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‘He’s a safer bet’: Crikey readers call the winner of the US presidential debate

Your verdict: Kamala Harris trounced Trump in the debate, but does not have the presidency on lock. The post ‘He’s a safer bet’: Crikey readers call the winner of the US presidential debate appeared first on Crikey.

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Time for the Financial Review to be honest: It wants a punitive recession

The AFR should stop misleading its readers and be upfront about what it wants: a recession to inflict misery on workers. The post Time for the Financial Review to be honest: It wants a punitive recession appeared first on Crikey.

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‘Can’t say I’ll miss him’: Editorial staff react to Nine CEO Mike Sneesby’s departure

Nine CEO Mike Sneesby has send shockwaves through the media industry, stepping down as findings from the company's internal culture review loom. The post ‘Can’t say I’ll miss him’: Editorial staff react to Nine CEO Mike Sneesby’s departure appeared first…

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Fox Sports exec secretly attacked Australian cricket team. Foxtel, Cricket Australia knew

Exclusive: Foxtel cricket chief Matt Weiss, who has been telling people he was 'hacked', spent years abusing people using both an anonymous X account and one under his real name. The post Fox Sports exec secretly attacked Australian cricket team.…

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Breaking down the lies, priorities and meme-bait in the Trump-Harris presidential debate

Crikey breaks down a strange and ugly debate by the raw figures. The post Breaking down the lies, priorities and meme-bait in the Trump-Harris presidential debate appeared first on Crikey.

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Peter Dutton isn’t racist — he’s a xenophobe. There’s a crucial difference

Accusations of racism will just bounce off the opposition leader. Charges of xenophobia helpfully point us towards a history of nationalism. The post Peter Dutton isn’t racist — he’s a xenophobe. There’s a crucial difference appeared first on Crikey.

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Labor bills aim to clean up online discourse

The government will today introduce bills aimed at cracking down on online misinformation and privacy breaches, and Kamala Harris wins the latest presidential debate. The post Labor bills aim to clean up online discourse appeared first on Crikey.

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Yidaki Magarran: Marking the three-year occupation at the Adani mine

The Wangan and Jagalingou Nagana Yarrbayn cultural custodians held a celebration Yidaki Magarran in King George Square to mark three years of reoccupation of Waddananggu — a Wirdi word for “the talking”. Coral Wynter reports.

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Trump floundered in the debate. But Harris dealt no fatal blow

Progressives will coo at Kamala's performance, but the Donald dream lives on. The post Trump floundered in the debate. But Harris dealt no fatal blow appeared first on Crikey.

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Horan calls for 'brave' Wallabies moves

Tim Horan calls for 'brave' Wallabies moves in a Bledisloe Cup preview on Stan Sport's Rugby Heaven.

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How false claims of pet eating came to take centre stage of a US presidential debate

Rumours spread from a random Facebook post to become a major Trump campaign talking point, as the former president tries to stoke racial divides.

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Roosters star Jasmin Strange is our special guest!: NRLW Weekly - Ep08

It’s a very special episode of NRLW Weekly as we’re joined by Rooster star Jasmin Strange in the studio as we head towards the finals. Join Sky Blues Assistant Coach Ruan Sims and Nine's NRLW Sideline eye Marlee Silva for…

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O'Connor calls time on Queensland career

James O'Connor calls time on his Queensland career and Tim Horan and Cameron Shepherd pay tribute to his service on Stan Sport's Rugby Heaven.

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Yesterday, she swayed an election. Today, Taylor Swift was back to doing what she does best

At the MTV VMAs, the pop phenomenon set a record for most ever solo wins.

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Consumerism and the climate crisis threaten equitable future for humanity, report says

The Earth Commission says hope lies in sustainable lifestyles, a radical transformation of global politics and fair distribution of resourcesAll of humanity could share a prosperous, equitable future but the space for development is rapidly shrinking under pressure from a…

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The hell and horror of cow attacks: ‘I told my husband to leave me to die’

Cattle are the most common cause of death in the UK farming industry – with some figures suggesting cows kill more people than dogs. So what can you do if the herd approaches?“I remember feeling I was about to die,”…

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Europe saved its predators from the brink of extinction. So why is it killing thousands of bears, wolves and lynx?

With Sweden issuing permits to kill a fifth of its bears, and Romanian MPs voting to double its quota, and the debate over hunting season has become a political issueThe forest was unnaturally still when Soňa Chovanová Supeková first picked…

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How oligarchs took on the UK fraud squad - and won

It began as a routine investigation into a multinational called ENRC. It became a decade-long saga that has rocked the UK’s financial crime agency. Now new documents illuminate a case that has rewritten UK law and is set to end…

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Perth to become Qantas’ second-largest international destination

The head of Qantas international says new-generation, extra-long-range aircraft will be a game-changer for the airline and make Perth the world’s gateway to Australia.

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Greg Lynn pre-sentencing live updates: Prosecutor pushes for life sentence for Carol Clay’s killer

Greg Lynn is back in court. Follow our unfolding coverage of the pre-sentence hearing live.

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WA Labor MP slams government, state’s newspaper over ‘nature negative’ slant

Chris Tallentire has launched an extraordinary attack on his own government’s report and Kerry Stokes’ Seven West Media, accusing the latter of waging a campaign to derail environmental protection efforts.

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‘We want to pass the tongs on’: Beloved hatted Bendigo restaurant is closing after 12 years

Popular regional restaurant Masons of Bendigo has been a champion for local produce for more than a decade, but for the owners, it’s time to move on.

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Lifting the veil on the mundane life of the royal family

Melanie Tait has unearthed a fascinating story about the British royals.

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Bradman Best to miss sudden-death Cowboys clash in blow to Knights

Newcastle have lost one of their biggest strike weapons ahead of their must-win clash in Townsville.

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Gus baffled by Eels move

Phil Gould has weighed in on Reagan Campbell-Gillard's impending exit from the Eels, despite winning the club's player of the year award.

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Anti-war protesters prepare for further rallies after fiery clashes with police outside Melbourne weapons expo

Victoria police searching activists as about 100 people march through CBD, a day after dozens were arrested and injuredFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVictorian police are patting…

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Trump’s pet peeve: he thinks it’s a matter of debate | Fiona Katauskas

He’s reaching some interesting votersSee more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading...

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Australia is a top gas exporter. Should it start to import it now too?

A plan for Australia to start importing giant shipments of liquefied gas will undergo a new assessment for approval amid worries of an east-coast energy crunch.

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WA news LIVE: New photos show extent of damage to Perth icon The Leeuwin; Missing man’s body found south of Mandurah after five-day search

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Australia news LIVE: Federal seat of North Sydney abolished; Defence Minister strips medals from ADF officers

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Jon Bon Jovi helps talk woman down from bridge, police say

Police in Nashville are crediting rock legend Jon Bon Jovi with coming to a woman's aid on the Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge on Tuesday night.

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China’s population keeps falling. This is why

The generation of women born in the era of the Chinese Communist Party’s one-child policy are having few, if any, children.

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How Donald Trump’s ‘catastrophic’ debate shook up Wall Street

For much of this year, markets have been pricing in the implications of a second Trump presidency. After Wednesday’s debate, those “Trump Trades” started to unravel.

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Australian commanders stripped of medals over war crimes inquiry

A "small number" of military commanders have been stripped of their medals over a report that found Australian troops were involved in the alleged unlawful killing of 39 people in Afghanistan.

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Family of two children found dead in Faulconbridge release heartbreaking statement

The family of the two children found dead in Faulconbridge have released a heartbreaking statement honouring the boys.

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The heartbreaking statement from father of boys killed in Blue Mountains tragedy

Ben and Russell were allegedly killed at the hands of their mother. Their distraught father Nick Smith has remembered his “happy, funny and outgoing boys”.

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Big Red Bash music festival takes a break

The Big Red Bash, the world's most remotest music festival in far western Queensland, has been cancelled for next year.

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Wallabies’ spring tour in Suaalii’s sights but not before Roosters’ swansong

The 21-year-old $5 million man has been trading cross-code intel with new Roosters teammate and rugby convert Mark Nawaqanitawase in his final weeks at Moore Park.

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Would you vote for a 19-year-old? These Gen Zs hope you will

One has been elected unopposed already, while the rest are hoping to win you over at Saturday’s local council elections.

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The Opera House is spectacular, but it’s not Sydney’s best building

In all its well-deserved glory, it gobbles up oxygen to such an extent that other wow-factor buildings don’t get the credit they deserve.

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Australian military officers to be stripped of honours after alleged war crimes – video

Acting on longstanding recommendations from the Brereton inquiry into ADF conduct in Afghanistan, the government will cancel the awards and honours of a small group of former military officers who held command positions at the time that others under their…

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Parramatta reigns as the culinary heart of Sydney

Sydney’s geographic centre is also its gastronomic heart.

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Freddy's urge to Bulldogs amid Addo-Carr drama

Brad Fittler has urged the Bulldogs to pick Josh Addo-Carr for the second week of the finals should they go through, because the club 'can't wait for the circus to go away'.

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Everything you need to know about local council elections

And after weeks of rigorous debate, intense competition and some classic council chaos, it comes down to this. Here’s everything you need to know.

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Opposition defence spokesman grows emotional discussing Afghan war accountability

Andrew Hastie, who served in the conflict, said soldiers at the "tip of the spear" bore the brunt of decisions made in Canberra.

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‘Very likeable’ Cowboys ride into NRL spotlight with Queensland on their backs | Jack Snape

North Queensland loom as the biggest premiership threat outside the top four as they look to make amends for finals heartbreak two years agoThey are the NRL’s likeable entertainers, plying their trade away from the spotlight on the country’s northern…

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Joey drops Hunt bombshell on Dragons

Andrew Johns says he has heard Ben Hunt could be leaving the Dragons and heading to the Titans due to a Roosters signing.

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ASX rises after Wall Street seesaw; Lithium stocks jump again

The domestic sharemarket opened stronger on Thursday after most US stocks fell overnight, as traders reduced their expectations for Federal Reserve interest relief.

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Four, four, six, six, six, four: Head carnage destroys England in T20 opener

Travis Head was in a belligerent mood, taking 30 runs from one over as Australia won the first T20 match against England in emphatic style.

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Winless wooden spooners to grand finalists in one year: Ex-Bomber tips the tables

A former Essendon fan favourite is turning them inside out in the Mallee, and on Saturday will play in the Sunraysia league grand final just a year after the side went winless in a wooden spoon season.

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Travis Head hits 30 off an over

Australia's Travis Head goes to town on England bowler Sam Curran, smashing 30 runs off one over in the T20 match at the Rose Bowl.

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Street searches, ring of steel expanded as anti-war protesters return

Police are standing guard at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre after what officers described as “some of the most violent” action in decades.

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Brisbane Airport terminal revamp coming to attract more services to Queensland

The future International Terminal at Brisbane Airport has been unveiled, with expanded self-service check-ins and a new dining experience.

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Don’t eat up the claim, peddled by the Coalition and conservative media, that greenies are ‘coming for your steak’ | Temperature Check

Climate Change Authority’s report didn’t even contain a recommendations section, let alone a command to eat less red meatGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe notion that “greenies” are coming for the Aussie barbecue and want…

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‘National shame’: Richard Marles strips medals from Afghanistan war commanders

The long-awaited decision, which will infuriate veterans groups, does not affect those directly accused of war crimes such as Ben Roberts-Smith.

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Motorcyclist rider injured in collision with police car on Sydney Harbour Bridge

A motorcyclist was taken to hospital after a collision with a police car on the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

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‘No one wants vapes for our kids’: Qld passes nation’s toughest anti-vaping laws

“We know these vapes are being marketed at children, with flavours like fairy floss and bubblegum, and they’re hiding dangerous poisons,” the health minister says.

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McDonald-Tipungwuti's thumping tackle

Former Essendon player Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti lays a thumping tackle for Imperials.

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Anthony McDonald-Tipungwuti left commentators in awe with this goal in a semi-final for the Imperials.

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Justin Timberlake reaches plea deal to resolve drunken driving case

US pop star Justin Timberlake has struck a plea deal with prosecutors, paying a fine to avoid a criminal record after his drink driving charge.

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Gambling apps nearly ruined my life. And Labor has chosen self-interest over protecting the vulnerable | Mark Kempster

Anthony Albanese must make sure future generations of Australians aren’t preyed on by gambling companies like I wasGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastI never thought I would end up with an addiction, let alone a…

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VMAs 2024: All the looks from the red carpet

All the must-see looks from the red carpet.

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MTV Video Music Awards Fashion

Red carpet fashion at MTV Video Music Awards, New York

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‘We were racing’: The six minutes of madness that left two kids dead

An eight-kilometre street race around the shores of Botany Bay ended in a horrific fireball that killed a nine-year-old boy and his 10-year-old brother.

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How Epstein wheedled his way into Bill Gates’ world – and why Melinda hated it

The billionaire Microsoft co-founder took a reputational hit from his association with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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‘A bit jealous’: When mum and daughter go to uni at the same time

Titania Henderson was a stay-at-home mum until she returned to study in her 50s. Her daughter Amy checked her essays; now they share a Melbourne studio.

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A win for the funny people: Australia’s richest writing prize adds new award

The John Clarke Prize for Humour Writing, named for the legendary late comedian, will celebrate Australia’s funniest works from 2025.

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King Charles hugged by New Zealand women’s rugby team

King Charles has been mobbed by New Zealand women’s rugby team at a Buckingham Palace reception as he apologised for skipping the country on his royal tour.

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Melbourne bracing for further clashes between police and protesters

Police on standby for more unrest in central Melbourne following violence outside defence expo.

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Ten years since William Tyrrell disappeared

It's 10 years to the day since William Tyrrell vanished from a property in Kendall, NSW.

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Green takes speccy to dismiss Rashid

Cameron Green takes a speccy and celebrates in AFL style to dismiss Adil Rashid of England.

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New bill could see price gougers fined $50 million

A new bill coming before parliament proposes to crack down hard on price gouging.

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Brisbane news live: Coal royalty rates into law | Brisbane airport facelift | Why is Bluey so big?

Follow us for the latest updates in the city and further afield.

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Morning Mail: PIs used in family violence cases, Republican dismay after debate, Clover Moore rejects ‘ageism’

Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Morning Mail here, and finish your day with our Afternoon Update newsletterMorning everyone. In our top story today we ask why John Edwards, who killed his two…

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Head brings up 50 with a six

Travis Head smashes a six to reach his half century during Australia's first T20I against England.

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Why Swans should play it safe with injured skipper

Matthew Lloyd thinks Sydney will play it safe and not use injured skipper Callum Mills if they make a grand final.

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Elon Musk called out over response to Taylor Swift's Kamala endorsement

Elon Musk's response to Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris has been labelled "creepy".

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National weather forecast for Thursday September 12

National weather forecast for Thursday September 12.

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‘Lived in dread’: Caroline was the star witness in one of the biggest fraud cases in US history

Caroline Ellison is the former girlfriend of crypto wunderkind Sam Bankman-Fried who helped prosecutors unearth crimes they didn’t know about at FTX. Now she is pleading to be spared from spending a single day in prison.

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New statue of Queen Elizabeth II raises eyebrows

A new statue of the late Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip is getting mixed responses.

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Two children die after being pulled from a house fire in Melbourne earlier this week

Two girls, aged five and one, have died after being rescued from a Melbourne house fire.

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Kamala Harris and Donald Trump attend September 11 anniversary service

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump put political rivalry on hold as US commemorates 9/11 attacks.

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Goodbye golden gateway: Big changes ahead for Brisbane Airport

Travellers leaving Brisbane will soon have a very different airport experience as the international terminal undergoes “a giant leap” into the future.

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Last home buyer concession touted to free up under-used family homes

The property industry says Melbourne’s existing stock of housing is being underutilised. Encouraging “empty nesters” to sell could be part of the solution.

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Kamala Harris wants a second debate, Donald Trump is not so sure

As the dust settled on Tuesday’s debate, Trump and his allies went into damage control amid widespread dismay that the former president was repeatedly baited by Harris.

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Why the NFL should not bring a game to Sydney

Hey, Mr Goodell, follow the ... ahem ... great success of rugby league and use Las Vegas to attract new fans.

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Terrell May’s complicated relationship with rugby league

Rising Rooster Terrell May has an ambivalent attitude towards rugby league. There’s only one reason why he keeps playing it.

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Bulldogs have had a great season – but this is why the party is about to end

This is one of the best weekends of the year – and I think the biggest winner will be one few are expecting.

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HWU chief ‘threatened to kill’ whistleblower over expense claims

The claim is revealed in court documents as part of the case to have the Victorian branch of the Health Services Union placed in the hands of an administrator.

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Sarcastic and defiant: Meet Russia’s queen of information war on the West

Alexey Navalny lampooned Margarita Simonyan for years with the nickname “beaver-eater” after a 2012 social media post where she outlined her plans to boil up a beaver head for broth.

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Underwhelming and desperate: This much-loved kids’ yarn deserves better

Harold and the Purple Crayon has been adapted for live action for the first time.

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How this seven-game Bulldog gained 30,000 followers in one night

Western Bulldogs winger Jasmyn Smith has played just seven AFLW games, but is one of the main faces promoting this season. A TikTok video shot her to social media fame overnight.

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James McAvoy buzzes with manic energy in this clever horror

Horror remake Speak No Evil is a clever but nauseating frightener about the consequences of remaining silent in the face of rampant domestic abuse.

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Hugo Weaving rarely does TV. He made an exception for Slow Horses

The Australian actor steps into season four of the British spy thriller, playing the American leader of a mercenary group.

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The most unbearable sound in the world? It’s silence

Forget peace and quiet. Give me peace and loud.

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Chalmers has every right to comment on what the Reserve Bank is doing to the economy

The RBA has a job to do, but let’s never forget it’s a bunch of unelected people wielding what amount to extraordinary powers. It’s not infallible, and it should not be verboten for an elected parliamentarian to note the effects…

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Ten things we’ll never understand about Singapore

Singapore is one of our most frequent stopover cities, but misconceptions about the city-state abound, and so does cultural confusion.

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What Aussie flyers need to know about the new ‘pets in cabins’ rules

Changes are afoot for pet owners and those who’d rather not share the skies with dogs and cats. So how will the proposed new scheme work?

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Councils say new state charges put kids’ vaccine program at risk

Councils say they were promised free use of the state’s immunisation record platform – until the Department of Health sent the bill.

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‘Evidence not ideology’: Major overhaul of the NSW high school curriculum

Studying the Holocaust will be mandatory under a revised high school history syllabus that also include compulsory units on Aboriginal perspectives on colonisation.

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The mystery twist that marked the beginning of the end for Blues’ season

Carlton were flying … and then Charlie Curnow lost his footing in a pre-game warm-up.

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‘The best the world has to offer’: Where (and why) Perth people travel

From surfers who ‘dry out and get cranky’ if they stray far from the coast, to those who call Europe the ultimate education, there’s ample inspiration here.

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Inspired by Pamela Anderson, I went to a glamorous event not wearing any makeup

What rocked my world was realising how out of date my attitudes were around how women should look in high-stakes social environments.

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Home values declined in a third of suburbs. Here’s where they fell most

Thanks to higher interest rates and more homes on the market, buyers have increased choice this spring – and it’s showing.

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Australia’s nature-positive laws at risk as WA drives ‘nature negative’

The West Australian government, and sections of our media, are presenting a false picture of what WA voters want to the rest of the country.

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Back in a fortnight: councillor suspended over ‘playground killer’ jibes

With just weeks to go before local council elections in Melbourne, things are getting weird.

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WA leaky pipes fix could hit $1 billion: BGC

New figures the home builder has released have blown previous cost estimates out of the water.

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The morbid reason house prices will soar in the western suburbs

Prices are predicted to go through the roof in some of Perth’s most tightly held neighbourhoods.

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10 of Sydney’s top taco specials (spoiler: they’re not all on Tuesdays)

On the hunt for a bargain taco? We’ve wrapped up the city’s best deals, many including cut-price margaritas, too.

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Why veterans want pokies clubs to remove ‘RSL’ from their names

RSL boss Mick Bainbridge made the call as analysis shows the $1.3 million that clubs donated to veteran welfare is about the same that one club donated to its own golf club.

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Fight over ownership of Paddington bowlo goes to High Court

Plans to return the abandoned Paddington site to Indigenous owners were challenged by a secretive millionaire. Now, the High Court will decide its fate.

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This spine-chilling river safari is why some of us come to Africa

We’re not here for the fang-and-claw dramas of the savannah, but to feel the majesty of the world’s second-largest tropical rainforest.

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12 of Melbourne’s top taco specials (spoiler: they’re not all on Tuesdays)

You can get $5 tacos at some of Melbourne’s favourite Mexican joints – if you know when to go.

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What’s in and out for new ferry wharves along busy Sydney route

The state government is facing renewed calls to put on more services, stops and larger ferries to cater for growing populations along the Parramatta River.

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Harris clearly beat Trump – not that you’d know it from the rightwing media. Shame on them | Emma Brockes

From the likes of Fox News has come a masterclass in post-debate pretzel logic. Surely the excuses must run out soonShort of sticking two pencils up his nose and muttering the word “wibble”, Trump’s appearance on the debate stage on…

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‘Brat, slay, ick’: zoo marketing blurb written by gen Z staff goes viral

Millions have viewed TikTok video starring deadpan Northumberland zoo directors and animals with ‘main character energy’Ralph the raccoon is very demure, very mindful; the prairie dogs are poppin’; the bats are brat and Stilton the goat, in his mind at…

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Ødegaard set to miss Spurs and Manchester City games with ankle injury

Arsenal captain hurt playing for NorwayChampions League tie at Atalanta is four days after SpursArsenal are still waiting to discover the full extent of Martin Ødegaard’s ankle injury but their captain is expected to be unavailable for at least three…

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After decades of trial and error, I think I’ve nailed the perfect handshake | Adrian Chiles

Too firm, and you leave them wincing. Too flaccid and they treat you with contempt. Truly, handshakes are a minefieldNearly 40 years ago I was introduced to a builder called Ambrose in a very dodgy pub in Birmingham. The moment…

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‘They’re all desperate’: Clover Moore on defying ageism, sexism and political enemies to seek a record sixth term

Has the ‘Clover show’ run too long? After 20 years in the top job, the Sydney lord mayor says there’s still more to do Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastClover Moore says ageism and sexism…

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Inside Eraring, the giant coal-fired power station that escaped a 2025 death sentence

Shifts in the plant’s control room look a lot different now to what they did 20 years ago – largely because of the progress of renewablesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWhen Jono Lawless began work…

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Socceroos’ malaise one of their own making as familiar flaws remain exposed | Joey Lynch

Australia coach Graham Arnold will ponder mis-steps taken in World Cup qualifiers but must also search for ways to make the most of his squad “It’s not like a disaster,” Graham Arnold said, a sense of frustration, bordering on simmering…

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A terrace house is for sale in Sydney for $22m. The grotesquely unfair capital gains discount is partly to blame | Greg Jericho

The government is giving property investors a massive tax break instead of building and buying new social and affordable homesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThis week a friend who lives in Sydney posted a link…

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Jonny Hawkins: the 10 funniest things I have ever seen (on the internet)

This performer finds the internet too noisy and hates trends. This is – suitably – a very eclectic listGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailWhen I was asked to submit my 10 funniest things on the internet, I panicked. Will…

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Elle Macpherson, misinformation and making sense of the wellness industry - podcast

By now you would have seen the countless stories about supermodel Elle Macpherson and her breast cancer treatment choices. Most of the headlines and articles amplified her decision to forgo some standard medical treatments in favour of alternative therapies.But what…

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Kid Snow review – boxing period drama set in outback Australia pulls its punches

Billy Howle and Phoebe Tonkin give compelling performances, but as a sports movie and a period drama Paul Goldman’s film is going through the motionsGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailTent boxing is an interesting subject for a movie: a…

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Timelapse shows Airport Fire raging through California's Santiago Peak – video

Timelapses have captured the dramatic moment the Airport Fire swept across Santiago Peak, which spans Orange and Riverside Counties in southern California. Monitoring cameras showed flames racing through the shrubbery and surrounding pylons in the area, blanketing the camera lens…

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Superquiz, Thursday, September 12

Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz.

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Protesters storm Mexico's senate after lawmakers approve plan to overhaul judiciary – video report

Mexico’s senate has given final approval to a sweeping overhaul of the judiciary, clearing the biggest hurdle for a controversial constitutional revision that will make all judges stand for election, a change that critics fear will politicise the judicial branch…

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‘Now I owned a private war’: Lee Miller and the female journalists who broke battlefield rules

Evading detention and ‘the convenience question’, stowing away and sweet-talking soldiers, Miller and her cohort were able to deliver some of the most striking reporting of the second world warIn August 1944, the photographer and war journalist Lee Miller was…

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Northern Beaches deputy mayor Georgia Ryburn to take on teal in Pittwater

Ryburn’s preselection paves the way for a tough contest with teal candidate Jacqui Scruby, who narrowly missed out on claiming the seat in 2023.

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US inflation softens to lowest level since February 2021 as Fed prepares to cut interest rates

Consumer price index rose at annual rate of 2.5% as inflation continues to fade but people still grapple with higher pricesPrice growth continued to soften in the US last month, falling to its lowest level since February 2021 as the…

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Cartoons of the week

The best Herald artworks of the week from across the board.

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The second 2024 US presidential debate for Trump, the first for Harris — and factchecks - video

The second 2024 US presidential debate took place Tuesday night in Philadelphia. Many of the debate rules — microphones only switched on for the speaker, no studio audience — were the same, but there were two key differences this time around.…

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Why Ginnivan's antics may fuel Port's fire

The panel weighed in on the recent social media antics of Hawthorn goal sneak Jack Ginnivan.

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Details revealed around biggest ever Australian football deal

Gold Coast youngster Mac Andrew is has made history, as he signs a $12 million nine-year contract with the Suns.

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Macrae's lack of game time in Dogs' spotlight

Frustrations and tensions are boiling over at the Western Bulldogs, with Jack Macrae's game time the reason behind his trade request.

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Nude descending a staircase on a skateboard: Jan Hakon Erichsen’s viral video art

The artist explains how he became an Instagram star by smashing vegetables, popping balloons – and nearly killing himself with a knife sculptureMaybe you know him as the balloon guy. Or the knife guy. Or the guy who bashes vegetables…

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When celebrities get touchy

And common sense takes flight.

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WA government refuses to commit to date to close youth detention centre

The Western Australian government has refused to commit to a date to close the controversial Unit 18 youth detention centre despite pleas from human rights advocates.

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About 38,000 guns handed over under WA's buyback scheme

About 38,000 guns have been handed over to authorities under the WA government's buyback scheme

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Two children die after devastating house fire in Sydenham

Victoria Police confirmed two girls died in hospital this morning surrounded by family, while their brother is fighting for life.

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As it happened: Dozens arrested as demonstrators disrupt Melbourne weapons expo

Anti-war demonstrators have vowed to continue to protest after a day of violent clashes in which members of the group pelted police with horse poo, rocks, eggs, beer bottles, tomatoes, canned food and a mild acid.

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Mac signs one with the lot: One of the AFL’s biggest-ever deals for Gold Coast Sun

Mac Andrew has signed one of the biggest-ever AFL deals and is potentially locked in at the Gold Coast for the next 10 years.

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What is the point of an expo of war’s hardware?

Age read react to the military expo in Melbourne and the social media proposal by the PM.

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Her face was plastered on stamps. But her life was then ‘thrown upside down’

Two years after having her face etched on stamps, a champion hit rock bottom. Now, she is calling for change to ensure others do not suffer the same fate.

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M.A.S.H, Seinfeld ... Bluey? Why a show set in Brisbane is taking over the world

Bluey just became the most-watched TV show in America this year. I asked a US-based adult fan club why. Their responses were both varied and fascinating.

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Former right-wing senator, Sky News host may get cabinet role if LNP wins power, MP suggests

Although denied by leader David Crisafulli, speculation has been rife that former conservative senator Amanda Stoker could be parachuted into an LNP cabinet.

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Tom Papley crashed his car on his way to the SCG, then starred for the Swans

Tom Papley had a less-than-ideal build-up to his first game back for the Swans since suffering an ankle injury.

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‘No needles’: Coach Cleary says son Nathan ready for Crichton challenge

Ivan Cleary says minor-premiers Melbourne deserve the tag of premiership favourites heading into the finals.

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‘Mean, hateful’: Magistrate scolds man who dumped ex-girlfriend’s snakes in Coogee

Justin Downs, 26, destroyed two python enclosures before releasing the pets Bagel and Mango in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.

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Bombshell allegations of bullying, sexual harassment in Queensland Department of Justice

9News can reveal explosive allegations of sexual harassment and bullying in the Queensland Department of Justice.

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Former inmate becomes guard at Queensland correctional facility

An investigation has been launched into how a former inmate became a prison guard at the Townsville Correctional Centre.

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Five-year-old’s heartwarming project during cancer battle

A Gold Coast family is sharing their story, documenting the ups and downs of their five-year-old's leukaemia treatment.

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‘Fireball’ Leniu keeping cool with reggae music before return to Penrith

The Roosters prop expects his old Panthers crew will know exactly how to get under his skin.

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I had a miscarriage, but I couldn’t find the words to tell my mother

My mother’s dominant and exclusive language is Mandarin, a language for which I possess the vocabulary of a 10-year-old native speaker.

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Police chief lashes ‘hypocritical’ protesters as city prepares for more unrest

Anti-war protesters have vowed to return for more demonstrations against the Land Forces expo after a day of violent clashes with police.

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'Prepare for war': Leniu's message to former teammates

Spencer Leniu will return to Penrith for the first time since his departure at the end of last season, and is ready for a barrage of sledges from his former teammates.

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Better Together: Is communal living the answer to modern malaise? – video

In the rolling hills of central Italy sits Honeydew, an eco-community created as a direct response to the isolation of the Covid pandemic, enabled by modern technology and aiming to address the profound changes the climate crisis looks set to bring.…

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Aldi fruit and veggies voted most affordable and fresh by consumers

Consumers have voted Aldi as their favorite supermarket to buy fresh fruit and veggies from, a survey has shown.

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Swans captain to miss preliminary final; Hawks unveil Frost replacement; rugby league cashes in on lack of Melbourne AFL finals

The Swans announced on Wednesday night that skipper Callum Mills will miss the side’s preliminary final, while Hawks coach Sam Mitchell knows he can’t replace the dependable Sam Frost for the Hawks’ must-win final this week.

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Man stabbed after confronting attempted intruder

A man is recovering from stab wounds after he was attacked while confronting a man breaking into houses.

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Police investigating if separate alleged armed robberies overnight are linked

NSW Police are investigating an alleged armed robbery and attempted robbery at two Sydney pubs overnight.

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Man charged with murder after disagreement turned deadly

A man has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting two men over a personal disagreement in western Sydney last year.

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‘I regret being a little bit poor’: Doon Mackichan on stardom, Smack the Pony and never selling out

As an actor and comedian, she has worked with some patronising colleagues and creepy directors – but has always played the game on her own terms. She discusses Botox, nudity, universal credit and life as an uncompromising artistOne of my…

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Researchers have 'absolute breakthrough' in search for MND cure

Melbourne researchers are one step closer to finding a cure for motor neurone disease.

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Workmate did not know about plan to murder wife, killer tells court

A man who murdered young mother Kelly Wilkinson has told a jury a workmate accused of aiding him in the crime did not know of his plan to kill.

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Indigenous leader Geoff Clark found guilty of stealing $920k

An Indigenous leader who rubbed shoulders with Nelson Mandela and the Dalai Lama stole more than $920,000 from Aboriginal organisations to pay his personal legal fees and house expenses.

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Guns, sandwiches and a 60-tonne tank: Inside the Land Forces expo

The Land Forces arms expo features weaponry that can kill en masse, alongside armour to protect military dogs. And more lanyards than you can poke a howitzer at.

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Former SA Liberal leader takes medical leave after white powder 'deepfake'

Former SA Liberal leader David Speirs has taken medical leave after claiming a video of him snorting white powder was a deepfake.

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Motive unclear after teen lured outside and murdered in ambush

Detectives are still trying to find a potential motive for why a 19-year-old man was murdered in a "furious", premeditated attack at his Adelaide home.

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Concerns rise over safety at Qld construction site after worker impaled in neck

The life-threatening incident at Brisbane’s Centenary Bridge site has thrown a spotlight on the safety of Queensland projects.

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Dutton vows more trucks and drilling if elected next year

Peter Dutton is vowing for more trucks, more drilling and more mines if elected next year.

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Texts to high-profile journalist about Bruce Lehrmann trial revealed

Janet Albrechtsen asked former judge Walter Sofronoff, KC, for a copy of potential adverse findings weeks before he delivered his report on Lehrmann’s prosecution.

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Police injured, dozens arrested after violent anti-war protest

Twenty-four police officers have been injured and 39 people have been arrested following a violent anti-war protest outside a weapons expo in Melbourne.

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Hard truths of obesity should be faced head on

Jenna Price’s reaction to being told she is fat is a welcome intervention. She knew already but it took getting a balanced plan to deal with it – the Live Life Well program devised by Sydney University – to deliver…

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As it happened: WA news on Wednesday, September 11

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Broadway hit Kimberly Akimbo and David Williamson classic on Melbourne Theatre Company’s 2025 program

MTC to stage Williamson’s 1971 debut The Removalists as a response to national domestic violence crisis, as well as comedies and ShakespeareGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailDavid Williamson’s 1971 classic The Removalists will be staged by the Melbourne Theatre…

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Experts deliver verdict on Harris-Trump debate

Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump went head-to-head on key issues in fiery 90-minute debate.

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Seeds are the most underrated superfood. Here’s how to add them to your diet

From sesame and pumpkin to hemp and chia, seeds are often overlooked. Here are the health benefits for each type, and how to eat more of them.

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Man charged over theft of Oarsome Foursome Olympic medals

Police still searching for the three gold and one silver medal allegedly stolen from Olympic hero’s car.

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‘Skibidi’: Payman opposes social age limit in speech to gen Z and gen Alpha – video

Independent senator Fatima Payman has made a speech in the Senate addressed to the sigmas of Australia (AKA gen Z and gen Alpha), saying the government are ‘capaholics’ and ‘yapaholics’. Payman criticised the government's response to the cost-of-living and housing…

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ASX slips as big four banks decline; lithium miners rally

The Australian sharemarket closed in the red, with banks and energy companies weighing on investor sentiment.

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Greene's melee exchange with Papley revealed

Tom Papley has revealed with Toby Greene said to him during their melee

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Afternoon Update: a contentious Harris v Trump debate; fiery confrontations at weapons expo protest; and Raygun tops world rankings

Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Afternoon Update here, and start your day with our Morning Mail newsletter.Hello and welcome to Afternoon Update.Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have sparred in a contentious presidential…

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Police await doctors’ clearance to interview mother over death of her two sons

The woman who police believe fatally stabbed her two young sons to death at their Blue Mountains home has written extensively about her own mental health.

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McBride family speak after Hunter Valley bus driver sentencing

Nadene McBride's sister, Leoni Bowey and daughter Ameliah speak outside the Newcastle District Court following the sentence of Hunter Valley bus driver Brett Button.

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Ex-Churchie swim coach who assaulted schoolgirl appeals criminal record

A court has heard how there was a 900-odd message exchange between the former coach, Benjamin James David Allen, and the complainant.

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The price of hope: Clubs feast on members’ hunger for grand final tickets

AFL supporters know all too well that it’s the hope that kills you. But when it comes to ensuring a grand final ticket, it can also kill your wallet.

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Albo is protecting the kids! (Does not include protecting them from gambling ads, climate change or going to jail) | First Dog on the Moon

WTF? Hop off Albo! Gadzooks!Sign up here to get an email whenever First Dog cartoons are publishedGet all your needs met at the First Dog shop if what you need is First Dog merchandise and prints Continue reading...

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Freddy and The Eighth's Tips - Finals Week 1

Brad Fittler and Andrew Johns reveal their tips and predictions forFinals Week 1 of the 2024 NRL Premiership season

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Why Harris’ strong debate performance is good for Australia

The US presidential debate ushered Kamala Harris into American lounge rooms – and showed the world the election race has caught fire.

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Anthony Albanese lists $1.9m Sydney investment property

When the tenant was issued with an eviction notice, he hoped to use it as a chance to spark debate about tenants’ rights. What followed was a media maelstrom.

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Blue Mountains community shocked after two boys found dead at home

The Blue Mountains community has been left shocked and grieving after two boys were found dead at their home.

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Indigenous leader Geoff Clark facing jail time for years-long community theft, fraud

Clark could be jailed after being found guilty of pilfering more than $1 million from Indigenous community organisations to pay off ballooning personal debt.

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Man charged after Olympic medals allegedly stolen from ‘Oarsome Foursome’ rower’s car in Melbourne

Victoria police arrest 47-year-old after alleged theft of Drew Ginn’s medals in Docklands last weekFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastA man has been charged after…

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US politics: who won the Trump and Harris debate? – podcast

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris met face to face for the first time on a debate stage in Philadelphia.So who won the showdown? What did we learn about what they would do in the Oval Office? And will it really…

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Police officer accused of killing 95-year-old Clare Nowland with stun gun to argue he used reasonable force, court hears

Senior constable Kristian White due to face four-week trial for manslaughter of Cooma aged-care resident. He has pleaded not guiltyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA police officer…

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‘No connection’ between man’s suicide and his UK talk show appearance: coroner

Inspired by Jerry Springer, Kyle, far more combative than his US counterpart, presided over domestic squabbles and teased out as much drama as possible.

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No access to fresh air: Children held in ‘inadequate’ adult watch houses for weeks

Children being held in adult watch houses for extended periods of time are using mattresses to surround themselves when using the toilet.

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Minor traffic accident that left two dead on Anzac Bridge

Sydney driver Adeeb Sukkar has been found guilty of dangerous driving causing the deaths of Amy Lim and Hongyi Zhang in 2022.

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Melbourne anti-war protesters face off with police outside defence industry expo – in pictures

An alliance of dozens of activist groups rally outside Land Forces expo at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on Wednesday as part of a week-long demonstration against the arms industryPepper spray used and fires break out as weapons expo protesters…

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Hunter Valley crash bus driver takes the stand during sentencing trial

Brett Button has taken the stand in his sentencing trial, after being found responsible for the deaths of 10 people in a crash in the Hunter Valley last year.

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Woman started crying and said ‘it was hurting’ when high-profile Sydney man allegedly raped her, court told

The man, who cannot be named, has pleaded not guilty to 12 charges including six counts of rapeGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA woman claims she cried and said “it was hurting” her when a…

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When two tradies in Antarctica had time off, they snapped pics like this

In an unexpected bonus, a chef and a carpenter at the country’s Antarctic stations turned out to be excellent photographers.

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Sydney man charged over ‘brazen’ fatal shooting

Ayman Manly allegedly shot two men on a Sydney street. One died at the scene.

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Anthony Albanese says connection between sport and gambling 'needs to be broken' – video

The prime minister seemed to give his fullest defence of a partial gambling ad ban when asked during question time whether his government was 'ignoring the vast majority of Australians' call to fully ban gambling advertising as soon as possible'.…

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Sydney teacher allegedly raped student three times

Maths teacher Roj Dalisay, who taught at a large Sydney Catholic school, allegedly assaulted a student for more than a year.

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‘Do you still want this?’ How Xerri fought back from the brink

The Bulldogs offered Bronson Xerri an out during pre-season. Now they want to extend his time in Belmore.

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‘We need to invest’: de Rozario warns of Brisbane Paralympics failure after Paris slide

Five-time Paralympian Madison de Rozario says better Paralympic funding is the only way to improve Australia’s fortunes.

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‘Lions are better off going to South Africa’: Waugh responds as Wallabies slammed

The Wallabies’ record loss saw one ex-England star bemoan the “proper dark” state of Australian rugby, and suggest the Lions tour South Africa instead.