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In-depth conversations with the people fascinating Australians right now, from sport to politics to the arts.
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Are you an expert traveller? Test your knowledge with our weekly travel quiz.
Russia to probe ABC journalists’ ‘illegal’ border crossing
The broadcaster’s Europe correspondent and a camera operator are the subject of a criminal investigation by Russia’s Federal Security Service.
‘Not unusual’ for a treasurer to model negative gearing, says Chalmers
The treasurer has defended the use of federal officials to explore changes to negative gearing after days of dispute over the housing crisis.
Cranbrook teachers to be schooled on how to maintain a safe workplace
The measures cap off a tumultuous couple of months for the private school following allegations of workplace bullying and complaints about how abuse was handled.
Mother’s heartbreaking final farewell to her ‘soulmate’ Charlotte
Hundreds of mourners packed into the Mary Immaculate Catholic Church in Bossley Park, many wearing touches of pink, to say goodbye to the 12-year-old girl.
Ken was nauseous and vomiting hours after surgery. Days later, he was dead
Kenneth Toll was one of three patients to die after receiving bilateral knee replacement surgery from a NSW orthopaedic surgeon, a five-day inquest heard.
Updated
Vale
Tributes flow for beloved Downton Abbey star
British actor Maggie Smith, who won an Oscar for The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie in 1969 and won new fans in Downton Abbey, has died, her publicist said on Friday. She was 89.
Breaking
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Israeli airstrikes rock Beirut, target Hezbollah leader
Israel carried out multiple airstrikes on Hezbollah’s central headquarters on Friday in an attack that was intended to kill Hassan Nasrallah, the head of the Iran-backed militia.
At least 17 dead as Hurricane Helene makes Florida landfall
The National Hurricane Centre in Miami said Helene roared ashore near the mouth of the Aucilla River in the Big Bend area of Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Storm march to another grand final, but sweat on Nelson Asofa-Solomona
The Storm are through to another grand final following a 48-18 win over the Roosters – but they risk losing Nelson Asofa-Solomona to suspension for a high shot.
Ponga backflip: Star makes himself available for Kangaroos selection
The Kalyn Ponga eligibility scandal has taken a fresh twist, with the Knights star now making himself available for Kangaroos selection.
Broncos approach NSW coach Maguire as Walters replacement
The players responsible for winning Brisbane’s last premiership need to move aside if the club is to win another one.
Mormon Wives: A TikTok scandal turned record-breaking reality show
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives isn’t just TikTok drama on a slightly bigger screen. It’s an exploration of a religion evolving in real time.
‘The first time I’d seen tatts’: Swans and Royboys of old return to fly the flag on grand final day
As Sydney and the Brisbane Lions face off in the grand final, South Melbourne and Fitzroy will be out there with them, too.
Red, white and brew: Eight great pubs to watch AFL grand final
Couldn’t get a ticket for the AFL grand final? Don’t stress, these places are ready to take on Swans fans across Sydney.
‘My fantasy is set in an office’: What women really want
“We’ve all seen the quality of your work,” my boss says, “and we don’t believe employees should have to demand what is their due.”
Could your marriage survive if you were apart for four years?
Created by Mithila Gupta, whose credits include Neighbours, Bump and Home and Away, Four Years Later tracks a romance tested by distance.
AFL GRAND FINAL
‘They come in waves’: The tactical moves that will decide Swans’ final fate
This former AFL coach knows how to beat the Brisbane Lions. He talks us through the key battles that need to be won.
Dual premiership coach, or four-time loser? Longmire’s legacy should not be defined by flags alone
Swans coach John Longmire shouldn’t need a second grand final win to frank his reputation as one of the AFL’s all-time greats. But that’s just the way it is.
Sydney
Would you swim in this reservoir? The bold pitch for 22 new river beaches
The state government has been urged to build on the example of Penrith Beach, or “Pondi”, by installing new swimming spots across western Sydney’s underutilised waterways.
Sydney men charged with bestiality, child abuse offences
The arrests came after detectives discovered an online group chat allegedly discussing bestiality material.
Former top dog launches legal action against Greyhound Racing NSW
Rob Macaulay resigned as chief executive in July. Now, he’s taking the greyhound racing regulator to the Fair Work Commission.
Exclusive
State Parliament
Senior icare managers axed in shake-up of troubled insurer
A review of the NSW workers’ compensation insurer, icare, has led to an exodus of senior staff as the Minns government tightens spending at the agency.
Bullying, assault claims at Sydney school, girls arrested ‘unlawfully’
The “violent and shocking” assault of a year 9 girl was caught on CCTV. The police log recorded that “up to 30 students” were attacking staff and students.
NRL 2024
Analysis
How the Sharks can reverse a 70-0 record against the Panthers
Cronulla have lost their last two games to the champs by a combined 70-0 score line. To spring one of the biggest finals upsets in history, things are going to have to get weird. Very weird...
Exclusive
NRL probes star Broncos duo over Bali nightspot incident
The NRL integrity unit and the Brisbane Broncos are investigating a late-night incident involving superstars Reece Walsh and Ezra Mam.
Politics
Keating, Marles exchange fire over pact to buy US submarines
Paul Keating says the AUKUS defence pact is “act of sublimation” to the US. Richard Marles thinks the plan has a parallel in the Labor luminary’s time as PM.
Business
Australia running risk of gas crunch next winter, warns ACCC
Homes and business in eastern Australia are running short of gas amid new warnings that supplies are tightening ahead of next winter.
World
Explainer
Middle East tensions
‘It’s mayhem’: Can all-out war in Lebanon be prevented?
Why has the war in the Middle East suddenly escalated? How bad is it looking? And what do Iran and the US want to happen?
Opinion
‘I’m your protector’: Trump’s vow to women is an appeal to fragile men
Nia-Malika Henderson
Babe, I just flew to Bali. It’s time for a booze limit on planes
Anne Hyland
Senior Correspondent
Why the RBA can’t leave it too late to cut rates
Millie Muroi
Economics Writer
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Property
Exclusive
Title Deeds
Entrepreneur’s Point Piper trophy home hits market for $100 million
Sydney’s most expensive housing market isn’t generally swayed by higher interest rates and recessionary fears. Alexandra Jakob is banking on that.
The homeowners 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.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Could this be the best way to navigate a tricky split with kids?
Co-parenting therapy teaches parents to work together even if they are no longer partners.
Culture
Picasso in Paddington? Where to see great art beyond major galleries
From Damien Hirst to Andy Warhol, there are major artists on display where you might not expect them.
Opinion
WordPlay
Pretty, pretty good: How Larry David changed the English language
David Astle
Crossword compiler and ABC Radio Melbourne presenter
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Sport
Storm march to another grand final, but sweat on Nelson Asofa-Solomona
The Storm are through to another grand final following a 48-18 win over the Roosters – but they risk losing Nelson Asofa-Solomona to suspension for a high shot.
Is Isaac Heeney too good to be true?
Ahead of the grand final Isaac Heeney has the opportunity to write a new chapter, not only as a superstar on the field, but one who can command even bigger paydays.
‘We’re the next generation’: Why James Fisher-Harris is putting his culture before footy
The New Zealand prop will leave Penrith with the primary purpose of learning more about his lineage and becoming a family leader in his Northland village of Kohukohu.
Opinion
The Fitz Files
Is Buddy Franklin the greatest exemplar of the Ewing Theory?
Lance Franklin is an all-time great of the AFL, but it looks like the Sydney Swans are better without him.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Opinion
Bledisloe Cup
Why it might already be too late for Wallabies hopeful Tane Edmed
The British and Irish Lions tour is closer than you think, and that may spell bad news for those hoping to break into the Wallabies squad.
Paul Cully
Rugby columnist
Ponga backflip: Star makes himself available for Kangaroos selection
The Kalyn Ponga eligibility scandal has taken a fresh twist, with the Knights star now making himself available for Kangaroos selection.
Broncos approach NSW coach Maguire as Walters replacement
The players responsible for winning Brisbane’s last premiership need to get out of the way as the club identifies New South Welshman Maguire as Walters’ replacement.
Have Your Say
‘They come at you in waves’: The tactical moves that will decide the grand final
This former AFL coach knows how to beat the Brisbane Lions. He talks us through the key battles.
