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Middle East at war
Iran tried to light a ring of fire around Israel. But now Israel wields the blowtorch
Iran finally played its hand by firing missiles at Israel – which now has the whip hand, with US backing.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
US vows to defend its interests in Middle East after Iran strikes Israel
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel wouldn’t back down and would continue its operations in Gaza and Lebanon.
‘High prospect of conflict’: Rally ban gains support as woman arrested
NSW Police has “no alternative” other than to challenge two pro-Palestine protests scheduled for the long weekend, the premier said.
Breaking
Courts
Billionaire’s soured relationship with wellness guru revealed
One of Australia’s richest men is at the centre of a court feud with a former “Real Housewives of Sydney” contender after their relationship fell apart.
Exclusive
Middle East at war
Sydney woman’s terrifying ordeal as buildings crumble
Manal tries to keep the horror from her children, but her face betrays the truth.
Renewables’ half-hour of power on the east coast
Australia’s energy transition notched a record this week as renewables hit 74 per cent of the electricity mix for a half-hour period
Players and partners shine as they hit the ‘red’ carpet ahead of Dally M awards
All the looks from the NRL’s night of nights at Sydney’s Randwick Racecourse.
‘Bigger up top, serious quad muscles’: The challenges of dressing the NRL lads
The glamour of the red carpet takes a back seat to players at the Dally M Medal Awards for the NRL and NRLW stars.
Live
NRL 2024
Favourite Jahrome Hughes arrives hand-in-hand with wife Molly Hughes
The 2024 Dally M awards have officially kicked off. Follow all the action.
Cameron once ate 18 democracy sausages in one day. Now he’s won an election
Cameron Last is among the Gen Z councillors elected across Sydney for the next four years. Here’s how your council will look.
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International students
Crackdown sees international student visa applications plummet
Visa applications from overseas students have plummeted in recent months, realising university fears of a massive economic toll from new government policies.
Opinion
Supermarkets
Australians are mad at the supermarkets, but not mad enough to shop elsewhere
No matter what you do to encourage Australian shoppers to fill their trolleys with cheap groceries, we keep going back to the same supermarket duopoly.
Shane Wright
Senior economics correspondent
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Vance wasn’t weird in the VP debate – and that will infuriate Trump
The vice-presidential debate featuring Tim Walz and J.D. Vance was notable for its civility.
Bruce Wolpe
Senior fellow at the US Studies Centre and former political staffer
Opinion
US Votes 2024
The tech bro billionaires pushing the US closer to catastrophe
Silicon Valley’s right-wing billionaires are splashing the cash as they look to swing November’s election.
Paul Krugman
Analysis
US Votes 2024
Self-reflecting and nice: VP hopefuls try to move dial stuck on division
The candidates for US vice president were so polite and agreeable that it felt at times like a mutual appreciation club.
Where’s Meghan? Why is Harry going it alone?
Prince Harry has had solo eight engagements in as many days. His scheduling is looking very much like royal schedules of old.
‘Nestle of Australia’: SPC goes for gold with three-way merger
The 107-year-old Australian fruit processing company is realising its global ambitions through a backdoor listing and joining forces with a juice and a powdered milk company.
These women were extraordinary. So how did we forget about them?
They were saints and scholars, radicals and trailblazers. Finally, their stories are being told.
NRL 2024
‘I thought we were fine … obviously not’: Martin hits back at Munster
Cameron Munster told media he and Liam Martin “didn’t really like each other” when on tour with the Kangaroos … but that was news to the Penrith firebrand.
‘He had one foot out the door’: How Penrith sparked Munster’s $1.5m sacrifice
The Storm star will most likely finish his career in Melbourne after knocking back an eye-watering offer worth around $6 million to join Wayne Bennett at the Dolphins.
Sydney
Bears coach charged after cocaine allegedly found in hotel room
The rugby league coach has been charged after police allegedly found drugs in his Sydney hotel room after his team’s grand final loss.
New details emerge about Sydney teacher who allegedly sexually abused two students
The 30-year-old has been accused of touching and having sex with two different students on consecutive days.
Exclusive
Gambling
Robert started his night with an online bet. It finished in hospital with a $40,000 loss
Robert is one of the record number of Australians who have sought online gambling help in the past year. No state or territory handled more requests than NSW.
Think you know the outback? Look again
Images taken on an odyssey across our arid interior capture deep struggles with isolation, dispossession and drought.
Northern beaches father and son charged over 50-kilogram cocaine import
Police watched as mortgage broker Keenan Mickley and his son Taj allegedly attempted to access $16 million worth of drugs at a Cromer property.
Politics
Analysis
Capital gains tax
Never mind negative gearing – this is the real steal
The way the country taxes capital gains is costing a fortune and adding to house price pain.
Business
Updated
Big four
ANZ board should reflect on Federal Court decision the bank breached laws, corporate regulator says
The bank failed to overturn last year’s Federal Court judgement on a capital raising from almost a decade ago that was the subject of a criminal cartel case.
World
Updated
Middle East at war
Netanyahu warns of ‘big mistake’ as Iran launches missile attack at Israel
Iran said in a statement the missile attack had been in retaliation for the assassinations of Hezbollah’s top leaders and warned it was only a “first wave”.
Opinion
World markets
China is in deep trouble despite a surging sharemarket
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Opinion
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Our nine favourite luxury homes for sale right now
From a waterfront home with two yacht berths to a beach house with award-winning interiors, we’ve rounded up our top picks.
A developer bought a Paddington boarding house. Now the residents are to be evicted
The battlers living in a row of rundown boarding houses have been told they’re to be kicked out, leaving them shocked and uncertain about what happens next.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Nicole Kidman’s daughter makes her modelling debut in Paris
Sunday Rose Kidman Urban has walked the runway for Miu Miu alongside Hollywood stars.
Culture
Why making a film about Donald Trump turned into a minefield
Ali Abbasi sees The Apprentice as a study in naked ambition, but his subject isn’t the only one who’s not happy.
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Dally M Awards
Dally M awards 2024 LIVE updates: Jahrome Hughes favourite to take NRL’s highest honour as players, partners descend on red carpet
The 2024 Dally M awards are under way at Randwick Racecourse, starting with the red carpet before the awards begin at 8pm. Follow all the action
Why Storm assistant coach Aaron Bellamy is yin to his fiery father’s yang
If it takes a village to raise a child, then it takes a small army to lift an NRL team to a grand final. Craig Bellamy’s son is just one of those unsung soldiers.
Carnivore cats: The all-meat diet powering Cleary and the Panthers
It has been promoted by controversial podcaster Joe Rogan – and now a group of Penrith players are using the carnivore diet to give them an edge chasing a fourth straight title.
With son Bronny, LeBron James finds ‘pure joy’ as 22nd season dawns
He won’t let his son call him “Dad” on court, but LeBron and Bronny will attempt to make history as the first father-son combination to play together in the NBA.
‘He had one foot out the door’: How Penrith sparked Munster’s $1.5m sacrifice
The Storm star will most likely finish his career in Melbourne after knocking back an eye-watering offer worth around $6 million to join Wayne Bennett at the Dolphins.
‘I thought we were fine … obviously not’: Martin hits back at Munster
Cameron Munster told media he and Liam Martin “didn’t really like each other” when on tour with the Kangaroos … but that was news to the Penrith firebrand.
Sam Bremner’s journey from quitting to the grand final
Four months ago NRLW veteran Samantha Bremner was in retirement. On Sunday, she’s playing for the Roosters in the grand final.
Have Your Say
Maguire often carries a baseball bat. He’ll need it at the Broncos
Greeted by a welcoming committee of Shane Webcke and Gorden Tallis, Michael Maguire knows there’s only one way to placate Brisbane’s powerful old boys.
