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Australia votes
Full election results‘No justification’: Albanese tells China to lift Australian trade bans
The new PM issued the criticism of Chinese economic coercion while pledging stronger security ties with the US, Japan and India.
Free flu shots as state records 12,000 infections this month
Influenza vaccines will be free to people across NSW as early as next week in a bid to curb a massive rise in flu infections.
Opinion
Australia votes
A performance with a purpose: Biden welcomes Albanese to the top table
The US president hammed it up to make sure everyone knew the relationship between the US and Australia was in safe hands on both sides of the Pacific.
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
Opinion
Australia votes
Circle of political life turns Canberra upside down
The Liberal Party is undoubtedly the big loser from the federal election, but there are challenges ahead for all parties in this intriguing parliament.
Chris Uhlmann
Nine News Political Editor
Liberals at lowest proportion of seats since party’s first poll in 1946
The combined count of seats held by Labor and progressive crossbenchers is similar to Tony Abbott’s 90-seat victory at the 2013 election.
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Australia votes
Joyce, Canavan must share some blame for Liberal wipeout, McCormack says
Michael McCormack, who is considering a bid to regain the Nationals’ leadership, says Barnaby Joyce and Matt Canavan gave people an excuse to park their votes with the teals.
‘Cut the head off snake’: Police dismantle drug syndicate
Senior NSW police are confident they have dealt a fatal blow to the notorious, “mafia-like” Alameddine crime network after making 18 arrests in a series of dawn raids.
Star chairman defends email sent in ‘heat of battle’ over public inquiry
John O’Neill said the casino inquiry had triggered a personal “‘road to Damascus’ moment,” while sharing regret over an email insisting hearings behind closed doors.
Dawson pressed wife Lynette’s face in mud, former workmate says
Anna Grantham has told a court Lynette Dawson once spoke of a fight with her husband, Chris, during which he allegedly grabbed her head and she couldn’t breathe.
‘I wish I was exaggerating but I am not’: The hidden toll of teaching
Yumna Kassab never wanted to be a teacher, and here she ponders why she continues teaching.
‘Show respect’: NRL’s message for all as Hasler, Manly face fine
NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo wants to see coaches and players show respect towards officials as Des Hasler and Manly face being hit with a hefty fine.
‘I can’t really go back to Russia now’: French Open wildcard’s off-court conflict
Russian-born Australian Daria Saville has opened up about the volatile mix of emotions she’s experiencing amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its impact on the tennis tour.
‘We’re kidding ourselves’: The number Walker wants to change
South Sydney five-eighth Cody Walker says the Rabbitohs are far from where they need to be.
‘Elon, we need your help’: UN tells billionaires to ‘step up’ to solve world hunger
“This is not rhetoric and BS,” the UN’s World Food Program director said at Davos, calling on billionaires to “step up now, because the world needs you”.
Opinion
Coronavirus pandemic
Please, think of the people behind the numbers
The election has understandably dominated the news this week, but let’s not forget about the other battle that remains in our community.
Marisa Black
Contributor
Hills, roads, trails: How to become an all-terrain runner
Whether you’re training for an event or want to improve your running generally, these expert tips will improve your running on any surface.
Australia votes 2022
Chinese premier congratulates Albanese, hopes for ‘sound and stable’ relations
The move ends a diplomatic freeze of more than two years in which Beijing refused to engage with Canberra at the ministerial or prime ministerial level.
The niche party challenging Pauline Hanson in Queensland
The Legalise Cannabis Australia party is still within striking distance of snatching the sixth and final Queensland Senate vacancy from Pauline Hanson’s One Nation.
Opinion
China relations
What the Albanese government can learn from Ukraine
Mick Ryan
Military leader and strategist
Sydney
Guy Sebastian denies letting down former manager’s tyres, making explicit phone call
The claims were detailed in an AVO sought by Sebastian’s former manager Titus Day, which was read out in the District Court on Tuesday.
Hazardous surf warning for Sydney as city braces for potential La Nina winter
NSW’s wet-weather woes are set to continue with US meteorologists forecasting La Niña to persist through winter.
Mushroom hospitalisations jump amid ‘foraging’ craze
Since the start of May, the NSW Poisons Information Centre has received 56 calls regarding mushroom exposures as damp conditions create a fungi bonanza.
Bus driver dies after collision with unmarked police car
A bus driver has died and another driver has been hospitalised with a head injury after the crash in Sydney’s west.
Glory, glory to South Sydney as Albo sworn in by Hurley
It was a case of Rabbitohs No.1 fan being sworn in as new leader by another Souths tragic.
Politics
Biden greets Albanese with quip about quick arrival at international meeting
The US president joked that he wouldn’t be surprised if the new prime minister fell asleep during the Tokyo talks.
Business
Opinion
Aviation
‘Earn and burn’: Why Qantas wants to become a package tour operator
With money pouring into a new fleet, new routes and now curated package holidays, Qantas is spending its way back to growth.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
World
Analysis
China relations
Strategic confusion: Biden’s fifth Taiwan gaffe baits Beijing, rattles White House
The White House is again walking back the president’s gung-ho remarks about Taiwan. Is Biden confused or just indiscreet?
Opinion
What Treasury told the new treasurer... probably
Jessica Irvine
Senior economics writer
Climate shift: Albanese agenda warms bilateral relationship
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Climate action is the undisputed winner of the federal election
Tim Flannery
Chief councillor of the Climate Council
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Property
There’s a new government, so what’s next for house prices?
There was a raft of pre-election promises made to tackle housing affordability, so what effect will Labor’s victory have on property prices?
Coastal towns where prices have doubled in five years but are still under $1m
Property prices have reached new heights in many coastal towns, but there are still some coastal towns with six-figure median prices, despite rapid growth.
Lifestyle
Opinion
Kourtney Kardashian
The troubled marriage between the Kardashians and fashion’s bad boys
By committing to Dolce & Gabbana as the hosts of Kourtney Kardashian’s wedding to Travis Barker, TV’s most famous family are turning their backs on past controversies.
Damien Woolnough
Acting National Fashion Editor
Culture
‘I made no enemies’: Vince Colosimo talks Celebrity Apprentice
Vince Colosimo is used to playing different characters. On Celebrity Apprentice, the challenge was to play himself and not escape behind a mask.
Sport
‘We’re kidding ourselves’: The number Walker wants to change
South Sydney five-eighth Cody Walker says the Rabbitohs are far from where they need to be.
‘Show respect’: NRL’s message for all as Hasler, Manly face fine
NRL chief executive Andrew Abdo wants to see coaches and players show respect towards officials as Des Hasler and Manly face being hit with a hefty fine.
‘OK, maybe it’s possible’: Was Dani Alves courting A-League offer?
It’s often asked what exhibition matches do for the local game in Australia. With Dani Alves off contract and in Sydney, can the A-League tempt the Barcelona superstar?
Turbo the coach: New role for injured gun as Taufua ends 600-day exile
Manly plan to put Tom Trbojevic to use as he prepares for another lengthy lay-off while fan favourite Jorge Taufua makes a long-awaited return.
Analysis
Super Rugby
World Rugby’s head-high blitz must not miss ball-carriers
With its own statistics showing the tackler is getting hurt more often than the player being tackled, WR must tell its officials to focus more on the actions of the ball-carrier in the crackdown on high contact.
Wayne Smith
Updated
NRL 2022
Tigers set for boost with No.1 gun’s return, Dogs welcome back Addo-Carr
Fullback Daine Laurie named to return from a knee injury for the Wests Tigers while the side they beat last week will get their own speed weapon back.
‘I can’t really go back to Russia now’: French Open wildcard’s off-court conflict
Russian-born Australian Daria Saville has opened up about the volatile mix of emotions she’s experiencing amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its impact on the tennis tour.
Have Your Say
Senator ‘Bam Bam’: Pocock to enter a whole new ball game
David Pocock joins a growing list of top athletes entering politics. Can he make this transition work?
