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Why do Australians celebrate Muhammad Ali but continue to bully Adam Goodes?

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ANDREW WEBSTER 4:00pm The late boxing great deserves all the praise he's received this week. Hopefully the retired Swans star is similarly admired in time.

Comment

The long-term costs of the Sydney storms will outweigh the $100m damage bill

The bill for the destruction from the storms will top $100 million, but the human cost is likely to be more.

CASSANDRA GOLDIE 4:00pm Our disaster preparedness is not good enough.

Video NSW News

Three bystanders shot in Hornsby

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3:55pm NSW Police confirm four people including a person of interest have been injured by gunfire after responding to a call in relation to a man with a large knife in Hornsby.

South Sydney Rabbitohs

South Sydney forward Paul Carter re-signs with Rabbitohs on two-year NRL deal

Happy Rabbit: Paul Carter has re-signed with Souths.

3:48pm Hard-nosed back-rower Paul Carter has signed a two-year NRL contract extension with South Sydney.

Real Estate News

You Wish

3:45pm This grand brick Federation residence is just 80 metres from the Royal Botanic Gardens.

Video QLD News

Beach shack comes on market

123 Albatross Ave, Mermaid Beach

3:44pm A rare original beachfront house on a double block of land at Mermaid Beach could fetch $5 million.

Victoria

Man critically injured in Gippsland stabbing attack

ALLISON WORRALL 3:28pm A man is in a critical condition following a stabbing in Gippsland.

Real Estate News

Coast and country

3:26pm It's a pleasure to come across this distinctive house built of a mix of timber, corrugated iron and mud brick.

Victoria

Ute driver guilty over double tragedy was tailgating at more than 150km/h

Police investigators at the crash site.

ADAM COOPER 3:23pm Jury wastes little time in convicting 50-year-old over high-speed crash which left two young men dead in Dromana horror smash.

NSW

Knifeman shot by police at Westfield Hornsby was missing from psychiatric centre

LISA VISENTIN, NICK RALSTON 3:19pm A man shot by two police officers after he allegedly lunged at them with a carving knife at Sydney's Hornsby shopping centre had been reported missing from a psychiatric facility a day...

WA News

Mandurah school teacher facing child sex charges remanded on bail

ADRIAN BEATTIE 3:07pm A Mandurah school teacher facing more than fifty child sex charges has been remanded on bail.

Video Sports HQ

Flaming basketball hoop shot goes viral

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3:00pm A group of Canadian teens have attracted worldwide media attention after they managed to shoot hoops with a flaming basketball.

Queensland

Man hospitalised after threatening to burn down parents' house: Police

Police and firefighters respond to a siege in Caloundra.

JORGE BRANCO 3:00pm A man is in hospital after threatening to burn down his parents' home on the Sunshine Coast in a two-hour siege, police say.

Video Federal Politics

Election 2016: Turnbull's disaster warning

2:58pm During a tour of flood affected areas in Tasmania, The PM has warned about the increasing effects of climate change.

Video Sports HQ

Cavaliers win as splash brothers go missing

2:56pm Golden State Warriors Klay Thompson and Steph Curry are rarely sighted as Lebron James and Cleveland Cavaliers keep the series alive.

Your Perth

Perth chef Dave Pynt's barbecue restaurant Burnt Ends among the world's best

Dave Pynt is doing his thing at Burnt Ends.

DAVID PRESTIPINO 2:52pm Fish, fruit, meat... they barbecue it all at Burnt Ends in Singapore, thanks to Perth chef Dave Pynt.

Victoria

Cattle truck driver charged over motorcyclist's death

The cattle truck and motorcycle collided in Dumbalk North on January 28.

ALLISON WORRALL 2:49pm A cattle truck driver has been charged over a collision that killed a motorcyclist in the state's south east in January.

Victoria

Woman fights off her hammer-wielding attacker outside East Ringwood shops

Police released this picture of a man they wish to speak to over an assault in Ringwood.

2:49pm Balaclava-clad man had victim in a headlock and pulled her to the ground before she screamed and two men came and chased him off.

Horseracing

Barriers make it tough for Team Hawkes in features

Drawn the carpark: Kaepernick will be up against it in the Stradbroke.

CHRIS ROOTS 2:45pm The curse of bad barriers has struck Team Hawkes in the Brisbane group 1s and the June Stakes at Randwick on Saturday.

WA News

Twiggy company fined after worker loses legs

The company Pilbara Infrastructure is owned by Andrew Twiggy Forrest.

2:39pm A company owned by mining magnate Andrew Forrest's Fortescue Metals has been fined $50,000 over a 2011 train unloading incident that resulted in a worker having both legs amputated below the knee.

Video World News

The only marine creature benefiting from plastic

2:37pm A region of the Pacific Ocean is overwhelmed with floating plastic, but there's one creature that is benefiting from garbage island.

WA News

WA schools under pressure as '12,000 teachers forced to take leave': union

Over the long term, public schools have lifted standards of educational attainment.

EMMA YOUNG 2:36pm Twelve thousand public school teachers will have to take enforced long service leave at once, placing the system under pressure, the State School Teachers Union of WA says.

Video Domain

Big bucks, big dreams

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2:35pm Even if you can't afford them it's nice to do some window shopping, isn't it?

Victoria

Cancer survivor says: 'It's my health and it's my decision'

JOSH GORDON 2:33pm In 2009, Sue Jensen was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer.

ACT News

ACT Liberals take tram money to spend on schools

Opposition leader Jeremy Hanson  said the Liberals were putting schools ahead of a tram.

EMMA MACDONALD 2:30pm The Canberra Liberals have unveiled a substantial education package, using money not spent on the light rail to invest in special schools, non-government schools and to expand and upgrade Canberra's...

WA News

Life behind bars for Broome campsite murderer

2:28pm A man who struck a fellow camper across the head twice with a metal bar, tied his feet with a rope and dragged his body into a pit has been jailed for at least 24 years.

Victoria

Someone stole a bike and then left the owner a bag of ice as a trade

TOM COWIE 2:26pm Woman finds cold comfort in bike theft.

Obituaries

Sir Brian McGrath, Private Secretary to Duke of Edinburgh

2:20pm Private secretary to Prince Philip took the position on condition his black Labrador could share the office

Queensland

Brisbane traffic: Car on roof in M1 crash

Two vehicles were involved in the crash on the M1 on Thursday at Ormeau.

2:19pm Emergency services are at the scene of a two-vehicle crash on the M1.

Video WA News

Coastal erosion of the town Seabird

2:17pm UAV Photogrammetry showing the coastal erosion of the town Seabird,100km north of Perth, filmed on 4 June 2015 Vision: Total Earth Solutions.

Video Entertainment News

Reality shows worse than The Briefcase?

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A look at other reality TV shows that have been accused of exploiting their subjects.

ACT News

Canberra garbage truck drivers to strike for third time

Canberra garbage truck drivers are set to strike again.

Residents of Canberra's inner north and south will be forced to leave their bins out over the weekend as garbage truck drivers halt work again on Friday.

Queensland

Queensland Budget 2016: New Home Owners grant for one year

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AMY REMEIKIS Keen to push Queensland's comparable housing affordability, Treasurer Curtis Pitt has announced a new First Home Owner Grant will form part of next week's budget.

ACT News

New detention laws labelled 'disgraceful' attack on human rights

The Human Rights Commission president Helen Watchirs is concerned about changes to move-on powers.

CHRISTOPHER KNAUS New laws allow prosecutors to detain someone for three business days even after they've been given bail.

WA News

Teen girl breaks away from assault in East Victoria Park

Police have released a composite image of a man who they believe can assist them with their inquiries.

FRAN RIMROD A 14-year-old girl narrowly escaped from a man's grip after she was assaulted while walking along a street in East Victoria Park.

ACT News

Price of gas in Canberra to fall, electricity price to rise from July

Canberrans using gas and electricity won't see much change on their energy bills from July 1.

ALEXANDRA BACK Canberra homes using only electricity will see energy bills rise from July 1.

Horseracing

Matthew Dunn believes delayed Queensland Oaks works in Kebede's favour

Trainer Matthew Dunn after Jim Byrne riding on Kebede won race 6, the Magic Millions the Roses at the Doomben Cup Day, Doomben race course, Brisbane, 21 May 2016.

CHRIS ROOTS Murwillumbah trainer Matthew Dunn believes the extra week he has had to prepare Kebede for the Queensland Oaks has been a blessing.

Queensland

Moreton Bay Regional Council increases rates by almost 3 per cent

CAMERON ATFIELD Moreton Bay residents have been hit with a rates rise more than twice the inflation rate, but the region's mayor has insisted the rise was "as low as possible".

Travel

Travel trivia quiz June 11, 2016: Test your travel knowledge

In which Italian city did pizza originate?

MAL CHENU Are you an expert traveller? Test your travel knowledge with the quiz.

Real Estate News

Easy Living

This two-bedroom apartment was built when Pitman's former factory was converted to residential use 15 years ago and some of the vacant land at the back was available.

Basketball

NBA Finals 2016: Cleveland Cavaliers thrash Golden State Warriors in game three

Cavs on fire: LeBron James dunks during Game 3

The Cavaliers have opened their account in the NBA Finals, scoring a vital game-three win over the Golden State Warriors in Cleveland.

Video NSW News

Walid Ahmad's brother arrest in drug raid

Youssef Ahmad, the younger brother of slain stand-over man 'Wally' Ahmad' is arrested during a drug raid at his Punchbowl home.

ACT Sport

Canberra Demons defender Matt Vardanega earns NEAFL Rising Star nomination

Canberra Demons defender Matt Vardanega earns round 10 NEAFL Rising Star nomination.

Video NSW News

Police shoot armed man at Westfield Hornsby

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Four people are injured after police open fire at a man carrying a knife at a shopping centre on Sydney's upper north shore. Vision courtesy Seven Network.

Melbourne Arts

Julia de Ville wins Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize with tricolour taxidermied chicks

Julia de Ville at the South Australian Musuem with her work, <i>Neapolitan Bonbonaparte</i>.

DEBBIE CUTHBERTSON "Go out and get yourself something nice," Julia de Ville's father told her after hearing she'd won the Waterhouse Natural Sciences Art Prize.

WA News

Pankaj Oswal put in headlock by ANZ executive, court told

Pankaj Oswal (left) and his wife Radhika (right) and daughter Vasundhara leave court in Melbourne.

A senior ANZ executive had his arm around Pankaj Oswal's neck as he told the Indian businessman to "bloody well sign or we will destroy you", a court has heard.

Queensland

Bones in Teneriffe: Excavations at Brisbane park completed

AMY MITCHELL-WHITTINGTON Bone fragments have been sent to be scientifically tested.

AFL News

Geelong coach Chris Scott calls Tom Hawkins' AFL ban a mistake

Geelong's Tom Hawkins has been handed a one-week ban by the AFL.

Geelong coach Chris Scott calls Tom Hawkins' AFL suspension a mistake - and says a lot of people agree.

North Queensland Cowboys

NSW State of Origin prop James Tamou to leave North Queensland Cowboys

Saying farewell: James Tamou celebrates with fans after victory in the 2015 NRL grand final.

ED JACKSON Premiership-winning front-rower James Tamou will leave North Queensland for family reasons, his manager has confirmed.

World

Italy seeks to crack down on mafia threats

A pistol.

STEVE SCHERER Italy's Senate has passed a bill aimed at cracking down on mafia threats against local administrators that often involve arson attacks, dead animals and envelopes full of bullets.

Entertainment

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows

Megan Fox as April O'Neil with her sidekicks  in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows.

As Shredder joins forces with mad scientist Baxter Stockman and henchmen Bebop and Rocksteady to take over the world, the Turtles must confront an even greater nemesis: the notorious Krang.

Entertainment

The Conjuring 2

The Conjuring 2 spends time establishing its characters and location before getting flashy.

Lorraine and Ed Warren travel to north London to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house plagued by malicious spirits.

AFL

Ultimate Footy: Richmond Tigers dominate rankings

DEM PANOPOULOS, FOOTY PROPHET With only one week until the bye rounds, round 12 marks the final week of normality in fantasy football until mid-July.

Good Finance Advice

Smart ways to save tax before the end of financial year

OLIVIA MARAGNA Now is the time to ensure you make the most of the current rules while you can.

Video WA News

Matthew Pavlich in doubt

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Fremantle coach Ross Lyon with an update on if Matthew Pavlich will be fit for Saturday clash against the Brisbane Lions.

West Coast Eagles

'We'd give back the cup': Eagles to lift lid on drug culture on Footy Show

Daniel Chick and Daniel Kerr in more friendly times.

BRENDAN FOSTER West Coast Eagles CEO Trevor Nisbitt has made the extraordinary claim the club would give back the 2006 premiership if it meant a number of its players embroiled in illicit drug use were healthy.

Video NSW News

Witness describes Hornsby shooting

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Shop owner James Yeom describes the moments before he saw police open fire on a man at Hornsby Westfield. Courtesy Seven Network.

Horseracing

Yearlings keep the ball rolling on Gold Coast

JOHN HOLLOWAY Yearling sessions at the Magic Millions National Sales continued the run of record performances on the Gold Coast.

Real Estate News

House of the Week

The pale grey block-fronted facade of this property is an elegant classic; a perfect primer for the fluent, assured style within.

Basketball

Great ball of fire: Canadian teen's flaming basketball hoop shot goes viral

He's got the hot hand: Preparing to shoot.

A Canadian teen has become an internet sensation for dousing a basketball in petrol, setting it alight and throwing it through a hoop.

Selections Video More video

Sharapova slapped with two year ban

After testing positive for the drug meldonium, Maria Sharapova is handed a hefty ban.