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US Votes 2024
‘Great honour of my career’: Harris has no regrets saying Biden could have run again
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz have sat down with US broadcaster CNN for an interview with Danna Bash, in their first prime time interview of their campaign.
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LoadingDownsizing the dream: Australia’s incredible shrinking houses
Just like a chocolate bar or a box of cereal, Australians are dealing with high-priced houses by downsizing their kitchen ambitions.
Winners and losers from opening of the new motorway to Sydney Airport
The ribbon will be cut on the final section of the $2.6 billion motorway on Friday ahead of its opening to motorists early on Sunday.
Spring comes early after warm winter, with more heat on the way
A freakishly hot end to winter has sent national climate records tumbling, sparked wildfires around NSW, and led to early closures and patchy snow at many ski resorts.
Revealed: How many new homes are planned at a train station near you
Some suburbs are set for four times as many new dwellings as others.
NAB boss says rates will likely come down next year
Andrew Irvine said the economy should grow more quickly in the second half of the year but that it was a challenging environment for now.
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One of inner Sydney’s finest: The house that Baz Luhrmann sold asks $40m
The landmark mansion was a hospital for decades and later owned by a Hollywood couple, and retains its original grandeur plus distinctive decoration.
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‘Dysfunctional’: The Star enters trading halt as regulator mulls Bell inquiry report
The NSW casino regulator says it needs more time to decide what to do about the struggling gaming giant.
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Labor’s bizarre census backflip reveals great data about this weak government
With apologies to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, I must admit I had not turned my mind to the August 2026 census before this week.
Michael Koziol
Sydney editor
The breakdancer who paid the price for Raygun’s memes
Rachael Gunn became an overnight sensation after her breaking style attracted global backlash. The next day, Jeff “J-Attack” Dunne stepped onto the stage.
The weapons on display when Manly meet the Bulldogs
One of the competition’s best attacks, and the league’s best defence, go head-to-head when Canterbury meet the Sea Eagles on Friday night.
Why Australian rugby’s issues went global … and how an Aussie plans to fix it
Former Wallaby Brett Robinson is vying to become the most powerful man in World Rugby later this year.
Teen Aussie sprinter Gout Gout goes viral – again – after dominant world champs run
Gout Gout’s dominant victories have made him world famous on social media, and the 16-year-old did it again at the world junior championships in Lima.
‘Why can’t we talk about the part between the knees and the belly button?’
Karl Kruszelnicki on bodily functions, the relationship between religion and science, the poorest he’s been – and what awes him.
‘I haven’t joined to preside over its decline’: Red Cross chief on charity’s future
A key challenge facing Andrew Colvin as he joins the Red Cross is how to replenish ageing volunteer ranks from younger generations.
Call yourself an Oasis fan? Darren spent $200k to become Liam Gallagher
As the lead singer of Noasis, Australia’s most successful Oasis tribute band, Darren Spiby can lay claim to being the group’s biggest fan - and he’s got the receipts to prove it.
Priscilla at 30: How queens of the desert made Australian film history
The people behind the cinematic legend relive the colour and chaos behind the scenes – and how one casting misstep might have changed everything.
‘A sad day’: Dion Lee to wind up after failure to find saviour
After three months of searching for a buyer, the troubled business, once the pinnacle of Australian fashion, will close permanently.
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US Votes 2024
Harris is off to a Deep South Republican stronghold. So am I
Farrah Tomazin
North America correspondent
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PARIS PARALYMPICS 2024
People, bags, dogs, cats – the train ride that saved Artem’s life
Ukraine’s Artem Kolinko opens up ahead of his Paralympics debut on a terrifying long-haul train ride that might have saved his life.
A tricky ceremony for Aussie flag-bearer as Paralympics begin
With less than 12 hours before he was due to hit the pool, Brenden Hall valiantly fulfilled his role as an Australian flag-bearer in the parade along the Champs-Elysees.
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Sydney Water threatened with lawsuit over forever chemicals in drinking water
Blue Mountains residents have expressed outrage after the closure of a dam which feeds into the water supply of 50,000 people.
Thirteen women come forward with claims about Robert Ovadia, court told
The veteran crime reporter has taken his former employer, Network Seven, to the Federal Court, alleging he was unlawfully dismissed.
Luxury cars targeted in inner Sydney graffiti spree
After multiple incidents in the inner west and inner east, police have launched a strike force to investigate the vandalism.
Rare orca pod spotted off Sydney’s northern beaches
The orcas, who were hunting humpback whales, haven’t been spotted in Sydney waters for more than five years.
A grandmother was last seen at an ATM. Her body was found 800km away
Mystery surrounds the death of a grandmother who was found half-buried at a popular NSW beach.
NRL 2024
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Balmain consider shock exit from Wests Tigers merger: ‘We’ve lost faith in them’
Balmain directors want to table a proposal that could force the NRL to choose between the Balmain Tigers and Wests Magpies, as tensions rise at the joint venture.
Opinion
A quarter of a century after their last game, Balmain boys still cry
It’s been 25 years to the day since Balmain played their last match. None of us wanted to hear that final whistle.
Craig Dodson
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Politics
CBA is taking down 50 fake websites a week. The boss wants tougher rules
As he defended the bank’s $9.8 billion profit before a parliamentary inquiry, Matt Comyn also called for an overhaul of the tax system.
Business
Qantas boss warns of higher international fares
Vanessa Hudson says the government’s “same job, same pay” legislation poses a threat to the airline’s international arm
World
Woman who wrote book about grief after husband’s death to be tried for his murder
The court heard it was children’s book author Kouri Richins’ second attempt to kill her husband, after she allegedly spiked his sandwich on Valentine’s Day 2022.
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Property
Suburbs where families can’t afford to pay the mortgage, and can’t afford not to
Most home owners have managed to keep up with 13 interest rate rises, but in some areas at least one in 50 borrowers are behind.
Seven of the best luxury homes for sale right now
From a near-new home that takes its cues from mid-century style, to an 1880s villa with a bluestone facade, we’ve rounded up our top picks.
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Lifestyle
‘Designed to destroy your life’: Markus Zusak on the magic of mongrels
There are times when a hound with boundless enthusiasm can really test your limits – but let’s face it, perfect dogs are boring.
Opinion
Phones
I’m hearing the call, it’s time to switch back to landline phones
Simon Taylor
Comedian and author
Culture
Chappell Roan wants her superfans to give her space. Is that fair?
Fans are the foundation of a star’s career, but does that mean they’re owed anything beyond the art?
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Teen Aussie sprinter Gout Gout goes viral – again – after dominant world champs run
The 16-year-old’s dominant wins have made him famous on social media, and the 16-year-old did it again at the world junior championships in Lima.
Concussions rule Will Pucovski out for entire season
Will Pucovski is yet to medically retire from concussion according to officials, but a decision to end his troubled career is expected before the start of the season.
Tom nearly died at the last Paralympics. Now he’s a gold medallist
Australia has its first gold medal of the Paralympics courtesy of swimmer Tom Gallagher, who took an unexpected trip to hospital three years ago after racing in Tokyo.
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Wallabies
Schmidt wants actions not words after naming Wilson as Wallabies captain
After two years of international rugby exile, Reds No.8 Harry Wilson has been giving the Wallabies captaincy by coach Joe Schmidt.
Opinion
AFL 2024
‘I’m not well’: Kevin Sheedy is sick but still passionate about the Giants, Swans … and Folau
Folau declared last week that he only signed with the GWS Giants for the money – but the legendary coach holds no grudges.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
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NRL 2024
‘We’ve lost faith in them’: Balmain consider shock exit from Wests Tigers merger
Balmain directors want to table a proposal that could force the NRL to choose between the Balmain Tigers and Wests Magpies, as tensions rise at the joint venture.
The footage you didn’t see of Haumole’s Leichhardt anger
He vowed to be better after landing in trouble at Origin III – but Haumole Olakau’atu struggled to contain his frustrations again last Thursday.
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More air than Jordan: The Sultan of Swat is still breaking records
A baseball jersey won 92 years ago has sold for $35 million. Yep, you read that right.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
