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Domestic violence
‘I’m no hero’: Man who saved children from inferno tells of horror night
A neighbour who charged into a burning house in western Sydney to save four children says he was only following his instincts.
Couple loses property fight after highway swallows $5.5 million dream
Raymond and Wendy Dibb saw a chance to make money out of a small rural property. They were not planning on a $2.2 billion highway barrelling through their plans.
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Crime
Woman stabbed to death in Sydney’s west, man seen fleeing
A woman aged in her 20s has died after being found with two stab wounds to her chest.
How it all went wrong for Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally
The French election result could also seriously put the brakes on her ambitions to be president in 2027.
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Opinion
What the French election means for the future of Europe’s growing far-right movement
France’s newly created left-wing Coalition may have won the election, but if history shows us anything, it’s that the far right knows how to bide its time.
Dennis Glover
Author, speech writer
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US Votes 2024
I feel like a hostage to Joe Biden’s ego – and the chip on his shoulder
Joe Biden, his wife, his vice president and his longtime aides worked hard to conjure a mirage where all is fine. That mirage vanished with the debate.
Maureen Dowd
New York Times columnist
‘How low can you be’: Flowers allegedly stolen from roadside memorial
Photos show a couple appearing to load flowers into the boot of their car from a memorial to a young tradesman killed in an alleged road rage incident.
Boeing to plead guilty to fraud for violating deal over 737 Max crashes
The guilty plea marks a low point for the company after years of turmoil sparked by two crashes of its 737 Max aircraft that killed 346 people.
Police declare three-night curfew in Alice Springs after weekend violence
Police in the Northern Territory have declared the curfew after a spate of violence in the town.
Barangaroo residents launch challenge over ‘deception’ in $2b proposal
The state government is facing accusations of misleading the public over $2 billion plans to redevelop the final piece of the Barangaroo foreshore.
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Industrial relations
Do you earn enough? Your income, your suburb and how it compares nationally
Is your job what you want to do, are you earning enough for the hours you work, or is it time to consider a new role or even profession?
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Executive pay
Woolworths boss pays price for its sagging reputation
Brad Banducci must have a dartboard in his poolroom, with Peter Dutton, Anthony Albanese, and Greens Senator Nick McKim sharing the bullseye position.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
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Paris 2024
World records tumble before Olympics, including one that stood since 1987
The women’s high jump world record stood at 2.09 metres for 37 years until it was broken at the weekend.
Blues debutant Mitch Barnett missed the birth of his son – to help his NSW teammates
The 30-year-old will get his first Origin cap in the series decider – and coach Michael Maguire knows the extent of his sacrifice.
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Sydney Swans
Swans have more to worry about than McDonald’s late misses
In two consecutive games, Logan McDonald has missed the game-winning shot, but his misses obscure far greater issues for the Swans.
Inside Dubai’s ridiculously over-the-top new resort
Over-the-top opulence? Check. And the buffet has to be seen to be believed. Just don’t mention the dolphins.
‘Tourism kills the city’: Protesters soak diners with water pistols
The rise of tourism rental properties in Barcelona is partly blamed for a 61 per cent rise in property prices between 2013 and 2023.
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Sydney
Selective school students were asked if they were satisfied with life. Then they were scored
A major study of NSW students spanning more than a decade has measured life outcomes of children who attended a selective school.
The 40 bus routes that Sydney needs, according to experts
A network of rapid bus routes is deemed critical to boosting connections to parts of Sydney poorly served by public transport.
Luxe Listings star has a Lamborghini problem
The whole fast-living schtick that made celebrity real estate agent Gavin Rubinstein’s show such a hit has come to bite.
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Fire
‘Dad tried to kill us’: Father dragged children into fatal inferno, police say
One of the surviving children tried to save their siblings before their father allegedly fought off rescuers, police believe.
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Hospitals
Extra urgent care clinics to open as flu sweeps Sydney
As influenza rates continue to surge, hospital emergency departments are under pressure.
NRL 2024
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Mitchell ruled out for at least a month; Best, Ponga to make 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.
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A sin-binning, blood flowing and stitches in the head? That’ll be a JWH milestone match, then
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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Foreign relations
Australian woman’s fury at DFAT over husband’s 1000 days in Iraqi jail
Desree Pether says “the living hell” of the three years since her husband was arrested is made worse by DFAT’s “quiet diplomacy” policies.
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Big four
Is it too hard for ordinary Australians to get loans from 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
Opinion
World elections
If this was an Olympic event, Le Pen’s far right would not make the podium
It was tense at the Place de La Republique in Paris, as crowds from all sides of the political spectrum gathered to see which way the vote would go.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Opinion
Iran’s new president promises bold reform under watchful eye of Khamenei
Amin Saikal
Professor of Middle Eastern, Central Asian and Islamic Studies
If you can’t spot the jerk at work, it might be you
Danielle Abril
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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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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.
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Lifestyle
Is it ever a good idea to attend your high school reunion?
Even if you had a good experience at school, receiving an invitation to a reunion can stir up complicated feelings.
Culture
Margot Robbie expecting first child, according to reports
The 34-year-old actor and producer was spotted in Lake Como with husband Tom Ackerley.
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Blues debutant Mitch Barnett missed the birth of his son – to help his NSW teammates
The 30-year-old will get his first Origin cap in the series decider – and coach Michael Maguire knows the extent of his sacrifice.
‘Gordie might be sitting inside that glasshouse’: Maguire takes aim at Maroons legend
The NSW coach has criticised Queensland and Gorden Tallis for being upset with some of his side’s tactics in the second Origin game.
‘It feels pretty good’: Why Gordon is glad he didn’t ditch Australian rugby
Two months ago, Jake Gordon asked if he could break his contract to head to France. On Saturday night, he was the Wallabies’ best in a win over Wales.
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NRL 2024
‘We will challenge for premierships’: Eels hail new coach Jason Ryles
The Storm assistant will take charge of Parramatta on a four-year deal starting next year.
Analysis
Sydney Swans
Swans have more to worry about than McDonald’s late misses
In two consecutive games, Logan McDonald has missed the game-winning shot, but his misses obscure far greater issues for the Swans.
Nicho Hynes assisted off field after suffering ankle injury at training
Nicho Hynes faces a nervous wait after the Cronulla halfback was sent for scans after suffering an ankle injury at training on Monday.
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Paris 2024
Records tumble on eve of Olympics, including one that stood since 1987, as athletics team finalised
The women’s high jump world record stood at 2.09 metres for 37 years until it was broken at the same meet where Australian runner Jess Hull set a blistering pace of her own.
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Returning Lolesio the conductor the Wallabies badly needed
There were a handful of promising signs for the Wallabies in their win over Wales.
Paul Cully
Rugby columnist
