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Dramatic vision shows people, dogs winched to safety from floodwaters
Dramatic footage shows rescue helicopter crews helping winch to safety more people and pets trapped by fast-flowing floodwaters in regional NSW.
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LoadingMurrumbidgee village told it is too late to leave as Forbes braces for record flood
A small village on the banks of the Murrumbidgee has been told to shelter in place as floodwaters head downstream.
‘At least he only paid $10 for it’: Man, 91, was trapped in his house as it floated away
Henry Hoswell was inside his property in Eugowra when it was washed off its foundations.
Novak Djokovic allowed to play in Australian Open after visa ban overturned
Novak Djokovic will be allowed to contest the Australian Open tennis tournament next year after his visa ban was overturned.
Split between Perrottet and Kean bursts into the open over energy appointment
Internal divisions between the premier and the treasurer have been revealed in parliament over the appointment of Paul Broad to the premier’s office.
Alleged Dover Heights stabber makes mental health bid
A man accused of the attempted murder of a woman in Sydney’s east has applied for separate charges of unlawful entry in Bellevue Hill to be dealt with on mental health grounds.
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Cybersecurity
AFP steps in as Medibank hack data migrates from dark web
The Australian Federal Police are stepping up efforts to contain the fallout of the Medibank hack amid evidence that the sensitive health data leaked by the criminals is becoming more publicly available.
Kathleen Folbigg’s daughters likely to have died of natural causes, inquiry told
A rare genetic mutation was likely to have caused the sudden deaths of Kathleen Folbigg’s two daughters, two Danish research scientists have told an inquiry.
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G20 summit
Zelensky’s call to world leaders comes with stark warning
The Ukrainian president addressed G20 leaders and vowed not to concede any territory in eventual peace talks.
‘Excitement machine’ Kuol tipped to shock the world in Qatar
Garang Kuol’s A-League exploits have shown his countrymen he has what it takes to be the wildcard the Socceroos will need in a tough World Cup group.
McKellar disputes Mortlock’s view that Wallabies can’t win World Cup
Following the Wallabies’ loss to Italy, assistant coach Dan McKellar has spoken of ‘letting the country down’ and explained why rotation was necessary.
Raiders ramp up bid for Titans star David Fifita
If David Fifita wants a change of scene after an indifferent stint on the Gold Coast, then the game’s highest-paid player could find a new home in Canberra.
‘I wanted to right some wrongs’: Tim Rogers returns after 23 years
The You Am I frontman wants to “be more honest” than the “whiskey-drinking, wannabe, country folk singer” he once was.
Corden’s new TV show reminds us what a great actor he is
After making headlines for the wrong reasons, the former Gavin and Stacey star makes his return to acting in the relationship thriller Mammals.
Opinion
Retail
Four tips to help you save money on Christmas shopping
Online sales season is upon us. There are plenty of bargains to be had – without playing the game the websites want you to.
Joel Gibson
Finance expert
Frustrated by protests, Iran unleashes its wrath on its youth
Iranian officials have said the average age of protesters is 15. Some have been beaten and detained, others have been shot and killed on the streets.
Ransom attack cripples Vanuatu government
Australia is helping Vanuatu’s government rebuild its entire IT network after a cyberattack hobbled its systems.
World population hits 8 billion, but there are still not enough babies in China
Just eight countries are expected to account for half of the world’s population growth between now and 2050.
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Australian economy
If I can answer no to these three questions each day, it’s an excellent start
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Sydney
‘Everyone was in shock’: Molong shop owner says there was no warning
Robert Carroll said there was no warning for Molong, but the heavy rain had prompted his partner to check on his hat shop.
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iCare
Icare chief’s pay tops $1m as embattled insurer boosts salaries
The scandal-ridden state insurer replaced controversial executive bonuses with a fixed increase for 116 top staff.
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.
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.
Politics
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Wipeout
Revealed: The letter Morrison ignored that foresaw the teal wave
Thirteen moderate Liberal MPs wrote to Scott Morrison with two demands. Seven of them no longer sit in parliament.
Business
Analysis
Investing
Risky, niche investment options among worst-performing ETFs
Some types of exchange-traded funds are particularly risky and need to be treated with caution by investors.
World
Zelensky declares ‘beginning of the end’ in Kherson as spy chiefs meet
The Ukrainian President visited the city reclaimed on Saturday, while the highest-ranking face-to-face talks between US and Russia took place in Turkey.
Opinion
What happened when our e-safety commissioner emailed Elon Musk
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Can’t beat the algorithm: The one Brownlow bet that didn’t land
Jake Niall
Chief football writer, The Age
In Xi-Biden meeting, Taiwan’s future looms large
Eryk Bagshaw
North Asia correspondent
Perhaps to save the planet we need to damage it even more
Graham Phillips
Science journalist and astrophysicist.
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Property
‘More pain to come’: Most expensive properties record deepest price falls
Homes worth at least $1.54 million have been falling at a faster pace than their more affordable cousins, but what’s around the corner?
‘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.
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
‘Assembly-line Picasso’ or a cynical hack? Steve Keene explains his cheap art
The New York artist is often credited as the most prolific painter in history and charges so little that he just about gives it away. How does he do it?
Sport
Socceroos tip ‘excitement machine’ Kuol to shock the world in Qatar
Garang Kuol’s A-League exploits have shown his countrymen he has what it takes to be the wildcard the Socceroos will need in a tough World Cup group.
Raiders ramp up bid for Titans star David Fifita
If David Fifita wants a change of scene after an indifferent stint on the Gold Coast, then the game’s highest-paid player could find a new home in Canberra.
McKellar disputes Mortlock’s view that Wallabies can’t win World Cup
Following the Wallabies’ loss to Italy, assistant coach Dan McKellar has spoken of ‘letting the country down’ and explained why rotation was necessary.
Updated
Australian cricket
‘The schedule is packed’: Cummins’ IPL call to cost him $1m
Josh Hazlewood will play at least part of the IPL next year, but Australian captain Pat Cummins has withdrawn from the tournament because of the national team’s heavy schedule.
‘Hopefully we keep him quiet’: The Irish star who could have been a Wallaby
Canberra’s Mack Hansen will play for Ireland this week against the Wallabies. His former Brumbies coach Dan McKellar explains why he left Australian rugby.
Exclusive
Rugby League World Cup
World Cup investigating alleged Manchester brawl involving Roosters star
Complaints were made to World Cup organisers after a physical altercation involving Victor Radley in Manchester.
Analysis
NRL salary cap
NRL’s undeclared $60m at heart of players’ mistrust in CBA talks
The NRL admitted it did not declare $60m it received from broadcasters, undermining trust between players and administrators.
Have Your Say
Discipline, selection, a flawed system: Why the Wallabies have been so poor
Dave Rennie is under fire after Australia slumped to their eighth loss this season. What has gone wrong for the Wallabies this season?
