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Dreamy songs, dirty jokes: Engelbert raises roof at sold-out Perth show
It was at first hard to tell if the 88-year’s voice had held up as the packed house sang along so enthusiastically – but he’s definitely still got the charm.
- by Mark Naglazas
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AFL 2024
The Cripps-Warner connection; Blues’ missing piece; big fortnight for Pies: Key takeouts from round 11
Chad Warner and Patrick Cripps have a mutual connection who is having a big impact on their seasons, while the Blues may have found an unlikely missing piece to their forward puzzle.
- by Andrew Wu
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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.
- by Adam Pengilly
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Immigration
Politicians don’t control immigrant numbers, and usually don’t want to
Politicians could exercise more control over immigration, but neither side has particularly wanted to.
- by Ross Gittins
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Amid the ugly Middle East debate, we’ve lost sight of the obvious
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.
- by Sean Kelly
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Parenting
I’ve fathered five children in NSW. If I lived in Victoria, I’d probably have none
The state government’s donor recruitment drive may have good intentions, but without a review of family limits the idea of donating sperm feels too risky.
- by Gary Nunn
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Super Rugby
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.
- by Paul Cully
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Parenting
I’m a bona fido dog lover, but stop telling me a fur baby is the same as a kid
Last week, I passed another woman with a pram, but hers contained a plump little sausage dog, not a furious-for-no-reason two-and-a-half-year-old.
- by Hannah Vanderheide
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Let’s be clear, Peter Dutton: prosecuting Netanyahu is not antisemitism
This is not about moral equivalence, but seeking arrest warrants for Hamas and Israeli leaders is an attempt to impose equal justice.
- by Geoffrey Robertson
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NRL 2024
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 at training.
- by Danny Weidler
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A-League Men
Miracle Mariners: Is this the greatest team Australian soccer has ever seen?
Before the Central Coast Mariners even had a chance to compute that they had just won the treble, they were swarmed by a pitch invasion.
- by Vince Rugari
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Cryptocurrencies
Don’t be fooled by record prices, crypto is still as unsafe as ever
The introduction of crypto ETFs has sent investors into a frenzy. But it’s important to remember that the market is still unregulated and volatile.
- by Victoria Devine
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Ask an expert
I’m terrified of running out of super. How do I prevent this?
Running out of money is a common worry when people first retire, but there are many options that can guarantee you income for life.
- by Paul Benson
Analysis
Draft
Why some AFL clubs’ recruiting ‘war chest’ won’t deliver guns
The AFL’s new pay deal has created space everywhere, and smaller clubs have to offer more than money when competing against the powerhouses for signatures.
- by Jake Niall
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Immigration
Immigration cuts only work if women have more babies. Dutton knows they won’t
Our real population problem is not one of excess. Birth rates are declining.
- by Jacqueline Maley
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Hip pocket
Why debt is not always a dirty word
Debt is generally considered detrimental, but there are times when the finance world begs to differ.
- by Dominic Powell
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Parenting
The boys knew nothing about my son’s struggles. Yet somehow they knew what to do
One day, these boys will be men. Seeing how they treated my son - who’s happy just to be out on a basketball court with them – gave me faith in the future.
- by Tamara Walsh
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AI
NVM the LOLs, IMHO fully-formed words slay
If you use cutesy words such as nom, laughing emojis and acronyms such as LOL, you are going to hate this column.
- by Dan Kaufman
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Comedy
The power of crying in public, more specifically, on the 8.08am train to Central
I’m sorry to everyone in the silent carriage who listened to my stifled sobs, but I finally understand the benefits of having a good – and public – cry.
- by Thomas Mitchell
Analysis
UK election
Sinking Sunak steers Tories towards iceberg as MPs jump overboard
Nearly 80 Conservative MPs will not seek re-election on July 4, that’s nearly a quarter of all Tories serving under the British prime minister now.
- by Rob Harris
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Spectrum
Quiche used to seem amazing, when did we become so immune to delight?
Is there a way to recapture that enthusiasm? To channel our younger selves, and remember our giddy surprise?
- by Richard Glover
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NRL 2024
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.
- by Darren Kane
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Energy
This week in Australia energy and climate collided; it’s a global story
This week in Australia energy and climate collided; it’s a global story
- by Nick O'Malley
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Ask an expert
My income protection costs $362 a month. Is it really worth it?
Income protection insurance can be expensive, but it’s a comforting parachute to have if you’re suddenly unable to earn.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
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Retirement living
You’ll probably live longer than you think, so start planning now
Life expectancies are changing rapidly, with 42-year-olds today possibly living until 99. It’s key to factor this into your retirement planning.
- by Bec Wilson
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The Fitz Files
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.
- by Peter FitzSimons
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India
‘It’s almost a no-win role’: Why you won’t see an Australian as India’s $2 million coach
It’s the best-paid coaching job in world cricket, and it’s up for grabs. So why won’t an Australian coach India?
- by Daniel Brettig
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UK election
Britain’s best hope is a PM with the charisma of frozen peas
A boring prime minister in Keir Starmer may be the best Britain can hope for if it’s to end the omnishambles era.
- by Nick Bryant
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AFL 2024
Grounds for complaint: Why Dons, Blues and Saints want fewer Marvel games
Tenants of the AFL-owned Docklands stadium are queuing up to ask for more games at the MCG.
- by Jake Niall
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Racism
I’m not cancelling my favourite books, despite my dark skin troubling their authors
I can’t cancel the stories of my childhood. Great stories can survive the sins of their writers.
- by Satara Uthayakumaran
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Global economy
Xi and Putin’s love-in is an ominous sign for the West
Russia and China have traditionally treated each other with mutual suspicion and loathing. But now they are closer than ever.
- by Liam Halligan
Analysis
State of Origin
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.
- by Dan Walsh
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UK election
Besides rain and bad polls, Sunak also must contend with ghosts
Two key figures, adored and detested by their respective tribes in equal measure, will make life harder for Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer.
- by Rob Harris
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Oral health
Yes, we love to hate them, but here’s some sparkling news for dentists
Sure, they extract quite a bit of dosh from us, but when it comes to our teeth doctors, the haters should just build a bridge.
- by Jo Stubbings
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AFL 2024
Dogs learn Naughton’s fate as injuries mount heading into crucial stretch of season
The Bulldogs’ 14-point loss to premiership favourites Sydney was compounded by injuries to Anthony Scott, Aaron Naughton and Ed Richards.
- by Andrew Wu
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Religion
Confessions of a disabled parking sticker offender
Last Sunday, I took my mother to church and committed many sins.
- by Malcolm Knox
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State of Origin
Maguire’s call on Tedesco will decide NSW’s Origin fate
He’s not only the fullback but also the incumbent captain, so the decision Maguire makes about the Roosters No.1 will have major implications for the Blues’ campaign.
- by Roy Masters
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AFL 2024
Watching Harley Reid play footy has made me feel hopeful again
Dave Grohl, Virginia Trioli, Kate Middleton. With so much grief and worry in the world right now, these people feel like the antidote. They turn everyday things into acts of beauty.
- by Kate Halfpenny
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Protests
Macron’s supreme arrogance to blame for riots in New Caledonia
In the ongoing blame game, it’s hard not to point to Macron himself as the arsonist in chief. He’s the one who set in motion a vote in Paris that triggered the protests in New Caledonia.
- by Anne-Elisabeth Moutet
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Streaming
Why I’m grateful for Baby Reindeer, the anti-hero alternative we desperately need
In this era of self-congratulatory and safe memoirs, the Netflix series dares to be dangerous.
- by Mark Mordue
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Housing crisis
Treasury tells all: How the housing market is so stuffed up
Our housing industry has been too slow to respond to the increased demand for housing. What’s the Albanese government doing about this mess?
- by Ross Gittins
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CBD
Birkin hell! Rebekah Brooks has Murdoch’s News Corp in the bag
The controversial star of the global Murdoch empire is turning heads in Australia with her regal style.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and Noel Towell
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Work therapy
Is workplace abuse more prevalent than I realised?
There’s a desire in our society to believe most companies exist on a reasonably narrow spectrum with nothing radical at the extremes. But that’s a myth.
- by Jonathan Rivett
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International affairs
I won’t mourn the sudden death of the man who oversaw my sham trial
Iranians are celebrating the death of their president by dancing in the streets, setting off fireworks and posting an endless stream of helicopter-themed memes. Meanwhile the Australian government has sent its condolences.
- by Kylie Moore-Gilbert
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State of Origin
Why Michael Maguire simply cannot pick Latrell Mitchell for Origin I
The South Sydney fullback doesn’t deserve the jumper, nor can he be trusted to perform in it.
- by Andrew Webster
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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.
- by Adam Pengilly
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Streaming
Is Netflix killing off the binge model it created? The signs say yes
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.
- by Aine Ryan
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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?
- by Damien Nowicki
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Trends
In appealing to the rich, has trail running lost its dirtbag spirit?
Have we become so comfortable in our lives we are now seeking – and willing to pay big money for – discomfort?
- by Sarah Berry
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Rupert Murdoch
No ‘dirty deals done dirt cheap’: Why Murdoch teamed up with OpenAI
Rupert Murdoch has decided that a deal done with the ‘thieves and counterfeiters’ of AI is better than no deal.
- by Elizabeth Knight