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Fire
Father dragged children into fatal inferno, fought off rescuers: police
One of the surviving children tried to save their siblings before their father allegedly frustrated rescue efforts, police believe.
How Anthony Albanese helped Keir Starmer win his way to Downing Street
Political gurus worldwide often look to the US to live out a West Wing-style fantasy, but UK watchers say it is Australia that really sets the tone in Westminster.
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Police
Two bodies found near rocks at eastern suburbs beach
Police have found two bodies, believed to be rock fishermen, at Little Bay as rescuers also search for a diver in Middle Harbour.
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.
Sex toys, taxidermy and Pauline: Inside Shorten’s rogue 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.
Opinion
UK election
The ditching of Boris Johnson sowed the seeds of a 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
Analysis
NRL 2024
A sin-binning, blood flowing and stitches in the head? That’ll be a JWH milestone match
Roosters fans were treated to a Jared Waerea-Hargreaves exhibition so specific to the player and setting that his record 307th game almost felt performative.
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Test cricket
Why Test cricket may shrink to six teams within four years
Test cricket may dramatically shrink within a few years without greater equalisation measures by its richest boards – India, England and Australia.
‘It’s got to sting’: Wallabies great still not ready to move on from World Cup disaster
Tim Horan was as pleased as anyone with Saturday’s win against Wales, but he doesn’t believe what happened in France should be forgotten just yet.
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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.
Opinion
Middle East tensions
Iran’s new president promises bold reform – under the watchful eye of Khamenei
A former heart surgeon has been named the next president of Iran. But his win, a response to growing social discontent, comes with strings attached.
Amin Saikal
Professor of Middle Eastern, Central Asian and Islamic Studies
Opinion
Real life
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
Grandmothers have stories you wouldn’t believe. Ask to hear 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.
Opinion
Workplace culture
If you can’t spot the jerk at work, it might be you
There is a decent chance something you do is driving your colleagues nuts. Here’s how to avoid being that person.
Danielle Abril
Why do women fall for violent men in jail? This novel has an idea
Tasha Coryell’s main character is a young woman who writes increasingly intimate letters to a man facing charges of murdering several women.
It started with two guys grunting in a garage. Now Australian arm-wrestling has global ambitions
Arm-wrestling is growing in popularity and aspires for Olympic glory, after starting from humble roots in an unassuming Australian suburb.
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Culture wars
We will lose if Payman’s identity politics triumphs
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
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Weekend reads
‘You hid your identity’: Why Tasma Walton’s Indigenous past was a mystery for years
In her latest role, the 50-year-old star of The Twelve goes on a journey of identity not unlike the one she’s taken in real life.
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
Sydney
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Domestic violence
PNG minister steps down after woman’s alleged assault in Bondi
Senior minister Jimmy Maladina has been charged with allegedly assaulting a 31-year-old woman.
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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.
‘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
How JWH passed up becoming NRL’s richest player to break club record
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves is set to make Roosters’ history – but he could have quit the club to become one of the game’s first $1 million-a-season players.
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.
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.
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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.
A dozen first home buyers miss out on one-bedder in ‘hot pocket’ of Redfern
The home was in a highly coveted location but not even the bank of mum and dad could nab the keys to it.
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Lifestyle
Glass hair that sparkles and shines. This is how to achieve it
Who doesn’t want lustrous, super-reflective hair? Here are the tools and products for a perfectly polished look.
Culture
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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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State of Origin
Mitchell ruled out for at least a month; Best, Ponga set for Origin recalls
Mitchell is no chance of playing in the Origin decider, while Kalyn Ponga is set to return and Michael Maguire will hand out another debut to a NSW forward.
‘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.
Analysis
NRL 2024
A sin-binning and stitches in the head? That’ll be a JWH milestone match
Roosters fans were treated to a series of Jared Waerea-Hargreaves exhibits so specific to the player and appropriate to the setting that his record 307th game almost felt performative.
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?
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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.
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.
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.
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.
