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Bangkok officials block Australian patient from voicing airline criticism

Keith Davis,centre,is whisked away,prevented from talking to reporters at Samitivej Srinakarin Hospital in Bangkok,Thailand,on Thursday.

In extraordinary scenes,staff surrounded an injured Australian from flight 321 in a hospital cafe when it became apparent he was about to talk to the media.

Sydney pro-Palestinian students suspended

Sydney University says some students have gone beyond the bounds of acceptable behaviour in protesting against the Israel-Gaza war.

The egg farm at the centre of the bird flu outbreak

Thousands of chickens have been killed to stem the spread of a deadly strain of bird flu,but the disease has already been discovered at a second poultry farm in the state’s south-west.

Popular NSW ski resort forced to close weeks ahead of season

Popular NSW ski resort forced to close weeks ahead of season

Australia’s most remote ski resort is scrambling to come up with a plan to open to the public before the season starts and roads close for the winter.

‘Hunger Games’ with Lachlan Murdoch,Rebekah Brooks in town as News plans shake-up

News Corp’s UK boss,Rebekah Brooks,is in town as the company plans a massive restructure of its Australian business.

News Corp’s top executives are in Sydney ahead of an overhaul of the group’s Australian news operations.

No ‘dirty deals done dirt cheap’:Why Murdoch teamed up with OpenAI

Rupert Murdoch has decided that a deal done with the ‘thieves and counterfeiters’ of AI is better than no deal.

Elizabeth Knight
Elizabeth Knight

Business columnist

Morrison holds the golden chicken trophy. Could Chalmers be next?

The prize for counting budget chickens will always be a tight contest when politicians spend so much of their time listening to themselves and each other.

David Crowe
David Crowe

Chief political correspondent

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Man critical,woman injured after stabbing in Marrickville

Two people have been rushed to hospital.

Two people are in hospital after a stabbing in Sydney’s inner west on Thursday evening.

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On the run for months,builder of collapsed home is convicted of fraud

George Khouzame,whose company built the Sydney house that collapsed last year,insists the charges were for “very,very,very,very low-end fraud”.

Bulldogs and Dragons fighting for a spot in top eight

Bulldogs and Dragons fighting for a spot in top eight

A place in the top eight,albeit potentially temporary,beckons as an all-Sydney clash at Accor Stadium kicks off Indigenous Round. Follow the action.

Swans look for a win over Bulldogs to cement spot at top of the ladder

Swans look for a win over Bulldogs to cement spot at top of the ladder

Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as the Bulldogs and Swans play at Marvel Stadium.

Warriors stand down Fonua-Blake for skipping team song

The manager of Addin Fonua-Blake has explained the bizarre walk-out that has cost the Warriors star the chance to play this weekend.

Designer Dion Lee prepares backstage for his fashion show during New York Fashion Week in February 2019.

Australian fashion label Dion Lee collapses

Designer label Dion Lee has appointed voluntary administrators in the latest high-profile business to come under pressure amid difficult economic conditions.

Why ‘green dot’-obsessed managers are ruining remote work

Workers once hid behind pot plants and pillars to avoid their boss’ roving eyes. These days,the ever-present ‘green dot’ is making it much harder.

Workers once hid behind pot plants and pillars to avoid their bosses’ roving eyes. These days,the “green dot” is making it much harder.

Jim Bright
Jim Bright

Careers contributor

NRL suspends Taylan May,Brandon Wakeham under no-fault rule

The footballing careers of Taylan May and Brandon Wakeham are under a cloud after they were officially stood down from playing duties.

This might be a five-star paradise,but its airport is a dismal one star

Prepare for queues to move at a glacial pace.

The queues are long and sweaty,the toilets are broken and the best thing about it is the view while taking off.

Broadway comes to Parramatta:New $188 million theatre for western Sydney

Winning design of the new $188 million Riverside Theatres.

After years of planning,a new theatre has been announced for Parramatta and it’s comparable to Sydney and Melbourne’s best.

I’m a control freak,but travelling without planning taught me a lesson

What if we can’t find a place to stay? Will we sleep in the car? These worries gnawed at the edges of my mind.

Natasha Bazika
Natasha Bazika

Travel writer

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NRL 2024

Steve Walters got a real honour.

Cocaine bust at Magic Round forces Suncorp Stadium corporate suite to be evacuated

A NSW man was arrested during the NRL Magic Round in Brisbane for allegedly possessing cocaine,prompting a corporate suite to be evacuated.

Blues playmaker Cody Walker was named man of the match in last year’s series finale.
Opinion

There’s one Rabbitoh NSW must pick for Origin. It’s not Latrell

Origin can bring out the best in players looking to escape the dramas at their club. Michael Maguire can do that with Souths’ mercurial star.

Andrew Johns
Andrew Johns

League columnist

Sydney

Mark Latham tweet ‘offensive,crass,vulgar’ but not defamatory,court told

Mark Latham tweet ‘offensive,crass,vulgar’ but not defamatory,court told

The former NSW One Nation leader is defending a defamation action brought against him by Sydney MP Alex Greenwich over an offensive and graphic tweet.

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Energy

Minns steps in to save country’s largest coal-fired power station

Minns steps in to save country’s largest coal-fired power station

The government will extend the operating life of Eraring,Australia’s largest coal-fired power station,until August 2027.

Thousands of Australians want a place at a top US university. Here’s how Rizina got hers

Rizina Yadav attended an Ivy League university

Australian students vying for entry to elite US and UK universities are beginning their college preparations from as young as 12.

Residents wake to shaking as quake hits south-west of Sydney

A 3.9 magnitude earthquake was felt near Goulburn.

The earthquake hit about 6.45am,as nearby residents reported feeling huge shakes and hearing strange noises.

A smoother bus ride is on the way to one of Sydney’s busiest CBDs

An electric bus charging system at Leichhardt depot in Sydney’s inner west.

A $115 million depot for electric buses will be built in Sydney’s north as the state plays catch-up with the rollout of charging stations and upgrades to existing depots.

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Ann Patchett will discuss her work with Meg Mason.

These are the 10 events not to miss at Sydney Writers’ Festival

This year’s literary feast offers a tantalising menu for lovers of all sorts of writing.

Shardlake

Shardlake is a fascinating protagonist in this 16th century murder mystery

Disabled actor Arthur Hughes plays an English barrister who gets to the bottom of the machinations that surround King Henry VIII.

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Property

Energy-efficient homes sell for more money.

How to sell your home for $112,000 more than your neighbour

A new report finds how to fetch a higher price,attract more online listing views and make a home more liveable in the meantime.

Some households under pressure have decided to sell.

‘Early warning sign’:Why property owners are selling their homes now

Owners are selling up in greater numbers this autumn than they were at the same time last year,new figures show.

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Sport

Jack de Belin tries to break the Bulldogs’ defence.

NRL round 12 LIVE:Canterbury Bulldogs v St George Illawarra Dragons at Accor Stadium

A place in the top eight,albeit potentially temporary,beckons as an all-Sydney clash at Accor Stadium kicks off Indigenous Round.

Manly coach Anthony Seibold.
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NRL 2024

Are Manly,Anthony Seibold and Isaac Moses still on the same page?

The Sea Eagles have told their coach that contract talks are on hold after three straight losses. But Seibold insists he didn’t storm out of a meeting on the eve of a season-defining clash.

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NRL 2024

‘The pressure is off now’:Meet the latest Hopoate to crack first grade

Lehi Hopoate will become the sixth member of the footballing clan to play first grade after being named to start at fullback for Manly on Friday night.

Taylan May’s career is clouded.

NRL suspends Taylan May,Brandon Wakeham under no-fault rule

The footballing careers of Taylan May and Brandon Wakeham are under a cloud after they were officially stood down from playing duties.

Ricky Ponting says the job of India coach would not fit into his lifestyle at the moment.

Australian great Ponting reveals approach over India coaching job

Australia great Ricky Ponting was sounded out for the India head coach’s role but the 49-year-old said he is not in the race to succeed Rahul Dravid in the high-profile job.

Angus Crichton’s manager was in talks with the Roosters.
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NRL 2024

Roosters ramp up Crichton bid after Panthers raid Tigers for marquee man Papali’i

The reigning premiers have landed a $750,000 star from the wooden spooners as the Roosters look to keep their own resurgent back-rower away from interested NRL rivals.

Addin Fonua-Blake has been stood down by the Warriors.
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NRL 2024

‘His emotions were intense’:Why Warriors star skipped team song

The manager of Addin Fonua-Blake has explained the bizarre walk-out that has cost the Warriors star the chance to play this weekend.

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