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Coronavirus updates LIVE: Victoria stage 3 COVID-19 restrictions reimposed on Melbourne, Mitchell Shire Council as state records 191 new cases
The NSW-Victoria border will close at 12.01 tomorrow. A travel ban is already in place for residents of Melbourne.
- by Matt Bungard and Mary Ward
Pay
Builders hit out at 'outrageous' construction union pay push
The CFMMEU wants 5 per cent annual pay rises for construction workers in NSW, but the Victorian branch agreed to 3 per cent.
- by Nick Bonyhady
AFL 2020
'Dockers-only Derby' on the cards after ticket suspension leaves Eagles fans hanging
Questions are mounting over whether the Western Derby will be an all-Dockers event, after the 30,000 limit under current restrictions was exceeded in the allocation released to Dockers' VIPs and members on Monday.
- by Aja Styles
AFL 2020
Dreamtime game in the NT? Essendon-Richmond clash in Darwin on the cards
A Dreamtime clash between Essendon and Richmond in Darwin is a live option for the AFL’s next fixture block as the league deals with yet another scheduling headache following the announcement that metropolitan Melbourne will return to lockdown.
- by Daniel Cherny
Coronavirus pandemic
Police to scan number plates, defence roadblocks as Melbourne locks down
Police will use number-plate recognition software to identify where drivers are travelling from, as authorities prepare to enforce Victoria's second wave of lockdowns from 11.59pm on Wednesday.
- by Bianca Hall and Erin Pearson
NBL
'Huge for us': Kings avoid rebuild with re-signing of young gun Cooks
Xavier Cooks becomes the sixth player contracted to the Kings next season, alongside Brad Newley, Craig Moller, Shaun Bruce, Jordan Hunter and Didi Louzada.
- by Sarah Keoghan
Editorial
Coronavirus pandemic
A terrible day for Victoria but decisive action had to be taken
The new and necessary lockdowns in Victoria are a stark reminder that coming to terms with this pandemic will take patience, co-operation and good leadership.
- The Herald's View
Coronavirus pandemic
Senior students behind runaway COVID-19 cluster at Al-Taqwa College
Senior Al-Taqwa College students are said to be main source of Victoria's second-largest COVID-19 cluster, which has exploded from a few cases last week to 90.
- by Adam Carey
Updated
Coronavirus pandemic
Victoria records 191 new cases of coronavirus
Victoria has recorded 191 new cases of coronavirus, including 37 linked to outbreaks and 154 under investigation.
- by Aisha Dow and Noel Towell
Updated
Coronavirus pandemic
Melbourne, some regional areas to re-enter lockdown after 191 new coronavirus cases
Melbourne and several towns north of the city have been ordered back into lockdown for six weeks from midnight on Wednesday as COVID-19 cases continue to soar.
- by Noel Towell
Aviation
Court documents challenge 'watertight' Virgin sale to Bain
Deloitte has cast doubt on whether its sale of the airline to Bain is as watertight as originally presented, with court documents revealing the deal is conditional and could still be terminated.
- by Patrick Hatch
China
Australia upgrades travel warning for China
Australians living in and travelling to China have been warned they may be arbitrarily detained.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Tyrrell disappearance
Trove of Tyrrell documents show police doubted evidence of key witnesses
Evidence about cars parked outside the home where William Tyrrell vanished and the recollections of a Kendall man who claimed to have seen him in a car being driven away was doubted by investigators.
- by Sally Rawsthorne and Laura Chung
Coronavirus pandemic
Authorities prepare for long queues ahead of Vic-NSW border closure
Long queues are expected to form on both sides of the border of Victoria and NSW after its closure,as authorities scramble to enact a permit system allowing residents to travel between border towns on either side.
- by Benjamin Preiss
Justin Trudeau
Armed gatecrasher threatened Justin Trudeau: police
Police allege that Corey Hurren brought a prohibited M14 rifle, plus the shotguns and a revolver made by Hi-Standard to the grounds of the PM's residence.
Australia
In the Herald: July 14, 1997
Hospital's deadly demolition, national mine dispute: warning, and a beast for all seasons
- by Brian Yatman
Christchurch shooting
'Asleep on the job': Police warned of another mosque threat before massacre
The Islamic Women’s Council of NZ says it warned authorities repeatedly about threats to mosques from white supremacists including one on March 15, 2019.
- by Praveen Menon
The Televisionaries
This strange sci-fi series is one of the best shows of the year
In this week's special episode of The Televisionaries podcast, TV experts from The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald discuss their top shows of the year so far.
- by Genevieve Rota
Courts
Aged care nurse cleared of assault after tying elderly woman to chair
The lawyer for the assistant nurse said his client deserved to be "congratulated" for her quick-thinking actions that prevented something worse occurring.
- by Jenny Noyes
Analysis
Please Explain podcast
Please Explain podcast: Indonesia, the coronavirus hot-spot next door
In this episode, national editor Tory Maguire is joined by South-East Asia correspondent James Massola to discuss the challenges Indonesia faces in trying to contain the virus.
- by Tory Maguire
Hamilton
FAQ about Hamilton and the historical record
With the filmed version of the hit musical streaming, the critical questions about Alexander Hamilton and the show's depiction of him are back.
- by Jennifer Schuessler
Courts
Accused toxic fire polluter avoids court appearance because of pandemic
A man linked to one of the worst industrial fires in Melbourne’s recent history has avoided a court hearing into the massive stockpile of chemical waste that sparked blaze.
- by David Estcourt
Coronavirus pandemic
RBA holds rates as consumers spend on groceries but not services
The Reserve Bank of Australia held rates at the record low level where they have been since late March.
- by Shane Wright
Coronavirus pandemic
International arrivals to WA to be capped at 525 passengers a week
International arrivals to Western Australia would be capped at 525 passengers a week, Health Minister Roger Cook announced on Tuesday, after receiving support from the Commonwealth.
- by Aja Styles
State Parliament
Auditor-General should investigate council grants, says NSW Opposition
The NSW Auditor-General is facing Opposition calls to investigate the state government's handling of a council grants program that has been slammed as a Coalition pork barrelling fund.
- by Angus Thompson
Coronavirus pandemic
Border towns in the dark over permit exemptions amid warning closure will last weeks
The urgent closure of more than 50 road, dirt and river crossings along the NSW and Victorian border is likely to last weeks rather than days as authorities work to stem the growing Victorian outbreak of COVID-19.
- by Lucy Cormack and Lisa Visentin
Exclusive
Coronavirus pandemic
'Changing circumstances': Melbourne hospital workers told to don masks
In a change to protocol, workers at major Melbourne hospitals are now being advised to wear surgical masks while on duty.
- by Aisha Dow
AFL 2020
Western Derby ticket sales on hold as government reviews move to next phase
All ticket sales for the upcoming Western Derby have been temporarily suspended, pending the state government’s review of the easing to phase 5 restrictions.
Regulation
Companies must clearly spell out COVID impacts, regulator warns
The corporate regulator has put the hard word on company directors to clearly disclose to investors all positive or negative effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- by Dominic Powell
Crime
Damage bill for 'targeted' Sydney barber shop fire put at $500k
About 1.25am on Tuesday morning, emergency services were called to Fadez Barbershop on George Street in Burwood following reports the shop was on fire.
- by Laura Chung
Courts
Doctor who assaulted sleeping patients to remain on bail ahead of sentencing
Ali Khorami, a GP, touched the sleeping women at a Glebe clinic in 2018. A court heard on Tuesday that a custodial sentence is almost inevitable.
- by Georgina Mitchell
Coronavirus pandemic
NSW Deputy Premier flags 'ring-fencing' NSW-Victoria border towns
John Barilaro says towns like Albury-Wodonga could be "ring-fenced", or the restricted zone could be moved to unpopulated areas south of Wodonga or north of Albury, ahead of Wednesday's border closure.
- by Sally Rawsthorne
Opinion
Accounting
Will Wirecard's collapse lead to big changes for the accounting profession?
The collapse of payments giant Wirecard has shone a spotlight on auditors and their role in uncovering elaborate and difficult-to-detect accounting frauds.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Coronavirus pandemic
A fading routine: The world's cash-free future is getting closer
The coronavirus is accelerating a shift toward a cashless future, with attitudes toward coins and brought on by the pandemic is unlikely to be reversed.
- by Liz Alderman
Formula 1
Ferrari to bring forward F1 upgrades to second Austrian race
Ferrari are planning to speed up the introduction of upgrades to their underperforming Formula One car after a difficult season-opening race in Austria last Sunday.
Opinion
Global economy
The UK is playing a dangerous game with China as trade tensions bubble
The once pursued "golden era" of relations with China has given way to the same air of mutual hostility that characterises relations with Russia.
- by Jeremy Warner
NRL 2020
'That is intolerable': V'landys fumes as second Fonua-Blake spray at ref is revealed
New details have emerged of Addin Fonua-Blake's referee abuse following Manly's controversial loss to Newcastle on Sunday.
- by Adrian Proszenko and Andrew Webster
Islamic State
Iraqi terrorism expert shot dead outside home
Hisham al-Hashimi, who advised the US-led coalition in fighting terror, had recently received threats from Iran-backed militias in Iraq.
- by Qassim Abdul-Zahra and Samya Kullab
Updated
Retail
Afterpay founders in $250m sell-off as company announces $1b capital raise
Anthony Eisen and Nicholas Molnar are selling $250m in shares as the company looks to speed up its global expansion after the pandemic delivers a sales surge.
- by Dominic Powell
Royal family
Commonwealth must acknowledge racist past: Harry and Meghan
The Sussexes use their final appearance as working members of the Royal family to address the 'historical injustice' of colonial Britain.
- by Hannah Furness
Coronavirus pandemic
Wall Street firms scored emergency government loans amid pandemic
Some investment firms, including those that run hedge funds or manage money for wealthy investors, are among the businesses approved for emergency US government loans.
- by Lawrence Delevingne
Hong Kong protests
New details emerge on Hong Kong security law as first person charged denied bail
Security forces have overriding authority to enter and search properties, and to stop people under investigation from leaving the city.
- by Jasmine Leung and Sophia Yan
Environmental protection
In a win for activists, US judge orders shutdown of Dakota Access pipeline
Federal officials failed to carry out a complete analysis of the environmental impacts of the controversial project, the federal judge ruled.
- by Juliet Eilperin, Steven Mufson and Brady Dennis
Analysis
Coronavirus pandemic
The world economy took the express elevator down, now it faces steep stairs back up
Central banks and governments have poured trillions into the ravaged global economy, but even so, the world is still suffering its worst economic crisis since the Great Depression and faces an uncertain road to recovery..
- by Enda Curran
Sponsored
8@eight
8@eight: ASX set for gains as China optimism drives markets higher; RBA on tap
What happened overnight and what is ahead for the Australian sharemarket.
- by Kyle Rodda
American Football
Patrick Mahomes played NFL for $2.8m this year. His new contract is worth $650m
The man who guided the Kansas City Chiefs to a Super Bowl this year is about to throw shade on the previous biggest deal in NFL history.
NBL
NBL star Tai Wesley announces shock retirement
Tai Wesley had plenty more to give professional basketball but the much-loved NBL power forward has opted against taking his family back to Australia amid the COVID-19 pandemic, so has retired.
- by Roy Ward
Racism
White woman who called 911 on black man in Central Park charged
A New York district attorney has charged Amy Cooper with filing a false police report after she falsely claimed an African-American man was threatening her life.
- by Tom Hays
Trump's White House
Mary Trump's explosive book on the President gets early release
After Donald Trump's brother unsuccessfully tried to block the book's publication, Simon & Schuster has brought its release date forward, citing 'high demand and extraordinary interest'.
World markets
ASX set to rise as Wall Street jumps; Amazon shares hit record high
Amazon crosses the $US3000 a share mark while Wall Street is boosted on a rebound in US services industry activity in June and expectations of a revival in China's economy.
- by Caroline Valetkevitch
Crime
Man charged with murder after 'targeted' shooting in Sydney's west
The 28-year-old man allegedly fled the scene after shooting Robert Atkinson, 44, in the garage of his Wentworthville home.
- by Mary Ward
Analysis
Huawei ban
How the US steamrolled Chinese tech giant out of Five Eyes
Huawei has lost the anglosphere. The telecommunications giant that symbolised China's economic rise will no longer build 5G networks across Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United States and now Britain.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Investing
Crisis investor: Warren Buffett ends drought with $14.3b energy bet
Warren Buffett built his reputation as an investor able to swoop in during volatile markets to strike unique and complicated deals in past crises. Now he has pounced again.
- by Katherine Chiglinsky
China relations
British MPs want Hong Kong's Carrie Lam on Magnitsky hit list
Not one organisation or person from China is yet on the list of people and organisations that Britain's new human rights legislation will target.
- by Latika Bourke
Mergers & acquisitions
Uber buys rival for $3.8b as it makes 'everyday' delivery push
Uber has announced it has acquired Postmates for $US2.65 billion to expand its food delivery market share and significantly increase the business of supplying everyday goods.
- by Subrat Patnaik and Tina Bellon
Coronavirus pandemic
Trump under fire as US coronavirus deaths surpass 130,000
The US President has been criticised for suggesting that 99 per cent of coronavirus cases are "totally harmless" as the rate of infection soars across the nation.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Racism
Trump suggests NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace should apologise for noose 'hoax'
The US President appeared to urge NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace to apologise over an incident involving a noose found in the racecar driver's garage last month, calling it a "hoax".
Coronavirus pandemic
Brazilian President tested for COVID-19
Jair Bolsonaro, heavily criticised for not wearing masks in public as the pandemic devastates Brazil, is awaiting test results after local media reported he had symptoms.
Epstein fallout
Ghislaine Maxwell moved to notorious New York jail
Jeffrey Epstein's long-time confidante has been transferred to a Brooklyn prison known for its problems, facing charges that she recruited women and girls, one as young as 14, for Epstein to sexually abuse.
- by Mike Balsamo
Exclusive
Local council
NSW government offered council grant funding to end legal action
The office of Premier Gladys Berejiklian was told about a confidential offer to the City of Parramatta for funding from a community grants program to settle a legal dispute.
- by Angus Thompson
Opinion
Hong Kong protests
Australia set to join 'the greatest human capital harvest in recent memory'
A policy to welcome Hong Kong’s high-quality talent will be inherently a self-interested one of national gain.
- by Peter Hartcher
Coronavirus pandemic
'Unprecedented': NSW-Victoria border closed by coronavirus with police on frontline
The NSW-Victoria border will remain closed until the rising number of cases in Melbourne is brought under control.
- by Alexandra Smith
Exclusive
Renewables
Renewables confidence rises as solar boom shows no sign of fading
Investor confidence in clean energy has bounced back, led by interest in NSW's new renewables zones, while the boom in solar rooftop installations shows little sign of tapering off.
- by Peter Hannam
Education
10,000 new free TAFE places funded as part of COVID-19 recovery plan
Victoria's free TAFE program will be expanded, with 10,000 more places created in fields the Victorian government says will help the state recover from COVID-19.
- by Adam Carey
Coronavirus pandemic
'Confusion and misinformation': Labor wants more health translation services for multicultural communities
Labor is calling on the government to fund a program to make sure Australians who don't speak English as a first language understand vital coronavirus information.
- by Anthony Galloway
Opinion
City life
In Sydney's west we know all about getting a good haircut, and the Powerhouse backflip fits the bill
Inner Sydney deemed that western Sydney – the country’s fastest growing and most culturally diverse region - could not be trusted as primary custodians of a bold new Powerhouse.
- by Andy Marks
Coronavirus pandemic
Early uni offers to target students disadvantaged by COVID-19
Universities are for the first time offering students early entry based on their year 11 work from this year.
- by Anna Patty
Letters
Letters
Premier should have acted sooner on Victorian border
With Victoria struggling to contain the COVID-19 outbreak over the past week, the NSW government should have closed the border sooner.
Flashback
From the Archives, 1960: The Graeme Thorne kidnapping case
Shortly after his parents won the lottery, eight-year-old Graeme Thorne was abducted on his way to school. He was never seen alive again.
- by Staff reporter
Superannuation
AustralianSuper exec warns 'climate laggards' will wither on ASX vine
The chief investment officer of Australia's largest super fund says the pandemic has accelerated a shift to digital that will overhaul the standing of the ASX's biggest players.
- by Charlotte Grieve
Q&A
Brooke Boney slams Pauline Hanson and laments 'distraction' of statue wars
The Today show cut ties with Senator Pauline Hanson on Monday after she said residents in public housing were "drug addicts" and "alcoholics".
- by Nick Bonyhady
Coronavirus pandemic
No way out: Victorians barred from NSW after record infection day
After Victoria's 'second surge' intensified on Monday with 127 new cases, including infections on the border, NSW Police will soon blockade every access point between the states.
- by Michael Fowler and Noel Towell
Coronavirus pandemic
Federal Parliament prepares for virtual sittings in case of further COVID outbreak
Australian MPs could cast their votes in Parliament over video conferencing as coronavirus lockdowns continue in Victoria.
- by Rob Harris
Exclusive
Closing the Gap
Commissioner calls for targets to fix Indigenous health 'disaster'
New rural health commissioner Ruth Stewart is calling for measurable, short-term health targets to close the almost 10-year average life expectancy gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.
- by Dana McCauley
Exclusive
Coronavirus pandemic
Doctors 'bullied' by hospital administration for asking to wear masks
Doctors working in major Sydney and Melbourne hospitals have accused administrators of "bullying" those who demand protective masks.
- by Dana McCauley
Tragedy
Police appeal for public assistance following drowning of three men after boat capsizes
The three men from Sydney's south were retrieved from the water but they were unable to be revived on Sunday.
- by Laura Chung
Workplace safety
Man dies on construction site in Sydney's west
Emergency services were called to Long Street at Smithfield about 11.30am on Monday, but despite the efforts of paramedics, the man could not be revived.
Cricket World Cup
Axe set to fall on T20 World Cup
An impatient Indian board says it can’t wait any longer to plan this year’s Indian Premier League as the axe hovers over Australia’s doomed men’s Twenty20 World Cup.
- by Daniel Cherny
Education
Moama school principal says hard border wall would force remote learning return
The principal of NSW's Moama Anglican Grammar School, whose staff and students come largely from Echuca in Victoria, says it won't be able to reopen unless they can cross the border.
- by Adam Carey
Coronavirus pandemic
As the day unfolded: NSW-Victoria border to close as Victoria records 127 new COVID-19 cases; Australian death toll hits 106
Victoria recorded 182 new coronavirus cases over the weekend, placing nine public housing towers into total lockdown and two more suburbs under stay at home orders.
- by Matt Bungard and Mary Ward