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World politics
Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe shot: reports
Former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe is in hospital after collapsing during a speech. A gunshot was reportedly heard at the scene.
Murder trial ends without verdict after accused killer takes his life
Friday was meant to be the day Leisl Smith’s family got answers, after the 23-year-old vanished in 2012. Instead, they are left with only heartache.
ICAC witness found dead in office after giving evidence
Clifton Wong gave evidence to the Independent Commission Against Corruption’s probe into three other ex-councillors this week.
Opinion
Wimbledon
Sorry, tennis fans, but Kyrgios is not the worst thing in the world
How much should we care if the Aussie star spits at Wimbledon? With the whole planet in the toilet, I’ve mellowed.
Darren Kane
Sports Columnist
‘I am obsessed’: Nathan Cleary’s lifelong plan to be the perfect footballer
When it comes to the best rugby league playmakers, ‘the game is their life’. The NSW and Penrith halfback thinks about nothing else.
Opinion
Wimbledon
Nick Kyrgios’ free pass into the final is Wimbledon’s worst nightmare
If Wimbledon were to select the first player in the open era to receive a walkover into the final, you doubt Kyrgios would be uppermost in their minds.
Oliver Brown
The architect setting a suburban example with her award-winning home
Architecture shouldn’t be only for the elite, says Shannon Demicoli Battisson, who loves overhearing locals who stop to talk about her home on evening walks in her new suburb.
Exclusive
Public transport
NSW commits to changes to train fleet if unions halt action
A letter signed by two ministers was sent to unions on Friday morning ahead of a pivotal Fair Work Commission hearing.
The era of the ‘Millennial lifestyle subsidy’ is ending
Born too late for affordable housing and just in time for stagnant real wages, the generation could at least take advantage of cut-price convenience. But not any more.
An ‘atmospheric river’ hit Sydney, and the result was shattering
Every disaster movie starts with a scientist being ignored, so the saying goes. The flood disaster that enveloped NSW this week showed that the same patterns play out in real life.
Albanese and Ardern agree to a ‘reset’ in relations
Anthony Albanese and Jacinda Ardern have announced the nations will work on a range of citizenship issues.
Opinion
Boris Johnson
Johnson, the brazen survivor, finally succumbs
Boris Johnson has now been dragged from No 10 Downing St. But serious questions remain over his plan to stay on as caretaker PM.
Paola Totaro
Journalist and author
Analysis
UK politics
‘It’s never his fault’: The lies that paved the way for Boris Johnson’s rise and fall
As a young journalist, Johnson was sacked for inventing a quote from his godfather, the historian Sir Colin Lucas. His next furphies established a pattern.
The 20 new movies to stream this winter
With winter in full swing and the couch calling, here’s a bunch of new films to choose from, whatever your mood.
Apple’s ‘extreme’ iPhone security to combat hacks
Very few people will ever be targeted by a multimillion-dollar hack, but Apple’s new feature is designed to protect those who are.
Museums acquire Goose game so future generations can have a gander
Untitled Goose Game, the smash hit game about a rampaging goose, is to be preserved for posterity.
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Courts
Second attempt to have Guy Sebastian’s ex-manager Titus Day detained
Titus Day is on bail awaiting sentencing in September for embezzling more than $600,000 from his former pop star client, but the Crown wants him in custody now.
Second candidate snubbed for New York trade job
The revelation that Kimberley Cole was shortlisted before John Barilaro claimed the plum role will heap more pressure on the NSW government.
‘Unrelenting’ floods to place more strain on already-high food prices
Vegetable crops wiped out by this week’s floods won’t grow back for months, putting even more strain on already-high food prices.
Barilaro appointed to US trade role over shortlisted applicant
Award-winning global executive Kimberley Cole was one of three candidates shortlisted for the role in March.
Alleged firearms syndicate uncovered after creche, gym shooting
Police have arrested three alleged members of an illegal firearms syndicate identified during investigations into a shooting in Sydney connected with the city’s gang war.
See & do
The top five gigs you shouldn’t miss in Sydney in July
It’s a Splendour sideshow bonanza, with bona fide icons from recent decades coming to Sydney, plus a local delicacy before chaos descends.
From ice skating to musicals: the best things to see and do in Sydney in July
From ice skating to musicals to dancing to Kate Bush in a park, there’s something for everyone to enjoy this July. Get stuck in!
Politics
Herd Bali travellers through biosecurity to avoid agricultural catastrophe
Just one case of foot-and-mouth in Australia would wreak havoc on exports - and travellers can bring it back from holidays on their shoes.
Business
Updated
World markets
ASX on track for best week since March as resources edge higher
Strong resource stocks have lifted the Australian sharemarket 0.7 per cent higher in morning trade, putting the local index on track to record its best week since mid-March.
World
‘Unsustainable’: Tories push to remove Johnson before successor is picked
Some Tory MPs fear the government could remain paralysed if Boris Johnson remains in the job until his successor is chosen.
Opinion
Johnson was the most consequential UK leader since Thatcher
George Brandis
Former high commissioner to the United Kingdom and former attorney-general
Australia must look east more than west for export fortunes
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
Do Australian fans like Kyrgios? It’s complicated
Neil McMahon
Freelance writer
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Property
Governments spent $20.5b on first home buyer help that pushes up prices: report
Stamp duty concessions and cash grants have made housing affordability worse by increasing the amount home buyers pay to home sellers, the report author said.
Steve Smith sells stylish Vaucluse pad for $12.38 million
Cricketer Steve Smith and partner Dani Willis bought the home for $6.6 million in 2020 and transformed it into a far more luxurious residence.
Lifestyle
Rihanna is a billionaire, but is the celebrity beauty brand dying?
As the market of celebrity beauty brands reaches peak saturation, consumer fatigue is setting in.
Opinion
Pop culture
Want to know your future? There’s an astrology app (or several) for that
Genevieve Novak
Spectrum columnist
Culture
Billboard queen Angelyne makes us long for a less toxic era
Emmy Rossum’s drama about the 1980s personality whose self-image was plastered all over LA is a quaint but telling reflection on fame and modern media.
Sport
‘I am obsessed’: Nathan Cleary’s lifelong plan to be the perfect footballer
When it comes to the best rugby league playmakers, ‘the game is their life’. The NSW and Penrith halfback thinks about nothing else.
Opinion
Wimbledon
Sorry, tennis fans, but Nick Kyrgios is not the worst thing in the world right now
How much should we care if the Aussie star spits, swears and dares to wear red at Wimbledon? With the whole planet in the toilet, I’ve mellowed regarding Kyrgios. Not completely mind you.
Darren Kane
Sports Columnist
Live
Test cricket
Second Test, day one LIVE updates: Maxwell set to be overlooked as Australia aim to sweep Sri Lanka
Follow all the action from our live blog as Australia take on Sri Lanka on the opening day of the second Test at the Galle International Stadium.
LeBron. Tiger. Roger … Kyrgios?
Nike had big plans for Nick Kyrgios eight years ago. It’s finally starting to pay off.
A Fortnite at Wimbledon: Inside Nick Kyrgios’ transformation
Nick Kyrgios was once so addicted to video games he wouldn’t want to leave his room when visiting some of the best cities in the world.
‘I couldn’t help but cry’: Meet the Tigers’ pathway pin-up boy
Justin Matamua isn’t due to join the Tigers’ top 30 until 2024, but he is already on the cusp of an NRL debut.
Why Matt Burton’s bombs are forcing a change to the Origin broadcast
Even the world-renowned Spidercam is not safe from the devastating aerial assaults from a NSW star who also says he’s inside the heads of Queensland’s rookie wingers.
Have Your Say
Nick Kyrgios’ free pass into the final is Wimbledon’s worst nightmare
If Wimbledon were to select the first player in the open era to receive a walkover into the final, you doubt Nick Kyrgios would be uppermost in their minds.
