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University in 2027: see how much your degree will cost
Degrees have never been more expensive, with a leading expert warning that the current funding model means some students may never repay their loans
Opinion
Domestic violence
Hey Pauline, ‘two-way street’ doesn’t describe DV, it describes an excuse for it
Describing domestic violence as a “two-way street” only launders victim-blaming through the language of balance.
Orly Lavee
Doctor
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ALP
Ex-Labor MP accuses Josh Burns of acting as ‘human shield for Penny Wong’
Infighting over the wording of Labor’s policy platform is threatening to derail hopes for an uplifting moment at the party’s national conference.
Suspicious fire torches trophy home of billionaire F1 sponsor’s dad
Police are investigating a fire at the 15-bedroom, 15-bathroom compound that the family hoped to renovate at a cost of $30 million.
Justin Hemmes’ $19m new Sydney precinct in doubt
The hospitality tsar wanted to scoop up the former premises of an insolvent gentleman’s club, but his plans may be sabotaged.
Does One Nation’s migration policy actually add up?
More than one third of voters regard One Nation as the best party to handle immigration. But could their policy work in practice?
Watch: UK PM Andy Burnham’s new ministers caught in ‘hot mic’ gaffe
Senior cabinet ministers have been embarrassed after being caught on video trading jokes about the early release of prisoners, casting a cloud over Burnham’s first days in office.
OpenAI says its AI models went rogue and attacked a digital library
The incident, which happened last week while OpenAI was testing the cybersecurity capabilities of its systems, displayed the kind of science-fiction potential that AI companies warned would soon become a reality.
Ukraine strikes warehouses of Russia’s largest online retailer
Another attack on the warehouses of Russia’s largest online retailer has injured several people, the company’s co-founder says, as Ukraine’s strategy to put pressure on the Kremlin continues.
Prince George enters teenage years in new birthday portrait
As he turns 13, Prince George is preparing to join the ranks of about 260 new boys in “F-Block” – otherwise known as year 9 – at Eton College.
‘Happy to see our flag’: Russian athletes return to the pool as protesters slam government
The Russian women’s water polo team played under their country’s flag for the first time in four years in Sydney on Wednesday, sparking outcry from pro-Ukraine protesters.
Breaking
Commonwealth Games
Third time’s a charm: Kennedy and Hodge named as Australia’s flag and baton bearers
Reigning Commonwealth Games champions Nina Kennedy and Tim Hodge will lead Australia out as the flag and baton bearers at the opening ceremony in Glasgow.
Opinion
Racism
The young artists could teach Hanson a few lessons about ‘monoculture’
For many migrant cultures, family is everything. Especially for the youngest members.
Anne Ring
Freelance writer
Our five favourite designer luxury homes for sale right now
High-end materials, custom design, thoughtful floor plans, architectural lighting and landscaped gardens: here are our top picks.
On board the best ship in ‘the world’s most luxurious fleet’
Grandeur is widely regarded as the pinnacle of ultra-luxurious cruising. I can see why.
Horror has long torn women apart. Now, local filmmakers are taking back the knife
From body horror to survival slashers, local female filmmakers are using the horror genre to expose the terrifying reality of navigating the world as a woman.
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James Bond? Not quite, but this Kiwi comedy is a delightfully dry spin on spy thrillers
Lovers of endearingly mild-mannered New Zealanders being polite, careful and deadpan in risky circumstances, rejoice.
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NRL 2026
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Ex-Eels prodigy backs Luai signing as Bears table offer to Paulo
Blaize Talagi says Parramatta’s move to sign the Wests Tigers captain could prove a masterstroke for their young playmakers as Perth target an Eels veteran.
‘All of a sudden, I’m a grub and niggler’: Salmon denies sledging led to Twal slapdown
Canterbury forward Jaeman Salmon says he has been targeted for abuse on social media since his Saturday night run-in with Wests Tigers opponent Alex Twal.
Sydney
Sydney’s $1.45 billion ‘plyscraper’ reaches highest point
Atlassian Central reimagines the traditional office building and it’s just hit a milestone on the Sydney CBD horizon.
Alan Jones acted on sexual interest in ‘significantly younger men’, prosecutors allege
Prosecutors will seek to prove Alan Jones engaged in a pattern of behaviour regarding a series of complainants.
Photographer denies stealing camera from Bondi terror victim
Danny James Ridley has denied using the chaotic aftermath of the mass shooting to steal $3500 worth of photographic gear.
Fake podiatrist’s two-year jail term becomes community service
David Nasr conducted more than 600 bogus consultations on vulnerable patients.
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Property development
Sydney developer bypassed council to gain approval for 250 homes
Woollahra Council rejected his Edgecliff project and then took him to court over his work on the Rose Bay waterfront. Good thing he teamed up with Morris Iemma.
COMMONWEALTH GAMES
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Pain had Torrie Lewis in tears just warming up. But weeks later, she smashed a national record
Torrie Lewis broke her own Australian record in a stellar 100m win at an event in Slovakia, showing she is ready to shine in Glasgow.
Breaking
Third time’s a charm: Kennedy and Hodge named as Australia’s flag and baton bearers
Reigning Commonwealth Games champions Nina Kennedy and Tim Hodge will lead Australia out as the flag and baton bearers at the opening ceremony in Glasgow.
Politics
‘Rot in jail’: Presumed-dead ISIS doctor may try to return to Australia
Tareq Kamleh, who was presumed to have been killed, has been revealed to be one of 13 Islamic State-linked men who hope to return to Australia.
Business
Nation’s largest power company probes data breach
Origin Energy has launched an urgent investigation into the potential leak of the personal details of some of its 4.7 million customers.
Opinion
Middle East at war
The real oil shock from the Iran war might be beginning
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
World
Trump signs off on deal that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium
The agreement is likely to face headwinds as it allows for the building of a uranium enrichment facility in Saudi Arabia and also lets the kingdom avoid stricter scrutiny.
Opinion
Trump’s power is at its peak. He has reason to be fearful of what’s coming
Cory Alpert
Former White House staffer
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Property
Inside the clever $120,000 house that’s fast to build and heat-resistant
It comes with a spirit of DIY assembly, sustainable materials and a modular kit of parts that slot perfectly together.
Sydney home that ‘probably would have got a bit more a few months ago’ fetches $1.8m
The brick home attracted 10 registered parties, standing out from other homes for sale where no one put their hand up.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Is it ever OK to yell at your dog? Experts have advice for Joyce
Yelling isn’t the best approach when it comes to training your pet. Here’s what to try instead.
Culture
The Odyssey has called it: Guilt is good
Christopher Nolan’s new epic was always going to inspire – and enrage – fans. That’s what you get when you take Homer’s words and make them into a blockbuster in Trump times.
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Sport
Lindsay Collins has a long history of head knocks. That’s why the Roosters are playing it safe
The front-rower will miss six weeks with the concussion that ruled him out of the Origin decider as the Roosters take no chances.
‘I’m gonna die of this’: The hidden cost of former Socceroos captain’s greatest gift
Paul Wade, one of the most capped Australian players of all time, has been diagnosed with probable CTE, which doctors suspect is a consequence of the thousands of headers he executed throughout his career.
‘Happy to see our flag’: Russian athletes return to the pool as protesters slam government
The Russian women’s water polo team played under their country’s flag for the first time in four years in Sydney on Wednesday, sparking outcry from pro-Ukraine protesters.
Updated
Commonwealth Games
Pain had Torrie Lewis in tears just warming up. But weeks later, she smashed a national record
Torrie Lewis broke her own Australian record in a stellar 100m win at an event in Slovakia, showing she is ready to shine in Glasgow.
Updated
NRL 2026
Ex-Eels prodigy backs Luai signing as Bears table offer to Paulo
Blaize Talagi says Parramatta’s move to sign the Wests Tigers captain could prove a masterstroke for their young playmakers as Perth target an Eels veteran.
Madeleine McCann vanished in 2007. Her brother will swim at the Commonwealth Games
The 21-year-old Sean McCann was just two when his sister Madeleine disappeared shortly before her fourth birthday during a holiday in Portugal 19 years ago.
‘All of a sudden, I’m a grub and niggler’: Salmon denies sledging led to Twal slapdown
Canterbury forward Jaeman Salmon says he has been targeted for abuse on social media since his Saturday night run-in with Wests Tigers opponent Alex Twal.
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Final frontier: Smith and ageing Test team vow to complete unfinished business away from home
Steve Smith and his teammates have committed to making collective amends for fumbled trips to India and England in 2023.
