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‘Not a random attack’:Man shot outside Sydney home identified

‘Not a random attack’:Man shot outside Sydney home identified

Car enthusiast Jack Cheung died after being shot several times in his beloved Hyundai i30. Police are now investigating links to organised crime.

Patient details exposed in cyberattack on Australian healthcare provider

More than 20 clinics across Australia were targeted in the breach that included test results,consultation notes and Medicare details.

‘Another nuclear option’:Iran may be ready to play its most dangerous card yet

The Strait of Hormuz,and Bab el-Mandeb

The Iranian regime has skilfully leveraged the Strait of Hormuz to its advantage,but it isn’t the only strategic waterway at its disposal to blunt the US.

‘I’m sorry’:Uni of Sydney boss apologises to Jewish students

Sydney University vice chancellor Mark Scott apologised to Jewish students and staff at the royal commission on Wednesday.

Mark Scott has apologised about his light-touch approach to a two-month pro-Palestinian campus encampment.

‘We need to redesign and rethink’:Aged care inspector-general says system is failing

The outgoing aged care watchdog said user co-payments and long wait times for home care packages were driving people into nursing homes and costing taxpayers.

‘I don’t want Australia to become like this’:The UK town Pauline Hanson fears

‘I don’t want Australia to become like this’:The UK town Pauline Hanson fears

The One Nation leader says this town highlights everything that’s wrong with Britain and the fate that awaits Australia. We ask the locals in Luton what they think.

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For the true believers:Albanese echoes Pope Leo in his own AI missive

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Pope Leo XIV.

As technology threatens to upend life as we know it,Albanese came with a message of reassurance and calm,on a mission to lower the collective heart rate.

Sydney firm faces liquidation over missing $17 million,fake bonds

The corporate regulator is seeking to wind up Sydney investment firm Capital Guard,raising concerns about the company’s handling of investor funds.

How an allegation of an affair between teammates rocked Australian cricket

How an allegation of an affair between teammates rocked Australian cricket

Ten days ago,the Australian women’s team paid public homage to Shane Warne to celebrate their World Cup win. Now,vice captain Ash Gardner finds herself mimicking him in another fashion.

World Rugby urged to act on hip-drop tackles as Roosters join fight for teen star

Treyvon Pritchard makes a break against France at the Junior World Championship.

Junior Wallabies star Treyvon Pritchard has been sidelined for several months. He will use that time to decide between the NRL or staying in rugby.

17m viewers and counting:World Cup bargain delivers ratings screamer for SBS

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is a ratings bonanza - which could make it harder for SBS to retain the rights in future.

Teen punks rally to stop beloved Sydney venue being demolished for a footpath

Teen punks rally to stop beloved Sydney venue being demolished for a footpath

The music fans say the community hall is “so much more” than just a building and provides a safe space for young people to gather in an area with few options.

Opinion
Vale

Australia may have adopted Sam Neill,but the traits we admired were Kiwi ones

Sam Neill’s climb to international stardom can be largely traced to his lead role alongside Judy Davis in the acclaimed 1979 Australia film My Brilliant Career.

The loss of the beloved Kiwi actor offers Australians a moment of reflection on our deep relationship with our trans-Tasman cousins.

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Anthony Dennis

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This Seoulful garlic chicken tray bake packs a rich and deeply savoury punch

The potatoes soak up every drop of a rich sauce made from gochujang,vinegar and soy.

Kevin has spent over $16,000 on his fish tanks:Inside the wet,wild world of ‘aquascaping’

Aquascaping enthusiast Kevin Chuang

Experts say aquascaping can help reduce stress,reconnect you with nature and encourage creativity.

Our five favourite luxury homes for sale right now

Luxury Toorak property.

Who needs to leave home when you have these lifestyle features at your fingertips?

Good with faces,bad with names? This four-time memory champion has a helpful hack.

Tansel Ali memorised two phone books in a month. He can help you remember a name

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FIFA World Cup 2026

France eliminated as Spain books World Cup final spot in commanding 2-0 win

France eliminated as Spain books World Cup final spot in commanding 2-0 win

It was a phenomenal performance by Spain. They stopped France,an exceptional team,from doing anything at all in the semi-final.

Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona are beloved by fans.
Opinion

I played against Maradona five times and Messi is better

It is futile for England to set traps for Argentina’s icon because he will see them coming a mile off and embarrass you in the process.

Graeme Souness
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Sydney

Two light rail fires on July 11 near Sydney QVB and Moore Park shut down almost the entire network for hours.

A fast-tracked scheme aimed to end a string of tram fires. There were two more blazes on the weekend

Two light rail fires on Saturday shut down almost the entire network for the day. There have been six fires in just four months.

Police investigate source of dirt sheet linking ALP figures to ICAC inquiry

Police investigate source of dirt sheet linking ALP figures to ICAC inquiry

Chris Saravinovski,the 23-year-old Bayside councillor,says he has spoken to police about an email purporting to be sent by him.

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City life

The $3.6b water and road fix that could unlock 130,000 homes in NSW

A development of Appin Road.

NSW remains one of only three jurisdictions yet to strike a deal with the Albanese government over a major infrastructure funding pool.

The $30,000 backyard wall that’s cost a Sydney man $200,000 – so far

Robert Wechsler is locked in a six-year legal dispute with Lane Cove Council

What began as a neighbour dispute has become a costly and protracted planning fight.

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Crime

Police fear ‘worst day care paedophile’ targeted remote Indigenous community

Hamish Tait;APY Lands

Hamish Tait,who was unmasked after this masthead fought a gag order over his name,travelled to central Australia and abused children,police believe.

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Why I signed Jarome Luai:Parramatta Eels coach answers critics

Is Parramatta’s signing of Jarome Luai just a short-term fix? Will his combination with Mitchell Moses work? Will young halves depart? Eels coach Jason Ryles has his say.

Zac Lomax,now with Super Rugby’s Western Force,has left a serious void out wide at Parramatta.
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PNG Chiefs table offer to Lomax,but any Wallabies debut is on ice

The code-hopping star has been targeted as a marquee signing as his hopes of a Test debut in rugby take a hit.

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Jarome Luai.

Why I signed Luai:Parramatta coach answers critics after shock transfer

Is Parramatta’s signing of Jarome Luai just a short-term fix? Will his combination with Mitchell Moses work? Will young halves depart? Eels coach Jason Ryles has his say.

Treyvon Pritchard makes a break against France at the Junior World Championship.

World Rugby urged to act on hip-drop tackles as Roosters join fight for teen star

A hip-drop tackle has sidelined Junior Wallabies star Treyvon Pritchard for several months. He will use that time to decide between the NRL or staying in rugby.

Zac Lomax,now with Super Rugby’s Western Force,has left a serious void out wide at Parramatta.
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NRL 2026

PNG Chiefs table offer to Zac Lomax,but any Wallabies debut is on ice

The code-hopping star has been targeted as a marquee signing as his hopes of a Test debut in rugby take a hit.

Erling Haaland celebrates his goal for Norway.

A 64-team FIFA World Cup? Maybe it’s not as bad as it sounds

Gianni Infantino has confirmed FIFA will consider expanding the World Cup from 48 to 64 teams. They’ve come up with far worse ideas than that. But who trusts FIFA to pull it off?

Scottie Scheffler of the United States signs autographs for fans ahead of the Open Championship at Royal Birkdale.

‘Meat pies and flat whites’:Smith’s plan to lure Scottie Scheffler to play in Australia

Rory McIlroy will return to the Australian Open later this year,but Cam Smith is hoping to attract more of the world’s best golfers down under.

Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina looks on during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 match between Argentina and Cabo Verde at Miami Stadium on July 03,2026 in Miami Gardens,Florida.

England v Argentina:This ultimate World Cup grudge match could get a little Messi

This semi-final will be,at its most fundamental,a game of football. But based on the campaigns of both teams,the history and the countless storylines,this collision has everything else.

I played against Maradona five times and Messi is better

I played against Maradona five times and Messi is better

It is futile for England to set traps for Argentina’s icon because he will see them coming a mile off and embarrass you in the process.

Graeme Souness

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