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Bali Nine

Inside the talks to bring back the Bali Nine,and why their return is at risk

Inside the negotiations to bring back the five remaining members of the Bali Nine imprisoned in Indonesia.

Anthony Albanese has requested the return of five drug traffickers from Indonesia. But it’s not a done deal – and officials fear it may be thwarted.

The parts of Sydney where one child in five lives in poverty

Index for Jordan Baker piece on Sydney poverty rates

The NSW Council of Social Service says the benefits of reforms introduced by Bob Hawke in the 1980s are being eroded.

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Privacy

Bunnings keen to roll out facial recognition tech to all its stores

The retailer remains defiant and determined to use the tech despite being told it breaches our privacy laws.

India’s lead cruises past 400 as Kohli steadies the innings in Perth

India’s lead cruises past 400 as Kohli steadies the innings in Perth

Join us for all the live action from Optus Stadium in Perth on day three.

‘This selection is a very bad one’:Taylor asks why Blues picked Zampa

Adam Zampa warms up ahead of the Sheffield Shield match between NSW and Tasmania at the SCG.

Test great Mark Taylor believes the selection of Adam Zampa for a Sheffield Shield match sends the wrong message as the spinner pushes for a Test debut in Sri Lanka.

In Yashasvi Jaiswal,a superstar is born

Yashasvi Jaiswal has brought up his maiden Test century on Australian soil with a remarkable shot for six before an iconic celebration.

Most of the people who now surround the president-elect are aides who proved themselves to him in past fights,or personal friends for decades. Musk is neither,but he brings his own megaphone and his immense wealth.

Elon Musk gets a crash course in how Trumpworld works

The world’s richest person,not known for his humility,is still learning the cut-throat courtier politics of Donald Trump’s inner circle.

With memes and in state media,many Russians cheer on Putin’s nuclear threats

Russian President Vladimir Putin records a televised address in Moscow on Thursday.

While support for Putin’s threats resounded in pro-war venues,some Russians reacted with worry,gallows humour and apathy to the suggestions of striking the West.

Labor scraps controversial misinformation crackdown

The Greens had argued the plan to police falsehoods online did not go far enough,while the Coalition warned of censorship.

War forced them to flee. Now they’re rebuilding their lives in a Sydney garage

Reunited after fleeing Lebanon,engaged couple Sahar and Mohamad in Bexley where they are staying with family friends. Mohamad and his family were evacuated from Lebanon last month by the Australian government. Sahar remained in Lebanon until her visa was granted. Bexley,NSW. November 11,2024. Photo:Kate Geraghty

Mohamad managed to flee Lebanon for Sydney. It would take weeks for his fiancee to join him

A hangover from hedonism,and the backpacker mecca that became a death trap

Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones are fighting for life in a Thai hospital.

Laotian authorities have been working to rid the town of its deadly reputation. Clearly,they haven’t worked hard enough.

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Unplugged from radio,Richard Glover has big plans for retirement

ABC veteran Richard Glover is stepping down from his Drive show after 26 years.

This time next week,I’ll be a man of leisure. One who golfs,and reads the Odyssey.

Lessons for Australia on board the world’s fastest train

At 500 kilometres an hour,the Maglev could revolutionise rail travel. But it’s also causing plenty of controversy.

Keanu Gonzalez and Yashith Fernando are the leads in a new locally written and produced musical called ‘One Day in September’.

Musical explores the curiously closeted world of Aussie rules

One Day in September imagines the world of a footballer grappling with coming out.

‘My breasts looked like shrivelled prunes’:Trinny Woodall’s biggest fashion fail

You won’t find Woodall walking around in a pair of kitten heels.

“I am not a cleavage girl,” says the beauty entrepreneur when describing her style.

These treatments promise younger skin without the use of needles. Do they really work?

Here are four new offerings on the anti-ageing spectrum. Do the results live up to the promises?

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Traditional Kathakali dance on New Year carnival in Fort Kochi,Kerala,India.

The part of India you probably haven’t heard of,but must visit

Fine dining meets hipster cafes in this vibrant part of south-west India.

‘At 30,I decided to marry myself’:Byron Bay singer on finding love

‘At 30,I decided to marry myself’:Byron Bay singer on finding love

“I had a lot of men asking me out,and I said no to all of them,” says the daughter of John Cornell and Delvene Delaney,and god-daughter of Paul Hogan.

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Surry Hills shooting

Brazen Surry Hills underworld killing caught on CCTV

Gunmen in black masks,ponchos and gloves shot Nadal Acherkouk dead at a Surry Hills petrol station on Friday night.

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Planning

Newtown building marked for multimillion-dollar makeover inspired by Kinselas nightclub

Newtown School of Arts Trust Chair Greg Khoury is leading a transformation of the building into a boutique arts hub space in Sydney.

Newtown School of Arts is to get two new intimate theatres – and the plan could be a model for reviving more than 100 schools of arts across the state.

Scandal after two urine samples found to originate from the same person

Harness racing jockeys Jack Brown,20,and Lucas Rando,22.

Two Sydney harness racing drivers provided samples to stewards at a race meeting in Goulburn. DNA analysis showed the urine in both was from the same person.

Articulate,relentless and merciless:the fall of Alan Jones

Articulate,relentless and merciless:the fall of Alan Jones

Once The Man Who Ran Sydney,Alan Jones’ grip loosened as society changed,and he refused to change with it.

Sydney suburb to get 24-hour weekend buses

The all-night buses will run along Darling Street,where the council wants to relax rules around noise and trading hours.

The arrival of around-the-clock buses on the trainless peninsula coincides with plans to jump-start the area’s nightlife.

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SUMMER OF CRICKET

India’s bowlers were well on top on days one and two.

$2m a day:Why Australian cricket chiefs are barracking for India

The 17 wickets that fell on day one of the first Test raised the possibility of an early result and a big loss of revenue for stakeholders.

Mitchell Starc in the field on Saturday in Perth.

Aussies slammed for body language as McDonald defends bowling setup

Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood provided some late resistance as India bowled Australia out to take a handy first innings lead in Perth.

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The Lambourne Estate at Lower Portland was listed in early 2022 for $14 million to $15 million.
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Vodka baron cops $7m discount selling luxury Hawkesbury River retreat

He launched a vodka label thanks to help from Robert De Niro and financial backing from James Packer. Later,he tried his luck in property.

The ‘extremely desirable’ parts of Sydney where home values are falling

The ‘extremely desirable’ parts of Sydney where home values are falling

Affordability constraints are testing buyers’ limits,even at the upper end of the market,and the steepest drops are taking place in desirable areas.

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Sport

Yashasvi Jaiswal laps it up.

Australia v India LIVE:Perth Test day three

Join us for all the live action from Optus Stadium in Perth on day three.

Ben Hunt won’t be going to the Bulldogs.

Bulldogs withdraw from pursuit of Hunt,leaving Broncos in box seat

The Bulldogs have been mulling over the potential recruitment of Hunt for days but have decided that he isn’t the right fit for the club.

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NRL 2024

Andrew Johns weds long-time partner in secret Bali ceremony

The eighth Immortal and Kate Kendall exchanged vows at a wedding attended by few,if any,guests.

India’s bowlers were well on top on days one and two.

$2 million a day:Why Australian cricket officials are barracking for India

The 17 wickets that fell on day one of the first Test raised the possibility of an early result and a resulting loss of revenue for stakeholders.

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray were adversaries throughout their careers but did play as teammates at the Laver Cup in 2022.

Novak has signed one of his fiercest rivals as his coach for the Australian Open. Will it work?

Tennis great Novak Djokovic has signed former foe Andy Murray as his coach. It’s an unlikely pairing;the ultimate late-career Hail Mary for the Djoker in his quest for an epic 25th grand slam title.

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Juan Mata was benched again in Saturday night’s derby,but had a good impact in the second half.

‘Cowardly’:Wanderers coach lashes out at Juan Mata’s agent after another derby defeat

Wanderers coach Alen Stajcic has launched an extraordinary attack on the agent of marquee recruit Juan Mata amid continued questioning over his use of the Spanish veteran.

Harry Potter at Wallabies training on the Spring Tour.

How new Wallaby Harry Potter earned his own place in the pages of history

He has lived a life with a world-famous name that was just another name when he was born. But now the newest Wallaby has earned his own fame.

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