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Choking back tears, Albanese reveals wording of Voice referendum question

Choking back tears, Albanese reveals wording of Voice referendum question

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese became emotional as he stood alongside Indigenous leaders to announce the wording of the Voice referendum, after weeks of intense debate.

‘Do you approve this alteration?’: The question Australians will be asked

The federal cabinet has  approved the final wording that will be inserted into the Constitution if the vote succeeds.

The Fed just made its choice. It could have serious ramifications

The world’s leading central bank has opted to keep up the fight against inflation. There is a lot riding on the decision.

Stephen Bartholomeusz
Stephen Bartholomeusz

Senior business columnist

Seven Sydney seats that will sway the election

The seven Sydney seats that will sway the NSW election

A string of marginal seats form a crucial battleground that both major parties are desperate to win.

Perrottet denies ambulance was diverted after he made phone call

Perrottet denies ambulance was diverted after he made phone call

Dominic Perrottet has been grilled again on his call to Health Minister Brad Hazzard which resulted in an ambulance taking his wife Helen to hospital.

‘Time to rise’: Christian activist charged after violent protest

Christian Sukkar allegedly called on “real boys” to shake up the LGBTQ activists planning to protest outside a south-west Sydney church.

‘I won’t be going to prison,’ Lehrmann texted friend after Higgins’ rape claim

Bruce Lehrmann enters the Federal Court of Australia last week.

The Federal Court has been shown text messages sent by the former federal Liberal staffer on the night Brittany Higgins’ rape allegation was aired.

Army helicopter crashes into Jervis Bay during exercise

Army helicopter crashes into Jervis Bay during exercise

Ten defence force personnel were on board the MRH-90 Taipan helicopter when the main rotor lost power and the chopper plunged into the water.

The Sydney suburbs where properties are selling at a loss

More than one in 12 Sydney properties sold last quarter did so at a loss amid the deepening market downturn, and results for sellers in some hard-hit pockets were worse.

Look who turned up to Tigers training? Dominic Perrottet made an impromptu stop at his favourite NRL club on Thursday.

Premier pep talk: Perrottet gatecrashes Wests Tigers training

Dominic Perrottet gave his beloved Wests Tigers an impromptu pep talk as both the state’s leader and the NRL’s strugglers chase unlikely victories this weekend.

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Education

I’m a university lecturer and wokeism is stifling free debate in my classroom

Concerns about trigger words and phrases can stifle discussion in universities.

In the classroom, I must be careful. The room is mined with topics that can explode without warning. “Racism” is one word that has triggered my students.

Yannick Thoraval
Yannick Thoraval

Academic and writer

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UK politics

British PM publishes his long-awaited six-figure tax bill

British PM Rishi Sunak.

Rishi Sunak is one of the richest MPs in British Parliament, and his personal wealth is something opposition parties have often used as a political attack line.

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Inflation

Are we blaming the wrong people for the cost-of-living crisis?

Nasty bracket creep and a bit of post-COVID tax catch-up are zapping more household income than higher interest rates.

Cherelle Murphy
Cherelle Murphy

Chief economist, EY Oceania

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Six foods that are better (and cheaper) for you frozen

From leafy greens to ready meals, the freezer is your friend when it comes to fast, affordable and healthy food.

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NSW election

Former Labor leader John Robertson with Chris Minns on the campaign trail last week.

Former Labor leader can’t understand Minns’ position on poker machines

John Robertson, for whom Chris Minns worked as chief of staff, said he has avoided asking his former staffer “why he’s done what he’s done” on gaming reform.

The promise of infrastructure is drawing people to Penrith more quickly than housing can be built to accommodate them.

People are flocking to this electorate on the promise of big builds. Now they’re waiting

The story of Penrith, an electorate on a knife’s edge in the state election, is more complicated than infrastructure failing to meet population growth.

Sydney

Junior teachers, Merna Oraha, left, and Yasemin Kurt,

Less philosophy, more skills: Radical shake-up for teacher training

The expert panel also proposed tighter standards so that teaching graduates can manage classrooms and poor behaviour.

High school teacher charged with assault after brawl inside classroom

High school teacher charged with assault after brawl inside classroom

Video footage from inside the classroom shows the moment a teacher appears to snap, allegedly assaulting a student.

The five words that led to a violent attack on a suburban Sydney street

The five words that led to a violent attack on a suburban Sydney street

It began with a simple social media post, and ended in a small group of LGBTQ activists being pelted with stones and glass by an angry mob.

Police issue public appeal over alleged Balmain bus flasher

The man was on the Route 433 bus between Central and Balmain.

Police have released photos of the man, who has numerous tattoos on his arms and legs.

Video shows LGBTQ protesters pleading for help outside Mark Latham event

Violence has erupted on the streets of Sydney, after hundreds of Mark Latham supporters swarmed a protest where the One Nation Leader was due to to speak.

Footage shows a large group of mostly men confronting about 15 LGBTQ protesters outside St Michael’s Church in Belfield.

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Aquna Murray cod, chickpea panisse, vongole and bourride sauce at Bistro Moncur.

Same, same, but different as Bistro Moncur celebrates 30 years

It’s been three decades since Bistro Moncur opened in Woollahra – so does it still stack up?

Perfect pork crackling.

How to get pork crackling that really crackles

Meet Jill Dupleix’s new column, Know-how, with tips, tricks and kitchen techniques to make your life work.

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Property

Parramatta CBD.

The Sydney suburbs where properties are selling at a loss

More than one in 12 Sydney home owners selling their properties did so for a loss last quarter amid the ongoing market downturn, new figures show.

The Twelve Tribes are selling $6 million worth of property.

Twelve Tribes sect in $6 million property sell-off near Sydney

Almost 20 years after the religious sect settled in Picton, members are moving out, and their property put up for sale.

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Sport

Look who turned up to Tigers training? Dominic Perrottet made an impromptu stop at his favourite NRL club on Thursday.

Premier pep talk: Perrottet gatecrashes Wests Tigers training

Dominic Perrottet gave his beloved Wests Tigers an impromptu pep talk as both the state’s leader and the NRL’s strugglers chase unlikely victories this weekend.

Eels hooker Josh Hodgson.
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NRL 2023

Eels haven’t worked out how to play with Josh Hodgson – they must learn quickly

All the focus will be on one side before the grand final rematch. The Eels have to find a way to notch a win – and fast.

Joseph Suaalii is wanted by Rugby Australia.

Huge offer on table in bid to tempt Suaalii to switch codes

If the Roosters youngster made the move to rugby, it would put him in the realms of top Wallabies earners Michael Hooper and Taniela Tupou.

Len Ikitau  is tackled by Jordie Barrett.

Rugby bosses consider radical date switch for Wallabies

SANZAAR is discussing an overhaul of southern hemisphere rugby that could lead to the Rugby Championship Tests in March.

Australia’s Adam Zampa (88) and teammates celebrate.

Zampa, Agar star as Australia claim series win in India

Australia have nabbed top spot on the ODI rankings after spinners Adam Zampa and Ashton Agar came to the rescue.

  Panthers v Eels.

Brad Arthur hasn’t rewatched the NRL grand final. If he did, this is what he’d learn

Parramatta were handed a rugby league lesson from the Panthers in last year’s decider. Here are five things they need to learn for the rematch on Thursday.

The controversial finish to the Test overshadowed a strong display from No.10 Bernard Foley.

Nine extends rugby deal as RA plots next chapter

Super Rugby Pacific will stay on Nine and Stan Sport until the end of 2025, but Rugby Australia wants more money for its next rights deal.

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