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Rescuer described first moments after finding Cleo
An image of the four-year-old in hospital with an orange icy pole has been released by police hours after she was found in a Carnarvon home.
Cleo Smith rescued from house just seven minutes from family home
WA acting commissioner Col Blanch said police body-worn cameras captured the moment detectives found and embraced the little girl.
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Police
WA’s top cop ‘broke down in tears’ after four-year-old found through ‘car clue’
“You wouldn’t see too many tears from commissioners these days,” Mr Dawson’s counterpart in NSW, Mick Fuller, said.
French ambassador accuses Morrison government of ‘intentional’ deceit
Jean-Pierre Thebault says the leaking of text messages represents an “unprecedented new low” that raises questions over whether other countries can trust Australia.
Department hired manager two years after TAFE referred him to the ICAC
ICAC found Hasan Mamun had taken more than $220,000 in kickbacks from a software company that received $6.8m from TAFE.
Analysis
China relations
Two presidents, one China: Climate change cooperation comes unstuck
The US-China relationship is at its lowest ebb since Trump left office. Climate change is no longer the salve that once brought them together.
‘Complete shemozzle’: ANZ criminal cartel case to continue
A Federal Court judge has given prosecutors a fourth chance to file a legitimate indictment.
Opinion
Cryptocurrencies
CBA puts the ‘brave’ into the brave new world of crypto
Whether Commonwealth Bank’s industry-leading move into crypto will tempt its competitors to follow suit remains to be seen.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
Opinion
Billionaires
The dangerous power of insecure billionaires
Why are people who have more money than anyone can truly enjoy so determined to keep every penny?
Paul Krugman
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NRL off-field behaviour
Penrith Panthers terminate Tyrone May’s contract
The premiers have decided to part ways with utility Tyrone May for bringing the club into disrepute with his post-grand final social media post.
‘Never take it for granted’: Why Skelton thought his Wallabies days were over
In his first interview since rejoining the Wallabies after a five-year hiatus, Will Skelton opens up on why he wanted to get involved again.
Sound West: Western Sydney gets its own SXSW-style festival
Australia’s “first major music and technology festival” will launch in Parramatta next year.
‘A fast-tracked connection’: Why Georgette chooses to date sober
A growing number of singles are opting to skip alcohol on first dates post-lockdown.
What to expect from ABBA’s first record in 40 years - and their last
Worse than the uncertainty of four decades of silence, it is a denouement that cuts deep.
GLASGOW CLIMATE SUMMIT
‘Big mistake’: Biden criticises Xi for not attending climate summit
In his final speech to the summit, Joe Biden said Xi Jinping had “lost the ability to influence people around the world” by not coming to Glasgow.
Opinion
COP26, a grotesque mix of rent seekers, hangers-on and political wannabes
In Glasgow, world leaders are only a small slice of a climate carnival best described as part-trade fair and part-public relations opportunity.
Bevan Shields
Europe correspondent
Sydney
Former Panthers junior given community sentence after triple stabbing
A junior footballer who stabbed an opposing player and two spectators is set to serve his imprisonment in the community after a judge ruled a life ban from the NRL would have already caused him a significant degree of impact.
Government to oppose proposal for coal exploration in Hawkins area
NSW Deputy Premier Paul Toole will move to stop a controversial coal project in the Hawkins and Rumker areas.
Safety investigators directed to delve into $40b rail corporation
It has been revealed that investigators were told to review the adequacy of measures dealing with ‘potential risks’ to rail safety.
Exclusive
Government grants
NSW to review grants amid concerns of pork-barrelling
Dominic Perrottet has ordered a review of his government’s processes for awarding grants, after his predecessor’s ICAC appearance reignited controversy on pork-barrelling in marginal seats.
Exclusive
Coronavirus pandemic
WestConnex sale to pay debt, not fund $5b recovery fund
Only $800 million from the privatisation will to go to the state’s signature COVID recovery fund, with the $4.2 billion shortfall to come from other sources of revenue.
Politics
High Court strikes blow to ‘backpacker tax’, in hit to budget bottom line
The decision paves the way for some working holidaymakers from overseas to receive a refund of the so-called “backpacker tax”.
Business
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Cryptocurrencies
CBA makes landmark move into cryptocurrencies
The Commonwealth Bank will allow its customers to trade a range of cryptocurrencies including bitcoin, in a first for a big Australian bank.
World
Sole surviving Paris attack suspect draws laughter in courtroom
Salah Abdeslam, who discarded a malfunctioning explosive vest and fled, is one of 20 men on trial for the attacks that killed 130 people in 2015.
Opinion
‘I don’t think, I know’: Macron breaks through Morrison’s fog of spin
Julie Szego
Author and freelance journalist
Time is running out for Albanese to step up and lead
Shaun Carney
Regular columnist
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Property bydomain
$9 million estate formerly owned by Prince Charles for sale with quirky catch
The first in line to the throne still holds the right to fish on the property whenever he likes.
Why are first-home purchases at a decade high when it's so hard to buy a home?
Property prices have spiralled since the pandemic hit, leaving first-home hopefuls scrambling to meet the deposit gap – yet many have found a solution.
Lifestyle
How ‘twin stress’ affects women when they take on too much
While the post-pandemic WFH lifestyle may be a godsend for working women practically, it may well be detrimental to our health physically, overloading our bodies - and our hearts - with toxic stress.
Culture
Sydney Film Festival starts today – here are 20 of the best movies to see
From Campion and Almodovar to complete unknowns, the city’s biggest annual cinema extravaganza offers a wide range of prospects.
Sport
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NRL off-field behaviour
‘We understand our responsibilities to the game’: Panthers sack May
The premiers have decided to part ways with utility Tyrone May for bringing the club into disrepute with his post-grand final social media post.
‘We respected the Melbourne Cup’: Golden Slipper gets huge prizemoney boost
The world’s richest two-year-old classic has received a huge stakes increase - announced less than 24 hours after the race that stops the nation.
Analysis
Test cricket
Why India’s Gabba heroics are a false dawn for England
India’s impressive performance in Australia last summer should offer little joy to England.
Long-term view rules Pucovski out of first Ashes Test
Will Pucovski’s long-term future has been placed ahead of his more immediate value to Australia’s unsteady Ashes batting line-up.
‘You never take it for granted’: Why Skelton thought his Wallabies days were over
In his first interview since rejoining the Wallabies after a five-year hiatus, Will Skelton opens up on why he wanted to get involved again.
Updated
Melbourne Cup
Incentivise and Tralee Rose being monitored after Cup
Trainer Peter Moody has played down concerns about Incentivise after the stable detected swelling in the Melbourne Cup runner-up’s near foreleg when he cooled down after the race.
Former All Black Hayman reveals dementia diagnosis
The 41-year-old said his condition led to alcohol abuse, suicidal thoughts and erratic behaviour.
Have Your Say
Melbourne Cup finishing order: Assessing each runner and what the jockeys said
The finishing order is in for the 161st running of the Melbourne Cup at Flemington. It’s the race that stops a nation and this year was no different.
