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State of Origin
Blues level series with 38-18 win built on record first-half try blitz
The NSW Blues have kept this year’s series alive after beating Queensland 38-18 in front of 90,000 spectators at the MCG
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LoadingIt’s taken three years, but Latrell Mitchell is back – and so are the Blues
Latrell Mitchell finally let his football – rather than his coach – do the talking. But it wasn’t without its usual plot twists after being put on report for a high shot.
Chammas at the MCG
NRL
Moses floored Maroons prop three seconds in. It was the start of a masterclass
The incident signalled the intention of the Blues, who steamrolled the Queenslanders in a dominant opening to the match.
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Assange saga
‘Julian needs time to recover’: Assange’s wife speaks of his release
Julian Assange’s wife, father and lawyers have addressed the media in Canberra just hours after the WikiLeaks founder arrived back on Australian soil.
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Foreign relations
Assange celebrates Australian return with clenched-fist salute, family embrace
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the release of Assange had taken years of diplomatic effort and showed the government was “not in a contest of machismo”.
Analysis
Julian Assange
The dark footnote in the history of tiny island where Assange was freed
After 14 years, the many twists and turns of Julian Assange’s legal woes were finally decided on Saipan – a little-known Pacific island.
Judith Whelan, former Herald editor, remembered as a trailblazer for women
Judith Whelan, a former editor of The Sydney Morning Herald, died on Wednesday afternoon surrounded by her family.
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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.
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.
August rate rise on RBA agenda after inflation rises
Even though prices fell in May, overall inflation has lifted to a six-month high of 4 per cent. Mortgage holders face a nervous wait.
Claire’s 70th birthday present? Driving utes into a war zone
Claire and her two sons cruised from London through Germany and Poland. The mood changed considerably as they showed their paperwork while crossing Ukraine’s border.
Teen arrested after brandishing knife inside NSW MP’s office
The 19-year-old entered the Labor MP’s office armed with the knife and other weapons. He had been circulating neo-Nazi material.
Two astronauts stuck in space indefinitely in trip gone wrong
Boeing and NASA warned that because 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
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.
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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.
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.
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
Bonza likely traded while insolvent, say administrators
Hall Chadwick has issued a damning report into the failed budget carrier which found Bonza should have entered administration earlier than it did.
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
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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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State of Origin
State of Origin II LIVE: Blues level series with 38-18 win built on record first-half try blitz
NSW skipped to a record 34-0 halftime lead as Queensland were dismantled in emphatic fashion at the MCG.
Chammas at the MCG
State of Origin
Moses floored Maroons prop three seconds into the game. It was the start of a masterclass
The incident signalled the intention of the Blues, who steamrolled the Queenslanders in a dominant opening to the match.
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.
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State of Origin
Three-game series? Tick. Next stop for the women’s game? 80-minute matches
Sky Blues coach Kylie Hilder says elite female rugby league players are ready to play 80 minutes, the same as their male counterparts.
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
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
Have Your Say
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
