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US Votes 2024
Harris addresses situation in Gaza, says she wants ‘freedom’ for Palestinian people
Kamala Harris has accepted the presidential nomination on the final day of the Democratic National Convention.
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I jumped up and down when I heard Michelle Obama utter one amazing word
I am not getting dewy-eyed here, but I see signs that Americans – across the political divide – are reviving a graciousness that had lain dormant.
Julia Baird
Journalist, broadcaster, historian and author
Opinion
US election
You know Trump’s in trouble when he can’t settle on a nickname for his foe
The fact that Harris been relatively anonymous is now the very thing that enables her to appear new.
Waleed Aly
Columnist, co-host of Ten's The Project and academic
Breaking
Courts
Judge vilified sexual assault complainant, bullied prosecutor, watchdog finds
The NSW Judicial Commission said District Court Judge Robert Newlinds should not hear criminal cases for the “foreseeable future” after his conduct in a sexual assault trial.
‘Hate myself for being so wrong’: Mother’s tears over Charlise Mutten’s murder
The mother and grandfather of murdered nine-year-old Charlise Mutten have read statements in court as the man who shot her, Justin Stein, faces the prospect of life behind bars.
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Sydney emergency
‘Swimming freely’: No further concern for welfare of Sydney Harbour whale
Efforts to free a humpback whale entangled in fishing tackle lasted hours yesterday. A rescue team set it free today.
Earthquake in regional NSW felt as far as Sydney
An earthquake in the regional NSW town of Muswellbrook has been felt in Sydney, more than 250 kilometres away. It resulted in minor building damage with no reports of injuries.
Nadine and Ken: The ‘affair’ that has sparked a $54m battle
Nadine Ahn appeared to be riding a wave of success after a $15b mega-deal cemented her status as one of the most powerful women in banking. Weeks later she was sacked.
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Building Bad
CFMEU boss keeps job as union plunged into administration
The rogue union’s top leadership - including controversial NSW secretary Darren Greenfield - has been axed after the Attorney-General put the CFMEU into administration.
Why Sydney is no longer a ghost town
City retailers are popping the champagne corks as workers return to the office, international tourists and students fly in and shoppers come back for a weekend visit.
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LGBTQ
Trans woman wins landmark discrimination case against female-only app
Roxanne Tickle was awarded $10,000 after the Federal Court upheld her discrimination complaint against female-only app Giggle for Girls, which had blocked her.
Banks gouging $4 billion from customers for cashless transaction fees: MP
A Labor MP has accused the big banks and credit card providers of stinging consumers $4 billion annually through card surcharges imposed by small retailers.
Analysis
NRL 2024
Finals of fortune: The dollars, deals and reputations up for grabs in September
Several halves - from the biggest earners to unlikeliest match-winners - are stepping out of the shadows and into the NRL spotlight.
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South Sydney Rabbitohs
Mitchell accepts one-match ban, $20k fine from NRL over white substance photo
South Sydney fullback has accepted the sanction proposed by the governing body – but the question of when he will serve his suspension remains unanswered.
Why Xerri is a unicorn when it comes to former drug cheats
Canterbury centre Bronson Xerri hasn’t missed a beat since returning to the NRL after a four-year doping ban. This is how he’s pulled it off.
Traveller Awards: Ten of the greatest innovations in travel
From a cutting-edge airline cabin to a trailblazing way to experience the outback, these new experiences are the ones you’ll want.
These are the six best things to eat and drink at North Sydney’s Victoria Cross Station
The Good Food team checked out the new food vendors at the metro line’s new station. Here are their picks of the lunch bunch.
Opinion
Divorce
Whether you’re Jenny from the Block or a suburban matron, divorce is not a spectator sport
Celebrities trade privacy for fame. But I’d rather revel in their clothes or weddings, not the death of something they believed was forever.
Kate Halfpenny
Regular columnist
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The sordid bet that unfolded behind the bank vault door at Baxter Inn
Graphic content: When hospitality group Swillhouse opened a new whisky bar, the all-male team was issued a challenge: a special prize for being to the first to have sex with a customer.
‘It’s a toxic culture’: The sexual assault reckoning in the hospitality industry
Bars are common sites of abuse but fine-dining restaurants are not immune, and cultural change is urgently needed.
Sydney
Henskens survives NSW Liberals crisis talks after text message revelations
NSW Liberal leader Mark Speakman has spared the senior frontbencher from the sack after hours of crisis talks over claims the shadow attorney-general had branded the under-pressure opposition leader a liar.
Elderly widow fears for life after attack by former Sydney councillor and lawyer
Sam Einfeld rammed his car into his godmother’s garage, pushed her to the ground and kicked her repeatedly.
Humpback whale entangled in fish trap in Sydney Harbour
Rescuers have been working to free the distressed juvenile whale. A GPS tracker has been attached to the animal to help find it at first light and resume the operation.
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Crime
Sydney teacher accused of sex with 17-year-old student
It is the second criminal case in as many weeks to involve a female teacher accused of improper conduct with teenage boys.
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Sydney emergency
‘I saved the pilot’: Plane crashes in Sydney’s west
Emergency services rushed to the scene on Thursday afternoon after the aircraft crashed into trees near a primary school.
NRL 2024
Why Xerri is a unicorn when it comes to former drug cheats
Canterbury centre Bronson Xerri hasn’t missed a beat since returning to the NRL after a four-year doping ban. This is how he’s pulled it off.
Opinion
When it comes to the Immortals, less is more
The more exclusive the club, the more that entry is prized. Which is why the red velvet rope should keep out all but rugby league’s very best.
Adrian Proszenko
Chief Rugby League Reporter
Politics
Human brain tissue made up of 0.5 per cent microplastics: study
The shocked scientist behind the finding said soaring rates of plastics in the body may be the “dark matter” force driving dementia rates and falling fertility.
Business
CBA reignites mortgage wars with lower rates for new borrowers
The Commonwealth Bank has cut interest rates on home loans for new borrowers ahead of an expected reduction to the Reserve Bank’s cash rate in coming months.
World
Ukrainian troops inside Russia? It’s the ‘new normal’, Putin’s propaganda says
The Kremlin’s messaging is directed at the local Russian population and suggests that Moscow expects the surprise occupation of its territory to last for months.
Opinion
No, your work is not your family, so let’s stop pretending it is
Tim Duggan
Careers contributor
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Property
Towns where homes are getting cheaper, but harder, to buy
Home values are falling and there’s more choice in a string of tree change and sea change towns, but good luck snapping one up.
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Title Deeds
Lifestyle blogger sells one of Sydney’s most expensive houses for about $80m
Stephanie Conley-Buhre has developed a reputation for her high-end house flips, but her latest puts her among the country’s most expensive house sellers.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Why the last frost of the season is important for your garden
Your final frost of the season might be yet to come. Here’s how to make the most of this key milestone.
Culture
Neighbours may be shedding viewers, but TikTok soaps are attracting millions
Neighbours has been shedding viewers, while minute-long TikTok soaps have been attracting millions. What’s behind this unexpected shift?
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Analysis
NRL 2024
Finals of fortune: The dollars, deals and reputations up for grabs in September
Several halves - from the biggest earners to unlikeliest match-winners - are stepping out of the shadows and into the NRL spotlight.
Updated
NRL 2024
Mitchell accepts one-match ban, $20k fine from NRL over white substance photo
South Sydney fullback has accepted the sanction proposed by the governing body – but the question of when he will serve his suspension remains unanswered.
Updated
Around the clubs
Why one Sea Eagle’s ban helped another avoid suspension in the same tackle
Taniela Paseka seemed to do more damage in the heavy shot on a Tigers rookie, but it’s his teammate facing time on the sidelines.
Opinion
NRL 2024
When it comes to the Immortals, less is more
The more exclusive the club, the more that entry is prized. Which is why the red velvet rope should keep out all but rugby league’s very best.
Adrian Proszenko
Chief Rugby League Reporter
Why Xerri is a unicorn when it comes to former drug cheats
Canterbury centre Bronson Xerri hasn’t missed a beat since returning to the NRL after a four-year doping ban. This is how he’s pulled it off.
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Test cricket
Test cricket to be saved by multimillion-dollar fund
A proposal to create a fund to counteract the rise of Twenty20 franchise leagues by guaranteeing significant payments to Test players is set to be adopted by the ICC.
‘Worth a phone call’: Wallabies urged to swoop after All Blacks coaching bust-up
Kiwis were shocked by the sudden exit of assistant Leon MacDonald from the All Blacks coaching staff after a personality clash with head coach Scott Robertson.
Have Your Say
Albo’s early exit, Bennett snub couldn’t take shine from Ron Coote’s night
The naming of Ron Coote as the 14th Immortal was done in the middle of the show because the Prime Minister had to leave early.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
