buildings. Now for my demolition job on you

It's been the Rob-and-Dom show this week - two state ministers sparring over what amounts to good architecture. If this is what passes for public debate, we need to raise the bar.

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China's new digital front has caught the world napping

That gap between China and the west on digital currency could have profound consequences for control, surveillance, innovation and international sanctions.

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Your guide to the best Black Friday deals

Whether you're after tech, fashion, homewares or beauty, it's one of the last opportunities to get heavily discounted goods before Christmas.

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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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Race-by-race preview for Canterbury on Friday

Everything you need to know to find a winner at the metropolitan night meeting.

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The latest illustrations from artist Andrew Dyson

Some of his best work

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The latest illustrations from artist Matt Golding

Illustrations by the artist from The Age.

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The latest illustrations from artist Simon Letch

Gallery of illustrations by Sydney Morning Herald artist, Simon Letch.

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Co-operate or get out: Expulsions threatened as Liberal branch stacking probe escalates

Liberal operators have been told to co-operate or be thrown out of the party after serious discrepancies and unacceptable practices were found in a branch stacking probe.

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League Immortal Johns makes an appearance at Wallabies training

Rugby league legend Andrew Johns made a surprise appearance at Wallabies training on Thursday.

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Donald Trump says he will leave the White House if Electoral College votes for Biden

Trump has so far refused to concede the election and claims without evidence that the election was marred by widespread fraud, and that he and not Biden won it.

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It's payback time for Yellen, the economist who was too short for Trump

It's hard to overstate the enthusiasm among economists over Joe Biden's selection of the former Fed chair as the next secretary of the Treasury.

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Queer rom-com has all the Christmas trimmings except for sparkling wit

Kristen Stewart’s skittish intelligence ought to lend itself to comedy, but even she can't cut through the strategic blandness of Happiest Season.

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Indecent assault charge against singer Dan Sultan dropped

The ARIA award-winner had planned to fight the charge, which related to an alleged incident at a party in Brunswick in Melbourne's north on September 27 in 2008.

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'From sunny north to windy east': What are Victoria's renewable energy zones?

Six new 'renewable energy zones' will be established across regional Victoria to accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels, but what are these zones and how do they work?

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Where to get tested for coronavirus in Queensland

Coronavirus assessment centres have been established across Queensland.

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Jury retires in Jack de Belin rape trial

Judge Andrew Haesler has urged the NSW District Court jury to take as long as necessary to reach a verdict in the trial of the Dragons star and footballer Callan Sinclair.

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Brett Whiteley painting set to break Australian art auction records

Henri's Armchair is set to go under the hammer tonight for robust estimates of between $5 and $7 million.

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'As un-Australian as it gets': Stranded Australians blast government response to repatriation

The number of Australians stranded overseas has doubled since August, with DFAT still trying to get more than 36,000 home.

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No new coronavirus cases reported in NSW for first time in nearly two months

Premier Gladys Berejiklian says she hopes eased restrictions would lead to more people getting out and about in Sydney's CBD.

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NRL 2021 draw revealed: Bellamy-Bennett showdown for Storm's home return

The season-opener will see a clash between Craig Bellamy and Wayne Bennett at the first game at AAMI Park since round three of the 2020 season, as a reward for the Storm's efforts this year.

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Kathy Jackson spared immediate jail term over 'brazen, selfish' fraud

Former Health Services Union national secretary Kathy Jackson has been spared an immediate prison term for splurging $100,000 of union money on a lavish lifestyle.

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First Trump pardons the turkey, then Flynn, next himself?

Unrestrained by the desire to win re-election, it’s common for presidents to issue a high number of pardons and commutations on their way out.

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Bega buys Lion's Australian dairy business for $534 million

Under the deal Bega will acquire well known brands such as Dairy Farmers, Yoplait and Farmers Union.

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'Jeff says a lot of things': Pakula denies Hawks missed funding due to Kennett criticism

Sport Minister disputes claim from Hawks president that club missed out on state government funding due to criticism about Victoria's handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Australia are back on top – this time with a smile

The view from this English cricket writer is that it is almost reassuring, in these times of turmoil. After a couple of turbulent seasons, Australia are looking like world-beaters again.

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Australian academic traded for Thai bomb plots prisoners

Three men linked to a 2012 bomb plot in Thailand have been release in exchange for Australian-British Academic Kylie Moore-Gilbert.

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The latest illustrations from artist Matt Golding

Illustrations by the artist from The Age.

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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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Best of cartoons, November 25, 2020

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

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The latest illustrations from artist Andrew Dyson

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From the Archives, 1986: By the hand of God and head of Maradona

In 1986, Diego Maradona scored the controversial "Hand of God" goal which helped Argentina to a 2-1 victory over England in the quarter final of the World Cup.

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Coronavirus-infected mink rise from their mass grave

Thousands of the animals' bloated cadavers have emerged from shallow graves in Denmark. Now locals fear water contamination.

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Telstra faces fine of up to $50 million over unconscionable conduct

Telstra has admitted to unconscionable conduct during its sales of mobile phone plans to Indigenous customers.

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'He had everything to live for': Young tradie killed in stabbing outside Seaford train station

The 26-year-old carpenter was defending his girlfriend when a fight broke out, his grieving father says.

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'It is bad out there at the moment': Thousands of CBD shops closed or vacant

More than one-quarter of Melbourne's CBD shops are either closed or vacant. New figures lay bare the scale of the economic pain brought by successive COVID lockdowns.

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Teen missing from Scarborough beach described as 'gifted with aspirations to become a doctor'

Matiyas Bekuretsion went for a swim with three of his friends at the popular beach when the group began to struggle in the water.

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Former Trinity College students sue Christian Brothers over sexual abuse at school

Lawyers for the men allege that the Christian Brothers, as the operator of the school, failed to protect them from physical and sexual abuse at the hands of convicted paedophile Kevin Myers.

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An architect in furious agreement with the Treasurer (but not his entire demolition hit list)

Dominic Perrottet is right: let's have a debate about what makes Sydney beautiful - or not. But let's acknowledge that demolition of architectural treasures is part of the problem.

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Australia's lending laws are overdue for an overhaul

It needs to be easier and simpler for Australians to get a loan and survive the worst recession in a hundred years.

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China expecting economy to return to 'proper' range in 2021

China's economy is the only major one tipped to expand this year and Premier Li Keqiang is bullish on what the next 12 months holds.

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Crows eyeing out-of-contract Lion, North delist 12th player

Adelaide are eyeing a South Australian homecoming for out-of-contract Brisbane Lions defender Mitch Hinge, while the Roos have made another delisting.

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'Plenty of upside': Waterhouse and Bott to take over Alligator Blood

Just days after one of Australia's best horses was announced to have left David Vandyke's stable, his new trainers have been announced.

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Why the Dow topped 30,000 for the first time, and why it's a big deal

It’s an attention-grabbing psychological threshold, and it’s an encouraging signal that the US market’s rally is broadening beyond the handful of stocks that carried Wall Street through the pandemic.

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Why Thanksgiving is set to be a 'perfect storm' for spread of COVID-19

Thanksgiving is the latest front in America's COVID culture wars. Epidemiologist Emily Smith called off her family reunion. But others aren't so cautious.

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SA cluster examined after coronavirus infection found in hotel guests

A couple quarantining in South Australia have tested positive for coronavirus, causing authorities to re-examine the spread of a cluster they thought they had contained.

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Beauty and grandeur - but no happy ending

This wrenching film takes us through 20 years in the life of a farming family in northern France.

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Bulldogs coup: Barrett signs Panthers gun Burton

His future has been the subject of much debate, but Matt Burton has finally decided on his NRL home for 2022.

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Suaalii tug-of-war over with South Sydney set to release star teen

The saga over highly-touted teenager Joseph Suaalii is finally poised to come to an end with South Sydney expected to release the young gun to the Roosters.

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Scott Morrison says the Australian War Memorial council will oversee any move to acknowledge alleged war crimes

The Prime Minister's comments follow those of the War Memorial's director who said the institution was a "place of truth" and would acknowledge the Brereton inquiry into alleged war crimes by Australia's special forces.

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Cramped spaces, coffee and, if you're lucky, romance. Centre Place is part of Marvellous Melbourne

All hard chairs and cramped confines and graffiti art, Centre Place is Melbourne's original laneway pitstop.

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Meet GPT-3. It has learned to code (and blog, and argue).

The latest natural-language system generates tweets, pens poetry, summarises emails and even writes its own computer programs.

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Judge files charges against two over Lebanon port blast

State prosecutor Ghassan Khoury charged senior customs official Hani Haj Shehadeh and former customs chief in Beirut, Moussa Hazimeh.

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Beyonce, Taylor Swift and Dua Lipa lead 2021 Grammy nominations

Two Australian acts - Flume and Tame Impala - are also in the running.

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'America is back,' Biden says, as he dumps Trump's foreign policy approach

Biden said he has been struck in calls with world leaders "by how much they're looking forward" to the US "reasserting its historic role as a global leader".

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Perth council prays for 'impossible' Christmas nativity play miracle

A Christmas nativity event in 2020 was scrapped by the commissioners running the City of Perth but the new council has asked to bring it back one month out.

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Too close to the flame: WA government accused of being limp on climate change after revolving doors with oil and gas giants

The findings of a new report have prompted accusations that the closeness of the gas industry to the WA government was resulting in a slow response to climate change and limp efforts to hold the sector to account.

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Nedlands council descends into turmoil as chief executive resigns amid leaked internal document controversy

Mark Goodlet's departure will leave the council with three vacancies in an executive team of four, with all three executives to step down in early 2021.

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Jarryd Hayne left taxi waiting while he allegedly sexually assaulted woman in her bedroom

The former NRL star is facing trial on two charges of aggravated sexual intercourse without consent recklessly inflicting actual bodily harm. He has pleaded not guilty.

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'Happy coexistence:' Scott Morrison offers China an olive branch in London speech

The PM says he is happy to discuss China's list of complaints about their relationship but it would require China to reopen the lines of communication.

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Perfect choice for the times: Biden sends clear message to Wall St with Yellen pick

From Wall Street to the progressive left of the Democrats, everyone is applauding Joe Biden's reported choice of Janet Yellen as Treasury Secretary.

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Home of the Melbourne Cup prepped for rocky road after board slapdown

The Victoria Racing Club board have taken the extraordinary step of urging members against reinstating a popular former director.

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Trains to stop running across Harbour Bridge in January

Workers will replace an 88-year-old wooden rail-deck across the Harbour Bridge with concrete, stopping trains from crossing the iconic structure for the first ten days of 2021.

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127-year-old inner city pub sold to Sydney hospital

One of Sydney's most historic inner city pubs will call last drinks Christmas, before becoming a mental health clinic next year.

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The awkward conversation that helped turn the Stars into a force

It was only natural that Meg Lanning's return into the Melbourne Stars' fold meant she would captain the WBBL franchise but it still meant a tough conversation had to be had.

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Ramsay pledges to help with public system wait times globally

The $15 billion private hospital operator says it's talking with governments about more public / private collaboration in Australia, the UK and France.

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Albanese says Labor's climate debate has been 'managed'

The Opposition Leader says Labor has a policy of zero-net emissions by 2050 and its party platform will be finalised at a virtual ALP national conference before Easter.

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'Party in a box' and other ideas for your 2020 office Christmas party

The pandemic may have put a damper on many events in 2020, but this year's Christmas celebrations will have unexpected benefits, thanks to some popular COVID-safe options.

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US agency tells Biden he can start presidential transition

Trump responded by saying he had instructed his team to participate in the transition process - a major change in his rhetoric.

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Resigned to the pandemic, Brits are now indifferent to the death toll

Is Britain starting to give up? Not quite. But the shifting rules have confused people and compliance has collapsed.

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Victorian budget LIVE updates: Tim Pallas to spearhead state's COVID-19 recovery amid record debt, deficit

The Victorian government has announced funding to build new schools and upgrade the Royal Melbourne Hospital on the morning of its landmark pandemic budget.

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Unemployed 1363 days, Kaepernick still ready to work

Colin Kaepernick has not had any job offers despite injuries to starting quarterbacks this season, although the former 49er let NFL teams know he is available.

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Queensland border opening to Sydney on December 1

Sydneysiders will be able to visit family and friends over Christmas.

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Queensland to reopen borders to Sydney, with Victoria likely to follow

Sydney residents will be allowed back into Queensland from next Tuesday without having to quarantine.

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Premier, there cannot be one rule for you

The most mild of symptoms should prompt all of us to get a COVID-19 test and stay home until we get a negative result from NSW Health. The government's own guidelines could not be any clearer.

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Rabbitohs demand Daniel Tupou in exchange for Suaalii release

South Sydney want to be compensated for releasing Joseph Suaalii to the Roosters and have targeted Daniel Tupou as their target in a player swap.

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'Do us the world of good': Burnley get their first win of the Premier League season

An eighth minute goal was enough to earn Burnley a 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace at Turf Moor, moving them out of the bottom three.

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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 Andrew Dyson

Some of his best work

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Did Trumponomics actually beat Obamanomics?

The US economy was sailing along nicely before the pandemic hit. Who should get the credit for that remains a question.

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The latest illustrations from artist Matt Golding

Illustrations by the artist from The Age.

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NSW reaches 28 days without mystery cases, restrictions expected to ease this week

The Premier previously flagged the next steps would be increasing the number of people allowed in a home and moving towards a two-square-metre rule at indoor venues.

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Kade Simpson to remain at Carlton as a coach

Carlton stalwart Kade Simpson will not be lost to the club, with the long-time defender signing on to serve as an assistant coach in the Blues' AFLW program.

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Ice trade stopped at sauce after liquid meth worth $123m found in mustard bottles

The seizure represents the largest intercepted liquid meth import in Victoria's history.

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France's Sarkozy in dock in historic 'burner phone' corruption trial

In the first-ever trial of a former president for corruption, president-turned-bestselling-memoirist Nicolas Sarkozy faces charges of corruption and influence peddling.

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'We've got to have ambition': Noble embraces North top-four plan

New North Melbourne coach David Noble has embraced the club's desire to be a top-four team in two to three years, and the new coach is set to be joined in a mentoring capacity by Paul Roos.

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State pulls sports grant after investigating Moreland Council's funding pitch

A review found Moreland Council had not consulted with the community, as claimed in its funding application, over plans to rip up an oval at Hosken Reserve and replace it with astroturf.

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Albury and Wodonga party as midnight marks end to long border closure

A DJ, an Elvis impersonator, and police cars with their lights flashing marked the reopening of the NSW-Victoria border overnight.

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WHO COVID envoy fears third wave, calls Europe response 'incomplete'

Europe briefly enjoyed sinking coronavirus infection rates but they are now surging again.

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Victorian budget: Soaring debt and deficit, but no need to panic

At times like these, it's far better for the government to balance the economy, rather than the budget.

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ASIC investigating four-hour ASX trading outage

The corporate watchdog is looking at whether the ASX breached its market obligations to provide a transparent and efficient market when its systems failed on November 16.

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Fed spat raises fears Trump wants to 'burn the house down'

Trump appears to be doing everything he can to undermine the incoming Biden administration and constrain its ability to govern effectively.

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'Like throwing to de Villiers': Why coach rates Lanning among legends

A batting coach to stars such as Virat Kohli and Kevin Pietersen, Trent Woodhill knew Meg Lanning was good. But he says her improvement has been "unbelievable" and the stats back him up.

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Marvellous Melbourne: 30 photographs in 30 days to celebrate our city

Burned down in 2003, the pier's quaint kiosk rose from the ashes according to the original plans. And it's been a mainstay for walkers during COVID lockdown.

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More than 300 detained by police in Belarus protests

Throughout the protest wave, more than 19,000 people have been detained and thousands of them beaten, human rights advocates say.

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Tech, fashion, home: the best Black Friday deals need a game plan

Don't wait until the sales start. Now is the best time to sign up for alerts, make a budget and do your homework.

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'I don't think Joe did anything wrong': Warner joins Test opener debate

David Warner did his best to sit on the fence when asked who he wanted as his opening partner but then insists there is no reason to "break" something that is working.

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Lost lovers, celebs greeted by lifeguards, drag queens as Victorians arrive in Sydney

Qantas and Jetstar will today operate a combined 17 return flights carrying about 4500 passengers - up from a single flight per day during lockdown.

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M1 MacBooks blow the competition away with power and persistence

Apple has finally released Macs powered by its in-house 'Apple Silicon' chips, and the result is a massive gain in battery life and performance.

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Kate Langbroek returns to Australian radio

The popular presenter replaces Bec Judd, who has decided to take a break from media.

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Scott Morrison says world should focus on environment in wake of pandemic

The Prime Minister has told world leaders countries need to join together to "safeguard the planet" in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, saying Australia was on track to beat its Paris climate agreement targets.

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