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Luca is a teacher in a skills crisis, but his condition 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.
Plibersek hugs embattled senator Fatima Payman
The junior MP was suspended indefinitely from the party caucus for vowing to cross the floor again and vote for a motion supporting an independent Palestinian state.
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Trump has set off alarm bells around the world
Joe Biden’s disastrous debate performance has made the likelihood of a second Trump term far more real and has China and the rest of the world on edge.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
How four Australians are going to spend their tax cuts
People on different tax brackets tell us how they will spend their stage 3 cuts.
NSW Liberal Party mulls Coalition split as row intensifies
NSW Liberal Party MPs will consider the future of the Coalition at a party room meeting on Tuesday after Nationals leader Dugald Saunders defied the opposition leader.
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US Votes 2024
Who could replace Joe Biden? Here are 10 options for the Democrats
A meandering, occasionally incoherent and almost universally panned first-debate performance from Biden has led to calls for him to step aside, even by those loyal to him.
Aaron Blake
Opinion
Joe Biden
I knocked Biden out of the race in ’87. Almost four decades later, he needs to quit again
In Washington, people often become what they start out scorning. This has happened to Joe Biden.
Maureen Dowd
New York Times columnist
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World elections
‘Le TikTok king’ : How a 28-year-old could be France’s new PM
Snap elections in France have put a spotlight on the leader of its major far-right party. Who is he? And why is French politics in turmoil?
These are the best new houses in NSW. Which would you choose?
See a gallery of the top new houses in the state as judged by the Australian Institute of Architects and vote for your favourite.
How this quintessentially Aussie bird found its voice again
The endangered regent honeyeater made worldwide headlines when researchers discovered they were losing their songs. Now, there are signs efforts to teach them are working.
Sydney bus shake-up for opening of major new metro train line
Five bus routes will be axed, 11 altered and frequencies on about two dozen increased when the new metro line opens in August.
Former Home and Away star faces jail for assaults on woman
Orpheus Pledger pulled a woman to the ground by the hair and stomped on her face in a series of assaults over three months.
Analysis
Social media
Andrew Forrest’s court win threatens to expose Facebook’s trillion-dollar secrets
How does Facebook interact with fraudsters who book scam ads on its platform? Billionaire Andrew Forrest is about to find out.
Buyer beats nine others for luxe $6m inner west home ‘worth fighting for’
The stylish home with a swimming pool, and walking distance to everything, attracted interest from doctors and local business owners.
Noemie completes Fox hunt as all four family members become Olympians
Noemie Fox, the younger sister of Olympic gold medallist Jess Fox, has qualified for her first Olympics in the kayak cross event at Paris 2024.
Here’s what the ultimate island resort looks like
Nowhere does resorts better than the Asia-Pacific. From food to pools to wildlife, here are the best of the best.
Opinion
Tripologist
Bags, meals and TV: On codeshare flights, which airline’s rules apply?
If you’ve booked your flight with Qantas, but your flight is being “operated by Jetstar”, can you still expect checked luggage and meals to be included?
Michael Gebicki
The Tripologist
Sydney
Exclusive
Housing crisis
Housing plan unveiled for Carriageworks precinct
The Minns government will deliver 250 social and affordable homes near Redfern station after revealing the first four Sydney sites to use surplus public land.
Son’s anguish over police domestic violence response to dying mother
The NSW Northern Rivers is in shock after Sarah Miles was allegedly killed by her male partner in the third fatal case of domestic violence in the area this year.
Has the state’s housing crisis hit Macquarie Street?
The number of MPs with big property portfolios is declining, with more NSW politicians renting or “rent-vesting”.
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.
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.
NRL 2024
‘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.
Roosters kick off crucial Walker talks, 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.
Politics
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Abducted in Japan
‘Heartbreaking’: Wong condemns abduction of Australian children
Parents warn Tokyo’s two-year delay in implementing new laws could trigger a “dash to the finish line” to abduct more children in Japan.
Business
Seek, Indeed and Gumtree urged to join fight against ‘brazen’ job ads
The regulator is asking a broader gamut of organisations to get involved in cracking down on job listings with illegally low pay.
World
Chinese space rocket takes off accidentally resulting in fiery conclusion
Falling rocket debris in China after launches is not unheard of, but it is very rare for part of a rocket under development to make an unplanned flight.
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Property
Why downlights are making you colder and your split system less effective
Ever felt like the air-conditioner only pushes around cold air in winter? It may take climbing up into the attic and having a look around to find out why that is.
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Title Deeds
Billionaire problems: 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.
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Lifestyle
Is walking the answer to back pain? A new study says yes
The new study builds on existing research by following patients outside a tightly controlled clinical setting.
Opinion
Sunday Life
I’m a writer, so how does my statistician partner beat me at word games?
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
It just got harder for Australia to create the next Kylie or Troye
Australian musicians are already doing it tough, but a recent US government decision has made it much harder for Aussie acts to showcase their work.
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NRL 2024
The shocks and shake-ups of a faster, younger, tougher NRL in 2024
As the season moves past the halfway point, attacking football is in vogue, big names have made way for new talents and the off-field wheeling and dealing is as intriguing as ever.
Noemie completes Fox hunt as all four family members become Olympians
Noemie Fox, the younger sister of Olympic gold medallist Jess Fox, has qualified for her first Olympics in the kayak cross event at Paris 2024.
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PGA Tour
His wife begged him to try hypnosis. It turned Cameron Davis’ career around in two weeks
The Australian golfer turned to therapy after months of underwhelming form. Now he’s ended an Australian drought on the PGA Tour.
‘People talk a lot of rubbish’: Bellingham hits back at critics as last-gasp stunner saves England
Gareth Southgate’s side was on the verge of being knocked out by Slovakia at Euro 2024 until the Real Madrid star’s overhead kick took the game to extra time.
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.
‘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.
Updated
Formula 1
‘So close it hurts’: Piastri makes podium as Russell wins Austrian GP
The Australian capitalised on a crash involving Max Verstappen and Lando Norris to claim second place for McLaren behind the Mercedes of George Russell.
Have Your Say
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.
