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Syndicate trafficked teen to work in Sydney brothels, police say, two arrested
The alleged head of a syndicate has been arrested in Sydney after women were found sleeping three to a single room in a suburban home in Banksia.
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The children for sale – and the Australians who exploit them
Anna and her two cousins were repeatedly abused by family members for online customers to see. Warning: This story contains distressing content.
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Ugly Australians are helping to drive Filipino online child sex trade
In a shameful claim to infamy, Australians are the third-biggest users of the Philippines online child sex trade.
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US Votes 2024
Harris has enough support to clinch Democratic nomination: survey
Vice President Kamala Harris has secured the support of enough Democratic delegates to become her party’s nominee against Donald Trump, according to an Associated Press survey.
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Loading‘We failed’: Secret Service director grilled in hearing on Trump kill attempt
Kimberly Cheatle acknowledged that the Secret Service was told about a suspicious person two to five times before the shooting at the Pennsylvania rally.
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Biden’s exit changes the game, but here’s why Trump’s still on track to win big
Kamala Harris is no less unpopular than Joe Biden. On some measures, she’s even less likely to win against Donald Trump.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
‘Built for greatness:’ How a cricket farmer made it to the Eiffel Tower
As Australia’s beach volleyballers hit the sand, the top of the iconic monument peered over the stands like a giant spectator.
Why Matilda Michelle Heyman is Australia’s best comeback story in Paris
After being forced into international retirement in 2019, the veteran striker wants to make the most of her Paris campaign.
Australian woman allegedly raped in Paris
The 25-year-old says she was sexually assaulted by a group of men in one of Paris’s tourist precincts, local media is reporting.
Team behind Paddy’s Markets revamp vows project won’t be just another food court
The developers of the Haymarket precinct insist the venture will “cater for everyone”, as construction begins on 47 new food outlets.
Why Luke Keary extended, retired and then took a French deal all in six months
Trent Robinson may have claims to a 6.5 per cent commission fee after playing a lead role in star Roosters retirement backflip.
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Inside China
Xi just doubled down on his big China bet
China’s struggling economy was the driving force behind a surprise cut in interest rates, but Xi Jinping is sticking with his long-term dream.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Secret buyer pays $60 million for abandoned superyacht
The 81-metre-long Alfa Nero vessel, complete with a baby grand piano and a swimming pool that turns into a helipad, has been abandoned in the Caribbean for more than two years.
Critics hate it, audiences love it: Jessica Alba’s machete-wielding comeback
We haven’t seen the Sin City star on screen for nearly five years. Was her straight-to-streaming action comeback a wise choice?
The secret to Adam Liaw’s perfect French onion soup? You’ll just have to wait and see
It takes time to bring out the rich caramelised flavour in one of the world’s great dishes. So block out the next two hours and enjoy the process.
How a Melbourne Cup windfall brought the great Arthur Boyd into my life
As his landscapes return to the Bundanon Art Museum, I reconnected with a print that I’ve taken with me around the world.
Paris 2024
Mollie versus Arnie: The anatomy of a colossal Olympic showdown
A deep dive into every tactic, technique and turn that goes into executing the perfect 200m freestyle race.
Nine CEO carries Olympic torch as journalists’ strike looms
The industrial action threatens to derail Mike Sneesby’s plans to offer cross-platform coverage of Paris 2024.
NRL 2024
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Why a 20-team NRL competition solves rugby league’s biggest problems
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Eels face wooden spoon battle with $4.5m of talent on sidelines
Interim coach Trent Barrett will hold the fort for old Dragons teammate Jason Ryles with roughly 40 per cent of the Eels’ salary cap sidelined for the rest of the season.
Why Luke Keary extended, retired and then took a French deal all in six months
Trent Robinson may have claims to a 6.5 per cent commission fee after playing a lead role in star Roosters retirement backflip.
Sydney
War memorial stolen from Sydney park ‘in dead of night’
An almost 100-year-old bronze honour roll commemorating veterans of World War I has been stolen from a north shore memorial park.
What this north shore mayor really thinks of his colleagues
One Sydney mayor has described three of his colleagues as “people who hate the world when they wake up”.
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The surprising discovery in the Royal National Park
The biggest ecological survey to date for Australia’s oldest national park and adjoining areas found previously unseen mammal species.
Hero father identified after Sydney train tragedy
The family had recently posted photos of their Australian adventures on social media after moving from India to Sydney for work.
Manicured nails are the norm for many. The health implications are soaring
Podiatrists estimate there has been an 80 per cent rise in cases of fungal nail infections linked to poor hygiene.
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States pump up ‘key technology’ to get households off gas
Australia’s eastern states are facing looming gas shortages, and home owners are set to be targeted to reduce their use.
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Telecommunications
Giving it away: Optus’ novel plan to win back customers
The telco is letting anyone use its network for a week for free, in a bid to move on from its year from hell.
World
From De Niro to Clooney: The power of celebrity endorsements
As Joe Biden steps back from the presidential nomination, major Hollywood players respond.
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The Sydney suburbs where landlords haven’t been able to raise the rent
A handful of Sydney’s most coveted lifestyle and premium locations are bucking the broader trend of the city’s market over the past year.
Five families bid for $4.6m Turramurra home to be near private schools
The four-bedroom house was highly sought after at auction by upsizing families, soaring $650,000 above its vendor’s reserve price.
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Feeling lonely at work? Try building your social fitness
We need to flex our social muscles as much as our physical ones, even at work. So, what’s the best way to go about it?
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Workplace culture
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Tim Duggan
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Culture
Hip-hop star Andre 3000 pulls off eccentric career change with style
When it comes to musical about-faces, multi-platinum-selling rap artist to improvisational flautist is up there on the scale of unexpected career left turns.
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Why Matilda Michelle Heyman is Australia’s best comeback story in Paris
After being forced into international retirement in 2019, the veteran striker wants to make the most of her Paris campaign.
Why Luke Keary extended, retired and then took a French deal all in six months
Trent Robinson may have claims to a 6.5 per cent commission fee after playing a lead role in star Roosters retirement backflip.
‘Built for greatness:’ How a cricket farmer made it to the Eiffel Tower
As Australia’s beach volleyballers hit the sand, the top of the iconic monument peered over the stands like a giant spectator.
Eels face wooden spoon battle with $4.5m of talent on sidelines
Interim coach Trent Barrett will hold the fort for old Dragons teammate Jason Ryles with roughly 40 per cent of the Eels’ salary cap sidelined for the rest of the season.
‘It’s not a secret’: Team USA have the most talent – but the Boomers have something they don’t
NBA star Josh Giddey discusses Australia’s chances of a basketball medal in Paris, and says cohesion could bring the formidable USA team undone.
Dutch convicted child rapist would not be welcome on Australian team, says Meares
The selection of Steven van de Velde on the Netherlands’ beach volleyball team has been shrouded in controversy.
‘I was just cooked’: The four weeks that shaped Catley’s Matildas captaincy
The team’s mature thinker and eloquent speaker will take some key lessons into Paris 2024, and is adamant that, at this point, she will play in their opening match.
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Why a 20-team NRL competition solves rugby league’s biggest problems
PNG and the Perth Bears are a lock – but the identity of the third new franchise is anyone’s guess.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
