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Difficult, paranoid, and polarising: Dissecting the contradiction that is Julian Assange
The messier parts of his story are inconvenient for some of Assange’s supporters. It shows how hard it is, in the modern world, to advocate for a flawed man.
Amid post-debate panic, Biden looks alive and feisty
A suddenly energetic president returned to the campaign trail on Friday to convince supporters that he wasn’t going anywhere.
Breaking
Crime
Man arrested, critical incident declared after woman’s death
Police arrived at a home in the NSW Northern Rivers early on Saturday morning to find a woman in a serious condition. She later died at the scene.
Exclusive
Roberts-Smith case
Ben Roberts-Smith receives medal from the King
The disgraced war criminal has been welcomed in Perth to receive the honour bestowed by King Charles III.
Investigation
Child abuse
‘See anybody nude for free’: The legal sites causing a world of pain
The websites are currently legal in Australia, but many do not have adequate controls preventing them from generating images of children.
Opinion
Superannuation
The simple super move that could make you $500 richer
Not only is this free money from the government, by the time you retire it could mean an extra $60,000 in your pocket.
Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Money contributor
The most liveable Sydney suburbs where you should have bought a home
A string of liveable Sydney suburbs that were affordable for home buyers until recently have since recorded soaring price growth.
Exclusive
Property development
This popular style of house was banished from Sydney. Now it’s making a return
Duplexes and semis used to feature heavily in the suburbs, but many councils across the city banned them.
Narelle watched her husband die a painful death, so she chose hers
Since NSW became the last state in Australia to offer voluntary assisted dying, hundreds have applied. These are some of their stories.
Australia’s cocaine use is soaring. Why?
Australia, it seems, is awash with cocaine, despite its high price and record police hauls – not to mention hospitalisations and deaths.
‘Arrogant’: Albanese slams social media giants
The prime minister says parents are right to be concerned about the harms caused to their children by social media platforms.
Opinion
Diet
Betting on Ozempic? I’ve heard this one before
The stock market is salivating over the money-making potential in the weight-loss wonder drug. Are we back in the ’70s?
Richard Glover
Broadcaster and columnist
Breaking
Around the clubs
Origin hero Lomax to miss crucial Dragons showdown
The St George Illawarra star was superb despite a knee injury in Melbourne and was hopeful of backing up for his club, but won’t play on Sunday.
‘When is this beautiful dream going to end?’ Sydney scrambles for Swans tickets
The Swans are enjoying their best start to a season in over a hundred years, but is increased demand outstripping supply at the SCG?
Analysis
ATP Tour
To the fore: The new weapon that helped de Minaur crack world’s top 10
He’s always had speed. He’s always had a backhand. This year, Alex de Minaur made minor improvements to another part of his game – and it’s had major results.
Opinion
Tripologist
Don’t revisit the places you loved, go somewhere else
We all suffer the pangs of nostalgia, but the world doesn’t stay still – the place you remember with rosy memories won’t be the same when you revisit.
Michael Gebicki
The Tripologist
I’ve booked with Jetstar twice. I’ve still never flown them
“To have one flight cancelled by an airline is regrettable, two is a vow never to attempt to fly Jetstar again.”
We’re a nation obsessed with puffer jackets. But are they sustainable?
Australia’s unofficial winter uniform is being re-engineered to make it kinder to the planet. But consumers will need an investment mindset.
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Opinion
Julian Assange
Julian Assange may be out of jail, but in Australia he’s on probation
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Just in
Weekend reads
From ‘bistro-mausoleum’ to tech and culture hub: How Paris got its mojo back
France may be grappling with massive social divisions, but its latest evolutions have helped it regain some of its historic savoir faire.
Modern Guru
Happy 1000th birthday Modern Guru
To celebrate the milestone, we’ve gathered ten of our favourite Katz columns from recent years - and spoken with the Guru himself on video.
Sydney
Exclusive
NSW councils
One of Sydney’s largest councils implodes amid calls for inquiry
Half of the councillors have complained to the state government about dysfunction under its mayor.
‘Underhanded’: Bitter feud in NSW Coalition as Nats MP sacked
NSW Liberals leader Mark Speakman has removed Wes Fang from the shadow cabinet, sparking a civil war in the Coalition.
‘Familial generosity’: Fadi Ibrahim learns fate after gangster brother repays $600k
The Sydney identity has been sentenced for dealing with suspected proceeds of crime after his brother, Michael, tried to smuggle black market tobacco.
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.
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.
NRL 2024
Bulldogs 15 Sharks 14
Burton’s clutch field goal wins golden-point thriller for Bulldogs
‘He’s wanted this forever’: After the father’s fall, the son rises
Matt Arthur will debut for Parramatta, just five weeks after the club sacked his father – but Brad could not be prouder of his “clone”.
Dragons and Raiders set to table $4.5m offers for Utoikamanu
The Wests Tigers prop was this week granted permission to test the market, having turned down the club’s offer of a five-year, $4 million contract extension.
Politics
Albanese tears up over alleged threats to family
An alleged teenaged terrorist is said to have vowed to behead a Labor politician and professed admiration for the Christchurch mass killer.
Business
Opinion
Inheritance
How to retire happy and still leave your kids an inheritance
Many modern retirees are feeling tremendous pressure to pass money onto their children and grandchildren. Here’s how to manage expectations.
Bec Wilson
Money contributor
World
Analysis
US Votes 2024
Democrats have other options after Biden’s unmitigated disaster
With the eyes of the world watching – and many for the first time since the campaign began in earnest – America’s oldest-ever president failed to meet the moment.
Opinion
Julian Assange may be out of jail, but in Australia he’s on probation
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
There’s no warning when you do something wonderful for the last time, so here’s what I do
Julia Baird
Journalist, broadcaster, historian and author
How do you add density to a ‘NIMBY’ neighbourhood? Ask a local
Indu Balachandran
Trump monstered Biden. The Democrats can’t win with Joe
Bruce Wolpe
Senior fellow at the US Studies Centre and former political staffer
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Property
Exclusive
Title Deeds
Sydney’s trophy home owners selling at a discount
Cue the smallest violin. It seems the higher the asking price, the more that prestige sellers are being asked to cut from their expectations.
Six of our favourite homes for sale in Sydney right now
Looking for your next home? From lofty luxury to a redesigned worker’s cottage, we’ve got you covered.
Good Food
Recipe collection
Baking
Five old-fashioned biscuit recipes to bake this weekend
Lifestyle
What it’s really like to be non-monogamous in Australia today
From polyamory to open relationships, here’s everything you’ve ever wanted to know about non-monogamy.
Culture
An Australian mystery – the pie with no source
A pastry named after Ned Kelly is just one of the local linguistic enigmas investigated this week.
Traveller
Drivedrive
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Wimbledon’s green and gold invasion: The task ahead for the 14 Australians
Alex de Minaur and Ajla Tomljanovic headline the 14 Australians set to contest this year’s Wimbledon championships. The group also includes Alex Bolt - drawn against a top-10 star in the first round.
Breaking
Around the clubs
Origin hero Lomax to miss crucial Dragons showdown
The St George Illawarra star was superb despite a knee injury in Melbourne and was hopeful of backing up for his club, but won’t play on Sunday.
Live
AFL 2024
AFL 2024 round 16 LIVE updates: North Melbourne Kangaroos, Western Bulldogs open AFL Saturday clashes; Swans battle Freo
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as AFL Saturday from round 16 plays out.
‘I have given everything’: Why Wallabies star Gordon looked at Tahs exit door
When news emerged the Waratahs captain was investigating a mid-contract release to play in France, it was another gut punch for fans in a season full of them.
Exclusive
Test cricket
At arm’s length: MCC members pay the price for Lord’s Bairstow fracas
Marylebone Cricket Club are custodians of cricket’s laws and CEO Guy Lavender says the Australians did nothing wrong despite the outcry over Jonny Bairstow’s stumping.
Opinion
The Fitz Files
Another T20 tournament has come and gone. This one had a benefit
The rise of Afghanistan provided a rare moment to remember from the bubble gum form of cricket.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Opinion
AFL 2024
State of Origin can work again for the AFL. Here’s how
There’s a way to do it that would contribute to Australian rules football overall, placate those concerned about injuries and still ensure a worthy spectacle.
Vince Rugari
Reporter
Have Your Say
Forget it, Jake. It’s Chinatown (and Origin)
After two Origin games, it’s getting harder to see exactly what playing role Michael Maguire has in mind for his captain. But would the Blues coach be game to leave Jake Trbojevic out for the decider? Inconceivable.
