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Trump 2.0: What four more years mean for Australia and the world
In the first of a five-part series, international editor Peter Hartcher examines why Donald Trump is more inclined to like a US enemy than a friend if he wins a second term as president.
‘Game of Thrones’: Council axes 10th CEO in eight years
The spectacular falling out between two Liberal heavyweights over a $537,000 per year post is set for court-ordered mediation.
Updated
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Albanese says MP office attack is a major escalation in tensions over Gaza
The vandalism of a Jewish Labor MP’s office comes amid heightening political tensions.
Locations of Coalition’s proposed NSW nuclear power plants revealed
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has unveiled long-awaited detail of his pledge to build nuclear reactors in Australia, confirming he would construct two plants by the middle of next decade.
Minns indicates nuclear road block in NSW
NSW Premier Chris Minns has signalled Peter Dutton’s plan for nuclear energy faces major roadblocks in at least one of the regions where plants are proposed.
Updated
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Albanese says MP office attack is a major escalation in tensions over Gaza
The vandalism of a Jewish Labor MP’s office comes amid heightening political tensions, which the prime minister said “undermines the cause that people purport to represent”.
Killer’s elaborate web of lies about murder of nine-year-old Charlise
The jury returned their guilty verdict after two weeks of deliberations, finding the 33-year-old killed his partner’s daughter then mounted an elaborate cover-up.
The job advert has been seen thousands of times. But no one has applied
A rewarding job in a stunning region is going begging despite the best efforts of the community to fill it.
China has given more than 630 villages new names like ‘Unity’ and ‘Harmony’. Not everyone is happy
Human Rights Watch said it had identified a mass renaming process by Chinese authorities in the country’s north-western region.
Opinion
Media & marketing
The public has voted on the next Media Watch host, and you’re in for a shock
With a couple of notable exceptions, the permanent hosting role usually goes to an older white man towards the twilight of his career. Not this time.
Antoinette Lattouf
Broadcaster, columnist and author
Review
Dawes Point
Bet you’ve never had a parma or a carbonara like these before, Sydney
What was fine-diner The Gantry at Pier One Sydney Harbour hotel is now a simpler affair, but the comfort food has more to it than you might expect.
Opinion
Tips & advice
How an Aussie coffee addict beats ‘canger’ when travelling
I love coffee and if you deprive me of it, I get “cangry”. And that’s a problem in countries with terrible coffee.
Julietta Jameson
Travel writer
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Paris 2024
McKeown stunned as American star breaks world record in Olympic warning
Kaylee McKeown has lost one of her world records after an eye-catching swim from her arch-rival at the US Olympic swimming trials in Indianapolis.
Updated
European Championships
What we’ve learnt from the first round of matches at Euro 2024
Cristiano Ronaldo has still got it, Germany have got it again, Belgium still don’t have it (and never will), and the English have a new song to sing (thank heavens).
Breaking
State of Origin
Martin misses training as Blues prepare for must-win Origin showdown
NSW’s best player from game one, who tried to inspire his undermanned side with some classic tackles, was the notable absentee when the Blues began preparations.
Did Bridgerton bring sexy back? Or did it prove we’re still uncomfortable with some sex on TV?
That Nicola Coughlan had to address her body shape repeatedly shows we still have a way to go when it comes to seeing desire in all shapes and sizes and ages on screen.
Attention gym-bench hogs: Try lifting more than your phones
Plus: get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions.
One hundred years since his death, this author is a must-read more than ever
Indeed, posterity has paid Kafka the greatest tribute a writer can receive. His name has become an adjective.
NSW BUDGET
‘I was ready to be furious, but this looks like a budget that’s actually bringing back some fairness’
From builders and electricians to health workers and concerned parents, here’s what the people made of Daniel Mookhey’s second budget.
Final price tag for long-delayed intercity passenger trains to top $4 billion
The Korean-built trains require upgrades to equipment including station platforms and signalling, but will start carrying passengers on selected lines in coming months.
Sydney
Lehrmann defamation case judge to headline women’s media conference
Justice Michael Lee is neither a woman nor in media. But we’re looking forward to his customary wit and wisdom when he takes the stage with Ita Buttrose.
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Heritage
Two photos, taken from same spot – but 120 years between them
The first image, taken from a balloon, is believed to be the first elevated panorama of Sydney.
Kean fires parting shot at Mookhey as he quits parliament
NSW Liberal MP Matt Kean announced his retirement from politics, after NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey earlier took a swipe at his predecessor while delivering Labor’s budget.
‘Doting father’ murdered by wife’s lover, police allege
Jason Palmer was allegedly stabbed multiple times and his body dumped in the Nepean River before it was discovered by a group of children.
Former council contractor admits he took kickbacks for Sydney projects
Pietro Cossu’s company was paid hundreds of thousands of dollars. Some of it was reward for helping his friend win council work, a corruption inquiry heard.
NRL 2024
King and I: How filming with a Blues great 18 years ago sparked Watson’s Origin dream
A 10-year-old Connor Watson shot a commercial for NRL footy cards with Blues pair Matt King and Nathan Hindmarsh in 2006. Now he’s set to follow in their footsteps.
Opinion
Mind games and sledging: Madge has drunk the sky-blue Kool-Aid
You’d have more luck getting Michael Maguire into a headlock than getting a headline out of him. That is, until he embraced State of Origin’s oldest rule.
Dan Walsh
Sports Reporter
Politics
Albanese toughens language on Cheng Lei as Chinese premier departs
The prime minister insisted his government has improved relations with China without giving ground on core values.
Business
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World markets
The $5 trillion monster: Nvidia just became the world’s most valuable company
The AI giant jumped over rivals Microsoft and Apple for the top spot after another share price surge.
World
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US Votes 2024
500,000 immigrants offered path to US citizenship in Biden election-year gambit
Joe Biden’s plans could reinforce his campaign message that he supports a more humane immigration system and show how he differs from Donald Trump.
Opinion
By dumping 2030 targets, Dutton reveals a worrying truth
Shane Wright
Senior economics correspondent
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Property
Rates on hold, but these home owners are doing it the toughest
Households are stretched to their limits and some are already behind on mortgage repayments.
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Title Deeds
Who’s who of downsizers put a high price on designer blocks
While shoppers value labels like Gucci, for the high-end downsizer it’s all about the designer names of inner-city buildings.
Good Food
Lifestyle
How can I protect my employees from transphobic customers?
The customer is not always right, especially when they’re discriminating against trans people, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.
Culture
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Live music
How the Teskey Brothers finally found rock-life balance on the road
Constant touring was taking its toll on the band even as they were cracking the big time internationally. So they ripped up the formula and started again.
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NRL 2024
Roosters attempt to lure Wallabies star for end-of-season push
There is a tug of war between the Roosters and Rugby Australia over the immediate services of Wallaby star Mark Nawaqanitawase.
Breaking
Paris 2024
McKeown stunned as American star breaks world record in Olympic warning
Kaylee McKeown has lost one of her world records after an eye-catching swim from her arch-rival at the US Olympic swimming trials in Indianapolis.
Breaking
State of Origin
Martin misses training as Blues prepare for must-win Origin showdown
NSW’s best player from game one, who tried to inspire his undermanned side with some classic tackles, was the notable absentee when the Blues began their preparations.
Updated
European Championships
What we’ve learnt from the first round of matches at Euro 2024
Cristiano Ronaldo has still got it, Germany have got it again, Belgium still don’t have it (and never will), and the English have a new song to sing (thank heavens).
Pole position: Historic gold hat-trick the ‘perfect result’ for Fox before Olympics
The Australian paddler made history by winning three gold medals at the Canoe Slalom World Cup in Poland over the weekend.
King and I: How filming with a Blues great 18 years ago sparked Origin dream
A 10-year-old Connor Watson shot a commercial for NRL footy cards with Blues pair Matt King and Nathan Hindmarsh in 2006. Now he’s set to follow in their footsteps.
‘I’ve got your back’: The moment Latrell buried race feud with Leniu
The first person Latrell Mitchell sought out when he entered Blues camp was Roosters forward Spencer Leniu.
Have Your Say
Mind games and sledging: Madge has drunk the sky-blue Kool-Aid
You’d have more luck getting Michael Maguire into a headlock than getting a headline out of him. That is, until he embraced State of Origin’s oldest rule.
Dan Walsh
Sports Reporter
