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More boys are getting top ATARs. Here’s how they’re doing it
Boys now make up 60 per cent of students who get ATARs above 99.
CFMEU official charged with threats to kill over abuse of Indigenous firm owner
Joel Shackleton has been charged over threats caught on video on a large publicly funded project.
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Domestic violence
$702m plan to help tackle rise in domestic violence
A spate of killings earlier this year prompted the government to commission a rapid review. On Friday, the national cabinet meets to respond.
Opinion
Political leadership
Bill Shorten didn’t give Labor a parting shot, he gave it a parting gift
The former party leader leaves the federal government with an astute message about how Labor can win the next election.
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
Political Sketch
Bill Shorten
‘Regrets, I’ve had a few’: The best of the worst of Shorten’s zingers
Comedian Shaun Micallef, who benefitted from the former Labor leader’s one-liners more than anyone, said “I owe him a great debt.”
Bill Shorten bows out of politics, praised by man who kept him from The Lodge
The former Labor leader called time on his parliamentary career on Thursday, earning plaudits from both political friends and foes.
Out-of-sorts Socceroos suffer horror start in World Cup qualifying bid
Old problems reared their head as Australia fell to a shocking 1-0 defeat to Bahrain on Thursday night on the Gold Coast.
Ex-Chelsea, Manchester United star signs with Wanderers
After spending more than a decade playing for two of England’s biggest clubs, Juan Mata is the latest big-name star to join the A-League.
Olympic runner dies after being set on fire by boyfriend
Marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei, 33, had sustained burns to 80 per cent of her body.
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World elections
Brexit negotiator appointed next French prime minister
Michel Barnier drove a hard bargain during Brexit negotiations, infuriating Brexiteers during a time of tense relations with the EU.
The life-saving drug in short supply across Sydney
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has become crucial in the fight against HIV, but pharmacies across Australia are fast running out. Here’s what you need to know.
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Cost of living
The graphs that show how Sydney families are being hit by housing stress
Nearly three in four households are sacrificing spending on their children, a survey has found.
Opinion
Breast cancer
I never blamed myself for having cancer. Until I read Elle Macpherson’s book
Of all the money I have contributed to the Elle Macpherson empire over the years, it’s the $13 I spent on that e-book that I regret the most.
Sarah Moller
Contributor
Gold in two different sports: Parker creates history in Paris with breathtaking win
Lauren Parker has become the first Australian Paralympian to win gold in two different sports at the same Games since 1976.
Trump’s dramatic U-turn speaks to deeper challenge to reclaim the White House
Donald Trump is losing his edge among the very group that helped propel him to office.
Born again: 10 of the most amazing reinvented places
Everything old is new again, from heritage icons transformed into luxury stays to a tsunami-lashed railway rebirthed as the ultimate scenic journey.
Opinion
AI
Dad’s ‘third daughter’ always came to look after him. Then computer said no
Some aged care providers are turning to artificial intelligence to make decisions best made by someone with a heart.
Sue Williams
Freelance writer
Shogun v The Bear: Who will dominate this year’s Emmy Awards?
With no Succession dominating the awards, a power vacuum has opened up, making it one of the more unpredictable ceremonies in years.
PARIS PARALYMPICS 2024
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Meg was dizzy and in a ball after her race. She didn’t know she’d won a medal
It was a glittering result for Team Australia in an un-glittering setting, with organisers abandoning the Olympics’ picturesque cycling course for one in a satellite town.
‘It’s a miracle that I’m living’: Leary breaks world record, dances on medal dais
Three years after being told she’d never walk or talk again, Alexa Leary stormed to victory in the pool and broke a world record. Then came a great surprise.
Sydney
‘Sexual sadism disorder’: Serial rapist loses court bid
The chronic and relapsing condition means it is hard to predict when the infamous North Shore Rapist would reoffend, the court heard.
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Sydney councils
Minister slams Liverpool Council allegations as ‘worst I’ve ever seen’
The government will allow the council’s election to go ahead, but new councillors will have to deal with a long inquiry.
Driver speeding to casino before Anzac Bridge double fatal crash, jury told
Adeeb Sukkar was allegedly weaving in and out of traffic before he crashed into two people who had stopped to exchange details following an accident.
Why Sydney’s 24-hour airport won’t have a 24-hour metro
An $11 billion metro rail link is due to open at the same time as the curfew-free Western Sydney International Airport in late 2026.
The public could soon get access to The King’s School’s grounds
Pedestrians and cyclists would be able to traverse the northern edge of The King’s School grounds under a proposal by a Sydney council.
NRL 2024
Manly great Anthony Watmough savages club over plan to offload juniors, women’s programs
The Sea Eagles are also in discussions with Blacktown Workers about taking on their inaugural NRLW team.
Who is the NRL’s new rookie, and how do you pronounce that surname?
Code switcher Mark Nawaqanitawase will make his NRL debut for the Roosters on Friday. Here’s what you need to know.
Politics
Bill Shorten bows out of politics, praised by man who kept him from The Lodge
The former Labor leader called time on his parliamentary career on Thursday, earning plaudits from both political friends and foes.
Business
Millennials, you could be $50,000 richer by retirement, says ASIC
The nation’s out-of-touch super funds don’t do enough to engage with young customers, the corporate regulator says.
World
‘The gig is up’: Navy officer secretly installed Wi-Fi on US warship
A senior officer of the USS Manchester was court-martialled when a navy investigation found she and other crew members had hidden a Wi-Fi device in a printer.
Opinion
The rest of the world is cutting interest rates, so why aren’t we?
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Drill, baby, drill! Face it - shale fracking has saved the West
Ambrose Evans-Pritchard
The worst thing about Dutton’s tactics? They’re paying off
Niki Savva
Award-winning political commentator and author
Greying country towns are the canary in the coal mine for the aged-care crisis
Shane Wright
Senior economics correspondent
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Property
Where home owners are trying to sell their homes - and failing
Picky home buyers are passing over properties for sale that don’t tick all their boxes, leaving listings lingering on the market.
Our eight favourite luxury homes for sale right now
From a sunny island escape to a sandstone villa and Insta-worthy architectural curves, we’ve rounded up our top picks.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Full circle: Pip Edwards reveals next move after leaving P.E Nation
Three weeks after exiting the brand she started, the fashion identity is returning to the denim label best remembered for once releasing rats on the runway.
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James Gandolfini regularly threatened to quit Sopranos: New documentary
David Chase opens up about the origins of The Sopranos in an in-depth celebration of the series.
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Wallabies
Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup Test set for green light
Rugby Australia and the New Zealand Rugby Union are close to finalising a historic shift of a Bledisloe Cup game to Anzac Day in 2026.
As it happened: Out-of-sorts Socceroos suffer horror start in World Cup qualifying bid
Follow all the action as Australia play the first of a series of critical clashes in the tougher third round of World Cup qualifying.
Ex-Chelsea, Manchester United star signs with Western Sydney Wanderers
After spending more than a decade playing for two of England’s biggest clubs, Juan Mata is the latest big-name star to join the A-League.
Gold in two different sports: Parker creates history in Paris with breathtaking win
Lauren Parker has become the first Australian Paralympian to win gold in two different sports at the same Games since 1976.
Manly great Anthony Watmough savages club over plan to offload juniors, women’s programs
The Sea Eagles are also in discussions with Blacktown Workers about taking on their inaugural NRLW team.
‘They’re clearly the best team in the comp:’ Giants wary of full-strength Swans
Giants coach Adam Kingsley is taking nothing from his side’s strong final record against the Swans after his side suffered two comprehensive defeats against their city rivals this season.
From ‘Real Madrid’ to Tah-celona: Easts stars extend with the Waratahs
Fresh from winning a Shute Shield with a stacked Easts team – and stirring their rivals during celebrations – four stars have re-signed with the Waratahs.
Have Your Say
Spoon Bowl 2024: Why race to the bottom is more exciting than the one at the top
Given many pundits feel the NRL premierships is a race in two, the battle at the bottom is more compelling than the one at the other end of the ladder.
Adrian Proszenko
Chief Rugby League Reporter
