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Assange saga
Assange to speak live from Canberra; PM ‘very pleased’ to see WikiLeaks founder freed
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, currently on a chartered flight back to Australia, will hold a press conference in Canberra tonight. Follow live.
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Loading‘Nothing to be ashamed of’: Lawyers defiant as Assange heads to Australia
The WikiLeaks founder’s conviction has put journalists around the world at risk of imprisonment for doing their jobs, Julian Assange’s lawyers have warned.
‘He did the right thing’: Assange’s father ready for reunion
John Shipton arrived in Canberra on Tuesday night in the hope he could embrace his son on Australian soil for the first time in 15 years.
‘Misinformation’: Plibersek defends green light for new $1b gas project
Tanya Plibersek defends the approval of a new $1 billion gas project in Queensland, lashing the Greens for claiming koala habitat will be damaged because of it.
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Political lobbying
Three meetings, one minister, a $27m contract … and a $135m blowout
Tech giant Salesforce met with then-cabinet minister Stuart Robert three times before securing a lucrative contract, sparking strong criticism from a parliamentary inquiry.
The mining giant ignoring the climate wars
BHP is reducing emissions by buying renewable energy, electrifying its diesel-guzzling fleet of mining vehicles and cutting fugitive coal mine methane emissions.
Exclusive
Insolvency
Collapse of cult food delivery company leaves customers fuming
A company which operated a popular grocery delivery service run by a foodie couple has gone into liquidation, with loyal customers saying they are owed money and products.
Opinion
Casinos
The ex-poker player who played a winning hand to get Star’s top job
Steve McCann doesn’t need to meet any financial hurdles to receive a gargantuan pay package, but he’s still the best insurance policy The Star board can buy.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
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Media & marketing
Seven loses three key executives amid mass redundancies
The departure of three senior staff represents a major overhaul of Seven West’s operations, just two months into new boss Jeff Howard’s tenure.
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NRL 2024
Tigers grant Utoikamanu permission to test options as Raiders, Storm circle
Wests Tigers have given star prop Stefano Utoikamanu permission to officially negotiate with rival clubs in order to bring his contract saga to a head.
Last year he helped knock the Wallabies out of the World Cup. Now he has to fix the Waratahs
After coaching Fiji to the quarter-finals in 2023, Simon Raiwalui is set to take on a powerful new role at the Waratahs.
Next stop for Socceroos on road to 2026? It could be North Korea
Australia’s path to the World Cup will become clearer on Thursday - and there’s a one-in-three chance their next away trip will be to Pyongyang.
Two astronauts stuck in space indefinitely in trip gone wrong
Boeing and NASA warned that, since this was a test flight to and from the International Space Station, everything might not go perfectly. It hasn’t gone perfectly.
Opinion
Ask an expert
I have $1.9m in my pension account. Can I add in more to save on tax?
While adding to your super once it hits the cap isn’t possible, your savings can still grow through the power of compound interest.
Noel Whittaker
Money columnist
‘I hope he has a lovely time in jail’: Russell Hill’s wife stoic after split verdict
Robyn Hill feels a sense of injustice at the verdict over her husband’s death, but has vowed to look the killer in the eye when he is sentenced for murdering Carol Clay.
Restaurants are struggling to keep young staff. So, what needs to change?
Panellists at the Good Food Hospitality Symposium in Sydney tackled staffing concerns, and revealed the three key tips to attracting and keeping great people.
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Hotel reviews
This is Bali’s biggest resort, but I felt like I was the only guest here
For a winter sun retreat, Bali’s exclusive Mulia Villas offers an experience requiring minimal effort with rest and relaxation at its heart.
NRL 2024
Opinion
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
Chief Sports Writer
Opinion
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
League columnist
Sydney
Analysis
Architecture
‘The forgotten bits of Sydney’: Our newest sports hub is one out of the box
Blacktown’s city architect Bill Tsakalos says Sydney’s west has been neglected by architects. Not any more.
Sydney’s night of bullets: Four children lucky to be alive, man shot in stomach
The children, all girls, narrowly escaped the shots fired into a home in Sydney’s south-west overnight, while a man was taken to hospital with bullet wounds to his stomach in mysterious circumstances.
Cockroaches and balconies as bedrooms: How foreign students survive Sydney
A report has found significant problems with migration and education agents’ practices, which are often marred by high costs and incorrect advice.
‘So dull’? 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.
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.
Politics
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
PM suspends Labor MP from caucus for crossing floor on Palestine vote
The Greens are planning another motion that will test Labor’s unity over the war in Gaza after Labor senator Fatima Payman’s decision to vote to recognise Palestinian statehood.
Business
Ex-Crown CEO Steve McCann appointed to head Star Entertainment
The former Lendlease and Crown Resorts boss could earn up to $10 million in bonuses by the end of the 2026 financial year.
World
Assange plea deal criticised, celebrated in the 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”.
Opinion
Macron’s snap election could trigger the next debt crisis
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
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Property
Sydney suburbs where property owners are selling at a loss
Choose the wrong location and there’s a one-in-four chance of reselling a property for less than its purchase price.
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.
Good Food
Lifestyle
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.
Culture
Exclusive
Media & marketing
Telstra’s ad campaign celebrates Australia. It was made in Poland
A series of new ads for Telstra features Australian voices and remote Australian locations. But it was made in Eastern Europe – and local creatives are angry.
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NRL 2024
Tigers grant Utoikamanu permission to test options as Raiders, Storm circle
Wests Tigers have given star prop Stefano Utoikamanu permission to officially negotiate with rival clubs in order to bring his contract saga to a head.
‘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.
Opinion
State of Origin
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
Chief Sports Writer
Opinion
State of Origin
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
League columnist
Last year he helped knock the Wallabies out of the World Cup. Now his job is to fix the Waratahs
After coaching Fiji to the quarter-finals in 2023, via an historic win over Australia, Simon Raiwalui is set to take on a powerful new role at the Waratahs.
Next stop for the Socceroos on road to 2026? It could be North Korea
Australia’s path to the World Cup will become clearer on Thursday - and there’s a one-in-three chance their next away trip will be to Pyongyang.
Opinion
ICC Men’s World Cup
Who should follow Warner out of the losing T20 World Cup team?
Australia had just one player under 30 in the team that lost to India and missed the Twenty20 World Cup finals. What changes need to be made?
Malcolm Conn
Chief Cricket Writer
Have Your Say
‘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.
