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Ten, Wilkinson counting costs after failed Lehrmann defamation suit

Lisa Wilkinson (left), Bruce Lehrmann and Brittany Higgins.

Lawyers for the TV network and high-profile presenter are returning to court amid the fallout from Bruce Lehrmann’s disastrous lawsuit.

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Insiders dish dirt on Sydney’s secret ‘contaminated waste dump’

Insiders dish dirt on Sydney’s secret ‘contaminated waste dump’

The NSW Environment Protection Authority is facing claims of mismanagement from its own investigators after it uncovered an alleged illegal waste dump containing asbestos.

Ukraine pleaded for help from Australia six months ago. It hasn’t heard back

Ukraine fears it will not receive a requested shipment of Australian coal by winter, despite pleading directly with Foreign Minister Penny Wong.

Watch live: Blues coach Michael Maguire speaks after picking new-look NSW team

Blues coach Michael Maguire.

Blues coach Michael Maguire is holding his first press conference since naming his NSW team with Manly’s Jake Trbojevic as captain. Watch live

Slater drops a bombshell: Shock axing headlines Maroons Game One squad

David Fifita is a surprise omission from the Maroons’ State of Origin squad for Game One.

One debutant and one surprise axing has headlined the Maroons Game One squad, while the race to replace Cameron Munster has been decided.

Starc delivers on $4.4m deal with star role in IPL final triumph

Mitchell Starc won an $8 million title shootout with fellow Australian pace ace Pat Cummins as the Kolkata Knight Riders thrashed Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Galliano Callegari in front of his home and gardens, which include a moat.
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Development

This man’s castle is his home, and an airport is ruining the serenity

Just like the plot of the beloved Australian movie The Castle, a lovingly built family home is under threat from encroaching development.

Ride-share horror: Child and man dead after Sydney crash

Two were killed in the crash.

A father and his 12-year-old daughter died when the ride-share car they were travelling in rolled.

‘Idiot’ survives fall from coastal walk, spends night on ledge

The bushwalker fell off a cliff, fished himself out of the ocean and spent the night on a rock ledge. Somehow he survived unscathed.

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Palaeontology

Meet the ‘echidnapus’, a bizarre blend of the world’s strangest creatures

Scientists have unveiled three new species of monotreme, including the enigmatic “echidnapus”.

Scientists led by Tim Flannery have unearthed evidence for a previously unknown “age of monotremes” when egg-laying mammals dominated Australia.

These 10 popular supermarket foods are worse for you than you probably think

Trail mix.

Some food products may look and sound healthy, but a closer look at their nutritional profile reveals they can be anything but.

Four common travel items that could get you in strife

Several years ago, waiting for a bus in Warsaw, a pair of police officers were paying me close attention. Something wasn’t right.

Michael Gebicki
Michael Gebicki

The Tripologist

‘Unacceptable safety risk’, Students directed to vacate encampment

Protestors from the pro-Palestinian encampment march to the Chancellors’ office at the Australian National University (ANU) in Canberra. The ANU has asked that the encampment be disbanded.

Students at the Australian National University have been directed to vacate the encampment to protest against the occupation of Palestine.

Amid the ugly Middle East debate, we’ve lost sight of the obvious

Palestinians line up for food amid the Israeli air and ground offensive.

One wonders how many of those making the Israel-Hamas equivalence point, including quite a few in the press, had taken 10 minutes to read the ICC prosecutor’s statement.

Sean Kelly
Sean Kelly

Columnist

Albo’s open for business: The companies the PM keeps

A copy of the prime minister’s diary, released under freedom of information, shows he has plenty of time for the big end of town.

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Visual art

The painting a prime minister tried to ban

June Mendoza at her studio in 2022.

June Mendoza’s painting of John Gorton caused a sensation when it was unveiled. She remains the only woman to have painted an official portrait of an Australian prime minister.

Donald Trump booed loudly at libertarian convention

Republican presidential candidate, former President Donald Trump speaks at the Libertarian National Convention at the Washington Hilton in Washington.

The raucous event for the former president marked a sharp departure from the typical celebratory atmosphere at such Trump campaign gatherings.

Twelve people injured after Qatar Airways plane hits severe turbulence

The incident comes five days after a man died and dozens of people were injured when a Singapore Airlines flight from London hit severe turbulence.

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NRL 2024

Dylan Edwards is knocking at the door for NSW.

Fittler pays tribute to Edwards among Madge’s Origin ‘surprises’

The Blues have named six NSW Origin rookies as Michael Maguire’s predecessor Brad Fittler congratulated Dylan Edwards on a long-awaited debut at the expense of incumbent captain James Tedesco.

Arthur, Moses back Eels culture after sacking
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Arthur, Moses back Eels culture after sacking

Sacked coach Brad Arthur is still defending the culture at Parramatta, and a TV reporter has accused star half Mitchell Moses of swearing at him.

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Financial woes cast ‘significant doubt’ over Northern Beaches Hospital

Northern Beaches Hospital owes $280 million to Healthscope, the private hospital operator that tumbled to a $649 million loss in 2023.

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Insolvency

The high-profile Sydney yoga studio at the centre of a decidedly un-zen scandal

The high-profile Sydney yoga studio at the centre of a decidedly un-zen scandal

Egg of the Universe has been accused of trading while insolvent, owing tens of thousands of dollars while plunging further into debt and making generous loans to directors.

Even before Eraring was extended, NSW was set to miss climate targets

Energy Minister Penny Sharpe has announced a deal to extend the life of the Eraring coal-fired power station for two years.

The state is forecast to fall short of legislated targets to reduce greenhouse emissions by 50 per cent by 2030 and 70 per cent by 2035. What can be done to get back on track?

How being NSW sheriff has changed over 200 years

Hangman’s noose

The role of sheriff has existed in NSW since 1824, but many could be excused for not knowing what the job entails.

Residents in ‘nice suburb’ object to more events at Moore Park

The owner of the Entertainment Quarter in Moore Park has submitted plans to hold more events in part of the precinct.

Plans to hold more events in a section of the Entertainment Quarter at Moore Park have sparked opposition from residents.

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Property

Almost a dozen buyers registered to bid on the home that had been owned since 1990.

Lane Cove investment property bought in 1990 for $250,000 sells for $3.5m

Eleven buyers – a mix of young families and developers, who were eyeing it for its knock down potential – registered to bid. But one group didn’t even get a look in.

Ben Low bought an investment property in Tregear, but may have to move in instead.

Ben was priced out of his first choice suburbs. Then he was evicted

At one point in his near two-year search he tried to buy a house with asbestos but it sold for $240,000 more than the price guide.

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Jarome Luai.

Luai might be the most polarising player in NSW. But Maguire needs his belief

The Blues coach wants players who run towards the fire. After weeks of injury carnage, his Origin hopes rest with Luai leading the way.

Blues coach Michael Maguire.

Watch live: Blues coach Michael Maguire speaks after picking new-look NSW team

Blues coach Michael Maguire is holding his first press conference since naming his NSW team with Manly’s Jake Trbojevic as captain. Watch live

Mitchell Starc celebrates the wicket of  Abhishek Sharma.

Starc delivers on $4.4m deal with star role in IPL final triumph

Mitchell Starc was the victor in a $8million title shootout with fellow Australian pace ace Pat Cummins as the Kolkata Knight Riders thrashed Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Jake Trbojevic and James Tedesco

Tedesco axed in massive Origin shake-up, six Blues to debut

NSW coach Michael Maguire has made a huge statement for his first Origin match in charge, dropping the captain and calling up a clutch of players to make their state debuts.

Eels playmaker Dylan Brown during the team’s loss to the Rabbitohs on Saturday night.

‘Unfair … unexpected’: Dylan Brown opens up on Brad Arthur sacking

The Eels playmaker said he was disappointed by the decision to axe the coach and that the players feel they’re to blame after a run of poor results.

Katrina Gorry says she will be fit for the Olympics.

‘I trust in my body’: Matildas star says she’ll be fit for Olympics

Katrina Gorry said a chill ran up her spine when she went down injured for West Ham, and she feared she may miss what could be her last big tournament with the Matildas.

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AFL 2024

Warner hits pause on Swans contract talks as his value skyrockets

Dynamic midfielder Chad Warner rejected a contract extension from the Swans earlier this year, and his hot form looks set to spark a bidding war for his services.

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