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Fire
‘Dad tried to kill us’: Father dragged children into fatal inferno, fought off rescuers: police
One of the surviving children tried to save their siblings before their father allegedly fought off rescuers, police believe.
Opening date revealed for Sydney’s mega metro rail line under harbour
The opening to passengers of the mega rail line under the heart of the city will happen on a Sunday in early August.
Updated
Police
Two bodies found near rocks at eastern suburbs beach
Police have found two bodies at Little Bay as rescuers also search for a diver in Middle Harbour.
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
The denial and disinformation facing October 7 survivors
Holocaust scholars recognise a sadly familiar pattern in October 7 denial, but are shocked at how quickly it set in.
With nearly nude women, the Joker and pets, a Tokyo election descends into madness
Personal publicity stunts have hijacked Tokyo’s vote for a new governor, with nearly nude women, an AI character and a man practising his golf swing among the candidates.
Opinion
UK election
Ditching Boris sowed seeds of shambolic Tory defeat
Everything went downhill for the UK Conservatives after the political assassination of Boris Johnson two years ago. It was a spectacular act of political self-harm.
George Brandis
Former high commissioner to the UK and federal attorney-general
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NRL 2024
Ruthless Roosters put Dragons to the sword in JWH’s milestone game
The Roosters are flying high and the Dragons are enjoying a welcome resurgence as well as the two old rivals clash at Allianz Stadium. Follow all the action live.
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Wallabies
Five things we learnt from the Wallabies’ win over Wales
The Wallabies are a work in progress, but what did we learn about the new-look team as they started the Joe Schmidt era?
Breaking
State of Origin
Mitchell ruled out for at least a month, Best set for Origin recall
Mitchell is no chance of playing in the Origin decider at Suncorp Stadium on July 17 and has been told that he will be unavailable for South Sydney for at least a month.
‘No one is irreplaceable’: As Biden digs in, supporters now look to push him out
Growing swaths of Democrats now believe that by remaining on the ticket, the president is jeopardising their ability to maintain the White House.
Explainer
Political leadership
‘I screwed up’: When is a leader too old to lead?
Joe Biden’s recent halting debate against a blustering rival caused panic in some quarters. But does it mean he should throw in the re-election towel?
Opinion
Interest rates
Boomers, don’t say you had it worse, even if you mean well
Victoria Devine
Money columnist
Opinion
Ask an expert
I’m getting old and my SMSF has become a burden. What should I do?
Paul Benson
Money contributor
Sex toys, Hanson: Shorten goes rogue with insurgent campaign
The NDIS minister is using unusual tactics in a bid to save $1 billion – and they’re starting to catch the attention of his Cabinet colleagues.
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Title Deeds
Why wealthy Sydney home owners decided to sell, then changed their minds
If you thought it was cold outside this week, take a look at Sydney’s prestige property market.
‘Polished and minimalist’: How Nadia Bartel nails her signature style
“I look to classic pieces for longevity in my wardrobe,” says the Henne founder.
Recipe collection
Chocolate
Celebrate World Chocolate Day with 40 of Good Food’s greatest and gooiest recipes
Go loco for cocoa with these classic choc-loaded treats.
Opinion
Sunday Life
Forget FOMO! I just want to put on my PJs and stay in bed
In the winter, life calms down and a lovely wave of laziness washes over me.
Kathy Lette
Writer
The bizarre European city that ‘belongs in a dream’
After reading this city “rejected all comparisons”, and was a place where everything was “old and made of stone”, a visit became essential.
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Opinion
Culture wars
We will lose if Payman’s identity politics triumphs
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
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Weekend reads
Welcome to Netflixland: the streamer’s plan to dominate Disney
Don’t think of it like Disneyland, says the Netflix boss, but it does look like the first step to a full-scale challenge
Opinion
Some punk stole my guitar 50 years ago. I never thought the mystery would be solved
It was in Brunswick Street that my house was burgled. I was robbed of a heavy black Les Paul Custom. I’d expected the fate of that guitar to remain unknown.
Red Symons
Flâneur
Sydney
Exclusive
Workplace safety
The workplace rife with shocking sexual harassment
More than a dozen current and former Corrective Services workers from different prisons say they endured humiliating harassment and assault.
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Domestic violence
Minister charged with Bondi assault on woman
A senior government minister from Papua New Guinea has been charged with assaulting a 31-year-old woman in Bondi.
‘No phone rule’: The Sydney nightclub intent on covering up patrons’ cameras
A Sydney nightclub is asking clubbers to put away their smartphones and enjoy the atmosphere. Will it catch on?
Boy, 16, dies after car carrying five teenagers crashes into tree
Police say a 17-year-old learner driver was behind the wheel on Friday night and recorded a positive roadside breath test.
Strata law reform on the cards as NSW Fair Trading swamped with complaints
The changes are set to address poor behaviour by managing agents as advocates call for the commissioner to have greater powers.
NRL 2024
Analysis
Fox red-faced after Matthew Johns spruiks AFL
The NRL and Fox Sports have been left embarrassed, with the face of Fox League, Matthew Johns, involved in an advertising campaign to promote the game’s great rival.
Updated
The four Blues options to replace injured Latrell in Origin decider
NSW coach Michael Maguire has been dealt a huge blow, with Latrell Mitchell set to miss the series decider due to a foot injury.
Politics
Analysis
UK politics
‘This is for Gaza’: What the UK election means for Albanese
UK Labour lost five seats to pro-Palestinian independent candidates, all in areas with significant Muslim populations.
Business
Opinion
Big four
Is it too hard for ordinary Australians to get loans from risk-averse banks?
There is evidence that banks have become too conservative in lending to some businesses, and it’s hurting the economy.
Clancy Yeates
Deputy business editor
World
Israeli strike kills 16 at Gaza school, military says it targeted gunmen
The Israeli military says it took precautions to minimise risk to civilians before it targeted the gunmen’s hideout. Hamas denied its fighters were there.
Opinion
Boomer or bust? No, leaders like Biden and Trump should know when to bow out
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
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Property
‘Ridiculous’: The Sydney suburbs where rents soared most
Several once-affordable suburbs recorded rent hikes of 25 per cent or more over the past year. Is there an end in sight?
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Title Deeds
Where we’d rather be: Car dealer buys one of Palm Beach’s priciest houses
The Palm Beach trophy home Karala has been a good barometer of Palm Beach’s high-end market. Its latest sale is no exception.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Grandmothers have stories you wouldn’t believe. Ask about them before it’s too late
When I worked up the courage to ask my relatives about their lives, my grandmothers’ stories came like a raging torrent of water.
Culture
★★★
Review
Forget the macho men, Jodie Comer is the real star of The Bikeriders
Tom Hardy and Austin Butler bring the beef as members of a Chicago bikie gang but Comer supplies the narration and is the main reason to see the film.
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Breaking
State of Origin
Mitchell ruled out for at least a month, Best set for Origin recall
Mitchell is no chance of playing in the Origin decider at Suncorp Stadium on July 17 and has been told that he will be unavailable for South Sydney for at least a month.
‘It’s got to sting’: Horan not ready to move on from World Cup
Wallabies great Tim Horan was pleased to see Saturday’s win against Wales in Sydney, but he doesn’t believe the disaster in France should be forgotten just yet.
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NRL 2024
Roosters enhance title credentials in Waerea-Hargreaves’ milestone match
The Roosters are flying high and the Dragons are enjoying a welcome resurgence as well as the two old rivals clash at Allianz Stadium. Follow all the action live.
Analysis
Wallabies
Five things we learned from the Wallabies’ win over Wales
The Wallabies are a work in progress, but what did we learn about the new-look team as they started the Joe Schmidt era?
Exclusive
Test cricket
Global warning: Test cricket may shrink to six teams within four years
Test cricket may be played by as few as six countries within a few years without greater equalisation measures by its richest boards – India, England and Australia.
Salmon facing multi-game ban after officials held fire on game-changing penalty
The Match Review Committee’s ruling will be cold comfort to the Warriors after a potentially match-winning penalty was not called.
How JWH passed up becoming NRL’s richest player to break Roosters record
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves makes Roosters history on Sunday – but he could have quit the club to become one of the game’s first $1 million-a-season players.
Have Your Say
Fox red-faced after Matthew Johns spruiks AFL
The NRL and Fox Sports have been left embarrassed, with the face of Fox League, Matthew Johns, involved in an advertising campaign to promote the game’s great rival.
