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'Blood was everywhere': Man slashed with machete in home invasion
A man was slashed with a machete by masked intruders in Wollongong, then was injured further running through the neighbour’s glass front door.
- by Angela Thompson
NRL Team of the Week: Round 12
A boatload of Panthers and Sharks in this week, but who else made the cut?
- by Matt Bungard
Guess who's heading a global disarmament body? Syria
The Syrian government has been accused of using chemical weapons, barrel bombs and torture against its own people during a seven-year civil war.
- by Nick Cumming-Bruce
Cordner backs NSW rookies for Origin stage
NSW coach Brad Fittler has picked eleven debutants for the 2018 State of Origin series opener on June 6.
Subtropical storm Alberto claims TV crew minutes after interview
A TV anchor and his photojournalist were killed when a tree fell on their vehicle in North Carolina as they worked to report on subtropical storm Alberto.
NRL Power Rankings: A new king finally crowned at the top
The NRL ladder can't separate the top two teams, even on points difference - but our Power Rankings puts one side ahead of the rest.
- by Matt Bungard
Body found at Gladesville construction site
Emergency services were called to a building site on Jordan Street in Gladesville after a woman's body was found. Vision: Seven News.
Slater to retire from Origin after 2018 series
"It's been a great ride": The Australian and Queensland veteran fullback calls time on his representative career.
'I don't work for Myer': Retailer facing backlash from brand partners
Myer has told its concession brands that their staff have to help Myer customers buy products, even if they are outside their area.Â
- by Patrick Hatch
Cash invokes public interest immunity to avoid ROC questions
Questions related to an investigation about leaks made to the media in an ROC raid on the AWU still follow Workplace Minister Michaelia Cash, who invoked a public interest immunity claim to avoid further questioning on the matter.
Ivanka Trump's new Chinese trademarks raise questions
Books, soft furnishings, even snacks and spices. Did the timing of approvals simply reflect Trump's fame?
- by Sui-lee Wee
BHP and Queensland reach confidential settlement on coal royalties
An out-of-court settlement has been reached over a long-running legal dispute over more than $300 million in coal royalties sought by the government.
- by Felicity Caldwell
Breaking
Saints head to the tribunal over Carlisle ban
St Kilda will head to the tribunal tongiht to contest the two-match ban handed to star defender Jake Carlisle for his hit on Richmond spearhead Jack Riewoldt.
- by Sam McClure
Slater announces representative football retirement after Origin
Billy Slater is the latest Queensland great to announce his departure from representative football, announcing that 2018's Origin series would be his last.
- by Phil Lutton
Houli out as injuries hit Tigers
Richmond is taking a cautious approach with several star players as they continue their winning ways in 2018 ruling out Bachar Houli until after the bye
- by Peter Ryan
Teacher charged over allegedly pinching, scratching children
The female primary school teacher was arrested and charged with six counts of common assault.
- by Rachel Clun
Donald Trump brings conspiracy theories to the Oval Office
As a candidate, Donald Trump claimed that the US government had known in advance about the September 11 attacks.
- by Julie Hirschfeld Davis and Maggie Haberman
Embattled Retail Food Group appoints new CEO
The head of embattled cafe and pizza outlet owner Retail Food Group, Andre Nell, has been replaced by the man overseeing the company's business-wide review.
Australians 'disgusted' by Joyce payment: O'Dwyer
On ABC radio, Revenue and Financial Services Minister Kelly O'Dwyer has just made her views very clear on Barnaby Joyce's decision to accept $150,000 for a television interview.
Liverpool to sign Brazilian Fabinho
Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Brazilian midfielder Fabinho from AS Monaco, the Premier League club said on Monday.
The latest illustrations from artist Cathy Wilcox
The latest work by Sydney Morning Herald editorial cartoonist Cathy Wilcox.
European Union proposes plastics ban
The European Union has proposed banning plastic products like cotton buds, straws, stirrers and balloon sticks when alternatives are easily available in an attempt to reduce ocean litter.
The latest illustrations from artist Andrew Weldon
Andrew Weldon has been a contributor to The Age and The Sunday Age for many years. His cartoons have been published widely nationally and internationally, including in The New Yorker, The Spectator and Private Eye. He has published two book collections of his work and several childrens' books. He smells funny.
Optus to cut 400 jobs amid intensifying competition
The cuts are likely to primarily affect management, administration and areas of "duplication" across all divisions.
- by Jennifer Duke
Best of Fairfax cartoons May 29
Fairfax Media's talented team of artists, illustrators and cartoonists give us their very own humorous version of the news of the day.
Breaking
Treasury reveals gains to workers under Coalition's tax plan
Workers on $200,000 a year get a tax cut worth $7225 a year by the end of the changes.
- by David Crowe
Australia to be France's equals in World Cup opener: Mooy
Aaron Mooy says Australia will walk onto the field for their World Cup opener as France's equals, undaunted by reputations or unfavourable predictions.
- by Ben McKay
Smoke leaves parts of Sydney with air twice the hazardous level
The smoke from weekend hazard reductions was still covering Sydney on Tuesday, and it's not expected to clear until Wednesday.
- by Rachel Clun
Sydney blanketed in smoke
Sydney has been blanketed in smoke as the Rural Fire Service take advantage of dry weather to carry out hazard reduction burns. Vision: Seven News.
Salah set for shoulder surgery in Spain
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah will travel to Spain to undergo treatment on his shoulder injury, the Egyptian Football Federation has announced.
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Markets Live: Major banks lift ASX
Australian shares have advanced on the back of strong performances from the four major banks.
- by William McInnes
Wawrinka out but Nadal on top before rain
Still reeling from knee surgeries, former champion Stan Wawrinka has lost a five-set battle to Guillermo Garcia-Lopez in the first round of the French Open.
'I don't owe them any money': Palmer
"If I want to pay him a million dollars a week I will," says Clive Palmer defending $4000 weekly payments to his nephew and director of collapsed Queensland Nickel while former staff of the company claim they are still owed money.
How the system for your super will now work
Recommendations from the Productivity Commission will boost your super and simplify the system. Economics editor Peter Martin explains.
Woman's body found at Gladesville construction site
Police are investigating after the woman's body was found on Tuesday morning.
- by Rachel Clun
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Politics Live: Australians 'disgusted' by Barnaby Joyce's paid interview, minister says
And the debate over China influence surfaces again following revelations former Labor foreign minister Bob Carr has used a Labor senator to quiz the government.
- by Fergus Hunter
Warner, Bancroft set for Territory stint
NT Cricket is set to confirm that David Warner and Cameron Bancroft will play in Darwin's limited-overs Strike League.
Ex-captain Gallen's problem with the NSW backline
The former NSW captain is confident of a Blues series win, but has concerns over the defensive clout of an almost completely new backline.
- by Scott Bailey
Japan's 'pleasure' industry poised for Olympics, World Cup boost
With Japan hosting Rugby World Cup and Olympics in consecutive years, 'love hotels' and condom companies are set to cash in.
- by Jack Tarrant
Hamilton downplays Ricciardo Mercedes move
Lewis Hamilton has poured cold water on Daniel Ricciardo's hopes of moving to Mercedes next year.
Ex-boyfriend of Cecilia Haddad to return to Sydney: reports
Mario Marcelo Santoro was named by NSW Police as a person of interest, but travelled to Brazil before they could speak to him.
- by Rachel Clun
Korean Air chairman's wife faces abuse allegations
The wife of Korean Air Lines Chairman, Lee Myung-hee, arrived at a Seoul police station for questioning over assault and abuse allegations, just four years after her daughter was arrested for a 'nut rage' incident.
Lava reaches Hawaiian geothermal plant
Lava from Hawaii's erupting Kilauea volcano has covered a potentially explosive well at a geothermal power station.
Japanese 'pleasure' industry looks to cash in on 2020 Olympics
As Japan prepares to host some of the world's biggest sporting events in the next two years, Japanese condom makers and love hotels hope to raise their profiles.
Malian migrant 'hero' meets French President Macron
Mamoudou Gassama, a Malian migrant, received a certificate of bravery and dedication and a medal from the French President Macron after he saved a child hanging from a ledge.
LeBron carries Cavs back to finals
LeBron James squeezed every last ounce of effort from his sometimes misfiring Cleveland teammates to lead the Cavaliers back to the NBA Finals Sunday night.
Outrage over reports of 'missing' immigrant children
Reports that the US government can’t locate nearly 1,500 unaccompanied immigrant children that it placed in care are causing outrage.
Fresh elections look inevitable in Italy
Italy's president set the country on a path back to fresh elections on Monday, appointing a former International Monetary Fund official as interim prime minister with the task of planning for snap polls and to pass the next budget.
eBay looks to shake up Australia's online shopping sector with unlimited delivery plan
eBay will give shoppers unlimited deliveries and returns on new items bought from thousands of Australian retailers for an annual fee.
- by Lilly Vitorovich
NATO chief to Russia: admit blame for MH17 crash
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg has repeated his call for Moscow to accept responsibility for the 2014 downing of flight MH17 over Ukraine.
Star gone: Hastings leaves Melbourne to join Sixers
The Melbourne Stars will have a new captain next summer after veteran fast bowler John Hastings opted to join the Sydney Sixers.
- by Jon Pierik
Trump and Abe to meet before North Korea summit
With efforts being made to reinstate the planned summit meeting between Trump and North Korea's leader, PM Shinzo Abe of Japan is not taking any chances.
- by Motoko Rich
Spanish prime minister to face confidence vote on Friday
Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy will face a vote of confidence in his leadership on Friday as corruption convictions handed down to dozens of people linked to his centre-right People’s Party threatened his six-year rule.
Britain's May refuses to relax Northern Ireland abortion rules
Ireland's decision to overhaul its abortion laws has set Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May on course for a showdown with her own Conservative party.
Wozniacki too good for Collins
Caroline Wozniacki emerged the big winner on rain-shortened day two of French Open.
Djokovic through to second round as Tomic and Wawrinka exit
A rain-shortened day sees two major upsets while Nadal's match was suspended.
The week in estimates: Michael Pezzullo, John Lloyd emails questioned, and some bad language
The weird, tense, awkward, funny or simply informative moments from week one of Senate estimates.
- by Sally Whyte & Doug Dingwall
Philippine agents kill militants who helped fight IS-linked forces
Nine militants from a group that helped the Philippine army hunt down IS-linked fighters in the country's south have been killed in a firefight with police.
- by Felipe Villamor
Worries after Chelsea Manning posts window-ledge tweet
Convicted leaker of government secrets is safe after a photo on her Twitter account apparently showed her on the edge of an upper-storey window ledge.
- by David McFadden
Wife of Korean Air chief summoned over abuse allegations
Lee Myung-hee has been accused of physically or verbally abusing more than 10 former and current employees.
French Open 2018: Wozniacki finds form, rain forces Sharapova off
Caroline Wozniacki has overcome a stuttering start to beat Danielle Collins 7-6 (7-2) 6-1 and book a second-round French Open slot.
How South Korea's President Moon Jae-in became the man in the middle
South Korean President Moon Jae-in is the man trying to broker a high-stakes meeting between two unconventional leaders.
- by Michelle Ye Hee Lee
Trungelliti's 1000km road trip with his granny led to Tomic defeat
Trungelliti's last-gasp journey from Barcelona was the buzz of Paris on the claycourt Grand Slam's second day of action.
- by Ossian Shine
Malaysia axes high-speed rail link to Singapore
Malaysia could pay Singapore compensation after cancelling plans for high-speed rail link from Kuala Lumpur.
- by John Geddie & Liz Lee
EU to ban plastic straws and cotton buds in effort to cut pollution
The EU has also been spurred into action by China's decision to no longer import part of the bloc's waste.
Today's cartoons: The illustrated news
The news of the day as interpreted in the work of our award-winning cartoonists.
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'Unrecognised crisis': 160km from Australia, women in serious danger
In our nearest neighbour the dangers facing mothers appear to be deteriorating, not improving.
- by Matt Wade
China syndrome: Why Fortescue is spending billions on a new mine
Fortescue Metals Group gives go ahead for an Eliwana project that will replace existing but depleting production and lift its overall ore quality.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
DFAT 'avoids rocking boat' in Chinese social media posts: defence think tank
Australia is trying not to rock the boat on the popular Chinese social media platform Weibo, the author of a new foreign policy paper says.
- by Doug Dingwall
Unexpected call puts top office towers on shaky ground
Ownership of key Australian office towers is set for a major shake-up following the surprise approach by the US giant private equity group Blackstone for Investa Office Fund
- by Carolyn Cummins
'Methodical': Nationals defend decentralisation push after Barnaby Joyce spray
The party says it will keep pursuing the project in "a measured and methodical" way.
- by Doug Dingwall
Picture Editor's Choice, May 29, 2018
A selection of photographs from around the world by Fairfax picture editors.
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Minister asks Australian War Memorial for 'detailed briefing' following Chau Chak Wing allegations
The Turnbull government has sought a "detailed briefing" from the Australian War Memorial.
- by Fergus Hunter
'All or nothing strategy': Mathias Cormann rebuffs compromise call on company tax cuts
Finance Minister dismisses case for $500 million threshold, insisting on "full package".
- by David Crowe
Bernard Tomic bows out of French Open
Bernard Tomic's French Open campaign is over following a tough four-set first-round loss to Marco Trungelliti.
- by Darren Walton
Opinion
Dairy farmers deserve better
Many dairy farms are family operations, and they’re feeling the squeeze.
- by Joel Fitzgibbon and Andrew Leigh
Former IMF official to lead Italy to new election amid political drama
Economist Carlo Cottarelli to form government after inconclusive March 4 elections left the country with an intractable political impasse.
'Spiderman' who saved child from balcony offered French citizenship
Macron said Mamoudou Gassama would be rewarded for his "exceptional act" with papers to legalise his stay, citizenship if he wants it and a job as a firefighter.
- by Sylvie Corbet
Wallabies, Reds legend John Eales honoured with Suncorp Stadium statue
Wallabies and Reds legend John Eales will become the first athlete from outside of rugby league to be honoured with a statue at Suncorp Stadium.
- by Vince Rugari
'I still enjoy being a kid': Mitchell's life in the fast lane
Of Brad Fittler's record 11 debutants to start a NSW cleanse, is there one as compelling as a 20-year-old father with the world seemingly at his feet?
- by Adam Pengilly
Aerial battle faces Wallabies with Sexton and Folau set to face off
Australia have the players to foil the Irish attack but must also come armed with superior fitness.
- by Georgina Robinson
Springboks appoint first black captain in 127-year history
Siya Kolisi rises above poverty-stricken childhood to lead South Africa against England.
Why a happy photo of Ivanka Trump with her child provoked rage
The First Daughter posted a photo with her son to Twitter and Instagram on Sunday, as images of children in detention circulated US media.Â
- by Jenny Noyes
'It was this year or never': Blues prop de Belin's Origin admission
NSW coach Brad Fittler confirmed de Belin and Brisbane flyer James Roberts would take part in the Blues' first training session on Tuesday despite niggles.
- by Adam Pengilly
Hazlewood pulled from tour of England
Fast bowler Josh Hazlewood has been forced to withdraw out of the one-day series in England because of a back problem.
- by Jon Pierik
Famous Russian painting damaged in attack after man 'overwhelmed by something'
One of Russia's most famous paintings has been badly damaged after a man attacked it with a metal pole after drinking vodka.
- by Andrew Osborn
Billions wiped from ASX energy companies as oil price falls
More than $3 billion was wiped from energy stocks on Monday as oil prices fell on the back of reports that cartel OPEC intends to lift global oil production levels.
- by Cole Latimer
'We had no option but to agree': Bankwest loan enforcement scrutinised
Stephen Weller has told the royal commission how Bankwest slashed the outstanding term of his business loan from 13 years to one year.
- by Clancy Yeates & Cara Waters
'Leftover' flu vaccines still available from some GPs and pharmacies
Despite a national shortage, health authorities are still calling for at-risk Australians to get their flu shot.
- by Aisha Dow
Brumbies could be searching for fifth-string hooker to face Sunwolves
If Folau Faingaa cops a ban the Brumbies will have to delve into club rugby to replace him.
- by Eamonn Tiernan
Mitchell looking forward to Gagai, Chambers challenge
NSW Origin rookie Latrell Mitchell says his opposite number Will Chambers will be hard to defend against. Vision courtesy: Seven News.
How's that? Surprise night visit catches out MCG cleaners
A cleaning company has been fined $132,217 for underpaying overseas workers at the MCG.
- by Anna Patty
The fix for Australia's multibillion-dollar superannuation 'mess'
Massive shakeup in $2.6 trillion super system would assign workers to best-performing funds for life.
- by Peter Martin
Vision of western Sydney 'aerotropolis' revealed
The new airport in western Sydney, which will be accompanied by a rail line and a "purpose-built" city, is due to be completed in 2026.
Taste of Origin will only make NSW Blues prospect Nick Cotric better
Blues coach Brad Fittler admits Nick Cotric was unlucky to miss out on cracking the top 17 for the State of Origin opener.
- by Caden Helmers
Cricket Australia urged caution on documentary's match-fixing claims
Broadcaster Al Jazeera was warned to not implicate Australian cricketers but it may have inadvertently done so through footage of the Test against India.
- by Jon Pierik
Updated
Ablett's second homecoming this year
Gary Ablett was reluctant to travel when he was on the Gold Coast but he will definitely be on the plane back to the Gold Coast for this week's match.
- by Michael Gleeson
AFL admits Richmond score review error
AFL football boss Steve Hocking admits improvements must be made to the score review system labelled an "embarrassment" by Tigers coach Damien Hardwick.
ACT Brumbies sign Wallaby-in-waiting Pete Samu from Crusaders
The 26-year-old will likely battle for game time with Brumbies young gun Rob Valetini next season.
- by Eamonn Tiernan
Britain's May refuses to relax Northern Ireland abortion rules
Theresa May faces a showdown with ministers in her Conservative party after refusing to back reform of Northern Ireland's abortion rules.
- by Andrew MacAskill
Safety concerns raised after chemical plant locks out staff
Company insists standards will be maintained amid a deepening industrial stoush
- by Anna Patty
Northey: these Demons can go all the way
John Northey, one of just two men to coach Melbourne to a grand final in the last half-century, says the 2018 Demons have what it takes to win the flag.
- by Daniel Cherny
Barnaby Joyce can no longer complain about privacy, says colleague
Darren Chester has said he's uncomfortable about MPs receiving payments for media access in light of Barnaby Joyce $150,000 TV interview.
- by David Crowe
Industry Super funds 'systematically' outperform retail funds: report
But poor performances from 10 are likely to put government pressure on the sector.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
'I'm relieved': Fittler questions Scott’s omission from Maroons side
The rookie Blues mentor also revealed how close Roosters star Luke Keary and Titans prop Ryan James came to earning a start in Origin I.
- by Andrew Webster
'Schools need to react quickly': Education expert urges smartphone ban
Smartphones are hurting education, warns Finnish education expert Pasi Sahlberg.
- by Jordan Baker
Origin's new odd couple are the future of a new-look Maroons
Ben Hunt and Cameron Munster's paths have crossed more than few times but they must now conspire to outwit NSW in the Origin series.
- by Phil Lutton
Exclusive
Bob Carr enlists Labor in new China influence row
The former foreign minister used MPs in his own party to ask questions about the man preparing an ASIO report about China influence in Australia.
- by Nick McKenzie & Nick O'Malley
Gallery: The best photos from around the world
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors
Full-strength Tigers set to pounce during Origin period
The full-strength Wests Tigers are hoping to cash in during the State Of Origin period.
- by James Buckley
Exclusive
An open letter to Russia prompted a surprisingly outpouring of support
The Sydney parents have been surprised by the response to their open letter to the Russian people.
- by Tim Barlass
'Lasting damage': Josh Frydenberg backflips on NSW brumby protection
Environment Minister Josh Frydenberg gives nod to NSW plan to protect wild horses in the Kosciuszko National Park despite labelling them "a bit of a pest".
- by Peter Hannam
'You can't be here': union official ignored warnings on safety
CFMMEU officials face allegations they breached right of entry laws at the $222 million Monash Freeway upgrade project
- by Anna Patty
NRL to use dedicated timekeeper for Origin after Sea Eagles-Storm bungle
The NRL will employ a specialist sideline official in charge of timekeeping to ensure the State of Origin opener is not subject to another sin bin bungle.
- by Adam Pengilly
'A wake-up call': Artificial intelligence boost for Sydney's new airport
The head of Western Sydney Airport wants to make it the country's 'first digital airport' and challenge Sydney Airport's near-monopoly.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
'One of the greats?' Buddy mural unveiled in Darlinghurst
Lance Franklin has been immortalised in a colourful Darlinghurst mural ahead of the AFL's Indigenous round.
- by James Buckley