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Royalty
Sealed with a kiss: Mary becomes queen of Denmark
With a stroke of the pen, King Frederik X acceded to the Danish throne, making Australian-born Mary his queen.
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Mary, Frederik respond to scandalous rumours with a fairytale moment
Europe correspondent Rob Harris was among the 100,000 people on the streets of Copenhagen watching as Mary Donaldson from Hobart became Denmark’s new queen.
In pictures: Tears and a royal kiss as Mary becomes queen
Tens of thousands of people have turned out in Copenhagen to welcome Denmark’s new king and queen.
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Alan Jones
Alan Jones’ future in doubt after London return is cancelled
The veteran broadcaster has denied accusations he indecently assaulted young men while he was a broadcaster at Sydney radio station 2GB.
The Sydney suburbs rejecting public education
Public education in Sydney is bleeding almost 10,000 students a year to private and Catholic high schools.
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Crime
Alleged Hells Angels chief fled Sydney for Thailand on private jet, say police
Thai authorities, in other stings, also unearthed tonnes of drugs earmarked for Australia’s shores by major criminal syndicates.
Opinion
Peter Dutton
Dutton’s declaration was one of those rare honest moments for politicians
To capitalise on the gains he’s made on Anthony Albanese, Peter Dutton needs a new battle plan.
Sean Kelly
Columnist
Labor at odds over Israeli settlers as Wong heads to the Middle East
Labor faces internal pressure to treat extremist Israeli settlers in the occupied Palestinian territories akin to terror groups.
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Assange saga
MPs launch urgent bid to spare Assange from US extradition
Australian politicians across the political divide have launched a last-ditch bid to prevent Julian Assange from being extradited to the US.
The Sydney man building an F-111 warplane on his driveway
Some might choose to renovate a boat or caravan on the front drive. Harley Jones has gone one better – and you won’t find a DIY help guide at Bunnings for his project.
A $500,000 helping hand: How the Bank of Mum and Dad became the norm
Any parent would want to make sure their children can buy a home, but the scale of wealth transfer last year surprised even our best economic minds.
Questions deepen over St Vincent’s, court hacks
Australian executives are being urged to be more transparent about data breaches happening under their watch, amid growing unrest over the recent spate of cyberattacks.
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Australian Open
Djokovic survives scare against teenage qualifier
Novak Djokovic is still in contention for this year’s tournament, but not before surviving a hell of a scare on Rod Laver Arena.
Opinion
For subscribers
‘I didn’t like him’: Why I’ve changed my feelings towards Novak the GOAT
I never really understood his journey. I was young and immature but over time it has become clear to me that we were more alike than I wanted to admit.
Nick Kyrgios
Professional tennis player
O’Connell tastes epic win, but Sweeny, Kubler lose five-setters
A stirring comeback win by Chris O’Connell was the hometown highlight of day one, while two of his compatriots were brave in five-set matches, including Lleyton Hewitt lookalike Dane Sweeny.
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Australian film
‘I wouldn’t have predicted it’: Nicole Kidman on the movie that made her an action star
“I was a bit scared of the BMX bikes,” the Oscar-winning actress says, reflecting on the 40th anniversary of BMX Bandits.
What I learnt when I trained to become a private jet attendant
Inside the academy where the world’s finest cabin crew hone the skill of “five-star hospitality” in the skies.
Our predictions for a glittering, strike-delayed Emmy Awards
This week’s 75th Emmy Awards are brimming with outstanding shows and superb performances, but who will win?
AUSTRALIAN OPEN
The grunts that split the tennis world
Tactical weapon to distract your opponent or an involuntary physiological response to exertion? Grunting has been a bug-bear for decades – and it won’t be resolved in the next two weeks.
The green-and-gold brigade: Meet every Aussie in this year’s Open
Twenty-one local hopes, headlined by Alex de Minaur, will contest this year’s Australian Open, after three managed to scrap their way through the qualifying rounds on Friday.
Sydney
Aspen, Whistler ... Penrith? Indoor ski resort gets approval for western Sydney
However, the ambitious plans for an indoor ski resort in Penrith have raised concerns about its environmental impact.
Man, 80, released on bail after alleged sexual assault on 87yo woman in aged care home
Police were called to an aged care home in Sydney’s north on Friday following reports an elderly resident had been attacked.
Why is Sydney’s summer so rainy? Our idea of El Nino is challenged by the answer
Here’s why your beach days have been slashed this summer.
An urban forest in Sydney that’s not too beige, not too hectic, not too posh
This unregarded inner west suburb has a rich history and a quirky present.
‘Impossible decisions’ as families prepare for new school year
Some Sydney public schools have asked for more than $180 worth of school supplies for a year 3 student at the start of term.
Politics
More than 900 parliamentary questions on health and aged care left unanswered
Federal Labor has been accused of showing contempt for transparency over answers to questions on notice since late October.
Business
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TikTok
Australian companies dump TikTok tracking tool amid privacy concerns
Some of the nation’s largest brands, along with government agencies, have removed TikTok’s data-tracking tool, but others are sticking with it.
World
Australia may be next for Rohingya refugees ‘running out of places to go’
Fleeing violence and squalid conditions in the world’s largest refugee camp in Bangladesh, the persecuted Muslim minority from Myanmar is desperate.
Opinion
If Trump wins, it will not be in spite of democracy, but because of it
George Brandis
Former high commissioner to the UK and federal attorney-general
If the PM thinks this supermarket sweep is enough, he’s off his trolley
Rod Sims
Professor, former chair of the ACCC
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Property
Felicia’s rental is a good deal, but she’s about to be priced out of her suburb
Rents in almost every Sydney suburb are higher than a year ago, but could there be a glimmer of hope for tenants?
How home owners turned their pool dreams into reality – on a budget
A backyard with a pool is highly sought after despite the cost of living crunch, so some renovators are finding a way to stay afloat.
Good Food
Recipe collection
Midweek dinner
Seven fast and affordable dinners to cook this week
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30+ ways with frozen puff pastry
Lifestyle
Pimples can erupt at any age: What to know about adult acne
Having breakouts as an adult can feel more embarrassing than as a teen, but they are treatable.
Opinion
Retirement living
Doing these things in 2024 can help you retire comfortably
Bec Wilson
Money contributor
Culture
Succession’s ‘ludicrously capacious bag’ bought for a ludicrously capacious price
The bag that prompted a famous quip in the HBO drama has sold at auction for a staggering $28,000.
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Opinion
Australian Open
How I learnt to love Novak Djokovic, the greatest of all time
I never really understood his journey. I was young and immature but over time it has become clear to me that we were more alike than I wanted to admit.
Nick Kyrgios
Professional tennis player
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Australian Open
Djokovic survives scare as young contender announces himself on big stage
Novak Djokovic is still in contention for this year’s tournament, but not before surviving a hell of a scare from a teenager qualifier.
Return bout: De Minaur faces a powerful foe he’s felled before
Alex de Minaur was a raw teenager when he first conquered Milos Raonic. Six years on from that confidence-boosting win, much has changed for the Australian hope.
Smith the opener dares quicks to bounce him with new ball
Steve Smith says the world’s quickest bowlers will have to risk wasting their new ball if they want to pummel him with short-pitched bowling now that he’s an opening batsman.
Danish queen wins in Australia as Australian becomes Danish queen
Caroline Wozniacki put in a confident performance on her return to Melbourne Park before her Polish opponent, 20th seed Magda Linette, was forced to retire due to injury.
Analysis
Asian Cup
Arnie must find new answers to old questions after Australia’s ‘substandard’ Asian Cup opener
What Graham Arnold would give to have even one of Aaron Mooy, Tom Rogic, Massimo Luongo or Ajdin Hrustic with him in Qatar. Instead, he has to find other solutions to the Socceroos’ creativity shortage.
‘That was awesome’: O’Connell tastes epic win, but Sweeny, Kubler lose five-setters
A stirring comeback win by Chris O’Connell was the hometown highlight of day one, while two of his compatriots were brave in five-set matches, including Lleyton Hewitt lookalike Dane Sweeny.
Have Your Say
Aussie fans used to idolise West Indies greats. Now we need to Google their players
The shortest path to public notice for the Windies’ young players will be to put up strong resistance against an Australia team very much at the height of its powers.
Geoff Lawson
Cricket columnist
