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China warns G7, NATO that the era of ‘dictating world affairs is over’

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian.

Foreign affairs spokesman Zhao Lijian was on the attack, saying “the affairs of the globe should be guided by the UN Charter, and not decided by a small clique”.

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‘Common threat’: The US and EU move to thwart China’s ambitions in the air

Mutual interest is a strong motivation for détente. The US and EU have settled a 17-year trade dispute and plan to work together to limit China’s attempt to gatecrash the global aviation industry.

Stephen Bartholomeusz
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The West is not coming to Australia’s rescue. We need new alliances

The harsh truth is that there will be no Western alliance to contain China.

Sam Roggeveen

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Lucy Turnbull says women can be PMs, premiers and judges - but why not members of the Australian Club?

Lucy Turnbull says women can be PMs, premiers and judges - but why not members of the Australian Club?

The former Sydney lord mayor says the issue of membership at the Australian Club is a very personal one for her.

Roberts-Smith feared media would ‘intercept’ his phone calls, court hears

The former special forces soldier told his Federal Court defamation trial that a family friend bought him a prepaid phone to speak to former comrades.

Israel launches air strikes on Gaza

An explosion caused by Israeli air strikes in Gaza City.

The attacks, following an Israeli nationalist march in East Jerusalem that angered Palestinians, came in in response to the launching of incendiary balloons.

Dark Emu debate highlights problems with labels

If the controversy over Bruce Pascoe’s Dark Emu has revealed one thing, it’s that labels like ‘farmer’ and ‘hunter-gatherer’ have impeded our understanding of the Australian past.

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Cate Campbell was helped by the words of Sydney sisters Elin and Nele Schulz (pictured in 2016).
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Two young girls wrote to Cate Campbell in the dark days after Rio. The letters saved her career.

In the turbulent wake of the 2016 Olympics, Cate Campbell received a pair of letters from two little girls that helped convince her to forge on towards her fourth Olympics. Five years later, she met the sisters.

Shoppers with masks at South Melbourne Market as Melbourne’s COVID-19 restrictions continue.

We should have been wearing masks the whole time

Before the pandemic, I thought wearing a face mask was a little strange. I now think those people were right, and I was both wrong and ignorant.

Melbourne eases restrictions despite new COVID-19 cases

Melbourne eases restrictions despite new COVID-19 cases

Melbourne’s 25km travel limit will be removed and Melburnians will be able to visit regional Victoria from 11.59pm on Thursday, the state government has announced.

‘Timely intervention is needed’: Minister will ban councillors under ICAC probe from meetings

Local Government Minister Shelley Hancock has issued a warning to Georges River Council.

The NSW government proposes to ban two Sydney councillors being investigated by the corruption watchdog from attending meetings where their probe is discussed.

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ABC to relocate 300 staff from Ultimo to Parramatta

The location of ABC staff has been a point of contention for years.

The ABC has announced a plan to relocate staff in a push to become more relevant to its audience.

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Sydney roastery Campos Coffee snapped up by Dutch giant

Home-grown coffee company Campos, founded by Will Young 20 years ago, has been acquired by Dutch beverages giant JDE Peet’s.

The $50,000 deal struck to ensure Churchill heirloom remains in Sydney

Joyce Churchill, the widow of Clive Churchill, with his treasured 1948 Test debut jersey.

After years of wrangling, one of rugby league’s most precious pieces of memorabilia has found a fitting home.

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Matildas

Matildas took a small step forward but they needed to take a giant stride

The Matildas ended their losing streak with an improved performance against Sweden but they look a long way from Olympic medal contenders.

‘It sent a message’: Julie Bishop just got her own Barbie doll

‘It sent a message’: Julie Bishop just got her own Barbie doll

As a child, the former foreign minister played with a Jackie Kennedy doll. Now, she has been honoured with one in her own image.

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A search is underway after a spearfisher’s gear was found in waters off the NSW South Coast.

Search for spearfisher off South Coast after gear found in water

Police are searching for a spearfisher after gear was found about 150 metres off Narrawallee Beach Headland.

Police sat in disbelief during interview with  Dunbar’s murderer

Natasha Darcy’s police interview over the death of her boyfriend Mathew Dunbar

Even though her home is a crime scene, crawling with police and forensic specialists, Natasha Beth Darcy giggles as she sits opposite two detectives.

When the going gets tough at Nuix, the CFO gets going

Stephen Doyle

A profile on Strava, which tracks physical activity, shows that when Nuix announced it wouldn’t meet forecasts, chief financial officer Stephen Doyle did a 7.55km run.

‘Identical viral sequence’ of COVID cases in Sydney hotel

The Radisson Blu hotel on O’Connell Street in the Sydney CBD.

The health department said a couple and a returned traveller staying in an adjacent room caught the same flight from Doha to Sydney.

Ex-soldier hired investigator to check if woman had abortion

Ex-soldier hired investigator to check if woman had abortion

Ben Roberts-Smith has denied hitting a woman with whom he was in a relationship, as he sues The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald for defamation.

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Radio veteran Ray Hadley sells $7.7m Dural estate

Radio veteran Ray Hadley sells $7.7m Dural estate

Veteran radio broadcaster Ray Hadley sold his Dural estate on Wednesday after more than a quarter of a century as the suburb's highest profile resident.

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Sam Kerr looked to have regained some of the attacking flair that has made her one of the world’s most dangerous players despite being unable to break through against Sweden.
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Matildas

Matildas took a small step forward against Sweden, but they needed to take a giant stride

The Matildas ended their losing streak with an improved performance against Sweden but they look a long way from Olympic medal contenders.

Emma McKeon’s 100m freestyle heat swim was the ninth-fastest in history.

McKeon cleared for take-off after blistering 100m freestyle heat

Cate Campbell has been the face of the 100m freestyle in Australia but Emma McKeon has mounted a major challenge with the fastest global swim since 2019.

Brian To’o and Jarome Luai in Mark Hughes Foundation beanies before Origin 1 in Townsville.
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NRL 2021

The one week of the season when rugby league learns to love

The Beanie for Brain Cancer Round is a reminder of the good rugby league can be when it isn’t so consumed with self-interest.

Andrew Webster
Andrew Webster

Chief Sports Writer

Kyle Chalmers is in fine form.

‘The greatest race in history’: King Kyle locked in for Tokyo rumble

Kyle Chalmers has locked in his spot for one of the biggest races of the Tokyo Olympics as he prepares to defend his 100m freestyle Olympic crown.

Paul Gallen.

‘That’s not a corporate fighter. That’s a boxer’: Why Huni should fear Gallen

Some have dismissed Paul Gallen as another ex-footballer looking to make a buck out of boxing. Only part of this is true when it comes to the former Sharks captain.

NRL injury.

‘Left with no alternative’: NRL flags potential rule changes to combat milking

NRL football boss Graham Annesley said the game will be forced to consider rule changes if coaches and players do not self regulate the problem. 

Joyce Churchill, the widow of Clive Churchill, with his treasured 1948 Test debut jersey.

The $50,000 deal struck to ensure Churchill heirloom remains in Sydney

After years of wrangling, one of rugby league’s most precious pieces of memorabilia - Clive Churchill’s debut Test jersey - has found a fitting home.

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