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Australia votes
How Australia could save $60b by making one change
Scrapping the three-year election cycle could save Aussies tens of billions of dollars over the next 20 years, according to new research.
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Scams
The ‘white-out’ job that let a stranger steal Andrew’s engineering qualification
An investigation has uncovered a nationwide scam on a platform used by thousands of Australians, exposing a loophole that allows for illegal and potentially unsafe engineering designs.
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Crime
Man found buried in Sydney paddock had links to drug trade, family says
A family member found Johnny Birch’s body after reporting him missing on Thursday night.
Ambassador ‘no longer welcome’ in US after think-tank comments
It is highly unusual for the US to expel a foreign ambassador, although lower-ranking diplomats are more frequently targeted with persona non grata status.
Australia on alert as Trump attacks cheaper medicines
The US president has already attacked Ireland’s pharmaceuticals industry. Australia fears our medicines could be next.
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Retirement living
Is Trump going to destroy your retirement?
Will the US president wreck what should be an exciting time of life? Or is this just another case of markets overreacting to uncertainty?
Bec Wilson
Money contributor
‘Unconventional’ Summer Hill two-bedder sells for $1.35m at auction
Upsizers from Camperdown were drawn to a Summer Hill property’s history and unique design and paid $1,355,000 at auction on Saturday.
Permission to take a day off housework and lawns: More hot weather to come as Sydney swelters
Inner Sydney is set to reach 37 degrees on Sunday, possibly exceeding temperatures in parts of the west due to an unusual weather phenomenon.
Elon Musk is not Tesla’s only problem
The billionaire’s closeness to Donald Trump and support for far-right causes have prompted a backlash, but Tesla’s sales are sinking for other reasons too.
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Super Rugby
Waratahs in trouble as Reds streak ahead at Suncorp
The NSW Waratahs are three from three in 2025 ahead of their clash with the Queensland Reds at Suncorp Stadium. Follow the action.
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LoadingInjury blow for Cowboys as Sharks run away with the game
The Dragons were hunting their first win of the season when they hosted the Rabbitohs. It didn’t go to plan. Next up: the Cowboys clash with the Sharks. Follow all the action.
Humphreys boots Souths to second straight win
South Sydney and St George Illawarra were like two heavyweights struggling to land the killer blow – until Jamie Humphreys stepped up.
Opinion
Supermarkets
In the supermarket’s most tempting aisle, a familiar problem presents itself
When it comes to after-dinner treats, two squares of dark chocolate a night will never be enough to cure our collective problems.
Thomas Mitchell
Culture reporter
They did the hard work, but sloppy Swans beat themselves in grand final rematch
In the critical moments on Saturday, when the game was there to be won, the Brisbane Lions were just so much cleaner - and the Swans were left to rue their profligacy.
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Australian Grand Prix
Norris’ response after knocking Piastri off hometown pole
The bayside Melbourne product set a blistering 1:15.180 but was pipped at the death of qualifying by his own teammate.
Most Sydney coffee shops close at 3pm, but this one only opens at 9pm
Working for more than a decade as an ICU nurse on night shift, Gerome Creencia was unable to get a decent cup of coffee at work.?
Splendour no more: Saul to sell Byron Bay’s premier festival site
The former home of the Splendour in the Grass festival is being sold by a conglomerate that includes arts events veteran Brandon Saul.
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Hotel reviews
Discover a taste of Japan in an imposing new hotel
Keen to steer clear of Western tourists but still indulge in a luxe stay? Check out this hotel-within-a-hotel in Nagoya, Japan’s fourth-largest city.
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Opinion
I’ve lived in London for three years without seeing this. Big mistake!
Rob Harris
Europe correspondent
How Trudeau stood up to Trump - and brought his party back from the brink
Just two months ago, Canada’s prime minister was in trouble. Then along came the US President.
Forget ‘crowd-pleasing’ breasts – for more joy, focus on feeling
A doctor contemplates what is, she believes, the most exploited – and serially underestimated – female body part of all.
Sydney
The ‘FishTok’ craze getting teenage boys outside
A social media trend is encouraging teenage boys to get off their video games and spend the weekend fishing with their mates.
Doug and Alyse spent three years fighting their insurance company. Then the floods came again
“What happens if we keep getting smashed?” Many Lismore residents are considering their future after a near-repeat of flooding three years ago.
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Sex, sleaze and hospitality
Maurice Terzini to take leave from Icebergs, investors launch investigation
A spokesperson said Maurice Terzini will take a leave of absence after allegations against his son revealed by this masthead.
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Development
Clover Moore unleashes on fast-tracked housing in Sydney
Sydney Lord Mayor Clover Moore said the Housing Delivery Authority is a “step backwards” in the city’s plan to address the housing crisis.
This Sydney dam failed three safety checks. A collapse may be fatal
Nearly 150 people could die if there were a “sudden failure” of the reservoir embankment, according to a scenario outlined in documents tabled in parliament.
NRL 2025
How much a pie and beer costs at every NRL stadium
Find out how much you’ll be out of pocket at half-time this season.
Sea Eagles have ‘no real concerns’ about DCE, Trbojevic as NRL investigates sideline incident
It was already a tough night for the Sea Eagles after Tom Trbojevic and Daly Cherry-Evans were injured in the loss to the Warriors. Then this footage emerged.
Politics
Albanese, Dutton split on peacekeepers as Putin responds to ceasefire call
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will join talks with world leaders on Saturday night, and is willing to consider a small deployment as a show of support.
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Media & marketing
Guardian political editor exits after months of turmoil
Karen Middleton’s time at the bureau coincided with a period of instability, during which a number of staff left.
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NATO
‘Home alone’: How Trump is changing security in Europe
Trump’s return as US president has left Europe’s main military pact looking less assured. Here’s how defence is being reshaped on the continent.
Opinion
Ape Trump or bait him? He’s political kryptonite for Albanese and Dutton
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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Property
Sydney suburbs where house values are falling the fastest
A cut to the cash rate gave the property market a boost in some areas, but other neighbourhoods have been bucking the trend.
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Title Deeds
Rich lister who spent $66m on three Manly mansions decides it’s too many
Three’s a crowd? Former Rabbitohs star Wes Maas and his wife Emma have sold one of their properties for about $15 million.
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Lifestyle
Shifra’s frozen eggs will reach a legal expiry date. What happens to them when time runs out?
Many early adopters of egg freezing are not well-informed about the emotional and psychological realities of disposing of unused eggs when their deadline is up.
Culture
What the Amazon deal means for the world of Bond
After Amazon’s James Bond take over, anything is now possible in the world of the world’s most stylish super-spy.
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James Bond
The next James Bond won’t be woke, but the villain may be a trans high jumper
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NRL 2025
Is any NRL player worth $14m? History tells us monster deals don’t always end well
The NRL is littered with cautionary tales when it comes to lengthy contracts. Will the Dylan Brown deal be a masterstroke or a mess for others to clean up?
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Super Rugby
Super Rugby live updates: Reds race into lead in Brisbane
The NSW Waratahs are three from three in 2025 and take on the Queensland Reds at Suncorp Stadium.
They did the hard work, but sloppy Swans beat themselves in grand final rematch
In the critical moments on Saturday, when the game was there to be won, the Brisbane Lions were just so much cleaner - and the Swans were left to rue their profligacy.
Looks like Cam Murray, kicks like Adam Reynolds: Souths hail matchwinner Humphreys
South Sydney and St George Illawarra were like two heavyweights struggling to land the killer blow – until Jamie Humphreys stepped up.
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International Cricket Council
Grand slam of cricket: Secret plan hatched for new Saudi-backed T20 league
A global Twenty20 league bankrolled by the oil-rich state has been devised by an influential Australian cricket figure to address cricket’s most pressing issues.
Sharks scramble a convincing win despite shabby performance
The Rabbitohs and the Sharks enjoyed victories on Saturday night, as the Cowboys and the Dragons continued their poor starts to the season.
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Australian rugby
Former Wallabies captain Rocky Elsom to appeal French court’s two-year prison sentence
An arrest warrant has been issued for the 42-year-old after he was sentenced to jail on Friday. But his lawyer has vowed to keep fighting.
Have Your Say
The Eels are lacking a leader. Someone like, oh … Clint Gutherson
Clint Gutherson, I said. The most important player at the Eels, I said. The new coach must have rocks in his head to push him out, I said. They’ll fall apart, I said!
Peter FitzSimons
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