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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
‘It’s appalling’: Hugo Weaving on the backlash to pro-Palestine protests in Australia
The acclaimed actor has just finished performing his latest play in Ireland, where he says conversations about Gaza and Israel are much more “sane” than in Australia.
Opinion
Anthony Albanese
Albanese has a new slogan. Just don’t play a drinking game with it
The phrase is a vital part of the PM’s bid to win the election, and is so blatantly retail that anyone who is against it almost sounds un-Australian.
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
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ALP
‘Dumping ground’: Labor Senate team under spotlight for being union-heavy, minister-light
Labor must recruit future MPs from more diverse backgrounds to remain relevant, two federal MPs argue, as the party’s primary vote sits at historic lows.
Zoo break-outs, buffalo on King Street and baboons fleeing vasectomies
The horse that ran along a train station platform last week is the latest chapter in a storied history of unlikely animals roaming free in metropolitan Sydney. Not all the incidents ended well.
Rapist involved in Balding murder to be released in weeks
Wayne Wilmot will be under strict conditions including electronic monitoring, but it is his NDIS support that has stoked state and federal government tensions.
Analysis
Renting
Peak Sydney: Gemma paid $875 a week for a mould-riddled, rat-infested house
By the time the rats set in, Gemma Toogood was couch-surfing with friends until she eventually broke the lease to find a safer roof over her head.
Opinion
Naked City
In the game of defamation poker, Lehrmann has gone all in – and we’ve seen his hand
You can put in your chips to see your opponent’s hand. But if you’re not careful, it could cost you more than just money.
John Silvester
Crime reporter
US expecting Iran attack on Israel ‘imminently’
The potential assault, possibly using high-precision missiles, may happen in the coming days, sources said.
School ignored multiple warnings that six-year-old had a gun before he shot teacher
The child, who had a history of aggressive behaviour, pulled a handgun from his jacket and shot his teacher. The gun jammed after a single shot, preventing further chaos.
Opinion
Sunday Life
The list of reasons why men are luckier than women is long. But here’s a start
If I were a man, I could lick an ice-cream without every guy in the vicinity imagining me naked.
Kathy Lette
Writer
Consumer stress finally starts to ease as shoppers cut their spending
Consumers have been struggling with high inflation, interest rates and tax for months – but there are signs the pressure on shoppers is moderating.
Albanese hits back at Dutton’s Port Arthur comparison
The opposition leader said the government “missed a chance” to respond strongly to protests outside the Sydney Opera House.
Opinion
Activist shareholders
Qantas baggage haunts under-pressure Goyder at Woodside
After chairing Qantas during a period when it fell from grace, Richard Goyder is under intense pressure for the second time in less than a year.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
Breaking
NRL 2024
Schuster on personal leave from Manly after week of turmoil
The prodigious talent wasn’t on the plane that flew the Sea Eagles to Auckland on Thursday – and could find it difficult finding another NRL club.
What’s a gold medal worth? Cash for medals in historic Olympics move
Olympic gold just got a lot more lucrative for track and field athletes in Paris.
Australia’s fastest man and his quest for a perfect sub-10
Rohan Browning has been stuck – just – on the wrong side of the 10-second barrier for years. But his coach believes he can finally join the world’s best in Paris.
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Opinion
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
It’s great to hear talk of a two-state solution. Shame it’s fanciful
David Leser
Senior freelance writer
Opinion
US Votes 2024
‘RAGING!’ Trump pounces as Biden gets some bad news
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Just in
NRL 2024
Opinion
The Warriors are a serious team – and they’ve got one star who can help NSW
It might still be a while until Michael Maguire sits down to pick his Origin team, but he needs to make sure one Warriors sensation is on his radar.
Andrew Johns
League columnist
Cleary suffers setback in hamstring recovery, Bellamy dismisses Souths speculation
Penrith superstar Nathan Cleary’s recovery hasn’t progressed at the rate the club would have hoped and may still be a couple of weeks away from returning to the paddock.
Sydney
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ICAC
‘I don’t regard this as OK’: Sacked minister to stay on outer after ICAC report released
The corruption watchdog’s report into the conduct of Tim Crakanthorp has been released. The former NSW minister says he “should have done more”.
Opinion
NRL 2024
The Warriors are a serious team – and they’ve got one star who can help NSW
It might still be a while until Michael Maguire sits down to pick his Origin team, but he needs to make sure one Warriors sensation is on his radar.
Andrew Johns
League columnist
Sydney set for giant pumped hydro project to rival Snowy 2.0
A green energy company backed by WaterNSW plans to use an abandoned coal washery as the site for a pumped hydro scheme big enough to power a third of the city’s households.
The Sydney Harbour shark attack that left Ashley with lifelong scars
Former navy diver Ashley Semmens used to be at home in the water. Now he cannot enter without a wave of fear coming over him.
Wrong track: Racehorse shocks commuters on Sydney train platform
The fare-dodging horse trotted into Warwick Farm station seven minutes before midnight last Friday, cantering up and down the platform as alarmed passengers leapt from its path.
SEE & DO
Take your seats: The 14 new movies we can’t wait to see
From sequels to reboots, rom-coms and Ryan Gosling, consider this your must-see list for the next few months.
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Horror addicts and nostalgia buffs will relish this spooky Aussie film
Inspired by Don Lane, the American who dominated the Australian chat show in the mid-’70s and early ’80s, Late Night with the Devil hits the right notes.
Politics
‘Make more things here’: PM pledges mammoth help for new industries
Anthony Albanese will put a new law to federal parliament that promises a “future made in Australia”.
Business
‘Mango’ mystery: The maths whiz accused of stealing $167 million
A jailed trader who majored in maths is accused of stealing millions. His criminal trial touches on a big argument within the world of crypto.
World
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Hamas leader’s sons, grandkids killed in Israeli airstrike
Ismail Haniyeh’s sons are among the highest-profile figures to be killed in the war so far.
Opinion
Penny Wong in danger of being out of step with reality and morality
Colin Rubenstein
Executive director of the Australia/Israel & Jewish Affairs Council
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Title Deeds
Crypto casino billionaire’s dad buys trophy beach house for $16m cash
When seller Nathan Tinkler bought the estate north of Coffs Harbour he was ranked Australia’s youngest billionaire, just as Ed Craven is now.
How to compete against a downsizing Boomer or the bank of mum and dad
More than a quarter of home buyers now pay cash, no mortgage needed, so efforts to outbid them require clever tactics.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Rihanna wants a breast lift after babies. Could it start a movement?
More mothers are choosing the procedure to mark the end of their breastfeeding years. Some experts warn the trend fuels unrealistic expectations about body image.
Culture
From Friends to The Sopranos: What makes a good (and bad) TV finale?
Saying goodbye to your favourite TV show is hard, but getting the goodbye just right? Well, that’s even harder.
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NRL 2024
Kangaroos or Rabbitohs: Why Meninga faces tough choice
South Sydney’s plan to appoint Mal Meninga as an interim coach for the remainder of the season could be scuppered.
Breaking
NRL 2024
Schuster on personal leave from Manly after week of turmoil
The prodigious talent wasn’t on the plane that flew the Sea Eagles to Auckland on Thursday – and could find it difficult finding another NRL club.
The agonising quest of Australia’s fastest man to run .02 seconds quicker
Rohan Browning has been stuck – just – on the wrong side of the 10-second barrier for years. But his coach believes he can finally join the world’s best in Paris.
How an EPL powerhouse kept Gulden at the Swans and ‘out of the Melbourne bubble’
At age 21, Errol Gulden was faced with the biggest decision of his career: whether to stay at the club he grew up in or seek riches elsewhere. He stayed.
‘The boss is here’: A year after being snubbed, the Shark bites at Augusta
Not welcome at Augusta National last year because of his LIV Golf role, Australian golf legend Greg Norman is back at the Masters and making his presence felt.
What’s a gold medal worth? Cash for medals in historic Olympics move
Olympic gold just got a lot more lucrative for track and field athletes in Paris.
Opinion
NRL 2024
The Warriors are a serious team – and they’ve got one star who can help NSW
It might still be a while until Michael Maguire sits down to pick his Origin team, but he needs to make sure one Warriors sensation is on his radar.
Andrew Johns
League columnist
Have Your Say
If you don’t think we’re living in weird times just have a look at the sporting world
Drug allegations, homophobic and racist abuse and faces covered in blood – there’s madness in the air.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
