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Assange saga

‘We’re overjoyed he’ll be landing in Australia soon’: Assange family’s relief

Julian Assange boards a jet to fly to the Pacific for his US court date.

Julian Assange’s brother has spoken for the first time since the WikiLeaks founder struck a plea deal with the US.

Why WikiLeaks founder will plead guilty – and what happens next

Julian Assange has struck a plea deal with the United States that is set to end a years-long legal pursuit. So what now?

I’m relieved for Julian Assange. I’m also deeply concerned

My own prison ordeal gave me a taste of what Assange may be feeling. He’s out – but the chilling effect on press freedom remains.

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What the jury wasn’t told about missing campers case

What the jury wasn’t told about missing campers case

Five hours of former pilot Greg Lynn’s police interview, 5000 secret recordings and details about his first wife’s death were excluded from his murder trial.

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‘Building materials in the shape of a house’: The $800k home not worth $1

The home in Baulkham Hills and Mark Maloney of ANSA Homes.

The Owen family are at their wit’s end trying to have a Sydney builder resolve dozens of defects on their property.

PM says UK high commissioner travelling with Assange

The prime minister told parliament Stephen Smith was accompanying Julian Assange from London.

Donald Trump and Joe Biden will appear in two presidential debates before November’s poll.

What to know before Friday’s blockbuster Biden v Trump debate

It’s been four years since the pair last shared a debate stage, and polls suggest they are virtually tied as they edge towards an election rematch in November.

He stole $400,000 from his boss and killed him to conceal the crime

Tyrese Haspil, 21, is escorted out of the 7th precinct by NYPD detectives on Friday, July 17.

Days after the body of a successful tech entrepreneur was found dismembered in his apartment, his former personal assistant made a series of unsettling web searches.

Hot luxury to bargain bin: The red flag that should have warned investors

A lot of naysayer told-you-sos were around when Cettire spectacularly missed profit expectations this week. Now its shares and luxury clothes are discounted.

Elizabeth Knight
Elizabeth Knight

Business columnist

Afghanistan’s tactics under scrutiny after dramatic win

Jonathan Trott signals to the Afghanistan players to slow down as

After losing to India, Australia missed the semi-finals when Bangladesh lost to Afghanistan in dramatic and controversial circumstances.

Australia out of T20 World Cup after Afghanistan seal victory

Australia’s hopes of a semi-final spot are gone after Afghanistan scraped to a nail-biting win over Bangladesh. Follow live.

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Nine scraps Suaalii tackle from Origin ad after NRL complaint

The governing body told its broadcast partner that footage in a State of Origin promotion of the tackle that left Reece Walsh unconscious was “not in the best interests of the game”.

Why one of Sydney’s oldest Indian restaurants is also one of its hottest

After 35 years in business, proud pan-Indian pioneer Abhi’s is still going strong.

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Aviation

Alarms will be sounding at Qantas, but not in the cockpit

Australia’s national carrier is expected to announce changes in the next few weeks.

It’s not as though Qantas can look at this result in the World Airline Awards and shrug its shoulders. Instead, it should roll up its sleeves. 

David Evans
David Evans

Former Qantas captain

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EOFY

Last-minute ways to boost your finances before EOFY

It is not too late to save on tax and boost retirement savings, but only if you act quickly.

Baby, now we’ve got bad blood: Dave Grohl and Taylor Swift traded pot shots at the weekend during their live performances.

Did Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl really sledge Taylor Swift?

The pop megastar appeared to hit back at a not-so-subtle dig Dave Grohl made at the weekend.

The world’s largest waterfall system is a dazzling experience

The falls and the Devils Throat.

You’d be mad to miss some of the experiences at Iguazu Falls, even if you end up getting wet.

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NSW players State of Origin I
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‘Focus on the physical’: Inside the Blues’ emotional bonding session

Roy Masters joined the NSW squad for their jersey presentation and team meeting on Monday evening.

Origin coaches Billy Slater and Michael Maguire
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Billy v Madge: The real reason behind NSW coach’s ‘glass houses’ sledge

The stage is set for a frosty press conference in Melbourne. Will Maguire’s gamble in firing up his former Storm fullback be worth it?

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Andrew Webster

Chief Sports Writer

Sydney

“Now more than ever, we must use our voices to call for peace”: Lord Mayor Clover Moore.

City of Sydney supports boycott of Israel, prompting backlash

The council will now review any investments and contracts with companies that might be involved in “human rights abuses in Palestine”.

AirTags and GPS trackers: How domestic abusers stalk their victims

Apple AirTags have been deployed by criminals to track their victims.

One in four purchasers of tracking devices have a history of domestic violence as an increasing number of criminals use the technology to keep tabs on their victims.

Inside the $14 million battle to fix a Sydney hole in the ground

Ryde councillors will vote on Tuesday about a plan to remediate the Ryde Central site.

Ratepayers could be hit with the bill to clean up the Ryde Central site before it is safe to open to the public as a green space.

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When rats ruled The Rocks and fear stalked the streets of Sydney

Ratcatchers caught about 44,000 rats, many disposed of at the rat depot on Darling Island or an incinerator near the Rocks.

The year was 1900 and emotions were running high, as thousands died while rats became public enemy number one in Sydney.

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They were NSW’s biggest apartment builders. Now a wild family feud has destroyed them

Joe Khattar, Sam Fayad from Dyldam

One of the nation’s biggest privately owned building companies, Dyldam, lies in financial ruin with feuding between former owners resulting in lawsuits, bankruptcy actions and legal charges.

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Brothers offload Bondi investment for $1.27 million to buy own homes

The two-bedroom apartment with two car spaces sold at auction for $30,000 more than its near-identical neighbour, which was purchased four weeks ago.

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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.

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Jonathan Trott signals to the Afghanistan players to slow down as

Australia dumped from T20 World Cup but Afghanistan’s tactics under scrutiny

After losing to India, Australia missed the semi-finals when Bangladesh lost to Afghanistan in dramatic and controversial circumstances.

Wallabies full-back Andrew Kellaway re signs for the Waratahs

‘It’s a clean slate’: Kellaway keen to put Rebels, Wallabies woes in past

Life has come full circle for Andrew Kellaway, who is back home at the Waratahs after a rollercoaster six years that left him questioning his international future.

Tamayo Perry.

Former pro surfer and Pirates of the Caribbean actor killed in shark attack

Tamayo Perry is believed to be the first high-profile surfer to die from a shark attack after his death in Hawaii aged 49.

NSW players State of Origin I

‘Focus on the physical’: Inside the Blues’ emotional bonding session

Roy Masters joined the NSW squad for their jersey presentation and team meeting on Monday evening.

Brad Arthur and his wife Michelle.

Former Eels coach meets with Perth NRL expansion bid

Brad Arthur’s partner was born and raised in Perth and still has family residing on the west coast of Australia. The Perth expansion bid met with him on Monday.

Origin coaches Billy Slater and Michael Maguire

Billy v Madge: The real reason behind NSW coach’s ‘glass houses’ sledge

The stage is set for a frosty pre-match press conference in Melbourne. Will Maguire’s gamble in firing up his former Storm fullback be worth it?

Andrew Webster
Andrew Webster

Chief Sports Writer

Screengrab of State of Origin 2 promotion showing Reece Walsh being taken out by Joseph Suaalii in game 1 in Sydney.
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NRL 2024

Nine scraps Suaalii tackle from Origin ad after NRL complaint

The governing body told its broadcast partner that footage in a State of Origin promotion of the tackle that left Reece Walsh unconscious was ‘not in the best interests of the game’.

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