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Detectives with the Child Abuse and Sex Crimes Squad have asked the state’s top prosecutor to consider sexual violence charges against Liberal MP Gareth Ward. Lockdown is costing Sydney $1bn a week as Canberra rules out any extra financial assistance. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has warned Australia is living with a “very different China” than we have had to deal with in the past. Ash Barty has made a conscious ­effort not to look at the Wimbledon trophy as she gears up for the semi-final. For updates and breaking news throughout the day take out a subscription atdailytelegraph.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.