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‘We’re in lockstep’: Biden hails Australia at meeting with Morrison
US President Joe Biden has declared Australia is America’s closest and most reliable ally during his first one-on-one meeting with Scott Morrison.
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National security
Keating turns fury on Labor, government over military ‘surrender’
Not content with accusing the government of selling out Australia’s security interests, Paul Keating has opened fire on his own side as well.
Top EU leader rebukes Morrison during awkward New York encounter
As more countries openly criticise the new AUKUS pact, European Council President Charles Michel reminded the PM of the need for “transparency and loyalty”.
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Glasgow summit
Xi says China will not build new coal-fired power projects abroad
Xi provided no details in his announcement, but China has been under heavy diplomatic pressure to put an end to its coal financing overseas.
Clear majority of Australians want net zero emissions by 2050
More than half of the Australians surveyed in the Resolve Political Monitor also want a stronger emissions reduction target for 2030.
Woman, two children die in ‘horrendous’ crash
Police said the car was being driven by a woman with five children on board when it left the road and crashed down on embankment on Wisemans Ferry Road, Central Mangrove.
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Extreme weather
Victoria hit by earthquake as buildings shake from Melbourne to Canberra
Buildings shook across Victoria on Tuesday morning just after 9am, with residents from metropolitan Melbourne to Geelong to Gippsland reporting violent shaking.
‘It will not be tolerated’: Victorian Premier warns on violent protests
Dan Andrews says not everyone protesting in Melbourne’s CBD yesterday was a tradie and the actions of a few shouldn’t cast a shadow on the majority of people in construction doing the right thing.
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Nationals
Nationals explode over George Christensen’s call to arrest police officers
George Christensen’s comments supporting “freedom fighters” at rallies in Melbourne have reignited fierce divisions within the National Party.
FBI, coroner confirm Gabby Petito’s death a homicide
Police search swamplands near the home of Petito’s boyfriend Brian Laundrie, who has gone missing
Prince Andrew’s fight or flight moment: 21 days to decide his defence
A saga that has dragged on for a decade since Giuffre first made her claims public in 2011 now faces a three-week deadline.
Tom Ford’s husband, fashion journalist Richard Buckley, dead at 72
The former editor of Vogue Hommes International passed away with Ford and their son by his side. Their love story, spanning 35 years, began with a chance encounter in an elevator.
I’m being excluded from perks, and it’s starting to hurt
Long-term contractors should be made to feel part of the team, says Dr Kirstin Ferguson, so it’s definitely worth speaking up to the boss.
Smash-hit musical Hamilton to return to Sydney stage
The lights are set to go up again on the musical nearly three months after it was forced to shut.
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Public transport
Union plans train strike across NSW as industrial dispute intensifies
Train drivers say they will strike next Tuesday, bringing the state’s rail network to a halt, as a prolonged industrial dispute with the government intensifies.
Man charged after woman’s body found in forest cabin
Police said the 34-year-old woman’s body was found in a cabin on Pole Dump Forest Road in Bulga Forest about 11.30am on Saturday.
Prime Minister’s nephew ‘on the cusp’ of jail, fined $26k over building offences
Mitchell Cole blamed a cocaine addiction for his failure to complete work for which he had accepted tens of thousands of dollars from multiple clients.
Peak legal body calls for fairer NSW land acquisition laws
NSW’s peak legal body is calling for a wide-ranging review into the state’s compulsory acquisition laws to even up the stakes between the government and landowners.
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Coronavirus pandemic
How NSW’s ‘friend bubbles’ for children will work
The crisis cabinet has approved a new measure allowing kids in lockdown areas to form social bubbles in groups of three.
Politics
Analysis finds $300m paid to farmers to keep trees they were unlikely to clear
A Commonwealth carbon credit scheme that paid out millions in public funds to landholders has been called into question by experts.
Business
Thousands of bank customers seek hardship help as lockdowns bite
The number of bank customers granted financial hardship assistance has rocketed as lockdowns in NSW and Victoria see more people working reduced hours or stood down.
World
Taliban appoint UN Ambassador and ask to address the assembly
Earlier, an Afghan rapper and activist pleaded with world leaders not to recognise the militants unless they guaranteed rights for women.
Opinion
Morrison is making an enemy of China - and Labor is helping him
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Property bydomain
'Eye-watering': How much further could property prices rise from here?
Less than three months ago the big banks were predicting interest rates – and mortgage repayments – could rise sooner than expected and slow the market. Then along came Delta.
Want to rent by the beach this summer? Get in line
With no end in sight for remote working, and beaches still off-limits for those who live more than five kilometres away, coastal abodes in these neighbourhoods are in strong demand.
Life & Culture
For some women, a connection may exist between poor sleep and hormones
Honouring your natural daily hormone fluctuations can help keep your sleep on track. Here’s how to do it.
Sport
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NRL 2021
An embarrassment and a debacle: Tigers boss’ candid Q&A over Maguire saga
Wests Tigers chairman Lee Hagipantelis has answered the tough questions about a controversial review process that led to the club backing coach Michael Maguire.
Son of Wallabies legend picked for England as Jones prepares to call time
Eddie Jones has confirmed he will finish up with England in 2023 after the biggest selection shake-up of his six-year stint, which included picking Louis Lynagh.
How Latrell Mitchell is helping Souths prepare to shut down Tommy Turbo
Latrell Mitchell still has a role in South Sydney’s finals campaign and it just happens to be that of Manly superstar Tom Trbojevic.
Wallabies workhorse Koroibete ‘best in the world’ but hasn’t earned rest yet
A video of Marika Koroibete’s incredible work rate has Wallabies officials saying there is no better winger in world rugby.
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Speedy Brown the revelation in 25th straight win for evolving Australia
If evolution is the value Australia’s women have added to their team charter, then Darcie Brown’s four-wicket blast in the first ODI against India in Mackay was something closer to a revelation.
‘I’d love a talk with Brian’: Meninga out to woo To’o for Kangaroos
Mal Meninga will sit down with Brian To’o to discuss his international aspirations as he pushes hard to return in Saturday’s preliminary final against Melbourne.
Reynolds dismisses Rabbitohs doubters as Souths ready for Sea Eagles
For a team coming off their equal second-best season in history, Souths don’t have a lot of friends in the finals. That’s just the way Adam Reynolds likes it.
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‘It’s incredible’: Australia’s plan to resettle Afghan refugees through football
Football Australia is working with the federal government to integrate 3000 Afghan refugees into community clubs to ease their adjustment into Australia.