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US consulate in Sydney attacked with sledgehammer,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

About 560,000 chickens have now been slaughtered in an effort to curb the latest avian 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.

Two years of belt tightening:How our spending habits have changed under Albanese

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

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

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

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

England’s social event of the year:The Duke of Westminster’s wedding

Hugh Grosvenor,Duke of Westminster and Olivia Grosvenor,Duchess of Westminster wave and smile to well-wishers after their wedding ceremony.

British tabloids dubbed it the society wedding of the year as Hugh Grosvenor,one of the UK’s richest people,married Olivia Henson at a ceremony attended by Prince William.

Stop using Trump-like tactics on climate change,independent MPs warn Dutton

Allegra Spender,Monique Ryan,Zoe Daniel and Peter Dutton.

Teal independents,who won seats from the Coalition’s heartland at the 2022 election,say Peter Dutton’s climate policies will hurt the economy and environment.

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A play called Julia made me furious – about the national debates we keep stifling

We need to talk about misogyny,racism and much more. It doesn’t help when even the ABC is intimidated.

Sean Kelly
Sean Kelly

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Qantas’ plans for a “Wellness Zone” on board its non-stop flights from Australia’s east coast to London and New York took out the passenger comfort award.

Qantas’ interior plans for epic long-haul flights win top award

A giant wraparound entertainment screen in business class and a win for Qantas’ epic long-haul flight plans featured at this year’s aircraft interiors expo.

Michael Gebicki
Michael Gebicki

The Tripologist

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

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 Sydney home,police allege.

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

An artist’s impression of Westleigh Park in Hornsby.

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.

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.

Jacob Goldstein with his daughter Elissa Goldstein in 1992.

My family nominated Dad for the Order of Australia before he died. Today he becomes a member

Dad worked in hospitals for over 40 years and led a cardiothoracic unit for seven years,but he was humble about his achievements to the point of obfuscation.

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

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

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

McGrath promoted up the order to lead honours

The legendary fast bowler is among more than 700 Australians to be recognised with King’s Birthday Honours.

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.

‘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.

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KING’S BIRTHDAY HONOURS

Mark McGowan’s hardline policies during the pandemic resulted in celebrity-like fandom in WA and gained him a record-breaking 90 per cent approval rating.

‘We won’t see another quite like him’:Mark McGowan gets top honour

Love him or hate him,WA’s newest Companion of the Order of Australia Mark McGowan left behind an unforgettable legacy.

Former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews.

Daniel Andrews tops King’s Birthday Honours

The former premier’s public health role and Big Build legacy have helped put him in the company of next governor-general Sam Mostyn on this year’s honours list.

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Thousands of students caught cheating overwhelm university integrity departments

Experts fear a cheating black market involving international students and visa fraud 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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‘I have to live with it’:The people trying to hide from Google

Online reputation management.

Australians are paying big money to online reputation management experts to manipulate search engines and remove content – but with mixed success.

‘Turn them back at the border’:Call for ban on forced labour goods

Shein is the 14th most downloaded free application on Apple’s Australian app store.

Shein and Temu are soaring in popularity,but experts say the risk of forced labour needs to be investigated and some brands should be banned.

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NRL 2024

Latrell Mitchell and NSW need to work out their differences.
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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

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.

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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.

Manly prop Josh Aloiai.

Manly’s Aloiai facing ban for blatant trip

The Sea Eagles prop is the latest star to be caught up in the NRL’s tripping outbreak after deliberately bringing down Penrith’s Daine Laurie.

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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