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Watch live: Dutton pledges to slash permanent migration

Watch live: Dutton pledges to slash permanent migration

In his budget reply speech, the opposition leader intensified a political fight over housing and congestion by vowing to drive permanent migration below Labor’s target.

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Trending in one direction - the job market is slowing

A series of stable measures of the job market are all pointing in the same direction.

The evidence is smacking observers in the face. The job market is responding to the Reserve Bank’s 4.25 percentage points worth of rate rises.

Minns sacks pro-Palestine MP for labelling Karen Webb a ‘liar’

Anthony D’Adam used a late-night speech to accuse NSW Police of using “fear and intimidation as a means of obtaining compliance” against pro-Palestinian protesters.

Ambitious students are punished when it comes to ATAR because there is little payoff for taking trickier mathematics.

Doing hard maths for the HSC isn’t paying off. Here’s how it plays out for your ATAR

A quirk of the ATAR system is effectively punishing ambitious students. Compare these questions to see the difficulty levels.

Virus soup: The five things making Sydney sick as emergency department visits spike

NSW is facing a wave of respiratory illnesses this winter.

Influenza and COVID-19 are spreading rapidly in NSW, but they are not our only problem.

Universities face bans for breaching caps on foreign students

The dramatic intervention, introduced by Education Minister Jason Clare in parliament, aims to force down migration.

Gold medallist led campaign to take down Gina Rinehart portrait

Australian swimmer Kyle Chalmers and the portrait of Gina Rinehart.

Kyle Chalmers and one of the top officials in Australian swimming co-ordinated a group of 20 elite Australian swimmers to campaign against the National Gallery.

Nearly a million NSW households face new charges for solar exports

Solar panels on rooftops in western Sydney.

Regional electricity distributors Essential Energy and Endeavour Energy joined Ausgrid in announcing charges for solar customers exporting too much energy in the middle of the day.

How do I get the $300 energy bill rebate? Your top budget questions answered

From cost-of-living relief to inflation, our experts unpack your most pressing concerns from the federal budget.

NSW strikes first with try for Tonegato in State of Origin opener

NSW strikes first with try for Tonegato in State of Origin opener

The women’s representative showpiece expands to a full three-match series for the first time this year with a crowd of 25,000 expected.

‘I love the club’: Lomax coy on reasons behind Dragons exit

Zac Lomax will leave the St George Illawarra Dragons at the end of the year.

He’s in career-best form and in contention for a Dally M Medal, but the departing St George Illawarra star said he had been unsettled as far back as the pre-season.

Moses set to be overlooked for Blues as Koroisau battles ‘strange’ injury

The Eels halfback will run out of time to prove his fitness before the Origin series opener, while Tigers hooker Koroisau is hoping a rare hip injury doesn’t cruel his Blues’ aspirations.

Why Biden wanted to debate Trump early, and why Trump said yes

Donald Trump and Joe Biden will appear in two presidential debates in 2024.

Joe Biden’s advisers have long believed that the dawning realisation of a Trump-Biden rematch will be a balm for the president’s droopy approval ratings.

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Bye-bye cleaner planet: Ausgrid charge leaves panel owners in the dark

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Ausgrid’s latest policy of financially punishing solar panel owners is a seriously retrograde step in relation to climate change.

Cloud seeding: Indonesia attempts to redirect rain after killer floods

More rain is forecast after monsoonal downpours triggered a landslide of mud and cold lava from Mount Marapi, that caused rivers to breach their banks.

Ryan Reynolds and Cailey Fleming play Cal and Bea in If, in which the imaginary friends of children come to life.
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John Krasinski and Ryan Reynolds are all schmaltz in too-cute fairytale

It’s filled with big-name stars and started a bidding war, but fantasy film IF leaves too many questions unanswered.

I want to hate Bridgerton but, like any good romance, I can’t quit

Luke Newton as Colin Bridgerton, Nicola Coughlan as Penelope Featherington in season three of Bridgerton.

It is said the heart is forever making the head a fool. Well, Bridgerton is forever making a fool of me.

This Italian town has a world-famous name, yet is ignored by tourists

Nobody gives a thought to Vinci, even though the town is attached to one of Western culture’s most famous names.

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Federal Budget 2024

Chemist Warehouse has grown into one of the largest retailers in the country and will list on the ASX through Sigma Healthcare.

Chemists to lose dollar-discount option as government bows to pressure

Chemist Warehouse will be stripped of its ability to give its customers $1 off their medicines under a change the Pharmacy Guild has been pushing for years.

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.

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Justein Stein is on trial accused of murdering his fiancee’s daughter Charlise Mutten.
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‘That kid really does mean the world to me’: The tearful claims of Charlise’s alleged killer

Justin Stein broke down in a police interview after his fiancee’s nine-year-old daughter Charlise Mutten was reported missing, denying any involvement.

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.

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.

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‘I’ve got my guns, I’m going to kill you’: Justin Stein’s alleged threat to Charlise’s mother

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

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”.

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NRL 2024

Magic Round

Ten magic moments from Magic Round

Hat-tricks, game-winning tackles and miraculous passes that defy the laws of physics – here are the most magical moments to come out of the annual Suncorp Stadium festival of footy.

It’s a wet start to a big weekend in Brisbane but the Bureau said there’s sun on the horizon.

Wet start to weekend but conditions set to clear for Magic Round, Greek festival

Brisbane is set to host two major rugby league events over the coming days, plus a huge weekend cultural festival on the southside. It’s wet now – will the weather hold out?

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The Ocean Onyx drill rig, which is being used by oil and gas producer Beach Energy in the Otway Basin off Victoria’s coastline.

Gas giants dodge tougher tax hike in Labor-Greens deal

Oil and gas producers have expressed relief after the government cut a deal with the Greens to pass a relatively modest tax hike for offshore projects.

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Queensland captain Ali Brigginshaw and her NSW counterpart Kezie Apps.

Women’s Origin LIVE: Queensland host NSW in Suncorp Stadium opener

The women’s representative showpiece expands to a full three-match series for the first time this year with a crowd of 25,000 expected in Brisbane.

Mitchell Moses during last year’s State of Origin series.

Moses set to be overlooked for Blues as Koroisau battles ‘strange’ injury

The Eels halfback will run out of time to prove his fitness before the Origin series opener, while Tigers hooker Koroisau is hoping a rare hip injury doesn’t cruel his Blues’ aspirations.

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

Matildas’ encore on home soil cause for excitement for fans and FA alike

The buzz of the Women’s World Cup has been and gone, but another dose is coming, with official confirmation that the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup will be played in Australia.

Zac Lomax will leave the St George Illawarra Dragons at the end of the year.

‘I love the club’: Lomax coy on reasons behind Dragons exit

He’s in career-best form and in contention for a Dally M Medal, but the departing St George Illawarra star said he had been unsettled as far back as the pre-season.

Luke Parker is staring at a third consecutive week in the VFL.

The selection dilemma that proves just how well the Swans are going

Luke Parker has barely missed a game since making his debut for Sydney in mid-2011 – but he will spend a third consecutive week in the VFL due to the Swans’ incredible depth.

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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.

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

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