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Senior Seven journo stood down amid probe into ‘inappropriate behaviour’
Presenter Robert Ovadia has been stood down by the company this week as it looks into an allegation of inappropriate behaviour towards a woman.
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Missing person
‘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.
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’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.
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NRL 2024
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.
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Loading‘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?
Analysis
Australian soccer
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.
Opinion
Review
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
Head of Creative Video
Opinion
Archibald Prize
A palpable hit: Archibald winner’s style a perfect match to its subject
The win signifies a return to the quaint, old-fashioned notion that a portrait should be a good likeness.
John McDonald
Art critic
The women trying to end the censorship of postpartum bodies
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?
Seeing Lachlan Murdoch in buying-mode is just one story Sydney’s auction king can tell.
Opinion
Property downsizing
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
Journalist, author and columnist
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”.
Opinion
Global economy
The great American boom is running out of steam, leaving mountains of debt
The US economy is slowing to a halt. Personal savings are way down. National debt is way up. Brace yourself for a hard landing.
Ambrose Evans-Pritchard
STATE OF ORIGIN
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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.
Opinion
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
Chief Sports Writer
Sydney
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Crime
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
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’
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
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
Rebecca Donaldson has been harassed by both customers and staff, something a new report says is shockingly common.
SEE & DO
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.
Ten great books to cosy up with this winter
The seasonal scene won’t be complete without a good read to warm the soul.
Politics
Through the lens: A very weird week in politics
Immigration clashes, legal threats, interest rate warnings, wage rises, $620,000 speechwriters and cash-waving MPs: Alex Ellinghausen was there to capture it all.
Business
Opinion
Interest rates
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.
Ross Gittins
Economics Editor
World
‘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.
Opinion
US election
What a conviction for Hunter Biden will mean for criminal, Donald Trump
Bruce Wolpe
Senior fellow at the US Studies Centre and former political staffer
Opinion
Greens are playing with red paint over Gaza. It could stain their hands
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
The mood on immigration is tinder dry and Dutton has lit a match
Niki Savva
Award-winning political commentator and author
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Property
‘It’s paradise’: The natural disaster-hit suburb many home owners won’t leave
Rising water has become a constant threat in coastal Florida, but many residents here cannot afford to elevate their homes or move.
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.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Billion-dollar brand Zimmermann joins the Brat Pack for its new look
The founder of Australia’s biggest global luxury fashion label reveals the eighties movies that inspired her latest collection.
Culture
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Archibald Prize
Laura Jones takes home the 2024 Archibald Prize with her portrait of Tim Winton
The winners of the prestigious Archibald, Wynne and Sulman prizes were announced on Friday.
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NRL 2024
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.
‘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?
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.
‘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.
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.
Analysis
Australian soccer
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.
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.
Have Your Say
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
Chief Sports Writer