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‘Heartbreaking’: Penny Wong condemns abduction of Australian children in Japan
Parents warn Tokyo’s two-year delay in implementing new laws could trigger a “dash to the finish line” to abduct more children.
‘She was waiting for an hour on the floor’: Son’s anguish over police response
Sarah Miles was found dying on the floor of a home by NSW Police almost an hour after a neighbour called triple-zero. Her alleged murderer faced court today.
Analysis
Political leadership
PM had to act on Payman, but doing so creates new headaches for Labor
It was Fatima Payman’s third strike against caucus solidarity but Labor is likely to face blow-back from Muslim Australians.
Common but little-known virus causing disability in hundreds of babies
Every year, about 400 babies are born with physical and intellectual disabilities caused by a virus many pregnant women don’t know about.
Opinion
Political leadership
I know what it’s like to be a politician’s son in the public eye. I wouldn’t wish it on Tom Dutton
When a photo of the opposition leader’s 18-year-old son made headlines, I felt so sorry for him. Unfortunately, I know exactly what it’s like to go through that.
Nick Bracks
Author
Dating events are back as singles sour on the apps
Dating apps redefined romance for a generation. Now, local entrepreneurs are trying to redefine the industry for 3 million Australian users as many abandon them.
Analysis
UK politics
Bregrets? They’ve got a few. Most Brits now think leaving EU was a mistake
As Britons head to the polls this week, a majority think that leaving the European Union has delivered few benefits.
Opinion
Russia-Ukraine war
How Putin handed US the keys to the world’s energy market
It did not take long for Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine to reshape the world’s energy markets, but the Russian president might be kicking himself.
Jonathan Leake
Do we need to re-examine the American alliance?
What does it say about the state of the US, that with a population of more than 340 million people it can only come up with Biden and Trump as the best candidates?
Change is coming to Five Dock, but will it be too much?
Everybody agrees Metro West will change Five Dock, but how much? A proposal by the Anglican Church for 20-storey towers has brought the question into focus.
Luca is a teacher in a skills crisis, but his HIV means he’s not allowed to stay
The Italian national has the skills the country needs, but he says he has been barred from permanent residency by a discriminatory policy.
Manu injured as Roosters thump Tigers after two sent to the bin
It was far too little too late, as the Tigers scored their first points of the night with a minute remaining.
Piastri claims podium place after Russell shocks with F1 win in Austria
The Australian capitalised on a crash involving Max Verstappen and Lando Norris to claim second place for McLaren behind the Mercedes of George Russell.
Hooper announces retirement after missing Olympics
Former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has missed the cut for the men’s Olympic sevens team, bringing down the curtain on a distinguished career for Australia.
Hidden gems: Where chef Dan Hong loves to eat
The Sydney chef goes the extra mile for inspiration, but he was almost refused entry to one of Australia’s most revered restaurants.
‘I always looked to Dad with stars in my eyes’: Elly-May Barnes on her famous father
The daughter of Jimmy Barnes reflects on the great men she has known, many of them renowned musicians.
Editor's Picks
Opinion
Assange saga
Just don’t call him a hero. Assange’s recklessness may have cost lives
George Brandis
Former high commissioner to the UK and federal attorney-general
Just in
Sydney
The uni rich list: Vice chancellors on $1 million salaries revealed
Australia’s highest-paid vice chancellors are now earning six times their university’s senior professors as the union calls for an inquiry into wage theft.
‘Smartphones are like pokies in their pockets’: Keeping kids phone-free
Parents are uniting to keep their kids phone-free – at least until high school – as child psychologist Michael Carr-Gregg calls for a licence to use a smartphone.
Exclusive
Charity
Admin costs soar as wildlife charity yet to spend bushfire money
The biggest wildlife rescue organisation in Australia, WIRES, raised more than $100 million during the Black Summer bushfires. It wants to reduce oversight of the remaining $69 million.
Exclusive
Property development
City Tatts forced into fire sale of historic Pitt Street headquarters
City Tatts chief executive Marcelo Veloz said plunging gaming revenue had forced the club to sell its historic clubhouse, which is undergoing redevelopment into a 50-storey tower.
Medicare for pets? Government urged to consider subsidising vet fees
The state government should consider subsidising pet care to address burnout, stress and suicide among vets, a NSW parliamentary inquiry recommends.
NRL 2024
Updated
The Dragons are in the top eight. Can their fans dare to dream?
Tougher challenges are ahead but, for now, Shane Flanagan is working minor miracles with a bunch of players of whom little was expected at the start of the year.
Exclusive
Olympic gold and NRL premiership: Nawaqanitawase in line for double in cross-code shock
It was thought Mark Nawaqanitawase would have to choose between Olympic gold and a crack at an NRL premiership this season. Instead, he could do both.
Politics
Exclusive
Political leadership
Payman suspended from Labor caucus after PM crisis talks
Labor senator Fatima Payman was summoned to the PM’s residence on Sunday afternoon, hours after an explosive interview on the ABC.
Business
Opinion
Hip pocket
Netflix, handbags, sunnies: Surprising tax deductions you might be entitled to
Without the help of a tax agent, it can be difficult to keep track of all the things you might be able to claim.
Dominic Powell
Money Editor
World
Rare insight into King and Queen’s private life as Balmoral opens to public for first time
Buckingham Palace has revealed extraordinary details about the King and Queen’s private life at Balmoral as it opens up the royal residence to the public for the first time.
Opinion
The freedom messiah is free, but a few women won’t join the cheer squad
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
Why the government might need to start peddling unedited porn
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
How do you add density to a ‘NIMBY’ neighbourhood? Ask a local
Indu Balachandran
Local council candidate
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Property
Moving on up: Bankstown dentist splashes $38m on Rose Bay mansion
The happy buyers’ trophy home purchase in the eastern suburbs follows their recent, record-setting sale in Chiswick for $13.3 million.
‘Outdated’ home fetches $2.52m, last sold for £300 as an empty block
The auctioneer said there were very few cheaper alternatives for a house in the region.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Opinion
Sunday Life
I’m a writer, so how does my statistician partner beat me at word games?
When we do puzzles together, something dark and fierce takes over. I feel a frenzied desire to win.
Kerri Sackville
Columnist and author
Opinion
Greater Good
My street library was just a family project. What happened next, you wouldn’t read about it
Amy Adeney
Children's author and teacher
Culture
Doilies be damned, this ain’t your grandma’s crochet
Textile artist Luise Elsing returned to crochet after nearly 50 years - instantly she was hooked.
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Sport
Hooper announces retirement after missing Olympics
Former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper has missed the cut for the men’s Olympic sevens team, bringing down the curtain on a distinguished career for Australia.
Piastri claims podium place after Russell shocks with F1 win in Austria
The Australian capitalised on a crash involving Max Verstappen and Lando Norris to claim second place for McLaren behind the Mercedes of George Russell.
‘Keep integrity of the game’: Robinson calls for sin-bin summit as Manu breaks hand
The Roosters outside back stocks have taken another hit as Trent Robinson fears 71 sin bins so far in 2024 have gone too far in policing foul play.
Tight Five
Wallabies
NSW’s latest ‘one that got away’ shows why Simon Raiwalui is so badly needed
Waratahs’ new director of performance must take a hard line on retention to prevent players like Under-20s star Ronan Leahy being lost to the state.
Updated
Match report
The Dragons are in the top eight. Can their fans dare to dream?
Tougher challenges are ahead but, for now, Shane Flanagan is working minor miracles with a bunch of players of whom little was expected at the start of the year.
Roosters kick off crucial Walker talks as Tupouniua exit escalates
The Tricolours will look to keep the NRL’s best young half off the market as Sitili Tupouniua weighs up rival interest despite having three years left on his contract.
Beale’s career in jeopardy after Achilles injury
Kurtley Beale’s long-awaited return to the Wallabies could be over after the fullback suffered a suspected Achilles tendon injury playing for Randwick on Saturday.
Have Your Say
‘It won’t happen again’: Trindall breaks silence on drink-driving, drugs charges
Braydon Trindall’s season was in peril after failing a roadside test the morning after a huge Cronulla win. But he’s got one goal on his mind after resuming his NRL career.
