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Government to step in amid revelations over CFMEU ties to organised crime
The move will impose tight control on key parts of the union after days of revelations from this masthead about its ties to organised crime.
Nuclear not the solution Australia needs, says electricity grid chief
One of Australia’s top energy officials warns nuclear energy is expensive and cannot be developed in time to replace coal plants.
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Political leadership
Australians are in no mood to give Labor a vote of thanks. This is why
Labor needs more time to win back voters. No wonder Anthony Albanese dismisses the idea of an early election.
Catastrophic weather cuts off last road into Jenolan Caves
The only remaining road into the world heritage-listed site has been destroyed and years of catastrophic weather have taken a toll.
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Live music
Jack Black ends Tenacious D tour after bandmate’s Trump assassination joke
Black said all future creative plans for the musical-comedy duo are on hold following a bad taste joke at a Sydney gig on Sunday.
Opinion
ABC
Familiar as hell? Shaun Micallef’s new chat show not what the ABC needs
Promoting his return to the ABC, Shaun Micallef quips that he stepped aside two years ago to make way for young talent, but there “wasn’t any”.
Thomas Mitchell
Culture reporter
Australian who says he invented bitcoin referred to UK prosecutors for alleged perjury
A judge at London’s High Court has referred Craig Wright to British prosecutors for alleged perjury, saying the Australian lied “extensively and repeatedly”.
Analysis
US Votes 2024
Trump anoints his heir in a bid to extend his influence for decades to come
By adopting J.D. Vance, Trump has entrenched his own worldview, his politics and loyalists at the top of the Republican Party.
The ‘polar-powered storm’ bringing snow and bitter temperatures to NSW
The east coast of Australia is getting a dose of proper winter as a cold front moving north from Tasmania brings Antarctic winds and snow.
Ghosting is an inescapable part of dating. Is it ever OK?
A study found 25 per cent of participants said they’d been ghosted by a romantic partner, and just over 20 per cent said they had ghosted someone themselves.
Opinion
Renewables
Cutting the green claptrap: Climate activists were right about BP all along
The oil giant has switched from the green darling of the European “majors” to arch-villain by betting the farm on oil and gas.
Ambrose Evans-Pritchard
Donaldson recalled to meet Georgia as Wallabies reminded of near-miss at World Cup
Ben Donaldson starred in a win over Georgia in Paris, including a memorable try involving a Taniela Tupou intercept. But it could have been a very different story.
Southgate falls on his sword after England’s Euros defeat
Gareth Southgate has quit as England manager after a heart-breaking loss to Spain, a second straight defeat in a European Championship final.
Explosion imminent? The NRL’s most combustible halves enter Origin furnace
Only South Sydney’s Cody Walker would join Mitch Moses and Jarome Luai on a podium of the game’s most fiery playmakers as they return to rugby league’s most hostile environment.
Opinion
Ocean cruises
There’s one type of traveller that still bothers to dress well
On holiday, people not only love to take a break from routine, often they indulge in a bit of role-playing.
Lee Tulloch
Travel columnist
It’s the world’s most tranquil theme park - but there’s much more to it than its Supertrees
This expansive nature park in central Singapore might be famous for its eye-catching Supertrees, but you’ll find much more to see and do.
Could a single guitar change history? The Stratocaster did just that
From Smoke on the Water to Like a Virgin, the 70-year-old guitar shaped some of world’s biggest hits.
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Housing crisis
Remember when only men could own property? No? There’s a reason for that
Cathy Sherry
Professor of law at Macquarie University
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Paris 2024
LVMH has already won gold at the Paris Olympics
Whichever sporting heroes bring home the medals at the Paris Olympics, there will only be one true winner.
Andrea Felsted
Why Kiera is one of the fittest athletes at the Olympics
These competitors train eight hours in the pool every day, all year, in a sport that is often completely misunderstood.
Sydney
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Roads
Two-way bridge and tunnel charges edge closer in Sydney toll shake-up
New laws need to be rolled out immediately to establish a state-owned entity to create uniform charges for Sydney’s patchwork of toll roads, Allan Fels has found.
Plan to sell prime land to developers a ‘huge waste’: Sydney YIMBY
The Minns government has been criticised from all sides over its plan for a prime piece of inner-city land that will be sold to developers for new homes.
Mystery clues discovered near human remains on NSW beach
A book, reading glasses and a backpack have been found where the remains, believed to be of a woman, were located last month.
Newington College does not like being asked about corporate governance
The $40,000-a-year private school, facing an Old Boy revolt over a plan to admit girls, is sensitive about how its school council is run.
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Hospitals
Why these parents didn’t sue the hospital that killed their baby
What does justice look like when your child dies due to catastrophic medical errors?
NRL 2024
Harry Potter? Boxing? Inside the weird world of Blues wizard Zac Lomax
Why the young St George Illawarra winger, who apparently is desperate to play centre, polarises fans. Even Dragons supporters.
Opinion
Why Origin Madge is a better coach than NRL Madge
He’s manipulated the press, got under Queensland’s skin, rattled Billy Slater and upset Gorden Tallis. He’s made for this arena.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
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Political leadership
‘New low’: Bandt claims PM politicised Trump shooting
The Greens leader says Anthony Albanese’s warning that pro-Palestine demonstrations at Labor MPs’ offices could escalate was “an outrageous and cynical move”.
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US Votes 2024
Guns, ammo and jails: How speculators made a quick profit on the ‘Trump trade’
Picking investment winners under a Donald Trump regime has become the market’s latest sport.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
World
J.D. Vance’s journey from a ‘Never Trumper’ to Trump’s running mate
Vance once reportedly told a former roommate that Trump was either a “cynical a--hole” or “America’s Hitler”. Now he’s in the running to be the third-youngest vice president.
Opinion
I witnessed the rot set in at the CFMEU. Here’s how it happened
John Sutton
Former union official
Assassination in the USA: Why does America take aim at its leaders?
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
See ya, Setka! Why union chief’s departure is good news for women
Jenna Price
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Property
What does $3.5m buy in Sydney’s east? Two bedrooms, and it’s ‘liveable’
The vendor had lived in the 1920s home for 42 years and collected $500,000 more than their asking price.
Joe Hockey’s childhood home with harbour views sells for about $7.5m
The Northbridge house moments from the local sailing club last traded for $27,200 and had been in the family since 1969.
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Lifestyle
The ugly sweater just got a James Bond makeover
Label of the moment Loewe and Daniel Craig are pushing patterned knitwear to the fashion front line.
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Could a single guitar change history? The Stratocaster did just that
From Smoke on the Water to Like a Virgin, the 70-year-old guitar shaped some of world’s biggest hits.
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Explosion imminent? The NRL’s most combustible halves enter the Suncorp furnace
Only South Sydney’s Cody Walker would join Mitch Moses and Jarome Luai on a podium of the game’s most fiery playmakers as they return to rugby league’s most hostile environment.
‘I have given it my all’: England manager Southgate’s big call after heart-breaking Euros defeat
Gareth Southgate announces he’s leaving his role as England manager after they lost to Spain in the European Championship final, their second straight loss in the final of the continental tournament.
Donaldson recalled to meet Georgia as Wallabies reminded of near-miss at World Cup
Ben Donaldson starred in a win over Georgia in Paris, including a memorable try involving a Taniela Tupou intercept. But it could have been a very different story if Tupou didn’t catch the ball.
‘Fake news’: Billy Slater bristles at Cobbo claims
Billy Slater was angered by suggestions the Queensland coaching staff had fallen out with Selwyn Cobbo.
‘More than smiles and flower caps’: Why artistic swimmers are Games’ fittest athletes
Meet some of Australia’s toughest competitors. They train eight hours in the pool every day, all year, in a sport that is often completely misunderstood.
Failure to launch: Football Australia’s mooted national second division in doubt
Hopes of a 10 to 12-team home-and-away competition kicking off in 2025 hinge on the outcome of an FA board meeting on Thursday.
Opinion
State of Origin
Fun and mind games: Origin Madge is a better coach than NRL Madge
He’s manipulated the press, got under Queensland’s skin, rattled Billy Slater and upset Gorden Tallis. He’s made for this arena.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Have Your Say
Why Aerosmith and Origin have more in common than you might think
The Blues and Maroons will be living on the edge when they battle for interstate supremacy at Suncorp Stadium on Wednesday night.
