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Opinion
State of Origin
Is Origin dead? This will be an unpopular opinion, but the right call was made on Suaalii
The rules of the game are clear on such tackles, but fans have every right to be confused about where the Origin boundaries exist.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
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Queensland Maroons
The minute of madness that sealed the Blues’ fate in Origin hammering
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow completed his hat-trick right at the end of the Maroons’ romp at Accor Stadium, but the result of game one was decided long before that.
Analysis
NRL 2024
State of Origin player ratings: How the Blues and Maroons fared in game one
Queensland romped home – but which stars shone the brightest on the big stage?
Chammas at Origin
State of Origin
‘Hope you enjoyed your debut’: Assistant coach sledges Suaalii
Former Maroons enforcer Nate Myles earned a rebuke from an NRL official for taunting the NSW rookie after he was sent off.
The six one-percenters that defined Queensland’s Origin rout
From Nicho Hynes’ mis-step, Billy Slater rushing through the grandstand to Reece Robson’s try-saver, these were the little plays that make Origin what it is.
Opinion
For subscribers
Blues were brave but ballistic shoulder shot made a victory mission impossible
NSW went into the first Origin match of the year as unbackable underdogs. It didn’t take long for their odds to blow out even further.
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
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Hope for Alex? De Minaur breaks late to put pressure on world No.4
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The past is never far away in Portugal’s resurgent capital – Lisbon embraced shabby chic long before it became fashionable.
Opinion
Healthcare
Yes, an ‘ADHD tax’ is a real thing. I know because I pay it every day
We work and strive to live normal lives. But our systems are all designed for neurotypical people. And that comes at a price.
Caroline Zielinski
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Property development
Why housing sites may not be feasible west of the ‘latte line’
Industry analysis says apartments can’t be built in 37 Sydney suburbs for a price buyers are willing to pay. Others aren’t so sure.
Opinion
Stuart Ayres
A political wrecking ball could destroy urgent housing before it’s even built
The Liberals have devised a bill to undo NSW Labor’s push to build more apartments around 37 train stations, but a mix of NIMBY and YIMBY MPs makes things awkward.
Alexandra Smith
State Political Editor
The most affordable and liveable suburbs for buyers
The proportion of affordable suburbs has plunged over the past five years, and the top options now may not be within reach for long.
Bodhi had just one wish. He died before the laws could be changed
Ahead of the premier’s historic apology to people who suffered from laws criminalising homosexuality, LGBTQ advocates say more needs to be done to fight discrimination.
Opinion
Political leadership
The mood on immigration is tinder dry; Dutton lit a match
Politicians in strife, desperate to save their backsides, have often reached for dog whistles. But these days it’s a loudhailer.
Niki Savva
Award-winning political commentator and author
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Skills shortage
Four in five tradies blocked even from applying for skilled visas
Dismay over the draft core-skills migration list has spread to other sectors who want a spot on the roster of needed occupations.
Are there benefits to delaying your morning coffee? It depends
Does drinking coffee first thing in the morning interfere with our ability to feel awake and lead to an afternoon crash?
Why I can’t stop thinking about Chris Hemsworth’s latest role
The joke is on us, the Hollywood star has been a serious actor all along.
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Performing arts
The biggest musical you’ve never heard of is finally coming to Sydney
Hadestown has collected a swag of Tony Awards and a Grammy and will receive its Australian premiere next year.
STATE OF ORIGIN
Opinion
Blues rarely win when it’s 13 on 13 ... take one away and stop the fight
This year’s opener was over before 10 minutes had been played. I’ve got a horrible feeling the same can be said of the series.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Updated
He scored a hat-trick, but the Hammer’s best moment was the try he saved
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow’s raw pace and running power terrorised the Blues all night. But it was an ‘Origin effort’ to prevent a certain Spencer Leniu try that exemplified the Queensland spirit.
Sydney
Dad’s Dubbo house, the surprise ute and the missing $4 million
Ivan Webb’s son found a way to help his parents buy their family home. Now Benjamin Webb is at the centre of a corruption probe.
Former UTS worker accused of escalating series of sexual offences
The 28-year-old has been banned from visiting Bondi Beach and is subject to a strict curfew and other bail restrictions.
Household battery sales ‘grind to a halt’ as consumers await savings
The NSW government will offer an incentive of up to $2400 to buy a household battery from November 1. The solar industry welcomes it, but wants it brought forward.
Revealed: Where every Australian university sits in global rankings
A Sydney university has reached an all-time high while three Australian universities are in the top 20.
Driver charged after cyclists injured in horror northern beaches crash
Two avid cyclists were seriously injured when they were hit by a car on Sydney’s northern beaches.
SEE & DO
In detention, with no brush or oils, this Archibald finalist taught himself to paint
Mostafa Azimitabar was desperate for distraction while on Manus Island and denied art supplies, out of fears he would self-harm. So he used what he had.
Why romcoms are the only thing we’re going to be watching this year
From Anne Hathaway to Nicole Kidman and Ryan Gosling: your favourite long-suffering genre is getting a big injection of star power.
Politics
Fury on the floor: Dutton and Albanese clash with Greens over Gaza protests
Greens leader Adam Bandt sought to condemn the government for being “complicit” in the invasion of Gaza but was shut down after Labor MPs branded him a “fraud” and a “liar”.
Business
Almost 100 ABC news staff say they have been sexually harassed in past two years
An internal survey found 13 per cent reported they had been sexually harassed in the past two years, and one-quarter said they were bullied.
World
Israel targets the US with secret influence campaign on Gaza war
The operation is the first documented case of the Israel organising a campaign to influence the US government, social media experts said.
Opinion
So Laura Tingle has been outed as ‘partisan’? What nonsense
Alan Sunderland
Australian Press Council member
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Property
Seven of our favourite luxury homes for sale right now
From a Mediterranean-inspired design to a Parisian-style manor, we’ve rounded up our pick of the bunch.
Why the housing market here is worse than our overseas peers
While building more homes is a part of the solution, experts say there are other measures that could bring prices down.
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Lifestyle
My boss talks in corporate-speak riddles. Am I obliged to join in?
Making sure people can understand what you’re saying is more important than any corporate jargon, says Dr Kirstin Ferguson.
Culture
TV report card: The best shows of the year so far
You don’t get a good start to the streaming year just because there are some great shows on offer. What you need is the right mix.
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Opinion
State of Origin
Ashley Klein made the right call in sending off Joseph Suaalii
The rules of the game are clear, but fans have every right to be confused about where the Origin boundaries exist.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
The six one-percenters that defined Queensland’s Origin rout
From Nicho Hynes’ misstep, Billy Slater rushing through the grandstand to Reece Robson’s try saver, these were the little plays that make Origin what it is.
Opinion
State of Origin
Blues were brave but ballistic shoulder shot made a victory mission impossible
NSW went into the first Origin match of the year as unbackable underdogs. It didn’t take long for their odds to blow out even further.
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
Live
French Open
Roland-Garros live updates: Zverev in prime position after compelling second set recovery
Alex de Minaur is into a major quarter-final for the second time after reaching the final eight at Roland-Garros. The Australian plays Alexander Zverev but has dropped the first two sets.
Blues 10 Maroons 38
State of Origin
The minute of madness that sealed Blues’ fate in Origin hammering
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow completed his hat-trick right at the end of the Maroons’ romp at Accor Stadium, but the result of game one was decided long before that.
Updated
State of Origin
Suaalii facing four-to-five week suspension for Walsh hit
Joseph Suaalii has effectively been ruled out of State of Origin II, meaning he won’t get the chance to atone after being sent off for a high shot on Reece Walsh.
Opinion
State of Origin
Blues rarely win when it’s 13 on 13 ... take one away and stop the fight
This year’s Origin opener was effectively over before 10 minutes had been played. I’ve got a horrible feeling the same can be said of the series.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Have Your Say
State of Origin player ratings: How the Blues and Maroons fared in game one
Queensland romped home in State of Origin I in Sydney on Wednesday night – but which stars shone the brightest on the big stage?
