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Watch live: Reynolds’ chief of staff contacted ASIO director-general about Lehrmann, court told
Bruce Lehrmann’s high-stakes defamation case against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson is expected to conclude on Friday.
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International students
‘It won’t be China, India’: The next market for university students
The university lobby’s outgoing chief warns the sector needs to capitalise on emerging markets.
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ABC
Minister critical of ABC board process to appoint MD
Michelle Rowland says the cabinet guidelines stipulate that full-time chief executive roles require the prime minister’s approval.
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Mass shooting
Students cling to ledge as gunman goes on rampage at Prague university
A group of students hid crouched on a ledge as the gunman attacked a Prague university in the country’s worst-ever mass shooting.
Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy with $225 million in debt
The former New York City mayor owes millions to the tax office, two Georgian election workers and his own lawyer.
More than 570,000 people in Gaza are starving because of war: UN
The extent of the population’s hunger eclipsed even the near-famines in Afghanistan and Yemen of recent years, according to figures in a new report.
The Sydney suburbs where property owners are selling at a loss
Most property sellers make a profit, but some quick flippers or owners who picked the wrong suburbs are getting caught out.
The low-fee private schools beating their pricey rivals
Multiple lower-fee Sydney schools have recorded similar or higher HSC success rates than schools where fees are above $30,000.
How to avoid Christmas weight gain – and still indulge
With a little creative thinking, you can still have your Christmas cake and eat it this festive season
Watch live: Khawaja speaks after being charged over black armband protest
Usman Khawaja was charged by the International Cricket Council for breaching their code of conduct for his black armband protest during the Perth Test.
Watch the incident that led to this BBL bowler’s four-match ban
Tom Curran was charged with a code of conduct breach after an umpire allegedly had to take evasive action to avoid a collision before a game against the Hurricanes.
A love letter to Summer Hill and its community spirit
Summer Hill is an absurd little pocket of Sydney that offers an old-school feeling of safety and community alongside gluten-free dumplings and a fantastic wine list.
Opinion
City life
The thrill without the whiplash: Luna Park’s new attraction is a dream
Nostalgia is a big drawcard for Luna Park, but the heritage-listed amusement park is innovating with a new immersive experience.
Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Social affairs reporter
Opinion
Literature
My rage for the page: 52 books from 52 countries in 52 weeks (again)
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
★★½
Review
Sydney Sweeney and Glen Powell’s rom-com is much ado about nothing
The hype around Anyone But You, which was shot in Sydney, was huge. But the result? Meh.
‘It’ bags with wheels: Luggage is getting a fashion upgrade
With the return of travel, it’s time to unpack the growing business of bags.
Opinion
Culture holidays
Sorry, but Christmas overseas feels more … Christmassy
I find the weeks before Christmas are the best times of the year to travel, especially if I’m heading to the northern hemisphere.
Lee Tulloch
Travel columnist
Sydney
New COVID surge arrives in time for Christmas
A rising number of children and young adults with COVID-19 have presented to hospital emergency departments, NSW data shows.
In the dead of night, testing begins on Parramatta light rail
As testing began on three stops of the first stage of the project, the government said it would be ready to use by mid-2024.
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Crime
Push for jail time for Keneally’s police officer son
Daniel Keneally will have to wait until next year to learn if he’ll be locked up for falsely accusing a man of threatening to kill a fellow police officer, wrongly landing the man in custody.
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Crime
Alameddine crime family associate charged over FriendlyJordies firebombing
A man has been charged in Waverley Court in connection to the arson attack on the home of YouTuber Jordan Shanks.
Banned ‘psychologist’ involved in counselling services in NSW
The HCCC has warned the public to avoid a Sydney-based therapy clinic.
SEE AND DO
Timothee Chalamet and Hugh Grant put the ‘sexiness back into chocolate’
Director Paul King has brought together two of the screen’s favourite leading men - Timothee Chalamet and Hugh Grant.
The best books of 2023, a critic’s choice
Far too many books to chose from, but here are my picks of the year.
Politics
The COVID productivity bubble has burst
Australia’s productivity collapse may be partially due to COVID-19 as people were forced out of hospitality. But there are now signs of a turnaround.
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Business
Opinion
Global economy
The multitrillion-dollar fight that will shape the future
The biggest problem facing the global energy transition over the next decade isn’t technology or politics. It’s money.
David Fickling
World
More than 570,000 people in Gaza are starving because of war: UN
The extent of the population’s hunger eclipsed even the near-famines in Afghanistan and Yemen of recent years, according to figures in a new report.
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Property
Adult kids living at home? Send them this
How much does it cost to get a rental in a convenient location these days and where can you get a better deal by sharing with friends?
Chris Hemsworth’s trainer makes fresh bid to sell luxury Byron home
Personal trainer to the stars James Duigan has relisted his glamorous coastal estate that was passed in for $14.8 million earlier this year.
Good Food
Lifestyle
New parent status symbol: Do the grandparents help or not?
With the constant demands of caregiving, it has become clear that the currency new parents deal is measured in support.
Culture
Gripping climate activist thriller is a must-see
Built like a heist film, this tale of eight activists planning to sabotage an oil pipeline speaks to a looming future.
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Sport
Sixers’ England star banned for intimidating umpire
Tom Curran was charged with a code of conduct breach after an umpire allegedly had to take evasive action to avoid a collision.
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NRL 2024
‘It would be scary not playing with Nathan’: Even Luai admits leaving Penrith a risk
With $6 million on the table, it’s hard for Luai to stay at the Panthers. But is it really the best move?
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
He helped Ireland become world No.1. Now he’s returning to Australia
A former Super Rugby-winning coach has landed a new gig with Rugby Australia.
Khawaja charged by ICC, seeks permission to continue ‘human rights’ message
Usman Khawaja has been charged for wearing a black armband to express his solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza during the first Test in Perth.
The Weekly Sports Quiz: Do you know why a pair of sneakers are worth $15,000?
How well did you pay attention to the sporting headlines this week?
‘I was stupid’: Boon admits regret over infamous 52-beer flight
David Boon has long described teammates’ account of his infamous 52-beer flight to England as a fairytale.
‘Pull my head in’: Why Flanagan is giving little away on spare millions at Dragons
St George Illawarra have half an NRL roster to fill for 2025, millions in cash to do it and even more scope to hit the player market after in-house contract developments this week.
Have Your Say
‘It burns’: Justin Pascoe breaks silence on Tigers exit
The long-time boss stepped aside on a seismic day for the club. He opens up on Benji Marshall’s future, the chase for Jarome Luai, Ivan Cleary’s walkout and why the Tigers will be back in the finals.
