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Government says heritage law decision imminent
There are reports the government plans to dump the month-old legislation.
ACT top prosecutor Shane Drumgold hits back against inquiry after resignation
He has accused the head of the inquiry into the Bruce Lehrmann rape case of denying him procedural fairness.
The strange side-hustles keeping Australians afloat
Nearly one million Australians hold down a second job, but some side hustles are more unusual than others.
5.6-magnitude earthquake rattles Perth homes 300 kilometres away
The Bureau of Meteorology says there is no tsunami threat to Australia.
Fate of an Australian lithium star hinges on one Canadian ridgeline
Patriot Battery Metals is on a meteoric ascent as the world pivots away from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles.
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.
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.
Imagine if Sam Kerr had been allowed to play her favourite sport
The captain of the West Coast Eagles AFLW team often asks Sam Kerr about a post-Matildas switch to Aussie rules, the sport she was obsessed with as a kid.
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Fire
Six bodies found in wreckage of burnt-out island home
Police confirmed late on Sunday that six bodies – believed to be those of five young boys and their father – had been found after fire tore through three houses on Russell Island.
Victorian home raided as third person is killed by 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.
Opinion
Feminism
From Barbie to Taylor Swift – why are men so afraid of girls?
We are experiencing a great flowering of Girl Culture. Why is it so hard for some men to celebrate?
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
The strange side-hustles keeping Australians afloat
Nearly one million Australians hold down a second job, but some side hustles are more unusual than others.
Generation Lonely: Two in five young adults are flying solo
People aged 18 to 24 are the most lonesome generation, followed by those aged 45 to 54. They are also the most likely to report social media addiction.
Magazine
Sunday Life
The August 6 Edition
This week, Greta Lee talks about her struggle to stardom and how doing things differently as an Asian-American woman led to her first leading role at age 40.
Western Australia
Minister refuses to confirm scrapping of controversial WA Aboriginal heritage laws
Emergency Services Minister Stephen Dawson said he was not denying the controversial Act would be scrapped, amid reports that Premier Roger Cook would be making the announcement early next week.
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ABC
WA premier lashes ABC in letter to Buttrose over Four Corners presence at protest
“The fact that an ABC TV crew attended the private home of a WA citizen to document the committing of alleged criminal acts is cause for great concern and morally wrong,” Roger Cook wrote.
‘Egregious, callous, cruel’: Perth woman accused of throwing dog from two-storey car park
Amy Lea Judge, 25, broke down in court as she heard prosecutors were seeking a term of imprisonment for the offence, which carries a maximum penalty of five years jail.
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Mining
Will Rio Tinto be dragged into the $1.22 billion Hancock case?
Descendants of the business partners of Gina Rinehart’s father want to claw back billions of dollars in iron ore royalties from her company Hancock Prospecting.
Emails reveal John Hancock’s efforts to ‘turn the tide against Rose Porteous’
“I want to stand by [Hancock Prospecting and Gina Rinehart] and fight the Porteous camp,” John wrote. “I hope you will remember the effort I have put in, especially in turning the tide in the media against the Porteous camp.”
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”.
Business
Analysis
Phones
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.
Opinion
Ask an expert
Can we sell and buy back inherited shares to save on tax?
Paul Benson
Money contributor
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
Big mistake: Want to kill a referendum? Get celebrities to endorse it
Matt Qvortrup
Professor of Political Science
Yes in my backyard: Australia should rise to Singapore’s ambition
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
I must have been the only person looking forward to AI, until I met Dr Whittle
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
Change of climate: Will today’s activist villains be tomorrow’s heroes?
Mark Naglazas
Journalist and sub editor
Explore
Property
Six of the best Sydney houses on the market
Dreaming of a new home? We’ve rounded up some of the best properties on the market, from a waterfront Palm Beach beauty to a Rozelle family home.
A million WA households use gas. Could their days be numbered?
West Australian Premier Roger Cook thinks his Victorian counterparts may come to regret their decision to ban gas connections in all new homes from 2024. But experts say the tide must turn – and soon.
Good Food
Recipe collection
Baking
How to make the ultimate family-size beef and Guinness pie
Lifestyle
‘And Just Like That...’ isn’t the only TV show missing stylish men
While the ‘Sex and the City’ sequel neglects men’s fashion, there are shows that get it right.
Culture
Greta Lee’s career didn’t take a conventional path. But it did lead to her dream role
She’s best known for her work on Russian Doll, Girls and The Morning Show. But it’s her latest performance in the much-hyped film Past Lives that’s turning heads.
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Sport
Perth confirmed as neutral Origin venue for 2025, 2028
Perth has been selected as the neutral State of Origin match venue for the 2025 and 2028 series.
Matildas dream run a boon for free-to-air TV, says Seven boss
The death of free-to-air television has been greatly exaggerated, according to Seven Network CEO James Warburton, with record numbers once again expected to tune in to Matildas’ clash against Denmark.
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.
Sam Kerr off her feet but appears set for Matildas return against Denmark
A day after the Matildas skipper and striker 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.
‘Incredible’: Diamonds edge Jamaica to make netball World Cup final
The game was tied 50-50 going into the last five minutes, but an intercept by outstanding goalkeeper Courtney Bruce helped turn the tide in Australia’s favour on Saturday.
Wallabies player ratings: How the men in gold fared against New Zealand
Australia looked like pulling off their first victory against the All Blacks on New Zealand soil in 22 years, but fell just short.
The Sunday Sport Quiz: Test your knowledge
Test yourself with our sports quiz, a mix of questions about the latest in world and local sport, and the big events in sporting history.
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
Rugby columnist
