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Antisemitism in Australia is worst in my lifetime: Marles
The deputy prime minister says the government is determined to introduce new criminal laws for those who vilify others based on race, sexuality, gender, disability or religion.
Tingle under fire after ‘racist country’ comments
The ABC’s chief political correspondent has come under fire for comments she made criticising Opposition Leader Peter Dutton.
Opinion
Activist shareholders
Why this property giant’s shareholders staged a coup
The hulking-out of Lendlease shareholders not only demonstrates just how aggrieved they were but is a reminder that investors are the owners and in theory the board works for them.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
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Tragedy
Dashcam footage shows horror ride-share crash that left man, child dead
A father and his two young children were travelling in a ride-share car that turned into an oncoming Toyota Hilux, police say.
Charlise Mutten’s mother tells jury of last time she saw daughter
Kallista Mutten has told a jury her nine-year-old daughter called her partner “daddy” and had travelled with him to his family’s Blue Mountains home.
‘It was beautiful … then they put all these flats up’
Welcome to Turrella, one of the 37 suburbs in which the state government wants to put more housing – and it doesn’t even have an ATM, let alone a bank.
Commuters face big disruptions to Sydney light rail services
Tram drivers and other operational staff will stop work for four hours on Wednesday during peak periods as part of industrial action.
Murderer of WA women owned 13 guns, called daughter during shooting
The Perth man who murdered two innocent women inside their suburban home on Friday was a licensed gun owner, it has been revealed.
‘Good to go’: Hynes allays fitness fears; Trbojevic proud to lead Blues
NSW players arrived at their hotel on Monday afternoon, with Nicho Hynes declaring himself a certain starter at halfback and the new skipper receiving a warm reception.
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IPL
“We feel lucky as a team”: Why Starc is the ‘X factor’ for Australia’s World Cup campaign
Mitchell Starc will lead the charge for Australia in the T20 World Cup from next week after bowling his Kolkata Knight Riders to the IPL title.
Updated
NRL 2024
‘Hasn’t got to that standard’: The shock snubbing of a Maroons star explained
One debutant and one surprise axing have headlined the Maroons’ game 1 squad, while the race to replace Cameron Munster has been decided.
No parking, no worries: Lilyfield house sells for $4.68m at auction
Listing agent Jack Parry said the sale price rivalled nearby homes with on-site parking. Domain Group recorded a preliminary auction clearance rate of 69.7 per cent at the weekend.
Analysis
Software
‘Peak cringe’: Canva goes viral for on-stage rap video
The rap was panned as being awkward and emblematic of how detached Silicon Valley has become from reality. But its co-founders say it was all part of the plan.
Review
Gadgets
Is the Ray-Ban Meta mash-up worth putting on your face?
Meta and Ray-Ban’s smart glasses put cameras, microphones, speakers and a little bit of AI into an object you would probably be wearing anyway.
The five classic road trips that could be the drive of your life
From the classic Americana of Route 66 to little-known sojourns in the Mediterranean, here are the world’s best road trips - and a local favourite - to get your motor running.
It will be a miracle if you visit this country and avoid this dish
Portugal has its own unique vegetable and it’s a vital ingredient in one of the country’s best-loved dishes.
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Just in
NRL 2024
Updated
‘He’s been ready for a long time’: The moment Maguire knew Edwards was right man for Blues
NSW coach Michael Maguire recalled a passage of play in Dylan Edwards’ performance on Saturday that sealed his decision to choose the Panthers fullback over James Tedesco.
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.
Sydney
Wilkinson seeking $1.8m in legal costs from Ten for Lehrmann defence
Lawyers for the TV network and high-profile presenter are returning to court amid the fallout from Bruce Lehrmann’s disastrous lawsuit.
Exclusive
Pollution
Secret drones found Sydney’s ‘biggest asbestos dump’. Then the cameras were switched off
The NSW Environment Protection Authority is facing claims of mismanagement from its own investigators after it uncovered an alleged illegal waste dump containing asbestos.
‘Idiot’ spends night on cliff ledge after wrong turn on popular coastal walk
Despite falling into the ocean, being washed onto rocks and spending the night on a cliff ledge, a bushwalker in Royal National Park was lucky to walk away largely unscathed.
Lismore rallies for a mother in grief after murder of her child
Rowan’s mother Dr Sophie Roome and students from his swim school were among the crowd of 120 who gathered to remember the toddler killed by his father in a murder-suicide last week.
Exclusive
International students
Colleges face mass closures as students from whole continents banned
Hundreds of private colleges face closure as the government pushes ahead with its plan to slash migration.
Politics
Exclusive
Russia-Ukraine war
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.
Business
Opinion
Interest rates
The first question I’m asked when people find out where I work
No matter the situation, time of day or location, the first question I’m asked when people discover I work in finance is invariably the same.
Jaki Virtue
Contributor
World
Breaking
Tragedy
More than 2000 buried alive in PNG landslide, local authorities say
Rugged and remote conditions are hindering rescue efforts in Papua New Guinea, where the landslide has also caused major destruction to buildings and food gardens.
Opinion
Let’s be clear, Peter Dutton: prosecuting Netanyahu is not antisemitism
Geoffrey Robertson
Human rights barrister and author
Immigration cuts only work if women have more babies. Dutton knows they won’t
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
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Property
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 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.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Demand for prescription skincare is on the rise. But do you really need it?
Influencer beauty culture has supercharged the demand for prescription skincare, particularly among younger people.
Opinion
Spectrum
Quiche used to seem amazing, when did we become so immune to delight?
Richard Glover
Broadcaster and columnist
Culture
A rising black musician lost his elite orchestra job. He won’t go quietly
Josh Jones wasn’t expecting to lose his dream job. He has shared the performance reviews and messages that shed light on a typically confidential process.
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Sport
‘Good to go’: Hynes allays fitness fears; Trbojevic proud to lead Blues
NSW players arrived at their hotel on Monday afternoon, with Nicho Hynes declaring himself a certain starter at halfback and the new skipper receiving a warm reception.
Updated
State of Origin
‘He’s been ready for a long time’: The moment Maguire knew Edwards was right man for Blues
NSW coach Michael Maguire recalled a passage of play in Dylan Edwards’ performance on Saturday that sealed his decision to choose the Panthers fullback over James Tedesco.
Analysis
State of Origin
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.
Updated
Around the clubs
Kikau out for up to six weeks, Butcher suffers season-ending injury
Canterbury’s star back-rower will be sidelined by a finger fracture for a crucial part of the season as the Roosters confirmed Egan Butcher has ruptured his ACL.
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IPL
Starc the ‘X factor’ for Australia’s World Cup campaign, says Marsh
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.
‘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.
Updated
NRL 2024
‘Hasn’t got to that standard’: Shock snub of Maroons star explained
One debutant and one surprise axing have headlined the Maroons’ game 1 squad, while the race to replace Cameron Munster has been decided.
Have Your Say
Waratahs are not the only problem child in Super Rugby’s dysfunctional family
Rugby Australia must be learning that centralisation means taking on the problems of the franchises, not magically making them disappear.
Paul Cully
Rugby columnist
