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The budget’s energy relief policy is unlikely to be inflationary if people don’t expect to spend what they are offered in savings.

What voters plan to do with the $300 power bill subsidy

Most Australians say they will use it to increase savings or pay down loans,countering fears of a spending splurge that would fuel inflation.

Looking for longer:job ads fall,applicants rise as interest rate bite

Growing evidence shows the Reserve Bank’s aggressive string of interest rate rises is hitting the job market harder than expected,with a sharp fall in new ads and a spike in the number of people fighting to fill those on offer.

Page 97 of the budget kept me awake at night,and is a stain on Morrison’s legacy

A $6.5 billion funding allocation is an indictment against the Coalition’s treatment of veterans.

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High-speed rail,airport connections and more stations:what Parramatta needs by 2050

The City of Parramatta could be a global city of five connected “districts”,according to the council’s new vision for the region.

Boy racks up $1047 fine in one day for riding a bicycle without a helmet

Boy racks up $1047 fine in one day for riding a bicycle without a helmet

Some children are racking up tens of thousands of dollars in fines before they turn 18,prompting calls for NSW to scrap fines for minors.

The Hague seeks arrest warrant for Netanyahu,Hamas leaders

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court says he is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders,including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

When Taiwan changed leader,Beijing sent uninvited guests

If Xi Jinping orders his army to seize Taiwan,a coal miner’s son could be the one to lead the country to war.

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Assange can appeal against US extradition,UK court rules

The WikiLeaks founder can appeal against his extradition to the US on espionage charges,the High Court in London has ruled.

Papua New Guinea celebrate a try in their victory over Ireland in Port Moresby at the 2017 Rugby League World Cup. The local fans may soon have much more to celebrate.
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NRL 2024

‘It will unify the country’:Security minister assures NRL players PNG will be safe

In a wide-ranging interview with this masthead,PNG security minister spoke passionately about the “transformative” impact a team based in Port Moresby would have.

Operation woo Wayne west:Inside the Eels’ failed plot to replace Arthur with Bennett

Brad Arthur and Wayne Bennett

On May 11,while the rugby league world poked fun at the Eels for not pursuing Bennett’s services,club bosses boarded a flight to Brisbane to meet him at his farm.

Last week,no one wanted to spend money on Leichhardt Oval. Now,everyone does

The Minns government has acknowledged that circumstances have changed around a much-needed upgrade of Leichhardt Oval.

After high-drama capture,Haas’ life all but rests in the hands of diplomats

Gregor Haas arrest.

In a possible high-stakes test for the Albanese government,the case of Gregor Haas has the making of a three-way diplomatic tangle.

The portrait Gina Rinehart does want you to see

Portrait of Gina Rinehart posted on the mining billionaire’s official website.

The National Gallery refused to remove a portrait the billionaire didn’t like. So her people came up with their own effort.

Do you really need an iron supplement? Here’s what the science says

There are plenty of reasons you may have low iron. Here’s how to turn that around,according to experts.

One season wonders

One and done:12 great TV shows that truly were one-season wonders

From My So-Called Life to Firefly,the modern era of TV is littered with shows that were cancelled way too quickly.

A dietitian ranks seven popular supermarket yoghurts (and reveals her top picks)

Yoghurts may often look similar but their nutritional panel will reveal important differences.

From Greek to plain to no added sugar,yoghurt options are proliferating in the supermarket. So which one is right for you?

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Airline review:Rare jumbo jet’s economy class feels more like premium

I can’t remember the last time I wanted a flight in economy to last a bit longer.

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The College Street unit block where the body of a father and son were found in East Lismore.

‘Community paralysed’:Father and son,aged 2,found dead in suspected murder-suicide

The boy’s mother called police after the 38-year-old man failed to return from a custody visit. Four hours later two bodies were discovered at a unit.

‘Freezing my tits off on Liverpool St’:The unfiltered history of Kings Cross

Julie Bates AO,sex worker rights activist and principal of Urban Realists Planning&Health Consultant.

From Sydney’s first strip club,to drag cabaret and late night parties – Kings Cross was once the centre of Australia’s after-hours entertainment scene.

‘Not West Hollywood’:Byron locals push back against new mega mansions

Construction under way at Wategos.

Residents of one of Australia’s most exclusive beach enclaves are pushing for new rules to stop oversized mansions swallowing their neighbourhood amid a post-COVID building boom.

Police arrested a DV offender. Another five minutes may have been too late

Philip Langsdorf is placed inside a police van.

Police have completed a sweeping crackdown on domestic and family violence,targeting the state’s most dangerous offenders. This is an inside look at the raids.

Man on Sydney-bound flight tried to open plane door mid-air,court told

Police allege a man attempted to open a door mid flight.

Federal police said another passenger noticed Rahulreet Singh Mann,33,trying to force open the exit door and pulled him away.

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NRL 2024

Brad Arthur.
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Eels sack coach Arthur,reveal secret Bennett pursuit

Brad Arthur’s tenure as Eels head coach is over following a poor start to the 2024 season – but Wayne Bennett won’t be replacing him at Parramatta.

Cameron Munster in all sorts during the round 11 NRL match between Melbourne Storm and Parramatta Eels at Suncorp Stadium.
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Cameron Munster to miss entire Origin series

Scans have confirmed the Storm superstar will join Nathan Cleary,Tom Trbojevic and Tino Fa’asuamaleaui on the sidelines.

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Brad Arthur.
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NRL 2024

Eels sack coach Arthur,reveal secret Bennett pursuit

Brad Arthur’s tenure as Eels head coach is over following a poor start to the 2024 season – but Wayne Bennett won’t be replacing him at Parramatta.

Anthony Albanese,Justin Olam and peter V’landys.
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Inside the Magic Round meetings that saved PNG’s NRL bid from collapse

If the bid to establish an NRL franchise in PNG is successful next month,discussions inside Suncorp Stadium’s Chairman’s Room will be remembered for saving it.

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Waratahs to part ways with Coleman at end of season

NSW have begun the search for a new head coach after telling Darren Coleman his services would not be required beyond this year.

Nicho Hynes is set to be named NSW halfback.

Why Origin’s the only thing that could sink the Sharks

Will the interstate series pump the brakes on Cronulla’s red-hot run? And why Billy Slater was already concerned about Cameron Munster before he broke down.

(Clockwise from left) Muhammad Ali,Lennox Lewis,Mike Tyson and Oleksandr Usyk.
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Who is the greatest? Ranking boxing’s undisputed heavyweight champions

Oleksandr Usyk is the undisputed world heavyweight champion after beating Tyson Fury. But how does he rate against Muhammad Ali,Mike Tyson and George Foreman?

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The future of the Melbourne Rebels now lies in the hands of its former directors and a consortium led by businessman Leigh Clifford.

Rebels could drop Rugby Australia lawsuit threat if it backs plan to save club

The change of tack could signal a major development in the negotiations between the consortium attempting to rescue the Melbourne Rebels and the sport’s governing body.

Xander Schauffele’s PGA Championship-winning putt.

The nerveless final-hole putt that won the PGA Championship

American Xander Schauffele drained the most important putt of his career to seal the lowest winning score to par at a major championship.

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