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Olympic gymnasts seek more than $1 billion from FBI over Nassar abuse

Olympic gymnasts seek more than $1 billion from FBI over Nassar abuse

Gold medallist Simone Biles is among dozens of assault victims seeking damages from the FBI for failing to stop sports doctor Larry Nassar.

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‘I thought if you stumbled, you’re off’: Opening Yeo hit sparks debate

‘I thought if you stumbled, you’re off’: Opening Yeo hit sparks debate

After the very first tackle of the match, Isaah Yeo was allowed to remain on the field. Whether that was the right call will long be debated.

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Queensland are in again, through Valentine Holmes. The visitors lead 16-4. Follow all the action: smh.com.au/sport/nrl/stat

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Queensland have struck first in the second half, through captain Daly Cherry-Evans. The Maroons lead 12-4. Follow all the action: smh.com.au/sport/nrl/stat

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Queensland have a 6-4 lead at the break in Origin I. Here's how the players have rated so far |

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State of Origin player ratings: How the Blues and Maroons fared in game one

We run the rule over the players who lifted in game one in Sydney and those who didn’t live up to expectation.

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A spectacular Dane Gagai try has handed Queensland a 6-4 lead at half-time, as the Blues were denied a late scoring opportunity. Follow all the action: smh.com.au/sport/nrl/stat

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Jack Wighton has the first points of the night and the Blues lead 4-0. Follow all the action: smh.com.au/sport/nrl/stat

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The biggest event in the rugby league calendar is here, as NSW and Queensland face off in Sydney for the first time since 2020. Follow all the action from the Origin series opener here: smh.com.au/sport/nrl/stat

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Origin I

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State, federal governments to create Australia’s first clean energy transition plan

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State, federal governments to create Australia’s first clean energy transition plan |

Energy crisis talks have ended with an agreement between states to deliver with the Commonwealth on a nationwide roadmap for the clean energy revolution.

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No quick fixes to cost of living pressures from Labor government |

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No quick fixes to cost of living pressures from Labor government

Economists and the OECD said any government assistance should be carefully targeted to avoid adding fuel to the inflation fire.

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The Herald's View: Sydney’s entertainment scene is back bigger and better

Sydney’s entertainment scene is back bigger and better

A year ago, the city was locking down, but now it finally seems to have got its mojo back.

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Extra staff promised to ease passport delays |

@angusgthompson

Extra staff promised to ease passport delays

The number of passport applications has increased from pre-pandemic levels of up to 9000 a day, to up to 12000 a day, with the number daily applications reached a record 16,400 on Tuesday.

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Australia’s iconic boots replace boat shoes for Commonwealth Games uniform | Damien Woolnough

Australia’s iconic boots replace boat shoes for Commonwealth Games uniform

With blazers, boots, ties and scarves, Australia’s athletes will sport the private school look – and finally we have a green and gold scheme that works.

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Tamil family touches down in Queensland on their way ‘home to Bilo’

Tamil family touches down in Queensland on their way ‘home to Bilo’

Finally back in Queensland, Biloela’s Murugappan family were all smiles as they were whisked away from Brisbane Airport on Wednesday afternoon.

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Port of Darwin lease to be reviewed: Anthony Albanese |

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Port of Darwin lease to be reviewed: Anthony Albanese

The prime minister has confirmed the 99-year lease of the Port of Darwin to Chinese-owned company Landbridge will be reviewed.

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Big four banks to pass on full rate rise to customers |

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Big four banks to pass on full rate rise to customers

The four major banks will increase mortgage rates by 0.5 percentage points, passing on the Reserve Bank’s latest rate rise to customers in full.

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Opinion: Court order to expose anonymous tweeter threatens all our democratic freedoms and safety |

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Court order to expose anonymous tweeter threatens all our democratic freedoms and safety

Regardless of your opinion of the rivals in this defamation case - PRGuy17 and the right-wing blogger - you should care what the ruling does to your liberty.

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Airbnb sued after Australians unknowingly made bookings in US dollars |

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Airbnb sued after Australians unknowingly made bookings in US dollars

The ACCC is taking Airbnb to court after holidaymakers were forced to pay more for their booking after they turned out to be in US dollars.

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‘As legal as garlic’: High times in Thailand as marijuana is decriminalised |

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‘As legal as garlic’: High times in Thailand as marijuana is decriminalised

The Thai government will hand out 1 million cannabis plants to registered households, who can grow as many as they like.

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The Sydney Morning Herald Retweeted

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The Herald's Origin blog is underway! Follow along to get your questions answered by Paul Gallen and Sam Thaiday, and for all the lead up coverage you need ahead of tonight's opener: bit.ly/3H3aqJj

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Michael Chammas

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ORIGIN GAME DAY LIVE BLOG Reply with your questions for Paul Gallen and Sam Thaiday. They’ll be joining the

live blog from 2pm to talk all things Origin - and rugby league - ahead of tonight’s series opener. Fire away and be kind.

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Opinion: The World Bank’s gloomy economic outlook might be too optimistic | Stephen Bartholomeusz

The World Bank’s gloomy economic outlook might be too optimistic

The latest World Bank assessment of the state of the global economy and what the future holds makes for depressing reading. It may not have gone far enough.

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