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Want a peek inside the Caddick house? You’ll need $10,000 to get in the door

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As fraudster Melissa Caddick’s home goes on sale, see what is on offer for potential buyers.

Italy elects first female PM, a far-right politician: poll

A right-wing alliance led by Giorgia Meloni’s Brothers of Italy party looks set to win a clear majority in the next parliament.

Behaviour adviser to work in schools as conduct worsens

The NSW government will appoint a specialist adviser to help all schools navigate increasingly difficult student behaviour.

Optus data could be shared with banks to head off fraud risk

Optus data could be shared with banks to head off fraud risk

The government is preparing to take action to allow Optus to share data about customers affected by a massive cyberattack with banks.

Poll sends loud message to Dutton, Bandt on where public stands

Labor has the will of the majority of Australians. Now it must clearly explain how the Voice will work, and what it will achieve.

Our exclusive poll shows many people are willing the Voice to succeed even though the details remain unclear. That’s where the work begins for Labor.

Skyrocketing rates carve new $120b hole in budget

Interest rates aren’t just climbing on household mortgages. Rates on government debt have soared, carving a fresh $120 billion hole in the federal budget.

Slights, spit and a supermarket chase: call for scalps over uni’s wild ride

The University of New England was founded in the 45-room homestead “Booloominbah”, donated by the great-grandfather of chancellor James Harris in 1937.

Discontent had been building at Australia’s oldest regional university for years when its vice chancellor was accused of wiping her saliva on a schoolgirl’s face.

Kelly Slater’s tribute to ex-surfing champ who died after alleged one-punch assault

Kelly Slater’s tribute to ex-surfing champ who died after alleged one-punch assault

Slater said Chris Davidson, who died after an alleged one-punch assault outside a NSW pub, was “one of the most naturally talented surfers I ever knew”.

‘Use them or lose them’: 1.5m hotel vouchers not redeemed

NSW residents have been eligible for a $50 hotel voucher since February, but more than half of people are still sitting on theirs before the expiry in two weeks.

Kerry Stokes, Gillon McLachlan and lachlan Murdoch at the AFL Grand Final on Saturday, September 25.

Best seats at the AFL grand final guaranteed for $4.5 billion

There are no cheap seats at an AFL grand final, but just look at the spot $4.5 billion buys you.

Why the Eels’ last premiership winner can’t wait for the phone to stop ringing

John Monie celebrates as the final whistle sounds in the 1986 grand final.

Until the Eels break their title drought, John Monie will be known as the last coach to lead them to glory. It’s a tag he’s ready to pass to Brad Arthur.

The Eels tragic who stole the show after Parramatta’s win

Paul Galvin represents a legion of diehard fans who have been waiting more than three decades for the Eels to end the longest premiership drought in rugby league.

Elly has at least six secret siblings. She’s not allowed to know their names

Elly has at least six secret siblings. She’s not allowed to know their names

There is a growing push for donor-conceived people to have the right to know their genetic siblings.

Too tired to drive home, doctors are ‘sleeping under desks’

Overworked junior doctors are making clinical mistakes due to fatigue, raising concerns that burnout is putting patients at risk.

North Asia correspondent Eryk Bagshaw outside the home of the assassin of Shinzo Abe in Nara, Japan.

In a divided Japan, Shinzo Abe’s assassin finds his target

A series of dents can be seen on the front door of where Shinzo Abe’s assassin Tetsuya Yamagami used to live in Nara, Japan.

How to eat less meat to save money, your health, and the planet

Going flexitarian can save your health and your budget.

Going flexitarian makes you healthier and saves you money as grocery bills rise. Here’s how to do it.

Rihanna to headline Super Bowl half-time show

Rihanna has confirmed she will headline the 2023 Super Bowl half-time show in February.

The singer turned down the same show in 2019 because of the way Colin Kaepernick had been treated.

Qantas surges into top five as world’s best airline named

Despite passenger outrage over record flight delays and cancellations and lengthy waits for customer service responses, Qantas has been named the world’s fifth-best airline.

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Cody Walker abuses Panthers trainer Pete Green after the game.
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Sledge ignited Cody Walker’s attack on Panthers trainer

The Rabbitohs playmaker launched a verbal tirade at Panthers head physiotherapist Pete Green. Souths officials say he was sticking up for player Jed Cartwright.

The Panthers celebrate their NSW Cup triumph.

Panthers’ $17 million investment has club on verge of 113-year first

Penrith’s regular season outlay on their football sides delivered two more premierships on Sunday and a shot at a historic clean sweep.

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A flooded road in Gunnedah, in north-west NSW.

Warning for holidaymakers as cold front heads for NSW

Sunday’s spring sunshine is not set to last, with showers and thunderstorms predicted to roll through large parts of NSW.

Frustrated Optus customers getting the run around

Optus customer Chris Lekkas is concerned about the risk of identity theft as a result of the Optus cyber security breach.

Customers in Sydney trying to change their personal identity numbers on documents are frustrated with a lack of help from the telco.

‘Gross overdevelopment’: Amber Symond in legal fight over Potts Point reno

Amber Symond’s $4.9 million renovation plans for a historic building in Potts Point have been called a “gross overdevelopment” by neighbours.

Amber Symond has launched legal action over her multimillion-dollar renovation plans, which neighbours say will have an impact on their privacy, views and the heritage of the area.

Raw sewage leaking into Harbour amid row over Parsley Bay plan

Nicole McMahon (second from right) with residents concerned about Sydney Water’s plans to build a pump station at Parsley Bay.

Eastern suburbs residents have raised concerns about raw sewage leaking into Sydney Harbour.

Body found in Lake Parramatta following car accident

The man disappeared after being spotted at Lake Parramatta on Saturday evening.

Police have found a male body in a lake, believed to be the missing man who fled after being hit by a car.

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Penrith meet Parramatta in the grand final.

Grand final form guide: How the West will be won, and lost

The 2022 grand final shapes as one of the best. We break down the individual battles and tactical battles that will decide it, along with all the info you could ever need about the NRL’s biggest day.

An emotional Paul Galvin at home and (inset) at the ground.

The teary Eels tragic who stole the show after Parramatta’s grand final berth

Paul Galvin represents a legion of diehard fans who have been waiting more than three decades for Parramatta to end the longest active premiership drought in rugby league.

Deepti Sharma dismisses Charlie Dean with a Mankad.
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Within rules, yet players know ‘Mankad’ is underhanded as controversy strikes again

Deepti Sharma technically did nothing wrong when she dismissed Charlie Dean to win a T20 game for India against England at Lord’s – but is a “Mankad” acceptable?

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Why Eels’ last premiership winner can’t wait for the phone to stop ringing

Until the Eels break their title drought, John Monie will be known as the last coach to lead them to glory. It’s a tag he’s ready to pass to Brad Arthur.

Virat Kohli kept the score ticking over.

Yadav and Kohli star as India beat Australia to claim T20 series win

Australia have lost the third and final game of their T20 series to India by 6 wickets in Hyderabad.

Josh Reynolds is back to where it all began ... in Belmore.
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‘I wish I never left’: Reynolds’ $12k Dogs deal worth its weight in gold

The $1000-a-week deal is a far cry from the $3.5m deal Josh Reynolds signed with the Wests Tigers back in 2018, but money is no longer a factor for the 33-year-old.

Cody Walker abuses Panthers trainer Pete Green after the game.

The sledge that ignited Cody Walker’s attack on Panthers trainer

South Sydney playmaker Cody Walker launched a verbal tirade at Panthers head physiotherapist Pete Green, with the situation defused by players and officials.

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