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Albanese calls in Israel’s top diplomat over aid worker’s  ‘unacceptable’ death

Zomi Frankcom who was killed in an israeli airstrike while giving aid in the Gaza Strip.

Australian Zomi Frankcom was among four foreign aid workers killed in an apparent Israeli airstrike while providing food assistance in Gaza.

Aid worker’s family speak of her ‘bravery’ and ‘compassion’

Zomi Frankcom’s family said she had been killed doing the work she loved delivering food to the people of Gaza.

Voice donations towards Yes and No campaigns revealed - and one side got much more

The electoral commission has released figures detailing the sums received and expended by political parties and lobby groups involved in last year’s referendum campaign.

The HELP system has assisted millions of Australians get degrees, but it needs an overhaul.

Buying credit grade uni essays as easy as ordering an Uber

Despite authorities closing hundreds of essay cheating websites, the purchasing of assignments continues apace.

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‘Our hope and happiness evaporated’: Father’s grief for daughter killed by partner

Liqun Pan was murdered by her boyfriend

University student Liqun Pan was found stabbed to death in her south Sydney apartment. Her boyfriend has admitted to the 19-year-old’s murder, and is now facing justice.

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Pollution

This factory contaminated the whole world. And you helped pay for it

Most Australians can expect to find forever chemicals – also known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals (PFAS) – in their blood.

Meltdown: Trump investors just got a $2.8 billion dose of reality

Former president Donald Trump speaks to the media after his court appearance.

The release of Donald Trump’s media group’s annual accounts rattled investors and wiped billions off his fortune.

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Trump’s call for Israel to ‘finish up’ war shocks some on right

Trump has long clung to the possibility of a grand bargain between Israel and the Palestinians, insisting that only he can broker the “deal of the century.”

A Sydney auction this month. Australia’s east coast-dominated housing market is tipped to pick up this year.

I hope the Easter bunny was good to you, because the RBA probably won’t be

The ups and downs of interest rates mean more to Australian families than they do to virtually anyone else on the planet.

Steak with store-bought crispy chilli oil and simple sides is a midweek favourite.

RecipeTin Eats was almost too embarrassed to share her incredibly simple go-to dinner with crispy chilli oil

Quick, easy, flexible and delicious, Nagi Maehashi turns to this dependable recipe after a long day, and you will too.

Can Virginia Trioli’s new show fix the ABC’s arts problem?

VT

The much-loved broadcaster is back with a new show highlighting Australia’s high-profile creative talent.

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Air travel

I was frisked at Sydney Airport. The worst thing was how long it took

Travel is stressful and we sometimes do silly things when distracted at airport security, but getting mad doesn’t help anyone.

Lee Tulloch
Lee Tulloch

Travel columnist

‘My word is equal to a signed contract’: Fundora’s manager says Tszyu can have rematch

A bloodied Tim Tszyu after catching Sebastian Fundora’s elbow early in their world title bout.

Sebastian Fundora’s team is pledging to offer Tim Tszyu a rematch after their bloody world championship bout on Sunday.

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NRL 2024

Dragons pave way for Lomax exit by cutting two years off deal

Lomax’s preference is to play right centre.

The St George Illawarra star will be on the move at the end of 2024, and could even leave sooner if a suitable player swap with a rival club is arranged.

Tigers to call up another highly rated teen to replace Galvin

Lachlan Galvin’s suspension brings one of the Tigers’ most talked-about signings in for his NRL debut as Cameron Munster pushes to return and Souths replace Alex Johnston.

The Joey

Noise fears scuttle new fine dining room, even though nearest house is 600 metres away

An application to trade at night has been rejected by the local council, resulting in job losses at the high-profile Palm Beach restaurant.

When Samuel Johnson woke up in emergency, he had one thought

When Samuel Johnson woke up in emergency, he had one thought

The narrator of the observational series Paramedics got a first-hand look at the work of medicos after he was hit by a car.

Framework’s DIY laptop lets you upgrade rather than replace

I upgraded my laptop to a new generation processor and twice the memory in 20 minutes for half the price of a new premium portable PC.

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NRL 2024

Jared Waerea-Hargreaves obstruction on Dylan Edwards.
Analysis

If this was Usain Bolt, it’s an obstruction. But can you pick one when you see it?

The NRL’s obstruction rule is dominating discussions. Again. So with the rule right in front of you, can you make a call on these examples of obstruction?

Sharks trainer Daniel Holdsworth runs past Jamal Fogarty as he attempts a conversion on Sunday night.
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Raiders to lodge formal complaint with NRL over Sharks trainer

Canberra officials are questioning whether Sharks trainer Daniel Holdsworth deliberately ran through Jamal Fogarty’s line of sight while he was attempting a crucial conversion.

Sydney

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Up to 4000 new homes at risk: The knock-on effect of Rozelle interchange chaos

The state’s transport agency is under fire for putting in place measures that divert traffic onto key inner Sydney roads and local streets.

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Cycling

‘It shouldn’t take a kid to be killed’: Warning over bridge cycleway choke point

Cyclists pass students and parents approaching the entrance to Fort Street Public School in Millers Point.

The southern Harbour Bridge bike ramp is still unbuilt and parents at Fort Street public are in despair.

This uni newspaper is ‘censored’ by a marketing team. Now, students are fighting back

Alex, Diya and Pepsi.

UNSW’s student publication has barely published in months and a staff for 2024 has not been appointed.

Five more cocaine ‘bricks’ washed up on Sydney beaches as drug mystery deepens

The contents of a black bag containing 39 bricks of cocaine discovered by Newcastle’s Ocean Baths.

More than a quarter of a tonne of cocaine has bobbed up on beaches in the region since December, with the latest packages found at Freshwater and Curl Curl.

‘Is it a prison?’ The ‘ugly’ apartment building with million-dollar views

‘Is it a prison?’ The ‘ugly’ apartment building with 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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The latest fashion from Alexander McQueen, seen here at Paris Fashion Week, is available at Cettire with a significant discount.

The mystery over how Cettire makes its money

Cettire has dazzled both well-heeled shoppers and investors with its bargains and global growth, but it has also become the most polarising success story on the ASX.

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Lomax’s preference is to play right centre.
Breaking
NRL 2024

Dragons pave way for Lomax exit by cutting two years off deal

The St George Illawarra star will be on the move at the end of 2024, and could even leave sooner if a suitable player swap with a rival club is arranged.

Jared Waerea-Hargreaves obstruction on Dylan Edwards.
Analysis
NRL 2024

If this was Usain Bolt, it’s an obstruction. But can you pick one when you see it?

The NRL’s obstruction rule is dominating discussions. Again. So with the rule right in front of you, can you make a call on these examples of obstruction?

Mike Cron overlooking the All Blacks scrum in 2016.

The Wallabies poached a Kiwi ‘national treasure’ as scrum coach. It’s a huge coup

Two-time World Cup winner Mike Cron is regarded as the world’s foremost expert on scrummaging - and he just joined Australian rugby.

Latu Fainu.

Tigers to call up another highly rated teen, Blues head west for Origin camp

Lachlan Galvin’s suspension brings one of the Tigers’ most talked-about signings in for his NRL debut as Cameron Munster pushes to return and Souths replace Alex Johnston.

A bloodied Tim Tszyu after catching Sebastian Fundora’s elbow early in their world title bout.

‘My word is equal to a signed contract’: Fundora’s manager says Tszyu can have rematch

Sebastian Fundora’s team is pledging to offer Tim Tszyu a rematch after their bloody world championship bout on Sunday.

Germany’s Jonathan Tah wears the No.4 jersey against Memphis Depay and the Netherlands last week.

Number four on Germany jerseys to be redesigned over Nazi symbolism

Adidas said fans would no longer be able to customise their jersey with the number 44 over concerns it resembles the symbol used by the SS.

Sharks trainer Daniel Holdsworth runs past Jamal Fogarty as he attempts a conversion on Sunday night.
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NRL 2024

Raiders to lodge formal complaint with NRL over Sharks trainer

Canberra officials are questioning whether Sharks trainer Daniel Holdsworth deliberately ran through Jamal Fogarty’s line of sight while he was attempting a crucial conversion.

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