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Australia votes
Embarrassing security fails on day one for both leaders
Day one of the campaign did not go as planned for Albanese and Dutton, with protesters gaining access to their carefully curated events – some posing as members of the media.
More meat, less chocolate: how our eating habits have changed
Australians bought more than 15 million tonnes of food and non-alcoholic drinks last financial year – but the things we reached for have shifted.
There’s no proof big supermarkets are price gouging, but Labor will ban it
Labor would target supermarkets price gouging customers but has stopped short of Peter Dutton’s populist plan to give regulators power to break up big chains.
How to manage the school run when bosses are calling workers back to the office
As more families have both parents working full-time and employers impose return-to-office policies, a new report recommends an overhaul of outside school hours care.
In a surprise deal, Musk sells X to his AI company
The deal combines two of Musk’s multiple portfolio companies, which also include automaker Tesla and SpaceX.
Opinion
Australia votes
Cowardly politics is robbing our children blind. It’s time to be brave
Whoever wins the May 3 federal election, this is their challenge: dare to end decades of intergenerational theft.
Ken Henry
Former Treasury secretary
Quake death toll surges as rescuers head deep beneath the rubble
A deadly quake reduced apartment buildings to dust. With 33-storeys worth of building rubble to sort through, the risk of further collapse is too great to go in quickly.
Fears for Suu Kyi’s safety as Myanmar earthquake toll rises
The Australian adviser once jailed alongside the deposed Myanmar leader fears “some ugly and horrible surprises might still be coming”.
The race is on to build the world’s most important machine
Few would expect the future of one of the world’s fastest-growing industries to depend on a quiet Dutch town.
Eastwood buyer pays $3.76m for Lindfield home, plans to rebuild
The home already comes with four bedrooms and a pool, but a buyer paid $3.76 million at auction on Saturday just to knock it down.
‘It was explosive’: How Ava and Rebecca sold 40,000 sunscreen units in hours
Entrepreneurs are edging into the beauty market with the help of smart comms, no-BS ingredients – and stunts that get eyeballs on their products.
This isolated valley is in danger of being loved to death
Ladakh’s dramatic landscapes and rich culture are at risk of erosion as visitor numbers surge.
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Gout Gout
Kennedy sets track alight, stuns Gout Gout in front of 10,000-strong crowd
People filled the stadium. They came for Gout Gout. Gout came out for them. But unfortunately for Gout, so too did Lachie Kennedy.
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NRL 2025
Xerri scores a double as Bulldogs beat Sharks; Dragons stun Storm
The Bulldogs have continued their strong start to the season with a win over Cronulla, after the Dragons rallied from behind to defeat the Storm.
Meet the teen star ready to replace DCE at Manly
Onitoni Large has enjoyed a schoolboy football career every bit as decorated as that of Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii.
Opinion
US politics
Making weekend plans or war plans? These are the unspoken group chat rules
Whether you’re organising a golf weekend or a tactical strike against the Houthis, the rules of the group chat apply to us all.
Thomas Mitchell
Culture reporter
Opinion
Sunday Life
I’ve jumped on this bandwagon, and I have no regrets
There is a rather silly human tendency to sneer at things once they become popular.
Jamila Rizvi
Columnist
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Review
Give Michelle Williams all the awards for this film about a terminally ill woman looking for sex
Adapted from a podcast series, Dying for Sex deals with living your life in the face of death and the strength of soul mates.
Federal Election 2025
Three paths to victory: The numbers game that will decide the election
Will the major parties achieve an outright majority or will crossbenchers be the kingmakers? Walk through the election pathways.
Exclusive
Climate 200 staffer calls for boycott of Israeli businesses
The call is particularly controversial among Jewish Australians, many of whom live in electorates represented by teal MPs with Climate 200 backing.
Sydney
This inner west apartment plan has split opinion. The council predicts there’ll be more
One opponent argued that the 16-storey block proposed for the languishing Balmain Leagues Club site would be “as workable in Rozelle as a snowflake is in hell”.
Why Sydney’s shark nets have been removed a month early
A growing number of swimmers and councils have objected to the nets, but politicians have so far proved reluctant to end the program.
How a controversial plan for this 120-year-old bowlo is bitterly dividing Mosman
A proposal to replace a bowling green with pickleball courts has the backing of some locals, but others have raised concerns about noise and if it will just be a “passing fad”.
Senior NSW media adviser charged over child abuse material
Matthew John Bachl, 38, has been suspended without pay from his role with NSW Corrective Services.
Revealed: Bombshell report into shady casino links they didn’t want you to see
A secret government report concluded the Hong Kong company that rescued Star from financial collapse concealed its relationship with a notorious junket operator.
WEEKEND READS
A ‘perfect’ inner-city pad set on 30 square metres? One architect’s ‘Goldilocks’ rule
Adam Haddow’s own house is set on a tiny plot. Now he’s focused on his Victorian home town with designs that are not too big, not too small – but just right.
Magazine
The March 29 Edition: Stories on the people, places and issues that matter
From market stall to real-estate riches: Monika Tu | Aussie beauty start-ups vs the big guys | Building in the ‘Goldilocks’ zone | Autumn style issue
Politics
Exclusive
Australia votes
Major parties harvesting personal data under guise of helping voters
The major parties are harvesting personal details in the guise of helping voters apply for postal ballots at the very start of a hotly contested election campaign.
Business
Analysis
Superannuation
Your superannuation is now at the mercy of Trump
A growing share of superannuation assets are scattered around the world, particularly in the US. Trump-induced volatility affects us all.
World
‘I was panicking’: How a bucket-list trip to paradise turned into tragedy
Holly and Josie were excited to have scored the final two seats on a snorkelling boat. What happened onboard would leave them traumatised.
Opinion
Sanity and superficiality to the fore as campaign kicks off. That can’t last
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
I’ve been in Australia for 40 years. When do I stop being an immigrant?
Max Jeganathan
Senior research fellow
This election is between a battler and a cop – at least that’s what they’ll tell you
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
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Property
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Title Deeds
Ex-Goldman Sachs bigwig, Ku-ring-gai deputy mayor list $12m Wahroonga home
What you get when a former head of real estate investment bank and a deputy mayor renovate a heritage-listed home in a prestigious street.
‘Game changer’: How Matthew bought a home without the bank of mum and dad
Matthew Armstrong and his wife reached their 30s and realised it could take years to save a deposit on a Sydney home. Then they found a way.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Hey bloomer: The simple things we use to celebrate life’s big moments
A new exhibition celebrates the role of the flower in art – and what it reveals about the human condition.
Culture
These Australian teens stood up to a giant record label. Now, they’re feeling the pain
NewJeans were one of the top-selling acts in K-pop. But thanks to a legal stoush with their parent company, their future is now in limbo.
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NRL 2025
Unbeaten Bulldogs go top of the league ladder after demolishing Cronulla
The Bulldogs have continued their strong start to the season with an impressive 20-6 win over Cronulla, after the Dragons rallied from behind to defeat the Storm.
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Match report
‘Very, very stressful’: Dragons defy clunky Storm in Kogarah boilover
St George Illawarra caused an old-fashioned boilover against the Melbourne Storm in front of 6211 hearty Dragons fans in the wet at Kogarah.
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Gout Gout
‘It wouldn’t be fun if he just destroyed everyone’: Gout runs second on stunning night for Australian sprinting
A sellout crowd 10,000-strong headed to the Maurie Plant Meet to watch dominant junior Gout Gout run his first men’s 200-metre race. The spectacle didn’t disappoint.
Writ Large: Meet the teen star ready to replace DCE at Manly
Onitoni Large has enjoyed a schoolboy football career every bit as decorated as that of Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii. That’s why Manly feel their future is bright despite the departure of Daly Cherry-Evans.
‘My appendix was about to explode’: Why Turuva pushed himself to the limit for Benji
Wests Tigers recruit Sunia Turuva trained through excruciating pain during a pre-season camp in Brisbane. A day later, he was admitted to hospital for emergency surgery.
Rugby Australia chief rules out Israel Folau farewell against Lions
Former Wallaby Israel Folau’s hopes of playing a part in the upcoming British and Irish Lions series are over.
Kiwis’ Bledisloe snub is a reminder of some hard truths for the Wallabies
Beating the All Blacks and becoming more of a force in Super Rugby would get the attention of New Zealand Rugby.
Have Your Say
I interviewed George Foreman three times. This was the most surprising thing about him
The former heavyweight champ was a compelling character, who spoke in depth about the Rumble in the Jungle and his lasting friendship with his conqueror, Muhammad Ali.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
