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One dead, 30 injured as turbulence forces Singapore Airlines emergency landing

The Singapore Airlines flight made an emergency landing in Thailand.

The Singapore Airlines flight from London made an emergency landing in Bangkok due to bad weather conditions causing ‘severe turbulence’.

Who really runs the country? The secret roles of Albanese’s ministers

Anthony Albanese’s ministers have portfolios – they also have other roles: confidantes, influencers, attack dogs. And some are more equal than others.

Business panic mounts on Dutton’s migration figures

The opposition leader’s plans to cut migration to 160,000, a figure 100,000 less than next year’s forecast, has horrified Australia’s business lobby.

Glen Coleman is accused of raping a woman whose complaint he was investigating.

‘I’m an old bloke, I was excited’: Ex-cop says sex with teen inside police station was consensual

A week after allegedly raping the 19-year-old while investigating her complaint, Glen Coleman messaged: “The final offer. $700 for two hours. Either way, this will be the end”.

Camper’s widow tells murder trial of affair ultimatum, a husband’s vow and radio silence

Robyn Hill outside court.

Russell Hill’s wife packed a bag for her husband’s camping trip and never saw him again. She has told a jury about their marriage, his affair and the silence that led her to call police.

Nova Peris quits republican movement over Gaza split with co-chair Craig Foster

Nova Peris says it is untenable for her to serve the ARM alongside Craig Foster.

The Olympic champion and former Labor senator says it is untenable to work with Foster after his “inaccurate and divisive” comments against Israel.

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A new study links fluoride with cognitive issues. Should we be worried?

Many studies have linked higher levels of fluoride to lower IQ in children, but not all studies are equal.

A beautiful cityscape, but Sydney has been outrated by Melbourne in an international comparison of major cities. But the quality of life in both cities paled against another.

The Australian city with a better quality of life than Sydney or Melbourne

An international comparison of 1000 cities places Melbourne ahead of Sydney as the place to be between the two biggest capitals. But one city has a much better quality of life than either.

Terrell May screengrab

‘It’s a tough time for him’: Roosters condemn Terrell May muckrakers

The front-rower has been praised for his resilience after being the subject of online scuttlebutt over a viral video, 72 hours after the arrest of his younger brother.

‘I’m sorry and embarrassed’: Emotional Coleman opens up on Waratahs exit

NSW Rugby boss Paul Doorn and outgoing Waratahs coach Darren Coleman.

Darren Coleman rode the highs and lows of every defeat as Waratahs coach. His press conference on Tuesday was no different.

‘Day of shame’: Rishi Sunak apologises for Britain’s infected-blood scandal

Infected blood campaigners gather in Parliament Square, London, ahead of the publication of the final report into the scandal.

A six-year inquiry has found the deaths of about 3000 people and infection of some 30,000 others could have mostly been avoided.

Australia backs ICC’s role but says ‘no equivalence’ between Israel and Hamas

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

If the international court were to find Israel’s prime minister and defence chief as well as three Hamas leaders guilty of war crimes, they would not be allowed into Australia.

More young people than ever before identify as LGBTQ in Australia. But is it easier to be queer today?

What’s it like to grow up queer in modern times? Three Gen Z Australians share their stories.

From The Great to Downton Abbey, there are plenty of period dramas to binge after Bridgerton.

Binged Bridgerton? Here are seven other great period dramas to watch next

If you’ve worked your way through Netflix’s juicy drama, get your fill of corsets, cravats and torrid love affairs with these other period drama shows.

Your life will never be the same after visiting this unfinished masterpiece

La Sagrada Familia is an unfinished masterpiece.

Here’s how to get the best out of a visit to Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi’s unfinished masterpiece in Barcelona, La Sagrada Familia.

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Charlise Mutten was allegedly murdered by her mother’s fiance Justin Stein.
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Charlise’s alleged killer claims he heard girl scream ‘Mummy, no’

A jury has listened to prison calls between Justin Stein and his mother after he was charged with murdering his partner’s nine-year-old daughter.

‘Girls are struggling the most’: What’s really going on in our schools

Girls’ wellbeing is a particular concerns in the latest analysis of Australia’s PISA data.

Australian teenagers are more likely to feel unsafe and bullied at school than their international peers, while schoolgirls are highly anxious without their digital devices.

Police seek delay in Tyrrell’s foster mother investigation

The foster mother of William Tyrrell (who cannot be identified) outside court and, inset, William.

Last year, police recommended charges against William Tyrrell’s foster mother to the director of public prosecutions. On Tuesday they asked that prosecutors pause their review of the evidence.

Boy racks up $1047 fine in one day for riding without a helmet

Boy racks up $1047 fine in one day for riding without a helmet

Some children are racking up tens of thousands of dollars in fines before they turn 18, prompting calls for NSW to scrap fines for minors.

Nearly half of Sydney Uni’s students come from overseas

Nearly half of Sydney Uni’s students come from overseas

The institution was the only NSW university to post a surplus in 2023, although it underpaid casual academics about $70 million.

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Brad Arthur during an Eels match.
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Happy 50th birthday Brad – you’ve received the most Eels-style present ever

From club member number 2911828, here’s a tribute to the former Eels coach on his birthday.

Adrian Proszenko
Adrian Proszenko

Chief Rugby League Reporter

‘I’m not bitter’: Arthur opens up on Eels sacking

‘I’m not bitter’: Arthur opens up on Eels sacking

Former Parramatta coach Brad Arthur has expressed his gratitude to the club despite being sacked on Monday but insists he still has much more to achieve in the game.

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NSW Rugby boss Paul Doorn and outgoing Waratahs coach Darren Coleman.

‘I’m sorry and embarrassed’: Emotional Coleman opens up on Waratahs exit

Darren Coleman rode the highs and lows of every defeat as Waratahs coach. His press conference on Tuesday was no different.

Terrell May screengrab

‘It’s a tough time for him’: Roosters condemn Terrell May muckrakers

The front-rower has been praised for his resilience after being the subject of online scuttlebutt over a viral video, 72 hours after the arrest of his younger brother.

Danny Morseu, pictured in 2007, has been sentenced to 18 months in jail.

‘A real shock’: AOC blindsided by Morseu’s two-year-old assault charge

The former Olympic basketballer was last week found guilty of one count of assault occasioning bodily harm to a woman he punched in the head repeatedly in June 2022.

Luke Parker’s collision with Josh Smith.
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AFL 2024

Swans star Parker suspended for six weeks after ugly VFL collision

The VFL tribunal found Luke Parker had failed in his duty of care in a challenge that left an opponent with facial fractures and concussion.

Former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika.
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Super Rugby

The Eddie-shaped shadow hanging over a Cheika rescue mission at Waratahs

With the embers of last year’s bin fire only just extinguished, Rugby Australia is facing a fraught decision: does it bring back another colourful ex-coach to fix rugby in NSW?

Brad Arthur during an Eels match.
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NRL 2024

Happy 50th birthday Brad – you’ve received the most Eels-style present ever

From club member number 2911828, here’s a tribute to the former Eels coach on his birthday.

Adrian Proszenko
Adrian Proszenko

Chief Rugby League Reporter

Raymond Faitala-Mariner faces the Bulldogs on Thursday for the first time since leaving the club.

‘Maybe I was wrong’: Former Bulldogs skipper lifts lid on Ciraldo methods

Raymond Faitala-Mariner faces Canterbury on Thursday for the first time since leaving the club and has spoken about challenging Cameron Ciraldo’s training methods.

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