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Metro line under Sydney harbour, CBD set to open

Sydney’s $21.6 billion metro rail line under the harbour and CBD is set to open to passengers in August after trial running of a full-service timetable.

Peter Dutton has a fight on his hands to convince voters of his nuclear power plans.

Dutton’s nuclear plan is surrounded by false claims – but people are listening

Australians are still paying a price for the energy policy disputes of the past. The nuclear proposal is unlikely to end the argument.

David Crowe
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Chief political correspondent

Electorate divided over Australia’s nuclear path

Some 41 per cent of voters supported the use of nuclear power in Australia, a new poll shows.

Many Australians are willing to consider nuclear power even if they are not sure, raising the stakes for Labor and the Coalition in an election fight on energy.

16 small changes to your diet that will help you live longer

Cooking with whole foods is preferable to ultra-processed products.

From savoury breakfasts to sardines, these life-lengthening diet tweaks could give your health the boost it needs.

600 planes grounded: The issue causing headaches for airlines

The A320neo in 2014 after completing its first flight.

The slow return of aircraft to service after the pandemic has been one cause of high fares, but another problem has seen hundreds of Airbus planes stuck on the ground.

Michael Gebicki
Michael Gebicki

The Tripologist

Who has the nicest buns? Bao down to the winners of Hong Kong mystery box

The top seven, sans Sav, head overseas. First up: a cook-out at Victoria “Beckham” Harbour and plenty of gratuitous skyline shots from a rooftop.

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These medicines have been life-changing for Jill and Paddy. Not everyone can get them

With 1.5 million Australians now living with diabetes, advocates are pushing the government to protect the supply of drugs such as Ozempic and fund glucose-monitoring technology.

The common condition that can cause too much shame to be named

Leanne Murphy suffered life-changing injury to her body as she gave birth to her second child.

Incontinence affects everything from sex lives to sport participation and self-image. Yet research reveals it is rarely discussed and many go without treatment.

Do we need digital detox to save our skins?

Is blue light skin damage something we should be concerned about or just another industry ploy to sell skincare? Experts weigh in.

Tory election betting scandal grows days out from UK polling day

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks to journalists on the campaign bus.

The betting scandal has dealt a heavy blow to the Rishi Sunak led-Conservatives as they battle to revive its struggling campaign ahead of the vote.

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Gunmen kill at least six police and a priest in Dagestan attacks

Footage shared on social media of the gunman carrying out the attack in Russia’s North Caucasus republic of Dagestan.

At least 12 others have been injured when the gunmen opened fire at a synagogue, an Orthodox church and a police post in Russia’s North Caucasus region.

Four members of UK’s richest family given jail sentences for exploiting servants

The members of the billionaire Hinduja family were accused of spending more on their pet dog than one of their employees.

McKellar in frame for Waratahs job after Tigers departure

Dan McKellar has been dumped by Leicester after just one season.

Former Brumbies coach Dan McKellar is a late addition in the mix for the Waratahs’ head coach job after his English club parted ways with him in a shock move.

Ahead of the Tour de France, here are the cycling shows you should watch

There are some gripping shows to catch before the world’s two biggest cycling races for male and female cyclists.

And the Gold Logie nominees are: (from left) Lary Emdur,  Tony Armstrong, Andy Lee, Sonia Kruger, Robert Irwin and Julia Morris.

Hamish Blake off 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.

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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.

NSW Blues Liam Martin kick chase and tackle on Queensland Maroons Xavier Coates in State of Origin.
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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.

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Students reflect on their first six months of university

Six months ago these HSC students picked their degrees. Do they think they made the right choice?

Passion or practicality? These students reflect on one of the biggest decisions in their young lives.

Sydney suburbs that are home to thousands of guns

Guns in Sydney.

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

The St Peters apartment block.

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

Opposition to development in Ku-ring-gai is vociferous.

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

Potts Point Preservation Group members Anne McCormick and Sally Davis want to stop developers ;knocking down older residential blocks for luxury apartments.

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.

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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

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.

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NSW halfback Mitchell Moses.

On AFL grounds, rugby league’s best kickers can get ‘lost’ in Origin

Since the NRL started taking a match to non-traditional states each year, the game’s best kickers have grappled with playing on AFL grounds. Does an oval field make a difference?

Dan McKellar has been dumped by Leicester after just one season.

McKellar in the frame for Waratahs job after sudden Tigers departure

Former Brumbies coach Dan McKellar is a late addition in the mix for the Waratahs’ head coach job after his English club parted ways with him in a shock move.

NSW Blues Liam Martin kick chase and tackle on Queensland Maroons Xavier Coates in 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.

Eddie Jones’ tenure with Japan opened in similar fashion to his return to the Wallabies.

Another hammering for Eddie will test his revered status in Japan

Club coaches in Japan have worked hard to enhance the esteem in which their competition is held, and they won’t take kindly to heavy losses for the Brave Blossoms.

Paul Cully
Paul Cully

Rugby columnist

Gulbadin gets Maxwell.

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.

Ajla Tomljanovic returns the ball to Yulia Putintseva in the Birmingham final on Sunday.
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Tomljanovic optimistic ahead of Wimbledon despite falling short in Birmingham

The Australian will head to Wimbledon – where she is a dual quarter-finalist – hungry for success after a run to the final at the Birmingham Classic.

The Tigers moved off the foot of the NRL ladder with their first win at Campbelltown in four years.
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West is finally won as Tigers tyros thrash Raiders in stunning upset

Lachlan Galvin was weighing up his future just 10 days ago, but life at the Tigers suddenly doesn’t look so bad after an eight-try demolition of Canberra.

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