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Nimmitabel’s Andrew Thaler and some of the women who have spoken out against him.
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Harassment

The tiny town with a big problem: a serial pest who targets women

Businesses and community groups in a NSW town have banned Andrew Thaler after years of “community abuse”.

New laws to ban children from social media apps

The prime minister will announce the plan on Tuesday as governments seek to solve a problem “no generation has faced before”.

On eve of debate, Melania breaks her silence in recorded statement for Trump

Donald and Melania Trump in 2016.

With less than two months until election day - and a new book to promote - the enigmatic former first lady has re-entered the campaign.

‘I cannot tell you what a relief it is’: Catherine releases video at end of chemotherapy treatment

Princess Catherine: Kensington Palace released a video featuring Prince William, Princess Catherine and their children.

The 42-year-old underwent surgery in January which revealed the presence of cancer and has been undergoing treatment since then.

James Earl Jones, voice of Darth Vader and Mufasa, dies

Jones, the celebrated icon of stage and screen who lent his deep voice to Mufasa in The Lion King and Darth Vader in Star Wars, has died at 93.

Metro plans.

The eastern line hidden in $34b plan for next generation of Sydney’s metro

It’s the question many Sydneysiders want to know: where will the next generation of the city’s metro rail projects go? Secret until now, a report has provided an answer.

Philip Ruddock donates ‘priceless’ plonk to party that dumped him

Philip Ruddock donates ‘priceless’ plonk to party that dumped him

The Liberal veteran was ousted by his own party as Hornsby mayor. But he’s still giving them some of his liquor collection.

The once-blocked Liberal candidate with her eyes on Pittwater

Claire Longley, who was blocked from contesting preselection for the blue-ribbon seat last state election, has emerged as a front-runner the second time around.

The first Apple Intelligence features will arrive in Australian English in December.
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Phones

Apple unveils iPhone 16 with new camera controls, AI tricks

Apple’s new phones are slightly less expensive and more powerful and will arrive in a matter of weeks, though its generative AI features won’t be there at launch.

Addo-Carr expected to be stood down from Bulldogs’ final pending meeting

Addo-Carr is expected to be stood down by the Bulldogs.

Canterbury officials want to leave the star winger out of the team for Sunday’s game against Manly, but will first sit down with coach Cameron Ciraldo to get his views.

Murdochs’ Succession stand-off: What you need to know

Courtroom stand-off: Rupert Murdoch and his children Elisabeth, Lachlan and James.

A trial to decide the future control of some of the world’s most famous news brands starts this week.

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Crime

Scalded baby’s mum angry that suspect slipped past police and left Australia

Police are continuing to appeal for information on a man they believe may have information on the attack in Hanlon Park.

The mother described the man who threw hot coffee on her son in a Brisbane park as a monster.

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Healthcare

Banned doctor allegedly infected patients with hepatitis B at beauty clinic

Patients of convicted fraudster Tommy Jodlovich may have contracted hepatitis B at his clinic on Macquarie Street, the state’s healthcare watchdog says.

Sam Nivola as Will Winbury and Nicole Kidman as Greer Winbury in The Perfect Couple. The Netflix series is the latest addition to TV’s most popular genre: affluent people killing each other, often in picturesque locations.

This juicy Nicole Kidman murder-mystery proves trash can be treasured

As a young woman develops doubts about the family she’s marrying into, The Perfect Couple delivers a wildly escalating plot with a knowing wink.

Ignore Generation Z: You can wear ankle socks… sometimes

Models at the Victoria’s Secret casting in New York on August 28 demonstrate sock diversity.

The debate that crew socks are reserved for Generation Z is being ignored by people of all ages.

It has a bad rep, but I would fly this airline again

Was it just my lucky day, or do the bad experiences receive more airtime? Surprisingly, my first-ever easyJet flight exceeds expectations.

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NRL 2024

The captain’s of this year’s finals teams tell us who they’ll be watching this finals’ series.

Captain’s call: The players to watch in this year’s NRL finals

The skippers of this year’s top eight teams tell the Herald which players are primed to cause havoc in the play-offs, and which opponent they’ll be keeping their eyes on.

Nicho Hynes

‘I’ll always come under the microscope’: Hynes on injury and footy

Talking for the first time since fracturing his leg, Cronulla halfback Nicho Hynes says he feared his season was over – and revealed the person who helped him through it.

Sydney

Field closed in clash over 132 townhouses in rugby heartland

Field closed in clash over 132 townhouses in rugby heartland

T.G. Millner sports fields at Marsfield will cease to operate as a community asset after a bid by Ryde Council to rezone it as open space left the owners furious.

Complaint prompts investigation into former Federal Court judge

Di Vivienne Thom at a hearing in Parliament House in 2014.

A former judge of the Federal Court of Australia is at the centre of an investigation led by an ex Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security.

Grieving father and husband confronts Hunter Valley bus driver

Brett Button , driver of the bus which crashed causing the deaths of 10 passengers.

Survivors, friends and family of the 10 wedding guests killed in the tragedy walked arm-in-arm into Newcastle courthouse for the sentencing of Brett Button.

Andrew O’Keefe’s ‘tendency to spit’: Judge’s scathing finding

Andrew O’Keefe leaves court after losing an appeal against his domestic violence convictions.

The former Seven Network presenter tried to blame his victim and treated her in a “low, demeaning” way, a judge said.

Spate of antisemitic graffiti in Sydney’s east

Police are investigating the vandalism.

The Jewish community has condemned the vandalism supporting terrorist organisation Hamas as the anniversary of the October 7 attacks approaches.

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Billionaire activist investor Carl Icahn has been a fearsome presence on Wall Street for decades.

Carl’s $26 billion meltdown: Wall Street has lost faith in an 88-year-old legend

Carl Icahn has long been feared by CEOs of some of the world’s biggest companies, but now the man himself is under intense scrutiny and his fortune is plummeting.

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Property profits have soared in recent years.

How the gap between the property haves and have-nots just got wider

House sellers have been able to bank windfall gains, but everyone else risks being left behind as the property market soars out of reach.

12 Delta Road, Lane Cove, NSW.

Sydney vendors cut their reserve price as market tilts to buyers

Downsizers won the keys to a Lane Cove five-bedder with a studio, set in a private location next to bushland yet close to the city.

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NRL 2024

Why the NRL and AFL should reconsider their grand final strategies

There’s nothing wrong with tradition, but if the NRL and AFL want to be national competitions they need to share their Big Dance with other cities.

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Addo-Carr is expected to be stood down by the Bulldogs.

Addo-Carr expected to be stood down from Bulldogs’ final pending meeting

Canterbury officials want to leave the star winger out of the team for Sunday’s game against Manly, but will first sit down with coach Cameron Ciraldo to get his views.

Athletes signing on and registering for a Sports Draft camp.

AIS kicks off biggest talent search in Australian sporting history ahead of Brisbane 2032

The push is on to ensure the Olympics and Paralympics on home soil in eight years’ time go down as the country’s most successful.

Nathan Cleary goes through his paces at training as he returns from a dislocated shoulder.

Cleary’s most underrated asset and last hurdle in injury return

Penrith skipper’s game has been praised from every angle, but his teammates say there’s one element that is often underlooked.

Indonesia’s coach Shin Tae-yong - a one-time A-League import with Brisbane Roar - is thrown into the air after a World Cup qualifying match against the Philippines earlier this year.

‘All guns blazing’: 80,000 Indonesians await as Socceroos seek salvation in Jakarta

Long regarded as one of world football’s sleeping giants, Indonesia is a nation on the rise - which could mean a tricky night at the office for Graham Arnold’s under-pressure side.

Reed Mahoney and the Bulldogs will play their finals match on Sunday.

NRL concedes Sunday Bulldogs-Sea Eagles final ‘will have impact’ on player recovery

Having ducked a showdown with the AFL on Saturday night, the NRL know there will be a flow-on effect for the second week of the finals.

The captain’s of this year’s finals teams tell us who they’ll be watching this finals’ series.

Captain’s call: The players to watch in this year’s NRL finals

The skippers of this year’s top eight teams tell the Herald which players are primed to cause havoc in the play-offs, and which opponent they’ll be keeping their eyes on.

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