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Immigration Minister Andrew Giles, Perth grandmother Ninette Simons and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton.
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Coalition released man accused of brutal attack

It can be revealed a second man accused of a brutal attack on a Perth grandmother was released from detention when Peter Dutton was minister for home affairs.

Australia joins 142 nations in backing Palestinian statehood in UN vote

Australia joins 142 nations in backing Palestinian statehood in UN vote

In a day of high emotion at UN headquarters, Israel’s UN ambassador theatrically inserted a miniature copy of the charter into a transparent paper shredder.

Labor adds billions to state deals on housing construction

Australians will be promised $12.3 billion in new housing programs in a federal budget pitch to ease fears of chronic shortages that force up rents and prices.

Terry Goulden and John Greenaway have been together for 55 years.
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Dark side of the rainbow: Drugged, shocked and jailed for being gay

Almost 40 years after homosexuality was decriminalised in NSW, the Minns government has agreed to apologise to a generation of men who were treated appallingly.

A miracle solution or ‘barbaric? The truth behind the boom in cutting babies’ tongues

Jemma Collins has decided she won’t be booking in tongue tie surgery for her third child, 12-week-old Eric.

The number of babies having tongue tie releases here has skyrocketed over the past two decades. But debate continues to rage about the merits of the procedure.

Jailed for being gay? An unthinkable concept in 2024 was once reality for many

Congratulations to everyone involved in the decision to apologise to those punished by laws which criminalised homosexuality in NSW.

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Man accused of ‘escalating’ sexual attacks on strangers repeatedly bailed

Man accused of ‘escalating’ sexual attacks on strangers repeatedly bailed

Facing allegations of public masturbation, threatening sexual comments, stalking of women and girls, Geoffrey Postle has repeatedly been released despite police warnings.

‘Copycat’ book bans: How US activists are impacting Australian libraries

Melbourne-based author Amie Kaufman.

Australian author Amie Kaufman, whose books have been banned in the US, warns against importing a culture war over literature.

Council book ban shows we lack minority rapport

Those who voted no to same-sex marriage are in the same post-poll limbo as those who voted yes to an Indigenous Voice to parliament.

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Malcolm Knox

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Mike Cannon-Brookes has bought another house.
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Mike Cannon-Brookes buys three houses next door for $12.25m

As investment strategies go, you could do a lot worse than to buy next door to the billionaire tech entrepreneur.

Usman Khawaja on finding his voice – and the chat with Cummins he won’t forget

As a rising star, Australia’s first Muslim Test cricketer kept his thoughts in check. Then he found his voice – and used it.

Bill Gates to sell $1.1 billion green megayacht – before it’s even set sail

The fourth-richest man is offloading his floating palace, but it comes at a rocky time for the yacht industry.

One of the first things Sharks do when they enter the wrestling room

Sharks halfback Nicho Hynes.

Craig Fitzgibbon puts his own body through what few NRL coaches would even dream of. But is his famous work ethic finally turning the Sharks into heavyweights?

Rebels have handed RA an all-time hospital pass

Carter Gordon

Australian rugby has plenty of issues, but as the Rebels’ shambles shows, many have been self-inflicted.

Paul Cully
Paul Cully

Rugby columnist

Time for an Australian sporting superstar to be roasted

If it’s good enough for the great Tom Brady, it’s good enough for one of our own.

Peter FitzSimons
Peter FitzSimons

Columnist and author

Chris Haywood stars in The Way, My Way about the Camino de Santiago.

The Camino is famous for miracles. It transformed this actor

On the Spanish path that pilgrims have walked for over 1000 years, Australian actor Chris Haywood experienced a life-changing moment while shooting a new film.

Driving anxiety is more common than you think. Here’s how to overcome it

While some instances of driving anxiety are linked to a particular incidence, others have no explanation.

Some people begin to feel anxious behind the wheel after a car accident. For others, such fear strikes unexpectedly.

I never appreciated AirTags until this happened

“I stood at the baggage carousel at Rome Airport, watching all the other passengers take their bags until the carousel ran empty.”

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Cleary ruled out with hamstring injury as Panthers beat Bulldogs

Cleary ruled out with hamstring injury as Panthers beat Bulldogs

The Panthers triumphed 16-10 over the Bulldogs, but the win came at a heavy price.

Latrell Mitchell returns from suspension on Saturday evening.

Why we are about to see the very best of Latrell Mitchell

The South Sydney fullback returns from suspension on Saturday evening – and interim coach Ben Hornby says he’s noticed a positive change in his superstar’s attitude.

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Stabbing accused allegedly broke knife into three pieces in attack
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Stabbing accused allegedly broke knife into three pieces in attack

Anthony Monteleone pulled up next to his ex-girlfriend’s car in a gym car park before allegedly tackling her to the ground and stabbing her.

Who’s bankrolling Sydney’s private school fees? The bank of nan and pop

Sydney schools

More parents are missing school payments as they struggle with mortgage payments. Cashed-up baby boomers are here to help.

Lehrmann ordered to pay significant portion of Ten, Wilkinson’s legal costs

Lehrmann ordered to pay significant portion of Ten, Wilkinson’s legal costs

Bruce Lehrmann brought his defamation case on a “knowingly false” basis, Justice Michael Lee said.

Without this law, more women like Molly will die

Please do not let Molly’s death be just another statistic. Let her name be heard and remembered.

Aidan Clarke
Aidan Clarke

Friend of Molly Ticehurst

George Burgess found not guilty of groping woman

George Burgess outside court earlier this year.

Burgess had admitted to telling the woman “be naughty with me” when he visited her Sydney apartment, but denied repeatedly grabbing her bottom.

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Sharks halfback Nicho Hynes.

Contenders or pretenders? We’re about to find out about the Sharks

Craig Fitzgibbon puts his own body through what few NRL coaches would even dream of. But is his famous work ethic, where he manhandles his own players in wrestling sessions, finally turning the Sharks into heavyweights?

Nathan Cleary leaves the field on Friday night after aggravating his hamstring injury.

Origin fears for Nathan Cleary as Panthers deny Dogs

The superstar playmaker is set to join a growing list of Blues stars on the sideline less than a month before the Origin series opener after aggravating his hamstring injury on Friday night.

Is retired AFL superstar Buddy Franklin roast-worthy?

Time for an Australian sporting superstar to be roasted

If it’s good enough for the great Tom Brady, it’s good enough for one of our own.

Peter FitzSimons
Peter FitzSimons

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Harry Kewell’s Yokohama F. Marinos are into the AFC Champions League final.

Sacked by a fifth division club, Kewell could now win Asia’s biggest prize

The Socceroos legend has taken the baton from Ange Postecoglou and Kevin Muscat at Japan’s Yokohama F. Marinos, who have reached the final of the AFC Champions League.

McIntosh has the world at her feet.

The Canadian teen trying to make Olympic history and break Australian hearts

Canada’s Olympic swimming trials start next week and all eyes are on a 17-year-old who has a cat named after Michael Phelps; an athlete she could emulate in Paris.

Carter Gordon

Rebels have handed RA an all-time hospital pass

Australian rugby has plenty of issues, but as the Rebels’ shambles shows, many have been self-inflicted.

Paul Cully
Paul Cully

Rugby columnist

Deine Mariner after scoring a try.

Broncos backs too slippery for sorry Eels in 30-14 win

Brisbane and Parramatta are hoping to put unsatisfactory starts to their 2024 campaigns behind them.

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