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Political lobbying
Labor mates in lobbyland: ‘I just get paid more’
With billions of dollars up for grabs, former politicians and advisers know they can charge handsomely to help big companies gain access to mammoth federal deals.
- by David Crowe
Opinion
Workplace culture
The crude piece of career advice I think about all the time
Next time you find yourself in a difficult situation at work, this admittedly crude advice might just help.
- by Tim Duggan
Updated
Crime
Father charged with murder of three children in Lalor Park house fire
A father who allegedly set fire to his home, trapping three children inside, has been charged with their murder.
- by Jessica McSweeney and Clare Sibthorpe
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Melbourne live reviews
Lady Macbeth deserves a better fate than Shakespeare dealt her. This play offers that chance
Horrors both supernatural and human abound in this creative and provocative re-working of The Scottish Play.
- by Cameron Woodhead, Andrew Fuhrmann, Vyshnavee Wijekumar, Michael Dwyer, Jessica Nicholas and Tony Way
Black swans in ‘significant peril’ from bird flu
Australia’s poultry industry is grappling with an outbreak of H7 bird flu, but the H5N1 strain, which has spread to every other continent, could wipe out native species.
- by Mike Foley
An imaginary world that is a delight for fans of Japanese playfulness
Our critics deliver their verdict on the latest shows around town.
- by Chantal Nguyen and Harriet Cunningham
Australia news LIVE: Record drug use revealed by wastewater testing; Support for Biden slips further
Follow today’s national news headlines with our live blog.
- by Josefine Ganko
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Daylight saving
‘There’s no benefit’: Call to cut back daylight saving in NSW
NSW should knock two months off daylight saving and let it run from November to March because post-pandemic work habits have largely made it redundant, critics say.
- by Catherine Naylor
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Wallabies
Rookie replaces injured Wallabies skipper as Wales call in cricket legend’s grandson
Wallabies captain Liam Wright will miss the second Test due to injury, while Warren Gatland and Wales have called up a breakaway with a famous surname.
- by Iain Payten
Rashida Jones’ new series packs a lot in but still never feels rushed
A black comedy about grieving, a buddy comedy with a robot, a conspiracy thriller about Big Tech – there’s a lot to absorb in Sunny.
- by Craig Mathieson
Opinion
Inside China
The US warns China as frustration builds
A senior US official has taken aim at China, saying “more creative approaches may be necessary” to protect the global economy.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Barty rapt to be on centre court, but please don’t ask again about a comeback
Ash Barty was feeding her toddler when she learned she’d be playing on Wimbledon’s centre stage. Although thrilled with the upgrade, she was emphatic when asked if it whetted her appetite for a return to the pro tour.
- by Marc McGowan
Dramatic sting at Sydney’s new urban surf pool catches alleged drug importer
The Californian man allegedly thought he was importing millions of dollars worth of drugs into Sydney, before police pounced in front of afternoon wave riders.
- by Sally Rawsthorne
‘My brain was smashed’: Knocked unconscious for nine minutes, this ex-Socceroo is living a nightmare
Almost 30 years later, Warren Spink has still not recovered from the traumatic head injury he suffered playing for Australia against Japan in 1996.
- by Vince Rugari
‘Absolutely incorrect’: The evidence is in on whales and offshore wind farms
Those who hold doubts about offshore wind farms may not be aware that their misgivings have been deliberately planted.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
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World elections
Respect for Macron falls to new low among French public
Emmanuel Macron was once France’s young and charismatic president who embodied hope. He is now widely despised, considered narcissistic and disconnected.
- by Rob Harris
Opinion
US Votes 2024
I love Joe Biden. But we need a new nominee
I saw Biden three weeks ago at my fundraiser for him. It’s devastating to say it, but he’s not the same man he was and he won’t win the election.
- by George Clooney
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World markets
Tech stocks boost ASX as Wall Street notches up another win
Tech stocks, miners and real estate investment trusts lifted the ASX on Thursday after US stocks moved higher to send Wall Street toward more records.
- by Millie Muroi
Craig Hutchison to sell NBL’s Perth Wildcats for $40m
Craig Hutchison’s embattled media and sports business has sold NBL franchise the Perth Wildcats for $40 million.
- by Calum Jaspan
Rebel Wilson’s latest film withdrawn as actor lashes producers
Wilson has accused the producers of her directorial debut film of “viciousness”.
- by Helen Pitt
The world’s toughest lion broke an epic record. Australians were filming
Jacob the lion has survived being mauled, trapped and gored. Now his life – charted by an Australian biologist – has a dramatic new chapter.
- by Angus Dalton
Junior Wallabies’ appeal dismissed after under 20s washout
Australia’s young stars were denied their shout at a place in the world championship finals when a game was cancelled due to a muddy pitch. Two games were later played on the same field.
- by Iain Payten
Newcomer thrives as cricket’s circle of life closes in on Jimmy Anderson
Jimmy Anderson started his Test cricket career with a bag of wickets at Lord’s, just as Gus Atkinson did on debut in Anderson’s farewell Test 21 years later.
- by Adam Collins
Watkins’ late goal fires England into Euro 2024 final
England are into their first major tournament final on foreign soil after an Ollie Watkins strike booked Gareth Southgate’s maligned side a date with Spain in Berlin.
- by Mitch Phillips
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Crime
Suspected crossbow killer served in army and has brother who is a convicted murderer
A manhunt was sparked after Carol Hunt and her daughters Hannah, 28, and Louise, 25, were found fatally injured at the family home near London.
- by Pan Pylas
‘Selling your soul to the devil’: Tensions rising as Wall Street grapples with 100-hour work weeks
The death of Bank of America associate Leo Lukenas from a heart attack just days after completing a $3 billion deal has put an unwelcome spotlight on Wall Street.
- by Katherine Doherty
There’s no flying cow, but this Twister sequel is still highly ridiculous
Forget the sexual tension, Twisters is at its best when Glen Powell and Daisy Edgar-Jones are dodging an inventive variety of heavy objects.
- by Sandra Hall
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Political lobbying
Lobbyland: Pyne, Feeney open doors in defence
A weapons supplier with more than $200 million in federal deals has emerged as one of the best-connected companies in federal politics.
- by David Crowe
Pelosi refuses to endorse Biden as Clooney says president should not run
In yet another damaging blow to Joe Biden, Democrat party elder and ally of the president, Nancy Pelosi has refused to explicitly endorse him.
- by Farrah Tomazin
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Review
Emma Stone returns for another wacky film, but sadly this is no Poor Things
If the filmmaker’s much-praised, award-winning Poor Things was the main meal, Kinds of Kindness is the offcuts.
- by Robert Moran
★★
Review
Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum’s NASA comedy fails to take off
As a marketing whiz and an astronaut, the stars have zero chemistry in the wildly overextended and flat rom-com Fly Me to the Moon.
- by Jake Wilson
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Sydney councils
Revealed: How fast each Sydney council approves new homes
According to a new league table, 21 Sydney councils are taking more than an average 115 days to approve development applications. See how yours ranks.
- by Alexandra Smith
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Greyhound racing
New details of horrific cruelty emerge as premier backs greyhound racing
An explosive report by greyhound racing’s former chief vet alleges a litany of welfare issues ranging from appalling animal distress to the discovery of burned and frozen carcasses.
- by Jordan Baker
Opinion
NRL 2024
Why Sam Walker is the new Alfie Langer, and the next Maroons No.7
His dad played with Alfie Langer and, until now, there hasn’t been a player so similar to the little genius.
- by Andrew Johns
The type of home that’s more than twice as profitable as its neighbour
The gap highlights the “haves” and “have nots” even among those fortunate enough to be able to buy their own home.
- by Elizabeth Redman
Opinion
Paris 2024
‘She said I was marvellous’: Why world record breaker congratulated Aussie rival
Jessica Hull set an Australian record in the 1500m final of Sunday’s Diamond League meeting – but was still beaten by track legend Faith Kipyegon.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Sydney’s toll road shake-up is coming. The scene is set for a showdown
The NSW government will push ahead with an overhaul of the city’s patchwork of toll roads, putting it on a collision course with motorway giant Transurban.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
Opinion
Energy
Energy policy is becoming Australia’s own Brexit, and proving just as intractable
If the Coalition isn’t making up the policy as it’s going along, then it’s doing a Vegas-level impression of a political outfit that is.
- by Shaun Carney
Why the next Baby Reindeer may be too afraid to step into the spotlight
Caught in the clash between documentary, embellishment and a $US170 million lawsuit, getting the facts straight on TV has never been more important.
- by Michael Idato
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Homelessness
The areas first in line for Victoria’s new homelessness scheme
People at risk of sleeping rough in Melbourne’s north and west and on the eastern fringes will be among the first to access an overhauled homelessness-to-housing program.
- by Broede Carmody
Geo-fence technology to be used in Sydney share bike crackdown
Riders are likely to be forced to park bikes in designated areas under a future regulatory regime being worked on by no less than 13 government agencies.
- by Michael Koziol
The best celebrity memoirs have exactly what literature today lacks
As more and more crossed my desk, I found that the best of them were written with a robust, fearless honesty that I’ve almost given up looking for in current fiction.
- by David Free
Streaming was supposed to kill off online piracy. Instead, the problem is skyrocketing
Australians have been consistently consuming more online content unlawfully over the past three years after a period of significant decline. What’s driving the sudden turn?
- by Nell Geraets
Eight new books to read this weekend
Our reviewers cast their eyes over recent fiction and non-fiction.
- by Cameron Woodhead and Fiona Capp
Do we perform better when we look good? These athletes think so
Whether you’re preparing for the Olympics or a session at your local gym, experts agree that looking good can improve your performance.
- by Gyan Yankovich
Opinion
Tips & advice
‘Get undressed, or get out’: Here, it’s normal to get naked with colleagues
I have nothing against getting my clothes off with a bunch of strangers, but when it comes to friends and colleagues, would I feel different?
- by Keith Austin
Opinion
Sunday Life
I’m attending my 50-year school reunion. This is what I’m expecting it to teach me
Yes, we get fatter, thinner, greyer, wrinklier and either balder or hairier or both, but I bet my old classmates remain essentially the individuals I remember.
- by Jane Caro
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Emergency services
Triple 0: The Sydney suburbs with no police, firefighters or paramedics
The five Sydney suburbs that are home to the most police officers are, on average, 45 kilometres from the CBD. For solicitors, the average is less than four kilometres.
- by Matt Wade and Craig Butt
Analysis
Wimbledon
He’s no Lleyton-lite: Why a sore hip won’t halt the Demon’s rise
A hip injury robbed Alex de Minaur of his chance to play Novak Djokovic on Wimbledon’s centre court in the biggest match of his life, but his legitimacy as a player cannot be taken away.
- by Marc McGowan
Quirky wearables come full circle with Samsung’s ‘smart ring’
The Korean tech giant has unveiled a new line of folding phones, along with a ‘health ring’ designed to be worn at all times.
- by Tim Biggs and David Swan
Gen X, Millennial Australians better off than their parents – but not all
Australians are largely growing up to be better off than their parents, but there are risks younger generations may not gain much ground.
- by Rachel Clun
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Wimbledon
Injury forces de Minaur out of Wimbledon hours before his blockbuster match against Djokovic
The Australian star made the announcement at an impromptu media conference hours before he was due to take to the court to face the grand slam champion.
- by Marc McGowan
The last Origin decider in Brisbane featured a brawl. It’s why the Blues won’t back down again
Michael Maguire has preached to his team not to take a backwards step. So, if there’s a repeat of the last major State of Origin brawl, Blues players won’t be slow to react.
- by Adam Pengilly
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
‘I’ll be fighting tooth and nail’: Muslim leader vows to back Labor
The government has run into trouble trying to find an envoy for Islamophobia, someone it hoped to unveil at the same time as the new antisemitism envoy.
- by David Crowe and Paul Sakkal
Three tonnes of tuna and 2400 pies: Australia’s Olympic team by the numbers
The Australian Olympic Committee has released a breakdown of quirky statistics about the team heading to France.
- by Tom Decent
‘It’s just another hit for us’: Veteran greyhound trainer bites back
Luke Azzopardi’s life has been built around greyhounds for five decades. He’s well aware of the latest controversies.
- by Chris Roots
Collapse of $61m pub deal casts fresh gloom over Oxford Street
The two pubs were sold last year with grand plans to create an Ivy-style mega-complex on Taylor Square. Those prospects appear to be dashed.
- by Michael Koziol, Carolyn Cummins and Ben Grubb
Wallabies debutant says he was ‘ghosted’ after Eddie Jones selection snub
Dylan Pietsch finally made his Wallabies debut last Saturday, becoming the 15th Indigenous player in the side’s history after a false start in last year’s World Cup, when he says he was “ghosted” by then coach Eddie Jones’ camp.
- by Marnie Vinall
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University
Elite unis lower ATARs in favour of special entry schemes
Universities are increasingly moving to US-style portfolio-based entry schemes, leading to fears they could undermine the HSC.
- by Daniella White
A restless partner or noisy neighbours? How to deal with sleep disruptions
A sleep disorder specialist shares tips to sleeping better, even when those around you are keeping you awake.
- by Lisa Strauss
Chase away the winter chills with these cheerful, uplifting TV series
From Geek Girl to Graham Norton, these television favourites will warm the heart and lift the spirits.
- by Debi Enker
WADA claims vindication, fails to restore trust
The Paris pool deck will be ground zero for athlete mistrust in anti-doping after WADA released its review of the Chinese swimming scandal.
- by Chip Le Grand and Tom Decent
State-sanctioned cruelty to greyhounds needs to stop
The fate of dogs in the racing industry reminds us yet again that this routine cruelty is morally unsustainable.
Mona’s ‘priceless’ toilet cubicle Picassos? They’re forged
The controversy around the Ladies Lounge, a conceptual women-only space at Tasmania’s Museum of Old and New Art, has taken yet another turn.
- by Karl Quinn
As it happened: Australian real wage growth among worst in OECD; Marles to pledge support for Ukraine at NATO summit
Read the national news headlines for Wednesday, July 10.
- by Josefine Ganko and Lachlan Abbott
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World markets
Miners, utilities drag ASX into the red
The ASX closed out a quiet session in negative territory on the back of a mixed lead from Wall Street, after Fed chair Jerome Powell did little to change the market’s expectations of when the US central bank will cut rates.
- by Jessica Yun
Analysis
Greyhound racing
Why NSW Labor will not take the same road on greyhounds as Baird
Former premier Mike Baird stunned the industry when he banned greyhound racing. Labor watched on and will not follow his lead despite more damning revelations.
- by Alexandra Smith
King allows public to see other side of famous palace balcony for first time
Inside the Centre Room at Buckingham Palace, a first group of visitors will be allowed to peer out at where crowds gather for jubilees, royal weddings and birthdays.
- by Hannah Furness
SMH editorial
Greyhound racing
The greyhound racing industry has run its course
The NSW greyhound industry was unable to reform itself when it was given a second chance eight years ago. It has now been exposed for further failing to meet community expectations of how to treat animals.
- by The Herald's View
Opinion
Climate crisis
In 2022, I left court in tears. Standing in parliament felt like deja vu
Protecting current and future young Australians from the impacts of climate change is all we ask from our politicians. But still, they refuse to safeguard us.
- by Anjali Sharma
‘We had $0 in the bank account’: How a little Australian thriller went from zero to hero
It was a film festival hit, but for the writers and directors behind Birdeater, it was four years of rain, sweat and tears.
- by Louise Rugendyke
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Media & marketing
News Corp cuts 20 journalists, with The Australian and Herald Sun spared
Twenty more journalists will be made redundant at News Corp Australia as part of a wider effort to save as much as $65 million.
- by Calum Jaspan
Sliding Doors moment: Will Demon limp out or step up against Djokovic?
Alex de Minaur has spoken about sliding being a key strategy for him on grass rather than something to avoid. But the rewards of such a tactic come with risks.
- by Craig O'Shannessy
River Seine is good to swim in, says Meares
Australian chef de mission Anna Meares says water quality in the River Seine is now at acceptable levels.
- by Tom Decent
Opinion
Investing
Why markets are fretting less about this US election
Elections make for nervous sharemarkets. But this time it’s different for one reason.
- by Elizabeth Knight
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Australians abroad
Australian executive found unconscious in California street
Colin Bettles was found with severe injuries on a San Francisco street and was in the intensive care unit for days before his family tracked him down.
- by Jessica McSweeney
No more empty nests: Downsizing a major key to unlock WA housing
Here’s how many spare bedrooms there are in WA – and what’s stopping their owners from moving into something that fits their needs better.
- by Peter Milne
Fortescue spies sifted through personal mail of ex-staff, followed family members to Kmart: court told
Billionaire Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue seeks to suppress a 600-page document detailing spying on ex-staff amid allegations of stolen intellectual property.
- by Anne Hyland
It’s struck down a dozen stars so far. Now this slippery issue could decide de Minaur’s quarter-final
Alex de Minaur was just the latest of more than a dozen stars to slip or fall on Wimbledon’s grasscourts this year. But once you get past the “scare factor”, sliding can be a big advantage.
- by Marc McGowan
Woman killed ‘sugar daddy’ and used severed thumb to steal from bank account, court told
The 22-year-old from Washington is accused of using the thumb of a 53-year-old man to steal money to pay for Uber rides, marijuana and alcohol.
- by Jenny Gathright