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Herzog hopes visit marks new dawn for Israel-Australia relations

Israeli President Isaac Herzog.

The Israeli president is aware his trip is controversial but he wishes it to reignite the “passion and love between our nations”.

‘Most racist thing I’ve seen’:Trump deletes post depicting Obamas as apes

President Donald Trump speaks during the National Prayer Breakfast,Thursday,Feb. 5,2026,in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

The rare backdown followed a storm of criticism from both the US president’s critics and allies.

250k new residents,no facilities:The ‘ridiculous’ reality of Sydney’s sprawl

In some of the city’s fastest-growing areas there will be no pool,no library and no meeting hall as cash-strapped councils struggle to afford essential services.

Major-General Jason Blain,the most senior Australian Defence Force officer in Melbourne,stands in the Cabinet War Room at Victoria Barracks.
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The smoke-filled room where anxious men directed their nation at war

The War Cabinet Room at Victoria Barracks,Melbourne,was the heart of Australia’s defence administration during World War II.

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My dating app ‘match’ imagined his hands around my neck. This is the age of sexual violence

When violent pornography is boys’ introduction to sex,it’s little wonder that six in 10 young women report being strangled during sex.

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Isabel Cant

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More than $60 billion wiped from ASX in worst day since Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’

More than $60 billion wiped from ASX in worst day since Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’

The S&P/ASX200 closed 2 per cent lower amid big falls across multiple major sectors.

NSW Libs side with Greens to block special ICAC powers

The ICAC wanted permanent powers to access illegally recorded private conversations as it investigates alleged branch stacking. The Liberals and Greens said no.

The golden Trump statues rests beneath its protective tent.

Golden Don Colossus awaits a home as Trump crypto investors lose their shirts

The giant effigy was dreamt up to promote a crypto scheme and is set to go on display at one of the US president’s golf courses.

How should I prepare for tipping when arriving in another country?

It can be difficult to get small denominations of foreign currency before you leave.

This is exactly the sort of conundrum that causes awkward moments when you’re jet-lagged and juggling bags.

Michael Gebicki
Michael Gebicki

The Tripologist

Tech titan withdraws $90m offer for Big Bash licence

The ACT Cricket chair questioned the wisdom of ignoring local prospective investors while pursuing overseas buyers,particularly Indian Premier League team owners,for stakes in BBL teams.

Australian teen withdraws from Olympic event after crash in practice

Australian Daisy Thomas has been stretchered off after a crash in Livigno.

Eighteen-year-old Daisy Thomas has been ruled out of the women’s slopestyle on Saturday following an MRI on her knee after she crashed in practice in Livigno on Friday.

Craig Bellamy makes massive call on his future

Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy.

It’s been custom for the Melbourne Storm coach to address his future every 12 months,but this time he’s made a long-term call.

Marnus Labuschagne reveals extent of horror Ashes injury

Initial X-rays did not reveal anything sinister,but a scan two weeks later showed the true extent of the damage.

Sarah Snook in Christopher Esber;Phoebe Tonkin in Christopher Esber;Yerin Ha in Zimmermann;Kat Stewart in Maticevski at the 2026 AACTAs.

The best-dressed stars at the Aussie Oscars

Sarah Snook and Bridgerton star Yerin Ha lead a showcase of Australian designs.

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From reserve rider to medal contender:Aussie snowboarder qualifies for final

From reserve rider to medal contender:Aussie snowboarder qualifies for final

Valentino Guseli has qualified for the men’s big air final at the Milano Cortina Olympics after receiving a late entry four hours before the event started.

Reports in the German newspaper Bild have raised fears that professional ski-jumpers are enlarging their genitalia by injecting hyaluronic acid to boost crotch dimensions.

Ski jumpers accused of enlarging penises to enhance performance

World Anti-Doping Agency president Mathias Hafele said the organisation could look into allegations of penis-enlarging,which were first reported in a German newspaper.

Team Australia athletes pose for a photo in Italy after the Olympic team announcement in January.

Australia is set for its best Winter Olympics. These are the athletes who can make it happen

Australia is capable of its best finish at a Winter Olympics,with Bree Walker,Scotty James and Jakara Anthony leading the charge for gold.

Livigno is a temporary home to the majority of Australia’s athletes at Milano Cortina 2026.

Livigno,the real-life snow globe where Australia’s Olympic hopes reside

High in the Italian Alps,a remote,tax-free mountain town has become the epicentre of Australia’s Winter Olympics campaign.

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NSW police in front of pro-Palestine protesters in November.

Police deploy thousands of officers for Herzog visit,protesters on notice

Police have said they will arrest protesters who breach public assembly restrictions during the Israeli president’s visit.

Man shot dead by police after dramatic pursuit,woman stabbed

Police in Heath Ave,Tuncurry on February 6,2026. A woman was flown to hospital after being stabbed multiple times while a man was shot dead by police following a pursuit.

The man stole multiple cars as he fled a NSW Mid North Coast home where a woman was stabbed,allegedly running at police with a knife before he was shot dead.

Push to mandate antisemitism definition in NSW law,universities

Push to mandate antisemitism definition in NSW law,universities

The NSW Coalition is seeking to adopt a controversial definition of antisemitism across all levels of government and public institutions,with two choices for universities.

Top judge takes aim at Tony Abbott over ‘misconceived’ social media post

Former prime minister Tony Abbott and NSW Chief Justice Andrew Bell.

NSW Chief Justice Andrew Bell issued a stern rebuke about the dangers of misinformed criticism of court decisions.

Between a rock and a hard place:Unexpected obstacle delays Metro tunnel borer below CBD

A worker inside the boring machine Jessie,which struck hard rock beneath King Street wharf.

The last giant boring machine to carve out tunnels for the Metro West line has been slowed significantly.

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Comedian Lizzy Hoo’s glee is infectious.
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Lizzy Hoo’s glee is infectious as she milks her dad for best lines

Hoo mines single life,failed dates and her sweet natured father,Chan,for comedy gold.

There’s a bumper crop of new books to read this month.

A confronting memoir by Gisèle Pelicot and a new work by a Booker winner:15 books to read

If you thought the publishing cycle might slow down over summer,think again. February’s here with plenty of cracking new books

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Reece Walsh and Nathan Cleary at Wembley Stadium. We would make room for them in the Wallabies.

The NRL can do nothing to stop rugby’s raids. And the worst may be yet to come

Back in the day,rugby league would regularly poach union stars. Now the shoe is on the other foot,and the leaguies look nervous.

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Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics Australian flag bearers Jakara Anthony and Matt Graham pose with Australian team Chef de Mission and Alisa Camplin and Australian athletes during an Australian Olympic team function at Casa Italia on February 4,2026 in Livigno,Italy.

Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics LIVE updates:Opening Ceremony set to begin in Milan

The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics are officially under way,with the Opening Ceremony beginning across Milan,Livigno,Predazzo and Cortina. Follow our live coverage.

Melbourne Storm coach Craig Bellamy.

Craig Bellamy makes massive call on his future

It’s been custom for the Melbourne Storm coach to address his future every 12 months,but this time he’s made a long-term call.

The Raiders say they were never interested in Zac Lomax,
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Lomax set to front court,but Storm will pay his legal bill if he loses

In all the legal argy-bargy surrounding his playing future,Zac Lomax has not appeared in court. That will soon change.

New Canterbury enforcer Leo Thompson.

All the signs pointed Leo Thompson back to Canberra. Here’s why he chose the Bulldogs

Cameron Ciraldo says the big prop is the missing piece of the puzzle for his Canterbury side,who now have a pack that can lead them to a premiership.

Joe Schmidt turned down a return to the All Blacks.

‘You can’t suddenly swap sides’:Schmidt explains why he said no to All Blacks

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has confirmed he had ruled himself out of contention for the New Zealand job,and gave thoughts on how the transitions of Les Kiss and Angus Crichton will work best.

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Size does matter:Cheating scandal shows how far athletes will go to pump up gold medal chances

A ski jumping study has found that a larger suit can mean more metres in the air. And the suit sizes are individually tailored to the size of a competitor’s … dimensions.

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