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Jeffrey Epstein seemed bemused by the #MeToo movement as it gobbled up the reputations of many friends.

Why Trump and those in his orbit are untouchable

The Epstein files unveiled a litany of powerful men apparently unbothered by the exploitation of women and girls. But as far as the Trump administration is concerned,the saga is now effectively over.

‘Most racist thing I’ve seen’:Trump deletes social media 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 the president’s allies,including black Republican senator Tim Scott,who said he was “praying it was fake”.

We have a choice with Herzog visit – futile fury or solemn solidarity

A protest against Israel’s president cannot make the least difference to even a single Palestinian in Gaza. But it can continue the roiling division inside Australia.

Peter Hartcher
Peter Hartcher

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Mariah Carey accused of lip-syncing;Moguls duo carry Australian flag at opening ceremony

Mariah Carey accused of lip-syncing;Moguls duo carry Australian flag at opening ceremony

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.

‘I think I bought that jumper at Uniqlo two years ago’:Scathing review of Australia’s uniform

How political rows and designer legacies are shaping the Winter Olympics.

Australian teenager withdraws from Olympic event after crash in practice

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

From left:Sara Davey,Natalie Meadows and Valentina Ferrer.

The Australian ‘fraudster’,the drinkable vegan skincare and the ex-Miss Argentina

A couple from a Victorian town have found themselves caught in the middle of an incredible tale of alleged deception – one that involves a global drinkable vegan skincare brand and a supermodel.

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”.

Russian general shot in Moscow amid Ukraine ceasefire talks

A key aide to Vladimir Putin,Vladimir Alekseev was part of the leadership group that planned the invasion of Ukraine four years ago.

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YouTuber breaks silence as GoPro captures mayhem of Harbour Bridge rideout

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A group of 40 e-bike and motorcycle riders were told to U-turn on the Harbour Bridge as the US content creater at the centre of the stunt realised the scale of danger.

Gus vanished in the South Australian outback. Police have focused attention close to home

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An unprecedented search has turned up no sign of the four-year-old,who was last seen at his family’s sheep station.

AI is eating software,and it’s cost Atlassian duo $34.6 billion

Investors have finally woken up to the risk that artificial intelligence won’t just kill white-collar jobs,it also threatens tech success stories.

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Fashion designer Rebecca Vallance selling glam Vaucluse mansion

Vallance and her financier husband David Gasan have listed their Sydney property,purchased for $4.45 million in 2018.

Some people have lofty heroes. I have Trinny Woodall and I am not ashamed

Trinny Woodall

It may seem odd to relate to a beauty mogul with a plummy accent and a nine-figure fortune,but the ex-TV host has taught me a lot about fun.

We booked a hotel through Qantas – it is the worst place we’ve ever seen

We trusted that bookings found on the Qantas site would be of a certain minimum standard of cleanliness,comfort and amenity.

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

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

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

Peter FitzSimons
Peter FitzSimons

Columnist and author

Hoping to line up a date? Keep these two words in mind

Approaching someone you don’t know? Aim to get them talking about a topic they know about and that you’re interested in.

There’s a $2.5bn issue with our super,and it’s costing retirees

Super funds need to be allowed,and expected,to play a more active role in helping members move from accumulation into retirement.

Bec Wilson
Bec Wilson

Money contributor

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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.

NSW Libs side with Greens to block special ICAC powers

Sydney property developer Jean Nassif fled to Lebanon in 2022,owing millions to creditors.

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

No bulldozers and towers:Defence sites dominate talk of Sydney’s housing future

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The state government says it is investigating potential options for the inner-city Victoria Barracks,but ruled out “huge apartment towers”.

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.

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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.

Peter FitzSimons
Peter FitzSimons

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Images from the Winter Olympics

Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics LIVE updates:Mariah Carey accused of lip-syncing as athletes take centre stage

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.

New Dragons halves combination Daniel Atkinson and Kyle Flanagan.

Car-pooling,coffee and country music:The key to Dragons halves

The Dragons’ finals hopes will largely be decided by how quickly Kyle Flanagan and recruit Daniel Atkinson can hit it off in the halves.

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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