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Figures associated with Hizb ut-Tahrir in Australia.

Investigation shows how fringe pan-Islamist organisation Hizb ut-Tahrir uses front groups to exploit wider concerns about war in the Middle East.

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Man charged with murder over Northern Beaches surfer’s death

Haymes was well known in the northern beaches and Wollongong.

Three months after surfer Guy Haymes died from his head injuries, a Greenacre man has been charged with his murder.

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We have a problem with sexual assault convictions, but it’s not what you think

There is a still widespread misconception that “real” rape involves an attack by a stranger in a darkened park.

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Andrew and Liz Findlay.
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Sydney podiatrist sues over ex-partner’s $20m eastern suburbs estate

Businessman Andrew Findlay was killed by a freak wave in Sydney Harbour. Now a battle has erupted over his multimillion-dollar fortune and a trophy Centennial Park home.

Dominic Ryan, Sydney’s modern-day milkman, has a plan to end plastic

Dominic Ryan, Sydney’s modern-day milkman, has a plan to end plastic

It looks like a scene from decades ago: a man delivering glass bottles filled with milk to the doorsteps of Sydney homes early in the morning.

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Jarryd Hayne’s millions gone but woman’s family broken

Jarryd Hayne outside the NSW District Court last year.

The former Parramatta star has spent a sum estimated to be well over $3 million on legal fees to win his freedom. It may lead to him selling his story to the media.

‘I did what I could’: Popstar’s Olympic quest falls just short

The story of a pop star wanting to become an Olympian was often met with sniggers but Cody Simpson certainly gave it a red-hot crack.

Cate Campbell is surrounded by her fellow competitors after swimming the final of the women’s 50m freestyle.

Respect from rivals caps golden career as Campbell’s Paris dream is dashed

The four-time Olympian could not overcome a crack field in the 50m freestyle at the Australian trials, but it led to an “incredibly special” moment immediately after the race.

Princess of Wales makes first appearance since cancer diagnosis

Princess of Wales makes first appearance since cancer diagnosis

Catherine, who is still undergoing chemotherapy, rode in a covered carriage with her three children before watching the annual military parade that marks the official birthday of King Charles.

Trump-era Pentagon ran secret anti-vax social media campaign aimed at the Philippines

An athlete is inoculated with China’s Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine at a hotel turned into a temporary vaccination centre on Friday in Manila.

Hundreds of US-backed social media posts decried the quality of face masks, test kits and China’s Sinovac inoculation, the first vaccine that would become available in the Philippines.

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A $17.4m garden unit? High end downsizers put a high price on designer blocks

The 400 square metre garden apartment in the Billyard Ave development sold for $17.5 million.

While fashion-minded shoppers talk of labels like Gucci, Fendi and Hermes, for the high-end downsizer it’s all about the designer names of inner-city buildings like Pomeroy, Manar and now Billyard Ave.

We can barely afford the mortgage, should we sell our investment property?

Knowing when to sell up from an investment property that’s costing you too much can be a difficult decision.

Knowing when to sell up from an investment property that’s costing you too much can be a difficult decision.

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‘I was the youngest Australian to have an ASIO file’: Why Phillip Adams is proud of that fact

Few Australians have a resume like Phillip Adams AO, who has been conspicuous in the worlds of politics, advertising, media, public policy, film and the arts over 60 years.

Peter FitzSimons
Peter FitzSimons

Columnist and author

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trousers. Dissh belt. Chanel earrings from Hawkeye Vintage.

True romance: Snezana Wood’s real life love story still defies the reality dating show odds

She was a 34-year-old single mother when she went on The Bachelor and captured the heart of Sam Wood. Nine years on, the couple is still going strong.

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When a woman tells you she’s got a new stud, she’s not referring to her boyfriend

Forget hipster jeans or high-heeled Birkenstocks – apparently the new look at the office party or school reunion is a midlife piercing.

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NRL 2024

Roosters triumph after thwarting Eels fightback in thriller
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Roosters triumph after thwarting Eels fightback in thriller

James Tedesco has fired one last salvo in his bid to keep his NSW State of Origin jersey, leading the Sydney Roosters to a 28-18 win over Parramatta.

The council logo will be on the back of the Parramatta Eels jersey.

The 40 minutes Mitchell Moses needs to repeat, and errors he can’t, to play Origin

Mitchell Moses looms as the Blues No.7 saviour, but what happens if his last Origin audition goes the same way as his most recent one?

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A C-8 electric hydrofoiling vessel in Singapore.

You know about electric cars. Now Sydney Harbour is about to be carpeted with electric boats

Fast charging stations will be installed across Australia’s eastern coast as demand for electric boats booms.

Co-ordinated shoplifters target vulnerable retailers

Retail theft in NSW has increased by 12.6 per cent according to the latest crime data.

Groups of thieves are using encrypted messaging to scope out stores, and then create distractions to occupy staff as they strip shelves, Crime Stoppers NSW says.

Bruce Lehrmann and the Toowoomba rape case that puts him back in court

Five years after the Brittany Higgins allegations, Bruce Lehrmann is due to appear in a Toowoomba court on charges of raping a local woman.

As rival TV networks battled over the Brittany Higgins story, another case was building.

Doing more with less: Mookhey’s battle to bring the budget into the black

Daniel Mookhey, NSW treasurer

Domestic violence, the GST saga and a COVID hangover – the NSW treasurer is presiding over a complicated budget picture.

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Parents ‘blindsided’ after principal and deputies leave north shore school

interior photos of Lindfield Learning Village. Supplied

Families say they are “bewildered” by the sudden change in the public school’s leadership. The NSW Education Department says there is an internal investigation under way.

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Jarryd Hayne outside the NSW District Court last year.
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Jarryd Hayne’s millions gone but woman’s family broken

The former Parramatta star has spent a sum estimated to be well over $3 million on legal fees to win his freedom. It may lead to him selling his story to the media.

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NRL 2024

How Andrew Johns convinced Lachlan Galvin to commit to Tigers

A week after requesting a release, the rising star has told Tigers officials he wants to play a key role in turning the side around. Comments from league’s eighth Immortal proved to be a catalyst.

Latrell Mitchell has declared he’s ready to wear the NSW jersey again.
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NRL 2024

‘I’m ready to give it to some Queenslanders’: Latrell’s Origin call to arms

The in-form Souths fullback admits a fear of being made a scapegoat led to his indecision about a Blues return – but now he’s itching to represent his state again.

Cody Simpson at the Australian swimming trials in Brisbane.

‘I had an incredible journey’: Cody Simpson’s Olympic dream is over

Cody Simpson says he can hold his head high after falling short of his quest to become an Olympian.

Touching moment from rivals caps golden career as Cate Campbell’s Paris dream dashed

Touching moment from rivals caps golden career as Cate Campbell’s Paris dream dashed

The four-time Olympian could not overcome a crack field in the 50m freestyle at the Australian trials, but it led to an “incredibly special” moment immediately after the race.

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NRL 2024

‘He’s our best option’: Barrett backs Moses for Blues after star shines in defeat

Mitchell Moses’ gallant performance against the Roosters won’t be lost on Michael Maguire when the coach names his second NSW team.

Any plans next Wednesday night? Michael Maguire and Latrell Mitchell catch up on Saturday at Souths Juniors.

When Madge met Trell: Mitchell and Maguire break bread at Souths do

This is the photo that proves Latrell Mitchell’s love affair with the NSW Blues is back on track.

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