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Mothballing Nauru’s detention centre could save $250 million in a year

Home Affairs expects the centre to move from an “active state” to “enduring capability” – empty but operated by a skeleton staff.

Coalition budget response was ‘shambolic’: Chalmers

The treasurer has called on the Coalition to unveil the details of many of their policies, including their nuclear policy and increases to defence spending.

We asked Australians what they thought of the budget. This is what they told us

We asked Australians what they thought of the budget. This is what they told us

We spoke to people about their thoughts and concerns ahead of, and immediately after, the budget. Here’s what they had to say.

The Roosters have withdrawn their offer for the million dollar Titans forward.
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NRL 2024

Why the Roosters won’t lose any more sleep over Fifita flip

“No” is a word the Roosters have heard with unusual regularity in recent times. However, the club isn’t overly concerned about the David Fifita knockback.

Wayne Bennett agrees to $3 million, three-year deal with South Sydney

Wayne Bennett is on his way back to the Rabbitohs.

South Sydney officials held a meeting with Bennett in Brisbane days out from Magic Round as they prepare to announce his return to the Rabbitohs.

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EPL

The Premier League has exposed Postecoglou as a purist in an impure world

The Australian is running Tottenham with principle. But English football is not always good and nourishing, and Postecoglou is not always patient with deviation.

‘Dereliction of duty’: Coalition tries to push through DV bail laws without reading them

Shadow attorney general Alister Henskens said the Coalition wanted to new bail laws to pass parliament by Thursday.

The shadow attorney-general wanted to suspend standing orders to allow new domestic violence laws to pass without consultation.

Vulgar bumper sticker on car allegedly involved in fatal crash

A 17-year-old boy is in police custody after a pedestrian was killed in a crash in Sydney’s south. The car was found parked in a nearby street, sporting an offensive sticker.

Sophie-Lee Fullagar and James Doherty died in the Wardell crash in February.

‘Do it for the families’: Mother’s plea as fatal crash treated as homicide

Four victims, aged 24 to 50, were killed when a Mazda Ute hit a tree. Now, police believe a second car was chasing them.

The Legislative Council chamber was part of the renovation.

Inside the $22 million facelift for Australia’s oldest parliament

Removing mould and termite damage was one thing, finding someone to manufacture 14,000 buttons was quite another.

Former president Donald Trump walks to the courtroom following a break in his trial at Manhattan criminal court on May 9.

If the US election were held today, Trump would win

Donald Trump’s many outrages are plain for all to see, yet thus far he is playing the winning hand against Joe Biden.

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Schoolboys ranked this smart young woman. Her response is thrilling

Emmanuelle Mattana:

As a student, Emmanuelle Mattana faced the kind of schoolboy misogyny that made headlines last week. Her play, Trophy Boys, might just make a difference.

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Sydney

Does Merivale magic strike again at Good Luck Restaurant Lounge?

Energy levels are high across the vast rabbit warren of a space.

Justin Hemmes’ latest venue is a high-energy rabbit warren of a space with a menu that’s just as super-charged.

The deadly price of a perfect strawberry

We’re running out of medicines that can treat deadly fungal infections. A new agricultural chemical could make things even worse.

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The three-minute budget: Everything you need to know

Labor has unveiled its economic plan for the next four years and beyond. Here is a quick rundown.

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Are you a winner or loser in this budget?

Your guide to who gained the most – and who missed out – in Jim Chalmers’ third federal budget.

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Charlise Mutten was allegedly murdered by her mother’s fiance, Justin Stein.

‘I need to report my daughter missing’: Triple-zero call from Charlise Mutten’s mother

A jury has heard Kallista Mutten’s call on the morning of January 14, 2022, sobbing as she said she had last seen her nine-year-old daughter “two nights ago”.

Parents of allegedly murdered surfer plead for killer to come forward

Parents of allegedly murdered surfer plead for killer to come forward

The mother of a young surfer allegedly stabbed to death at a NSW beach said she has “lost faith in humanity” as the killer remains on the run.

Tom once sat at the back of his classroom and cried. He has a message for Australian teachers

Tom Bennett in Sydney on Tuesday.

If teachers are to win back control of classrooms, they will need more than a well-planned lesson.

We asked every Cumberland councillor about the same-sex book ban. Here’s what they said

We asked every Cumberland councillor about the same-sex book ban. Here’s what they said

The Sydney council will probably overturn its controversial ban at a meeting on Wednesday night, as it is revealed the banned book was borrowed once in five years.

The Minns government’s worst budget fears have been realised

NSW Premier Chris Minns.

The Albanese government’s budget has delivered a $1.9 billion blow to NSW, putting the state’s finances under further pressure.

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NRL 2024

Ricky Stuart will remain as the Raiders coach until 2029.
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Ricky Stuart extends as Raiders coach until 2029

The 500-game coach will be at the Canberra Raiders until the end of the decade after signing on with the club for another five years.

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Knights wary of Roosters raid as third party speaks out over Ponga deal

Knights officials fear an approach to the NRL by Andre Ponga to seek clarity on contractual issues could be the first steps in a plan to extract Kalyn from the club.

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Wayne Bennett is on his way back to the Rabbitohs.

Wayne Bennett agrees to $3 million, three-year deal with South Sydney

South Sydney officials held a meeting with Bennett in Brisbane days out from Magic Round as they prepare to announce his return to the Rabbitohs.

Ange Postecoglou during Tottenham’s loss.
Analysis
EPL

The Premier League has exposed Postecoglou as a purist in an impure world

The Australian is running Tottenham with principle. But English football is not always good and nourishing, and Postecoglou is not always patient with deviation.

David Fifita and Nick Politis.
Analysis
NRL 2024

Why the Roosters won’t lose any more sleep over Fifita flip

“No” is a word the Roosters have heard with unusual regularity in recent times. However, the club isn’t overly concerned about the David Fifita knockback.

Kalyn Ponga
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NRL 2024

Knights wary of Roosters raid as third party speaks out over Ponga deal

Knights officials fear an approach to the NRL by Andre Ponga to seek clarity on contractual issues could be the first steps in a plan to extract Kalyn from the club.

Mitchell Moses was forced to watch the action in the second half last Friday.

Moses no certainty to return before Origin as Sharks name Trindall

Mitchell Moses is out of Magic Round – and no certainty to return for next week’s final Origin I audition – as Cronulla recall Braydon Trindall.

Enrique Pieretto posing in his Argentinian kit at the 2019 Rugby World Cup.

Pass the bad luck repellent: The Argentinian flown in to solve NSW’s prop crisis

Argentinian Enrique Pieretto is the Waratahs’ newest starting prop after season-ending injuries to everyone else.

Harry Grant following the incident on Saturday.

Grant found not guilty of dangerous contact at judiciary

Harry Grant successfully appealed to have his dangerous contact charge overturned at the judiciary on Tuesday night.

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