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China ‘will meet Australia half way’ Premier Li Keqiang tells Albanese
The Chinese Premier has moved to reset relations with Australia, while Treasurer Jim Chalmers called for a “more stable” relationship ahead of a potential leaders’ meeting at the G20.
Barilaro’s salary conversations were ‘clearly inappropriate’
Senior public servant says former deputy premier John Barilaro was wrong to discuss remuneration with a potential candidate for the lucrative London trade role.
Five teenagers hospitalised after fiery crash in Sydney
Crash that caused hospitalisation of five teenagers from Sydney’s north shore was preceded by an earlier assault, police say.
One in five residents of Eugowra rescued by helicopter or boat
NSW Emergency Services Minister Steph Cooke said there were nine major flood warnings in place across the state, and “the entire central west has been hit very hard in the past 24 hours from flooding”.
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LoadingRecord dam spill inundates central west as more than 100 people rescued
Rescue helicopters are descending on Eugowra, west of Forbes, as authorities focus on saving lives.
‘Almost every shop went under’: Floods hit Molong as focus shifts to Eugowra
Rescues were made at Molong, Canowindra, Albury, Alectown, Woodstock overnight as parts of the region received almost 100 millimetres of rain in just six hours.
New pictures emerge of deadly air show crash as investigators probe tragedy
Officials probing the collision of two historic military planes that left six people dead said a key question is why the aircraft were sharing the same space just before impact.
Putin tried to assimilate a Ukrainian city. It backfired
National songs were banned. Speaking Ukrainian could lead to arrest. Young students were told they were Russians. But locals quietly resisted.
Australian troops join AUKUS wargames in face of threats
About 200 elite Defence Force personnel joined British and American counterparts in joint exercises that simulate conflict in the Pacific and mainland Europe.
$24 billion to zero: Sam Bankman-Fried’s fortune dissolves in days
The crypto mogul has seen his fortune wiped out in one of history’s greatest-ever destructions of wealth.
‘No additional PPE required’: Qantas fronts court over COVID safety showdown
NSW’s district court has heard allegations Qantas stood down a former health and safety representative after he raised concerns about cleaning aircraft inbound from China at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Why world markets watched Australia for a day
Markets hang on every word uttered by members of the Fed’s board and Christopher Waller’s comments to a Sydney conference were no exception.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
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Brownlow Medal
Umpire one of four arrested over betting on Brownlow Medal
An AFL umpire is one of four men arrested over suspicious Brownlow Medal betting in this year’s count, which was won by Patrick Cripps.
Moody, owners part ways after audio of jockey rant leaked
Peter Moody sent the owners of horse Amalgamation an audio update with an expletive-laden criticism of the jockey who rode the horse on Saturday.
Porsche driver Pusey found guilty over offensive photos
Images from a Melbourne freeway crash that killed four police officers in April 2020 were attached to a November 2021 complaint sent by Pusey to the Australian Financial Complaints Authority.
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Steve Coogan’s #MeToo rom-com has charm and chutzpah
Conceived in the immediate aftermath of the Weinstein scandal, TV series Chivalry tries to find a way out of the mess.
Have we reached peak reality TV with The Challenge?
Brihony Dawson says the Australian version of the long-running franchise is the “ultimate equaliser” with a cast sourced from a wide reality net.
Jackie O to take break from radio for ‘health reasons’
The news comes just days after she and KIIS FM co-host Kyle Sandilands toppled Ben Fordham to become Sydney’s most listened-to breakfast radio show.
Sydney
Sri Lankan cricketer accused of sex assault makes new bail bid
Danushka Gunathilaka’s second bail application will be heard by the NSW Supreme Court next month.
Genetic variant under scrutiny in Folbigg inquiry
A fresh inquiry into the conviction of Kathleen Folbigg over the deaths of her four children will examine a novel genetic variant shared with her two daughters that may cast doubt on her guilt.
Jury discharged in murder trial of corrective services officer
Officer A faced trial in the NSW Supreme Court after he shot and killed Dwayne Johnstone in 2019. A jury was discharged on Monday, unable to reach a verdict.
Left, right, out: The battle to save the centre on university campuses
Pratham Gupta, the UNSW Liberal Club president, says far-left and hard-right forces are shutting down genuine debate.
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Gender equality
NSW Liberals need courage on quotas: Natalie Ward
The NSW Liberals’ most senior woman in parliament says she wants to lead by example.
Politics
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GST
Cost of Coalition’s GST deal blows out by $20 billion
A deal to placate WA over its GST revenue was supposed to cost $2.3 billion, but it is on track to surpass $24 billion – just as government debt hits $900 billion.
Business
Elders’ shares sink as CEO retirement, La Niña casts storm clouds
Investors have reacted poorly to agribusiness giant Elders’ announcement that its CEO will retire within a year.
World
Republicans line up to blame Trump for Senate losses
“In 2018, we lose the House. In 2020, we lose the Senate and the White House. In 2021, we lose two winnable seats in Georgia,” said former New Jersey governor Chris Christie.
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Property
‘Very onerous’: The huge hurdle facing first home buyers
It’s not just rising interest rates; there’s another steep challenge for anyone trying to purchase their first home now.
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Title Deeds
Oroton’s Tom Lane to swap $40 million Byron home for Bowral
Emma and Tom Lane, of the Oroton fashion empire family, are swapping Byron Bay for the Southern Highlands.
Lifestyle
The eternal battle: Board shorts versus Speedos
First Nations swim briefs and longer styles with European flair have Australian men covered and uncovered this summer.
Culture
How Australian art galleries are responding to climate change protests
Security is an eight-letter word rarely spoken about by galleries and museums but the latest climate change protests have its leaders worried.
Sport
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Rugby League World Cup
The heat is on Mal Meninga, not Nathan Cleary, in World Cup final
The Kangaroos coach dithered in making a call on his starting halfback - and he could pay the price.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
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Brownlow Medal
Umpire one of four arrested over suspicious Brownlow Medal betting
Four men have been arrested with allegations inside information was used.
Ireland expect wounded Wallabies to come out ‘all guns blazing’
Following the humiliating loss to Italy, Dave Rennie will field his strongest possible team this weekend against an Ireland side also eager to improve after a “poor” win over Fiji.
‘You have to let us play’: Smith’s plea to majors over LIV defectors
Cameron Smith is likely to defend his British Open crown but has implored the PGA Tour to “rise above politics” and allow him and others to contest golf’s other majors.
‘Never forget the impact we have had on the world’: Paulo’s emotional address
Inside the Samoan dressing room in the aftermath of their historic World Cup semi-final victory over England, where Junior Paulo delivered an inspiring address.
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LIV Golf Series
‘I couldn’t be more excited’: Norman names venue for Australia’s first LIV event
After weeks of speculation, the Saudi-backed series has finally confirmed the course to host its first tournament in Australia.
‘I think we’ll see him take that new ball’: Hazlewood backs Starc
Josh Hazlewood believes Mitchell Starc will play in the one-day series against England, starting on Thursday, despite being dropped during the T20 World Cup.
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Back him or sack him, but Rugby Australia must reject Rennie’s contract games
Rugby Australia backed Dave Rennie’s spring tour strategy, but it doesn’t have to give into his desire for a contract extension.
Georgina Robinson
Chief Rugby Reporter
