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NRL 2024

Mitchell confronts Anasta over Fox Sports’ ‘personal attacks’

Latrell Mitchell and (inset) Braith Anasta.

The pair were seen engaging in a conversation inside a Surry Hills restaurant before Mitchell asked Anasta to join him outside to continue their words.

‘Very serious’: Abdo addresses allegations against Queensland-based player

The allegations come leading into Magic Round and the first women’s State of Origin match.

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Police charge former Tigers and Bulldogs halfback after drugs sting

Former Canterbury and Wests Tigers playmaker Brandon Wakeham has been charged after he was arrested at Brookvale Oval on Wednesday.

Western Sydney council reverses controversial library same-sex book ban

Western Sydney council reverses controversial library same-sex book ban

Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Merrylands council chambers on Wednesday night, along with dozens of police officers and council security, as councillors gathered to debate a motion to reverse the ban.

Solar panel owners slugged by Ausgrid for generating too much power

Ausgrid is penalising solar panel owners who export energy to the grid during daylight hours.

Hundreds of thousands of Sydney households with solar panels but no home batteries will be penalised for exporting electricity to the network during the day.

No ‘quick fix’ to housing market woes: reserve bank

The dynamics in the housing market that are keeping prices high are taking time to unwind, the RBA’s chief economist says.

Multiple frock changes seal Julie Bishop’s role as style ambassador

Julie Bishop rocks the frock at Australian Fashion Week.

While her former political colleagues were trudging into freezing Canberra for a gruelling budget week, Julie Bishop was stepping out in style.

Rail line’s 12-month closure raises fears of ‘traffic tsunami’

The rail line between Bankstown and Sydenham will be closed for 12 months from as early as July.

A large Sydney council warns the shutdown will disrupt more than just the thousands of daily commuters.

Tax credit clash over ‘handout for billionaires’

Labor will be forced into talks with the Greens over new curbs on coal and gas in a bid to salvage the $13.7 billion tax credits plan.

Morrison meets with Trump in New York, says former president faces a ‘pile on’

Morrison meets with Trump in New York, says former president faces a ‘pile on’

As Donald Trump fights charges of falsifying business records to cover up an affair with a porn star, Scott Morrison came to the former president’s defence.

Slovak PM undergoes hours of surgery after assassination attempt

Slovak PM undergoes hours of surgery after assassination attempt

The central European country has been rocked after Robert Fico was shot five times in the stomach, arm and leg. A suspect is in custody.

Photos reveal the reality of the housing crisis

This top floor Glebe studio is for rent for $230 a week and shares a bathroom on level two.

Rents have skyrocketed, and rent assistance is set to go up in response. Even so, it’s slim pickings.

I gave an Airbnb home just four stars. Apparently that’s a fail

It’s bad enough that every app, restaurant, plumber or grocer demands praise like a toddler, but it has to be five stars or death.

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Despite $28,000 in bonuses, teachers are fleeing to private schools

A new survey of 6800 educators across NSW shows an increase in teachers leaving public education for a position in a private school.

Alyla Browne, Anya Taylor-Joy and Elsa Pataky depart the Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga in Cannes.

George Miller’s latest Mad Max instalment sends crowds wild at Cannes

During the six-minute standing ovation, star Anya Taylor-Joy directed cameras to Miller, standing next to her. Chris Hemsworth slapped his shoulder. All three were wreathed in relieved smiles.

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Federal Budget 2024

Education Minister Jason Clare.

Growing numbers of students with disability to cost $1.1b more in funding

As more students need help, budget figures raise the stakes in tense government negotiations over spending on schools and the NDIS.

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This budget will make us better off now, worse off later

It seems the top priority of Anthony Albanese’s government is not to have any priorities.

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Sydney

Charlise Mutten was allegedly murdered by her mother’s fiance, Justin Stein.
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‘I’ve got my guns, I’m going to kill you’: Justin Stein’s alleged threat to Charlise’s mother

A jury has heard voicemail messages left by the accused killer to his fiancee, Kallista Mutten, after he allegedly murdered her nine-year-old daughter.

Chris Dawson’s alleged ‘odd behaviour’ over children’s portraits

Chris Dawson; and sketches of his daughters commissioned by his wife, Lynette, in 1981.

A top prosecutor has told Chris Dawson’s murder appeal the convicted wife killer appeared to show a “complete lack of sentiment towards his own children”.

NSW 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.

Four people died when their car ran off the road. Now police believe they were being chased

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

Four victims, aged 24 to 50, were killed when a Mazda Ute hit a tree. Newly released footage shows the car being followed over a bridge.

Vulgar bumper sticker on car allegedly involved in fatal crash

A 17-year-old P-plater is in police custody after a pedestrian was allegedly hit and killed in Bexley as police discovered a vulgar bumper sticker on the teen’s Ford Falcon.

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.

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Kezie Apps celebrates after NSW win State of Origin in 2022.
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The NSW women’s Origin team wants to travel down Caxton Street – and get pelted with XXXX

The women’s Origin series starts a new chapter on Thursday night with three matches being contested for the first time.

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Melbourne Storm skipper Harry Grant.

NRL admits Harry Grant sin-bin ‘may be considered harsh’

Graham Annesley has urged his match officials to use discretion when making contentious calls after finally giving his verdict on the most scrutinised refereeing decision of the year.

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Latrell Mitchell and (inset) Braith Anasta.
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NRL 2024

Mitchell confronts Anasta over Fox Sports’ ‘personal attacks’

The pair were seen engaging in a conversation inside a Surry Hills restaurant before Mitchell asked Anasta to join him outside to continue their words.

The Matildas will fight for a second major trophy in front of their home fans.

Matildas to chase Asian Cup glory on home soil in 2026

Australia was the only AFC member nation to submit a bid to host the tournament with matches to be played in NSW, Queensland and Western Australia.

Nathan Cleary will miss the entire State of Origin series.
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NRL 2024

300,000 kicks over 12 years: Cleary’s will to win is breaking his body

His greatest asset is now turning into one of his biggest weaknesses. Rugby league’s No.1 star should consider changing the way he trains.

Andrew Johns
Andrew Johns

League columnist

Kezie Apps celebrates after NSW win State of Origin in 2022.

The NSW women’s Origin team wants to travel down Caxton Street – and get pelted with XXXX

The women’s Origin series starts a new chapter on Thursday night with three matches being contested for the first time.

Andrew Webster
Andrew Webster

Chief Sports Writer

Pat Cummins poses with a replica Ashes urn after the final Test at the Oval.

Sport off free TV? Tell ’em they’re streaming

The free-to-air TV broadcasters stations are in a battle with pay television companies for sporting rights.

Peter FitzSimons
Peter FitzSimons

Columnist and author

Jake Gordon training ahead of his  return to action.

Rugby Australia refuse early release request from Waratahs skipper

In the midst of another disappointing Waratahs season, captain Jake Gordon has been linked with an early move to France.

Melbourne Storm skipper Harry Grant.

NRL admits Harry Grant sin-bin ‘may be considered harsh’

Graham Annesley has urged his match officials to use discretion when making contentious calls after finally giving his verdict on the most scrutinised refereeing decision of the year.

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