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Australian executive found unconscious in California street
Colin Bettles was found with severe injuries on a San Francisco street and was in a coma for days before his family found him.
Fortescue spies sifted through personal mail of ex-staff, followed family members to Kmart: court told
Billionaire Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue seeks to suppress a 600-page document detailing spying on ex-staff amid allegations of stolen intellectual property.
Premier makes call on greyhound racing after 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
Investing
Why markets are fretting less about this US election
Elections make for nervous sharemarkets. But this time it’s different for one reason.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
Rebel Wilson tries a new tactic to sell Sydney investment property
The Hollywood star and newly minted author is taking the next step in severing her real estate ties with Australia.
Analysis
First-home buyers
Why first-time buyers are finding it harder to get a mortgage
More first home buyers are struggling to get their mortgage applications over the line with lenders.
Woman killed ‘sugar daddy’ and used severed thumb to steal from bank account, court told
The 22-year-old from Washington is accused of using the thumb of a 53-year-old man to steal money to pay for Uber rides, marijuana and alcohol.
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.
Exploding metal drums and toxic smoke burst from massive factory fire
A watch-and-act warning has been issued in nine suburbs as a massive factory fire continues to rage in Melbourne’s west, with residents urged not to return home.
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Antisemitism
Top university rejects antisemitism definition over academic freedom
The Australian National University refused to adopt a contentious definition of antisemitism used by other tertiary institutions.
Opinion
Bills
Stop fishing for red herrings and start fixing the problems
There’s an urgent need to lessen the cost-of-living crisis, provide more homes and drive investment. Playing the blame game is not helping anyone.
Bran Black
Business Council of Australia chief executive
‘Anything can happen’, but River Seine is good to swim in, says Meares
Australian chef de mission Anna Meares says water quality in the River Seine is now at acceptable levels.
Sliding Doors moment: Will Demon limp out or step up against Djokovic?
Alex de Minaur has spoken about sliding being a key strategy for him on grass rather than something to avoid. But the rewards of such a tactic come with risks.
Spain 2 France 1
European Championships
Meeting Messi as a baby, stunners for his country at 16. Meet 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.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 is coming. Here’s what we’re hoping for
What do we know so far? And, more importantly, what are we hoping it’s about?
‘We had $0 in the bank account’: How a little Australian thriller went from zero to hero
It was a film festival hit, but for the writers and directors behind Birdeater, it was four years of rain, sweat and tears.
Sydney
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.
‘Funny’: Accused gang rapist’s lawyer targets woman’s texts
The barrister for one of three men accused of gang rape during a buck’s weekend has argued messages sent by one woman are evidence nothing criminal occurred.
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.
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
Opinion
Retail
Amazon’s radical plan to fight off 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
World
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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.
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.
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River Seine is good to swim in, says Meares
Australian chef de mission Anna Meares says water quality in the River Seine is now at acceptable levels.
Sliding Doors moment: Will Demon limp out or step up against Djokovic?
Alex de Minaur has spoken about sliding being a key strategy for him on grass rather than something to avoid. But the rewards of such a tactic come with risks.
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.
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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.
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
