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Premier makes call on greyhound racing after explosive report
Chris Minns says allegations of systemic animal cruelty in the NSW greyhound racing industry will be investigated but ruled out shutting down the sport.
Opinion
Retail
Amazon is locked in a battle with Shein and Temu
Amazon looks worried that it can’t beat the two Chinese juggernauts of low-priced online retailing. So it’s decided to join them.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Trump challenges Biden to $1 million golf match
It comes after the two presidential candidates argued about their relative golf skills at the recent presidential debate.
The white van, the eastern suburbs car park and the alleged global drug ring
As the 23-year-old Sydney man approached the van in the dead of night, police were waiting to swoop.
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Media & marketing
News Corp cuts 20 journalists, with The Australian and Herald Sun spared
News Corp will this week make 20 journalists redundant as part of a wider effort to save as much as $65 million.
Le Pen faces criminal investigation after French election campaign
Revelations about the investigation into her finances surrounding her 2022 presidential bid come as a new poll places her as the frontrunner in the next race.
At Ukraine’s largest children’s hospital, a horrific scene of destruction
As rescue workers finished sifting through the rubble, doctors and nurses raced to help the scores of critically ill children who now must find care elsewhere.
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US Votes 2024
Biden fights for his political life, deputy PM to meet Trump Republicans
Richard Marles will meet Trump Republicans as the world braces for another potential shake-up of American leadership at this year’s US election.
From public housing to $20m apartments: Inside the transformation of this Sydney icon
As new owners move in to the Sirius building over the next few weeks, the block remains a flashpoint in the debate about Sydney housing.
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This new Netflix series deserves the supercharged hype
Supacell is sharp and engaging, elevated by stunning cinematography and a captivating story.
Empire of the Sun’s new album is four years late. Blame the spirit
Luke Steele and Nick Littlemore had to wait for the cosmic delivery of their latest album.
Spain 2 France 1
European Championships
Meeting Messi as a baby, stunners for his country at 16. Welcome to the world of Lamine Yamal
The Spanish wunderkind is so young he can’t legally play 90 minutes for his country at the Euros. It’s easy to see why Spain would happily cop the fine, but not everyone agrees.
RA launch appeal as mud sticks for Junior Wallabies after Ireland washout
Australia’s young stars were denied their shout at a place in the world championship finals when a game was cancelled due to a muddy pitch. Two games were later played on the same field.
WADA cleared in Chinese doping case
An independent report has found that WADA did not mishandle the case involving 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive before the Tokyo Olympics, but anti-doping bodies are not convinced by the findings.
Review
Potts Point
This tiny six-seater is the size of a bento box, but it packs a wasabi-like punch
One of Sydney’s tiniest restaurants, Kisuke delivers a larger-than-life omakase experience.
This French rail journey makes our own XPT trains seem luxe
It’s a free-for-all. Passengers rush on to the train, cramming their larger luggage onto seats and in the aisles.
Financial security or following my passions – can I have both?
Many people working in creative careers can feel like the world of finance is foreign to them. But it doesn’t have to be.
Sydney
The best and worst areas in NSW for NAPLAN revealed
The breakdown of NAPLAN results by state electorate shows the worst-performing areas are about seven academic school years behind the top achieving parts of the state.
Woman killed after trying to retrieve item dropped on Sydney train tracks
The woman had jumped onto the tracks to retrieve something when she became stuck, police believe.
Tony Abbott recruited to help stop Harbour Bridge cycleway
The former prime minister has been approached by some very vocal locals furious about a new bike ramp in Milsons Point.
Bone found at Balmoral Beach reveals origins of Australia’s apex predator
When Sally Wasef sent a bone found in an exclusive enclave off for carbon testing, she thought it would be a couple of hundred years old. She was wrong.
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Courts
Woman sobbing as she told friend about alleged gang rape, jury told
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.
NRL 2024
‘No beaches in Penrith’: Jarome Luai rescued on surfing trip
The NSW five-eighth had to be pulled from the water at Urbnsurf as the Blues hit the waves on Tuesday.
‘Everyone’s on notice’: Eels ready for Ryles roster shake-up
Eels skipper Clint Gutherson expects incoming coach Jason Ryles to put his stamp on the club’s roster. If that means giving the fullback jersey to Blaize Talagi, he’ll do it.
Politics
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Political lobbying
Albanese’s $22.7b spendathon becomes a lobbyist honeypot
The rise of a new class of lobbyists with close access to political leaders has heightened concerns about the power of the top players in Canberra.
Business
Booktopia axes 165 jobs, administrators field interest from 60 parties
Barely two dozen employees remain at the book retailer whose administrators found the business didn’t have the funds to retain them.
World
US officials say Russia unlikely to take much more Ukrainian territory
Russia’s problems represent a significant change in the dynamic of the war, which had favoured Moscow in recent months.
Opinion
US Votes 2024
I’ve been covering Biden for years. I’m surprised Democrats let him run again
Farrah Tomazin
North America correspondent
Opinion
Replacing Biden will solve one problem but create another
Bruce Wolpe
Senior fellow at the US Studies Centre and former political staffer
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Property
Where distressed property listings have risen most as home owners buckle
Although the volumes are not yet back to the levels of five years ago, they have picked up since this time last year.
Investor beats 14 others to $1.29m Surry Hills one-bedder with outdoor loo
The tiny sandstone cottage had no parking but attracted a crowd of first home buyers, investors and a son bidding for his mother.
Good Food
Lifestyle
I lost my dream job after my boss revoked my flexible working arrangements
Reframe your experience by thinking about how fortunate you were to work flexibly for several years.
Culture
The Twisters reboot has no right being this good
And charismatic star Anthony Ramos is a key part of its winning equation.
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Sport
Spain 2 France 1
European Championships
Meeting Messi as a baby, stunners for his country at 16. Welcome to the world of Lamine Yamal
The Spanish wunderkind is so young he can’t legally play 90 minutes for his country at the Euros. It’s easy to see why Spain would happily cop the fine, but not everyone agrees.
RA launch appeal as mud sticks for Junior Wallabies after Ireland washout
Australia’s young stars were denied their shout at a place in the world championship finals when a game was cancelled due to a muddy pitch. Two games were later played on the same field.
WADA cleared in Chinese doping case
An independent report has found that WADA did not mishandle the case involving 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive before the Tokyo Olympics, but anti-doping bodies are not convinced by the findings.
Updated
State of Origin
How suspended Waerea-Hargreaves almost cruelled Watson’s Origin hopes
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves has been hit with a four-match ban for a careless high tackle – and he almost ended Connor Watson’s hopes of playing in Origin III.
Clijsters hopes Wimbledon appearance ‘triggers’ Ash Barty comeback
Ash Barty’s return to the grasscourts of Wimbledon was delayed by rain, but that won’t dampen the hopes of those with their fingers crossed that she’ll one day return to the pro tour.
‘Everyone’s on notice’: Eels ready for Ryles roster shake-up
Eels skipper Clint Gutherson expects incoming coach Jason Ryles to put his stamp on the club’s roster. If that means giving the fullback jersey to Blaize Talagi, he’ll do it.
Cleary’s Penrith to spearhead Las Vegas quadruple-header in 2025
Las Vegas 2025 is being marketed as ‘bigger, bolder and better’. See which NRL and Super League teams will feature – and when.
Have Your Say
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
Chief Sports Writer
