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Sexual violence allegations  against NSW minister threaten Berejiklian government’s hold on power

Sexual violence allegations  against NSW minister threaten Berejiklian government’s hold on power

The NSW Disability Minister has stood down from cabinet and will move to the crossbench amid revelations he is the subject of a police investigation into sexual violence-related allegations. He has denied any wrongdoing.

Six Victorians isolate after sharing hotel floor with COVID patient

The returning travellers have been  quarantined for another 14 days after completing their original quarantine at the Adelaide hotel where a man later tested positive.

Reynolds ready to help police on handling of Higgins rape allegations

Senator Linda Reynolds has given a statement to police about the alleged rape of her former staffer in her office and is now focusing on overhauling the NDIS.

Made in Vietnam: why Hanoi wants to make its own vaccine

Vietnam is developing its own COVID-19 vaccines.

Vietnam is facing a fresh battle with the virus but with fewer than 4000 total cases among its nearly 100 million people, it has stood out from the pack.

Sporting clubs jostle for slice of new WestConnex park

Clubs representing football, athletics and hockey players are pushing for synthetic grass, multi-purpose courts, spectator seating, an athletics track and an indoor sports centre.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

Jacinda Ardern plans for New Zealand to re-connect with post-pandemic world

Tough lockdowns and its geographical location has helped the country eliminate the coronavirus but left the nation isolated from the rest of the world. 

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NRL 2021

‘One of the toughest decisions I’ve made’: Why Reynolds joined Broncos

Adam Reynolds will join the Brisbane Broncos at the end of the season.

In his first interview since signing for the Broncos, Adam Reynolds explains why he’s joining Brisbane over staying with his beloved South Sydney.

Man charged with murder after death of Rushcutters Bay boyfriend

Man charged with murder after death of Rushcutters Bay boyfriend

A man has been charged over the alleged murder of another man, believed to be his boyfriend, at an apartment block in Rushcutters Bay in Sydney’s inner east on Wednesday.

Federal budget 2021

In stinging critique, former British PM says progressive politics is facing extinction

Tony Blair was prime minister for a decade.

Tony Blair has penned a withering critique of the far-left and its approach to culture, gender, race and identity.

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Crown’s biggest threat isn’t regulators, it’s the toxicity between China and Australia

When international borders reopen, Australian casinos will surely be even more firmly in the Chinese government’s sights than barley, timber, wine or coal.

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Never mind who started it, it’s clear who benefits from the violence in Gaza and Israel right now

Never mind who started it, it’s clear who benefits from the violence in Gaza and Israel right now

A little war now and then is good for Hamas and for Binyamin Netanyahu.

Gwynne Dyer

‘Big heart full of love’: TV’s most delightful romance show is back

Michael from Love on the Spectrum.

Love on the Spectrum’s breakout star and quintessential gentleman Michael is enjoying his unexpected celebrity.

Common skincare habits wreaking havoc on your skin

From underestimating the power of sleep to the pesky pimple you want to squeeze; three experts share the skincare habits jeopardising a good complexion.

Breastfeeding association defends creation of ‘chestfeeding’ booklet

The Australian Breastfeeding Association says the resource was created for an LGBTQ+ audience and there are no plans to adopt the ‘chestfeeding’ term more widely.

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FEDERAL BUDGET 2021

Federal Auditor-General Grant Hehir.

Audit Office funding boost will return scrutiny to government

The Auditor-General will be able to hire more staff and examine 48 government programs each year after the budget included $61.5 million more funding.

Sharemarket returns for biotech investors remain hard to come by.

Tax breaks for home-grown patents to spur innovation

Income earned from Australian-developed and registered patents will be taxed at a concessional tax rate of 17 per cent from July next year.

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Khanh Xuan Pham (left) was jailed for a maximum of 30 years and seven months for brutally murdering his acquaintance Goran Stevanovic in 2019.
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‘Savage attack’: Khanh Xuan Pham jailed for 30 years for murder, mutilation

Goran Stevanovic was stabbed in the back with no warning and pursued when he tried to flee. His killer then cut up his body.

‘Water thieves’ face multimillion-dollar fine for allegedly taking 1200 megalitres

The company alleged took 1200 megalitres of water above its license allocation from the Gwydir River.

The case includes 43 charges, which each attract maximum penalties of $1-2 million, making it the biggest prosecution issued by the national resources watchdog.

NSW government announces $50 million package to tackle mouse plague

Mice outbreak in northern NSW

NSW Agriculture Minister Adam Marshall says an emergency application has been lodged for “the strongest mouse poison in the world”.

Migraine relief on the way for sufferers with new drug added to PBS

A new drug for migraine sufferers has made life easier; Jo Lay, a yoga teacher, is among those to benefit.

Emgality, a drug that could previously cost up to $6800 a year, will instead cost $41.30 a script.

Metro West station to be built on land owned by The Star casino

An artist impression of the new Metro station at Pyrmont

The NSW government has confirmed a station for its flagship Metro West rail line will be built on a Pyrmont site to be acquired from gambling giant The Star.

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Online gambling website founder offloads Bronte pad for about $12.5m

Online gambling website founder offloads Bronte pad for about $12.5m

Joshua Chan was also the buyer behind the Bondi Beach penthouse down the road that sold for a cool $20.1 million in March.

Real estate listings reveal our love affair with house plants is still on

Real estate listings reveal our love affair with house plants is still on

If real estate listings provide a snapshot of the interior trends of the moment, then it’s fair to say that indoor plants are continuing to have their moment in the sun.

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Adam Reynolds will join the Brisbane Broncos at the end of the season.
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NRL 2021

‘One of the toughest decisions I’ve made’: Why Reynolds joined Broncos

In his first interview since news of his signing for the Broncos, Adam Reynolds explains why he decided to join Brisbane over staying with his beloved South Sydney.

NSW Blues teammates James Tedesco and Tom Trbojevic.
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NRL 2021

Forget ‘Bennifer’, to win Origin the Blues need ‘Tedbo’

Andrew Johns says Manly’s Tom Trbojevic needs to play five-eighth for NSW so he can combine with fullback James Tedesco. Trbojevic will spearhead his side against the Broncos in Friday Night Football.

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 13:  The new Wallabies Indigenous jersey is seen on display after Cadbury was announced as a major sponsor of the Wallabies and Wallaroos during a Wallabies and Wallaroos media opportunity at the Rugby Australia Building on May 13, 2021 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

RA close in on 2027 World Cup after securing Cadbury deal

Rugby Australia revealed Cadbury as the Wallabies’ new major sponsor, and they have their eyes on the 2027 Rugby World Cup.

News of a delayed vaccine dose was welcome news for Australia’s leading swimmers as they unveiled the Speedo race suits on Thursday.

Swimmers get welcome vaccine delay ahead of cut-throat Olympic trials

Australia’s best aquatic athletes unveiled the Speedo race suit for Tokyo as good news was delivered on the vaccine rollout ahead of the Games.

Current and former Super Netball players have slammed alleged comments made by Ricky Stuart about netball.

‘We deserve more respect’: Netballers up in arms over Ricky Stuart comments

NRL 360 host Paul Kent on Wednesday repeated comments allegedly made to him by Stuart, which suggested netball wasn’t tough. It didn’t go down well.

Tim Paine has thrown his support behind Steve Smith returning to the Test captaincy.

‘I would support him’: Paine endorses Smith to return as Test captain

Six weeks after laying his cards on the table, Steve Smith has the backing of incumbent Tim Paine to return to the captaincy of the national men’s team.

Why Daine Laurie has no regrets quitting Penrith for strugglers the Wests Tigers.

Why $140,000 Tiger Daine Laurie has no regrets about quitting Penrith

The fullback always knew his former club would start the year like they have - they are chasing a 10th straight win - and that things at the Tigers would take time.

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