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How Caroline Kennedy discovered her inner bogan in Australia
The US ambassador to Australia, a member of America’s most storied political dynasty, has embraced everything from sausages and surfing to sheep and “shitboxes”.
- by Matthew Knott and Peter Hartcher
The Weekly Sports Quiz: Test your knowledge
How well did you pay attention to the sporting headlines this week?
Christian O’Connell took a massive risk when he quit a No.1 radio show
Five years ago, Christian O’Connell turned his back on Britain’s top radio show, uprooted his family and moved to Australia to begin again. Somehow, it worked.
- by Karl Quinn
Australia news LIVE: Outgoing RBA boss says interest rates could climb; Joe Biden to host PM in October at White House
RBA governor Philip Lowe will face his last grilling by federal MPs, Anthony Albanese will visit White House in October and the Voice debate continues.
- by Caroline Schelle
Women’s World Cup LIVE: Spain dominate possession early against Netherlands in first quarter-final; Japan face Sweden tonight
It’s a Kiwi double-header as the Dutch face Spain to become the first team into the final four before Japan and Sweden go head-to-head in Auckland.
- by Billie Eder and Marnie Vinall
Emmys delayed for the first time since September 11 attacks
Hollywood’s strike continues to have far-reaching impacts across the TV and film industry.
- by Thomas Mitchell
Will AI spell the death of cookbooks? We put ChatGPT to the recipe test
Neil McMahon asks AI to come up with a recipe based on the contents of his crisper. The result is terrifyingly good.
- by Neil McMahon
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Casinos
NSW Treasurer throws lifeline to Star Entertainment with temporary tax reprieve
The NSW government will revise its tax arrangement with the cash-strapped Star Entertainment, while mandating staff numbers.
- by Amelia McGuire, Michael McGowan and Max Maddison
Updated
Extreme weather
Hawaiian island wildfire death toll jumps and will probably keep rising, says governor
The search of the wildfire wreckage on Maui revealed a wasteland of burned out homes as firefighters battled the stubborn blaze that has already claimed 53 lives.
- by Audrey Mcavoy, Jennifer Sinco Kelleher and Nick Perry
The man who brought down Lionel Messi now has Sam Kerr in his sights
Last November, Herve Renard’s game-changing team talk to Saudi Arabia’s men’s side went viral. Now he is steering France’s women’s team deep into the World Cup.
- by Emma Kemp
Updated
Earnings season
Revenue slides as Murdoch’s News Corp eyes AI opportunities
Rupert Murdoch’s News Corporation has reported a drop in revenue, but plans to take advantage of advances in generative AI.
- by Calum Jaspan
Traffic jam at Panama Canal as drought lowers water level
Authorities of the Panama Canal expect income from the waterway to drop after they were forced to limit the number of ships passing through it.
- by Elida Moreno
The snow storm that could save the NSW ski season
There are sighs of relief echoing across the Snowy Mountains as snow falls for the first time in weeks, but bookings are still down as much as 40 per cent on last year.
- by Catherine Naylor
Why Skelton changed his mind on becoming Wallabies captain
Will Skelton will join a rare club of Australian players, including Nick Farr-Jones, John Eales and George Gregan, when he leads the Wallabies at a Rugby World Cup.
- by Tom Decent
‘Frustratingly depressing’: What is the root cause of our housing crisis?
Readers offer up ideas on how to fix the country’s housing problems, with many suggesting it’s time to put a lid on population and urban sprawl.
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Cost of living
Six graphs show cost of living crisis is hitting those who can least afford it
People like Emma Warren are at breaking point, according to a new survey of people who are hit the hardest by rising cost of living.
- by Max Maddison
The 92-year-old who changed the world
A textbook inspired Morris Chang to create a company that is now a $US500 billion juggernaut and part of our everyday lives. It also put him at the centre of a technological cold war between the US and China.
- by Paul Mozur and John Liu
‘Downslope winds’: How the Hawaii fires spread so quickly
As the arid winds swept over the West Maui Mountains, they forced air to accelerate down the west side of the mountains - with tragic results.
- by Dan Stillman
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World markets
ASX opens flat; Wall Street digests US inflation report
The ASX has opened flat after a lacklustre performance on Wall Street, where stocks wavered as investors reviewed the latest update on inflation across the US.
- by Jessica Yun
Major wipeout: Troublesome knee injury rules Kyrgios out of US Open
It marks an unhappy conclusion to a tennis year that Kyrgios had hoped would cement his dazzling breakthrough of 2022 when he reached the Wimbledon final.
- by Ian Chadband
Luxury fashion’s new giant: Coach, Versace part of $13b mega-deal
Coach, Versace, Jimmy Choo and Michael Kors are part of the latest deal in the world of luxury fashion.
- by Jeannette Neumann
‘If I stopped, I’d go crazy’: Inside this pop duo’s flourishing song factory
Tim Carroll and Oscar Dawson are being inspired by a fresh crop of Australian musicians.
- by Martin Boulton
Opinion
FIFA Women's World Cup
It’s not just the Matildas. Why all women footballers deserve better pay
FIFA boss Gianni Infantino dismissed talk of pay equity on the eve of the World Cup. For how long can he remain silent?
- by Andrew Webster
‘I call her my stepsister’: How a Matilda terrorised an NRL star
The Newcastle halfback and the Matildas star were once inseparable. Hastings’ father Kevin, a legend of the Sydney Roosters, used to date Foord’s mother Simone.
- by Michael Chammas
‘Exhausting’ psychological reality show finds new celebrity victims
The local version of The Traitors has taken a leaf out of the US playbook and recruited reality stars and an actor to play the game.
- by Nicole Elphick
This gay, royal romcom is among the most hyped films of 2023 – is it any good?
Adapted from Casey McQuiston’s 2019 New York Times best-selling novel, Red White and Royal Blue has the kind of ready-to-go fan base that streamers and studios dream of.
- by Jared Richards
Donald Trump pleads not guilty to additional charges as Republicans release Biden bank records
The charges also accused two Trump employees of conspiring with the former president to delete the footage at his Mar-a-Lago resort.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Liberals draw up housing battle lines as Triguboff rubbishes expanded Landcom role
The Meriton founder has questioned giving state-owned corporation Landcom a direct role in building homes, as the opposition demands Premier Chris Minns rule out redeveloping Macquarie Hospital.
- by Michael Koziol
US officials beginning to think the truth may really be out there
Three highly credentialed whistleblowers have testified to a US congressional hearing that UFOs are real and that the government is covering up the evidence.
- by Farrah Tomazin
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Home Truths
The refugees left, but the millions kept coming for Nauru contractor
Documents reveal how Australian company Canstruct made big profits servicing refugees on Nauru, and they only got bigger as time went on.
- by Michael Bachelard and Nick McKenzie
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LGBTQ
Gay conversion law would ban suppression of gender identity
The NSW government’s plans to ban gay conversion practices will be extended to include making it illegal to change or suppress a person identifying as trans or gender diverse.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Artists make Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster and UFOs out of Lego
Claire Healy and Sean Cordeiro are using Lego to explore the strange things people believe in – from the paranormal to conspiracy theories.
- by Lenny Ann Low
Victoria police officer facing more than 80 child sex charges, extradition sought
The sergeant was arrested in Queensland and investigators are seeking his extradition back to Victoria.
- by Alex Crowe
Manic quality to Matildas hype proves World Cup no longer all about Kerr
The Matildas, through sheer popularity, have forced the country’s sporting establishment to mould around them and adapt their scheduling
- by Emma Kemp and Marnie Vinall
The day the Matildas walked down Oxford St and went on strike
Sam Kerr, Caitlin Foord, Katrina Gorry and co downed tools in protest over $21,000 contracts, below Australia’s minimum wage, and refused to tour the US. It was a “watershed moment” for women’s sport.
- by Adam Pengilly
Broken windows, retired teachers covering classes. The plan to fix these regional schools isn’t working
A scathing auditor general’s report says a plan to lift academic outcomes for regional and remote students in NSW will almost certainly fail.
- by Christopher Harris and Michael McGowan
Australia, US urged to ramp up AUKUS as PM invited to White House
Anthony Albanese will be feted at a rare state dinner in Washington, DC, in late October at the invitation of US President Joe Biden.
- by Matthew Knott
Qantas boss Alan Joyce’s failure to launch after Canberra tour
Joyce experienced a frustration familiar to the great unwashed – he was forced to wait around for his plane to take off on Thursday.
- by Megan Gorrey and Patrick Hatch
Australia news as it happened: Joe Biden to host PM for official US visit; Coalition pushes nuclear energy plan
Anthony Albanese wants approvals sped up for housing projects near transport routes, the Nationals’ leader is backing nuclear energy and the Voice debate continues.
- by Caroline Schelle and Angus Thomson
Breaking
State Parliament
Minister’s office pushed for former Labor staffer to get top job
Transport Minister Jo Haylen has refused to say whether former Labor staffer Josh Murray was recommended to be the state’s new Transport Secretary by a hiring panel.
- by Michael McGowan
Updated
Extreme weather
Hawaii ‘like an apocalypse’ as historic town destroyed by hurricane-fanned fires
The death toll from the inferno has reached 36. Some people had to flee into the ocean to escape fire and smoke.
- by Marco Garcia
Updated
FIFA Women's World Cup
AFL wants to show Matildas match at Blues, Demons clash – but there’s a catch
The AFL has given the green light for the Matildas’ World Cup quarter-final against France to be shown on the big screens at the MCG before the Carlton-Melbourne blockbuster on Saturday night.
- by Andrew Wu and Peter Ryan
WATCH LIVE: Wallabies coach Eddie Jones unveils Rugby World Cup squad
Who will be on the plane to Paris later this month? Find out in a special edition of Stan Sport’s Rugby Heaven.
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Education
Business class flights to be repaid following probe into King’s School regatta trip
The King’s School has been declared non-compliant after an investigation into a trip taken by the headmaster and his wife to attend the UK’s prestigious Royal Henley Regatta.
- by Lucy Carroll
Agreement reached: NRL and players set to end long-running CBA war
After 21 months of often hostile negotiations, the NRL and its players are ready to sign off on a new collective bargaining agreement.
- by Adrian Proszenko and Adam Pengilly
The speech doctors and nurses were barred from hearing
A senior doctor has made serious allegations of waitlist manipulation and a culture of fear at one of Sydney’s most prestigious hospitals.
- by Angus Thomson
Editorial
Private schools
The Kings School goes for a row over headmaster’s jaunt
The idea of headmaster and his wife swanning off for tea and scones at Henley-on-Thames sits awkwardly beside sacrifices most parents make to send their children to the private school system.
- The Herald's View
Profits of rage: Don’t bank on earnings dissent changing anything
There is not much greater obscenity than the announcement of a $10 billion profit by an Australian bank, followed by the news that its executives have seen their pay packets soar.
Strange days: One family and three games in two hours make NRL history
The greatest game of all will take a Strange turn on Sunday afternoon, as John, Jasmin and Ethan Strange all turn out across the NRL and NRLW on the one day.
- by Dan Walsh
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World markets
Energy stocks power ASX after Wall Street slide
The Australian sharemarket closed higher on the back of energy companies after stocks fell on Wall Street ahead of a highly anticipated inflation report.
- by Millie Muroi
AMP to cut costs, keep capital ahead of legal verdict
Alexis George, who has led the simplification of AMP since 2021, said she would pause its capital return plan given uncertainty around legal matters.
- by Millie Muroi
‘Another positive step’: Chinese tour groups to return to Australia
Beijing has issued a new list of approved travel destinations. The decision follows a three-year hiatus and come despite threats of a long-term boycott.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Updated
Courts
Rose Porteous’ desire for luxury fuelled Rinehart’s feud with father, court hears
Details of the feud between pioneer Lang Hancock and his daughter Gina Rinehart before his death have been laid bare in a multibillion-dollar Supreme Court civil case.
- by Jesinta Burton
Alarm sounds on insurance as Australia’s natural disaster risk surges
Global giants that play a key role in the insurance market are viewing Australia and New Zealand as riskier markets – and this is feeding into higher premiums.
- by Clancy Yeates
Tennis court the backdrop for riveting and complex drama
Who to believe in this drama about the fraught relationship between a tennis coach and young champion, especially when both are telling lies?
- by Debi Enker
Homegrown drama is rare, which makes a good one worth celebrating
The medical drama RFDS returns, with a new recruit and lively adventures in the Australian outback.
- by Debi Enker
Updated
World elections
Ecuador presidential candidate assassinated at campaign event
A state of emergency has been declared in the Andean nation. A suspect died after a shootout with police.
- by Alexandra Valencia
Opinion
Aviation
The half-billon-dollar economic boost the government won’t let fly
What inflation-fighting government would take a position that promotes airfares remaining higher for longer?
- by Elizabeth Knight
Ukrainian drones downed near Crimea and Moscow
Thirteen drones in total were aimed at Moscow and Sevastopol in Crimea, the Russian Defence Ministry said, on Thursday alone.
Caddick’s victims to share initial $3 million payout
It is hoped that investors may recover around 30 percent of the funds they invested with fraudster Melissa Caddick.
- by Kate McClymont
Music
Pop culture
Rodriguez, Searching for Sugar Man singer with an aura of mystery, dies at 81
The Detroit singer-songwriter was championed decades after his 1970 debut album by fans in Australia and South Africa, and became the subject of an Oscar-winning documentary.
- by Harrison Smith
Growing up, Clare Hunt idolised France’s captain. Now she has to stop her
The Les Bleues skipper Wendie Renard has been a cornerstone of one of the most dominant club teams football has ever seen – Olympique Lyonnais.
- by Vince Rugari
Rudd warns risk of war in our region is ‘not a theory’
In a sweeping speech while unveiling his official portrait, the former PM also urged Australians to resist fearmongering about a Voice to parliament.
- by Matthew Knott
Opinion
AFL 2023
If your club has fallen for this myth, they are in trouble
Don’t believe the rumours; the tagger lives. Sam Mitchell has used one to rejuvenate Hawthorn’s season, but Andrew McQualter has refused to follow suit, and that might cost him the Tigers coaching job.
- by Kane Cornes
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Courts
‘Mummy and Daddy ain’t gonna help’: Crash victim’s father speaks of pain and loss
As Tyrell Edwards was taken into custody for killing five teenagers in a crash at Buxton, John Van de Putte said the families will never get over the tragedy.
- by Sarah McPhee
NBN plays down low-earth orbit satellites as full-fibre upgrades kick off
NBN Co’s chief says satellites such as those offered by Elon Musk’s Starlink may eventually replace Sky Muster, but the focus is on moving customers to faster fixed wireless services.
- by Tim Biggs
Yacht fire causes $3 million worth of damage at northern beaches marina
Fire and Rescue NSW, Water Police and the Rural Fire Service worked to put out the blaze that destroyed three boats, with authorities now investigating its cause.
- by Olivia Ireland
Latest reviews
Melbourne live reviews
Orderly and mechanical, Chunky Move’s new production is stimulating
This wrap of shows around Melbourne includes Chunky Move’s 4/4, Miss Peony at Arts Centre Melbourne, Alistair Baldwin’s Telethon Kid, and Musicians of the Gewandhaus Orchestra.
- by Sonia Nair, Tony Way and Andrew Fuhrmann
Man suspected of threatening Biden shot and killed
Special agents were trying to serve a warrant on the home of Craig Deleeuw Robertson in Provo, south of Salt Lake City.
- by Lindsay Whitehurst and Sam Metz
Construction giant flags further price rises amid housing squeeze
Boral chief Vik Bansal reiterated expectations that cost pressures would linger for 12 to 18 months, but price rises wouldn’t be as steep as last financial year.
- by Jessica Yun
Latest reviews
Sydney live reviews
This adaptation of a Charlotte Wood novel is unflinching and profound
Reviews of all the best shows in Sydney this week, including The Weekend at Belvoir, and Opera Australia’s La Gioconda in Concert.
- by Joyce Morgan and Peter McCallum
Investigators obtained secret warrant for Trump’s Twitter account
Trump said the Justice Department “secretly attacked my Twitter account, making it a point not to let me know about this major ‘hit’ on my civil rights”.
- by Alanna Durkin Richer
Updated
LGBTQ
Kyle Sandilands’ monkeypox comments breached decency rules, says ACMA
Comments Sandilands made during a segment about the outbreak of monkeypox were offensive to gay men and not in line with the Commercial Radio Code of Practice, the media authority has found.
- by Nell Geraets
Travel quiz: What road was immortalised in song by The Rolling Stones?
Are you an expert traveller? Test your knowledge with the weekly travel quiz.
Strawberry Kisses, Steps and Afrobeats: The Matildas’ World Cup playlist
Forward Kyah Simon may not have played a minute at this World Cup but the veteran forward has an important role in camp as the Australian team’s unofficial DJ.
- by Emma Kemp
The 10 best women’s sport films to fire you up for the Matildas’ next clash
From football to boxing, these films are (almost) as awe-inspiring as Australia’s performance in the Women’s World Cup.
- by Garry Maddox
Liberal MP says robo-debt offended liberal values and royal commission was justified
Keith Wolahan said robo-debt offended the sanctity of the individual, due process and the presumption of innocence and urged his party to learn the lessons from it.
- by Paul Sakkal
Opinion
Trade wars
Higher and higher: America keeps raising its fence against China
Concerned about the transfer of know-how for military or intelligence-gathering applications, the Biden administration restricts investments by US firms in Chinese tech companies.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Extreme global weather prompts fears about the hot summer to come
How best to manage extreme heat is becoming a problem for cities around the world. In parts of the northern hemisphere, the body can’t function properly.
- by Laura Chung