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Sydney house prices surge at fastest rate since 2003
Every capital city and region recorded significant growth over the past 28 days with tens of thousands of dollars added to the value of many homes.
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Workplace culture
PM should sideline cabinet minister over rape claim, says accuser’s lawyer
The woman who accused the cabinet minister told police early last year she had been raped by the man when she was 16.
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US politics
Trump says ‘in the end we will win’ in first public speech since election
In first speech since leaving office, Trump revived his false claims that he was the true victor of the November election - a lie that inspired his supporters to storm the Capitol on January 6.
QAnon crowds plotting to storm the US Capitol again this week, police fear
Followers of the QAnon cult have claimed Mr Trump will reclaim the presidency on March 4, the date presidents were inaugurated up until 1933.
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Workplace culture
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo acknowledges behaviour seen as ‘flirtation’
The crisis now enveloping Cuomo’s office developed rapidly after a second woman on Saturday went public with a story about being harassed by the governor in the workplace.
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Golden Globes
#TimesUpGlobes campaign puts pressure on Globes organising body
If you’ve not been paying too much attention to the entertainment news headlines this week, you may not know it’s become a thing.
Airline Rex starts flights, vows to shake-up Qantas-Virgin duopoly in the big smoke
Rex’s move to launch a full-service airline is one of the biggest shake-ups of the Australian aviation market since Ansett collapsed 20 years ago.
‘I feel like I’m ready’: Joseph Suaalii declares himself good to go
Sydney Roosters’ teen sensation Joseph Suaalii has spoken to the media for the first time after he lived up to the insane hype on the weekend.
One of ‘world’s worst’ invasive species is threatening our turtle population
The NSW government is cracking down on the spread of an alien turtle species with the help of two springer spaniels, Ash and Bunya.
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Social media
Facebook banned my harmless article - and I think I know why
In recent months, Facebook has taken to labelling as fake, or removing altogether, a number of stunningly inoffensive pieces.
Daniel Hannan
Contributor
Forget the food rules: three meals a day is not the only way
Eating as we know it - that is, three meals a day and snacks in between - is a relatively new cultural phenomenon and may not be the best way to eat for our health.
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Aged care
24 years, 18 inquiries: can we face the truth of aged care?
What is the full extent of the problem in aged care? How does our system compare with those overseas? And what would it take for it to meet Australians’ needs?
‘Never bet against America’: Warren Buffett’s bullish letter to shareholders
Billionaire Warren Buffett encouraged investors to maintain their faith in America’s economy but his silence on some issues attracted criticism.
Sydney
Phelps takes aim at Moore as mayoral race heats up
Kerryn Phelps says broken promises and a lack of independence contributed to a falling out with Clover Moore.
Increase in smoking ice drives up number seeking treatment
Researchers say an increase in Australians smoking methamphetamine is driving up treatment episode rates across the country.
Australian university study hubs keep students engaged in China
Australian universities are relying on campuses in China to keep international students engaged at a time when local authorities are discouraging them from studying in Australia.
Police expand search for remains of fraudster Caddick after bones found
Police have expanded the search for the remains of Melissa Caddick, with officers and SES members combing the NSW South Coast.
NSW government prepared to step in to help with mass vaccine rollout
Australia’s coronavirus vaccine supplies more than doubled on Sunday with the first vials of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine landing at Sydney Airport.
Politics
Labor MP accused of rape as sexual assault scandal deepens
Victorian Liberal senator Sarah Henderson said a woman sent her an email on Sunday alleging she was raped by a man who is now a Labor MP in federal Parliament.
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Media & marketing
Nine deputy chairman in probe over whistleblower claims
Nick Falloon is being investigated over allegations he misused a golf club membership.
World
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Coronavirus pandemic
No jab, no entry laws the ‘obvious’ way to promote vaccines: Israeli minister
Governments around the world are closely studying Israel’s mammoth vaccination program and its new carrot and stick approach.
Opinion
PM cannot hope minister rape claim will simply vanish
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Aged care is one of the big feminist issues of our time
Meredith Burgmann
Former Labor MP and activist
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'It's phenomenal': Australian housing market rises at fastest rate in 17 years
Property prices rose in every capital city, as well as the regional markets, as buyer urgency kicked in over February.
First Block winners snap up Coogee home for $4.095m
The couple beat six other bidders for the six-bedroom home, which is in need of a renovation. It was one of many big sales in a blockbuster weekend of auctions.
Life & Culture
Great expectations: How Van-Anh Nguyen struck a chord from such a young age
The musician discusses her upbringing, career and the men who have influenced her.
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Sport
‘I couldn’t breathe’: New rules expose players to finals intensity in trials
The ball was in play for more than 32 minutes in the opening half of Saturday night’s trial at Panthers Stadium, smashing last year’s average.
‘I feel like I’m ready’: Joseph Suaalii declares himself good to go
Sydney Roosters’ teen sensation Joseph Suaalii has spoken to the media for the first time after he lived up to the insane hype on the weekend.
Day, McIlroy among PGA stars paying tribute to Woods’ iconic outfit
Tiger Woods was front of mind at Florida’s WGC-Workday Championship where Jason Day and Rory McIlroy, among others, wore their concern on their sleeves.
‘Nothing off the table’: Penney safe but Tahs examine options amid crisis
The Waratahs coach is under siege after two record-breaking defeats to start the Super Rugby AU season. But his position is safe, for now.
Popyrin fights back to win maiden ATP title in Singapore
Alexei Popyrin broke serve five times and delivered 11 aces of his own to condemn Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan to a fourth defeat in tour finals.
Eels extend faith in Mitchell Moses on eve of make-or-break season
Moses is yet to activate an option to remain at the Eels next season, but discussions have moved beyond whether the halfback will be at Parramatta in 2022.
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NRL 2021
Why banned Moses was sitting with Suaalii’s family at teen star’s trial
While some at the NRL recognise that it wasn’t a good look to have Moses sitting with Suaalii’s family, they have no issues with it.
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Back-to-back thumpings mean Penney’s card may already be marked
Having made the mistake of retaining Daryl Gibson for four years, Waratahs bosses will be less inclined to give their head coach the benefit of the doubt should the losses keep coming.
