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Dutton refuses to support PM’s October 7 motion

Dutton refuses to support PM’s October 7 motion

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton said “this government has sought to walk both sides of the street in relation to what has been a very divisive debate for our country”.

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‘We are the lion and they are the ants’: Why these Israelis are refusing to leave

‘We are the lion and they are the ants’: Why these Israelis are refusing to leave

As life on Israel’s northern border with Lebanon continues against a background of rocket fire, we speak to residents who are determined to stay.

Minns orders review of pro-Palestinian protests, says marches ‘drain police resources’

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They built a Sydney suburb at a train station, but nobody came

For now, Leppington Town Centre is a train station surrounded by fields.

Once tipped to become “the Burwood of the south-west”, this suburb remains a sea of paddocks. One stop over, another area is taking off. Why?

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Crime

Mother told police she was ‘scared’ of her son before alleged murder

Christine Mills was allegedly murdered by her son Zachary Mills in Coffs Harbour.

Christine Mills, 58, who was found with fatal facial injuries, had an AVO against Zachary Mills, 30.

Greens ‘don’t need’ rent freeze as Max waters down housing demands

Max Chandler-Mathers’ backdown could clear the way for parliament to pass one of Anthony Albanese’s signature policies ahead of an election to be fought on housing.

Koala captured on CCTV at Casula Station.

Koala leads police on chase through Sydney train station

CCTV has captured the fluffy commuter’s early morning outing, before police arrived on the scene.

Trump claims ‘bad genes’ to blame for crimes by undocumented migrants

Former president Donald Trump has suggested murders have “bad genes”.

Donald Trump’s language has grown more dark and vilifying in his latest campaign.

Trump and Harris competing for an unwelcome title

With less than a month to go before the US election, the costs of the presidential candidates’ platforms are being totted up – and it’s not pretty reading.

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‘You just can’t make money’: Veteran chef closes most of his Sydney restaurants

Potato bhaji with goat’s curd and shiraz caviar at Khanaa.

Tough trading conditions have forced Opel Khan to shut a string of venues, including his latest affordable eatery Bistronomie.

Teen sensation commits to league after beating New Zealand in rugby

Heamasi Makasini of Australia U18 scores a try against New Zealand Barbarians

One day after helping Australia Under-18s to their first win over New Zealand in five years, Heamasi Makasini has pledged his future to the NRL.

Socceroos ready to turn over a new leaf under Popovic

Players have to take their share of the blame for the results that led to Graham Arnold’s exit as coach, Socceroos star Craig Goodwin says, as a new era beckons this week.

No one credit card does everything you might want it to.

Which credit card should travellers use? These have the best perks

Do you want your card to include travel insurance, have low-fee ATM withdrawals or generate maximum points? No card does everything.

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To hanky or not to hanky? There is no question

Hanky

You can do almost anything with a handkerchief and a positive attitude.

RecipeTin’s easy, cheesy one-pot pizza mac, plus two more dishes from her upcoming book

From a fun dish that’s equal parts pizza and pasta to a fragrant meat-free biryani, here’s a sneak peek inside Nagi Maehashi’s follow-up cookbook.

John Laws, the ‘Golden Tonsils’ of radio, calls it quits – again

John Laws, the ‘Golden Tonsils’ of radio, calls it quits – again

Laws has announced his retirement for the second time after 13 years at radio network 2SM.

The next-gen leader and the forced video confessions on Facebook

The next-gen leader and the forced video confessions on Facebook

On the occasion of her pardon, the teenager in the video wishes to thank her beneficent leaders.

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Live music

Definitely, definitely: Oasis reveals Australian tour dates

The Gallagher brothers are bringing their tour to Australia in 2025 and have confirmed the dates and cities they will play.

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US professor’s visa under review after ‘October 7 is a good day’ speech in Sydney

US professor’s visa under review after ‘October 7 is a good day’ speech in Sydney

Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke is considering the visa status of an American professor who spoke at a pro-Palestine rally in Sydney on the one-year anniversary of Hamas’ attack on Israel.

Jewish Australians gathered in Christison Park, Vaucluse, to commemorate the October 7 attacks.
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‘Civilisation versus barbarism’: Standing ovation for Dutton at Jewish vigil

Thousands of people from Sydney’s Jewish community have gathered in a solemn vigil to commemorate the October 7 attacks.

Sydney

Wilton is rapidly expanding.

The fast-growing suburb being eyed for passenger train link

Transport authorities are investigating ways to bolster passenger rail services to the area and a rail bridge is already half-built.

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Social media

What Isabelle wished her parents (and the government) knew about social media

SMH: Reach Out Australia, based out of Pyrmont Sydney, says new research indicates youth like Isabelle Camp have been using social media to seek access to mental health support.

Isabelle Camp is one of a growing number of young people turning to Instagram and TikTok for health advice. They say a social media ban is not the answer.

Mark Latham has been bagging the bigwigs of racing. Guess where he spent the weekend?

Mark Latham has been bagging the bigwigs of racing. Guess where he spent the weekend?

The former opposition leader has been turning the blowtorch on the Australian Turf Club in parliament. That hasn’t stopped him enjoying their hospitality.

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Tourism

‘Brunch and wellness’ to drive major shake-up of NSW tourism strategy

NSW Tourism Minister John Graham.

The government’s ambitious goal of increasing visitor spending to $91 billion relies on building 40,000 new hotel rooms and adding millions of airline seats by 2035.

The schools where more pupils don’t make it past year 10

More children are leaving school in year 10

Search the full list to see which schools are – and are not – retaining students past year 10.

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Property

Unit values are below their peak in several suburbs.

‘A waste’: Suburbs where homes are plentiful, affordable and no one wants to buy them

There are 65 unit markets where values are below their record highs, and in some, buyers are purchasing from vendors selling at a loss.

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Sydney family pays $2.4m to buy in tightly held street with $20m neighbour

A family outbid a developer for a home built almost 60 years ago on a street where only a handful of properties traded this decade.

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The Panthers celebrate their fourth-straight premiership.
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NRL 2024

They can try all they like, but the haters will never kill rugby league

AFL talking head Kane Cornes is the latest to put the boot into a game they know nothing about.

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Michael Cheika

‘They don’t want me to be here’: Cheika spits the dummy over two-match ban

The former Wallabies coach believes his reputation has been damaged over a suspension for disrespecting a match day official.

Heamasi Makasini of Australia U18 scores a try against New Zealand Barbarians

Teen sensation commits to league after beating New Zealand in rugby

One day after helping Australia Under-18s to their first win over New Zealand in five years, Heamasi Makasini has pledged his future to the NRL.

Ivan Cleary and Jarome Luai

Penrith have lost a team of stars. This is the secret to keeping their dynasty alive

The high turnover of players departing Penrith has worked in the team’s favour. The champion coach explains why.

Craig Goodwin says players have taken responsibility for the predicament the Socceroos find themselves in this week.

‘A fresh start’: Socceroos ready to turn over a new leaf under Popovic

Players have to take their share of the blame for the results that led to Graham Arnold’s exit as coach, Socceroos star Craig Goodwin says, as a new era beckons this week.

Liam Martin of the Panthers won the Clive Churchill medal for best player.

The secret injury that meant Clive Churchill Medal winner couldn’t even train

Having had needles in his shoulder every week since March, Martin suffered a painful rib injury in the finals series.

Jarome Luai lingers on the field after his fourth-straight premiership win.

‘This is how I wanted it to end’: Luai leaves Panthers with one last win

The departing Penrith star took a moment to himself after full-time and the festivities on Sunday evening, to soak up his fourth and final premiership with the Panthers.

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