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Chalmers goes black to black with $9.3 billion surplus
Treasurer Jim Chalmers will forecast a second successive surplus in Tuesday’s budget, which will promise nationwide cost-of-living relief without fuelling inflation.
Cut reliance on Chinese and Indian students, government tells universities
Uni chiefs are being told to channel international students into courses that fill Australian skills shortages, deepening a dispute over federal plans to cap their annual intake.
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Labor to unveil university racism review
The budget is expected to include new funding for an investigation of racism in higher education as two teals back Coalition calls for an antisemitism inquiry.
Minns to announce tough new bail laws after Ticehurst’s death
Under the major shake-up, men accused of serious domestic violence offences will either be denied bail or be forced to wear an electronic monitoring bracelet.
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Health
‘Run off your feet’: Medical students are turning away from general practice
Doctors are worried there will not be enough GPs to staff dozens of new urgent care clinics amid declining interest in general practice.
Opera Australia posts $4.9m loss, as shift to musicals draws audiences
Rising costs and a twice-cancelled production of Wagner’s Ring Cycle have all added up for the nation’s biggest arts company.
What it costs to live in the Sydney suburbs with the highest wellbeing
A suburb’s wellbeing was measured on several indicators such as health, environment, jobs and income – but it comes at a price.
‘Fat bike’ riders are plaguing Manly. Police and the mayor are determined to stop it
More than 200 people have been booked for “fat bike” offences in the past year in one council area alone. In Manly, they’ve had enough.
Drugs allegedly mailed to Australian in Bali were gift in toothpaste tube, says lawyer
Troy Smith was holidaying with his wife in Bali when he was allegedly caught with meth.
Opinion
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Netanyahu and Hamas know this war is unwinnable. So how does it end?
With impossible war aims, neither side credibly can claim victory. So the conflict grinds on.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Robert F Kennedy jnr sues Meta, claiming election interference
The lawsuit said Meta began censoring the video about Kennedy “within minutes” of it going live on May 5 before restoring it.
Melinda Gates to exit Gates Foundation with $18.9 billion for own charity work
With her departure as co-chair, the foundation will change its name and Bill Gates will be its sole chairperson, said CEO Mark Suzman.
Opinion
State of Origin
Why Nathan Cleary’s hamstring injury isn’t the end of the world for NSW
Michael Maguire is trying to cultivate a next-man-up ethos for the Blues. He’ll have to start straight away.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
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NRL 2024
Salary cap probe: NRL investigates Ponga deal
The NRL is looking into a potential salary cap breach at Newcastle in relation to a third-party deal involving the superstar fullback.
Review
Phones
Google’s latest Pixel pops with AI tricks at budget price
Whether you want powerful AI image editing or not, the Pixel 8a is a very impressive smartphone for $850.
Review
Surry Hills
Bagels, babka and matzo balls star at Ed Halmagyi’s new Sydney bakery
The former Better Homes and Gardens presenter returns to his baking roots in Surry Hills.
Who’s mad enough to reinvent a brand in a downturn? Only Pip Edwards
The fashion and social media personality is set to launch a new image for P.E Nation that goes beyond activewear at Australian Fashion Week.
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Bravo to this Virgin crew. Boo to the same old food
The crew starts things off well by reorganising seating to give passengers some extra room.
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This play sums up why Benji Marshall has a huge problem
The best teams constantly talk about attention to detail. One moment in Tamworth on Saturday sums up how far the Tigers are still off the pace after six straight losses.
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‘I don’t want to sit behind anyone’: Crichton weighs up future after Fifita deal
The Roosters star said the club hadn’t spoken to him about the signing of Titans back-rower David Fifita.
Sydney
A drive-by shooting and two flaming cars: The Sydney street under siege
A shooting and two suspected arson attacks have a suburban Sydney street on edge as police investigate suspected outlaw motorcycle gang links.
‘Terrifying’ clifftop sinkhole leaves residents on edge
Home owners watched with horror as the road gave way, opening a sinkhole just steps from Colin Scotts’ front garage.
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Aviation
‘Everything was thrown at us’: How hero pilot landed plane safely
Peter Schott circled the airport in his small passenger plane for hours, burning fuel after a landing gear failure.
Dawson ‘not wise’ to move babysitter into marital bed, court told
The convicted killer claimed his wife called him at Northbridge Baths and told him that she needed “time away”. Within days, his daughters’ babysitter moved in.
Where unemployment is highest (and lowest) in Sydney
Unemployment has ratcheted higher in Sydney. Here’s how the city’s regions compare on jobs.
Politics
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Asylum seekers
Third boat arrival detected in a week, but no one taken to Nauru
The four Vietnamese asylum seekers intercepted by Border Force off the coast of Broome last week come after 38 people were picked up after two earlier boat arrivals.
Business
‘Leaderless and depleted’ Star not ready for casino licence, inquiry told
Counsel assisting the NSW inquiry into The Star said it was clear the casino was not ready to operate independently and it should remain under external management.
World
Opinion
US Votes 2024
In the president v the porn star, Stormy Daniels is a legal dominatrix
The compelling part of this case is not whether Trump did something wrong with business papers, but how it shows – in a vivid way – that he’s the wrong man for the job.
Maureen Dowd
New York Times columnist
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Sinwar drew up the October 7 attack plan. Now he’s key to ending the war
Patrick Kingsley, Julian Barnes and Adam Rasgon
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Property
Luxury home in ‘Mosman of the inner west’ sells for $6.45 million
The high-end house with its own home cinema and underground car park was a mortgagee-in-possession auction.
Young couple beats parents buying ‘tough as nails’ home for kids
First home buyers paid $790,000 for the oversized 1990s brick one-bedroom unit, beating 11 others to the quiet, walkable location.
Good Food
Lifestyle
It’s hip to be grown-up at Australian Fashion Week
Wearable collections are the surprising new runway trend brands thanks to a mature approach to business and design.
Opinion
Family
Bookkeeper or insect killer? Everyone has a role to play in a family
Richard Glover
Broadcaster and columnist
Culture
From Cousin Greg to a wonderful WAG, these are the TV spinoffs we’d love to see
If Elsbeth, a character first seen in The Good Wife, can become the star of her own show, then surely the odious Cousin Greg from Succession can too.
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Opinion
State of Origin
Why Nathan Cleary’s hamstring injury isn’t the end of the world for NSW
Michael Maguire is trying to cultivate a next-man-up ethos for the Blues. He’ll have to start straight away.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Exclusive
NRL 2024
Salary cap probe: NRL investigates Ponga third-party deal
The NRL has confirmed it is looking into an issue involving one of the game’s biggest stars, which could have salary cap implications for the Newcastle Knights.
His lawyer will cost more than his fine. But Harry Grant wants to ‘make a stand’ at judiciary
The Storm hooker was stunned to have been charged for dangerous contact on Cronulla’s Daniel Atkinson. Now he risks an increased fine to clear his name.
Nazi-saluting soccer fan slapped with two-year ban as police investigate
The man has been identified as a well-known member of the Western Sydney Wanderers’ main active support group, the Red and Black Bloc.
‘We’re looking after Tommy’: Swans not ‘overly concerned’ for McCartin’s future
Tom McCartin is still suffering the lingering effects of a head-high bump in the Sydney derby and won’t play against Carlton on Friday night.
NRL investigating bottle-throwing incident at Eels-Broncos clash
Video footage has emerged of a fan hurling a bottle at a touch judge at CommBank Stadium – the second incident in less than a month.
Analysis
NRL 2024
The Tigers are sliding to the bottom again. This play sums up a big problem for Benji
The best teams constantly talk about attention to detail. One moment in Tamworth on Saturday sums up how far the Tigers are still off the pace after six straight losses.
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NSW have a halfback problem. Here are six contenders to replace Cleary
Nathan Cleary will miss the entire State of Origin series and two other main contenders to replace him are injured. Has the halves curse struck the Blues again?