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‘We have given our all’: PM pledges unity after voters reject the Voice
Anthony Albanese called for a “new national purpose” to tackle Indigenous disadvantage after the referendum was defeated.
They said the Voice was unnecessary. In less than 90 minutes, they were vindicated
Peter Dutton and Jacinta Nampijinpa Price have hailed a crushing victory in the referendum as they called for a Royal Commission into child sexual abuse in indigenous communities.
Analysis
For subscribers
A failure in slow motion: Albanese showed great courage but poor judgment
Australia is the loser from a bruising debate that gave voters an “all or nothing” choice and squandered the chance for a unifying resolution on Indigenous recognition.
‘I have a bomb’: Australian charged, faces jail in Singapore over midair hoax
The 30-year-old man was charged on Saturday with making false threats of terrorist acts and has been remanded at a hospital for mental illness in the city-state.
Opinion
Retirement living
Why it’s time to redefine how we think about retirement
Retirement is stereotyped as the time of life when you relax and live your life to the fullest. But is it really practical to stop working completely?
Bec Wilson
Money contributor
Australia cancels emergency flights out of Israel due to safety concerns
A day after ordering Gaza City residents to flee, Israel’s prime minister promised further retaliation for Hamas’ rampage last week.
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Israel
Hundreds of Australians evacuated; ‘Hamas metro’ tunnels revealed
The extraordinary network of tunnels beneath Gaza has long been used by Hama for the movement of weapons and armed combatants.
‘Hateful and cowardly’: Melbourne train protest probed after Nazi salutes, antisemitic threats
Police said a group of about 25 people gathered for an “unplanned demonstration” about 1.30am on Saturday.
Neil Mitchell celebrated as Jonesy and Amanda win big at radio awards
This year’s Hall of Fame also had a distinctly Sunshine State flavour, with two veterans of Queensland radio both being inducted.
Conservative leader Chris Luxon becomes NZ’s next prime minister
People voted for change after six years of a liberal government led for most of that time by Jacinda Ardern.
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Australia
Kangaroos triumph but Samoan rookie steals the show
The Kangaroos opened their Pacific Championships campaign with a 36-12 defeat of Samoa, but it was the Pacific nation’s debutant fullback Sua Fa’alogo who lit up Townsville.
Analysis
Commercial real estate
New apartments are on the way, but are there enough?
The high-rise apartment supply pipeline in key inner-city growth areas is not keeping up with demand across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane in 2024.
Indigenous art is riding a new wave of popularity. One Hollywood star is helping
Backed by big names and a starring role in Manhattan shop windows, Aboriginal art is on the verge of a breakthrough.
VOICE TO PARLIAMENT
Opinion
The nation said No. So what do I say to my kids?
As millions of Australians cast their vote on Saturday, my concern was how I’d explain the nation’s decision to my kids if the Voice was rejected. I am now faced with this reality.
Jack Latimore
Indigenous Affairs Reporter
Indigenous Yes campaigners fall silent as they grieve referendum result
Yes23 campaign director Dean Parkin singled out what he called the No camp’s “largest misinformation campaign that this country has ever seen”.
Queensland
Court rejects bid to protect identity of high-profile rape accused
The man’s lawyers have until Tuesday to consider appealing to a higher court.
Men blamed woodchipper death on ‘reckless’ victim
The day after her ex-partner’s body was put in a woodchipper, murder-accused Sharon Graham discussed his will over coffee before sleeping in his bed with another man, a court has been told.
Carolyn Lister died in a truck driver’s blind spot, five years after a call for change
Details of Lister’s final morning, and the national policy decisions that led to it, have been laid out.
Power play: Brisbane council looks to generate its own electricity
Brisbane wants its own solar farm, while other capital city mayors tackle problems of “fast furniture” and appointing “chief heat officers”.
Young Queenslanders desperate to leave Israel
Two young Queenslanders are among those desperately trying to get out of Israel and back to safety on home soil.
Politics
In Peter Dutton country, No holds its ground as voters question a lack of detail
In the seat of Dickson, a steady stream of voters turned up at one polling place and No voters were thick on the ground.
Business
Netflix moment? Millennials and Gen Z at forefront of a healthcare revolution
Private health insurance was in a financial death spiral as the sector struggled to attract younger Australians. The pandemic has changed that.
Opinion
Renewables
The world’s EV battery revolution through the eyes of Goldman Sachs
Ambrose Evans-Pritchard
World
Updated
Violence
France raises terror alert after teacher killed, two others wounded in school attack
A man of Chechen origin who was under surveillance by the French security services stabbed a teacher to death at his former high school and critically wounded two others.
Opinion
This is the referendum we did not have to have
Nyunggai Warren Mundine
Activist and former politician
It’s been a big week for hate. You can make it a weekend of healing
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
‘Leave now!’ I begged my aunt to flee Gaza. Here’s what she said
Samah Sabawi
Palestinian-Australian writer
Do you stand with Israel or Palestine? I’m Jewish, and I stand with both
David Leser
Senior freelance writer
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Property
Exclusive
Title Deeds
Centennial Park’s best house is pretty as a picture, and yours for $25m+
Gallerist Gene Sherman is again expected to set a suburb high when she sells the home she bought from Atlassian tech boss Mike Cannon-Brookes.
The popular tree- and sea-change towns where home owners are almost on to a sure thing
Almost every property seller made a profit, and the chance of gains improved, in four regional towns that have gone against the trend.
Good Food
Lifestyle
‘Now I’m older, I’m much more confident’: How Sam Kerr found her style
After spending her twenties trying to fit in, the Matildas captain is happy to admit she rarely shops in the women’s section.
Opinion
Divorce
Want to give your kids lasting satisfaction? Listen to Mick Jagger’s advice
Kate Halfpenny
Regular columnist
Culture
Indigenous art is riding a new wave of popularity. One Hollywood star is helping
Backed by big names and a starring role in Manhattan shop windows, Aboriginal art is on the verge of a breakthrough.
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Sport
Only in Vegas: Why USA Sevens is posing fresh headaches for NRL and clubs
The four clubs heading to Las Vegas will meet with the NRL over growing concerns about training venues – the USA Sevens is in LA the same weekend – and insurance.
Why Tim Tszyu is about to become an American box-office hit
No Australian boxer, even those involved in world title fights, has been on an American pay-per-view platform since Kostya Tszyu. Tim Tszyu is one fight away from changing that.
The Everest 2023 as it happened: Think About It wins Australia’s $20 million race
It’s the richest race on turf in the world, and Sydney has turned on a glorious day for The Everest. Follow all the action live from Royal Randwick.
Unstoppable Ange: Postecoglou makes more Premier League history
The Tottenham boss becomes the first manager ever to win the much-coveted prize in each of his first two months in the competition.
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Friendlies
Socceroos let big chance slip in creditable 1-0 defeat at Wembley
For almost an hour, the Socceroos had England on the ropes, only for a momentary lapse in defence to cost them a shot at a big scalp in London.
Passion, politics, intensity: Is India v Pakistan bigger than a FIFA World Cup final?
Why Harsha Bhogle, the voice of Indian cricket, thinks India versus Pakistan might be the biggest sports event of all.
‘Why is anyone’s life more important than mine?’ Everest jockey’s dangerous trips to Ukraine
Champion jockey Craig Williams is on a mission to raise millions for the war-torn country.
Have Your Say
‘Reviews need a review’: Two decisions mystify badly beaten Aussies
Two DRS decisions exacerbated Australia’s heavy defeat to South Africa, and Labuschagne says the ICC needs to clarify them.
