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Albanese to voters: I feel your pain

In a keynote speech just days after the second anniversary of his government’s election, the PM will acknowledge voters are doing it tough and promise his government is listening.

Dutton has dealt himself into contention. Does Albanese have the bottle to go after him?

Key elements of the election contest are now in place. Anthony Albanese would be unwise to wait too long in setting a date.

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Bangkok officials block Australian patient from voicing airline criticism

Keith Davis, centre, is whisked away, prevented from talking to reporters at Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand, on Thursday.

In extraordinary scenes, staff surrounded an injured Australian from flight 321 in a hospital cafe when it became apparent he was about to talk to the media.

Popular NSW ski resort forced to close weeks ahead of season

Popular NSW ski resort forced to close weeks ahead of season

Australia’s most remote ski resort is scrambling to come up with a plan to open to the public before the season starts and roads close for the winter.

PM points finger at Coalition over release of former detainee

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has suggested the Coalition was partly to blame.

Anthony Albanese has sought to shield his government from further backlash over a former immigration detainee now charged with murder.

Why Peter Dutton’s nuclear stance is so brave

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is expected to name seven possible sites for nuclear power plants in the coming weeks.

Now he has excelled himself with his signature nuclear power policy. It seems he wants to locate them in Coalition heartland seats.

Farewell to the dog who touched the world

Tom Turcich spent seven years walking the globe with his beloved dog Savannah, a rescue pup he picked up in Texas not long after setting off on his journey.

Burton dazzles as Flanagan says Dragons ‘so bad you’ve got to laugh’

Burton dazzles as Flanagan says Dragons ‘so bad you’ve got to laugh’

Matt Burton dazzled in an 11th-hour audition to be part of Michael Maguire’s first NSW squad as the Bulldogs embarrassed a woeful Dragons with a near point-a-minute second-half blitz.

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Are Manly, Anthony Seibold and Isaac Moses still on the same page?

Manly coach Anthony Seibold.

The Sea Eagles have told their coach that contract talks are on hold after three straight losses. But Seibold insists he didn’t storm out of a meeting on the eve of a season-defining clash.

Controversial call sees Swans hang on for 14-point win over Bulldogs

The Bulldogs put up a solid fight in the final term, but the Swans were just too good, with a 102-88 win.

Broadway comes to Parramatta: New $188m theatre for western Sydney

Winning design of the new $188 million Riverside Theatres.

After years of planning, a new theatre has been announced for Parramatta and it’s comparable to Sydney and Melbourne’s best.

It might be a five-star paradise, but its airport is dismal

Prepare for queues to move at a glacial pace.

The queues are long and sweaty, the toilets are broken and the best thing about it is the view while taking off.

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Real life

When I had a Baby Reindeer experience, I resolved to find my stalker

It began with an anonymous Twitter account posting about me and tagging my colleagues. Who from my past –  exes, housemates, former colleagues – might bear this kind of grudge?

Damien Nowicki
Damien Nowicki

Deputy Opinion Editor, The Age

‘You’re from the in-flight magazine’: How Tim Rogers and Alice Topp fell in love
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‘You’re from the in-flight magazine’: How Tim Rogers and Alice Topp fell in love

After two failed attempts at a relationship, musician Tim Rogers and choreographer Alice Topp have made a home among the kangaroos in rural Victoria.

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Streaming

Is Netflix killing off the binge model it created? The signs say yes

Netflix decided to release season three of Bridgerton in two parts.

The latest season of Bridgerton has been split in two, spread out across a month. It’s the latest sign the streaming giant is shifting from the binge model.

Aine Ryan

Culture news editor

Australian fashion label Dion Lee collapses

Designer label Dion Lee has appointed voluntary administrators in the latest high-profile business to come under pressure amid difficult economic conditions.

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NRL 2024

Addin Fonua-Blake has been stood down by the Warriors.
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‘His emotions were intense’: Why Warriors star skipped team song

The manager of Addin Fonua-Blake has explained the bizarre walk-out that has cost the Warriors star the chance to play this weekend.

Angus Crichton’s manager was in talks with the Roosters.
Updated

Roosters ramp up Crichton bid after Panthers raid Tigers for marquee man Papali’i

The reigning premiers have landed a $750,000 star from the wooden spooners as the Roosters look to keep their own resurgent back-rower away from interested NRL rivals.

Sydney

George Khouzame, the director of Hemisphere Constructions, was responsible for the Condell Park house collapse. But he hasn’t been charged over it.
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Crime

On the run for months, builder of collapsed home convicted of fraud

George Khouzame, whose company built the Condell Park house that collapsed last year, insists the charges were for “very, very, very, very low-end fraud”.

Mark Latham tweet ‘offensive, crass, vulgar’ but not defamatory, court told

Mark Latham tweet ‘offensive, crass, vulgar’ but not defamatory, court told

The former NSW One Nation leader is defending a defamation action brought against him by Sydney MP Alex Greenwich over an offensive and graphic tweet.

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Energy

Minns steps in to save country’s largest coal-fired power station

Minns steps in to save country’s largest coal-fired power station

The government will extend the operating life of Eraring, Australia’s largest coal-fired power station, until August 2027.

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

Rizina Yadav attended an Ivy League university

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

Residents wake to shaking as quake hits south-west of Sydney

A 3.9 magnitude earthquake was felt near Goulburn.

The earthquake hit about 6.45am, as nearby residents reported feeling huge shakes and hearing strange noises.

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Momenta, choreographed by Rafael Bonachela and performed by Sydney Dance Company.

‘Clouds’ onstage and other strange challenges solved by this design supremo

Designer Elizabeth Gadsby loves to push boundaries in her work.

Ann Patchett will discuss her work with Meg Mason.

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

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

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Energy-efficient homes sell for more money.

How to sell your home for $112,000 more than your neighbour

A new report finds how to fetch a higher price, attract more online listing views and make a home more liveable in the meantime.

Some households under pressure have decided to sell.

‘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.

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Burton dazzles in 11th-hour Origin audition as Flanagan says Dragons ‘so bad you’ve got to laugh’

Canterbury piled on 38 unanswered points in the second half to blow away a Dragons side derailed by injuries to Jack Bird and Hame Sele as Canterbury’s star put his hand up for NSW.

Manly coach Anthony Seibold.
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NRL 2024

Are Manly, Anthony Seibold and Isaac Moses still on the same page?

The Sea Eagles have told their coach that contract talks are on hold after three straight losses. But Seibold insists he didn’t storm out of a meeting on the eve of a season-defining clash.

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NRL 2024

‘The pressure is off now’: Meet the latest Hopoate to crack first grade

Lehi Hopoate will become the sixth member of the footballing clan to play first grade after being named to start at fullback for Manly on Friday night.

Taylan May’s career is clouded.

NRL suspends Taylan May, Brandon Wakeham under no-fault rule

The footballing careers of Taylan May and Brandon Wakeham are under a cloud after they were officially stood down from playing duties.

Ricky Ponting says the job of India coach would not fit into his lifestyle at the moment.

Australian great Ponting reveals approach over India coaching job

Australia great Ricky Ponting was sounded out for the India head coach’s role but the 49-year-old said he is not in the race to succeed Rahul Dravid in the high-profile job.

Angus Crichton’s manager was in talks with the Roosters.
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NRL 2024

Roosters ramp up Crichton bid after Panthers raid Tigers for marquee man Papali’i

The reigning premiers have landed a $750,000 star from the wooden spooners as the Roosters look to keep their own resurgent back-rower away from interested NRL rivals.

Addin Fonua-Blake has been stood down by the Warriors.
Updated
NRL 2024

‘His emotions were intense’: Why Warriors star skipped team song

The manager of Addin Fonua-Blake has explained the bizarre walk-out that has cost the Warriors star the chance to play this weekend.

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