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I’ve covered Biden for years. I’m surprised Democrats let him run again

I’ve covered Biden for years. I’m surprised Democrats let him run again

Last election, the US president presented himself as a transitional figure who would unite the country before passing the torch to a new generation – yet here he is.

Farrah Tomazin
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Australia takes rare step of blaming China for backing cyberattacks

Foreign Minister Penny Wong and Richard Marles.

It is the first time Australian agencies have taken the lead in attributing cyberattacks to hacking group APT40 and naming the Ministry of State Security as a sponsor of the operations.

The UK and France have dug themselves very deep holes

Two very different election outcomes last weekend have produced very similar challenges that the governments will struggle to deal with.

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Woman ‘sobbing’ as she told friend about alleged gang rape, jury told

Maurice Hawell, one of three men on trial in Downing Centre District Court accused of gang rape.

The court has heard the 19-year-old woman told her flatmate she was unable to get out of the apartment before anything bad happened.

Murder charge after woman stabbed in alleged DV attack

Nunia Kurualeba was allegedly stabbed to death at the hands of her partner in her Kingswood home.

A man has been charged with the murder of his partner after he allegedly stabbed her to death before fleeing.

Man ‘waited inside property’ before Roseville stabbing: police

The 23-year-old was found wandering the streets of North Manly covered in blood after the alleged stabbing, police say.

‘There are no beaches in Penrith’: Luai rescued on surfing trip

‘There are no beaches in Penrith’: Luai rescued on surfing trip

NSW five-eighth Jarome Luai had to be pulled from the water at Urbnsurf as the Blues hit the waves on Tuesday morning.

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Rugby Australia to take control of Brumbies

Len Ikitau on the charge for the Brumbies last month.

The ACT Brumbies have followed the Waratahs’ lead by signing a partnership agreement with the game’s national governing body.

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Test cricket

Blond highlights: Keeping pace with Anderson’s remarkable Test career

As Jimmy Anderson prepares for his farewell from the Test arena, we look back at some of the pace ace’s finest moments.

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Which suburb has the most teachers? Dentists? Models? Where to find Sydney’s worker tribes

A Herald investigation using census data reveals how different worker types are distributed across Sydney.

The Sydney suburbs where drivers will need to slow down

People driving in certain parts of Sydney will need to slow down to 40km/h.

Lower speed limits are coming as the City of Sydney bids to improve safety for pedestrians and motorists.

Albanese appoints new antisemitism envoy

“We have seen, since October 7 last year, a significant rise in anti-Semitism in Australia,” Anthony Albanese said.

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The unexpected Sydney project in the hunt for a world architecture prize

Of the Australian-designed projects on the shortlist for a prestigious global prize, one is not usually known for architectural greatness.

Ray Hadley marks 20 years on top in Sydney

2GB’s Ray Hadley celebrates 20 years as number one in Sydney.

The broadcaster extended his record streak as number one in the coveted mornings slot while Ben Fordham beat The Kyle and Jackie O Show at breakfast.

The son of one of the world’s richest people just became Hollywood’s newest mogul

His father is the ninth-richest person in the world. Now David Ellison is about to take charge of a sprawling media empire.

This is one of the most beautiful regions on Earth. I’m reluctant to reveal it

Cudillero village in Asturias.

To international visitors, Asturias remains something of a secret. And it’s one that, even now, I’m a little hesitant to let slip.

The Twelve is back, with new cast, new crime, old tactics

Frances O’Connor plays defence barrister Meredith Nelson-Moore, while Neill returns as Brett Colby.

Sam Neill returns as the “silver fox” barrister, but around him swirl a storm of micro-plots that are the show’s real purpose.

The RecipeTin magic touch that lifts these tuna patties from meh to marvellous

A drizzle of garlic butter is all it takes to turn pantry staples into a surprisingly tasty meal.

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Members of the Lalor Park family in a photo posted by the mother on social media.

A mother’s love and a father who ‘tried to kill us’

Images posted by the mother of the children killed in the Lalor Park house fire reveal “a bond like no other”.

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City life

The ‘permit parking’ scheme banned at the beach but OK for elite gym members

The permit parking regime outside Allianz Stadium and the SCG is contrary to guidelines issued by Transport for NSW.

The state government is operating an unusual, quasi-legal parking scheme for members of an elite gym at Moore Park at the same time it tries to crack down on councils using the system.

Fatima Payman finds a friendly Labor comrade in Sydney

Fatima Payman

The senator, who quit the ALP last week over the Albanese government’s stance on the war in Gaza, will appear at an event with a NSW Labor MP this month.

Why a council is opposing a $170m solar farm that would power 48,000 homes

The proposed solar farm would be built on 393 hectares of land on the NSW/ACT border.

A 100-megawatt solar farm is the latest flashpoint over renewable energy projects in regional Australia.

‘I’m no hero’: Man who saved children from inferno tells of horror night

‘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.

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Liam Martin loves the fact he is hated by Queenslanders.
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History points to Maroons three-peat – but don’t put your glasshouse on it

After day one of the State of Origin gibber fest, it’s fair to say “bullying” will be the buzzword of choice in the lead-up to the decider.

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Andrew Webster

Chief Sports Writer

Warriors forward Mitchell Barnett and newborn son Zane.

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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Jarome Luai

‘No beaches in Penrith’: Luai rescued on surfing trip

NSW five-eighth Jarome Luai had to be pulled from the water at Urbnsurf as the Blues hit the waves on Tuesday morning.

Michael Clarke is sent on his way at Trent Bridge.
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Test cricket

Blond highlights: Keeping pace with Anderson’s remarkable 20-year Test career

Australians first laid eyes on a peroxide-tipped Jimmy Anderson more than two decades ago. As he prepares for his farewell from the Test arena, we pick out five of the pace legend’s finest moments.

Liam Martin loves the fact he is hated by Queenslanders.

History points to Maroons three-peat – but don’t put your glasshouse on it

After day one of the State of Origin gibber fest, it’s fair to say “bullying” will be the buzzword of choice in the lead-up to the decider.

Andrew Webster
Andrew Webster

Chief Sports Writer

Novak Djokovic addresses the crowd on centre court.

‘You guys can’t touch me’: Djokovic’s ‘disrespect’ outburst before Demon clash

The Serbian star cruised into the Wimbledon quarter-finals with a straight-sets win over Holger Rune, but he wasn’t happy with some of his rival’s fans.

Len Ikitau on the charge for the Brumbies last month.
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Brumbies

Rugby Australia to take control of Brumbies

The ACT Brumbies have followed the Waratahs’ lead by signing a partnership agreement with the game’s national governing body.

Incoming Eels coach Jason Ryles.
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NRL 2024

‘Broncos of the west’: How the Eels landed their man Ryles

Jason Ryles was mowing the lawn at his South Coast home when the phone call from Parramatta came through. The deal was done a few hours later.

Alex de Minaur beat Arthur Fils in the fourth round at Wimbledon but had to survive a small injury scare towards the end of the match.
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Wimbledon

Ginger not injured: De Minaur unfazed by hip scare, into Wimbledon quarter-final

Australia’s Alex de Minaur pulled off a stunning victory against Arthur Fils, and now faces grand slam great Novak Djokovic in a quarter-final that will be the biggest match of his life.

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