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Senior Seven journo stood down amid probe into ‘inappropriate behaviour’

Senior Seven Network journalist Robert Ovadia

Presenter Robert Ovadia has been stood down by the company this week as it looks into an allegation of inappropriate behaviour towards a woman.

‘You can’t get lost’: Search resumes for missing TV doctor Michael Mosley

The British journalist, well known for the 5:2 diet, was last seen setting out on a coastal walk alone on the Greek island of Symi, police said.

Chalmers takes swipe at Costello as Nine board convenes over crisis

As the Nine board discussed the fallout from sexual harassment allegations, chairman Peter Costello was under scrutiny for video footage of an airport incident.

Nepean River at Cowpasture Bridge, Camden.

Major flood warning for parts of Hawkesbury as Warragamba Dam spills after deluge

Some residents are on high alert after an overnight drenching as Sydney’s largest dam spills into the rising Hawkesbury-Nepean river system.

Under the microscope: How Freeman carried the weight of the nation

Cathy Freeman carries both the Aboriginal and the Australian flags during her victory lap.

Cathy Freeman’s 400m gold medal at the Sydney 2000 Olympics is arguably Australia’s greatest sporting moment. How she handled the pressure is now a topic of study at Monash University.

Lead changes again as Dragons edge ahead in thriller with Tigers

Lead changes again as Dragons edge ahead in thriller with Tigers

The Dragons are heavy favourites to move into the top eight - at least temporarily - when they host Benji Marshall’s side in Wollongong.

‘They seem to want to kill him’: Walsh hit highlights league’s dilemma

Joseph Suaalii was sent off for the high shot on Reece Walsh.

The NRL’s ultimate athlete for the TikTok generation is bringing fans to the game in droves. But after his Origin knockout, is he at risk of being attacked out of the game?

You had to look closely, but Socceroos gave glimpse of bright future in Bangladesh

The performances of Nestory Irankunda, Jordan Bos and Daniel Arzani gave Australian fans something to be excited about on an otherwise dreary night in Dhaka.

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Settle down, Swifties – the Beatles are still the biggest thing to ever hit Australia

Looking beyond the headlines and focusing on the Eras Tour’s Australian leg in isolation, it’s worth noting a few sober facts now that we’ve all, ahem, shaken off the excitement.

Tom Compagnoni
Tom Compagnoni

Head of Creative Video

The women trying to end the censorship of postpartum bodies

Amelie Cazzulino’s breastfeeding daughter, Gabrielle reaches towards a cast of her mother in the exhibition The Wall of Wombs by artist Juliana Monteiro.

Pregnant bodies have been in the spotlight, thanks to celebrities such as Rihanna, but postpartum figures have yet to experience the same treatment.

He’s auctioned thousands of homes. So what’s it like to sell to a famous billionaire?

Damien Cooley in full flight

Seeing Lachlan Murdoch in buying-mode is just one story Sydney’s auction king can tell.

Why I’m binning Marie Kondo and keeping everything else

KonMari™ applies to every corner of life but particularly to downsizing – and the first thing I noticed about the theory was its doublethink.

Malcolm Knox
Malcolm Knox

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Rex Heuermann, the architect accused of murdering at least three women near Long Island’s Gilgo Beach.

New York serial killer suspect kept ‘blueprint’ of crimes on computer, prosecutors say

A document found at the home of the accused killer features checklists of tasks to complete before, during and after killings, and practical lessons for “next time”.

The great American boom is running out of steam, leaving mountains of debt

The great American boom ended some time ago despite a turbo-blast from Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act.

The US economy is slowing to a halt. Personal savings are way down. National debt is way up. Brace yourself for a hard landing.

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Liam Martin smashes Reuben Cotter.
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Injury puts Liam Martin in doubt for Origin II, Dylan Edwards ‘50/50’ to return

The Panthers and Blues have suffered a blow with Liam Martin suffering a foot injury that will leave him racing the clock for game two.

The day after the night before … Michael Maguire fronts the media after the Origin I loss.
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Sack the half. Bring in the out-of-form star. Bag the coach. Just another day for the Blues

The criticism of the Blues has been predictable. Michael Maguire needs to hold his nerve when selecting his team for Origin II.

Andrew Webster
Andrew Webster

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Jordan Shanks, who publishes FriendlyJordies, addresses media about the fire at his Bondi home.
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Phone data tracked Mongols bikie to FriendlyJordies bombing, court told

Phone records allegedly place a bikie at the scene of an arson attack on YouTube creator FriendlyJordies’ Bondi home and communicating with his co-accused.

‘Represent hatred, abject racism’: Magistrate blasts men over soccer match Nazi salutes

Dominik Sieben allegedly made the salute at a Sydney Australia Cup final match between Sydney United 58FC and Macarthur FC in October 2022.

The magistrate said Nazi symbols would not be tolerated after convicting three men for making a Hitler salute during the 2022 Australia Cup final.

His second home is sitting on a developer’s goldmine. But he says ‘we must stay’

Evripidis Mouxouris, 102, is a member of the Cyprus Club in Stanmore. He doesn’t want the financially-strapped club to be sold off.

Membership is declining and income is dwindling, leaving a once-thriving institution at the crossroads and divided over its future.

Rosehill Racecourse mini city a step closer

The Australian Turf Club owns Rosehill Racecourse near Parramatta.

There are plans for a new mini city in Sydney’s west. But there are plenty of opponents to the proposal.

‘I like seeing you bend down’: Shocking levels of sexual harassment in retail sector

‘I like seeing you bend down’: Shocking levels of sexual harassment in retail sector

Rebecca Donaldson has been harassed by both customers and staff, something a new report says is shockingly common.

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This year’s top romcoms.

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.

Authors with new fiction and non fiction out in June.

Ten great books to cosy up with this winter

The seasonal scene won’t be complete without a good read to warm the soul.

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The RBA has squeezed us like a lemon, but it’s still not happy

Maybe the Reserve Bank needs more blood on the street before it will believe we’re getting inflation under control. If so, we’re running a bigger risk of recession than the central bank cares to admit.

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Ross Gittins

Economics Editor

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‘We will not walk away’: Biden doubles down on support for Ukraine at D-Day anniversary

‘We will not walk away’: Biden doubles down on support for Ukraine at D-Day anniversary

In Normandy, the world’s leaders gathered to pay homage to the men who stormed the beaches to end Adolf Hitler’s conquest of Europe. Hear audio from the day in 1944.

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St George Illawarra Dragons v Wests Tigers at WIN Stadium

St George Illawarra Dragons v Wests Tigers at WIN Stadium

The Dragons are heavy favourites to move into the top eight - at least temporarily - when they host Benji Marshall’s side in Wollongong.

Joseph Suaalii was sent off for the high shot on Reece Walsh.

‘They seem to want to kill him’: Walsh hit highlights league’s dilemma

The NRL’s ultimate athlete for the TikTok generation is bringing fans to the game in droves. But after his Origin knockout, is he at risk of being attacked out of the game?

Latrell Mitchell at training this week.

Five simple reasons NSW must pick Latrell Mitchell

Joseph Suaalii’s absence leaves a NSW centre spot up for grabs in Origin 2. This is why the South Sydney star is the standout candidate.

The British and Iris Lions are touring in 2025

‘Off the charts’: Wallabies’ woes no problem as $300m Lions tour looms

In a year’s time, up to 40,000 travelling fans will start arriving for the British and Irish Lions tour. And they’ll be cashed up.

Craig Stevens, Ian Thorpe and Thorpe falling off the starting blocks.

The untold story of the day Ian Thorpe fell in the pool

It was declared the biggest story in sport since Phar Lap died. Two decades on, Ian Thorpe, Craig Stevens and others remember the most infamous false start in swimming history.

Nestory Irankunda was handed a shock starting debut.

You had to look closely, but Socceroos gave glimpse of bright future in Bangladesh

The performances of Nestory Irankunda, Jordan Bos and Daniel Arzani gave Australian fans something to be excited about on an otherwise dreary Thursday night in Dhaka.

Tevita Pangai Jnr has joined Souths Logan Magpies, ahead of a potential mid-year move to the Brisbane Broncos.

Pangai jnr returns to NRL with Dolphins deal

Tevita Pangai jnr said he wouldn’t return to the NRL after embarking on a boxing career, but he has had a re-think after being knocked out last month.

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