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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Iran tried to light a ring of fire around Israel. 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
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Workplace culture
Staff quit Greens senator’s ‘unsafe office’
Twenty staff have left Greens senator Dorinda Cox’s office in just three years, with several lodging formal complaints alleging a hostile culture.
Opinion
Political leadership
If Albanese repeats his performance over negative gearing, he can kiss the election goodbye
The government’s management of the economy has helped bring inflation down and keep employment up, but it has much to learn about communication.
Niki Savva
Award-winning political commentator and author
Opinion
NRL grand final
Cleary set to become all-time great, but even he can’t save Panthers
Despite the Nelson Asofa-Solomona suspension, Melbourne look primed to end Penrith’s remarkable run.
Andrew Johns
League columnist
Opinion
Concussion crisis
The case for changing kick-offs in the NRL is open and shut
More concussions suffered from kick-offs show that the game must change the rules, and quickly.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
‘I was lucky to hold on,’ Dally M winner says of close race
Jahrome Hughes and Olivia Kernick have taken out the Dally M Medals – while Kalyn Ponga apologised for putting club before country.
Sydney ferry suffers steering failure, veers off course in Sydney Harbour
In the most serious incident, a steering failure suddenly sent an Emerald-class ferry hard to starboard near Shark Island.
Geeroh pays $370 a week rent in a sharehouse in Sydney. Here’s why he thinks it’s good value
Tenants are forced to make a raft of compromises to afford a roof over their heads, amid a broader cost-of-living crisis. Is any relief in sight?
Doctor pleads guilty in death of ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry
Dr Mark Chavez’s attorney told reporters in August that his client was “doing everything in his power to cooperate, to help in this situation”.
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Science
The ‘plant-like’ structure in humans that could block tumours
Australian scientists have discovered a previously unknown link between plants and humans which could help in the treatment of cancer.
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As refugees, they slept on the ground. Three kids, study and work is ‘nothing’
When Noël fled the Rwandan regime, his long-time sweetheart Delphine followed.
Former no more: What Peter Costello did next
Months after his departure as chairman of Nine, the one-time federal treasurer has a new gig.
The things no one tells you about visiting this bucket-list paradise
Getting to the Maldives is an expensive, time-zone-warping effort. And you don’t want to get stuck in the capital overnight.
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Performing arts
Sarah Snook as Dorian Gray set to take on Broadway
Having wowed audiences in London, the Succession star is set to take on New York in the brilliantly reimagined Oscar Wilde tale.
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This fun Surry Hills cafe slings old-school sangers (and killer pythons) for all ages
Bite-sized Surry Hills cafe It’s Recess is bringing back tried-and-true sandwich fillings alongside Samboy chips, lolly snakes and excellent coffee.
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‘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
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.
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.
‘High prospect of conflict’: Rally ban gains support as woman arrested
Police in NSW have “no alternative” other than to challenge two pro-Palestine protests scheduled for the long weekend, the premier said.
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Sydney woman’s terrifying ordeal as buildings crumble
Manal tries to keep the horror from her children, but her face betrays the truth.
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.
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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.
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Home loans
Should it be easier for the banks to give you a home loan?
If a range of sugar-hit policies spur fresh demand leading to higher property prices, ownership could remain beyond the reach of many Australians.
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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”.
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Vance wasn’t weird in the VP debate – and that will infuriate Trump
Bruce Wolpe
Senior fellow at the US Studies Centre and former political staffer
Australians are mad at the supermarkets, but not mad enough to shop elsewhere
Shane Wright
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Jahrome Hughes and Olivia Kernick win Dally M medals
The Melbourne Storm’s Jahrome Hughes has won the NRL’s prestigious Dally M award, while Olivia Kernick, of the Roosters, claimed the women’s honour.
Opinion
NRL grand final
Cleary set to become all-time great, but even he can’t save Panthers
Despite the Nelson Asofa-Solomona suspension, Melbourne look primed to end Penrith’s remarkable run.
Andrew Johns
League columnist
Opinion
NRL grand final
The case for changing kick-offs in the NRL is open and shut
More concussions suffered from kick-offs show that the game must change the rules, and quickly.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
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.
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.
