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Middle East tensions
‘Prepare yourselves’: Israeli army chief warns troops of possible ground invasion into Lebanon
The chief of Israel’s army has told troops that the latest airstrikes were designed to pave the way for a possible ground attack, while US President Joe Biden said in a TV interview “all-out war” was possible but he was hoping for an “off-ramp”.
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Negative gearing
MPs back path to negative gearing change
A new report shows more than 120,000 voters in marginal seats are negatively geared – and reveals where the most people are using the property tax concession.
Qantas engineers to walk off the job at Melbourne Airport
More than 1000 Qantas engineers will strike today, with unionised staff at Melbourne Airport participating in a four-hour work stoppage.
Back to Camelot: Caroline Kennedy set to leave Australia in months
After a long stint surfing, racing cars and hosting power brokers, the US ambassador is wrapping up and getting ready to head home.
Opinion
Political leadership
Dutton has a peculiar obsession with details. Perhaps he could offer some of his own
We know Peter Dutton likes calling for details. It’s become his response to anything the government puts up. But when it comes to his plan for a nuclear revolution? Well ...
Shaun Carney
Columnist
Quintessential Queenslander Clive Palmer buys childhood home in Williamstown
Quite what the mining magnate plans to do with his new $4.5 million bungalow is anyone’s guess.
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Streaming
How a $300 million TV show almost sank without trace
Disney made the series on the Gold Coast for $300 million, then dropped it. But the 10-episode epic will get a second chance.
Caulfield rebels win legal battle, Kanga seeks chairman role
Caulfield rebel John Kanga will seek to become the new chairman of the Melbourne Racing Club after he and board members Caitrin Kelly and Alison Saville won a legal fight to delay a disciplinary hearing.
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Cardiovascular health
What are the chances of your heart suddenly stopping? Scientists think they can tell
Jess Berenyi only discovered her heart condition when it nearly killed her. A new database will help others discover their genetic risk before it’s too late.
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Easey Street murders
Easey Street murder suspect ‘wants to come to Australia and explain everything’, lawyer says
A “distressed” Perry Kouroumblis has agreed to be extradited, telling an Italian court that he intends to fight to clear his name, his court-appointed lawyer said.
Behind Kamala Harris’ rise: Silicon Valley’s wealthiest woman
The alliance between Kamala Harris and Laurene Powell Jobs is a genuine friendship that has thrust the press-shy billionaire philanthropist into the political spotlight.
Infamous Sydney child killer stabbed to death in jail
Aymen Terkmani was serving a lengthy sentence for an attack deemed “brutal and horrific” by the judge, with injuries “too numerous to list and too gruesome to describe”.
Hutchison’s company at the centre of footy media shake-up
Craig Hutchison is set to feature on Seven next year as his production company, Rainmaker, expands its relationship with the Kerry Stokes-controlled network.
Russia has a secret war drone project with China, intel sources say
Beijing has repeatedly denied that China or Chinese companies have supplied Russia with weapons for use in Ukraine.
Opinion
Tips & advice
Spare me: 20 of the most annoying trends in travel
Whether it’s “forest bathing”, “glamping” or pillow menus, here are 20 ridiculous holiday trends that no real person should ever take seriously.
Ed Grenby
‘It might not sound delicious but it’s so good’: The restaurants (and dishes) Zan Rowe loves
From an unlikely-sounding pizza in West Footscray to a boisterous French bistro, the ABC presenter shares her favourite food finds.
AFL FINALS 2024
AFL grand final could be the highest rating of all time: Dillon hits back at V’landys
With contestants from Queensland and NSW, and the traditional AFL states all watching, this could be the most-watched grand final ever.
The bulge, the chess club and the outback icon: Cats dress to impress
It’s one of the AFL’s most anticipated post-season events, and Geelong players didn’t disappoint at their Wacky Wednesday celebration.
Victoria
CEO’s email hacked, union ‘control’ at MFB exposed
Union boss Peter Marshall asked staff to gather sensitive information for him and the union exerted unprecedented influence over the running of the fire service, report finds.
Teen murder suspect weeps in court after boy, 16, killed in ‘senseless’ stabbing
A 15-year-old is accused of killing Oscar Hamilton, who was fatally stabbed at the outdoor food court of a Melton West shopping centre on Tuesday.
‘Why wouldn’t I?’: Shari chose to freeze her eggs for her own future family and also plans to help others
Young women who freeze their eggs were once dubbed ‘selfish careerists’, a myth busted by new research showing most now intend to donate their eggs to other women.
‘Perry was a problem boy’: Accused Easey Street killer had appetite for trouble, cousin says
Perry Kouroumblis is in custody at Rome’s crammed Regina Coeli prison awaiting an extradition hearing, but it could be months before he faces court in Victoria.
‘Cracking’ weather tipped for AFL grand final weekend – before rain rolls in again
Footy fans packing the MCG for the AFL grand final can look forward to “cracking” conditions, while rain is due to soak the home cities of this year’s premiership contenders.
See & Do
Sally Rooney’s new book is out. So, is it any good?
Like her previous novels, Intermezzo is a very straight, very white, very middle-class and unproductively hyped love story. But something’s different this time.
We’ve been at it for millennia, but sex on the Fringe is something else
From disability to cultural taboos, this year’s edgiest festival steps into territory that is usually unspoken.
Politics
Plibersek approves ‘1.3 billion tonnes’ of coal mine emissions
The environment minister has approved decades-long extensions to three coal mines, while her plan to create an Environment Protection Authority remains in limbo.
Business
The Star prepares to unveil mammoth loss after securing multimillion-dollar lifeline
The ailing casino operator is a step closer to finally releasing its financial results, which has been delayed for almost one month while its new boss scrambled to secure a way to keep operating.
World
Sri Lanka has had a few jolts. A Marxist new leader may be its biggest
A former tutor, cigarette and vegetable seller, and son of a farmer has ridden a wave of discontent to break through ruling dynasties.
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Why my small town will decide the US election
Sarah Smiles Persinger
Editor at the United States Studies Centre
Opinion
The cruellest part is that Coles and Woolies appeared to target battlers
Allan Fels
Former chairman Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
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Property
The type of homeowner most likely to fall behind on their mortgage
Interest rates are putting pressure on home borrowers, but some are feeling the pinch more deeply and have fewer options to manage.
Melbourne’s house price record could be broken with first $100m sale
The Myer family’s historic Toorak home, Cranlana, is about to come to the market – a once-in-a-generation opportunity for buyers with deep pockets.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Opinion
Sunday Life
I cannot believe the number of fashion faux pas I’ve committed over the years
What was I thinking? Did I even have a mirror? Was I simply being sartorially satirical? Tongue-in-chic?
Kathy Lette
Writer
Culture
Kylie Minogue announces extra shows for Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
Padam Padam summer is coming to Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney in 2025.
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Sport
Caulfield rebels win legal battle, Kanga seeks chairman role
Caulfield rebel John Kanga will seek to become the new chairman of the Melbourne Racing Club after he and board members Caitrin Kelly and Alison Saville won a legal fight to delay a disciplinary hearing.
Opinion
AFL grand final
Why a Swans win on Saturday will just be part of the natural order
Sydney won’t be shocked when the Swans win the AFL grand final. We’re just better at Aussie rules than anyone, especially Victorians.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
AFL grand final could be the highest rating of all time: Dillon hits back at V’landys
With contestants from Queensland and NSW, and the traditional AFL states all watching, this could be the most-watched grand final ever.
The bulge, the chess club and the outback icon: Cats dress to impress
It’s one of the AFL’s most anticipated post-season events, and Geelong players didn’t disappoint at their Wacky Wednesday celebration.
Hutchison’s company at the centre of footy media shake-up
Craig Hutchison is set to feature on Seven next year as his production company, Rainmaker, expands its relationship with the Kerry Stokes-controlled network.
Payne relief: The moment that set up Lions’ redemption mission
Few men have endured Jack Payne’s ill-fortune in finals football, but his heartbreak is behind him after a season-altering tackle.
Swans skipper Callum Mills ruled out of grand final
The Sydney captain did everything asked of him at Wednesday’s closed training session at the SCG, but the club announced in the afternoon that Mills would not play in the season decider.
Have Your Say
‘He will have a bit of a point to prove’: This Saturday, the time is right for Brodie Grundy to deliver
The timing was right for Sydney to secure Grundy, and the timing has been right for Grundy, who not only finds himself at a club that wants his style of ruckman, but faces an opposition that has lost its first-choice ruck.
