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Powering ahead: Dutton readies to name nuclear sites

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has dismissed the costs of nuclear cited in the latest report from CSIRO.

Despite a day of confusion among senior MPs about the timing of opposition energy policy, the nuclear plan is imminent.

‘All of a sudden I was on the roof of the cabin’: On board Singapore Airlines flight

Australian Teandra Tuhkunen hit the roof and was thrown to the floor during turbulence on her way to Melbourne.

A Singapore Airlines flight from London to Singapore hit severe turbulence on Tuesday, with eight of the more than 50 Australians on board in hospital.

The Star not suitable for licence under any circumstance, inquiry told

Counsel assisting Caspar Conde said there is no indication the casino giant is fit to be given a licence, even under the eye of a special manager.

Rizina Yadav attended an Ivy League university

Thousands of Australians want a place at a top US university. Here’s how Rizina got hers

Australian students vying for entry to elite US and UK universities are beginning their college preparations from as young as 12.

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‘A lot of angst’: Sydney principals spooked as school funds vanish

The principal of Sydney Boys High School has put two building projects on hold.

The removal of funds from schools’ bank accounts comes after a funding freeze and coincides with a $10,000 pay rise for teachers.

‘We are devastated’: Mother’s grief after the murder of her two-year-old son

The mother of a child killed by his father in Lismore says the toddler should have been able to trust the man who took his life.

Spurs, Newcastle goes to penalties after score locked 1-1

Spurs, Newcastle goes to penalties after score locked 1-1

Fresh from securing a place in Europe, Ange Postecoglou brings his Spurs side to the MCG for a Premier League friendly against Newcastle United. Follow all the action.

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Wests Tigers boss flies to England on secret player clean-out mission

Benji Marshall and Shane Richardson.

Shane Richardson flew to the United Kingdom as part of a selling spree that could have major ramifications on the joint venture club.

NRL tests Roosters players for drugs following bogus social media claims

The Roosters and RLPA are angry after players were tested following unfounded claims they had taken party drugs the night before the match against Cronulla.

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Kindred spirits: Queen Victoria by Alexander Bassano, 1887, and Vincent Namatjira’s portrait of Gina Rinehart.

An open letter to Gina Rinehart from Queen Victoria (and her nostrils)

Women like us are defined more by power than posing. We work hard, we shoulder immense duties, we bellow in the ears of prime ministers.

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How big business pushes a product it’s not allowed to advertise

Medicinal cannabis clinics have adopted unconventional advertising tactics.

Strict laws forbid the promotion of prescription medicines. But medicinal cannabis companies are getting creative - and business is booming.

First Peris, now Foster: Republic movement leaderless after exits

The Australian Republic Movement has revealed co-chair Craig Foster will follow Nova Peris out the door. The pair have different views on Israel.

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Have property prices peaked for now? These factors suggest so

Households sit on $10.7 trillion of real estate, dwarfing their equities holdings of $1.4 trillion.

Weakness could emerge in Australian house prices in the second half of 2024 with the RBA potentially keeping interest rates on hold.

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If you win $150 million, odds are you’ll have big decisions to make. Here’s what to do

Psychologist Carly Dober.

The chances of you taking home the jackpot are extremely slim, but if you do, experts say there are ways to deal with all that cash and your emotions.

Victorian child confirmed to have rare and dangerous H5N1 bird flu

A critically ill child who returned from India in March was infected with the disease, which has killed millions of animals worldwide.

These are the 10 events not to miss at Sydney Writers’ Festival

Ann Patchett will discuss her work with Meg Mason.

This year’s literary feast offers a tantalising menu for lovers of all sorts of writing.

A shack in a nondescript arcade is serving some of Sydney’s best brisket sandwiches

The meat is smoked for 14 hours at the owner’s home then served from a no-frills kiosk in a tired arcade.

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Australia’s first ‘glamping’ site still reigns supreme in the bush

Paperbark Camp has managed to package all the good things about camping with none of the annoyances.

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‘We’ll welcome Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift back’: Sydney pushes for NFL game

Just months after the megastar singer and her boyfriend jetted into town, Sydney hopes the couple will be back for a historic NFL game.

Latham’s comments triggered death threats against MP, court told

Latham’s comments triggered death threats against MP, court told

Sydney MP Alex Greenwich is suing the former NSW One Nation leader for defamation over a tweet that plays on offensive stereotypes about gay men, a court heard.

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Anger, revenge, domestic violence: Why do fathers kill their children?

GIF: A toddler’s trike at the Lismore crime scene.

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.

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

‘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

The College Street unit block where the body of a father and son were found in East Lismore.

When police knocked on a Lismore unit’s door on Sunday, they didn’t realise what was inside.

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NRL 2024

Parramatta officials courted Wayne Bennett, but the Dolphins coach is poised to return to South Sydney.
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‘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.

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‘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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Benji Marshall and Shane Richardson.
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NRL 2024

Wests Tigers boss flies to England on secret player clean-out mission

Shane Richardson flew to the United Kingdom as part of a selling spree that could have major ramifications on the joint venture club.

Michael Cheika shakes hands with Eddie Jones during a Argentina-Wallabies clash in 2023.

‘Different coaches’: Waugh says Eddie Jones chaos won’t be a factor in Cheika call

Rugby Australia Phil Waugh says the search for a new Waratahs coach will be fast, but thorough.

Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift.

‘We’ll welcome Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift back’: Sydney puts up hand to host NFL game

Just months after the megastar singer and her boyfriend jetted into town, Sydney hopes the couple will be back for a historic NFL game in the city.

Former Dragons head coach and ex-Eels consultant Paul McGregor (left) with Brad Arthur.

‘I haven’t lost the passion’: McGregor puts hand up, Hannay’s agent set for Eels talks

The man who helped the Eels to the grand final two years ago is the first to publicly express an interest in the position made vacant by Brad Arthur’s sacking.

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NRL 2024

NRL target tests Roosters players for illicit substances following bogus social media claims

The Roosters and RLPA are angry after players were tested following unfounded claims they had taken party drugs the night before the match against Cronulla.

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Tottenham v Newcastle.

Tottenham Hotspur v Newcastle United LIVE updates: Spurs, Newcastle sent to penalties, 1-1

Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United play on the hallowed turf of the MCG.

Brad De Losa in training at his South Bownfels base shortly before leaving for Italy.

Why sprinting with a roaring 30kg chainsaw is just all part of this game

Australia’s top woodchopping athletes will contest the World Trophy in Milan this weekend, armed with axes and saws of all varieties.

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