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Domestic violence
Sydney’s worst DV hotspot faces new crisis
A service which has saved hundreds of lives and lauded as the gold standard for dealing with family violence is now on its knees.
$1.1 billion black hole: Unis brace for loss of tens of thousands of students
New economic modelling suggests universities are facing a funding shortfall of more than $1 billion under the federal government’s crackdown.
Sydney University stabbing victim out of hospital, warnings of ‘toxic’ internet
The student attacked at the university is recovering at home as politicians and police warn of the dangers of radicalisation on the internet.
Analysis
Political leadership
Payman v Albanese and the personal v the collective: Is Labor stuck in 1902?
The personal view of a young Muslim senator faces off with the oldest requirement of would-be ALP politicians, a written contract to observe the collective.
Veteran Democrat calls for Biden to stand aside, as poll shows Harris now more popular
As the White House remains in damage control after the disastrous debate, a CNN poll shows voters believe the vice president is a better chance of beating Donald Trump in November.
JK Rowling, David Tennant clash over gender issues in UK election
The stoush between entertainers comes amid a now-familiar political debate on transgender policy, with the issue becoming a key battleground in the UK election.
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Donald Trump’s dangerous ideas have these ‘vigilantes’ worried
With Donald Trump favoured to regain the US presidency, a group of investors is starting to focus on the implications of his core economic policies. They’re concerned.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
‘Deeply concerning’ that Greens voted against condemning War Memorial vandals: minister
The Coalition is trying to get a motion passed in the House of Representatives condemning vandals who graffitied the Australian War Memorial.
‘Better spending time in the sun at Henson’: Singo, Jets quit Perth NRL bid
John Singleton has withdrawn from a business case linking the Newtown Jets with a WA government-backed bid to become the NRL’s 18th team.
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Super Rugby
McKellar set to be named new Waratahs coach
The former Brumbies coach, who recently stood down from his job at the Leicester Tigers, is poised to replace Darren Coleman at the embattled NSW franchise.
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Nawaqanitawase eyes unprecedented Olympic gold-NRL title double
Mark Nawaqanitawase has spoken for the first time about chasing a unique double as the Australian men’s and women’s sevens squad for Paris were unveiled.
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Paris 2024
‘You’re a liar’: The tough family moments on Lauren Jackson’s road to Paris
The Australian basketball legend, who describes herself as “on borrowed time”, will play at her fifth Olympics in Paris. Her path there has been a minefield.
How Mia Goth became Hollywood’s most gloriously demented scream queen
With MaXXXine, the British actress wraps up a film trilogy for the ages.
Lisa Millar announces exit from ABC Breakfast
Millar has been the co-host of the broadcaster’s breakfast show for about five years.
Salty, creamy and immensely satisfying: This focaccia sandwich is the best I’ve eaten all year
The bubbled Italian bread is having a moment in Sydney. Here’s our top sandwich pick, plus six others to try around town.
South-East Asia’s version of the Orient Express is back, better than ever
It might not enjoy the same history as the original Orient Express, but the five-star service and opulent decor have the same appeal.
Opinion
Racism
I was heading off to study abroad, but now my phone is alive with alerts
I can’t help but envy the Anglo-Saxon students in my cohort going on exchange. For them, travel warnings take the form of earthquakes or avalanches.
Satara Uthayakumaran
Writer, ANU student
Sydney
When the motorway link from Sydney Airport to WestConnex will open
When the $2.6 billion Sydney Gateway is opened, it will have capacity for 100,000 vehicles a day.
Gina Rinehart receives Cambodia’s highest honour
The billionaire mining magnate has won a new foreign admirer in the South-East Asian nation’s monarch, Norodom Sihamoni.
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Education
Top-band HSC, NAPLAN targets for schools have been scrapped. Now, principals will set new ones
Some principals say removing clear and ambitious targets based on NAPLAN results risks improvement measures becoming too ambiguous.
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International students
Student crackdown will lead to lasting economic pain: business council
Capping foreign student numbers could “irreparably damage” the higher education sector and even hit supermarkets, the Australian Business Council argues.
Boy accused of Sydney Uni stabbing allegedly planned previous terror attack
A teenager who allegedly stabbed a 22-year-old student in the neck on Sydney University grounds on Tuesday was previously charged with planning a “Christchurch-style” terrorist attack.
NRL 2024
Why the Bulldogs have holstered the NRL’s most stunning attacking weapon
Matt Burton’s soaring torpedo bombs are the stuff of NRL legend and nightmares for opposition fullbacks. Which makes Canterbury’s call to hold fire on them all the more impressive.
A split lip triggered Steph Hancock’s first comeback. Now she’s 42 and still can’t retire
The Dragons’ latest NRLW signing is back for her 21st season of rugby league, having tried, and failed to retire every year since 2017.
Politics
Analysis
Interest rates
The only certainty for your mortgage rate: RBA uncertainty
The Reserve Bank is supposed to have a handle on how the economy will perform over the next two years. Its minutes show it doesn’t.
Business
Australia’s office block problem is getting worse
Office property valuations have collapsed by more than 10 per cent and alarm bells are ringing that they could fall even further.
World
Trump has second significant legal victory in as many days
Judge Juan Merchan put off next week’s highly anticipated sentencing to September – less than two months before the US election.
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Property
How home offices are keeping housing unaffordable
The government wants 1.2 million homes built over the next five years. But what about the 3.5 million spare bedrooms across the country?
Buyer beats nine others for luxe $6m inner west home ‘worth fighting for’
The stylish home with a swimming pool, and within walking distance of everything, attracted interest from doctors and local business owners.
Good Food
Lifestyle
What running extreme distances does to a person’s body
Extreme charity challenges have become increasingly popular, but there is a price to pay.
Opinion
Sunday Life
I’m a writer, so how does my statistician partner beat me at word games?
Kerri Sackville
Columnist and author
Culture
Nicole Kidman deserves more than an insipid Netflix romcom
The Oscar winner co-stars with Zac Efron in the sort of formulaic romance that is fast becoming a streaming staple.
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NRL 2024
‘Best of both worlds’: Nawaqanitawase eyes unprecedented Olympic gold-NRL title double
Mark Nawaqanitawase has spoken for the first time about chasing a unique double as the Australian men’s and women’s sevens squad for Paris were unveiled.
Breaking
Super Rugby
McKellar set to be named new Waratahs coach
The former Brumbies coach, who recently stood down from his job at the Leicester Tigers, is poised to replace Darren Coleman at the embattled NSW franchise.
Minjee and Min Woo Lee might not see each other in Paris. Why aren’t they playing together?
The star golfers will be the 16th set of siblings to compete for Australia at the Olympic Games in the same sport but admit their paths might not cross. Why isn’t golf moving to team events?
‘Better spending time in the sun at Henson’: Singo, Jets quit Perth NRL bid
John Singleton has withdrawn from a business case linking the Newtown Jets with a WA government-backed bid to become the NRL’s 18th team.
New-look Wallabies want to make Sydney a Test fortress. There’s one problem ...
Wallabies fans in Sydney have endured a miserable time over the past two World Cup cycles. Could Saturday’s opening Test of the year against Wales turn a corner?
Still the No.1: Why Souths have parked plans for Latrell to play centre
He was a standout there for NSW, but Latrell Mitchell will remain at fullback for Souths – and for good reason.
Why the Bulldogs have holstered the NRL’s most breathtaking attacking weapon
Matt Burton’s soaring torpedo bombs are the stuff of NRL legend and nightmares for opposition fullbacks. Which makes Canterbury’s call to hold fire on them all the more impressive.
Have Your Say
The NRL wants the Top Gun of video refs in the bunker. It can’t come quick enough
Wayne Bennett spoke for many when he criticised the NRL over its matchday officiating. Changes are coming, but will they satisfy coaches, players and fans?
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
