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'Very humiliating': Alan Tudge's staffer says he was a bully who left her in tears

Alan Tudge and Rachelle Miller arrive in 2017, the year the couple had an affair.

A former adviser to Population Minister Alan Tudge has lodged a formal complaint that alleges he engaged in workplace bullying and intimidation that left her "anxious and afraid".

  • by David Crowe

Albanese facing leadership unrest after 'almighty row' during meeting

Albanese facing leadership unrest after 'almighty row' during meeting

Deep divisions within Labor over climate policy have triggered fresh unrest about Anthony Albanese's leadership.

  • by Rob Harris

What's in it for them? China and Russia stay silent on US election

Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin in Moscow last year.

Among the leaders who are yet to congratulate Joe Biden days after all US networks called the race for the former vice-president, China's Xi Jinping and Russia's Vladimir Putin stand out.

  • by Eryk Bagshaw

Senior Jesuits charged with historical sex offences at elite Sydney Catholic school

St Ignatius, Riverview.

Former Jesuit brothers at two of Australia's most prestigious Catholic schools have been charged with historical child sex offences after allegations against them emerged recently.

  • by Richard Baker

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Frank was torpedoed twice during WWII. He's taking COVID restrictions in his stride

Frank was torpedoed twice during WWII. He's taking COVID restrictions in his stride

Nothing will stop these veterans from attending the Remembrance Day ceremony on Wednesday.

  • by Tim Barlass
The Monument complex in Surry Hills.

Porn stars in Monumental tussle on Oxford Street

What happens when adult film stars work from home? An Oxford Street strata body is learning the hard way.

  • by Samantha Hutchinson and Stephen Brook
Donald Trump and Boris Johnson, pictured last year at a NATO conference.

Trump's name spotted in Johnson's congratulations to Biden

Keen-eyed political observers noticed an unusual feature in a tweet from British PM Boris Johnson.

The arrest of one alleged child sex offender on the Central Coast in February led to the discovery of a further 13 suspects and 46 victims across the country as police uncovered what is believed to be an extensive online paedophile network used to share photos and videos of child abuse. Picture: Australian Federal Police

One arrest leads to discovery of global online paedophile network

Police uncovered what is thought to be an extensive paedophile network used to share photos and videos.

  • by Fergus Hunter
If all goes well, the vaccine would also be the first approved product for BioNTech.

Coronavirus vaccine leader began with a wild cancer research idea

More than 25 years ago, two doctors had an idea: to harness the immune system to attack cancer cells.

  • by Naomi Kresge
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US ELECTION 2020

U.S. President Donald Trump waves as he arrives during the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018. (AP Photo/Michael Probst)

US braces for turbulent handover as Trump fires defence secretary

Mark Esper's firing comes as a key federal government agency refused to sign the paperwork permitting Joe Biden’s transition team to formally begin their work.

  • by Matthew Knott
White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany speaks during a news conference at the Republican National Committee, Monday, Nov. 9, 2020, in Washington.

Fox News cuts away from Trump team making unproven voter 'fraud' claims

Donald Trump has lost the election but has so far refused to concede to the winner Joe Biden, defying US conventions.

Sydney

De Belin says alleged victim was joking about his fame, jury hears

De Belin says alleged victim was joking about his fame, jury hears

The NRL star told a friend the woman he is accused of raping was joking about his fame.

  • by Angus Thompson

Premier's office to face second probe over shredded documents

Premier's office to face second probe over shredded documents

The State Archives and Records Authority says it will assess the destruction of documents.

  • by Alexandra Smith and Tom Rabe

Tutors could become a fixture of NSW schools to close education gap

Schools will have access to an average of 1700 hours of tutor time under a plan to help students catch up after COVID-19

The $337 million scheme will equate to an average of $130,000 and 1700 tutoring hours per school.

  • by Jordan Baker

Police return to the crime scene of underworld figure shooting

Mejid Hamzy has been killed in what police say was a targeted and planned shooting.

Officers have renewed their appeal to the public for any information in relation to the shooting. 

  • by Sarah Keoghan

'Perverse signals': NSW clean power push clouds grid planning, prices

A new plan to transform NSW's energy market has been met with mixed reactions from industry.

Experts warn the NSW government's plan to underwrite the cost of new renewable energy projects could erode national efforts to improve the electrical grid and leave consumers bearing the risk of project price blowouts.

  • by Mike Foley and Nick Toscano

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State of Origin

Cody Walker returns to the No. 6 jersey.
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Only fools rush in to write off Maroons

The Eighth Immortal was left red faced after game one in Adelaide but still believes NSW can win Origin II — if halfback Nathan Cleary rediscovers his touch.

  • by Andrew Johns
James Tedesco will try to dig deep again on Wednesday night.

Cooked Chooks: Brad Fittler's big challenge is lifting weary Roosters stars

The Sydney Roosters have played a huge role in NSW's recent success, but has their long and tough pursuit of a third NRL title now been felt by the Blues?

  • by Christian Nicolussi

Politics

Infrastructure Department secretary Simon Atkinson told Senate estimates he made a mistake in his timelines during a previous hearing.

Bureaucrat allegedly hid Western Sydney Airport land deal price from bosses

The public servant stood aside over a $33 million land purchase in Western Sydney is being investigated for hiding details including the price from superiors.

  • by Katina Curtis

Business

Reserve Bank director Carol Schwartz said investors have lead the change in corporate Australia.

'It still happens': Sexism, inappropriate conduct rife in corporate Australia despite progress

Senior female board directors say there are still serious problems of abuse of power and sexual misconduct in companies but shareholders are driving change.

  • by Cara Waters

World

Then-cardinal Theodore McCarrick, pictured in 2011.

Report into disgraced ex-cardinal shows failings by popes, top clerics

The Vatican report says disgraced ex-US cardinal Theodore McCarrick was allowed to rise through the Catholic ranks despite repeated allegations of sexual misconduct.

  • by Philip Pullella
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Cody Walker returns to the No. 6 jersey.

Only fools rush in to write off Maroons

The Eighth Immortal was left red faced after game one in Adelaide but still believes NSW can win Origin II — if halfback Nathan Cleary rediscovers his touch.

  • by Andrew Johns
Rugby Australia is exploring the idea of a State of Union competition, similar to State of Origin in league.

'We welcome the competition': NRL unfazed after oldest rival becomes new stablemate

Rugby league and rugby union have been rivals for over a century in Australia ... but suddenly they've become stablemates.

  • by Chris Barrett
Former Blues half Mitchell Pearce says fans should back under fire NSW half Nathan Cleary. Coach Brad Fittler is showing faith in him.

'How about backing the guy?' Pearce leaps to Cleary's defence

For years, Mitchell Pearce was the definitive punching bag for NSW supporters. Now, Nathan Cleary is starting to cop similar blows as the Blues fight for survival in game two.

  • by Andrew Webster
State of Origin is set to shift back to its customary spot in the league calendar.

'More than likely': Origin set to move back to mid-season timeslot

On Thursday morning, all eyes will be on the TV ratings for Origin II. Unless there is a huge uplift in viewership, this will be the last year-ending series.

  • by Adrian Proszenko
As usual Virat Kohli shapes a hugely influential figure for India this summer.

Kohli's early exit sets scene for 'fiery' first Test

The man who presided over Australia's last success over India, Darren Lehmann is expecting a turbo-charged first Test that will take on extra importance given Virat Kohli's personal situation.

  • by Andrew Wu
Queenslanders have applauded Brad Fittler for trying to be like Mal Meninga.

'I see a lot of Mal in Freddy': Maroons pay Fittler ultimate compliment

Queenslanders are likening Brad Fittler to Mal Meninga for the way he has ignored the critics and stuck solid with Nathan Cleary and a core group of Blues.

  • by Christian Nicolussi
Australian basketball star Liz Cambage.

'I swore I wouldn't be back': Cambage's surprise return a chance to talk Olympics, race and fertility

On the eve of a new WNBL season, Liz Cambage reflects on keeping her Tokyo dream alive, why political statements matter and, on a personal front, how she is considering freezing her eggs to preserve her fertility.

  • by Roy Ward

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