| | More than a million people living in Sydney wake up in lockdown as the city battles to bring the latest COVID-19 outbreak under control. But some experts say the rules are "confusing" and don't go far enough. | | | Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is sentenced to 22 and a half years in jail for the murder of George Floyd, in a case that galvanised Black Lives Matter protesters and prompted protests around the world. | | | Theories are emerging about how a Florida apartment building collapsed without warning in the dead of the night. | | | Sydney's growing list of COVID exposure sites now includes restaurants in Manly and a nail salon in Bondi Junction. Follow live. | | | The PM's absence this week, when the government's assertion it had nailed the national COVID response seemed to be crumbling alongside any semblance of unity in the National Party, was unfortunate to say the least, writes Laura Tingle. | | | A new survey has found most Australian women of colour don't feel safe at work, and many don't feel like they can speak up because of potential repercussions. | | | Businesses on one side of King Street, Newtown, in Sydney's inner west, are forced to close for the week due to Sydney's COVID lockdown. While shops on the other side remain open — all thanks to a geographical quirk. | | | Regardless of which side succeeds in this case, both legal teams have presented distinctly unflattering pictures of the Australian Army's elite SAS regiment, certain to tarnish the image of a professional, highly disciplined and drilled fighting force. | | | Scientific developments and big tech investment might be bringing us closer to immortality. But some people are concerned about the implications of an extended human lifespan. | | | NSW Shadow Treasurer Daniel Mookhey is demanding Uber Eats explain why it left out a food delivery rider's death when giving sworn evidence to Parliament, saying he personally feels "misled". | | | | | | Download the ABC News app | Available on Android and Apple devices | | The ABC NEWS app makes it easier for you to stay up to date with the latest news and information from Australia's most trusted news source. | | | | The ABC sent this message to wwwhindimen.australia@blogger.com these details are included to help provide assurance that this is a genuine email from ABC.
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