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Lebanese troops pull back from border as Israeli ground invasion looms
A Western official, a diplomat in Cairo whose country is directly involved in de-escalation efforts, said an Israeli ground operation in Lebanon was “imminent”.
Opinion
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Why Iran’s impotence has been exposed, and Netanyahu’s the big winner
The new campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon is just one part of Israel’s sweeping offensive against Iran and its proxy militias.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Display of Hezbollah symbol is not enough to lay charges, AFP says
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Crime
‘I think I owe half a million dollars’: Bravery award recipient’s fraudulent car dealings
Nick Karagiannis has made headlines for his courage and generosity, but the former car dealer also defrauded his ex-employer out of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Man charged over crash that killed two best mates and married couple
A 23-year-old was charged over the deaths of Lochie Jacobs, Joey Urban and married couple Graham and Sue Tait.
Property market finally slows as Australians save their tax cuts
The Reserve Bank is getting more evidence that high interest rates are bringing the property market to heel and curbing plans by people to spend their tax cuts.
Qatar Airways to take stake in Virgin Australia as it proposes Doha flights
Virgin says a 25 per cent stake would allow it to launch services to Doha, more than a year after Qatar Airways was rejected from doubling its flights to Australia.
Sydney’s new air cargo link to the world rises out of the paddocks
Qantas is one of two large air freight operators to ink major deals with Western Sydney International Airport.
Woollahra voters reject bid to cut down on councillors
The referendum to downsize from 15 councillors to nine was defeated by less than 300 votes, but residents in three other local government areas supported smaller councils.
The forgotten human cost of locking down an entire state
Policymakers overlooked social cohesion and mental health factors when pushing through health orders, according to a panel of experts.
Banned! TAB boss Gill McLachlan shuts pollies out of Birdcage marquee
The betting giant’s Melbourne Cup marquee has long been a favourite of federal and state MPs. Now, they’re out.
A special relationship: Trump and his real-life apprentice
The US former president’s unusual willingness to overlook Senator J.D.Vance’s missteps is a sign they share much more than the November 5 election ticket.
Opinion
NRL grand final
Why the NRL should be sweating bullets about a bunker bungle
Instead of admonishing aggrieved coaches, head office should fix its rule book.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Panthers consider painkilling jabs for Cleary’s shoulder
The star halfback may not have suffered further damage to his shoulder, but the injury could still affect the grand final, say sports scientists.
‘Nothing to do with losing a hat’: Top chef from downgraded restaurant attacks reviewers
Award-winning Attica chef and owner Ben Shewry has accused the restaurant review system of being “oppressive”, saying it contributed to intense pressure on the industry.
Warning over dodgy hotel booking sites charging hundreds extra in fees
Some third-party websites are advertising low rates only to hit guests with hundreds of dollars in additional fees.
Can Tim Winton’s new book save us? With six grandkids, he had to try
The acclaimed author’s 500-page novel is something of a departure – a cli-fi thriller set 200 years from now.
NRL 2024
Breaking
Michael Maguire steps into Broncos hot seat on a three-year deal
The NSW coach will take charge at the NRL’s biggest club just months after guiding the Blues to a breakthrough Origin series win.
Opinion
Does the NRL have a problem with the same teams always winning?
It’s the grand final we were always going to have, but the sustained success of the Panthers and the Storm will test the NRL’s ability to match AFL’s grand final ratings.
Adam Pengilly
Sports reporter
Sydney
Police launch investigation into Sydney protesters who supported Hezbollah
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke has demanded authorities check the visa statuses of those who had Hezbollah flags and glorified the group’s slain chief Hassan Nasrallah.
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.
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 family’s B&B.
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Development
The jet-setting, Bentley driving builder who left 850 defects in his wake
Building contractor Sippy Grewal promises to “bring your dreams to reality”. The building commissioner says some of his work is a “purchaser’s nightmare”.
Exclusive
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.
Politics
Coles and Woolies face battle to keep competition at bay
Just a week after the competition watchdog started legal action against Coles and Woolworths, the federal government is targeting their undeveloped supermarket sites.
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
Exclusive
Asylum seekers
No maps, no GPS: How 44 people survived being turned back at sea
Many members of the group tried to reach Australia after seeing a TikTok video promising them high wages. They never made it.
Opinion
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Property
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.
Like Byron Bay 10 years ago: Coastal towns where property prices are booming
Think unspoiled beaches sans stingers, chic cafes free of crowds and homes by the beach without the multimillion-dollar price.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Katy Perry wore an Australian designer’s outfit while Down Under. How did it affect sales?
For most Australian labels, it takes more than a celebrity coathanger to survive.
Culture
Can Tim Winton’s new book save us? With six grandkids, he had to try
The acclaimed author’s 500-page novel is something of a departure – a cli-fi thriller set 200 years from now.
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Opinion
NRL grand final
Why NRL should be sweating bullets about a grand final bunker bungle
Instead of admonishing aggrieved coaches, head office should fix its rule book.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Breaking
Around the clubs
Michael Maguire steps into Broncos hot seat on a three-year deal
The NSW coach will take charge at the NRL’s biggest club just months after guiding the Blues to a breakthrough Origin series win.
Nelson Asofa-Solomona to miss NRL grand final after judiciary fail
The Storm giant will miss five matches, including the bumper clash with Penrith at Accor Stadium on Sunday night.
Panthers consider painkilling jabs for Cleary as shoulder surgery looms
While club medics are confident the star halfback has not suffered further damage to his shoulder, the injury could still affect what he can do in the grand final, according to sports scientists.
Opinion
NRL grand final
Eight years, three premiers: Does the NRL have a problem with the same teams winning?
It’s the grand final we were always going to have. But the sustained success of the Panthers and Storm will test the NRL’s ability to match AFL’s grand final ratings.
Adam Pengilly
Sports reporter
Hey Ivan, you were right: NRL confirm bunker blunder
The NRL confirmed the Bunker got it wrong denying a try to Penrith’s Sunia Turuva – and why the Roosters were also hurt by a decision on Friday night.
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.
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?
