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Bronco star’s father could face death penalty in Indonesia following drug arrest
The father of Australian rugby league player Payne Haas has been arrested in the Philippines and is accused of running enough drugs in Indonesia to qualify for the death penalty.
Lecturer sacked over Nazi swastika incident loses bid to get reinstated
The University of Sydney has won its appeal against a court ruling that found a controversial lecturer was unlawfully sacked after he showed students a slide show that superimposed a Nazi swastika on the Israeli flag.
Billion-dollar casino backer takes legal action to kill story
A wealthy family company based in Hong Kong was cleared to operate a casino in Australia. But it does not want media coverage of a report into its suitability.
Just a two-hour flight from Australia, idyllic New Caledonia implodes
This week, the tropical Pacific holiday destination erupted amid tensions with the French government in Paris over voting rights.
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Abducted in Japan
Japan has finally changed its custody law. Australian parents fear it’s not enough
Australian parents of children abducted by their ex-partners in Japan say watershed reforms enabling joint custody don’t address the root cause of the issue.
Broken love pact at centre of missing campers’ long-time affair
A Supreme Court jury has been taken inside the long-term affair between Russell Hill and Carol Clay before they were allegedly murdered.
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NRL 2024
Raiders start Magic Round with madcap win over Bulldogs
Crazy tries, sin-bins and errors galore were the hallmarks of a 24-20 Raiders win over the Bulldogs.
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Sea Eagles take on the Broncos in second Magic Round clash
The Sea Eagles know they’ve left four points on the table in the past fortnight and will be without Tom Trbojevic, but the Broncos are themselves missing Reece Walsh.
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AFL 2024
Swans and Blues test out their premiership credentials
Follow along for all the major moments and post-game reactions as the Swans and Blues square off in Friday night AFL.
Analysis
A-League Men
How an argument with a referee ended in corruption charges
When Ulises Davila copped a yellow card for dissent after an argument with referee Alireza Faghani, there may have been something sinister at play.
Knife-wielding attacker abducts young mother, baby in Melbourne carpark horror
A school teacher and her six-month-old baby were held for two hours by a thief.
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Indigenous art
The latest portrait Gina Rinehart wants removed from the National Gallery
Supporters of the mining magnate want a second portrait pulled from the walls of the National Gallery of Australia.
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Fame, family and Finneas: Billie Eilish’s astonishing new album
In an exclusive interview, the 22-year-old dual Oscar winner opens up about making her new album and how the process transformed her.
I watched nothing but ABC iview for a week. Here’s what I learnt
I spend $962 a year on streaming services. This is what happened when I gave up everything except the ABC’s free streaming platform.
Where do Heineken and Amstel beers come from? Test your knowledge
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The ‘new Tinder’ – or something more? Run clubs are gaining pace
A great way to keep fit and make friends. A panacea for loneliness. A modern-day church. And fun, so fun. No wonder run clubs have exploded post-pandemic.
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Opinion
Roosters’ fears for Spencer Leniu at Magic Round
The Samoan international will play before a Brisbane crowd for the first time since the round-one incident involving Broncos star Ezra Mam.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Sky Blues win series opener with 22-12 victory at Suncorp Stadium
The Sky Blues secured victory at Suncorp Stadium in the first match of the series, in front of a record-breaking crowd of 25,000 people.
Sydney
Charlise’s mother had planned on ‘doing a runner’ with girl, accused killer told police
While Charlise Mutten was missing, her alleged murderer Justin Stein told police his partner had talked about taking off with her daughter, a jury has heard.
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Crime
A boy forced himself on a girl at a NSW high school. He was allowed to continue attending
Schools still don’t know how to respond to sexual assault between classmates, two years after the state government commissioned a review about what to do when a sex assault victim and perpetrator attended the same school.
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.
This council wants to design its own housing plan on its own timeline
Inner West Council is urging the Minns government to delay one of its signature housing policies, saying it can deliver the required density itself.
Minns sacks pro-Palestine MP for labelling 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.
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The rare sound of perfection: Don’t miss this Mahler performance
Our reviewers run a critical eye over the latest shows around town.
Who stole Picasso’s Weeping Woman? This novel could have the answer
Our reviewers cast their eyes over recent fiction and non-fiction releases, including historical fiction, a ripping yarn about the Labor Party and MasterChef inaugural winner Julie Goodwin’s memoir.
Politics
After Pete’s Black Hawk crashed, he was lucky in more ways than one
Army sergeant Pete Rudland survived serious injuries and then got compensation for his treatment relatively easily. Many of our veterans aren’t looked after so well.
Business
Lendlease sells down Asian asset ahead of investor showdown
The property giant has moved to simplify its business with the sale of life sciences interests in Asia, with chairman Michael Ullmer reportedly on his way out.
Opinion
Inflation
Wall Street finally got the inflation news it has been desperate for
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
World
Donald Trump’s pre-election circus is the hottest ticket in New York
Some people, not all Trump supporters, are so keen to witness history, they are paying others by the hour to save them a place in the queue.
Opinion
Sorry for the pile-on, ScoMo and Trump, but you send women a warped view of religion
Julia Baird
Journalist, broadcaster, historian and author
David McBride is not a hero or a whistleblower. He is a man convinced of his own opinion
Rodger Shanahan
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Property
‘As bad as it’s ever been’: Property prices blow out and pay rises lag
Home prices have risen much faster than wages over the long term, and the gap looks set to widen.
Photos reveal the reality of the housing crisis
Rents have skyrocketed, and rent assistance is set to go up in response. Even so, it’s slim pickings.
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Lifestyle
Finally, something new for Fashion Week: old clothes
On the runway, more brands are championing the idea that past season doesn’t mean old. But some are doing it louder than others.
Culture
First the vinyl revival, now DVDs? Why physical media is making a comeback
In an era of streaming anxiety, Leslie Haworth has lined his apartment with 4500 titles.
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‘I had a chuckle and went back to work’: Fifita hasn’t called me after backflip, Robinson reveals
Roosters coach has spoken for the first time about Titans star pulling out of his deal to join the Tricolours, and revealed the door is still open for Angus Crichton to re-sign.
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NRL 2024
NRL Magic Round LIVE: Manly Sea Eagles and Brisbane Broncos continue feast of footy
The Sea Eagles know they’ve left four points on the table in the past fortnight and will be without Tom Trbojevic, but the Broncos are themselves missing Reece Walsh.
Opinion
NRL 2024
No fault? Hardly. Why NRL needs to stand down contentious policy
The rule has never been perfect or even fair; nor has it changed player behaviour. It was a stop-gap reaction to an emergency. Five years on, its purpose has been served and it deserves retirement.
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
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NRL 2024
NRL round 11 LIVE: Brave Raiders climb off canvas to beat Bulldogs
Canberra went down to 11 men but fought back to score a 24-20 win over an error-prone Canterbury at Magic Round.
Inside Beale’s obsession to get back in a Wallabies jersey
Kurtley Beale lines up against his old team the Waratahs on Saturday. Is an international comeback on the cards? Those close to the 95-Test stalwart believe so.
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AFL 2024
AFL 2024 round 10 LIVE updates: Sydney Swans, Carlton Blues test out their premiership credentials
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as the Swans and Blues square off in Friday night AFL.
Analysis
A-League Men
How an argument with an A-League referee ended in corruption charges
It looked innocent enough, but when Ulises Davila copped a yellow card for dissent after an argument with referee Alireza Faghani, there may have been something sinister at play.
Have Your Say
Why a player with 300 stitches in his head and 81 tackles in a game is the man NSW need
Origin demands a certain type of player and Michael Maguire needs to make the right choices when he selects his first team.
Roy Masters
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