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The CFMEU boss, a hidden camera and a wad of cash: New photos reveal covert police operation

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A police camera hidden in the ceiling of the CFMEU’s Sydney office allegedly captured NSW construction union boss Darren Greenfield being passed a $5000 bundle of cash.

Corruption, crooks and kickback offers: What we know about the CFMEU scandal so far

A breakdown of the key takeaways and fallout from this masthead’s investigation into the powerful construction union.

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Burke announces administrator to run CFMEU, asks AFP to investigate union

“There can be no place for criminality or corruption in any part of the construction industry,” Federal Industrial Relations Minister Tony Burke said.

Sydney domestic violence incidents.

The Sydney suburbs with the most alcohol-related domestic violence

The Herald has built an interactive map, pinpointing domestic violence incidents across the state’s local government areas over the past decade.

Sydney GP granted $1 million bail allegedly assaulted third woman

Dr Ahmed Al-Sudani was arrested at Arncliffe Doctors on Friday.

The GP was arrested after female patients, aged 19 and 28, complained to police. Now a third patient has come forward.

‘He is a lion, he is bold, he is strong’: Trump’s daughter-in-law speaks

‘He is a lion, he is bold, he is strong’: Trump’s daughter-in-law speaks

Lara Trump, wife of Donald Trump’s son Eric, told the Republican National Convention that nothing could have prepared the family for the moment “someone tried to kill a person you love”.

‘Slope of roof’ prevented Secret Service from securing spot shooter aimed from

‘Slope of roof’ prevented Secret Service from securing spot shooter aimed from

The Secret Service said it didn’t have a presence on the roof where a 20-year-old gunman shot at Donald Trump during a rally because of the slope of the roof.

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Trump’s choice of running mate will only add to China’s concerns about the US

The increased likelihood that Donald Trump will regain the US presidency is a threat to Xi Jinping’s factory-led strategy for restructuring China’s economy.

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Stephen Bartholomeusz

Senior business columnist

What would a second Trump term be like? Check out Project 2025

A blueprint has been drafted for how Donald Trump’s administration would function if he wins back the White House. It’s every bit as menacing as critics report.

Paul Krugman
Paul Krugman

Nobel prize winning economist

Next election is make-or-break for clean energy: Bowen

Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen, right, has helped recruit Matt Kean, a senior Liberal and a public critic of nuclear power, in a way that reminds voters of the gulf within the Coalition on energy and climate.

In his first major speech since the opposition revealed details of its pledge to build nuclear reactors, Chris Bowen will say Australians can choose “reliable renewables or risky reactors – but not both”.

Australian charity deregistered as false claims over children emerge

Former soldier Adam Whittington’s Project Rescue Children is also accused of using unsuspecting children as props to attract donations, according to a BBC investigation.

State of Origin III tips: Experts analyse the series decider

Stephen Crichton makes a break for NSW.

Our experts predict how tonight’s decider will play out with the Origin series on the line at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium.

Waratahs poised to sign Tupou, scrum guru lauds Thor’s ‘explosive power’

The “Tongan Thor” - Taniela Tupou - and a 21-year-old Wallabies debutant are among a group of Rebels players closing in on deals.

NRL Hall of Fame inductee David Morrow.
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Rugby league broadcaster David Morrow dies

The former ABC and 2GB commentator, who was 71, was inducted into the NRL Hall of Fame last week.

Indian budget airline will allow female passengers to select seats next to other women.

Airline to allow women to choose to avoid sitting next to men on flights

Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo has become the first airline to allow women travellers to choose a seat next to another woman.

Michael Gebicki
Michael Gebicki

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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.

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Australia’s artistic swimmers competing in Budapest, weeks before the Olympics in Budapest

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.

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Minns to suspend CFMEU from party after hidden camera footage emerges

Minns to suspend CFMEU from party after hidden camera footage emerges

NSW Premier Chris Minns said it was “clear the CFMEU Construction & General Division will not and cannot clean itself up”.

Former Greyhound Racing NSW boss fought to keep women from exclusive club

Rob Macaulay, second from left, resigned as chief executive of Greyhound Racing NSW after the explosive report from the organisation’s former vet.

Rob Macaulay was one of the members of the Australian Club who fiercely opposed a push to admit women.

‘People don’t want to talk’: The taboo ‘zombie’ problem in medical science

Professor Ben Mol from Monash University in Melbourne is a world-leading figure in busting dodgy research findings.

Bad science is affecting clinical guidelines, but now an Australian professor has a solution.

‘Unpick the damage that’s been done’: Inside NSW plan to rein in rampant land-clearing

Farmers defended Australian agriculture’s environmental record but ecologists list land clearing as a top cause of wildlife losses.

The Minns government will tighten land-clearing laws loosened by the Coalition in 2016 and strengthen the contentious biodiversity offsets scheme.

Catastrophic weather cuts off last road into Jenolan Caves

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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Kalyn Ponga at Queensland training.
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As a NSW fan, Kalyn Ponga terrifies me

Billy Slater has taken a gamble with the Knights superstar. But Michael Maguire must try to expose him if the Origin shield is to return south.

Andrew Johns
Andrew Johns

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Peace out … Jarome Luai and Mitchell Moses.

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.

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NRL Hall of Fame inductee David Morrow.
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Legendary rugby league broadcaster David Morrow dies

The former ABC and 2GB commentator, who was 71, was inducted into the NRL Hall of Fame last week.

Stephen Crichton makes a break for NSW.

State of Origin III tips: Experts analyse the series decider

Our experts predict how Wednesday night’s decider will play out with the Origin series on the line at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium.

Andrew Johns and Ricky Stuart both know what it takes to win an Origin decider in Brisbane.

Ricky Stuart and Andrew Johns’ Blues-print for winning Origin deciders in Brisbane

Stuart did it as a player in 1994 and coach in 2005, in which Johns was at his very best.

Andrew Webster
Andrew Webster

Chief Sports Writer

Taniela Tupou celebrates scoring a try against Wales in Sydney.

Waratahs poised to sign Tupou, scrum guru lauds Thor’s ‘explosive power’

The ‘Tongan Thor’ - Taniela Tupou - and a 21-year-old Wallabies debutant are among a group of Rebels players closing in on deals to play in sky blue.

Kalyn Ponga at Queensland training.

As a NSW fan, Kalyn Ponga terrifies me – but he can be a double-edged sword

Billy Slater has taken a gamble with the Knights superstar. But Michael Maguire must try to expose him if the Origin shield is to return south.

Andrew Johns
Andrew Johns

League columnist

Peace out … Jarome Luai and Mitchell Moses.

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.

Rugby league great Darren Lockyer says goodbye at Suncorp Stadium on July 6, 2011.

Queensland’s royal run in recent Suncorp Stadium deciders

We take a look at Queensland’s royal run of Origin wins at Suncorp, from the nail-biting moments to the star performances.

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