TV rewrote the rules during COVID, but are the changes here to stay?

Actors and crews in the US have been forced to innovate while trying to create new content for a captive home audience. It has not been without risk.

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Treeless pain leaves city’s western suburbs hot, dry and dusty

The western region of Melbourne had just 5.5 per cent canopy cover in 2018, compared with 25.9 per cent in the city’s leafy east.

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Leading provincial stables set up intriguing sprint battles at Taree

The first of three meetings for the Manning Valley club in a late autumn stretch is dominated by competitive sprint battles.

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ABC arts host Namila Benson relishes being seen as well as heard

Having spent much of her 20-year career behind a radio mic, Radio National Art Show presenter Namila Benson is set to host ABC TV’s new flagship arts program, Art Works.

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Victoria makes pledge to cut carbon emissions in half by 2030

All government operations – from schools to hospitals – will be powered by renewable energy within the next four years.

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AFL 2021 LIVE updates: Demons lose Viney for clash with Roos; Blues, Bombers prepare for action while no crowd for WA Derby

Melbourne and North Melbourne kick off our AFL Live blog for Sunday as we bring round seven to a conclusion.

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French mayor convicted of rape runs his town from prison

When the mayor of a Paris suburb and former minister was convicted in February of rape, activists hoped his downfall and imprisonment would send a powerful message. But the case shows much remains broken about the French justice system, they say.

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I’m embarrassed to admit I really enjoyed The Wedding Singer musical

The show is feelgood fluff but it has infectious energy, fun music and impressive choreography.

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Bid to censure Romney for Trump impeachment votes narrowly fails

Utah Republicans booed Senator Mitt Romney but ultimately rejected a motion to censure him for his votes at President Donald Trump’s impeachment trials.

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No new COVID-19 cases in Perth as city avoids lockdown, but no Western Derby spectators allowed

West Australian Premier Mark McGowan will alter Perth’s COVID-19 restrictions by not permitting spectators at the Western Australian derby this afternoon.

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What you need to consider when naming your child

My message to all baby-making couples: make sure your kid gets a great name for songs.

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RACV and crash expert urge lower speeds on risky country roads

The road lobby group and leading expert back lower speed limits as Mornington Peninsula residents support the trial lowering speed limits on 33 roads.

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Aishwarya’s parents end hunger strike over her death at Perth Children’s Hospital

The parents of a seven-year-old girl who died just hours after arriving at Perth Children’s Hospital have quit their hunger strike after being reassured that they will get some answers on May 12.

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North Korea says Biden policy shows US intent on being hostile, vows response

A North Korean spokesman accused Washington of insulting the dignity of the country’s supreme leadership by criticising North Korea’s human rights situation.

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Geelong mourn the death of local legend Frank Costa

Geelong are mourning the death of local legend and former Cats president Frank Costa.

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Indonesian lab workers arrested, accused of fraudulently reusing COVID nasal swabs

Indonesian police say they will conduct random checks of labs around the country to ensure that they were not conducting similar frauds to reuse COVID tests.

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Oscar-winning ‘Moonstruck’ actress Olympia Dukakis dies at 89

Olympia Dukakis, who won an Oscar for her performance as a sardonic, middle-aged mother who advises her headstrong daughter on matters of love in the 1987 romantic film comedy Moonstruck, died on Saturday at age 89.

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Man City on brink of title, Chelsea bolster top-four hopes

Manchester City are on the brink of a third Premier League title in four seasons after a 2-0 win at Crystal Palace.

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Royal family releases new picture of Princess Charlotte to celebrate sixth birthday

Britain’s royal family has released a photograph of a smiling Princess Charlotte, one of the Queen’s great-grandchildren, the day before the princess celebrates her sixth birthday.

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Barty and Swiatek set up first-time clash on Madrid clay

Ashleigh Barty and Iga Swiatek, the two most recent champions of the French Open, will meet in the last 16 of the Madrid Open.

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Bottas keeps Hamilton waiting for 100th pole

Valtteri Bottas took pole position for the Portuguese Grand Prix on Saturday to deny Mercedes teammate and championship leader Lewis Hamilton a record-extending 100th by a mere 0.007 of a second.

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The Age photos of the week, May 2, 2021

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

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Decision on Perth lockdown imminent as Premier weighs options after outbreak

The Premier will also decide on whether crowds would be allowed at the Western Derby match between AFL teams West Coast and the Fremantle Dockers which is set to take place at Optus Stadium on Sunday afternoon.

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How can Worsfold help drive the Teague train at Carlton?

Carlton coach David Teague will benefit from having former Bomber coach and Eagles legend John Worsfold in his corner but the Blues will need to all be on the same page.

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Historians appalled at plastic skeleton of Napoleon’s horse over his tomb

French artist Pascal Convert’s sculpture, a copy of the remains of the emperor’s horse Marengo, is due to be displayed in the hallowed dome of the Invalides.

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After four years with the Broncos, young half finally celebrates first NRL win

Tyson Gamble’s brand of tough, abrasive football, combined with a booming voice, might be just what the doctor ordered as Brisbane try to save their NRL season.

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India COVID travel ban shows nation’s quarantine system ‘is not working’: AMA

The Australian Medical Association say opportunities to improve or expand Australia’s hotel quarantine system have been missed.

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Best mates to enemies: Premiership winners go head-to-head in Super Netball opener

On Sunday, great friends Briony Akle and Megan Anderson will come up against each other as opponents for the first time as they step into their respective head coach roles.

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Banju primed for gut-buster at Bathurst after last-start stumble

The gelding just wasn’t interested in Scone, but that performance has saved Banju’s lungs for a better effort in the central tablelands.

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McGrath wins race against Stoker for top spot on Qld LNP Senate ticket

James McGrath has triumphed over Amanda Stoker for the top spot on the Queensland LNP Senate ticket in a hard-fought battle of party factions.

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Gallery: World of Photos - May 2, 2020

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

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‘She knows my voice, so I’ll just keep going’: AFLW star’s heartbreak over mother’s dementia

Nicola Stevens was a teenager when she found out her mum had early onset dementia.

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‘I have plenty I want to do’: Sam Kerr on the cusp of biggest week of her career

Matildas skipper and superstar Sam Kerr hopes to achieve some big ambitions with club and country, starting with a big week ahead.

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AFL 2021 LIVE updates: Collingwood face Gold Coast in must-win for coach Nathan Buckley, Crows host Giants

Follow along as our AFL live blog takes in all the major moments from the Saturday matches in round seven starting with Collingwood taking on the Gold Coast.

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Hotel quarantine security firm sues state over $10m bill for delivery of Easter eggs, gifts, food

A security company involved in Melbourne’s deadly hotel quarantine outbreak is suing the Victorian government, claiming they were not paid almost $10 million for guarding a dozen hotels during the pandemic.

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No ‘boring life’ for engineers who swapped Chernobyl for Metrotunyl

Before working on Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel, French engineers Nicolas Caille and David Coulet helped build the massive steel shield round the wrecked nuclear plant.

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Indian scientists appeal to Modi for key virus data to save lives

The country’s pandemic response has been marred by insufficient data concerning more than 350 scientists.

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Aishwarya’s parents go on hunger strike in desperate bid for answers about their daughter’s death

Clad in their warmest clothes and with facemasks on, Aswath Chavittupara and Prasitha Sasidharan stood outside the hospitals from midnight on Friday holding signs calling for justice for Aishwarya. 

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Disneyland reopens in COVID-19 turnaround, without Mickey Mouse hugs

“Disneyland is like my happiest place, to be totally honest,” said a guest. The major Californian economic engine drew 19 million people a year pre-pandemic.

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Queensland check-in app mandatory from May 1

The Queensland app will be mandatory from May 1 for all hospitality businesses across the state.

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Woman dies after bus and car collide in Parramatta

A woman in her 40s has died after a bus and a car collided in Sydney’s west.

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Europe’s recession shows it pays to unleash money on pandemic

Europe ended up in a pandemic-induced double-dip recession, the US economy grew 1.6 per cent. The difference? Cash mostly.

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Pay decision could provide a path for government on gender equity

If the Morrison government wants to support equal pay for women start with improving the wages of undervalued jobs in the child care sector.

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Heavy rainfall dumped on SEQ ahead of long weekend

Showers and storms will linger throughout the long weekend until an easing trend is expected to be seen on Tuesday.

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Australia would be a better nation if its children learned more than one language: Ken Wyatt

Indigenous Affairs Minister Ken Wyatt says Australia would be better as a nation if its children learned two or three languages.

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The Perth woman who turned a redundancy into a booming family business

An Australian coming-of-age trip across the Nullarbor in the 1980s sowed the seeds of a new career for this gutsy administration worker ejected from her job.

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That time in our lives when we need to really start living

As we age, shock diagnoses and lost friends teach us the importance of living now and of finding challenges and connection simply by saying yes.

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‘A day to pack up our lives and get out’: journalist Bill Birtles on fleeing China

As diplomatic tensions between Beijing and Canberra worsened, the ABC’s foreign correspondent and his partner had to leave everything – immediately.

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Chloe Zhao, indie director, joins superhero ranks – and she’s not the only one

With Eternals, the Oscar-winning Chinese director is following a well-trodden path from small-scale hit to comic book blockbuster.

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Decor homewares were recognised worldwide

Tucked inside the kitchen cupboards of most Australian homes is a lasting reminder of the remarkable life of Brian Myddleton Davis.

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Threatened species: How size and cut-and-paste coaching are smothering creative halves

It’s a halves market in the NRL with players in the twilight of their careers getting paid millions. Why has the production line of quality playmakers dried up?

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What is going wrong with St Kilda’s misfiring midfield?

It says much about the depth of St Kilda’s malaise early in 2021 that there has been an almost messianic air surrounding a 33-year-old reasonably banged-up ruckman.

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Dear readers: thanks for all your hard work

It is not just the authors who work hard on books but readers too.

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‘He says all the right things’: Reynolds tempted by Fitzgibbon’s Sharks vision

Adam Reynolds confirmed he met the incoming Cronulla coach this week and they had already formed a bond during a NSW Origin camp.

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‘Alert not alarmed’: Hundreds ordered to retest over sewage samples, Cranbourne vaccination site announced

Victorian health authorities remain “alert but not alarmed” at the prospect of a new COVID-19 case after the discovery of viral fragments in wastewater sparked an order to more than 240 people to immediately retest.

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Hamzy brother to be released from custody despite police fears about gangland feud

Ghassan Amoun, formerly of the Brothers for Life gang, was arrested for allegedly breaching a serious crime prevention order restricting his activities and communications. 

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The key traits that turn you into a ‘super ager’

The term refers to people in their 70s, 80s and beyond whose ability – whether it be their memory, way of thinking, or even aerobic fitness – is of the standard of someone at least 20 years younger.

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The best pain au chocolat in Sydney? Ask the famous dancer

It’s a trifle surprising when David Hallberg reveals his penchant for fine pastries and his research into the city’s best.

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Fitness titan Michelle Bridges’ rise after ‘the angel wings fell off’

In this episode of Good Weekend Talks, we look at the humiliating fall of celebrity fitness trainer Michelle Bridges, and the life overhaul that has her feeling back on top.

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New economic rule: The budget’s the only game in town

With monetary policy having lost its potency, fiscal policy is the only lever left for the government to stimulate growth and keep our economy recovering.

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On a cloud: Atlassian’s revenue surges on shift to remote work

Atlassian’s fast-paced growth continues with quarterly revenue increasing to $731 million as the software giant benefits from the remote work trend.

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Gang rapist Skaf’s parole bid stalls as prison sentence nears expiry

Gang rapist Mohammed Skaf’s latest bid for parole has been delayed by four months as authorities wait to see if his prison classification is downgraded. 

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Premier Mark McGowan defends snap lockdowns as ‘one of the only ways’ to manage small outbreaks

Despite no further coronavirus cases being found during Perth’s two recent snap lockdowns, Mark McGowan has defended the measure as one of the only options the state has.

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Israeli religious festival bonfire stampede leaves dozens dead

Tens of thousands of people had gathered at the foot of Mount Meron to celebrate Lag BaOmer, a Jewish holiday honoring a 2nd Century sage and mystic who is buried there.

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Brisbane airport bubble breach involved infected passenger: Queensland Health

A traveller who breached the “green zone” at Brisbane’s International airport on Thursday has tested positive for COVID-19.

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Super Netball preview: Vixens’ title defence a bridge too far without big names

According to the tagline for this Super Netball season, “Everything is Possible”, but who is in the box seat to claim this year’s title?

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Clive Palmer to pay $1.5 million after losing Twisted Sister copyright fight

The Federal Court rejected the businessman’s claims that he had written his own lyrics and used the melody of an 18th century hymn in political advertisements.

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Copper extends rally to top $US10,000, with all-time high in sight

Copper topped $US10,000 a tonne for the first time since 2011, nearing the all-time high set that year as rebounding economies stoke demand and mines struggle to keep up.

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ResMed swings to loss after tax dispute provision

The sleep apnoea business has finally seen the slowdown of ventilator sales.

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Social housing waiting list could fill a town larger than Gladstone

More than a dozen organisations have joined together to call for a $4.1 billion investment in public housing as Queensland faces a “crisis”.

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Mundy finally gets his moment in the east coast sun

David Mundy was the main man on Fox Footy’s AFL 360 on Thursday night and revealed he was only still playing because he believed Fremantle was close to a premiership.

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Qld man shot bird in chest with arrow to ‘scare it away for daughter’

GRAPHIC IMAGE: The father pleaded guilty to animal cruelty, having first denied shooting the plover.

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Maternal health nurse hangs up her stethoscope after almost 60 years

Retiring maternal nurse Margaret Hazelton said concerned mothers often only needed these simple words of encouragement to thrive: “You’re doing a good job.”

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‘America is rising anew’, Joe Biden declares in speech to Congress

Seated behind Biden were Vice-President Kamala Harris and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the first women in US history to fill their positions.

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‘He’s ready’: Brown to make Demons debut against Kangaroos

The 28-year-old will be included in the unbeaten Demons for his first game since round 10, 2020, when he was a Kangaroo.

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‘Extremely hot’: Beveridge wary of wounded Tigers, cagey on selection

The Bulldogs will make four changes for their match against Richmond and are wary of the Tigers, with Luke Beveridge saying they “don’t want to be the team that ignites their 2021 season”.

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Veterans charity sells Brisbane HQ after $1.4 million slump in donations

Veterans charity Legacy Queensland has been forced to sell its Brisbane headquarters because the COVID-19 pandemic stopped people donating money to the group. Now it needs $4 million to help shift.

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City edge closer to Champions League final, Benzema stunner frustrates Chelsea

Manchester City took a big step towards their first Champions League final a day after the clash between Real Madrid and Chelsea ended all square in Madrid.

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NZ Rugby records $31m loss, votes to sell commercial share to US investors for $360m

New Zealand Rugby posted a pandemic-affected $31 million loss last year but are a step closer to selling a 12.5 percent stake in the All Blacks brand, valued at $2.9 billion.

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The delayed debutantes: inside the literary class of COVID-19

Six authors tell of their journey to publication. Before it all fell flat due to the pandemic. Their fairy godmother moment: a debutante ball at the Sydney Writers’ Festival.

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The 21 top tips for becoming a bestselling author

Want to go from would-be writer to the next Jane Harper, Liane Moriarty or Trent Dalton? Here are some dos and don’ts to help smooth the way.

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Google is saving over $US1 billion a year by working from home

Google is notorious for Silicon Valley perks such as massage tables, catered cuisine and corporate retreats. But most of its staff have worked remotely in the pandemic and gone without those perks since March last year.

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When Zara feared for her safety in Tanzania she thought the Australian high commission would help her

Zara Kay believes Tanzanian authorities detained her because of her views on Islam.

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Woman charged for twice refusing to wear a face mask in Perth CBD

WA Police have charged a 56-year-old woman after she allegedly refused to wear a face mask twice in three days.

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Amazon spending $US1 billion on pay bump for its workers

The online retail giant plans to give more than 500,000 of its workers a raise as it seeks to attract new staff to handle the pandemic-fuelled surge in online orders and cut delivery times.

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Mickleham pet facility to become Victoria’s alternative hotel quarantine facility

The 144-hectare site will be retrofitted with single-storey cabins and will be able to accommodate 500 passengers at any one time, with the ability to scale up to 3000 beds.

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Students to be taught about ‘invasion’ experience of First Nations Australians in proposed curriculum changes

School students will be taught for the first time that First Nations Australians experienced European colonisation as an invasion under proposed changes to the national curriculum.

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Burning through $1.6 billion a month, Boeing has a long way to recovery

The reeling planemaker is grappling with manufacturing flaws on its marquee 787 Dreamliner and new cost overruns on the next Air Force One jets as it struggles on its long, slow and uneven comeback.

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Doing my own research: why vaccine scepticism is an easy sell

“The government is lying to you” is a more appealing message than “the government makes some good points about having fewer people die.”

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Employee injured after bus tyre falls on him at NSW depot

A young man has been injured after a bus tyre fell on his lower body while he was changing it a depot on the Central Coast.

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Woolworths axes controversial Dan Murphy’s store in Darwin after review finds failings

Supermarket giant Woolworths will not go ahead with building its controversial Dan Murphy’s store in Darwin after an independent review found the company had not sufficiently consulted with Indigenous stakeholders.

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Masked medallists: Olympians must wear masks at all times, even on dais

The updated Tokyo playbook has been released, with rules about what happens if athletes test positive, strict mask rules including wearing masks while training and receiving medals and more.

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‘No free rides’: IPL players don’t want special treatment for return from India

Australian players boss Todd Greenberg hit the airwaves to dispel the notion players may be jumping the queue to return home from India.

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‘Significant issues’: Apple, Google app marketplace power a concern for ACCC

Watchdog takes aim at Google and Apple, the strongest indication yet the companies may face fresh regulations following a five-year inquiry.

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‘Delays and blowouts’: Labor attacks government over ‘rehashed’ Defence announcement

Labor says the government’s unveiling of a major upgrade to military bases in the NT is a rehashed announcement of a project and $300m over budget.

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Bulldogs add another Panthers scalp in recruitment drive

Trent Barrett has made no secret about poaching Penrith stars who he has a close relationship with. And now Brent Naden is en route to Canterbury.

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‘People can judge him but we know what we value’: Hardwick defends Lynch

Lynch has kicked 10 goals in the first six games where Richmond have won three and lost three, with the undefeated Western Bulldogs their next challenge. 

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‘Party like it’s 1992’: Property Council pushes for landmark plan to save CBD

The Property Council is pushing to recapture the spirt of Postcode 3000 to offer a short-term boost to city property.

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‘A kick in the guts’: WA businesses demand compensation for lockdown losses

With as much as $200 million in revenue estimated to have been lost during the three day lockdown, WA businesses want the government to step up and help.

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Rooftop farms are teaching city dwellers how to grow food at home

Sitting above an office building four storeys high, Australia’s first native rooftop farm has workers rethinking their food sources.

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‘Signal to the world’: Singapore ready and waiting for Australian travel bubble

Singapore had pursued a “risk minimisation” rather than the “risk elimination” approach Australia has pursued. In turn, the south-east Asian nation has had more flexibility to open borders.

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Brisbane realtor refuses to repay $24,500 deposit after sale falls over

Instead, the agency paid $4500 to the land owner and took $20,000 as a commission on sale, according to court documents.

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Richard Pusey sentenced to 10 months’ jail for filming dying police officers - but could be out in days

Porsche driver Richard Pusey only needs to serve a handful of days more in prison for filming four dying police officers, because a judge ruled his 10 months in custody fulfilled the length of his sentence.

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‘We choose to live’: Dusty given approval to make NZ trip

The AFL has approved a Richmond plan for Dustin Martin to visit his father in New Zealand, with Tigers coach Damien Hardwick fully supportive.

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Murdoch empire rules out creating British version of Fox News

Rupert Murdoch’s News Corp has decided against creating a UK version of Fox News, its television network that dominates US cable news while drawing criticism for its polarising content.

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Coles sales fall as shopping habits get back to normal after panic-buying boom

The rush of last year’s panic buying has come back to bite supermarket giant Coles, with the retailer reporting a fall in supermarket sales for the first three months of the year.

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‘My lifelong dream’: Australian rising star Giddey declares for NBA draft

The 203cm playmaker is projected to be tabbed 13th overall in the mock draft by nbadraft.net.

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Cow cocktails join New Zealand’s battle to reach net zero emissions

Cows in New Zealand are getting a cocktail typically associated with hipsters in New York or London as dairy producers are trying to reduce the amount of methane burped out by the country’s 4.9 million cows.

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Gadgets to give your old game consoles an extra life

From wireless controllers to HDTV-compatible video converters, the market for devices that bring your old consoles to modern standards has never been fuller.

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‘I’ve never felt more insulted’: Kyrgios fumes after Tomic comparison

The Australian tennis star didn’t divulge who made the comparison but expressed his disgust on Instagram, citing his achievements on and off the court.

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Why ‘slow dieting’ could be the secret to long-term weight loss

Dr Nick Fuller’s interval strategy is designed to rewire your body’s “set weight” over time. It’s not fast – but it might just last.

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Port Arthur is still a stark reminder to change the script of mass killings

We denied the Port Arthur killer the infamy he sought. We gave it to the Christchurch killer. We shouldn’t. The evidence tells us there is more to our success in keeping mass shootings from these shores than gun numbers alone. We must not lose the lessons we have learned these last 25 years.

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LoGiudice to step down as Blues president at season’s end

Mark LoGiudice has announced he will step down as Carlton president at the end of 2021, with the Blues board on Monday night unanimously voting Luke Sayers as his successor.

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‘Systemic flaws’ in checking how masks fit exposes nurses to COVID-19

Queensland Health has been ordered to take action after a hearing before the Queensland Industrial Relations Commission.

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JB Hi-Fi boss to lead Solomon Lew’s Premier Investments

Richard Murray will leave the electronics chain at the end of August to lead billionaire retailer Solomon Lew’s fashion empire Premier Investments.

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‘Green washing’ rife as investors jump on the ESG bandwagon

With ethical investing growing, there’s increasing scrutiny of companies and fund managers that profess to be socially responsible.

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Full moon rising: Supermoon to light up the sky

A supermoon will rise on Tuesday night as April’s full moon reaches the closest part of its orbit.

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Defence calls for Richard Pusey to serve no more time in jail

Porsche driver Richard Pusey’s lawyer says he should serve no further jail time for filming four dying police officers after the horror road crash on the Eastern Freeway.

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‘We must be vigilant’: US Homeland Security launches review of extremism within agency

DHS calls domestic violent extremism the “most lethal and persistent terrorism-related threat” facing the nation following a series of deadly incidents in recent years.

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Haiku Hands are here to liberate the dancefloor

The indie pop band is touring again in the wake of the release of their debut album and hope to fill dancefloors with raw, unabashed post-pandemic freedom.

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Mental health ‘big theme of budget’, Merlino says

Schools will play a crucial role in rolling out the government’s mental health package, the acting Premier has told The Age Schools Summit.

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Man allegedly doused dog, house in petrol while threatening partner

The 43-year-old Coomera man was charged over the incident at the Gold Coast, when petrol was allegedly poured throughout a home on O’Reilly Drive, forcing police to declare an emergency.

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Traveller found to have caught virus in Sydney quarantine

The person was staying at the Mercure on George Street earlier this month, when they tested positive to the B.1351 variant of the virus.

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Korda right to say Magpies can make the finals: Shaw

Magpies great Tony Shaw says Nathan Buckley and his men must believe they can follow the Hawks of 2010 and still feature come September - and here’s how they can do it.

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Crown Sydney casino licence ‘will take time’, says gambling tsar

Crown Resorts is yet to convince the NSW government to hand back the licence for its new Sydney casino. 

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Two Brisbane hospitals and aged care systems impacted after cyberattack

It is unknown when two Brisbane hospitals and several aged care facilities will have their systems restored after a cyber attack on Sunday crippled Uniting Care, forcing staff to use manual processes.

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As iOS 14.5 rolls out, here’s everything new on your iPhone

From new privacy controls to a workaround for Face ID while wearing a mask, the new software is more packed than your usual .5 update.

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There’s a name for the ‘blah’ you’re feeling

Languishing is the neglected middle child of mental health. You don’t have symptoms of mental illness, but you’re not the picture of mental health either.

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Wagon Wheels. Sausage rolls. Vegaroni: an ode to the school tuckshop

Looking back, I can’t remember the taste, but I can remember feeling part of something bigger than me.

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WA records zero community cases for third day in a row

WA has recorded no further community cases overnight as two million people in the Perth and Peel regions emerge from a snap three-day lockdown. 

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Queensland Health staff on COVID front line to be fully vaccinated in two weeks

Nurses were worried about whether masks were being fitted properly before working with COVID patients.

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Where Australia stands as the world resets on climate change

What you need to know about the week that saw the US commit to nearly doubling its emissions reduction target and the world focus anew on the greatest threat to our planet.

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Sydney blanketed in smoke from hazard reduction burns

Smoke from a number of hazard reduction burns has settled across Sydney, the Illawarra and Southern Highlands.

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Bingo agrees to $2.3b Macquarie takeover deal

The waste giant has announced it would be acquired by Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets and its managed funds in a $2.3b deal.

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A look at the world’s COVID passports and apps

The vaccine passport is a document that has existed for more than two centuries, but it has rarely promised to hold so much power over culture and commerce.

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‘Everyone that could play, will play’: Select Waratahs to head back to Shute Shield

With their Super Rugby AU season over, half the Waratahs squad will return to their Shield clubs this week. But 14 of last week’s starting XV will be rested.

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Grant program reopens after businesses miss out on COVID-19 relief

Thousands of businesses that missed out on vital lockdown grants will be asked to reapply after a probe found applications were unfairly rejected.

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Ladbrokes owner increases bid to $3.5b for Tabcorp’s wagering business

British wagering giant Entain has increased its bid for Tabcorp’s bookmaking and media division by $500 million.

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Ben Roberts-Smith stands down as general manager of Seven network in Queensland

Ben Roberts-Smith, who is suing The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald over reports he allegedly committed murder during deployments, has stood down from his role to focus on the defamation proceedings.

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Rudd is making a big mistake trying to revive the resources super profits tax debate

Kevin Rudd has advocated revisiting the resources super profits tax that helped cost him his prime ministership in 2010. The idea is ill-conceived.

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Texas woman charged with embezzlement for overdue rental video from 1999

The woman had been charged with a felony when, according to court documents, she had failed to return a VHS copy of Sabrina the Teenage Witch.

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More passengers on infected Melbourne man’s flight test negative to COVID-19

More than half of the passengers on the Perth-to-Melbourne flight with an infected man have now tested negative to coronavirus.

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Powerful, new British aircraft carrier to set sail for Asia next month

Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said the mission aims to show that Britain is “not stepping back but sailing forth to play an active role in shaping the international system.”

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Women’s safety cannot be entrusted to police

It is time to consider what a response to family violence that does not rely primarily upon policing would look like.

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Feral species move on unburnt ‘refuges’ after fires

Parks Victoria has noticed that feral animals - like pigs and deer - are moving across the burnt landscape looking for places to live and feed, and coming into “refuge” areas that didn’t burn.

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‘Chatty rat’ affair: Ex-Johnson adviser Dominic Cummings warned he has not been cleared of leaks

One key Tory has has urged Number 10 to draw a line under the row and move on. ‘Tittle-tattle can only do damage’, said Bob Blackman.

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Mick Fanning’s scoliosis led him to breath work. Now, it’s key to his success

Some people view it as ‘weird hippie stuff’, but learning how to breathe better may just be the most underrated performance tool.

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Neale to miss up to two months following surgery, Giants footy boss in umpire spat

Lions star Lachie Neale is looking at two months on the sidelines following surgery but escaped suspension for touching an umpire, while GWS football department chief Jason McCartney will almost certainly need to explain himself to the AFL after a run-in with umpires at half-time of his side’s loss to the Dogs.

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Sydney secures Netball World Cup for 2027

This will be the fourth time Australia has hosted the event and the third time Sydney has held it.

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Westpac’s $546m Coinbase bonanza puts Reinventure in the money

Coinbase’s stunning Wall Street debut pays off for Westpac and its in-house venture capital fund, Reinventure.

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‘Very, very lucrative’: The local startup trying to solve mRNA’s big problem

Melbourne-based Upkara wants to solve mRNA’s big temperature challenge - and experts say the biotech’s work could change the global game.

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The world’s oldest central bank is exploring the future of money

When three gunmen smashed through the skylight of a Stockholm cash depot before escaping with millions of kronor, it set in motion a chain of events that would transform the future of Sweden.

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Dragons winger Pereira facing long suspension for Tedesco shot

Both St George Illawarra flankers have been charged by the match review committee after a controversial Anzac Day showdown with the Roosters.

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‘Very courageous’: Former Obama official backs Australia’s hardline stance against China

A senior defence official under United States President Barack Obama says the Five Eyes spy network should be used as a diplomatic grouping to pressure China, in a direct contrast to New Zealand’s attempt to narrow its remit.

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Best of cartoons, April 26, 2021

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

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All the looks from the Oscars 2021 red carpet

From colour to dramatic silhouettes, attendees brought daring fashion to life at the 93rd Academy Awards.

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Saints lacking ‘scoreboard nourishment’ and confidence, says Ratten

Dwindling scoreboard returns, ongoing centre-bounce woes and a complete dearth of confidence have conspired to turn St Kilda’s season of anticipated ascent into one of unforeseen pain.

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French protest ruling that antisemitic killer cannot be tried

France’s highest court found that a man who threw his Jewish neighbour out a window was “in a delirious state” from heavy marijuana use when he killed her.

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Aussies Leishman and Smith win Zurich Classic in a playoff

Cameron Smith and Marc Leishman outlasted Louis Oosthuizen and Charl Schwartzel to win the Zurich Classic in a playoff that capped a tight and tense final round.

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Coronavirus Australia LIVE: McGowan warns of extended restrictions amid federal quarantine stoush

No new cases of COVID-19 were found on Sunday but WA Premier Mark McGowan flagged some lockdown measures would continue beyond Monday.

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Images show broken remnants of sunken Indonesian submarine on sea floor

An underwater robot found the lost submarine lying in at least three pieces at a depth of 838 metres, much deeper than the submarine’s collapse depth of 200 metres.

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