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US Votes 2024
Democrats ‘evenly divided’ on Biden as US announces new deal with Australia
With Joe Biden refusing to quit, the Democrats have been left searching for an “executable, pragmatic pathway” to win the November 5 election, says a top Democrat.
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Crime
Sydney businessman charged with sex crimes in case ‘unlike any other’
A venture capitalist from Sydney has been charged with dozens of counts of rape and abuse against 10 women in a major test of new consent laws.
Editorial
International students
International students’ asylum ‘rort’ needs action
The boom in students has seen coteries of undergraduates enter the country on visas, only to then seek asylum.
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Editorial
Should Australia house a giant vacuum cleaner to suck carbon from the sky?
Removing carbon from the atmosphere to save us from climate change is a controversial notion, but faith is growing in new technologies.
‘Selling your soul to the devil’: Tensions rising as Wall Street grapples with 100-hour work weeks
The death of Bank of America associate Leo Lukenas from a heart attack just days after completing a $3 billion deal has put an unwelcome spotlight on Wall Street.
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Nickel
Thousands of jobs at risk as BHP moves to shut down nickel operations
Resources giant BHP will shut its Nickel West operations in WA, putting more than 3000 jobs at risk.
‘Absolutely incorrect’: The evidence is in on whales and offshore wind farms
Those who hold doubts about offshore wind farms may not be aware that their misgivings have been deliberately planted.
Two Australians found dead in Philippines hotel
The bodies were found with their hands and feet tied in a room at the Lake Hotel in Tagaytay, a resort city south of the capital.
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Political leadership
PM’s race around Australia to lock in crucial candidates
The prime minister is going to Dutton’s own seat of Dickson on Friday to unveil the Labor candidate in the battle for Queensland.
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NRL 2024
Dolphins extend lead; Aitken out with pectoral injury
The Rabbitohs are averaging almost 30 points a game on their five-match winning run but will face a tough test in Brisbane if they are to make it six.
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AFL 2024
‘Pretty shattering’: Heeney out of Brownlow race, AFL throws out appeal
Isaac Heeney has been left disappointed by the AFL appeals board’s decision to uphold his ban. Heeney won’t face North Melbourne on Saturday and is now ineligible to win the Brownlow Medal.
Eddie Jones backs Ryles’ Eels appointment
The former Wallabies coach believes Parramatta are onto a winner with their new mentor.
Four Stephanie Alexander veg recipes that kids love to eat (and cook)
These simple dishes have been trialled, eaten and approved by kids, making them perfect for less experienced cooks.
Two of Us
Good Weekend
On an early date, Sammy introduced Rachael to his sport. Now, he’s her Olympic coach
Olympic breaker Rachael Gunn needs Samuel Free to be her husband some days, her coach others. The two aren’t always the same.
Opinion
Australian economy
How can Australians be so wealthy yet still be poor?
The average Australian’s wealth grew by about 10 per cent last year but the gap between the “haves” and the “have-nots” is growing.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
Six perks of a Eurail pass most travellers overlook
Think a Eurail pass is just about trains? Think again: six money-saving perks to bookmark for a Euro summer.
Opinion
Dating
Dating apps are sheer hell. But I’m not ready to go ‘boy sober’, either
It takes every ounce of mental strength to not believe I am destined to end up with a man who thinks “doing” countries is a personality trait.
Carly Sophia
Contributor
The 20 bucket-list restaurants you must try in Bali
Who needs a Michelin guide? There are plenty of star-worthy places in Bali that don’t need approval from France.
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SEE & DO
Chase away the winter chills with these cheerful, uplifting TV series
From Geek Girl to Graham Norton, these television favourites will warm the heart and lift the spirits.
Wine snobbery driving you to drink? This festival comedy show is for you
In Pour Taste, which is running at Bondi Festival, includes a joke-filled tasting of five wines.
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Greyhound racing
Osteoporosis drugs and abuse claims: Review into greyhound racing scandal
Greyhounds are fed osteoporosis drugs illegally, says a former vet for Greyhound Racing NSW.
Dramatic sting at Sydney’s new urban surf pool catches alleged drug importer
The Californian man allegedly thought he was importing millions of dollars worth of drugs into Sydney, before police pounced in front of afternoon wave riders.
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Crime
First responders had to ‘wrestle’ child from accused father
The 28-year-old man who allegedly set fire to his home, trapping three children inside, has been charged with their murder.
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Sydney councils
Revealed: How fast each Sydney council approves homes
According to a new league table, 21 Sydney councils are taking more than an average 115 days to approve development applications. See how yours ranks.
Geo-fence technology to be used in Sydney share bike crackdown
Riders are likely to be forced to park bikes in designated areas under a future regulatory regime being worked on by no less than 13 government agencies.
NRL 2024
‘Unheralded civil case’: Text from Topine’s father to Bulldogs
Lawyers for former NRL player Jackson Topine and the Canterbury Bulldogs have appeared together in court for the first time.
The last Origin decider in Brisbane featured a brawl. It’s why the Blues won’t back down again
Michael Maguire has preached to his team not to take a backwards step. So, if there’s a repeat of the last major State of Origin brawl, Blues players won’t be slow to react.
Politics
Black swans in ‘significant peril’ from bird flu
Australia’s poultry industry is grappling with an outbreak of H7 bird flu, but the H5N1 strain, which has spread to every other continent, could wipe out native species.
Business
Opinion
Inside China
The US is losing patience with China
A senior US official has taken aim at China, saying “more creative approaches may be necessary” to protect the global economy.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
World
NATO launches diplomatic attack on China over support for Russia’s war
NATO leaders issued the alliance’s strongest-ever language calling out China’s military support for Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Opinion
Identity politics has the power to be meaningful. If only we stopped making it an incoherent mess
Waleed Aly
Columnist, co-host of Ten's The Project and academic
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Property
The type of home that’s more than twice as profitable as its neighbour
The gap highlights the “haves” and “have nots” even among those fortunate enough to be able to buy their own home.
Eight of our favourite luxury homes for sale right now
From a palatial villa with a ballroom to a converted mango farm dotted with designer dwellings, we’ve rounded up our top picks.
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Lifestyle
A restless partner or noisy neighbours? How to deal with sleep disruptions
A sleep disorder specialist shares tips to sleeping better, even when those around you are keeping you awake.
Culture
There’s no flying cow, but this Twister sequel is still highly ridiculous
Forget the sexual tension, Twisters is at its best when Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones are dodging an inventive variety of heavy objects.
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NRL 2024
NRL round 19 LIVE: Dolphins ahead after tries for Bostock, Pangai Junior and Farnworth
The Rabbitohs are averaging almost 30 points a game on their five-match winning run but will face a tough test in Brisbane if they are to make it six.
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AFL 2024
‘Pretty shattering’: Heeney out of Brownlow race, AFL throws out appeal
Isaac Heeney has been left disappointed by the AFL appeals board’s decision to uphold his ban. Heeney won’t face North Melbourne on Saturday and is now ineligible to win the Brownlow Medal.
The wonder try that put Charlie Cale on the path to a Wallabies jersey
The Brumbies No.8 has made a habit of embarrassing backs with his extraordinary pace and now he’ll get the chance in a Wallabies jersey against Wales.
Blues brothers: Crichton siblings face off as NSW pumps up the volume
Stephen and Christian Crichton, despite both enjoying NRL stints at Penrith and Canterbury, had never played with or against each other. That changed on Thursday.
NRL’s rule change puts Cameron Smith in line to be next rugby league Immortal
Queensland’s generation of Origin champions will be front and centre of voting on the game’s 14th Immortal next month after a change to eligbility rules.
Balancing whacked: Wright must overcome head illness to chase gold at Teahupo’o
Seven screws in the champion surfer’s head from an off-season surgery have hampered her 2024 season. But she has no hesitation in taking on the heaviest wave in competitive surfing.
‘Unheralded civil case’: Text from Topine’s father to Bulldogs
Lawyers for former NRL player Jackson Topine and the Canterbury Bulldogs have appeared together in court for the first time.
Have Your Say
Why Sam Walker is the new Alfie Langer, and the next Maroons No.7
His dad played with Alfie Langer and, until now, there hasn’t been a player so similar to the little genius.
Andrew Johns
League columnist
