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Eggs, milk, meat? The chink in Australia’s bird flu armour
There’s one group of Australian households of particular importance in preventing bird flu from taking hold in the country.
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How To Poison a Planet
The suburbs, towns with contaminated tap water
The drinking water of up to 1.8 million Australians has been contaminated. Experts say further testing must be an urgent priority.
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Liberal Party
Liberal frontbencher accuses Angus Taylor of treachery, incompetence
The extraordinary row within the shadow ministry stemming from a preselection contest shows a rare crack in the unity shown by the Coalition under Peter Dutton.
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China relations
‘Panda diplomacy’ centre stage during Chinese premier visit
Chinese Premier Li Qiang will visit Adelaide Zoo on Sunday in a promising sign for the continued presence of giant pandas in Australia.
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RBA
RBA overhaul in limbo over stand-off on rate-setting board
The RBA was supposed to be dragged into the 21st century with huge changes to how interest rates are set. But the start date will be missed.
Opinion
Bruce Gordon
The man who wears the Crown in Nine’s own version of Game of Thrones
Billionaire Bruce Gordon began his career juggling apples at his father’s suburban fruit stand – useful experience for any Nine directorial shuffle.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
Opinion
Vivid Sydney
I don’t like to drone on, but I understand why Sydney is livid over Vivid
Vivid Sydney has just a few days left to run, which is just as well because the weekend’s palaver will require at least a year to consider returning.
Michelle Cazzulino
Writer
Tram network pay-row strike to hit Sydney commuters
Sydney’s light rail network will be brought to a standstill as a pay dispute escalates between its commercial operator and unions.
In picturesque Puglia, women risk their lives to stand up to the mafia
It was a scene straight out of The Godfather. A bloody goat head with a butcher’s knife through it was left on the doorstep of Judge Francesca Mariano’s home.
What Mosley learnt pushing his body to the limit in 2019
Michael Mosley was no stranger to taking risks – usually on television, for the noble cause of enabling people to live better, healthier lives.
A suspected extremist group just posted its best election result in Germany
A string of scandals could halt the far-right AfD’s progress in Germany. The shift to the political right is a theme that is occurring across Europe.
Greg Lynn answered 1200 police questions and told no lies: defence
The prosecutor has asked the jury to reject as “complete fiction” accused killer Gregory Lynn’s claim the deaths of missing campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay were accidental.
Derelict and trashed: The Sydney building that has a date with the wrecking ball
Glebe’s abandoned court is slipping further into disrepair before it is demolished for apartments. That hasn’t stopped trespassers from flocking to the site.
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Education
Cranbrook settles with former head as he launches complaint with ABC
Nicholas Sampson and the school’s governing council have resolved a dispute after his dramatic resignation from the prestigious all-boys institution.
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Airline reviews
Airline review: An upgrade on this flight is an absolute steal
It’s definitely worth paying for an upgrade to premium economy on this five-hour flight. I’m able to stretch out, work and not spill hot tea in my lap.
The best way to keep warm, save money and also help the planet during the winter months
Many households will need more serious heating options, but good home design and the principle of heating people, not rooms, can go a long way.
How the ultra-rich cruise: On board the world’s most-travelled superyacht
Last year the Hanse Explorer clocked up a staggering 65,555 kilometres, many of which were during charters for the rich and famous.
NRL 2024
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Roosters drop and fine Brandon Smith
Brandon Smith is facing the selection axe after being “put on notice” for missing a team meeting that led to a formal breach notice and scrutiny around his future at the club.
The blunt Luai response that will hearten Wests Tigers fans
The Penrith playmaker isn’t interested in discussing his future halves partner Lachlan Galvin wanting out of the embattled Tigers.
Sydney
Police dig up buried truck in dead drug diver mystery
Two years ago, a Brazilian diver was found dead in the Port of Newcastle with more than 50 kilograms of cocaine. Now, police have dug up a buried truck more than 200 kilometres away.
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Health
First, doctors won $230m in backpay. Now, they’re getting pay rises worth thousands
NSW Health will pay junior doctors an extra $100 million over the next four years after settling a three-year Supreme Court battle with their union.
The local council rich list: How much is your mayor paid?
Councillors and mayors will get a small increase in payments from next month – but many Sydneysiders wouldn’t get out of bed for what they get paid.
Why you’ll be waiting a bit longer for this new motorway
Sinkholes that opened up at one of the project’s sites three months ago are forcing contractors to look at redesigning a tunnel for the M6 in the city’s south.
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Hospitals
The hospital upgrade costs that have blown out by millions
NSW will pour an additional $840 million into hospital upgrades in its upcoming budget as rising building costs hit the state’s bottom line.
Politics
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Superannuation
A bunch of ‘bunchers’: The tax-time trick the rich love to use
High-income earners are using trusts and self-employment to bring their “official” income down to avoid higher tax on their superannuation.
Business
Hundreds of Bonza staff sacked after no rescue bid emerges
More than 300 workers at budget carrier Bonza have been told their roles have been terminated as no one has offered to buy the plane-less airline.
World
Fire at Thailand’s famous Chatuchak market kills hundreds of animals
The fire was reported early on Tuesday and quickly swept across more than 100 shops in the market’s pet section.
Opinion
The Finns are the happiest people on the planet. Here’s why they’re not smiling
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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Property
Sydney’s market just slipped. Here’s which areas are strongest and weakest
Sydney’s property market has slowly come off the boil since the start of the year, but do the softer neighbourhoods spell what’s coming for the rest?
Downsizer pays $9.55m at auction for unit with jaw-dropping harbour views
The stunning view took in both the CBD and the Harbour Bridge. The preliminary clearance rate on Saturday evening was 67.7 per cent.
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Lifestyle
What to consider before you track your kids’ location
More parents are using technology to track their children’s whereabouts, but this raises questions around ethics, privacy and development.
Culture
Charli XCX’s late-night masterpiece Brat is her best album yet
Texturally brash and genuinely affecting, the pop iconoclast’s new album is a must-hear.
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NRL 2024
Roosters drop and fine Brandon Smith
The Kiwi international’s big-money contract is under the microscope after a formal warning for missing a team meeting.
How Australia can help the old enemy advance at T20 World Cup
Coach Andrew McDonald has deflected the possibility of rotating Australia’s squad for their last match against Scotland to force England out of the T20 World Cup.
Australia’s new Thorpe-Hackett power pair who can rule Olympic 400m freestyle
Elijah Winnington and Sam Short are doing what no one else has for 20 years, pushing each other to Paris 2024 qualification and possibly gold and silver in seven weeks.
Titmus almost breaks own world record as Winnington edges out Short
Ariarne Titmus gave her 400m freestyle world record a nudge on the opening night of Australia’s Olympic and Paralympic trials in Brisbane.
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AFL 2024
How a ‘hot’ midfield and smart recruiting have made the Swans untouchable
The Swans are two wins and an enormous percentage ahead of any other team in the AFL. This is why.
‘I don’t care’: The blunt Luai response which will hearten Tigers fans
The Penrith playmaker’s future club is lurching from one drama to another. But their star signing’s brief transition to the No.7 jumper can offer the Tigers sorely needed relief.
‘We let players go seven years ago and never recovered’: Why Richo will fight to keep Tigers stars
Wests Tigers boss Shane Richardson has sent a warning shot to rival clubs hoping to lure boom playmaker Lachlan Galvin, while refusing to give up hope of retaining Stefano Utoikamanu.
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‘It gets you in the guts’: Why swimming is so hot right now
After years of dysfunction, Australia’s ‘national sport’ is enjoying a renaissance. This week’s Olympic trials will put a cast of stars front and centre again.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer