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Pinned to a bed and knocked off her feet: The claims against mayor’s ex-partner
Police served the former partner of the one-time Liberal candidate Sarah McMahon with an interim apprehended domestic violence order over the alleged events.
Dramatic arrest vision after police pursuit through eastern suburbs
Two men were arrested after reports of a man wearing a balaclava and carrying a gun near the home of John Ibrahim. There is no suggestion of wrongdoing on his part.
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Art
Inside the campaign to take down Rinehart’s portraits
Rinehart lobbied Seven chief executive Ryan Stokes in a campaign the National Gallery of Australia feared would be weaponised by Peter Dutton in parliament.
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Media & marketing
Rupert Murdoch’s attempt to rule from the grave is a tale stranger than fiction
Through the decades, the media billionaire has been no stranger to taking risks – but this latest roll of the succession dice is next level.
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Business columnist
Roundup class action over alleged cancer link fails
A Federal Court judge has dismissed a class action lawsuit alleging weed-killer Roundup causes cancer, but said further scientific research could possibly reveal a compelling link.
Why the beds in Paris could end up costing an athlete their Olympic dream
The effect of poor quality sleep can be the difference between an athlete achieving Olympic glory or going home tired, medalless, and with a sore back.
Ten airport hotels so good you’ll be praying for a layover
From JFK’s retro dream TWA to sleeping in the cockpit of a vintage plane in Stockholm, here are 10 of the best ways to spend the night at an airport.
A banh mi-pho hybrid inspired by The Bear’s beef sandwich
Is this juicy, limited-edition sanger a smart union or a flawed creation? Sandwich watch hands down its verdict.
‘Get down! Get out!’ Surviving Beirut’s 2020 blast
Four years ago, a port explosion pulverised Beirut. An Australian writer describes the shocking aftermath.
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US Votes 2024
Biden gives the speech he never wanted to, and does it with passion and grace
Four days after withdrawing from the presidential race, Joe Biden says the time is right to “pass the torch to a new generation”.
Prince Harry says fight with British media ‘central piece’ in family breakdown
Harry has also blamed the British media for the death of his mother Princess Diana in a 1997 car crash.
David Morrow farewell: ‘One of the best broadcasters this country will see’
The longtime radio and television veteran was farewelled on the same day competition begun in Paris - with a new tribute announced in his honour.
They were the last Aussies to go 1-2 in the same race. They think it could happen again – with a world record
Sam Short and Elijah Winnington are Australia’s big gold medal hopes in the opening event of the swimming program. And it might take a world record to win it.
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Ledecky’s stone-faced response to question about ‘tosser’ Phelps
The US swimming legend is out to trash Australia’s opening night in the pool by upsetting Ariarne Titmus in the 400m freestyle.
Is it pasta or is it a frittata? It’s both and it’s your new family favourite
A humble recipe with just a handful of ingredients, this thrifty frittata is one of my childhood favourites.
Why we really need to talk about the Presumed Innocent finale
The TV adaptation of Scott Turow’s courtroom thriller ended with a twist you may or may not have seen coming.
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Train journeys
Africa’s first high-speed train puts Australia to shame
Morocco’s Al Boraq high-speed train provides an excellent service with international-standard facilities and operation.
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Paris 2024
‘Serious error of judgment’: Australian swim coach admits to helping rival
Michael Palfrey was admonished by the AOC for saying he hopes a South Korean swimmer he coaches wins gold – even though he will compete against two Australians on night one at the Games.
The beautiful Games: Your ultimate guide to the Olympic venues
From beach volleyball at the Eiffel Tower to equestrian at Versailles, Paris 2024 will be staged at some of the world’s most famous landmarks.
Aussie gold medal hope ‘on track’ for Olympics after Teahupo’o wipeout
One of men’s surfing’s gold medal favourites is being assessed just days out from the start of the Olympics surfing event in Tahiti.
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Paris 2024
Thieves steal Australian BMX champion’s gear
A video shared by Martin on Instagram shows smashed window of team van as reigning Olympic champion talks through a robbery.
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NRL 2024
The $1.25m contract black holes hurting battling NRL clubs
The true cost of moving on an unwanted NRL player has been revealed as Parramatta seek a different strategy for future contract negotiations.
Your 2024 NRLW guide: Team to beat, player to watch and rookie on the rise
Here’s your guide to the 2024 NRLW season before the first match gets under way between the Knights and the Roosters in Newcastle on Thursday night.
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Secret review to decide on removing ports for housing at Glebe Island
The state government has commissioned a secret review from a former Treasury boss into whether the working ports at Glebe Island should be moved to make way for high-density housing.
Bruce Lehrmann enlists new lawyer for defamation fight
The former Liberal staffer is seeking to overturn a damning Federal Court defamation decision that concluded he raped Brittany Higgins in Parliament House.
James Ruse principal leaves top-performing selective for rival all-girls school
The outgoing head of James Ruse Agricultural High Rachel Powell said she believes in parents having “school choice” between single-sex and co-ed options.
‘Toughest person we know’: Surfer’s leg washes up on beach after shark attack
Kai McKenzie is in a stable condition after marathon surgery to reattach his right leg following the encounter at Port Macquarie.
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Man dead after two-car crash on northern beaches
The driver in his 80s crossed three lanes of traffic and a median strip before his car was T-boned by an SUV travelling along Pittwater Road, witnesses said.
Politics
O’Connor, Burney confirm retirements as MPs jostle for promotion in reshuffle
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the resignations will allow him to refresh his ministry after two years with an unchanged team.
Business
The ‘secret battle’ over the future of the Murdoch empire
Rupert Murdoch is locked in a legal battle against three of his children over the family’s media empire, according to a sealed court document obtained by The New York Times.
World
Gunman researched JFK assassination before trying to kill Trump, says FBI
The 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks is believed to have done a Google search one week before the shooting of “How far away was Oswald from Kennedy?
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Lawyer to Sam Ibrahim, Salim Mehajer pitches Watsons Bay home for sale
The barbed wire has come down from Watsons Bay home of criminal lawyer Brett Galloway ahead of a pre-spring house sales campaign.
Sydney house prices hit record high, but cracks start to show
The median Sydney house now costs $1.66 million, but some premium areas haven’t been able to keep up.
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Put down the toothbrush. Your brushing schedule might need a rethink
Brushing, flossing and dentist visits – the secret to healthy teeth isn’t much of a secret. But there are a few good and bad habits dentists want us to think about.
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Harmless fun or bro culture gone bad? Why we’re still talking about Entourage
On its 20th anniversary, Entourage creator Doug Ellin defends the show’s legacy, the ‘idiotic revisionism’ it’s faced, and the prospect of a reboot.
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They were the last Aussies to go 1-2 in the same race. They think it could happen again – with a world record
Sam Short and Elijah Winnington are Australia’s big gold medal hopes in the opening event of the swimming program. And it might take a world record to win it.
‘One of the best broadcasters this country will see’: Sporting greats farewell David Morrow
The longtime radio and television veteran was farewelled on the same day competition begun in Paris - with a new tribute announced in his honour.
Panthers confident of fan support as English teams snap up Vegas tickets
The Panthers remain confident they will be the best-supported club in Las Vegas.
Webster in Paris
Paris 2024
Ledecky’s stone-faced response to question about Michael Phelps being a ‘tosser’
The US swimming legend is out to trash Australia’s opening night in the pool by upsetting Ariarne Titmus in the 400m freestyle.
‘No-brainer’ that Catley starts in Matildas’ Olympics opener against Germany
Australia’s captain has revealed that the mystery ‘lower leg injury’ that sidelined her for the warm-up loss to Canada 12 days ago was a calf niggle.
Aussie gold medal hope ‘on track’ for Olympics after Teahupo’o wipeout
One of men’s surfing’s gold medal favourites is being assessed just days out from the start of the Olympics surfing event in Tahiti.
Can the Matildas break through for an Olympic medal? We answer the burning questions
We dive into Australia’s tough group, the players to watch and injury concerns as Tony Gustavsson’s side strives for a medal.
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No Kerr, no medal? Think again when it comes to skilled and hungry Matildas
A first-up meeting with Germany will test Australia’s women’s team, but they have proved they’re up to any challenge.
Craig Foster
Football columnist
