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Biden fumes at beach house, resentful at those trying to drive him out
The president sees Nancy Pelosi, the former House speaker, as the main instigator. But he also considers Barack Obama a puppet master behind the scenes.
From honour student to the gunman who tried to kill Donald Trump
Thomas Crooks was a brainy and quiet young man who built computers and won honours at school, impressing his teachers. Then he became a would-be assassin.
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US Votes 2024
Trump is being canonised by his party, Biden is being flagellated by his
The insurrection against the decrepit president would be perfectly sensible if the Democrats had a compelling candidate to replace him.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
The $1,351,000 Newtown unit that ticked all the boxes for first home buyers
Five buyers – almost all first timers – registered to bid on the home that last sold for $855,000 in 2018, records show.
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Title Deeds
Move over, Mike Cannon-Brookes: billionaire handbag mogul’s $150m property splurge
Some people can’t go past an Oroton handbag, but for the man who owns the company his retail weak-spot is prime eastern beaches real estate.
Opinion
City life
Fighting with neighbours? There’s an easy fix, but you won’t like it
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
Adidas ‘revising’ Bella Hadid campaign after criticism from Israel over Munich link
Israel’s official social media account had objected to the involvement of the supermodel in a new campaign for retro-inspired running shoes.
New push to end ‘ugly’ exploitation of older Australians
A $5 million media campaign aims to raise awareness of elder abuse, which affects about one in six older Australians.
Australians warned of ongoing issues as recovery from global IT outage continues
Australia’s cybersecurity minister says it’s “absolutely possible” Friday’s IT outage was the largest in history, as banks, airports and retailers come slowly back online and services restored.
‘One life was lost and one life will be ruined’: Teenager charged with murder
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of a man in his 30s who was allegedly stabbed to death in Sydney’s inner west.
Their companies owe billions, but this Sydney family still spent lavishly on a Tuscan wedding
Remon Fayad and the Fayad family spared no expense for their Florence ceremony. Their companies’ creditors have been left high and dry.
Light rail line knocked out by fallen tree as fierce winds batter Sydney
Damaging winds blew down trees across Sydney, with emergency services receiving more than 500 calls for help across the state.
Wallabies 40 Georgia 29
Wallabies
Wallabies make it three out of three after surviving Georgian scare
The Wallabies are unbeaten so far in 2024, but they made life difficult for themselves against a granite-tough Georgia team.
Analysis
Paris 2024
Why gene doping is the next great Olympic threat
No one has ever been busted gene doping, considered the next frontier in cheating in sport. But that doesn’t mean it won’t be happening at the Paris Olympics.
‘Rugby has given me belonging’: Sevens pioneer to retire
Sharni Smale, nee Williams, is one of two survivors from Australia’s gold medal-winning side at the Rio Olympics but is hanging up the rainbow headgear.
Perspective
History
‘My beautiful boy’: The diary of a heart broken at Fromelles
Frontline nurse Alice Ross-King’s World War I diaries tell of a great love - and a dreadful tragedy.
Opinion
Work therapy
My company got sold and no one told us. Is that fair?
Your employer may not have a legal responsibility to tell you about the sale of the business, but it’s clear they may not value you appropriately.
Jonathan Rivett
Careers contributor
Where’s my breakfast and coffee, Qantas?
“After an overnight flight from Asia, I politely asked before landing what happened to breakfast? I was snapped at in reply.”
Paris 2024
Exclusive
Paris 2024
‘Love it and hate it’: Ian Thorpe’s eternal struggle with swimming
The five-time gold medallist opens up about his relationship with Michael Phelps and why he isn’t buying into the phony war of words with the US.
Protests, sabotage, terrorism: the effort to make Paris safe
France is grappling with the potential for devastation on many fronts as it bids to hold the most ambitious opening ceremony in history.
NRL 2024
Opinion
A (sort of) defence of Cameron Murray on a night that had it all
A few days have passed since that memorable State of Origin contest in Brisbane. The majesty of what we witnessed remains.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
‘Rather die on my feet than live on my knees’: Behind the rise of Ciraldo’s ‘hustlers’
After 12 months, and a lawsuit against the club, question marks over Cameron Ciraldo’s coaching credentials emerged. The Bulldogs have since silenced the critics.
Sydney
He’s captained Australia. But how did he perform in the HSC?
Sitting still for long periods of time didn’t come naturally to the rugby league star, but a few clever tactics helped him push through to the final whistle.
This Sydney landmark is set for World Heritage status. An apartment plan now puts that at risk
A developer is pushing to raise building heights to 22 storeys near the Parramatta Female Factory, which residents have fought hard to protect.
Exclusive
City life
An ‘embarrassment’: Sydney’s harbour junkyard revealed
A new coalition is pushing to rid the harbour of rotting junk and pollution for the enjoyment of future generations.
‘Closing a chapter’: Dominic Perrottet resigns from NSW parliament for US job
Former premier Dominic Perrottet will resign from parliament and move his family to Washington DC for a new role.
Exclusive
Tourism
Paris, LA and now Jenolan Caves: Funicular railway plan revealed
With the roads to Jenolan Caves closed for 18 months, one option being explored is a technology dating back to the 15th century.
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‘Scourge’: The renewable-energy blitz dividing regional towns
Australia’s renewable energy rollout is facing headwinds in the very communities it needs on board. For the switch to succeed, they need a bigger stake in it.
Modern Guru
My son loves our neighbours’ dachshund. Can he offer free doggie daycare?
The short answer: it’s a win-win situation, writes our Modern Guru.
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Australians pay the price for CFMEU tactics
Peter Dutton has turned the CFMEU dispute into a political test over the cost of living, claiming the union has added 30 per cent to the cost of major projects.
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OpenAI
Here’s a brain-teaser: Will AI reach a state of consciousness?
First, we need to understand: what actually is consciousness? And if the answer is yes, who’d be willing to switch off that artificial intelligence?
Paul Davies
Physicist, writer
World
Vietnam’s most powerful leader dies with no obvious successor
Nguyen Phu Trong presided over his Vietnam’s transformation, reshaping its leadership with his “blazing furnace” anti-corruption campaign.
Opinion
Trump 2024, the living martyr, is at his zenith and looks unstoppable
Bruce Wolpe
Senior fellow at the US Studies Centre and former political staffer
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Wallabies 40 Georgia 29
Wallabies
Wallabies make it three out of three after surviving Georgian scare
The Wallabies are unbeaten so far in 2024, but they made life difficult for themselves against a granite-tough Georgia team.
Analysis
Paris 2024
Why gene doping is the next great Olympic threat
No one has ever been busted gene doping, considered the next frontier in cheating in sport. But that doesn’t mean it won’t be happening at the Paris Olympics.
Storm 24 Roosters 8
NRL 2024
Roosters return home empty again after falling to bogey team
The Storm produced another clinical performance to complete a 10th win in their last 11 starts against the Roosters.
Exclusive
Paris 2024
‘I love it and hate it’: Ian Thorpe’s eternal struggle with swimming
In an exclusive interview, the five-time gold medallist also opens up about his relationship with Michael Phelps and why he isn’t buying into the phony war of words with the US.
Analysis
Wallabies
The McReight stuff: How the Wallabies rated
Fraser McReight was a standout for the Wallabies in their tense win over Georgia. How did the rest of the team rate?
‘Rather die on my feet than live on my knees’: Behind the rise of Ciraldo’s ‘hustlers’
After 12 months, and a lawsuit against the club, question marks over Cameron Ciraldo’s coaching credentials emerged. The Bulldogs have since silenced the critics.
‘I love the battle’: Why Billy Pollard chose rugby’s dark arts over bright lights of NRL
As a schoolboy, Billy Pollard was pursued by NRL clubs and sat down with Wayne Bennett. But he chose rugby and will make his run-on debut for the Wallabies on Saturday.
Have Your Say
A (sort of) defence of Cameron Murray on a night that had it all
A few days have passed since that memorable State of Origin contest in Brisbane. The majesty of what we witnessed remains.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
