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Assange saga

The campaign to free Assange is over. The public argument about him is not

Julian Assange.

Julian Assange’s push for freedom has reached a dramatic final moment – and one that will divide opinion just as much as every other phase in his remarkable life.

Staged suicide? Push for coroner to reopen inquest into death of Gregory Lynn’s first wife

Greg and Lisa Lynn.

A new witness and allegations of threats and abuse have been uncovered after police took another look at the death of Lisa Lynn.

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Assange saga

Assange could set foot in Australia on Wednesday

Julian Assange’s brother Gabriel Shipton said the WikiLeaks founder would “rest and recuperate” away from cameras after his ordeal.

‘So dull’? ‘Dying’? ‘Glow-up’? What inner westies really think about their suburbs

‘So dull’? ‘Dying’? ‘Glow-up’? What inner westies really think about their suburbs

A consultation run by Inner West Council has revealed overwhelming support for more late-night entertainment, fewer noise restrictions and more fun.

‘Not who we are’: Newington head attacks parents over co-ed push

Newington

The headmaster of the all-boys school has accused a group of parents of pursuing a “campaign of targeted negativity”.

‘It’s a total game changer’: Australian breakthrough in DNA editing

Scientists say they have discovered a gene-editing tool that could accelerate life-saving treatments and help fight global warming.

Tucker Carlson’s message for his Australian faithful

Tucker Carlson addresses a crowd, including federal MPs, at an event in Canberra on Tuesday.

Vaccine companies, “woke” corporations and non-MAGA conservatives were Carlson’s targets at an event in Canberra attended by MPs including Barnaby Joyce and Matt Canavan.

‘I walked for humanity’: Labor senator defiant over stance

Senator Fatima Payman as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addresses a Labor caucus meeting, at Parliament House in Canberra on Tuesday.

Senator Fatima Payman crossed the floor to vote with the Greens over Palestine.

Defence official sought champagne from contractor: auditor-general

A scathing auditor-general’s report into a $1.2 billion defence contract reveals an official sought a bottle of champagne from the company.

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

Bulldogs hold secret meeting with premiership-winning halfback

Cowboys veteran Chad Townsend has caught up with Canterbury officials, sparking speculation of a return to Sydney.

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.

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A plant-based diet is good for your health. But there’s one exception

New research shows that not all plant-based diets are the same.

It’s one of the world’s greatest cruise experiences, but few Aussies do it

Norwegian Jewel passes beneath Centennial Bridge on the Panama Canal.

In the realm of amazing cruise experiences, a transit of the waterways and intricate locks of this engineering miracle is near the top.

A Beatle urged him to stick with tabla. Now he’s the top living player

This year alone Zakir Hussain has taken home three Grammys and appeared in a Dev Patel film – now he’s heading to Australia.

‘Deeply upsetting’: Detained Australian’s Tokyo ‘love scam’ trial delayed at last minute

West Australian woman and Aboriginal community leader Donna Nelson.

Donna Nelson’s family learnt of the delay while on the plane travelling to Japan to attend the trial.

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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Retail

Why grocery giants won’t lose sleep over huge penalty threat

Coles and Woolworths face multibillion-dollar fines if they put the squeeze on suppliers, but is this is a realistic threat?

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

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

Jarryd Hayne will not face fourth sexual assault trial: NSW DPP

Jarryd Hayne outside the NSW District Court last year.

The former Parramatta Eels player was charged in 2018 over the alleged sexual assault of a 26-year-old woman in her Newcastle home.

City of Sydney supports boycott of Israel, prompting backlash

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

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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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.

Australian captain Mitch Marsh drops a catch offered by India’s Hardik Pandya at the T20 World Cup.

Drama and farce reign, but Australia didn’t deserve a World Cup semi-final

Afghanistan sealed Australia’s World Cup fate at 1.05am Caribbean time, but the defining moment of a failed campaign arrived well before then.

Chad Townsend is keen to play on next year.

Bulldogs hold secret meeting with premiership-winning halfback

Cowboys veteran Chad Townsend has caught up with Canterbury officials, sparking speculation of a return to Sydney.

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.

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