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‘Worse than Scott Morrison’:PM attacks Dutton for igniting climate wars

Althony Albanese and Peter Dutton have butted heads on climate.

Anthony Albanese says the Coalition’s plan to ditch Australia’s 2030 emissions-reduction target will put the nation at odds with “all of our important allies”.

US consulate in Sydney attacked,daubed in pro-Palestinian graffiti

The front of the US consulate in North Sydney,damaged by a sledgehammer and painted with red inverted triangles.

The US consulate in North Sydney was attacked early on Monday morning by a person wearing a hoodie and carrying a sledgehammer.

Coles imposes limits on eggs after bird flu outbreak

Hundreds of thousands of chickens have been destroyed after bird flu was found at five poultry farms,raising concerns about egg supply and prices.

CCTV footage reveals Mosley stumbling two hours after he left for walk

The body of British TV presenter Michael Mosley has been found.

The body of the popular presenter was found on Sunday,near the sea and close to a beach bar.

Exuberant medical broadcaster who popularised the 5:2 diet

Dr Michael Mosley turned his attention to sleep health.

Once described as “the great gonzo scientist of our times”,Dr Michael Mosley was happy to use himself as a guinea pig.

On his last Australian tour,he talked about sex,sleep and food

The broadcaster toured Australia last year and talked to us about the importance of sleep and how to do it well. You can listen to our podcast with him here.

Peter Costello’s inglorious end to an almost glorious career

Peter Costello’s inglorious end to an almost glorious career

The former treasurer would know more than most that careers in the public eye often end in failure.

Stephen Bartholomeusz
Stephen Bartholomeusz

Senior business columnist

How our spending habits have changed under two years of Albanese

We’re spending less on food than we were two years ago.

Consumers had to rearrange their shopping baskets since the May 2022 election to continue buying the items and services they need.

This US general says an Asia-Pacific NATO would help him sleep at night

As the number of Asia-Pacific security arrangements has risen,China has accused the US of a hidden agenda.

Downsizer pays $9.55m at auction for unit with jaw-dropping harbour views

Ward said the home had a “gun-barrel” view of the city.

The stunning and panoramic view took in both the CBD and the Harbour Bridge.

Man seriously assaulted with golf club,scissors in 20-hour ordeal:police

Police allege a 46-year-old was able to flag down a passing motorist after being repeatedly assaulted and held against his will in a western Sydney home.

A man flagged down a passing motorist after being repeatedly assaulted and held against his will in a home in Guildford in Sydney’s west,police allege.

The NSW ghost hospitals set to get more doctors and nurses

The state’s health system is under increasing pressure but the NSW government will pump millions into understaffed hospitals.

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I was supposed to be in Bali for my wife’s 50th. My passport had other plans

Our travel plans were in the hands of a faceless bureaucrat at Denpasar Airport,who the Jetstar desk predicted was almost certain to deny me entry.

Nick Bryant
Nick Bryant

Journalist and author

‘Stupid mistake’:Bizarre victory for Aussie champion as rival celebrates too early

Christine Majerus’ early celebration proves costly as Australian Ruby Roseman-Gannon (in yellow and white) pips her on the line.

An embarrassing miscalculation by an opponent just before the finish line in the final stage of the Tour of Britain handed Ruby Roseman-Gannon her first WorldTour triumph.

The Olympic swimming trials are brutal – and will make Australia bulletproof

Shayne Jack posted a time that would have won her a 2023 world championships 100m freestyle silver - except she didn’t even qualify for the event.

Many swimmers will not survive this week with their dreams intact. Those who do,however,will be able to navigate a nine-day meet in Paris and maybe even knock the United States off their perch.

Ravalawa sent straight to judiciary for swearing,Aloiai facing trip ban

The exiled St George Illawarra try-scorer was sent off in the dying minutes of a NSW Cup match. There’s been no leniency as he prepares to learn his fate.

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KING’S BIRTHDAY HONOURS

Allison Burns,OAM,with a photo of her daughter,Bella Rees,who died after swallowing a button battery.

Allison’s baby died after swallowing a battery. Now she’s credited with saving other children’s lives

Allison Burns receives the OAM for her work helping to prevent children dying from ingesting button batteries,as happened to her daughter,Bella.

Former premiers Mark McGowan (left) and Daniel Andrews,and former federal leader Simon Crean,have taken half of this year’s top King’s Birthday Honours.

King’s Birthday Honours 2024:The full list

Australians from all walks of life are recipients in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours. Here is the full list of those who have been recognised.

Sydney

An artist’s impression of Westleigh Park in Hornsby.

This Sydney council has to hand back ‘pork-barrelling millions’ for park that was never built

The grants program run by the former Coalition government went predominantly to Liberal and National electorates. One council’s been ordered to return the money.

What’s Opal Next Gen? Operator tapped to stay on longer as upgrade hits hurdles

The Opal ticketing network.

About 22,000 electronic Opal readers on buses and at train stations,light rail stops and ferry wharves will have to be replaced.

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Thousands of students caught cheating overwhelm uni integrity departments

The University of Sydney.

Experts fear a cheating black market is contributing to rising levels of students being caught cheating.

Scary scenes as massive Vivid crowds feared crush

The crowd following the Vivid drone show on Saturday night.

Vivid attendees say it was “lucky no one panicked” after a bottleneck risked causing a crowd crush after Saturday night’s drone show in Circular Quay.

There are 50,000 short-term rentals. The area with the most isn’t Byron Bay

The number of homes placed on the short term rental market on platforms such as Airbnb across NSW has hit 50,000

A levy on short-term rental accommodation is being considered by the government,but regional property owners say it would kill tourism.

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Roosters hooker Brandon Smith.
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Smith issued breach notice after skipping mid-season review

The Roosters held a mandatory player review the day after the team’s loss to the Cowboys. But Brandon Smith did not turn up.

Michael Cheika is out of work and could be tempted back by the Waratahs

‘Point of difference’:Why Eels are eyeing off Cheika,coaching rookies

Parramatta are aiming to have a new head coach by the end of June,ruling out Michael Maguire as the club weighs up left-field and untried options.

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Paula Kensington is selling her house in Marrickville.

Sydney’s market just slipped. Here’s which areas are strongest and weakest

Sydney’s property market has slowly come off the boil since the start of the year,but do the softer neighbourhoods spell what’s coming for the rest?

Gareth Hales has sold his luxury Dural acreage just two years after it bought it for $9.5 million.
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Exclusive Brethren’s leading family expected to cop a loss on $9.5m estate

The purchase of the luxury acreage by Gareth Hales two years ago “shocked the flock” for its opulence. Lucky for them,it had no mortgage.

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Latrell Mitchell and NSW need to work out their differences.

I’ve changed my mind on Latrell – now the Blues must do the same

The only winner out of the supposed animosity between NSW and Latrell Mitchell is Queensland. He could be dynamite in Melbourne … if he gets picked.

Andrew Webster
Andrew Webster

Chief Sports Writer

Shayne Jack posted a time that would have won her a 2023 world championships 100m freestyle silver - except she didn’t even qualify for the event.

The Olympic swimming trials are brutal – and will make Australia bulletproof

Many swimmers will not survive this week with their dreams intact. Those who do,however,will be able to navigate a nine-day meet in Paris and maybe even knock the United States off their perch.

Dragons winger Mikaele Ravalawa.

Ravalawa sent straight to judiciary for swearing,Aloiai facing trip ban

The exiled St George Illawarra try-scorer was sent off in the dying minutes of a NSW Cup match. There’s been no leniency as he prepares to learn his fate.

Christine Majerus’ early celebration proves costly as Australian Ruby Roseman-Gannon (in yellow and white) pips her on the line.

‘Stupid mistake’:Bizarre victory for Aussie champion as rival celebrates too early

An embarrassing miscalculation by an opponent just before the finish line in the final stage of the Tour of Britain handed Ruby Roseman-Gannon her first WorldTour triumph.

India fans celebrate at a viewing party in New York during the world cup clash with Pakistan.

‘We’re in the Big Apple!’:India fightback stuns Pakistan as cricket chases American dream

French basketball phenom Victor Wembanyama was among the celebrities in the stands for the T20 World Cup clash marketed as the most watched match ever.

Carlos Alcaraz outlasts Alexander Zverev to win maiden French Open final

Carlos Alcaraz outlasts Alexander Zverev to win maiden French Open final

The 21-year-old also became the seventh man,and the youngest,to claim major titles on all three surfaces.

Michael Cheika is out of work and could be tempted back by the Waratahs

‘Point of difference’:Why Eels are eyeing off Cheika,coaching rookies

Parramatta are aiming to have a new head coach by the end of June,ruling out Michael Maguire as the club weighs up left-field and untried options.

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