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Aviation
More than 50 Australians on flight hit by turbulence, one passenger dies
Fifty-six Australians were among the passengers on board the Singapore Airlines flight from London when it made an emergency landing in Bangkok following severe turbulence.
Grandfather who died on Singapore Airlines flight identified
Geoffrey Kitchen was travelling with his wife of more than 50 years, Linda, who has been transferred to hospital in Bangkok for treatment.
Eight Australians in hospital after horror Singapore Airlines flight
Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil said eight Australians were taken to hospital in Bangkok to be treated for injuries after severe turbulence hit the Singapore Airlines flight.
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Domestic violence
Anger, revenge, domestic violence: Why do fathers kill their children?
The Lismore man suspected of killing himself and his two-year-old son has left a community bereft. Many are asking what is behind such a heinous act.
Australia to ban replicas of weight loss drug Ozempic
The ban will drastically reduce the availability of the popular weight-loss injections – which have been in short supply globally.
Macron heads to riot-hit New Caledonia as Australia, NZ evacuate tourists
Some 108 Australians and other tourists landed in Brisbane, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said. More flights are expected.
‘Early warning sign’: Why property owners are selling their homes now
Owners are selling up in greater numbers this autumn than they were at the same time last year, new figures show.
$16 billion and 16 years to kickstart Australia’s next nuclear plant: CSIRO
The nation’s top science agency has found the cost of large scale nuclear plants backed by the federal Coalition cannot compete on price with renewables.
‘Don’t go the way of Qantas,’ minister warns Telstra
It is “disappointing” that Australian telco giant Telstra has announced the axing of 2800 jobs in a bid to improve productivity, says Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil.
‘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.
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NRL 2024
‘He’s a damn good person’: Bennett open to Burgess reunion at Souths
Seven-time premiership-winning coach Wayne Bennett is officially returning to the Rabbitohs – and he could be joined by one of the club’s favourite sons.
Matthew Perry’s death under criminal investigation
Police are now examining why the 54-year-old star had so much ketamine in his system when he died in October.
Toxic positivity in my workplace is driving me up the wall
Toxic positivity can trigger shame, reduce wellbeing and increase stress.
Dr Chris Brown’s move from Ten to Seven is not the misstep many predicted
Dr Chris Brown has yet again shown us all that dreams do come true, and in the good doctor’s case, the stranger the dream, the better.
Opinion
Japan
If it feels like everyone you know is going to Japan, it’s because they are
There’s a growing awareness that Japan is essentially on sale right now, thanks to a favourable exchange rate.
Ben Groundwater
Travel writer
Interactive
Superannuation
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Sydney
‘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”.
Red flags that triggered AVO against suspected murder-suicide killer
When police knocked on a Lismore unit’s door on Sunday, they didn’t realise what was inside.
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Courts
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
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
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.
NRL 2024
Opinion
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
Chief Rugby League Reporter
‘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.
Politics
Business panic mounting on Dutton’s migration numbers
The opposition leader’s plans to cut net migration to 160,000 – a figure 100,000 less than next year’s forecast – has horrified Australia’s business lobby.
Business
Opinion
Immigration
It’s strange times when Dutton wants to slash immigration
There’ll be much talk about immigration until the next election. Trouble is, much of it will just be hot air.
Ross Gittins
Economics Editor
World
Man charged with helping Hong Kong intelligence service dies
Matthew Trickett and two others were due to appear at London’s Central Criminal Court for a hearing on Friday on spying charges.
Opinion
Bugger! Now Kylie’s closing. I’m fed up, but who can blame her?
Jenna Price
Columnist and academic
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Property
Seven of our favourite luxury homes for sale right now
We’ve rounded up our pick of the bunch, from double-height spaces to a double-sided fireplace.
NSW tree-change towns that boomed most in five years
Some have recorded 60 per cent growth as city escapees look for remote-working hotspots or local jobs - but not everyone wins.
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Lifestyle
More young people than ever before identify as LGBTQ, 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.
Culture
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.
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NRL 2024
‘He’s a damn good person’: Bennett open to Burgess reunion at Souths
Seven-time premiership-winning coach Wayne Bennett is officially returning to the Rabbitohs – and he could be joined by one of the club’s favourite sons.
‘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.
‘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.
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.
‘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.
Analysis
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?
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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
Chief Rugby League Reporter
Have Your Say
Parramatta’s shambolic attempt to sign Bennett exposes what’s wrong with the club
They weren’t late to the party to sign the supercoach. They weren’t in the same hemisphere.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
