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Cranbrook School misses deadline to answer three key questions
After claims of a toxic work culture and the inappropriate behaviour of a teacher, new documents reveal the prestigious school failed to meet a federal government deadline.
ABC manager at centre of Lattouf case to depart
One of the managers at the centre of the Antoinette Lattouf radio saga will depart the ABC at the end of June, a spokesperson has confirmed.
Man charged with killing ex-wife in 140km/h smash dies in custody
Troy Andrew Armstrong was accused of driving his ute at high-speed into Kristy Armstrong’s sedan, running her off the road and killing her.
NSW set for a drenching as flood watch declared for Sydney
An extreme weather warning has been issued for parts of Sydney as a deluge hit the south coast, flooding roads and houses.
The ski season is here. Only two lifts out of 78 will be running
The ski season opens this long weekend with minimal snowfall and bookings down as cost-of-living pressures bite.
Opinion
Lithium
Resources nationalism is threatening China’s push to secure critical minerals
In lithium, despite having less than 8 per cent of the world’s reserves, China has a roughly 80 per cent share of its processing.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Opinion
State of Origin
Hynes had his chance: The four changes NSW must make for State of Origin II
When presented with the moment to dispel a perception that he requires a pack of Strepsils when the lights are on him, Nicho Hynes instead got lost in them.
Michael Chammas
Sports reporter
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CBD
Low blow: Daily Telegraph goes too far with shocking Origin front page
We’re all for a bit of State of Origin biffo. But on Thursday, the News Corp tabloid appeared to take giddy pleasure in Queenslander Reece Walsh’s brutal concussion.
Australians beat Oman but lose Mitchell Starc in T20 World Cup opener
The Australians have won their opening match of the tournament, beating Oman by 39 runs, but will be worried about the fitness of their star opening bowler.
Email account links German rapist to Madeleine McCann case, court told
For the first time, German authorities have disclosed some of the evidence they hold against Christian Brueckner in the case of missing British toddler Madeleine McCann.
Princess of Wales is getting better, William tells D-Day veterans
He was asked by 100-year-old Geoffrey Weaving, a war veteran, how Catherine was faring with her cancer treatment.
Opinion
Aviation
An early review of Qantas’ new looooooong-haul flights. BYO gas mask
Of course, none of this should be interpreted as a defence of stopovers, which are one of the few good arguments for staying the course for 22 hours.
Michelle Cazzulino
Writer
After nearly four years, last COVID-era plane stored in outback takes off
At the height of the pandemic, 152 planes were being stored at Alice Springs. The longest resident has just returned to the skies.
It’s not just office romances that cause heartbreak at work
Freshly let go from my own job, I sought out other women who’d faced the same fate. What emerged was a universal truth.
The best books, TV, music and films of 2024 so far - and what’s to come
Here’s what had us hooked for the first half of the year, and what’s going to get us through the rest.
Review
Bexley North
Can’t handle long cafe queues? This quick-serve kiosk is your crowd-control cure
When appetites are rewarded crowds keep coming back for more at Self Raised Snack Shoppe in Bexley North.
The show taking viewers behind the scenes of the infamous Ashes stumping
The just-released new season of The Test ends where the first season began, with the Australian cricket team accused of unsportsmanlike behaviour.
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Opinion
State of Origin
Ashley Klein made the right call in sending off Joseph Suaalii
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Just in
STATE OF ORIGIN
Blues 10 Maroons 38
The minute of madness that sealed the Blues’ fate in Origin hammering
Updated
‘Mixed emotions’: Suaalii speaks out as long ban looms
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.
Chammas at 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.
Sydney
Bodhi had one wish. He died before the laws 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.
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.
Dad’s 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.
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.
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
Exclusive
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.
Business
Updated
AI
AI dominance makes Nvidia now bigger than Apple
Once a niche tech firm for video game players, AI chipmaker Nvidia is now the world’s second-most valuable company with a market cap of more than $US3 trillion.
World
Israel targets Americans with fake accounts to support war
The operation is the first documented case of the Israeli government 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
The most liveable Sydney suburbs on a $1.1 million budget
The proportion of affordable suburbs has plunged over the past five years, and the top options now may not be within reach for long.
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.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Are there health benefits to delaying your morning coffee? It depends
Many people say drinking coffee first thing in the morning can interfere with our ability to feel awake and lead to an afternoon crash. But is it really true?
Culture
Why I can’t stop thinking about Chris Hemsworth’s latest movie role
The joke is on us, the Hollywood star has been a serious actor all along.
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Opinion
State of Origin
Hynes had his chance: The four changes NSW must make for State of Origin II
When presented with the moment to dispel a perception that he requires a pack of Strepsils when the lights are on him, Nicho Hynes instead got lost in them.
Michael Chammas
Sports reporter
T20 World Cup 2024 as it happened: Australia lose Starc in win over Oman
Mitch Marsh’s side begin their quest for a cricketing grand slam after retaining the Ashes and winning the World Test Championship and 50-over World Cup last year.
Analysis
State of Origin
How NSW saved the game, just 25 minutes too late
The Blues’ biggest headache is once again the focus thanks to the earliest send-off in Origin history and their reaction to it.
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
‘I left my heart out there’: de Minaur rues missed chances, eyes Wimbledon with confidence
The Demon showed he now belongs with the world’s elite. While his Roland-Garros loss will hurt, the doors are opening for him to hit Wimbledon with a top-eight seeding.
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
Have Your Say
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
