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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.

US says Israel’s use of weapons may have violated international law

The findings risk further souring ties with Israel at a time when the allies are increasingly at odds over Israel’s plans to strike Rafah.

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.

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Once more, with feeling: The reinvention of David Cameron

Once more, with feeling: The reinvention of David Cameron

The former British PM’s shock return to politics was cynically received by the public. Now he’s got less than a year to rewrite his legacy.

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

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

The Sydney suburbs with the highest share of distressed listings.

Sydney suburbs with the most distressed property sales

One in eight home sellers in the hardest-hit pocket of Sydney are motivated to get a deal done urgently as interest rates stay high.

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Mike Cannon-Brookes buys three houses next door for $12.25m

Mike Cannon-Brookes has bought another house.

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

So what is Albonomics, and what will it mean for Australia?

When he came to power, the prime minister’s economic priorities were hard to discern. Two years on, his vision is clear.

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

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

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.

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

Usman Khawaja.

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

Meet the scrum mum who is about to play for Australia

Wallaroos debutant Sally Fuesaina, 32, may need ice packs in bed instead of breakfast on Mother’s Day this Sunday.

Noosa was expecting a bumper Easter before the Brisbane lockdown.

Many of us aren’t engaged at work. What’s so bad about that?

A significant number of the workforce have always seen work as a means to an end, rather than an end in and of itself.

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Jim Bright

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The Camino is famous for miracles. It transformed this actor

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

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.

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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NRL 2024

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

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

The Eels and the Broncos were looking to put unsatisfactory starts to their 2024 campaigns behind them, but only one team left satisfied.

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.

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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

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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.

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Aidan Clarke

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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?

Doping suspicions persist in the pool.

Why the China doping scandal has created a crisis of faith and suspicion

It must be traumatic for any athlete to discover, three years on, that they competed at an Olympics against rivals who, very likely, shouldn’t have been there.

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.

Luke Brattan pleads his case to the referee.

‘He punched me’: Sparks fly after Mariners clinch semi-final advantage

Sydney FC finished Friday night’s A-League semi-final with only nine men, and if Luke Brattan’s account is to be believed, the Mariners were lucky to not see red, too.

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.

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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