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Bowen defends use of two jets for one photo op for renewables
The energy minister said the Royal Australian Air Force advised that the Hunter Valley airport couldn’t accommodate the PM’s usual plane.
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Courts
Sarah Dougan made it big in America. Then her Australian past caught up
Executive and mother-of-five Sarah Dougan faces a difficult choice: risk her new life and fortune to face justice in Australia or being kicked out of the US permanently.
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Trump talked tough on China. Biden acts tougher
Trump makes a big show of being the man to keep China in check. But Joe Biden is the real deal.
Paul Krugman
Galina thought her apartment was a prison, now she loves her million-dollar views
The people who make Sydney an interesting place to live are being shunted to the fringes. The NSW housing minister wants to change that.
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Romance & reality
‘I was in tears’: How lovers separated by Iron Curtain found each other once again
The romance started in 1975 at Sydney University. After being torn apart by international politics, they reunited decades later – with the help of a future prime minister.
Analysis
Political leadership
Does Anthony Albanese have a succession plan? The most and least likely contenders
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was elected with a two-term strategy to govern Australia, but what happens after that is a mystery.
Live
NRL 2024
Eels host Wests Tigers with both sides looking at the ladder summit
The NRL could have a new team at the top of the ladder tonight, but will it be Benji Marshall or Brad Arthur taking home the Easter chocolates from CommBank Stadium?
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Women's Super League
‘Not down for male aggression’: Chelsea coach shoves Arsenal boss after cup final
Emma Hayes appeared to push Jonas Eidevall as the pair shook hands after her side’s 1-0 extra-time defeat following what she described as Eidevall “fronting up with players”.
Opinion
World Boxing
Under the bright Las Vegas lights, Tim Tszyu didn’t flinch. But did his corner?
Questions are being asked about the Australian’s world title fight being allowed to continue after he received a nasty gash on his forehead.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Inside the killing of a Russian defector with all the hallmarks of a Kremlin hit job
The men who killed Maksim Kuzminov wanted to send a message. It didn’t help his cause that he was partying in Spain and messaging an ex-girlfriend back home.
Timelapse shows Icelandic volcano erupting amid northern lights
A rare spectacle was documented in the Nordic country, which has experienced a series of volcano eruptions that prompted the declaration of a state of emergency.
Opinion
For subscribers
Netanyahu has been given two options by the US. Both come at a high price
Amin Saikal
Professor of Middle Eastern, Central Asian and Islamic Studies
Explainer
Retirement living
It’s not just about the money. How do you retire well?
Retire these days and you’re not so much crawling to a finish line as embarking on a new chapter. Is there a right time? We ask retirees for their insights.
Are artificial sweeteners helpful or harmful? Experts are torn
New research just adds to the confusion about the controversial ingredient, included in diet soft drinks and yoghurts.
‘Indefensible’: The star-studded London club that won’t let women join
The Garrick Club has a membership that should embrace progress, but it’s men-only.
Sydney Sweeney-Johnny Depp rumour that set the internet spinning
It seems the unlikeliest of pairings, and her fans hope it isn’t true – is a Depp-Sweeney movie really in the works?
The secret stores filled with art and $7000 suits where stylish men spend big
The new gentleman’s clubs are clothing stores that sell a lifestyle and trousers.
NRL 2024
Canberra crumble, Sharks score 30 straight in comeback win
The Raiders were heading to the top of the table with an 18-0 first-half lead, before the Sharks hauled them in and ran out convincing winners in the end.
Dragons chase Panthers flyer Turuva, meet Wallabies star
Turuva’s preference is to remain at the Panthers, but the Dragons are expected to complicate matters for him with an offer worth close to $100,000 more per season.
Sydney
Generational spat over plan for north coast waterfront land
A multimillion-dollar plan to turn waterfront land into a tourism destination and regional “playground” has divided a north coast city struggling to hold on to its younger generations.
Man freed after spending entire night wedged in cave
The man became stuck when a group of cavers were exploring the Jenolan Caves. He was rescued by a specialist team after more than 10 hours trapped underground.
Measles outbreak warning after infected woman visits shopping centres
NSW Health said the woman contracted the disease at the start of March, before shopping in Kmart and the Mega Centre in Blacktown.
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Crime
Drug dealing real estate agent ‘tortured by King of Castle Hill’, court told
A Sydney real estate agent with a history of drug dealing has been charged just months after the self-styled “King of Castle Hill Towers” allegedly abducted him.
It’s not just you: ‘flu season’ is starting earlier
There are above-average cases of flu and RSV, as well as the nation’s first surge in whooping cough since the COVID-19 lockdowns.
Politics
The super rules setting up a ‘major generational clash’
A Liberal senator is questioning why people cannot use their super to buy a home, given self-managed super funds own almost $49 billion in residential real estate.
Business
Analysis
Social media
What would Facebook look like without any news?
Last time Meta banned news, it removed the Facebook pages of charities, emergency services and hospitals. What will happen this time?
World
King Charles, in bid to reassure shaken public, attends service
He has continued to work while undergoing treatment but he has suspended public engagements on the advice of his doctors.
Opinion
When funding healthcare, don’t forget the caring bit
Ross Gittins
Economics Editor
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Property
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Title Deeds
How these Sydney home sellers will make a $5m capital gain in two years
The rich list family members are set to make a gain of $190,000 per month of ownership.
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Title Deeds
Arts patron set to join Gretel Packer, Andrew Charlton in holiday hotspot
A quick settlement on the glamorous designer digs means the new owners will be in residence in time for Easter.
Good Food
Lifestyle
‘I viewed my breasts in a positive light’: Why more women are getting tattoos
One in five Australians have ink. Here, three women reveal the tattoos that changed their lives.
Culture
Opinion
Music festivals
From Splendour to surrender: Why music festivals are out in the cold
The demise of Splendour in the Grass will shock no one who has been listening to music industry warnings.
Benjamin Potter
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World Boxing
Under the bright Las Vegas lights, Tim Tszyu didn’t flinch. But did his corner?
Questions are being asked about the Australian’s world title fight being allowed to continue after he received a nasty gash on his forehead.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Live
NRL 2024
NRL round 4 LIVE: Parramatta host Wests Tigers in Easter Monday clash
The NRL could have a new team at the top of the ladder tonight, but will it be Benji Marshall or Brad Arthur taking home the Easter chocolates from CommBank Stadium?
Tight Five
Super Rugby
Brumbies playmakers thrive, while things could still get worse for Waratahs
The Brumbies and Reds put on a quality display on Saturday, but it’s still a step below Test rugby and that complicates matters for the Wallabies’ coach.
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Women's Super League
‘Male aggression’: Chelsea coach clashes with Arsenal counterpart after cup final
Emma Hayes appeared to push Jonas Eidevall as he tried to shake her hand after her side’s quadruple bid ended with a 1-0 extra-time defeat.
‘Fight should have been stopped’: The bloody chaos that could change Tszyu’s career
Tim Tszyu was looking in control against his opponent Sebastian Fundora before an unintentional elbow from the American completely changed the fight.
Brisa has managed a brain tumour for two years. Now she’s an hour from winning Bells
Costa Rica’s Olympian has fought back from major health issues to return as a force in women’s surfing once again.
Dragons chase Panthers flyer Sunia Turuva, meet with Wallabies star
Turuva’s preference is to remain at the Panthers, but the Dragons are expected to complicate matters for him with an offer worth close to $100,000 more per season.
Have Your Say
Why a coach’s back-up plan for their better half can make or break a season
When NRL clubs lose a star halfback they can go two ways, according to Roosters coach Trent Robinson. But which coaches go for experience, and which opt for youth?
