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Pollution
Toxic sludge from illegal dump site pollutes river
The NSW Environment Protection Authority warned about the pollution two years ago but has made no attempt to clean it up.
Treasurer approves ANZ’s acquisition of Suncorp
Jim Chalmers said he “took seriously” the competition concerns raised by the ACCC, but felt comfortable to approve ANZ’s proposed acquisition of Suncorp Bank.
The physical abuse was criminal. Sarah’s isolation and humiliation weren’t. That now changes
Sarah is educated, earns good money and has close friends. She is also a victim of coercive control.
New housemate charged with stabbing murder of inner west woman
Police arrived at the home to find a bloody crime scene. The man charged with the woman’s murder moved into her home only two weeks ago.
Breaking
Russia-Ukraine war
Tony Abbott, John Howard earn Putin’s ire, hit with sanctions by Kremlin
Russia’s relations with Australia has deteriorated to unprecedented lows since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine more than two years ago.
On Sydney’s most hated road, idea of light rail takes root
There is support for plans to install light rail along Parramatta Road, but the reception from the government is much less enthusiastic.
How to turn your $2000 tax cut into $28,000
Workers will have extra cash in their pay packets from next week, but beware the siren song of “lifestyle creep”.
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Political leadership
Joyce quits alcohol, loses 15kg after infamous night he barely remembers
The morning after the Nationals firebrand was embarrassed by a video of him sprawled on a footpath, he decided to get off the grog.
Opinion
Social media
Do you recognise this man? He has 300 million fans but isn’t famous
MrBeast created possibly the single largest mass truancy event in Australian history, and yet you probably haven’t even heard of him.
Waleed Aly
Columnist, co-host of Ten's The Project and academic
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Development outrage
Sydney builder’s licence suspended, leaving owners in limbo
Home builder ANSA Homes has been hit with a 60-day licence suspension after allegations of defective work emerged. See what this means for affected owners.
Sky’s exclusive Rupert Murdoch interview suffers confusing fate
Was footage of the Murdoch family patriarch lost on the cutting-room floor?
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Trump's White House
The embassy event that was a masterclass in winning friends in Trump’s orbit
Scott Morrison’s book launch was an unlikely look at what Australia’s diplomatic efforts might be like under a return of Donald Trump.
Opinion
Paris 2024
Why is Australia picking a fight with the US Olympic swim team?
Cate Campbell officially retired from swimming this week. You suspect her ex-teammates would like her mouth to do the same.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Analysis
FIFA World Cup
Despite World Cup expansion, this will be no cakewalk for Socceroos
In retrospect, Lewis Miller’s clumsy challenge on Son Heung-min in the Asian Cup quarter-final takes on even greater meaning.
Olympic sports funding package worth weight in gold – and almost half a billion
Australia’s Olympic sports and athletes have received a record-breaking financial boost less than a month out from the Games.
NRL 2024
Cheika out of the running for NRL, Waratahs roles after joining English club
Michael Cheika has been linked with multiple roles in the NRL and Super Rugby. But he’s signed to coach a rugby team in England - who just sacked an Aussie.
Talking tactics at an airport baggage carousel? Maguire has no off switch
When the going was so good in Melbourne, the NSW coach climbed out of the coaching box and walked all the way to the MCG sideline in the first half - just to know what they were feeling.
Sydney
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Human trafficking
Sydney man abandons wife overseas after she fell out with his mother
The 44-year-old man drew up an itinerary for their trip with details of their flights. It was bogus. He had a return flight, but his wife’s ticket was one-way.
Council ordered to pay woman $283,000 over slip on mulch slope
Kathie Beatrice Salman successfully sued a Sydney council after she rolled her ankle while moving from a bark surface to spongy rubber in a children’s playground.
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Selective schools
The most popular Sydney selective schools revealed
The top school for students vying for entry into the selective system had almost double the number of first preferences than the best-performing HSC school.
Updated
Terror charges
Brother of alleged terrorist ‘deeply concerned’ for his welfare
The 19-year-old allegedly livestreamed video of himself walking into an MP’s office armed with a knife. His manifesto reveals he had planned other attacks.
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Crime
Man allegedly murdered inner west housemate two weeks after moving in
The man is in police custody after he allegedly stabbed his housemate to death on Thursday morning.
SEE & DO
These are the July gigs that should be on your calendar
From Australian punk-rock royalty to a rapper who now plays the flute, here are the month’s must-see shows.
This inventive debut novel is a love letter to Australian music
Our reviewers cast their eyes over new fiction and non-fiction releases, including new fiction from Bruce Pascoe and a memoir from champion surfer Pauline Menczer.
Politics
‘Creative nous’: Rudd suggests he played a pivotal role in Assange’s release
His comments came as the opposition accused Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of giving Assange, who pleaded guilty to a conspiracy charge, an overly warm welcome.
Business
Breaking
Mergers & acquisitions
Treasurer gives the tick to $4.9b ANZ-Suncorp deal
The transaction is the biggest banking deal in Australia since Westpac bought St George in 2008.
World
‘Farage our saviour?’ Divisive Brit’s bid to win over UK’s worst resort town
Long the butt of jokes, Clacton-on-Sea, a 90-minute train ride north-east of London, is at the forefront of British politics ahead of the July 4 election.
Opinion
Assange, hero or villain? Either way, PM is keeping his distance
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
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Property
Why Sydney home owners are rushing to sell, then changing their mind
The scales are tipping in buyers’ favour and sellers are losing the upper hand at auction, figures show.
How to buy a one euro house in some of the world’s most gorgeous locations
Is Aussie property giving you the pip? Don’t get mad, get on a plane.
Good Food
Lifestyle
On the coast of Italy, a garden holds more than 150 years of family wisdom
The key to maintaining a beautiful garden? Keep it in the family.
Culture
The Bear is back on TV and it’s hectic, melancholy and incredible
The much anticipated third season of the award-winning series is another wild ride.
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Opinion
Paris 2024
Why is Australia picking a fight with the US Olympic swim team?
Australia is looking at a record haul in the pool at the Paris Olympics — but we’re setting ourselves up for a monumental face-plant with the job not yet done.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Queensland win series with emphatic 22-6 victory over Sky Blues in decider
Queensland has won the first-ever women’s State of Origin decider against an error-riddled Sky Blues side that struggled to get into the contest.
‘No friends up there’: Martin relishing life as Public Enemy No.1 in Queensland
Liam Martin has replaced Jarome Luai and Latrell Mitchell when it comes to the most despised Blues player. He doesn’t care.
Analysis
FIFA World Cup
Despite World Cup expansion, this will be no cakewalk for Socceroos
But for a total of 3.35 FIFA ranking points, Australia could have had a much easier road to the 2026 World Cup. Instead, they are facing a familiar, but no less formidable challenge.
Cheika out of the running for NRL, Waratahs roles after joining English club
Michael Cheika has been linked with multiple roles in the NRL and Super Rugby. But he’s signed to coach a rugby team in England - who just sacked an Aussie.
Talking tactics at an airport baggage carousel? Michael Maguire has no off switch
When the going was so good in Melbourne, the NSW coach climbed out of the coaching box and walked all the way to the MCG sideline in the first half - just to know what they were feeling.
‘Bring it on man’: Luai says his boys are ready to rock Maroons
NSW’s pantomime villain Jarome Luai is already taunting the Maroons ahead of a mouth-watering State of Origin decider.
Have Your Say
NSW played a perfect 40 minutes of football. Can they do it for 80 in Brisbane?
NSW made only one error in the opening half, as close as any side will ever come to rugby league perfection.
