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One critical after mass rescue from rip at Sydney beach
Three people were hauled from a rip at North Curl Curl Beach, and two others managed to clamber onto rocks, as a major rescue operation unfolded at Sydney northern beaches late on Sunday afternoon.
Home searched as third person dies from deadly mushroom meal
The homicide squad has been called in after Korumburra pastor Ian Wilkinson and his wife, Heather, along with her sister and brother-in-law, became ill after a meal.
Letter that helped seal the fate of dozens of children
An anonymous letter made disturbing claims about a prior and a brother at a school. Their crimes were even more horrific.
Sweden stuns USA, knocking the favourites out of World Cup
After a rattling good match in “The Battle of Melby”, Sweden and their heroic goalkeeper have put the superpower Americans out of the World Cup.
Denmark out to spoil Matildas’ party at sold-out Stadium Australia
Coach Lars Sondergaard was a picture of calm before Denmark’s knockout fixture against the World Cup co-hosts, as Caitlin Foord challenged the Sydney crowd to step up.
Chammas on Monday
NRL 2023
Rabbitohs prepare for life without Burgess, NRL move to lock in Auckland Origin
South Sydney is aware of interest in Sam Burgess and are preparing to be without the 2014 premiership-winner next year.
Young doctors are avoiding general practice, but one group is bucking the trend
As Australia faces a GP drought, the number of medical graduates wanting to go into general practice has fallen to its lowest level in more than a decade.
Drumgold hits back against inquiry after resignation
The ACT’s top prosecutor has accused the head of the inquiry into the Bruce Lehrmann rape case of denying him procedural fairness.
Short of cash, Kate turned to a side hustle. Now she earns more than ever
Nearly one million Australians hold down a second job, but some side hustles are more unusual than others.
Why do we board planes from the left? 30 mysteries of travel solved
Why do planes still have ashtrays? Why is hotel linen always white? Why are passports so expensive? The answers to these questions finally answered.
Loch Ness ‘monster hunters’ wanted for biggest search in 50 years
Researchers will use technology that has never before scanned the waters and a hydrophone that picks up acoustic signals – “any Nessie-like calls” – underwater.
How a streaming star’s chaotic PlayStation giveaway led to 65 arrests
By the time of the scheduled giveaway, some people in the Manhattan crowd had begun to hurl objects at one another, police said.
‘Having the time of my life’: Aussie scouts unfazed by heat at jamboree as UK and US pull out
Scouts Australia’s leader says his contingent will stay at the camp in South Korea for the time being, while other contingents left as temperatures reached the mid-30s.
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Father, five sons found in wreckage of burnt-out home
A mother has been left “terribly emotionally distressed” after her entire family appears to have died in a fire that tore through three houses in Queensland on Sunday morning.
Fate of Australian lithium star hinges on a Canadian ridgeline
Patriot Battery Metals is on a meteoric ascent as the world pivots away from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles.
Two international cricketers joined a suburban T20 league. Now they are going to court
The competition’s bat sponsor is now in a court row with two Pakistan cricketers.
Got that sinking feeling? That means death in this mystery
Margaret Hickey’s third book Broken Bay takes the reader to the SA coastal fringe littered with dangerous sinkholes and caves.
Original supermodel Lauren Hutton on her best style tip
The model reveals the three essential items in her wardrobe and a special fashion secret.
WOMEN’S WORLD CUP
Sam Kerr off her feet but appears set for Matildas return against Denmark
A day after the Matildas skipper said she “will play” in the round of 16 at Sydney’s Stadium Australia, she spent the first 15 minutes of training on an exercise bike.
Japan slice up Norway to book place in quarter-finals, Spain progress
Norway only had themselves to blame for their round of 16 exit, making awful defensive blunders in both halves.
Sydney
After a century of tunics, more Sydney private girls schools allowing pants
Some of the city’s oldest independent girls schools, including MLC and St Catherine’s, have expanded their uniform options in the past two years.
‘Hugely concerning’: Minns to investigate Liquor and Gaming allegations
Documents have revealed Liquor and Gaming had partnered with a club suspected of being involved in money laundering.
Does Paddington need another dress shop? Not if it means losing a pub
Plans to transform The Village Inn in Paddington into a clothes shop have prompted opposition from residents and a prominent property developer.
Developer goes out of business, so council gets the repair bill
Lane Cove Council has been ordered to fix defects in a residential complex despite claiming it had no role in the construction of the building.
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Development outrage
$500m fire sale: Lenders begin to break up Nassif’s crumbling empire
The ‘worst fears’ of owners are that there will be no money left to fix millions of dollars worth of defects on Toplace developments.
WEEKEND READS
‘It’s just so tacky now’: Nadia Fairfax to quit influencer career
“Instafamous” darling Nadia Fairfax was the reigning queen of the luxury fashion set, showered in expensive baubles and significant sums of money. But every party comes to an end.
By pulling away from mum, I could rub the stain of her difference from my skin
Growing up, Nina Wilton felt pressured to lean into her whiteness and away from her Asian heritage – until she was able to discover who she really was.
Politics
Albanese to reboot Voice to parliament campaign
The PM will say the Yes vote is a “once-in-a-generation opportunity for real, overdue and much-needed change”.
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Double the screen, but does Samsung’s Z Fold5 justify double the price?
When you can get an excellent Android phone from $1000, the Fold needs to pull off more than a flexible screen to justify its $2600 price tag.
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World
China blocked and water-cannoned boat in South China Sea, says Philippines
The Chinese coast guard’s “dangerous manoeuvres” prevented a boat from completing a resupply mission, the Philippines army said.
Opinion
From Barbie to Taylor Swift – why are men so afraid of girls?
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Exclusive Brethren COVID test supplier sets $14m Hills District record
There’s no doubting the runaway success of the medical supply company Westlab of recent years, and that’s good news for the Exclusive Brethren and Hills District house price records.
‘Backs against the wall’: Life in Sydney’s most mortgaged suburb
Working around the clock, taking on second jobs, spending less on necessities and having fewer children. What else can homeowners here do?
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Sensational Swedes stun the US, knock the favourites out of the World Cup
After a rattling good match in “The Battle of Melby”, Sweden and their heroic goalkeeper have put the superpower Americans out of the World Cup.
Helicopter view: Gustavsson fears tactical leak as Matildas’ interest goes sky-high
A helicopter crashed Australia’s final training session before their round of 16 clash. It was both the ultimate compliment and an unwanted distraction for coach Tony Gustavsson.
Wallabies confident Kerevi will start World Cup despite probable broken hand
Samu Kerevi could go under the knife to repair an injured hand but there is confidence it won’t prevent him from lining up in Paris next month.
Denmark out to spoil Matildas’ party at sold-out Stadium Australia
Coach Lars Sondergaard was a picture of calm before Denmark’s knockout fixture against the World Cup co-hosts, as Caitlin Foord challenged the Sydney crowd to step up.
Chammas on Monday
NRL 2023
Rabbitohs prepare for life without Burgess, NRL move to lock in Auckland Origin
South Sydney is aware of interest in Sam Burgess and are preparing to be without the 2014 premiership-winner next year.
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Match report
Eels battered and bruised by four Ravalawa tries, but still alive
Last season’s losing grand finalists live to fight another day after surviving the mother of all scares from a Dragons outfit playing for little more than pride.
Women’s World Cup LIVE updates: USA-Sweden into extra time after Netherlands advance
Reigning World Cup champions the United States will want to dominate against the world No.3 Swedes, when the two face-off in Melbourne for their round of 16 clash at AAMI Park on Sunday night.
Have Your Say
Why rugby Bazball could be the answer for the Wallabies at the World Cup
Damn the torpedoes – Australia’s young players need to go full speed ahead.
Paul Cully
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