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Asylum seekers
No maps, no GPS, no training: How 44 people survived being turned back in the Timor Sea
Many members of the group tried to reach Australia after seeing a TikTok video promising them high wages. They never made it.
Son’s heartbreaking tribute after ‘best mum’ allegedly murdered by husband
The son of Natalie Galcsik has described his mother’s “selflessness and love” after she was allegedly killed at the B&B his parents ran in the Hunter Valley wine region.
Mother and four children, including newborn, missing since Friday
Authorities are concerned for the wellbeing of Rochelle Watts and her children.
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Middle East tensions
AFP to investigate Hezbollah flag displays at Sunday protests
Pro-Palestine rallies were held in Sydney and Melbourne on Sunday, with some wearing Hezbollah T-shirts and holding flags for the terrorist organisation.
The seven top Hezbollah commanders killed by Israel – and who’s left
Lebanon’s most powerful military and political force is trying to recuperate from severe blows. Here are the key figures struck down by Israel – and who could replace them.
Sydney mosques hold memorials for slain Hezbollah leader
Keep up to date on today’s national news with our live blog.
‘We didn’t really like each other’: The rivalry set to light up grand final
Cameron Munster and Liam Martin have butted heads in clubland, Origin and on Kangaroos tours. Sunday’s decider will be no different.
Former Newtown president dies from heart attack watching Jets’ grand final win
Newtown icon John Singleton has paid tribute to Barry Vining, the former president who died while watching his beloved Jets’ NSW Cup win on Sunday.
Super Rugby draw gives Waratahs’ ‘galacticos’ golden chance to hit the ground running
New coach Dan McKellar takes charge of a star-studded NSW team after an aggressive recruitment campaign. The 2025 season draw has done them a few favours, too.
Golden fields we see on the highway are powering the next wave of air travel
Australia’s winter canola crop is almost ready. Much of the oil from the radiant plants won’t end up in our kitchens, but in the skies.
Opinion
World markets
The cheating game taking place inside the world’s oil cartel
The OPEC+ group likes to blame everyone else for its problems. It needs to look in the mirror.
Javier Blas
Meet the student who never missed a single day of school in 13 years
Michael sat through about 864,000 minutes of class time – a feat believed to be unmatched by any other student in recent history.
Katy Perry won the grand final but can she sell a dress?
For most Australian labels, it takes more than a celebrity coathanger to survive.
Opinion
Childcare
The workplace change that could fix the declining birth rate
For some parents, it’s not that they can’t afford to have more children, it’s that they simply don’t have the time to raise them.
Charlotte Mortlock
Journalist and political advisor
Young family uses clever tactic to win auction for $9.1m Wollstonecraft home
Five bidders raised their hands for the five-bedroom home with harbour views and an extensive renovation.
Recipe collection
Best of
Retro fried rice to a surprise cauli curry: The 20 most popular recipes of September
Quick and easy midweek meals, new recipes from big names, and a creamy chicken one-pot or two ruled the roost through the start of spring.
NRL 2024
The quiet man: Why Fisher-Harris became a culture rock
The New Zealand prop will leave Penrith with the purpose of learning more about his lineage and becoming a family leader in his village.
NRL grand final preview: Are the three-time premiers now the underdogs?
Here’s everything you need to know before the Penrith and Melbourne battle it out for the 2024 premiership on Sunday.
Sydney
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State Parliament
As unions rankle government, a peace deal is brokered with firefighters. Sort of
An interim pay agreement between the Minns government and the NSW firefighters’ union is only a truce. But for a government with plenty of industrial headaches, it’s good news.
‘Miserable’ but eventually ‘convenient’: Commuters have their say on bus replacement service
Confusion reigned supreme for commuters after the T3 train line officially closed on Monday morning. But the closure is yet to face its greatest test.
The high price of withdrawing a bullied child from private school
Parents say schools are financially penalising them - and some are being made to sign non-disclosure agreements - if they withdraw their children due to bullying.
The Sydney juror, the murder trial and the employer’s threats
The juror, who worked in an inner west clothing shop, was involved in an eight-week murder trial. She faced losing her job for “failing to fulfil her working hours”.
Updated
Middle East tensions
Sydney demonstrators mourn slain Hezbollah leader
Amid escalating Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon, protesters in Sydney joined demonstrations in cities around the world in opposition Israel’s bombing campaign.
Politics
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Political leadership
The lingering influence of Abbott and Credlin on Dutton
Ten years after leaving office, the former prime minister and his chief of staff are still playing a role in federal Liberal Party politics – and not everyone is happy about it.
Business
Australia’s fossil fuel giants are facing a $30 billion hit
Tens of billions of dollars from Australia’s coal and gas exports could be wiped out in as little as two years as prices keep tumbling.
World
Updated
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Israel strikes inner-city Beirut, bombs Yemen
Videos showed ambulances and a crowd gathered near the multistorey residential building in a mainly Sunni district with a busy thoroughfare lined with shops.
Opinion
Hezbollah is damaged, not finished. But what will Iran do about it?
Rodger Shanahan
Middle East and security analyst
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Property
The luxury estate that could reset the North Coast record at $37 million
Reminiscent of an Argentinian horse ranch, the estate will be popular among equine lovers as it comes with a list of impressive features, including a dressage arena.
The lofty renovation behind the beachside house that earns $450,000 a year
The beautifully renovated house is on the market with a price guide of $13.5 million.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Small talk can help boost your career. Here’s how to do it well
Small talk can feel awkward, especially in an office. These experts have some advice.
Culture
When her much-loved brother died, this artist responded with a show
In The Passion of Saint Nicholas, Geraldine Quinn tries to make sense of the loss of a sibling.
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‘We didn’t really like each other’: The rivalry set to light up grand final
Cameron Munster and Liam Martin have butted heads in clubland, Origin and on Kangaroos tours. Sunday’s decider will be no different.
Super Rugby draw gives Waratahs’ ‘galacticos’ golden chance to hit the ground running
New coach Dan McKellar takes charge of a star-studded NSW team after an aggressive recruitment campaign. The 2025 season draw has done them a few favours, too.
The quiet man: Why James Fisher-Harris became a culture rock
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.
Former Newtown president dies from heart attack watching Jets’ grand final win
Newtown icon John Singleton has paid tribute to Barry Vining, the former president who died while watching his beloved Jets’ NSW Cup win on Sunday.
A ticking time bomb: Can Cleary’s shoulder survive one more game?
The champion halfback kept a hand problem secret for a fortnight. But it’s the shoulder which will be most scrutinised as he was warned it could go in the first minute of the decider.
NSWRL agree to release Maguire from final year of deal to take Broncos job
NSWRL directors held a meeting on Monday morning after the Origin-winning coach informed them of his intention to accept the Brisbane Broncos head coaching position.
‘I had no one to talk to’: Lewis Hamilton reveals lifetime depression battle
The Formula 1 champion has spoken about his mental health battles which began when he was a teenager.
Have Your Say
What have we learnt in Schmidt’s first six months in charge of the Wallabies?
Joe Schmidt arrived in Australia in March to take on one of the most challenging roles in world rugby. Nine Tests later, how is his side tracking?
