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National

Light rail bungle saps goodwill: Labor

Labor says the public’s “goodwill for stuff ups” is gone after a high-profile breakdown on the first day of Sydney’s new light rail network.

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National

Sydney set for a smoky Sunday

Bushfire smoke will again settle across the Sydney Basin, the RFS says, and temperatures are forecast to hit the high 40s in some parts of NSW later this week.

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National

Age care sector pleas for funding boost

Smaller aged care operators are pleading for a funding boost in the upcoming mid-year budget outlook, saying they’re facing collapse without more cash.

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National

Labor wants stimulus in budget update

Shadow treasurer Jim Chalmers will make a last-ditch attempt to persuade the Morrison government to open the purse strings in Monday’s budget update.

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National

NSW bushfire conditions to worsen

High temperatures are forecast in the coming week and Sydney is set for a hazy Sunday due to bushfire smoke.

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Sport

AFL

Star Magpie Beams steps away from AFL

Collingwood veteran Dayne Beams has taken an indefinite break from the AFL to concentrate on his mental health.

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Horse Racing

Magic Millions option for King Of Hastings

The Magic Millions 3YO Guineas is a possibility for King Of Hastings after he bounced back from an unplaced run at Ballarat to win at Flemington.

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Rugby

Mixed day for Aussies in Cape Town Sevens

Australia’s men’s side has lost the opening match of the Cape Town leg of the Rugby Seven World Series to Ireland but the women thumped England 32-0.

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World

World

Recovery team returns to NZ’s White Island

A recovery team has landed on the island where a deadly volcanic eruption took place in a bid to find the remains of those still missing.

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World

UK PM makes pledge to ex-Labour voters

Boris Johnson has visited former Labour prime minister Tony Blair’s old seat, which fell to the Conservatives in their election victory in Britain.

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World

UK parly to vote on Brexit by Christmas

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says MPs will vote before Christmas on the Brexit agreement he struck with the European Union.

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World

Assange blocked from seeing evidence

Julian Assange’s lawyer has told a British court he has been denied access in jail to documents prepared by his legal team.

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World

Minute’s silence for NZ volcano dead

New Zealand will observe a minute’s silence on Monday to recognise the dead and wounded from the volcanic eruption on White Island.

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Finance

Finance

Asahi joins Lion in 100% renewables pledge

Asahi Beverages has committed to using 100 per cent renewable electricity across its Australia and NZ operations by 2025, matching a promise by Lion and CUB.

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Finance

UBank boss Hatton to lead Suncorp’s bank

UBank chief executive Lee Hatton will lead Suncorp’s banking and wealth division following the previously announced departure of David Carter in October.

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Finance

Lynas gains after entering US Army tender

Lynas Corp has submitted a tender in response to the US Department of Defense’s call for proposals to build a heavy rare earths separation plant.

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Entertainment

Entertainment

Queen, royals look for social media chief

The royal family is on the hunt for a new social media boss to promote the Queen and other members, offering the successful applicant up to $A96,900 a year.

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Entertainment

Veteran US actor Danny Aiello dead at 86

US actor Danny Aiello, who had roles in dozens of movies including The Godfather Part II and Do The Right Thing, has died at the age of 86.

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Entertainment

Weinstein in tentative $US25m settlement

The New York Times says Harvey Weinstein and his film studio have done a tentative $US25 million deal with dozens of women who accuse him of sexual misconduct.

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