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Sunday Life
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Littleproud lashes out at ‘self-righteous’ teal MPs over nuclear
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.
Six months ago these HSC students chose degrees. Did they make the right picks?
Passion or practicality? These students reflect on one of the biggest decisions in their young lives.
Breaking
Crime
Police warn of armed incident at Adelaide shopping centre
The police have asked the public to stay away from the centre, where “numerous patrols” are on the scene.
Afghanistan trigger cricket earthquake, put Australia’s cup campaign on ropes
Australia’s first loss of the T20 World Cup and their first ever to Afghanistan has puts them at risk of early elimination; even if they beat India next up they won’t be guaranteed a semi-finals place.
Analysis
State of Origin
NSW dominated the Maroons for 20 minutes with 12 men. Here’s how they do it with 13
The Origin I danger signs were there before Joseph Suaalii was sent off. But the fightback from NSW provided a blueprint to keep the series alive on Wednesday.
Hamish Blake left off the list for gold as ABC scoops Logie nominations
This year’s gold nominees include Blake’s long-time comedy partner Andy Lee as well as the ABC’s Tony Armstrong.
Australia’s houseboat community is growing, but life isn’t as idyllic as you’d think
Houseboats are popular with holidaymakers, but long-term stays in them aren’t for the inexperienced or faint-hearted.
Opinion
Peter Dutton
They cast Peter 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
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.
Explainer
World elections
‘Le TikTok king’ : The 28-year-old who could soon 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?
New book paints Trump as wounded, forgetful and hung up on Hollywood
Disgraced, defeated and twice impeached. Trump’s party had abandoned him and he focused on happier times – when he was just a celebrity businessman.
Tres chic: how to nail 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.
‘People need to stand up’: The consultant speaking out on dyslexia
Consultant and researcher Dr Shae Wissell says she’s surprised about the number of businesses who don’t support dyslexic staff.
Opinion
Parenting
It’s not selfish not to want kids. It’s selfish to have them
Kerri Sackville
Columnist and author
Recipe collection
Substantial salads
14 fresh, delicious and, yes, filling winter-friendly salads to make next week
A seasonal mixed bag with plenty of interest from crunchy nuts and seeds, soft-boiled eggs or slabs of crispy fried cheese.
‘I was an athlete for a long time and didn’t explore my style’: Cole
The commentator and former Paralympian gives us a peek inside her wardrobe dos and don’ts.
‘A granola bar plus a bagel with peanut butter’: A long-distance runner’s diet
Lauren Ryan gets top marks for eating carbohydrates to fuel her workouts.
NRL 2024
Analysis
‘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.
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.
Sydney
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.
‘Fear for their life’: Constable fires gun at car that was speeding 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.
‘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.
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
China’s global grip on rare earths an ‘uncomfortable reality’
An Australian miner is hoping to change the playbook on critical minerals, warning that China’s stranglehold of the sector is an existential threat to Western countries.
World
Israeli forces tied wounded Palestinian to bonnet, drove off
The IDF said the soldiers’ conduct was not in line with protocol and that the incident will be investigated and dealt with.
Opinion
I thought the human body was beautiful, then I went to the chemist
Richard Glover
Broadcaster and columnist
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Property
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Title Deeds
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
Opinion
Family
I was barely around for my kids. As a Grananny I get a second chance
I’ve worked as a diplomat in war zones across Yugoslavia and the DR Congo but nothing prepared me for how tough and rewarding it would be to care for infants.
Jaque Grinberg
Contributor
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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Analysis
State of Origin
NSW dominated the Maroons for 20 minutes with 12 men. Here’s how they do it with 13
The Origin I danger signs were there before Joseph Suaalii was sent off. But the fightback from NSW provided a blueprint to keep the series alive on Wednesday.
Afghanistan trigger a cricket earthquake, put Australia’s cup campaign on the ropes
Australia’s first loss of the T20 World Cup means even if they beat India in their next game they won’t be guaranteed a place in the semi-finals.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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