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What Gina Rinehart wanted in return for Olympic-sized sponsorship

Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting demanded Olympic Champion be sounded out to become Swimming Australia president.

The billionaire’s generosity to Olympians means she is adored by athletes. But her company’s demands to install Dawn Fraser to head Olympic swimming reveals a desire for something in return.

Filmmaker known for Super Size Me dies at 53

Morgan Spurlock has died at the age of 53.

Morgan Spurlock was known for his film, which chronicled the detrimental physical and psychological effects of him eating only McDonald’s for 30 days.

World Court orders Israel to halt assault on Rafah

While the ICJ has no means to enforce its orders, the case was a stark sign of Israel’s global isolation over its campaign in Gaza.

Nine executives face questions over their handling of complaints against the former news chief.

Former Nine News chief’s behaviour an ‘open secret’

Darren Wick, the recently departed head of Nine’s news and current affairs division, has been accused of engaging in drunken, lecherous behaviour by current and ex-staff.

How Donald Trump’s financial future became tied to his ‘worthless’ company

The slump means the paper windfall for the former president has dropped to $US2.1 billion from more than $US5 billion in a matter of weeks.

Trump has treated it as a sideshow, but a big portion of his wealth depends on its success.

PNG league team is a great idea – but why should we pay for it?

Albo’s mob is talking about putting in $60 million annually for 10 years to sustain the Port Moresby team. Something does not add up here.

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Peter FitzSimons

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Inflation and house prices are on the rise.

The truth about immigration and Sydney’s housing crisis

How have fluctuations in population affected housing costs in Sydney? And are migration cuts the solution to Sydney’s accommodation crisis?

Five prime ministers in five years was dismal. But a new reality is unfolding

Tax cuts and integrity will dominate debate between Peter Dutton and Anthony Albanese when Parliament resumes today

We’ve progressed from the era of disposable political leaders to a new era of relatively indispensable ones.

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Ken Wyatt is not known for anger. But when he read his family’s government files ...

The former minister for Indigenous Australians thought he knew everything about the heartache of his people. Then he read about the treatment of his forebears.

Sydney’s two casinos eye each other across Darling Harbour - both are struggling.

Two casinos, one dream: the battle for Sydney’s gamblers

One casino has been approved to operate, but is laying off staff. The other has just emerged red-faced from an inquiry that may result in losing its licence. Is it possible for casinos to turn a profit in the brave new regulatory world?

For the past year, Tony hasn’t paid a power bill. Here’s how he did it

Groups of thousands of homes fitted with solar panels and storage batteries are enabling power utilities to aggregate stored solar energy and call on it to help stabilise the power grid when needed. In return for a credit on their bills, a growing number of customers like Tony Debono from Cobains in Victoria have signed up.

Virtual power plant programs, and the retail offers being built around them, are coming at a critical moment in the energy transition.

Vivid Sydney to turn Goods Line into outdoor BBQ spectacular

Vivid Fire Kitchen is heating up in 2024.

Plus, the line-up of international Michelin-starred chefs set takeover Sydney restaurants.

How Coles is changing self-serve checkouts to help stop shoplifting

Supermarkets and other retailers are stepping up efforts to use new technology to prevent rising levels of shoplifting.

Bondi Icebergs is the belle of Sydney’s ocean baths – and will soon be the star of its own documentary.

‘I don’t know if I would be here if it weren’t for the pool’

Swimming is about more than exercise. It’s about solace, meditation, emotional sustenance – and, at this Sydney ocean pool, community.

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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.

He loves death metal – and a girl. Helping a teen with autism find his rhythm

A support worker on a young man navigating life – in a world that hits him differently to others.

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Solar households handed payment incentive to boost battery uptake

A day after extending the life of the country’s largest coal-fired power plant, the NSW government is offering cash incentives for solar storage.

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‘He didn’t have a chance’: Luke went to his new job in the morning. He never came home

Luke Bray and his mother Diane Bray.

Luke Bray, 24, wasn’t even supposed to be at work that day. His mother wants answers.

Bruce Lehrmann pursued by former landlord over alleged property damage

Gaenor Meakes outside the NSW Civil and Administrative Tribunal on Thursday.

The owner of a luxury Sydney pad where Bruce Lehrmann lived rent-free under a deal with the Seven Network has appeared for the first time in a NSW tribunal.

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Vile voice messages to Alex Greenwich played in defamation case

Alex Greenwich  outside the Federal Court in Sydney on Friday.

The Sydney MP is suing ex-NSW One Nation leader Mark Latham for defamation over a tweet he says unleashed a wave of vitriol, including explicit voice messages.

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Marrickville stabbing was premeditated, police allege

Marrickville stabbing was premeditated, police allege

Police say a man planned the stabbing of his brother and mother in their inner-west Sydney home, the attack unfolding while their father was in the shower.

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Young star shines on debut as Sea Eagles snap three-match losing streak

Manly’s third-string fullback, teenager Lehi Hopoate, had an NRL debut to remember, lifting his team to a much-needed win against arch rivals Melbourne.

Josh Hannay has spoken for the first time about the Eels coaching job.

‘Couldn’t be more ready’: Hannay speaks on Eels interest

Josh Hannay has purposely distanced himself from recent coaching opportunities. However, the top job at Parramatta is a different proposition.

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Nox in the Talofa hinterland near Byron Bay sold for $12 million to animation pioneer Zareh Nalbandian.

He sold his studio to Netflix for $700m. Then he went on a $120m property spree

The Animal Logic co-founder has taken to real estate in a big way in recent years, and his $12 million Byron Bay cash buy is just his latest acquisition.

‘It’s stupid, the system is broken’: The housing crisis gets worse

‘It’s stupid, the system is broken’: The housing crisis gets worse

Workers are feeling “pretty distressed” to realise the basics of life have slipped further out of reach than even in the recent past.

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New NSW Blues coach Michael Maguire will have a busy Saturday night.

Maguire’s super Saturday: Three games and 20 players who could make or break the Blues

The NSW coach will watch three matches involving no fewer than 20 NSW hopefuls in what amounts to their final Origin audition.

Ellie Carpenter celebrating her birthday and the Champions League semi-final victory over PSG.

Matildas star has won two Champions Leagues but still hopes third time’s a charm

It has been both the shortest and longest four years since Ellie Carpenter signed with Lyon. This weekend, she will play Barcelona for a third Champions League winner’s medal.

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Young star shines on debut as Sea Eagles snap three-match losing streak

Manly’s third-string fullback, teenager Lehi Hopoate, had an NRL debut to remember, lifting his team to a much-needed win against arch rivals Melbourne.

No country loves rugby league more than PNG.

PNG league team is a great idea – but why should we pay for it?

Albo’s mob is talking about putting in $60 million annually for 10 years to sustain the Port Moresby team. Something does not add up here.

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This is the hardest Wallabies squad to pick in a decade, but there is a core to build around

After the World Cup car crash, the Wallabies squad is wide open for July’s Tests. From now on, every game in Super Rugby will be a virtual final, or a real one. There really are Wallabies jerseys up for grabs.

Jack de Belin arriving at court in April 2021.
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No-fault stand-down policy isn’t perfect, but NRL has little alternative

You can argue the stand-down rules are neither an effective deterrent nor a fair punishment – but that’s not the point of them.

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We asked data nerds to pick the NSW Origin team. Here is who they selected

The team have been in the lab crunching the numbers, our experts have their say and we also get AI on board for the NSW campaign.

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