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Littleproud lashes ‘self-righteous’ Teals in nuclear debate
Nationals leader David Littleproud also backed Peter Dutton’s description of Anthony Albanese as a “child in a man’s body”, as the political fight over nuclear energy escalates.
Opinion
Peter Dutton
They cast Dutton as a wolf. Here’s why they’re wrong
Commentators have widely written off the opposition leader as awful. Voters, it seems, are warming to him.
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
Opinion
Five Minutes with Fitz
‘I’m not anti-nuclear, I’m anti-bulls—’: Why this expert says Dutton’s plan ignores reality
One of Australia’s foremost voices on energy futures says doing anything other than pursuing renewables with enthusiasm right now is not paying attention to what’s going on.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Australia semi-final bid in doubt after crashing to Afghanistan loss
Australia’s first loss of the Twenty20 World Cup and their first ever to Afghanistan has left Mitchell Marsh’s team one game away from possible elimination
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ICC Men’s World Cup
If a World Cup wicket falls on Prime Video, does anyone even notice?
Australia is the only major cricket-playing country not to have any free-TV coverage of ICC matches. Right now, the result is a T20 World Cup seemingly few are aware of.
Alan Attwood
Contributor
Five-week suspension adds urgency to Roosters’ pursuit of Wallabies defector
Junior Pauga’s lengthy suspension for concussing Connor Tracey brings the Roosters bid to sign former Wallaby Mark Nawaqanitawase to the fore.
Sydney suburbs that are home to thousands of guns
About 10,000 more people in NSW now have a gun licence compared to 2020. But it’s the handful of licences police fail to stop being granted which is alarming public policy experts.
The search to find why so many autistic girls go undiagnosed
New research is trying to uncover whether girls differ from boys in the early childhood signs of autism, leading to delayed or missed diagnoses in girls.
‘Fear for their life’: Constable fires gun at car as it sped towards police
Police were responding to reports of a break and enter at an inner west apartment complex when two men drove the car at officers.
Instagram account of teen missing on Spanish island mysteriously active
Jay Slater, 19, was last heard from on Monday when he told a friend he was lost in the mountains and desperately thirsty before his phone ran out of battery.
Dogged determination: Wild Thang crowned world’s ugliest dog - at the fifth attempt
Maybe it’s his pink tongue, or how his glittering eyes poke out from a mop of frizzy fur, but there’s just something about Wild Thang – and a panel of judges agreed.
Analysis
PCs & laptops
Why your next laptop will be the smartest of the lot
In the 1980s, the best laptop let you edit documents on the go. Today they can produce their own documents and images on demand, and process anything they see and hear.
Explainer
World elections
‘Le TikTok king’ : How a 28-year-old could about to become France’s new prime minister
Snap elections in France have put a spotlight on the leader of its major far-right party. Who is he? And why is French politics in turmoil?
Opinion
Hip pocket
A stage 3 payday is on the way. Here’s how to maximise it
Take-home pays are set to rise from the end of this month thanks to the stage 3 tax cuts. Don’t let your newfound wealth go to waste.
Dominic Powell
Money Editor
Level-up your roast chicken with this prized recipe from a hatted restaurant
Chef Dave Verheul of Melbourne restaurant Embla shares the secret to his restaurant’s popular chicken dish with sauce vin John.
Australia’s houseboat community is growing, but life isn’t as idyllic as you’d think
Houseboats are a popular accommodation option for holidaymakers, but long-term stays aren’t for the inexperienced or faint-hearted.
Opinion
Parenting
It’s not selfish not to want kids. It’s selfish to have them
Kerri Sackville
Columnist and author
Opinion
Illness
I thought the human body was beautiful, then I went to the chemist
Richard Glover
Broadcaster and columnist
NRL 2024
He’s been to rugby league hell. This is what Mitchell Moses learnt in ‘rugby league heaven’
Mitchell Moses has had a seat at the table during a rugby league masterclass. Now it’s his time to produce one for NSW.
Graham set to miss season as Souths shut out Sea Eagles
South Sydney defeated Manly for a fourth consecutive win on Saturday but are set to be without centre Campbell Graham for the rest of 2024.
Sydney
‘Bad for the whole of NSW’: Inside the north shore’s NIMBY crusade
Ku-ring-gai Council is taking the state government to court to block its planning reforms. But even in NIMBY central, attitudes about housing policy are starting to shift.
‘Forced from their homes’: Inner city threatened by luxury apartment developers
Federal Teal MP Allegra Spender wants stronger heritage protections in Potts Point and Elizabeth Bay to stop developers knocking down ageing residential blocks for luxury apartments.
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.
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Drug reform
‘Early warning sign’ as police shun drug diversion scheme
Just one in 12 people found in possession of a small quantity of drugs have been diverted away from the courts during the first three months of a harm-reduction scheme.
Harbour views and pokies not enough to save RSL club from cash woes
The Kirribilli Club has been placed in voluntary administration months after it sought $2000 from members following a hike in rental costs.
WEEKEND READS
Gallic decor to give your home an easy French feel
Take inspiration from an elegant pied-à-terre filled with classic French furniture and vintage-inspired finds.
Tres chic: Nailing French-girl beauty with little effort
The tousled fringe, barely there make-up and a general “je ne sais quoi” sum up that quintessential gallic look.
Politics
Dutton’s claim nuclear waste would be size of Coke can ‘hard to swallow’
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is spruiking the benefits of nuclear energy, but one of his claims has left a bad taste in experts’ mouths.
Business
Breakfast staple under threat as disease causes global shortage
Australian consumers have been warned to expect shortages of oranges and price hikes because of ongoing poor harvests in Brazil.
World
Video shows Prince William ‘dad dancing’ to Taylor Swift
Prince William’s uninhibited performance at Taylor Swift’s first Wembley concert was as enthusiastic as it was vigorous.
Opinion
I’m successful and well-off. Can I access my super early?
Paul Benson
Money contributor
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Woollahra’s $8m designer digs fit for fashion’s high priestess Edwina McCann
As Vogue Australia’s Edwina McCann prepares to move into her new digs, private equity boss Mark Chiba has paid $22 million cash for his landmark Darling Point residence.
Vaucluse unit with 48 stairs? That will be $2.915 million
Despite the number of steps up to the home and different wallpaper in every room, 14 buyers still registered to bid.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Attention gym-bench hogs: Try lifting more than your phones
Plus: get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions.
Culture
Olympics warm up: You name the sport, we name the movie
With the Olympics just over a month away, we’ve (almost) found a movie, TV series or documentary to match up with all 28 events.
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Sport
He’s been to rugby league hell. This is what Mitchell Moses learnt in ‘rugby league heaven’
Mitchell Moses has had a seat at the table during a rugby league masterclass. Now it’s his time to produce one for NSW.
World Cup LIVE: Australia take on Afghanistan in Super Eights
As the T20 Cricket World Cup enters the playoffs stage, Australia are looking to continue their good form against a tricky Afghanistan side.
Five-week suspension adds urgency to Roosters’ pursuit of Wallabies defector
Junior Pauga’s lengthy suspension for concussing Connor Tracey brings the Roosters bid to sign former Wallaby Mark Nawaqanitawase to the fore.
Fans seeking selfies with Ronaldo stop game six times as ‘slapstick’ own goal helps Portugal win
A howler own-goal from Turkey was just one moment of a chaotic Portugal win in the Euros, with the game repeatedly stopped by pitch invaders trying to get a snap with Cristiano Ronaldo.
3D-printed clubs and salty balls: Will golf’s Mad Scientist change the game?
Bryson DeChambeau is an eccentric golfer who uses his career like one big science experiment. And after winning another US Open, it’s working.
The ‘super power’ that helped Connor Watson overcome 12 serious injuries
The Roosters utility will make his NSW debut on Wednesday. It’s a remarkable achievement for a player who considered retirement after a cursed run of injuries.
Analysis
NRL 2024
‘I don’t know how he doesn’t collapse’: Lani awed by Payne’s strength in adversity
Origin star Payne Haas is carrying the hopes of his state – and the future of his daughter and younger brothers – on his broad shoulders with a heavy sadness in his heart.
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