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Royal family
Princess of Wales announces she is receiving treatment for cancer
The wife of the heir to the British throne said it had been “an incredibly tough couple of months” for her family.
Analysis
Analysis
The voice of a naturally private princess cracked as she shared her diagnosis with the world
Having steeled herself for a video message, she delivered in one take a message that will go down in history as one of the most moving royal broadcasts imaginable.
Hannah Furness
The moment Trump labelled Rudd ‘nasty’, calls flooded into the Australian embassy
The future of Australia’s relationship with its most important security partner has been thrown into doubt after the remarks by Kevin Rudd came back to haunt him.
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Mass shooting
At least 40 dead after gunmen fire on Moscow concert hall crowd, set building alight
Russian authorities are investigating the incident as an act of terrorism with the brazen attack occurring just days after President Vladimir Putin cemented his grip on power.
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ATO
Inside the ‘ecosystem’: the Brethren businesses in the sights of the tax office
The ATO this week conducted an extraordinary unannounced raid on the politically connected sect known as the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, which preaches a “hatred” for the world.
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Education
Schools in wealthy areas claim more HSC exam help as provisions double in a decade
More than 44 per cent of students at high-fee private schools, including Redlands and The McDonald College, claimed HSC disability provisions last year.
A journalist and a naked socialite: Photos of top cop’s new media adviser raise fresh questions
Widely circulating images have fuelled speculation about whether Steve Jackson is the right person to be the executive director of public affairs for NSW Police.
Opinion
Immigration
You know your country’s in trouble when Pauline Hanson is claiming vindication
Australia’s population is booming during an acute housing crisis. That spells trouble for the government, and for social cohesion.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Sydneysiders were trying to buy a home. Then $400,000 evaporated
Some have been forced to lean on family for help, make a compromise, or delay their decision to purchase altogether.
Opinion
The Fitz Files
Why there’ll be no Olympic rings for Sydney
NSW Premier Chris Minns has poured ice-cold water on suggestions that Sydney could host the 2032 Olympic Games if Brisbane bailed out.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Roosters run riot to cap miserable week for Souths
There are storylines aplenty in the game’s oldest rivalry – and the Roosters’ 48-6 drubbing of Souths will be added to the folklore.
‘Half-arsed Olympics’: Has John Coates lost his magic touch?
The long-time Olympic powerbroker makes no apologies for his outsized role in shaping Brisbane’s 2032 Games, no matter the recent controversy.
Will Rosehill turn into a mini-city? We asked the people in the know
A standoff between those supportive of the proposal to sell off one of the state’s best racecourses to build 25,000 new homes and those against the plan has reached fever pitch.
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Mardi Gras
Pink fit over Murdochs’ million-dollar gift
Lachlan and Sarah Murdoch have inadvertently landed in the centre of tensions over Sydney’s new multimillion-dollar queer museum.
Opinion
Consumer spending
How much can you safely spend in retirement? We crunched the numbers
Retirement spending is a bit of a maze to wind yourself through, but having confidence is key to living a life with lower financial anxiety.
Bec Wilson
Money contributor
You know what? A slice of cake is not a meal, Qantas
“My wife and I have recently flown on two lunchtime economy class flights. Neither flight offered a meal.”
Recipe collection
Best of
Five bright and banging sausage recipes to make this weekend
Make the most of budget-friendly bangers with these interesting and irresistible twists.
Fasting affects women differently from men. Should they still do it?
It’s hugely popular, but the effects of intermittent fasting are different for women. Is it a harmful or helpful approach?
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NRL 2024
‘Inappropriate and unsafe’ training session before NRL player died
An intense training session on the first day of Manly’s pre-season in 2020 was beyond Keith Titmuss’ aerobic capacity, a coronial inquest into his death has heard.
Opinion
One theme, one dream: Where NRL gets it right … and wrong
Multicultural Round reminds us that rugby league is more than local phenomenon, the obsession of eastern Australia and Lancashire.
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
Sydney
New Powerhouse Museum warehouse opens amid union complaints
Weeks after Powerhouse Ultimo closed for renovations, a new facility opened to store relocated items – and it’s already been the subject of union complaints.
‘Negligent in the extreme’: Truck driver sentenced for deadly road rage
Morgan Haverfield-Price was behind the wheel of a four-tonne concrete pumping truck when he ran over taxi driver Joe Bucca during a confrontation in Chatswood.
Tyrrell’s foster parents guilty of intimidating a child
The missing boy’s foster father was on Friday found guilty after yelling at the child in his car, while William Tyrrell’s foster mother had threatened to slap the child on two occasions.
Man charged after suspected hit-and-run death in Sydney
A 63-year-old man from Bexley has been charged over the death of Mitchell East in Tamarama early on Sunday.
Annabel’s friends are grossed out by her fluffy friend. She wants to set the record straight
There is a lot of mischief happening at the rat and mice competition at this year’s Sydney Royal Easter Show – just ask this 13-year-old contestant.
WEEKEND READS
‘A bit of a slow-motion train wreck’: Tom Elliott on his infamous father’s fall
The son of controversial 1980s businessman John Elliott and former state MP Lorraine Elliott never wanted a career in the public eye. What happened?
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Steve Coogan goes where few actors would dare as sex predator Jimmy Savile
It takes a very brave actor to play a man as irredeemable as the late Jimmy Savile, but Steve Coogan is up to the task.
Politics
PM urged to to side with ‘progressive majority’ on religious discrimination
Crossbench senators have challenged Anthony Albanese to bypass the Coalition to settle years of debate over religious freedom laws and guarantee LGBTQ students are protected at school.
Business
Opinion
Home loans
Banks are changing the way they fight the mortgage war
Lenders have started using their second-tier offshoots to chase home loan business.
Clancy Yeates
Deputy business editor
World
Russia, China veto resolution calling for ceasefire in Gaza
The US-sponsored UN resolution called for an immediate ceasefire to protect civilians and enable humanitarian aid to be delivered to more than 2 million hungry Palestinians.
Opinion
Yes, nuclear’s an option. But let there be no confusion about its flaws
Alan Finkel
Former chief scientist
The cold calculation behind Australia’s aid cuts to Gaza
Waleed Aly
Columnist, co-host of Ten's The Project and academic
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Property
Is earlier really better? When you should have bought a house
Home buyers who managed to squeak into the property market during a narrow window of time a few years ago would not be as lucky today.
Our eight favourite luxury homes for sale right now
From a heritage-listed home in a perfect locale to a coastal paradise with views for days, we’ve got you covered.
Good Food
Recipe collection
Best of
Five bright and banging sausage recipes to make this weekend
Lifestyle
Bob Dylan’s iconic 1960s style is back, thanks to Timothée Chalamet
Dylan’s love-worn jackets, scarves and workwear are about to make a fashion comeback.
Opinion
Weight loss
Oprah jumping on the Ozempic bandwagon is, frankly, just sad
Kate Halfpenny
Regular columnist
Culture
Eight books: A murderous Japanese foodie and the story of James Foley
Read our reviewers’ verdict on the recent fiction and non-fiction releases.
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The Fitz Files
Why there’ll be no Olympic rings for Sydney
NSW Premier Chris Minns has poured ice-cold water on suggestions that Sydney could host the 2032 Olympic Games if Brisbane bailed out.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Roosters hammer hapless Rabbitohs as Demetriou admits ‘lowest point of my career’
Latrell Mitchell was sent to the sin-bin for a professional foul on James Tedesco as the Roosters piled on the misery for the winless Rabbitohs.
‘Inappropriate and unsafe’ training session before NRL player died
An intense training session on the first day of Manly’s pre-season in 2020 was beyond Keith Titmuss’ aerobic capacity, a coronial inquest into his death has heard.
Why the door is open for more Socceroos debutants in rematch
With Riley McGree and Jordan Bos sidelined, and Keanu Baccus banned, Graham Arnold’s side will look a little different in Tuesday night’s rematch with Lebanon.
Luke Brooks keeps losing to best friend Mitchell Moses. Is the fightback about to begin?
In the 11 matches the former Wests Tigers teammates have faced each other, Moses has won 10 of them – but things could be about to change now Brooks is at Manly.
Jorgensen committed to the Wallabies, but post-World Cup NRL switch possible
Max Jorgensen is excited to work under Joe Schmidt ahead of next year’s British and Irish Lions tour, but won’t write off a potential code switch after the 2027 World Cup.
Opinion
NRL 2024
One theme, one dream: Where NRL gets it right … and wrong
Multicultural Round reminds us that rugby league is more than local phenomenon, the obsession of eastern Australia and Lancashire.
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
Have Your Say
When will South Sydney stop blaming everyone else for problems of their own making?
There’s trouble in paradise when you’re skewering Triple M’s social media department for Latrell Mitchell’s potty-mouthed interview.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
