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Kerr’s alleged racist slur toward cop revealed in British tabloid

Sam Kerr of Australia.

The football star has pleaded not guilty and is fighting to have a charge of racially harassing the police officer thrown out of court.

Brittany Higgins taken to hospital after marathon court hearing

Former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins was taken to hospital on Tuesday night following a marathon defamation hearing in a Perth court involving senator Linda Reynolds.

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Defence twist in Beau Lamarre-Condon double murder case

The accused killer of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies is being held in isolation in Sydney’s Silverwater jail.

Haley quits presidential race, says Trump must earn her supporters

Nikki Haley, former governor of South Carolina and 2024 Republican presidential candidate, during an event in Charleston, South Carolina, US, on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Haley is ending her campaign after a poor showing in a string of primary contests, ceding the nomination to Donald Trump and setting up a rematch of the 2020 election against President Joe Biden. Photographer: Sam Wolfe/Bloomberg

The ex-UN ambassador announced she would drop out after Trump dominated the biggest day in the US presidential nominating season.

He was one of the best officers. He was also a serial rapist

He was one of the best officers. He was also a serial rapist

Almost everyone had heard about the Sydney man’s regime of sexual cruelty. The boys’ club kept him safe to prey on more women.

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Broome man regrets ‘tying up trespassing children in backyard’

A 45-year-old tradesman, who has been charged with assault, said he regretted his actions and that they were not racially motivated.

An artist impression of the proposed development on Macleay Street in Potts Point, which would replace 80 apartments with 31.

‘Yuppie kingdom’: The Packer property play at heart of Sydney housing debate

The development proposal on the “Paris end” of Macleay Street in Potts Point would replace an ageing building of 80 one-bed apartments and studios with 31 luxury units.

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New school curriculum mimics high-performing countries

Teacher Sophie Wade with Strathfield Girls High students.

A radical shake-up of the NSW school curriculum will give teachers clearer and more specific guidance on what students need to learn.

ASEAN Australian summit ends with watered-down statement on China

The leaders’ declaration removed any mention of Taiwan and softened calls for China to rein in its activities in the South China Sea.

Army officials jump the gun on Princess of Wales’ public appearance

Queen Camilla and Catherine, Princess of Wales, are seen during Trooping the Colour in 2023.

The Trooping of the Colours in June would have been the first major official duty confirmed for the Princess of Wales since she underwent surgery in January.

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The historic Old Market Inn.

This bluestone heritage inn by the sea makes an ideal escape whatever the season.

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12 chicken breast recipes that are actually full of flavour

You don’t have to put up with dry, dull chicken dishes any longer with these juicy recipes in your repertoire.

Sam Kerr in hospital after knee surgery.

Injury could spare Sam Kerr from FA’s stand-down rule

The governing body has the power to immediately suspend Sam Kerr for a violation of its national code of ethics but is weighing up its options.

Nobody can replace Buddy at the Swans. But Logan McDonald will have a crack

Lance Franklin is gone but certainly not forgotten.

Plenty of fans at the SCG on Thursday night, when the Swans open the new AFL season against Melbourne, will still be wearing the famous number 23 on their backs.

Manly think they deserve to go back to Las Vegas. Will the NRL let them?

Scott Penn has joined Nick Politis in suggesting the two teams who won in Las Vegas should be back next year after he held talks with the president of the San Francisco 49ers about investing in the NRL.

Trump and Biden head to all but certain rematch after Super Tuesday

Trump and Biden head to all but certain rematch after Super Tuesday

After the biggest day of the 2024 primary season, Nikki Haley, Donald Trump’s only remaining rival for the Republican ticket, is under pressure to drop out.

How China strangled its golden goose – and paid a terrible price

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Western banks, their expat workers and foreign money are all taking flight from Hong Kong as Beijing tightens its grip on the region.

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‘Very dangerous’ if no Gaza ceasefire is reached by Ramadan, says Joe Biden

Israel wants just a pause in fighting to get hostages out of Gaza and more aid in, insisting that it will not end the conflict before Hamas is “eliminated”.  

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The Dragons chased Addin Fonua-Blake as a marquee signing, only to be scooped by Cronulla.

Secret Sharks business: The signing tactic landing Fitzy’s marquee recruits

Addin Fonua-Blake was wined and dined by the Tigers, Dragons and Bulldogs late last-year, but it was Cronulla that emerged with little fanfare and a million-dollar front-rower.

Spencer Leniu arrives at Sydney Airport on Tuesday.
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‘Needs to be a line in the sand’: Indigenous stars speak out on Leniu racism row

Nicho Hynes and Latrell Mitchell have called for a strong stance to be taken by the NRL if Spencer Leniu is found guilty of racially vilifying Ezra Mam in Las Vegas.

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Rachael Ulrich (right) leaves the Federal Court after giving evidence on Wednesday.

Patient ‘scared to sever relationship’ with Al Muderis

Rachael Ulrich told a court she had “reasons” not to trust the surgeon after her operation, but maintained contact in case anything went wrong with her implant.

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Police appealed for hit-and-run witnesses. Their suspect stood metres away

A man has been taken into custody after the body of a man was found on a Mt Pritchard street in a suspected hit-and-run.

Police in Sydney made a plea to the driver in an alleged fatal hit-and-run to come forward. Moments later they would make their arrest a stone’s throw from the crime scene.

Sydney hotel set for $100m eight-storey expansion as business booms

The Sydney Central Hotel, Haymarket, Sydney, managed by The Ascott Limited 

Ascott group is to add to Sydney’s growing number of hotel rooms with the $100 million revamp of its Haymarket site and the expansion of the Quest business into regional Victoria.

Annie was harassed at work. Her story was kept secret

Annie* said her boss asked her to sign a non-disclosure agreement when she made a sexual harassment complaint.

Annie got into a lift with a male manager. Within seconds, he had cornered her, groped her and tried to kiss her, she said.

Jelena Dokic pulls out of Cranbrook speech after Four Corners program

Jelena Dokic pulls out of Cranbrook speech after Four Corners program

The former tennis champion and mental health advocate was due to attend an International Women’s Day event at the private school.

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It is no coincidence that the tanking of bitcoin’s price, and those of crypto assets more generally, occurred during a period of raised interest rates.

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The Manly Sea Eagles were the first team win an NRL match in Las Vegas.

Manly think they deserve to go back to Las Vegas. Will the NRL let them?

Scott Penn has joined Nick Politis in suggesting the two teams who won in Las Vegas should be back next year after he held talks with the president of the San Francisco 49ers about investing in the NRL.

The Seine in Paris.

Seine me up: French president vows to swim in Paris river despite Olympic concerns

Swimming has been banned in the Seine River in Paris since 1923 but after a multi-billion dollar investment to clean it up - and a number of false starts - athletes believe it will be ready for this year’s Olympic Games.

Lance Franklin is gone but certainly not forgotten.

Nobody can replace Buddy at the Swans. But Logan McDonald will have a crack

Plenty of fans at the SCG on Thursday night, when the Swans open the new AFL season against Melbourne, will still be wearing the famous number 23 on their backs.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 03: Triston Reilly of the Waratahs takes possession of the ball during the Super Rugby Pacific Trial Match between Melbourne Rebels and NSW Waratahs at Harold Caterson Reserve on February 03, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Morgan Hancock/Getty Images) Waratahs player Triston Reilly.

His NRL career was cut short when Benji became Tigers boss. The Tahs couldn’t be happier

Triston Reilly had made a successful code switch and ended 2023 in the Tigers’ NRL side. But a late change of plans from Benji Marshall saw him released – and swiftly re-signed by the Waratahs.

The Roosters hit the turf at Allegiant Stadium.

NRL focus on future growth of American TV market after Las Vegas launch

Despite the spectacular success of the season-opening double-header, the NRL has a long way to go to penetrate the United States television market.

Sam Kerr in hospital after knee surgery.

Injury could spare Sam Kerr from Football Australia’s no-fault stand-down rule

The governing body has the power to immediately suspend Sam Kerr for a violation of its national code of ethics but is weighing up its options.

AFL CEO Andrew Dillon has set ambitious targets for his code in 2024

‘By any measure, we’re the No.1 sport’: AFL boss Dillon won’t concede to PVL

Andrew Dillon wants one million participants in his code across Australia by 2033, using $1 billion of investment. He believes Sydney is a key part of the puzzle.

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