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Royal family

As we sat feverishly speculating, there was a horrible truth confronting the Princess of Wales

Catherine, the Princess of Wales, with her husband William, Prince of Wales, and their children following last year’s Christmas Day church service at Sandringham.

It’s hard to pinpoint the moment when we came to expect the private health concern of a public figure was fair game for clicks or laughs.

Princess of Wales announces she is receiving treatment for cancer

Catherine said it had been “an incredibly tough couple of months” for her family.

Like Catherine, more under-50s are being diagnosed with cancer

Globally and in Australia, more people are being diagnosed with cancer before their 50th birthday.

A journalist and a naked socialite: Photos of top cop’s new media adviser raise fresh questions

Steve Jackson, the new executive director of public affairs for NSW Police.

Asked about the images, a NSW Police spokesperson says the force “has been provided with information which is currently being reviewed”.

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Sky News Australia staffer sacked amid fallout from controversial police hiring

Taylor Auerback on Sky News Australia ealier this year.

The controversial appointment of veteran Seven News journalist Steve Jackson to run media affairs for NSW Police has taken an unexpected turn.

‘Despondent’ building boss knocks down pitch for prefab homes

NSW Building Commissioner David Chandler said politicians saw off-site construction as a “panacea” for housing affordability woes, but it was “not even on the near horizon”.

A medic stands near ambulances parked outside the burning building of the Crocus City Hall on the western edge of Moscow, Russia.

Gunmen kill more than 60 at Moscow concert hall, Islamic State claims responsibility

US intelligence has confirmed Islamic State’s claim of responsibility for one of the deadliest terror acts in Russia in decades. Russian President Vladimir Putin has been briefed.

Crossbenchers urge PM to side with ‘progressive majority’ on religious discrimination

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese during question time this week.

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.

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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.

Bulldogs kick off action-packed day against Titans

Stephen Crichton.

Will Canterbury taste success for the first time this season when they take on the Gold Coast at Belmore in the first of three NRL matches. Follow all the action throughout the day on our live blog.

Seventeen dead minutes: Why World Rugby had to act after Cup final

The 2011 Rugby World Cup final was by no means a classic. But comparing it to last year’s showpiece event proves that rule changes have turned rugby into a waiting game.

Paul Cully
Paul Cully

Rugby columnist

Police hunt for three men after brawl in Allianz Stadium members bar

As the Roosters demolished South Sydney 48-6 on Friday night, four men made their way into the members bar of Allianz Stadium and began to fight.

Lachlan and Sarah Murdoch.
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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.

‘Dad was right and I was wrong’: Gai’s Golden Slipper admission

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It is now the world’s richest race for two-year-olds, but Gai Waterhouse is still using the formula her father developed more than 50 years ago to win the Golden Slipper.

How humans are taking whale food and feeding it to cats and dogs

“It’s like a dystopian, post-apocalyptic David Attenborough documentary where you have penguins swimming on one side and a massive trawler on the other.”

New Powerhouse Museum warehouse opens amid union complaints

The Leyland Titan double-decker bus which operated in the Sydney suburbs of Burwood, Willoughby, Randwick and Kingsgrove before heading to Newcastle is stored at Powerhouse Castle Hill.

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.

New class of luxury unveiled on board iconic Australian trains

The Gold Premium Lounge.

A new class of rail travel offers more room and art-deco distinction.

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.”

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NRL 2024

Luke Brooks and Mitchell Moses

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.

Tristan Sailor Reece Walsh composite

Panic stations? Why legend’s son is primed to salvage Broncos’ season

The Broncos three best players have all fallen to injury. But a club champion has revealed why and how one man can save their plagued start to the season.

Sydney

More students are claiming HSC disability support.
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Almost half of private school HSC students applied for exam aid

More than 44 per cent of students at high-fee private schools, including Redlands and The McDonald College, claimed HSC disability provisions last year.

Labor figure calls emergency meeting over new bail laws

Darcy Byrne

Inner West Labor Mayor Darcy Byrne says there is “red-hot” anger over new bail laws.

Will Rosehill Racecourse ever turn into its promised mini-city? We asked the people in the know

Rosehill Racecourse.

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.

‘Negligent in the extreme’: Truck driver sentenced for deadly road rage

Morgan Haverfield-Price arrives at Downing Centre Local Court for sentencing.

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 foster parents of William Tyrrell arrive at the Downing Centre Local Court on Friday.

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.

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“So the lesson isn’t that you change,” says Moore. “All of that stuff comes with you, it’s just that it matters less.”

‘Fingers crossed’: For Julianne Moore, the old fear remains

She’s realistic about ageing and struggling with empty-nest syndrome – yet at the top of her acting game.

Autumn’s new knits, flares, shoes and more (and the inspo behind them)

Simple pieces for cooler weather: the new season’s light, transitional layers and looks.

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Nick Andrianakis and Michael Donelly speak outside the Supreme Court of Victoria on Monday.
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Uber’s ugly truths laid bare with $300m capitulation

The ride-share giant’s promise of urban transportation was always an illusion, built on the back of cheap venture capital money, worker exploitation and taking advantage of regulatory loopholes.

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Stephen Crichton.

NRL round 3 LIVE: Bulldogs kick off action-packed day against Titans

Will Canterbury taste success for the first time this season when they take on the Gold Coast at Belmore in the first of three NRL matches. Follow all the action throughout the day on our live blog.

Max Jorgensen.

Super Rugby Pacific as it happened: Drua score first win over Waratahs after stunning drop goal in extra-time

The Waratahs have suffered a heart-breaking 39-36 extra-time loss in Fiji after playmaker No.10 Tane Edmed’s match-winning drop goal attempt hit the post.

Golden Slipper index image

‘Dad was right and I was wrong’: Gai’s Golden Slipper admission

It is now the world’s richest race for two-year-olds, but Gai Waterhouse is still using the formula her father developed more than 50 years ago to win the Golden Slipper.

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.

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Peter FitzSimons

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Wayne Barnes in charge of the 2023 Rugby World Cup final in Paris.

Seventeen dead minutes: Why World Rugby had to act after Cup final

The 2011 Rugby World Cup final was by no means a classic. But comparing it to last year’s showpiece event proves that rule changes have turned rugby into a waiting game.

Paul Cully
Paul Cully

Rugby columnist

Latrell Mitchell is sent to the sin-bin.

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.

Jordan Bos hurt his knee against Lebanon after coming on for the injured Riley McGree.

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.

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