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Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue spied on former staff and their families
The billionaire mining magnate’s company hired private investigators amid allegations of stolen intellectual property.
Lawyer charged with smuggling drug-filled balloons into prison
Solicitor Kristy Howell allegedly concealed cocaine, methamphetamine, buprenorphine and tobacco inside six balloons.
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NRL 2024
‘No one is going to help us’: Frustration at Eels as Moses launches tirade
A seething Mitchell Moses vented his frustration in an impassioned dressing room address to senior staff and players.
CBD feels the love at the Midwinter Ball
Business leaders, lobbyists, media executives and actors have descended on Canberra for a night of shameless networking … sorry, raising money for charity.
A toothless cop on the corporate beat: ASIC ‘has failed’, says Senate economics committee’s chair
In most cases, the nation’s corporate regulator responded with an automated “no further action” email within 40 seconds of a complaint being received.
Opinion
Regulation
More dog than watchdog: How to fix our broken corporate regulator
ASIC has failed in its sole mandate to enforce the country’s corporate laws and is in a “dire” state.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
The words that triggered the Paul Kent Sydney street brawl
The NRL personality has pleaded guilty to affray but will avoid a formal conviction after the court rejected his mental health claim.
Payman and Palestine challenge our democratic comfort zone
It’s time for for our society as a whole to acknowledge there is more than one worldview for our collective future. Surely we need this honest discussion more than ever?
Payman furore to come to a head as PM suggests exit
It’s understood Fatima Payman intends to make a statement about her future on Thursday and announce a formal split from Labor.
French ‘Excalibur’ disappears after 1300 years stuck in a rock
Durandal was claimed to be the sword of Roland, a legendary knight and officer of Charlemagne. It was lodged in stone 10 metres above the ground.
Infant mortality rate rose 8% after Texas abortion ban: study
The researchers looked at how many infants died before their first birthday after the abortion ban in September 2021.
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.
The top 10 TV shows to put in your diary for the second half of the year
From Vince Vaughn to Keira Knightley and Cate Blanchett, TV has some treats lined up over the next six months.
Is Dracula an antihero? Kip Williams prepares to farewell STC with bite
Dracula is the final piece in STC’s Gothic trilogy, which started with The Picture of Dorian Gray and continued with Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.
Could delaying menopause help women live longer?
The earlier a woman enters this life phase, the higher her risk for developing dementia, cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis and more.
Why Australia’s fastest woman won’t compete in the Olympics’ fastest race
Sprint sensation Torrie Lewis is Australia’s fastest woman over 100 metres, but she won’t compete in the blue-ribbon event at Paris.
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Explore an overlooked part of Italy from this luxurious resort
The luxurious but unpretentious resort is a tranquil base from which to fully savour the fruits of this culturally rich region of Sicily.
Crittle was a man for all seasons, on and off the rugby field
Charles Peter Crittle was the very heart of rugby in Australia, a man who was formed by its friendships and experiences, and gave back to it many times over.
Sydney
Sydney University stabbing victim out of hospital, warnings of ‘toxic’ internet
Melvern Kurniawan, 22, was attacked at the university and is recovering at home, as politicians and police warn of the dangers of radicalisation on the internet.
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Domestic violence
Sydney’s worst DV hotspot faces new crisis
A service which has saved hundreds of lives and been lauded as the gold standard for dealing with family violence is 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.
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.
NRL 2024
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 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.
Politics
Early end-of-financial-year sales help lift retail spending
Retail turnover rose by 0.6 per cent in May following two sluggish months of consumer spending.
Business
Opinion
Financial literacy
Pinch every penny? Not if you want to actually get ahead
While you’re collecting points to get $50 off or scouring aisles for discounts, you’re probably not focused on problems worth more in the long run.
Paridhi Jain
Money contributor
World
US presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy denies taking a bite of dead dog
Kennedy reportedly posed with the barbecued remains of a dog in 2010 – the same year he had a tapeworm removed from his brain.
Opinion
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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
‘No one is going to help us’: Frustration at Eels as Moses launches dressing room tirade
A seething Mitchell Moses vented his frustration in an impassioned address to senior staff and players.
Schmidt’s Wallabies to contain seven debutants – and the seventh captain in a year
Joe Schmidt is set to unveil his first Test team to meet Wales on Saturday, and yet again there will be no shortage of new faces.
‘Spent too much money’: A-League club distributions slashed to $500,000
APL chairman Stephen Conroy says the competition was facing financial ruin unless it passed a $20 million hit onto club owners.
Crittle was a man for all seasons, on and off the rugby field
Charles Peter Crittle was the very heart of rugby in Australia, a man who was formed by its friendships and experiences, and gave back to it many times over.
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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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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.
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?
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
