Experimental dance crosses the line between artful and silly

A mix of dancing and absurdist sketch comedy leaves its audience in the dark as to who it’s making fun of.

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Two teens confirmed dead, five others in hospital after car crash in the South West

Two boys have died after the car they were in - carrying seven teenagers, including two in the boot - crashed into a tree near Busselton on Saturday night. 

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Latrell Mitchell fined for kicking out at rival, faces three-week ban for high shot

Mitchell was handed three charges on Sunday by the NRL match review committee following the Rabbitohs’ 18-14 win against the Tigers on Saturday night.

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You Am I: faded greatness gets lost in a muddy mix

The epic, generational anthem Berlin Chair and the energetic Get Up had the 40s-plus Enmore crowd revelling in nostalgia.

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Police continue search for Brunswick woman missing for more than a week

Maryam Hamka was last seen in Brunswick last Friday. A man arrested on Friday has now been charged with matters not related to Ms Hamka’s disappearance.

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She sat alone at the funeral, but there is support behind the scenes

The image of the Queen isolated on the church pew broke hearts around the world, but she can seek comfort from family and the staff in her royal bubble.

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AFL 2021 LIVE updates: Tex Walker and the Crows take on Freo before Dees v Hawks, Cats v Roos

Our AFL Sunday blog will bring to you all the action as round five comes to an exciting conclusion.

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Home quarantine for some by second half of the year, PM says

Prime Minister Scott Morrison also said the prospect for creating mass vaccination centres soon, to help immunise those aged 50-70, would be canvassed in national cabinet on Monday.

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US, China call truce on ‘climate crisis’ to cooperate on solutions

The two superpowers, often at loggerheads, have committed to work together on developing carbon capture, energy storage and hydrogen targets.

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Family caught virus from fellow guests in Sydney hotel quarantine

A family who tested positive for COVID-19 inside a Sydney quarantine hotel have been reclassified at locally acquired cases.

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Chelsea end Man City’s quadruple bid, reach FA Cup final

Manchester City’s quadruple dream has been extinguished by Chelsea. Even more concerning for the ongoing pursuit of a treble could be the injury to Kevin de Bruyne.

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Queensland’s ANZAC Day events ‘good to go’ without COVID-safe plans

ANZAC Day services and marches can proceed next Sunday without any COVID restrictions, Deputy Premier Steven Miles announced on Sunday.

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Photos of the week, April 15, 2021

The week in photos from the award winning Sydney Morning Herald and Financial review photographers.

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Ant Group explores ways for Jack Ma to exit as China piles on pressure

Ant Group is exploring options for founder Jack Ma to divest his stake in the financial technology giant and give up control.

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Respectful relationships and consent ‘should be taught at playgroup’

Researchers say the Morrison Government’s new respectful relationships package, The Good Society, leaves the topic of consent way too late, introducing it at Year 10.

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Overseas travel beyond NZ in October? Don’t count on it, say airport chiefs

The chief executives of Melbourne and Brisbane’s international airports doubt Qantas will be able to relaunch most of its overseas network on October 31 as planned.

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Greensill scandal widens as ex-British PMs hauled before inquiry

Four of the five living former prime ministers – David Cameron, Tony Blair, Gordon Brown and Sir John Major – are likely to be called to give evidence in public along with Lex Greensill.

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Hamilton takes pole ahead of both Red Bulls for Emilia-Romagna GP

World champion Lewis Hamilton edged out the Red Bull duo to claim pole position for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix on Saturday.

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‘Humbling’: The only Australian invited to watch Prince Philip’s funeral

Commodore Guy Holthouse was one of just four overseas representatives to witness Saturday’s historic farewell in person. 

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Man arrested, police hunt others after man attacked with baseball bats

A 24-year-old man suffered life-threatening head injuries after a group of people bashed him with baseball bats in Inala on Saturday night.

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Ride-share driver knocked unconscious, passengers questioned

An Ola ride-share driver is in hospital after being knocked unconscious during an alleged confrontation with a passenger in north-west Sydney early this morning.

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People with diabetes urged to get COVID vaccine following blood clot death

Although diabetics are at increased risk of some types of blood clots, experts said the blood clots which have been experienced in rare instances following the AstraZeneca vaccination were very different.

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Man arrested as search continues for missing Brunswick woman

Brunswick woman Maryam Hamka, 36, was last seen a week ago. A man has now been arrested in connection to her disappearance.

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AFL 2021 LIVE updates: Dogs tackle Suns in Bontempelli milestone game, Swans and Giants do battle in Sydney derby

Four bumpers games await as AFL Saturday kicks off. Follow all the major moments here.

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New Australian decathlon star announces himself as a Tokyo contender

Ashley Moloney won his first national title with a record score and a performance that not only books him a place for Tokyo but puts him in serious medal contention.

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Australian publisher released from jail in Myanmar in mass pardon

Ross Dunkley was sentenced to 13 years in prison in 2019 for drug possession but was one of 23,000 convicts let out by the junta on Saturday, his ex-wife said.

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‘It didn’t need a redesign’: Iraqis hit out at plan to rebuild Mosul mosque destroyed by IS

Al Nouri mosque gained global notoriety in 2014 as the site where Abu Bakr Al Baghdadi anointed himself head of a restored caliphate.

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Spike in motorcycle crashes drives ‘horrific’ road toll

There have been 83 lives lost on Queensland roads so far this year, 25 more than the same time last year.

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I’d love to see Perenara in the NRL, but it’s a big risk for the All Blacks star and Roosters

Part of the All Blacks’ sustained success has been a willingness to learn skills from other sports. But TJ Perenara’s reported NRL links could be a bridge too far.

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Doctors at South West hospital ‘gagged’ from raising public safety concerns: AMA survey

A hospital in Western Australia’s South West region has spiraled into a “pressure cooker situation” with almost 70 per cent of doctors thinking about resigning due to ongoing work conditions. 

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Warning signs for Horton as young talent time their run towards Tokyo

Horton is notorious for struggling when he’s in heavy training, but even senior figures in swimming were split on the Olympic champion’s efforts this week.

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Potential phone breach by injured Magpies as Howe awaits scans

Collingwood suffered injuries to key players in their loss to West Coast on Friday night as they slip low on the ladder after just one win in the first five rounds

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No change to vaccine advice for older Australians after woman’s death ‘likely’ linked to AstraZeneca jab

It’s Australia’s first death linked to the AstraZeneca jab, but government experts are advising older Australians to continue to have the vaccine.

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Pride can come after the fall for Heywood and Barramundi Lad at Wagga

Local jockey Nick Heywood and maiden galloper Barramundi Lad have unfinished business at Wagga’s showcase meeting on Sunday.

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AFLW Grand Final 2021 LIVE updates: Adelaide Crows, Brisbane Lions battle for premiership cup

The Lions and Crows fight it out for the 2021 AFLW Premiership. Follow all the action here.

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‘This is the day we bring Trent home’: Hundreds join search

As many as 200 boats scoured Moreton Bay waters on Saturday for signs of Trent Riley who is believed to have fallen overboard while fishing on Wednesday afternoon. 

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New global coronavirus cases nearly double in two months

Scientists are also worried about the arrival of the new variant from India, which has a mutation that may make it more able to evade the body’s immune responses.

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‘For him it must be incredibly tough’: Rublev stuns 11-time champion Nadal

Andrey Rublev produced an audacious display of attacking tennis to hand record 11-time champion Rafael Nadal a 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 defeat on clay in the Monte Carlo Masters.

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US and Japan vow to push back on China’s ‘intimidation’, tech dominance

Joe Biden said the US and Japan would collaborate on 5G networks to ensure that autocratic nations do not dominate the playing field on emerging technologies. 

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‘One of the worst days of their lives’: Dingo bites boy on Fraser

A two-year-old boy has been attacked by a dingo on Fraser Island after wandering out of a home while the rest of the family was asleep on Saturday morning. 

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COVID-19 transmission in Sydney quarantine hotel under investigation

Seven returned travellers who were being quarantined in the same Town Hall hotel were all found to have the same COVID-19 viral sequence.

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Russia was given Trump campaign polling data in 2016, US reveals

The statement was perhaps the most direct link the US government has ever drawn between the Trump campaign’s inner workings and the Kremlin’s intelligence services.

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End of an era: Raul Castro resigns as Cuba’s Communist chief

Castro’s retirement means that for the first time in more than six decades Cubans won’t have a Castro formally guiding their affairs.

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Ending the ‘forever war’

Like most people, I remember vividly the night the world changed.

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Federal or state? Authorities can’t agree on who’s responsible for fate of the Aquagenie

The West Australian government has repeatedly pointed the finger at federal authorities but the Australian Marine Safety Authority says it’s not their responsibility.

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‘It’s like crack television’: How Younger became TV’s favourite escapist hit

As the cult series launches its final season, Aussie screenwriter Joe Murphy reflects on working on the “little show that could”.

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Big business ready to help vaccine rollout to get borders open soon

Banks want to help business customers bring in workers, the Foreign Minister wants to be optimistic about overseas travel, and the NSW Premier said it hinges on the vaccine.

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Life inside Melbourne’s third attempt at quarantine hotels

Quarantine hotels in Melbourne are running with extremely strict new infection control protocols. So what is life like for guests inside hotel quarantine 3.0?

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GlaxoSmithKline hoping to deliver Australia’s next COVID treatment

The pharma giant has started the approvals process for a drug similar to what Donald Trump received.

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In new worry, India shifts from mass vaccine exporter to importer

The reversal in fortunes affects Indian vaccine makers who account for some 60 per cent of global supplies.

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‘It was a snake pit’: How AFL coaches deal with constantly losing

Three coaches who have stood in the shoes of North Melbourne coach David Noble come up with ways of dealing with the hard times.

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How a murder taskforce solved and thwarted murders, seized millions and stopped the underworld war

The Purana Taskforce, which started its life known as the Rimer taskforce, was set up in May 2003. It started with a team of 12 and soon grew to 55. Eighteen years later, almost to the day, it is to be scrapped.

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Nothing Basic about rising sprint star Hana’s road to the top

Hana Basic was a promising national gymnast until her teens. Now she is poised to be Australia’s next sprint star.

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‘I went to punch him in the face’ – why producers don’t mess with Sharon Stone

Sharon Stone became famous because of one notorious scene in the film Basic Instinct – and it came to define her career. In this week’s podcast, writer Jane Cadzow, who was given a rare interview with Stone, talks about the candid star with Good Weekend editor Katrina Strickland.

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Tiny guest list, Land Rover hearse and tense reunion: a royal funeral like no other

The longest-serving consort in British history will be remembered in the smallest royal funeral of modern times.

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Doctor takes Victoria Police to court over Facebook rum theft accusation

A Melbourne doctor claims he was defamed by Victoria Police after he was accused on a local Facebook page of stealing a bottle of rum.

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‘Coiled spring’: The UK’s economic surge has taken the world by surprise

It may not be an economic miracle, but the accelerating recovery now underway is a breathtaking turn of fortunes for the much denigrated British economy.

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Long marriages a rare diamond in a desert of divorce

Prince Philip’s formal titles take up paragraphs yet his most personal one is his greatest: husband.

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Kate Moss is on the NFTs wagon. She just sold a video for $16,000

Anyone can view the clip of the supermodel in bed but only one person can own the rights to the original. And the market for these “artworks” is growing.

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Daisy Turnbull: I didn’t realise how depressed my father was

Daisy Turnbull is focused on teaching resilience. But, as a daughter, she didn’t know how her father, Malcolm, struggled until she read his book.

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From the Archives, 1971: Bankstown paddock hides secret RAAF headquarters

50 years ago, a secret underground military base dating from World War II, in near perfect condition, was uncovered in suburban Bankstown.

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Central Coast woman’s death after COVID-19 vaccination being investigated

Federal health authorities are investigating the woman’s death reportedly from a blood clot after she received a coronavirus vaccination.

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JPMorgan sells $16.8b in bonds in largest bank deal ever

The US giant takes advantage of some of the cheapest borrowing costs in years to boost its capital after the Federal Reserve let pandemic relief measures lapse.

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Premier avoids facing ethics committee over private email debacle

Queensland Premier Annastaica Palaszczuk has avoided facing the parliament’s powerful ethics committee over the use of her personal email accounts years ago. 

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Brisbane fisherman’s hat found during search

Police are out for the third day to search for missing Brisbane fisherman Trent Riley.

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‘Historic law’: France outlaws sex with children aged under 15

While the age of consent was previously 15, prosecutors in France used to be required to prove sex was non-consensual to obtain a rape conviction. 

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‘Not going to happen again’: Peter Dutton on navy dance

Defence Minister Peter Dutton says he has spoken to the Chief of Navy Vice Admiral Michael Noonan after a twerking performance at the launch of a new ship.

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The key to remembering passwords is ... well, I forget

Proust’s only task was remembering the names of Parisian socialites. He didn’t need a password for every human action, with each company constantly prompting you to change them.

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The echoes of China’s financial crisis are being heard as a giant struggles to survive

A state-owned company set up to manage bad debts is itself apparently teetering on the verge of bankruptcy, highlighting the problems in China’s financial system.

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Promising start for this smart theatre lady

Writer and author Debra Oswald has turned her career ups and downs into an insightful one-woman show.

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Body found after house fire at Fraser Coast

A body has been found and a crime scene has been declared after a house fire in Maryborough. 

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4KQ surges in latest radio ratings at Nova’s expense

AM music station 4KQ has surged in the latest radio ratings, toppling FM music powerhouse Nova 106.9 from its period of dominance.

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AFLW expert tips: Grand final

Our experts give their tips for the 2021 AFLW grand final.

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For Meadow Festival, the Bluesfest cancellation raised hackles

The Meadow music festival in the Otways later this month is ready to go, and the founder hopes to avoid the same fate as Bluesfest.

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What keeps climate scientists like me awake at night - and why the next 10 years are so critical

The Climate Council says Australia needs to triple its ambition to cut carbon emissions by 2030. Here’s why.

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Explosive attacks against Gina Rinehart yet to be quelled in Hope Downs clash

The mining magnate’s promise to ‘blow’ her children out of WA Supreme Court proceedings simply ignited fresh attacks against her.

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The fascinating history of royal family mourning dress codes

There is a royal protocol for everything, and since the Duke of Edinburgh’s passing last week, we have become reacquainted with the customs of royal mourning.

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Streeton’s Venetian masterpiece, hidden for a century, set for auction

Arthur Streeton’s finest European painting, his magnificent depiction of Venice’s Grand Canal, is going to auction for the first time in more than a century.

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Australia to withdraw all troops from Afghanistan after Biden’s vow to end war

All Australian troops in Afghanistan are set to leave the country by September after US President Joe Biden announced an end to the 20-year war.

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The best gadgets to help manage your heart health

The Apple Watch has been approved to collect ECG readings in Australia, but there are plenty of other ways to keep tabs on what your heart is doing.

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‘Six times I have lamented my choice’: even top gardeners get it wrong

Dan Hinkley has more than 20 years of experience as a gardener, but admits he is on the eighth attempt of searching for the perfect plant to grow outside his kitchen

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Thailand’s COVID third wave threatens plan to open Phuket to world

With record numbers of the virus seeded by entertainment venues, the vision for quarantine-free travel in the holiday hub from July has received a major blow.

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New film makes a case for the ultimate act of self-love: marrying yourself

When other people’s demands get too much, the heroine of Iciar Bollain’s heartwarming film does the only thing that makes sense: she marries herself.

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‘Premiers are pretty busy’: Qld reacts as PM wants more meetings over vaccine

No new local coronavirus cases were detected in Queensland on Thursday.

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Djokovic, Nadal make winning returns at Monte Carlo Masters

Returning from a long break, both Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal opened their claycourt seasons with victories at the Monte Carlo Masters.

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Brett Forte inquest live updates: Final hearing day of first week

The two-week coronial inquest delves into the deaths of Queensland Senior Constable Brett Forte and his killer, Ricky Charles Maddison.

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Google executive’s 2020 move to Coinbase worth $US646 million

Even for Silicon Valley, Surojit Chatterjee’s rise to extraordinary wealth was lightning fast.

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Iconic Australian fashion designer Carla Zampatti is honoured at service in Sydney's St. Mary's Cathedral.

Carla Zampatti is honoured with a state funeral at Sydney's St Mary’s Cathedral on Thursday, April 15, 2021.

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Seven sisters, two brothers and an adopted joey: Therese Shanley’s art

Following in the rich tradition of female Australian artists working in a domestic space, Therese Shanley mines her childhood in her first major solo show.

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China to Japan: If treated radioactive water from Fukushima is safe, ‘please drink it’

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian, infamous for trolling Australia over the Afghanistan war crimes cases, has spoken out again.

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Real Madrid oust Liverpool, fifth time lucky for Guardiola’s City in quarters

Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool will finish the season without a trophy, while Pep Guardiola’s Man City side finally advanced to the semi-finals on the fifth attempt.

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Fiji, Pasifika teams confirmed starters in Super Rugby 2022

Super Rugby will expand to a 12-team competition next year and the two new teams will come from the Fiji and Pasifika regions.

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‘Don’t bet against Masa’: Risk-taking billionaire rises again

As the world’s biggest tech investor was ravaged by the pandemic, its founder saw opportunities. A year on. Masayoshi Son looks to have been vindicated.

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Rocky reception for sea wall at picturesque Victorian beach

Locals fear a sea wall planned for construction will worsen beach erosion but the council insists it has no other option.

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The trillion-dollar inflation conundrum facing markets

The outlook for inflation is the most disruptive threat to financial markets since the GFC.

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100 days out from the Games, Tokyo organisers press on as if vaccines don’t exist

Organisers are racing to establish contingency plans, spectator limits, coronavirus testing protocols for athletes and book out hotels to isolate infected participants.

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Nurses take Qld Health to industrial commission over mask concerns

The QNMU is taking Queensland Health to the industrial relations arbiter over concerns guidelines for masks being used by nurses treating COVID-19 patients are inadequate.

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Clap but don’t cheer: How will the Tokyo Olympics work?

As a new coronavirus variant sweeps Japan, Olympics organisers are racing to make contingency plans, set spectator limits and prepare to isolate infected participants. Here’s what you need to know.

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America’s COVID vaccination success story hits a speed bump

The big concern is that doubts about the J&J dose will metastasise into a more general reluctance to get inoculated as American vaccine hesitancy grows.

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‘Accidental death’: Expert says police justified in pinning down George Floyd

Barry Brodd likened the police handling of Floyd to a situation in which officers use a Taser on someone fighting with officers, and the suspect falls, hits his head and dies.

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Red lights flashing in China as Huarong plunge stokes market contagion fears

For decades, it’s been an article of faith in China’s credit market: Companies controlled by the central government will get bailed out if they ever run into trouble. Now investors aren’t so sure.

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Truckie Mohinder Singh jailed for 22 years over deaths of four police officers

The truck driver who killed four police officers on the Eastern Freeway last year has been jailed for 22 years over offending that a judge labelled “chilling” and said caused an “entirely unnecessary” loss of life.

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PA Hospital ward must be cleaned again after virus remnants found

Brisbane’s Princess Alexandra Hospital will have its ward 5D deep-cleaned again after viral fragments were detected following the first clean.

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ABC’s Ghost Train Fire expose is fascinating but flawed

The Exposed investigation of the 1979 tragedy is undermined by true-crime cliches and overly dramatic recreations.

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Chinese students paying thousands for a chance at Wall Street

Getting a shot at a coveted investment banking or finance job is a cutthroat, and sometimes controversial, business in China.

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Lamington wars: claiming an Australian invention really takes the cake

Steal the pavlova if you must New Zealand, but only an April Fool would deem the lamington an import.

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Soon after losing a baby, I fell pregnant but the joy wasn’t immediate

A pregnancy after a loss is often viewed by the outside world as a chance for a fresh start. For the parents, it’s not always that simple.

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Not even Tesla can overcome Australia’s hostility to electric cars

Tesla and the electric-car industry generally thrive in the world’s richest nations. Not so in Australia, where even tractors outsell EVs two to one.

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‘I’d love an apology’: Christine Holgate appeals to PM

Ex-Australia Post chief Christine Holgate says Prime Minister Scott Morrison should apologise for “humiliating” her in the Parliament over the Cartier watches saga.

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Tommy Raudonikis to be honoured at SCG memorial service

Rugby league great Tommy Raudonikis will be remembered at a memorial service at the SCG on Monday after his death last week.

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Sacked Logan councillors have fraud charges dropped

Seven Logan councillors who were suspended after the Crime and Corruption Commission Queensland levelled fraud allegations against them have had their charges dropped in court.

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‘Devastating’ Apollo Bay fire destroys Great Ocean Road shops

A fire in the popular seaside town of Apollo Bay has swept through several shops.

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Harrison ruled out for rest of Super Rugby AU season

Waratahs No.10 Will Harrison has been battling a hamstring complaint for some time and will now have an extended period on the sidelines.

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Restrictions to be eased Thursday after Queenslanders’ ‘mighty job’

Restrictions will be lifted across the state at 6am, after almost a fortnight of zero community-transmission cases.

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‘It’s time’: O’Brien calls for royal commission on veteran suicides

Victorian opposition says it wants a royal commission into veteran suicides, taking a step beyond federal counterparts and adding to pressure on Scott Morrison.

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Second case of rare clotting disorder linked to AstraZeneca vaccine in Australia

Australia’s medical regulator has confirmed a second case of a rare clotting disorder following vaccination.

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‘Premierships aren’t won in April’: Hardwick backs Tigers to find form

Richmond coach Damien Hardwick is confident his team will once again rise to the top and hit peak form at the right time of the year.

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Woke weddings a real name-changer

When my cousin got married, the final announcement from the celebrant delighted some and stunned others.

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Menace, murder and real monsters deliver chills in this bingeable TV horror

An African American family move to the murderously racist suburbs of 1950s Los Angeles in Them, a vivid new series in the style of Get Out.

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Royal buzz: The real reason the Queen is giggling in that photo with Prince Philip

Theories ranged from Philip playing a prank on his wife, to dressing up as a sentry to surprise her. The photographer calls what caused the royal couple’s chuckle.

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Latest smart displays have even slicker, stranger ways to watch you

Amazon and Google have refreshed their Echo Show and Nest Hub devices with new tricks that some will love, and others will be nervous about.

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Three out of four senior management team gone from City of Perth

A third senior executive at the City of Perth is leaving the organisation with planning and economic development general manager Jayson Miragliotta the latest to exit.

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Commercial tenancy disputes fall in first weeks after end of JobKeeper

Figures are among first pieces of hard data for business environment in post-JobKeeper period, after fears of a wave of insolvencies and evictions.

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Is it easier to come out, now that so many celebrities are?

When Emma Corrin announced on Instagram that she was “ur fave queer bride” the world seemed, at least in that moment, born anew in a rainbow-hued wash of acceptance.

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What the tributes from Harry and William reveal about the brothers’ schism

As Prince William and Prince Harry released very different tributes to their grandfather within 30 minutes of each other on Monday, it was impossible to resist reading between the lines.

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Hopes remain that MCG will be full for traditional Anzac Day clash

Acting Premier James Merlino said the Victorian government hopes to increase sports stadium capacity to 100 per cent, but will not commit to increasing the attendance cap before the traditional Anzac Day AFL clash.

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Man dies from COVID-19 in Brisbane hospital

A man has died in a Brisbane hospital from COVID-19 complications after returning to Australia from the Philippines.

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Perry with a five-‘outs’ haul? English cricket considers radical change for the Hundred format

Wickets could become ‘outs’ in the new 100-ball format to be launched in July, along with countdown clocks, gender-neutral language and 10-ball overs.

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Brett Forte inquest live updates: Hearing continues after confronting first day

The two-week coronial inquest delves into the deaths of Queensland Senior Constable Brett Forte and his killer, Ricky Charles Maddison.

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Zip Co revenue jumps by 80 per cent as US growth ramps up

Zip Co says revenue jumped by 80 per cent in the March quarter compared with a year earlier, amid a surge in transactions in its United States business.

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Then there were eight: Google co-founders join the $US100b club

The surging share price of Google’s parent company Alphabet has vaulted Larry Page and Sergey Brin into an exclusive club.

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Everton’s top-four hopes fading, West Brom boost unlikely survival bid

Everton failed to keep the pressure on local rivals Liverpool in the race for European qualification, letting two points slip against Brighton.

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‘Playing a starring role’: Why the world’s markets are keeping a close eye on the RBA

Bond traders searching for a chink in the armour of central banks are starting to look to Australia.

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Christine Holgate to front Senate inquiry into Australia Post Cartier watches saga

Former Australia Post boss Christine Holgate will detail to the Senate her version of events that prompted her dramatic resignation over the Cartier watches fiasco in November.

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Judges push for more powers to control who is placed on sex offenders register

A group of County Court judges is urging the state’s law reform body to give judges more discretion over who is placed on the sex offenders register.

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Pints, shopping, hair cuts: Joyful scenes as England emerges from three-month lockdown

After imposing the most onerous restrictions in Britain’s peacetime history, PM Boris Johnson said England’s reopening was a “major step” towards freedom.

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Fisherman falls overboard, police leaps onto uncontrollable tinny

A fisherman who fell overboard and injured his hand on a motor was rescued and a police officer leapt onto his uncontrollable tinny to bring it to shore.

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Brett Forte inquest live updates: Probe into death of Queensland Police officer begins

A two-week coronial inquest will delve into the deaths of Queensland Senior Constable Brett Forte and his killer, Ricky Charles Maddison.

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Jordanian prince makes first public appearance since arrest

A photo and video showing the family together reciting the opening chapter of the Koran appeared to be aimed at sending a message of unity at a sensitive time for the kingdom.

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Police investigate neo-Nazi banner and graffiti found in Brisbane

Police are urging anyone with information to contact police after a racist and neo-Nazi banner and graffiti were found in Brisbane’s south.

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Deluge of new US bond sales to test markets’ nerves

The tug of war between financial market hawks and doves is likely to resume this week as an avalanche of US Treasury bond sales begins.

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It’s never too early to plan your retirement

For many of us, our super fund will be one of our largest assets, second only to a family home.

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‘We have got to be better’: Equality key to Roffey’s Melbourne presidency

Melbourne’s first female president wants her reign to be as much about advancing the role women play in football and wider society as she does about leading the club to success.

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Final chapter in saga of Abbott’s knighthood for Philip will play out at funeral

The former prime minister is unrepentant for awarding Prince Philip an Australian knighthood, an honour that will take pride of place on the altar of St George’s Chapel this Saturday.

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Former trade minister escapes health company collapse

A Melbourne health company that planned to list on the Australian stock exchange and expand into China with the help of former Liberal trade minister Andrew Robb has collapsed owing more than $11 million to creditors.

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John Hewson, Nine settle defamation suit over A Current Affair broadcast

A four-day trial was expected to start in the Federal Court on Monday, with Mr Hewson’s lawyers to plead six defamatory imputations.

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Premier fears stalling vaccine rollout means Australia will be left behind

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian has called for a greater urgency on the rollout to avoid being left behind the rest of the world.

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Strongest cyclone to hit Australia this season leaves trail of destruction along WA coast

Up to half the homes in the WA coastal town of Kalbarri have been damaged by Tropical Cyclone Seroja which made landfall as a category three system on Sunday night.

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Fallen idol: Record $3.6b fine the latest blow dealt to Jack Ma

Once seemingly untouchable, Alibaba founder Jack Ma has endured a tumultuous run that saw his e-commerce giant hit with a record fine, resolving one key uncertainty even as others persist for himself and his business empire.

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AstraZeneca jabs remain on hold in Victoria as Merlino calls for compulsory training for health workers

The Victorian government will continue its pause on administering the AstraZeneca vaccine to people aged under 50.

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Seven stands by senior executive Ben Roberts-Smith over new evidence he attempted to cover up alleged crimes

The media network says the former soldier denies new allegations that he attempted to cover up police and military investigations into alleged war crimes and buried evidence in his backyard.

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Woman who tested negative four times confirmed to have had COVID-19

The woman had attended a bachelorette party in Byron Bay last month that led to 13 COVID-19 cases, including the male entertainer.

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Aussie dollar bulls banking on a rebound

Hedge funds look steadfastly bullish on the Australian dollar despite its decline against the greenback in March. The nation’s employment data this week may provide an insight into why.

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Hideki Matsuyama wins 2021 Masters, Leishman finishes fifth

Hideki Matsuyama has delivered golf-mad Japan the grandest and greenest prize of all.

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Reverend Fred Nile to quit NSW politics, names Lyle Shelton as successor

Christian Democratic Party founder Reverend Fred Nile has announced he will retire in November after close to 40 years in politics, having first been elected to NSW Parliament in 1981.

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How your looks affect your leadership success

When we consider the factors that make a leader successful, we often think about their intellect, their people skills, perhaps even their qualifications and experience.

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Photos of the week, April 8, 2021

The week in photos from the award winning Sydney Morning Herald and Financial review photographers.

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Craig Hutchison is building a sports media empire – but not everyone’s a fan

Shallow, manipulative snake-oil salesman or “horribly admirable” builder of Australia’s version of ESPN? Meet Craig Hutchison, the university dropout turned journalist who isn’t playing games.

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Nomadland wins four BAFTAs including best picture, director

The result means filmmaker Chloe Zhao has became the first woman of color to win the BAFTA for best director.

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Victoria records two new COVID-19 cases in hotel quarantine as Queensland, NSW hotspots turn green

Hotspots in Greater Brisbane, the Gladstone region in Queensland and Byron Shire in New South Wales are now designated green zones under Victoria’s ‘traffic light’ travel permit system.

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