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August 31, 2026
‘The time has come’: Argentine great Lionel Messi retires from international football
Lionel Messi announced his retirement from international football through a heartfelt Instagram statement, marking the end of an illustrious...
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August 31, 2026
Don’t worry about just your job – AI could also drive up interest rates
Proponents believe AI is key to improving living standards. But new Treasury analysis finds there will be risks on the way to a tech nirvana...
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August 31, 2026
Labor backs away from outlawing ‘pervert glasses’
The Australian Labor government has opted against implementing a federal ban on spy glasses, instead encouraging local authorities and priva...
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August 31, 2026
‘It tests you far more’: Students react to urgent HSC rule change
Under new rules, HSC take-home assignments will comprise just 7.5 per cent of a student’s total mark.
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August 31, 2026
Sam Walker is gone. Here’s why the Roosters are in safe hands with his replacement
With Sam Walker sidelined due to injury, the Sydney Roosters have turned to Hugo Savala to guide their halves alongside Daly Cherry-Evans fo...
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August 31, 2026
Five Australians were having breakfast at a Nepalese hotel. Then came a wall of water
Footage of the township hours after the flash flooding shows brown sludge blanketing the riverbank.
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August 31, 2026
Sydney set for spring sizzle after warm winter
The vivid displays of colour marking the early start to spring serve as illustrations of a rapidly warming world.
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August 31, 2026
‘Survived by just 10 seconds’: How teacher’s quick decision saved 900 children
As they evacuated to higher ground, Rajendra Dawadi said he saw a building about 100 metres from the river being engulfed.
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August 31, 2026
My suburb’s too busy, too loud and too cramped. But I love it, except for the parking
This is a tale of two suburbs – rich and poor, effortlessly hip and fiercely gritty – caught between the past and the future.
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August 31, 2026
150-year-old Newtown pub reopens with historic charm, jazz nights and $1 oysters
FIRST LOOK: How the team behind the Bat and Ball Hotel in Redfern have reinvigorated an inner west staple.
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August 31, 2026
The ibises, sensitive alarms and a four-week wait: The tricky last stage of a Sydney metro line
Commuters face a wait before the Minns government reveals the date for the opening of the final stretch of the city’s $30 billion M1 metro l...
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August 31, 2026
Rock legend Angry Anderson suffers a cardiac arrest
The Rose Tattoo singer’s bandmates announced via social media that he suffered a cardiac arrest.
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August 31, 2026
Newborn found dead in rubbish bin in south-west Sydney
Police hold serious concerns for the mother’s welfare after the discovery on Monday morning.
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August 31, 2026
‘Appalling’: My Kitchen Rules star pleads guilty to child cruelty
A former contestant on My Kitchen Rules has had her rape charges and other historical abuse charges dropped and has been released into the c...
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August 31, 2026
Bathla will enter liquidation if millions in funding not found by Thursday, administrators warn
Western Sydney's prominent real estate developer faces an imminent financial crisis as court-appointed administrators struggle against a cri...
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August 31, 2026
Thousands of University of Sydney staff to strike over AI
The University of Sydney faces significant industrial action as thousands of staff members have announced a 24-hour work stoppage scheduled...
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August 31, 2026
‘A serious investigation’: Misconduct allegations surround two Powerhouse executives
A formal misconduct inquiry has been initiated involving two senior executives at Powerhouse, the major cultural institution under governmen...
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August 31, 2026
First home buyers and mum join forces to buy $3.15m Cammeray home
A multi-generational family strategy in Sydney's Cammeray suburb showcases innovative real estate solutions for first-time buyers facing aff...
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August 31, 2026
Charles Perrottet says he repeatedly lied to developer Jean Nassif to help his mates
Liberal Party operative Charles Perrottet has told the ICAC that it is commonplace to lie in politics.
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August 31, 2026
Joyce denies claims of MP’s One Nation exit as Hanson fires back at Albanese
Pauline Hanson says Anthony Albanese has “crossed a line” after One Nation’s victory in the Secret Harbour byelection.
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August 31, 2026
Vale Tony Mundine, a champion fighter and a great Australian
Mundine’s career took him from Baryulgil, a tiny Aboriginal community near Grafton, to a world title fight.
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August 31, 2026
An ‘October surprise’ could seal Trump’s fate, or make him great again
The midterms are looking grim for Donald Trump and the Republicans. But this creates the circumstances for a shock that could decide the ele...
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August 31, 2026
Narco-subs and ballistic missiles: PM’s Pacific trip a swirl of geopolitical turmoil
Whatever mistakes Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is guilty of, neglecting the Pacific is not one of them.
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August 31, 2026
Jarome Luai didn’t finish Saturday’s game for the Tigers. On Sunday, he was in Port Moresby
Tigers officials confirmed on Sunday Jarome Luai would require scans for a lower-leg injury. By that afternoon, he was at a Port Moresby gol...
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August 30, 2026
ICAC Operation Rosny LIVE updates: Charles Perrottet to resume evidence as inquiry enters week six
Follow for live updates as the Independent Commission Against Corruption investigates links between Liberal Party operatives, fugitive prope...
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August 30, 2026
US strikes Iranian rocket launchers in first attacks in weeks
The United States military conducted targeted airstrikes against Iranian Revolutionary Guard rocket launcher positions, marking the resumpti...
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August 30, 2026
Australia news LIVE: 43 Australians remain missing in Nepal as flood’s death toll rises above 800; Labor to crack down on smart glasses in new laws
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and beyond.
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August 30, 2026
This Emmy nominee is a star in America. At home in Australia, no one knows his name
Michael Cusack's Emmy nomination marks a turning point in his career, bringing international recognition to the Australian creative talent....
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August 30, 2026
Pressure builds on board, minister as Powerhouse contract goes to company of former trustee
Relations between museum staff and marketing firm Ki Community have deteriorated due to frustration and disagreement over strategy and deliv...
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August 30, 2026
‘Like a pack of wild dogs’: The spate of horrific alleged attacks that has shocked Sydney
Two groups of school boys have been charged with gang rape this month. Children are increasingly accused of a disturbing number of similar a...
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August 30, 2026
Erin Patterson, the jury hotel and the curious case of the missing CCTV
The court appeal of convicted killer Erin Patterson centers on a critical piece of evidence: deleted CCTV footage from the jury hotel. This...
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August 30, 2026
Seven inexpensive sources of fibre to add to your grocery list
Meeting daily fibre targets is easier to do with these versatile and low-cost ingredients that can be found at almost any supermarket.
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August 30, 2026
Healthier than takeaway: Three punchy recipes for that Friday night feeling
Cancel the delivery. These quick, home-cooked dishes are packed with fresh produce, cost less and taste twice as good.
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August 30, 2026
Treasurer Jim Chalmers hits the market for a chief of staff
The treasurer is on the hunt for someone to run his office while his well-respected chief of staff goes on parental leave.
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August 30, 2026
‘Every time we get up, we cop a hit’: Casino billionaire’s fury at regulators
Leaked recording catches pokies baron and Star boss Bruce Mathieson jnr bemoaning the tough line being taken on his embattled casino company...
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August 30, 2026
Labor declares AI biggest sovereignty moment ‘since World War II’
To avoid being a passive “taker” of AI, Richard Marles has declared: “We’re with the United States - there’s no question.”
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August 30, 2026
Home owners are being short-changed by insurers’ cash payouts
The financial watchdog warns cash settlements are sometimes so low they won’t fund the repairs customers need.
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August 30, 2026
I thought I knew every travel scam in the book, but new ones are emerging
Having driven thousands of kilometres in Italy, I thought I knew all there was to know about what could go wrong. Then came a revelation.
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August 30, 2026
Sydney’s big economic divide: Where jobs are thriving, and where they aren’t
One region has the lowest unemployment rate in the nation. How does your area compare?
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August 30, 2026
Boxing great Tony Mundine dead at 75
The father of Anthony, Mundine snr was the only Australian boxer to compete professionally across four weight divisions and held four differ...
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August 30, 2026
‘I did think she was going to die’: How strangers saved shark attack victim Leah Stewart
The thought of not being there for her daughter helped Leah Stewart beat the shark away. But her fight was only beginning after making it to...
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August 30, 2026
Shark attack survivor ‘fought like hell to be here’ for daughter
Leah Stewart says it was the love for her little girl and the thought of her growing up without a mother, that helped her conquer a great wh...
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August 30, 2026
Inside Reddam House, the Sydney private school trying to break the mould
Reddam House North Shore represents an innovative approach to independent education in Sydney, converting a modernist architectural landmark...
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August 30, 2026
Rabbitohs ready to mark their Moore Park turf against bitter rivals
South Sydney have thanked the Sydney Roosters for allowing them to celebrate Jai Arrow’s milestone match – but they haven’t forgotten the ac...
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August 30, 2026
‘I feel like I’m the police’: The trials and tribulations of raising teenagers
Screens and social media have upended how our kids grow up, and how we raise them. They make parenting an often bewildering experience, even...
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August 30, 2026
Harry and Meghan must decide. Play the royal game or ditch the titles
The return of the Sussexes to Britain confirms a fundamental reality: their personal brand is inextricably linked to the very institution th...
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August 30, 2026
Eels upset drops Sharks into sudden death and a home final
Cronulla’s shock loss to Parramatta will now kick off an awkward power play between the NRL and Sharks over their suburban home ground.
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August 30, 2026
Mixed emotions for Ivan Cleary as son Jett stars on debut to put Warriors on top
The Cleary family flew to Auckland to watch Jett play his first NRL game – and help keep Ivan and Nathan’s Panthers in second spot on the la...
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August 30, 2026
Secret Harbour shellacking a warning for Labor, Coalition
One Nation’s win in a West Australian state byelection underlines the threat posed by One Nation to both major parties.
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August 30, 2026