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The portrait Gina wants removed:Billionaire locked in battle with gallery

Australia’s richest person,Gina Rinehart,and Indigenous artist Vincent Namatjira.

Australia’s richest woman wants the gallery to remove a portrait of her from an exhibition by Archibald Prize-winning Indigenous artist Vincent Namatjira.

We asked Australians what they thought of the budget. This is what they told us

We asked Australians what they thought of the budget. This is what they told us

We spoke to people about their thoughts and concerns ahead of,and immediately after,the budget. Here’s what they had to say.

‘People are still hurting’:Chalmers refuses to weigh in on interest rates,RBA

The treasurer also called on the Coalition to unveil the details of many of their policies,including their nuclear policy and increases to defence spending.

Dawson’s alleged ‘odd behaviour’ over children’s portraits

Chris Dawson,left,and sketches of his daughters commissioned by his wife Lynette in 1981 and completed in 1982.

A top prosecutor told Chris Dawson’s murder appeal the convicted wife killer appeared to show a “complete lack of sentiment towards his own children”.

Four people died when their car ran off the road. Now police believe they were being chased

Four victims,aged 24 to 50,were killed when a Mazda Ute hit a tree. Newly released footage shows the car being followed over a bridge.

Brendan Kerry,competing at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics,has been banned for life from US Figure Skating.

Three-time Olympic figure skater barred in US for sexual misconduct

Brendan Kerry,an Australian flag bearer at the Beijing Winter Olympics,has been barred from US figure skating after an investigation led by the country’s peak sports abuse authority.

The Legislative Council chamber was part of the renovation.

Inside the $22 million facelift for Australia’s oldest parliament

Removing mould and termite damage was one thing,finding someone to manufacture 14,000 buttons was quite another.

NSW Coalition tries to push through DV bail laws without reading them

Shadow attorney general Alister Henskens said the Coalition wanted to new bail laws to pass parliament by Thursday.

The shadow attorney-general wanted to suspend standing orders to allow new domestic violence laws to pass without consultation.

Tony Armstrong reveals the ‘thing’ he’ll never give up

The ABC News Breakfast presenter criss-crossed the country on a bike in search of people’s most precious possessions for his new show.

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NRL 2024

Why the Roosters won’t lose any more sleep over Fifita

The Roosters have withdrawn their offer for the million dollar Titans forward.

“No” is a word the Roosters have heard with unusual regularity. However,the club isn’t overly concerned about the David Fifita knockback.

Bennett agrees to $3m,three-year deal with South Sydney

Wayne Bennett is on his way back to the Rabbitohs.

South Sydney officials held a meeting with Wayne Bennett days out from Magic Round as they prepare to announce his return.

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EPL

Premier League exposes Postecoglou as a purist in an impure world

The Australian is running Tottenham with principle. But English football is not always good and nourishing,and Postecoglou is not always patient with deviation.

Former president Donald Trump walks to the courtroom following a break in his trial at Manhattan criminal court on May 9.

If the US election were held today,Trump would win

Donald Trump’s many outrages are plain for all to see,yet thus far he is playing the winning hand against Joe Biden.

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Mothballing Nauru’s detention centre could save $250 million in a year

The Nauru detention centre could be mothballed in 12 months.

Home Affairs expects the centre to move from an “active state” to “enduring capability” – empty but operated by a skeleton staff.

Schoolboys ranked this smart young woman. Her response is thrilling

Emmanuelle Mattana:

As a student,Emmanuelle Mattana faced the kind of schoolboy misogyny that made headlines last week. Her play,Trophy Boys,might just make a difference.

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Sydney

Does Merivale magic strike again at Good Luck Restaurant Lounge?

Energy levels are high across the vast rabbit warren of a space.

Justin Hemmes’ latest venue is a high-energy rabbit warren of a space with a menu that’s just as super-charged.

The deadly price of a perfect strawberry

We’re running out of medicines that can treat deadly fungal infections. A new agricultural chemical could make things even worse.

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Federal Budget 2024

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The three-minute budget:Everything you need to know

Labor has unveiled its economic plan for the next four years and beyond. Here is a quick rundown.

Analysis

Are you a winner or loser in this budget?

Your guide to who gained the most – and who missed out – in Jim Chalmers’ third federal budget.

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Charlise Mutten was allegedly murdered by her mother’s fiance,Justin Stein.

‘I need to report my daughter missing’:Triple-zero call from Charlise Mutten’s mother

A jury has heard Kallista Mutten’s call on the morning of January 14,2022,sobbing as she said she had last seen her nine-year-old daughter “two nights ago”.

Vulgar bumper sticker on car allegedly involved in fatal crash

A 17-year-old P-plater is in police custody after a pedestrian was allegedly hit and killed in Bexley as police discovered a vulgar bumper sticker on the teen’s Ford Falcon.

A 17-year-old boy is in police custody after a pedestrian was killed in a crash in Sydney’s south. The car was found parked in a nearby street,sporting an offensive sticker.

Parents of allegedly murdered surfer plead for killer to come forward

Parents of allegedly murdered surfer plead for killer to come forward

The mother of a young surfer allegedly stabbed to death at a NSW beach said she has “lost faith in humanity” as the killer remains on the run.

Tom once sat at the back of his classroom and cried. He has a message for Australian teachers

Tom Bennett in Sydney on Tuesday.

If teachers are to win back control of classrooms,they will need more than a well-planned lesson.

We asked every Cumberland councillor about the same-sex book ban. Here’s what they said

We asked every Cumberland councillor about the same-sex book ban. Here’s what they said

The Sydney council will probably overturn its controversial ban at a meeting on Wednesday night,as it is revealed the banned book was borrowed once in five years.

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NRL 2024

Ricky Stuart will remain as the Raiders coach until 2029.
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Ricky Stuart extends as Raiders coach until 2029

The 500-game coach will be at the Canberra Raiders until the end of the decade after signing on with the club for another five years.

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Knights wary of Roosters raid as third party speaks out over Ponga deal

Knights officials fear an approach to the NRL by Andre Ponga to seek clarity on contractual issues could be the first steps in a plan to extract Kalyn from the club.

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Wayne Bennett is on his way back to the Rabbitohs.

Wayne Bennett agrees to $3 million,three-year deal with South Sydney

South Sydney officials held a meeting with Bennett in Brisbane days out from Magic Round as they prepare to announce his return to the Rabbitohs.

Ange Postecoglou during Tottenham’s loss.
Analysis
EPL

The Premier League has exposed Postecoglou as a purist in an impure world

The Australian is running Tottenham with principle. But English football is not always good and nourishing,and Postecoglou is not always patient with deviation.

Jake Gordon training ahead of his return to action.

Rugby Australia refuse early release request from Waratahs skipper

In the midst of another disappointing Waratahs season,captain Jake Gordon has been linked with an early move to France.

Melbourne Storm skipper Harry Grant.

NRL admits Harry Grant sin-bin ‘may be considered harsh’

Graham Annesley has urged his match officials to use discretion when making contentious calls after finally giving his verdict on the most scrutinised refereeing decision of the year.

David Fifita and Nick Politis.
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NRL 2024

Why the Roosters won’t lose any more sleep over Fifita flip

“No” is a word the Roosters have heard with unusual regularity in recent times. However,the club isn’t overly concerned about the David Fifita knockback.

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NRL 2024

Knights wary of Roosters raid as third party speaks out over Ponga deal

Knights officials fear an approach to the NRL by Andre Ponga to seek clarity on contractual issues could be the first steps in a plan to extract Kalyn from the club.

Mitchell Moses was forced to watch the action in the second half last Friday.

Moses no certainty to return before Origin as Sharks name Trindall

Mitchell Moses is out of Magic Round – and no certainty to return for next week’s final Origin I audition – as Cronulla recall Braydon Trindall.

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