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Assange saga

The three words that led to freedom for Julian Assange

Wikilieaks founder Julian Assange.

After numerous plot twists, the high stakes hide-and-seek game is coming to a dramatic conclusion, with both Julian Assange and the US getting what they need.

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

The WikiLeaks founder’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.

Assange plea deal criticised, celebrated in US

Former Republican vice president Mike Pence said the plea deal was a “miscarriage of justice”, while candidate and conspiracy theorist Robert F Kennedy jr said he was “overjoyed”.

Gregory Lynn.

A lockdown project and a fallen tree: Gregory Lynn’s sliding doors moments

If Gregory Lynn had not kept bees or if a road that crossed a river was not blocked on the fateful evening, a cool-headed pilot might have got away with murder.

‘Stupid error of judgement’: Labour candidate sacked for betting against himself to win

‘Stupid error of judgement’: Labour candidate sacked for betting against himself to win

Kevin Craig said he had intended to give “any winnings to local charities” when he made the bet a few weeks ago “when I thought I would never win this seat”.

Cockroaches and balconies as bedrooms: How foreign student Valentina survived Sydney

Chilean international student Valentina Olivares.

A report has found significant problems with migration and education agents’ practices, which are often marred by high costs and incorrect advice.

Sydney suburbs where property owners are selling at a loss

One in five Burwood home vendors sold at a loss.

Choose the wrong location and there’s a one-in-four chance of reselling for less than the purchase price.

How much your Opal fares will rise on Monday

Fares for NSW’s public transport network will rise in line with inflation – while a weekly travel cap will remain unchanged.

Stephen Crichton

Stephen Crichton will be the best player in Origin II. Tell me I’m wrong

The Panthers have rarely got their recruitment and retention decisions wrong, but losing the best player in the game is surely one they lament.

Andrew Webster
Andrew Webster

Chief Sports Writer

‘He understands where the line is’: Blues back Mitchell to keep emotions in check

Latrell Mitchell returns for the Blues on Wednesday night.

NSW’s most talked-about player also happens to be their most penalised. But Michael Maguire has no fears over Latrell Mitchell’s discipline.

Forget Mitchell or Moses ... this is the man to save the series for NSW

He has been criticised for his performances at State of Origin level – and that’s why Payne Haas is poised to have a big impact.

Andrew Johns
Andrew Johns

League columnist

He’s ‘rooting’ for Putin’s war in Ukraine: How did Tucker Carlson get a visa?

Tucker Carlson and Clive Palmer hold a press conference at one of Palmer’s homes in Brisbane.

You’d think there might have been more scrutiny when the right-wing American media personality announced he would be visiting Australia.

Jon Richardson
Jon Richardson

Former diplomat

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Charity

I’m being generous this EOFY, but the taxman is not

We’re less generous than we used to be. Could that be because the taxman is hassling us about our benevolence?

Ross Gittins
Ross Gittins

Economics Editor

I’m very well-paid, but totally burnt out. What should I do?

You are not alone; 44 per cent of Australian workers are dealing with burnout, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.

Airbnb is not the beast that it was when it first launched.

Airbnb is not what it was. Here’s why I haven’t used it in years

I was an early adopter not just because of its convenience, but also for its connection to local life. But then it began to change.

Ben Groundwater
Ben Groundwater

Travel writer

Fish fights, hot woks and a chipped tooth: That’s what Hong Kong street food is all about

The MasterChef judges hit the streets of Hong Kong.

The amateurs pair up to run dai pai dong stalls, serving authentic Australian reality television food to the Hong Kong locals.

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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‘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.

Sydney

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

‘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.

‘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”.

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.

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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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Stephen Crichton

Stephen Crichton will be the best player on the MCG in Origin II. Tell me I’m wrong

The Panthers have rarely got their recruitment and retention decisions wrong, but losing the best player in the game is surely one they lament.

Andrew Webster
Andrew Webster

Chief Sports Writer

Latrell Mitchell returns for the Blues on Wednesday night.

‘He understands where the line is’: Blues back Mitchell to keep emotions in check

NSW’s most talked-about player also happens to be their most penalised. But Michael Maguire has no fears over Latrell Mitchell’s discipline.

Blues prop Payne Haas.

Forget Mitchell or Moses ... this is the man to save the series for NSW

He has been criticised for his performances at State of Origin level – and that’s why Payne Haas is poised to have a big impact for NSW on Wednesday night.

Andrew Johns
Andrew Johns

League columnist

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.

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