After Pearl Harbour, the navy scrambled to build tunnels in Sydney. They still remain

Echoes of World War II can be heard in a multimillion-dollar upgrade to the defence base at Garden Island.

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Thank goodness for Daniel Andrews, a politician with vision

Sure, he was far from perfect, but as premier Andrews showed courage. We need a whole lot more of that in our politicians.

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Jacinta Allan could prove to be the lifeline the Liberals have been waiting for

In the wake of Andrews’ resignation, the Coalition have become convinced this is the best opportunity they’ve had in a long time.

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Women found in lorry in France face deportation

Six women were rescued from a lorry on Wednesday after a BBC journalist helped alert French police.

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‘Blak sovereignty’ leaders switch to Yes, isolating Lidia Thorpe

Warriors of Aboriginal Resistance organiser Tarneen Onus Williams is not the only Indigenous activist to switch from “hard No” to Yes as the referendum looms.

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Darlinghurst rooftop bar Kasbah rocks Maybe Sammy cocktails and $1 oyster happy hour

With ex-Automata chef Clayton Wells on board and some of Sydney’s best bartenders shaking cocktails, The Strand Hotel’s new rooftop bar is set for a big summer.

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Nagorno-Karabakh: Armenians rush to help ‘brothers and sisters’

Every hour, the number of people fleeing Nagorno-Karabakh climbs even further.

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As a frequent traveller, here are five things I want Qantas to do

The public’s trust in what we used to proudly refer to as the national carrier has nose-dived like a … well, you know what.

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Eyerolls and groans from UAW strikers at Biden and Trump visits

Mr Biden joins striking workers in Michigan, telling them they "deserve" wage raises and concessions.

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‘He belongs with us’: Cleary bullish on Panthers’ hopes of keeping Luai

Premiership five-eighth could fetch $1m on the open market, but Penrith coach Ivan Cleary knows the playmaker and Penrith are “a good fit”.

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Irish university to offer degree in influencing

The bachelors course at Southeast Technical University in Carlow is due to start in September 2024.

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Tension over church stances on Voice

Church leaders are being urged to prove their support for the Indigenous Voice despite the political risk of taking sides in the closing weeks of the referendum.

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Asteroid Bennu: Why the return of samples are so important... in 83 seconds

It is hoped the material from Bennu could tell Nasa how life on Earth began.

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Rugby World Cup LIVE: Wallabies’ campaign goes on the line against Wales

The knockout stages have come early for Australia following their shock loss to Fiji last week with a win over their main pool rivals the only way to keep their hopes alive.

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We need a last home buyer grant and a politically sexy property revolution

We can sort out our housing problem, but we’re choosing not to. Here’s what needs to change.

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No corsage, no date, no problem: School formals thrive despite changing times

Despite the pandemic and cost of living crisis, school formals appear to only be getting bigger, while taking on a noticeable Gen Z twist.

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‘I treat myself to the lolly jar in the hotel’: This CEO’s day on a plate

Felicity McGahan is the group chief executive of accessories retailer Strand.

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Make a statement with fashion-inspired prints, from iconic ads to vintage posters

Fill your walls with prints, from an Andy Warhol print to Villemot’s iconic ads and a cheeky photograph.

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The metamorphosis of Noel Pearson

Noel Pearson has learned to embrace love as he enters the final stages of the fight of his life.

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Time to slay the sacred cows pushing house prices through the roof

The Victorian premier’s tax on Airbnb properties was a soft target. Governments need to get tough to make a difference to housing affordability.

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Russian TV teases launch of Tucker Carlson show

The ex-Fox News anchor appears in a trailer on state-run Rossiya 24 but exact details are not clear.

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The Voice’s biggest mistake is selling itself as an antidote to history, not the future

We’re at the point where the Voice has little to do with the merits of a constitutional advisory body and is now more a symbol allowing us to tell whatever story we fancy.

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King Charles impresses Paris while the rest of France shrugs

The BBC's Hugh Schofield finds the French public not as interested in the royal visit as parliamentarians.

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Minns passed his budget, but did he fail a drug test?

Missing from the fine print in NSW Labor’s Tuesday budget was money for a smaller but equally problematic issue facing Premier Chris Minns.

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UK interest rate rise bets slashed after inflation fall

Interest rates were widely expected to rise to 5.5%, but half of investors now think they may not change.

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Are higher prices fair or are we being gouged? Fels launches inquiry

Skyrocketing grocery prices, higher energy bills and soaring airfares will all go under the microscope of Professor Allan Fels in an inquiry launching on Thursday.

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Struggling to buy a home? This graph shows why you’re not alone

In several past property booms, first home buyer activity has been steady. But that wasn’t the case in the past three years.

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Windrush: Home Office closes dedicated team

Cases of those affected will now be dealt with as part of the Home Office's normal activities.

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Azerbaijan launches operation against Nagorno-Karabakh and demands surrender

Baku says the operation against its ethnic-Armenian enclave will stop only if it sees a white flag.

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Adam Reynolds was at Broncos training, but his thoughts were with someone 700km away

The Broncos skipper had a spring in his step but was nursing a heavy heart for the start of preliminary finals week on Monday.

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Roger Whittaker: Durham Town folk singer dies at 87

The folk singer, famous for his whistling, singing and guitar playing, dies in France.

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Are ‘emergency landings’ really emergencies? Why flights turn back

It can be the making of a dramatic headline but the reason for a change in flight path is usually something mundane.

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Fiji shock Australia in World Cup

Fiji beat Australia for just the third time in their history and blow Pool C wide open with a thrilling win at the Rugby World Cup.

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Wallabies’ World Cup campaign in crisis as Fiji beat Australia for first time since 1954

The Wallabies’ Rugby World Cup campaign is in crisis after the men in gold suffered the country’s first loss to Fiji in 69 years in their second pool match in France.

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From Aussie church hall to Moulin Rouge, Jasmine Bard shows you can can dream big

Born and bred near Singleton, this dancing dynamo has just been appointed replacement lead dancer at Paris’ most famous cabaret venue.

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Why a No vote for the Voice is not a Yes vote for the Libs

The great right hope is that voters are rejecting the hegemony of the cultural elite, not just on the Voice but on all issues. They are mistaken.

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Seven ways to save on your school holiday spend

The school holidays are upon us, and the cost of entertaining your kids can quickly add up. Here are some easy ways to save cash and still have fun.

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Wales 28-8 Portugal: Warren Gatland's side struggle to World Cup win against impressive Portugal

A much-changed Wales struggle to a bonus-point World Cup victory over impressive Portugal in Nice.

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Rugby World Cup: Wales fans treat Nice to hymn in flash mob

A flash mob of fans sing Calon Lan on the street in Nice ahead of Wales clash with Portugal.

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Questions for Qantas’ board at its annual meeting

Qantas’ shareholders are waiting for the release of the company’s annual report, which will reveal the final compensation package paid to the airline’s former chief executive Alan Joyce.

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Marks & Spencer scraps plastic for paper bags

Marks & Spencer said the move should cut plastics use.

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The Karrinyup creep: How mega malls took over retail and changed Perth

Thousands will descend on the revamped Karrinyup Shopping Centre for this weekend’s 50th birthday celebrations, but the joy doesn’t extend to our ailing legacy shopping precincts.

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Diana's jumper fetches more than $1m at auction

The jumper caused a stir - and speculation about the black sheep's symbolism - before her 1981 wedding.

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Global debt reaches $367 trillion as calls grow for restraint

The world’s governments, businesses and households owe a record $367 trillion, with calls growing for governments to help cut debt levels.

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Emma Coronel: El Chapo Guzmán's wife released from prison

Emma Coronel, who plead guilty to drug trafficking, was freed early from a three-year sentence.

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$1000 left for emergencies? How to beat the savings crisis

Saving money is a skill. Like cooking or driving, it’s something you learn how to do.

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Three reasons Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin might want to be friends

From shared enemies to a reliance on China, Russia and North Korea have a few things in common.

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Government keeping climate report hidden blasted as ‘fatal mistake’

A landmark report on external climate risks was delivered last year, but the government has resisted calls from crossbenchers to make public a redacted version.

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Past sins haunt Crown’s bid to win high rollers back

The casino wants the big punters to return. But the scars from past scandals still haven’t healed.

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Hundreds of schools in England checked for Raac, say education chiefs

Officials say a small percentage missed Friday's deadline to return questionnaires on the concrete.

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No campaign’s ‘fear, doubt’ strategy revealed

Volunteers for Fair Australia are told not to identify themselves upfront as No campaigners as they make hundreds of thousands of calls ahead of the referendum.

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Board resigns in disgust over threat to $7 million seacliff boardwalk

The Crown land managers believe the NSW government is set to dump the fully funded walkway so Marine Rescue NSW can build a proposed unfunded training facility.

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South Africa 18-3 Scotland: Springboks too strong for Scots in Rugby World Cup opener

Scotland slip to defeat in their World Cup opener as defending champions South Africa put in a typically ruthless and powerful display in Marseille.

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South Africa seal convincing win over Scotland in ‘group of death’

South Africa got the defence of their title off to a positive start on Sunday (Monday morning AEST) when a second-half surge saw them overpower a toothless Scotland.

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Whoever said a change is as good as a holiday has never sold a house

“The packing up of endless cupboards after 12 years. The scrubbing of every surface, like I was destroying evidence.”

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Ukraine 1-1 England: Kyle Walker's first international goal earns a point in Euro 2024 qualifier

England's winning run in their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign comes to a halt as they are held to a draw by Ukraine in Wroclaw.

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Tupou delivers 'offload of the tournament'

Taniela Tupou delivers the 'offload of the tournament' for Ben Donaldson's try

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Finally AFL Commission is about to get a fresh football voice

Andrew Ireland, the former Collingwood player, and long-time football administrator, is expected to join the commission led by Richard Goyder.

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Channel 4 to put Hollyoaks episodes on YouTube for first time

Episodes of the show will appear online a week after being broadcast on E4, the network confirmed.

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Fabulous blasts from the past: 10 swoon-worthy retro beachside motels

The old-fashioned Aussie motel is getting a Palm Springs-style spit and polish. Add a swoon-worthy location, and you’ve got some of the coolest digs in the country.

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Your pet cat is part of Australia’s wildlife crisis: Tanya Plibersek

The federal government is seeking feedback on a plan that, if adopted, would impose night-time curfews on cats and restrict pet numbers.

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Blue pills, orange tablets: The deceptive new street drugs and the case for testing

Health authorities are detecting tainted or mis-sold street drugs, resulting in hospitalisations. The coroner has once again made the case for pill testing.

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Experts warn RAAC concrete affects thousands of buildings

Tens of thousands of UK buildings should be safety checked because of RAAC concrete, experts warn.

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Kerr and Raso named on star-studded Ballon d’Or shortlist

Matildas Sam Kerr and Hayley Raso have been nominated for the Ballon d’Or – the first time two Australians have made the shortlist for football’s most prestigious individual award.

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‘Essential to our economy’: Melbourne’s plan to get cleaners, retail staff and baristas into city homes

The CBD’s key workers are being forced to live far from their jobs because of a growing shortfall in affordable housing. It’s a problem the council wants to fix.

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Top Boy: Netflix crime drama bows out with a bang, say TV critics

The hit crime drama returns for a final series, with one reviewer saying it "will be sorely missed".

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Zempilas shuts down speculation after selling his $1.9m West Perth apartment

Basil Zempilas’ $1.9 million inner-city apartment is a fitting residence for Perth’s Lord Mayor. And his decision to sell has only fuelled speculation he’s eyeing a tilt at state politics.

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Matthew Hedges: Foreign Office apology to UAE torture academic

Matthew Hedges' ordeal sparks a review into internal guidance on torture and mistreatment cases.

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Barnaby Joyce and Monique Ryan agree on two things: the weather and freeing Julian Assange

Australian MPs from across the political spectrum will travel to Washington to recruit American politicians to the campaign for the WikiLeaks founder’s release.

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What to do if you get sick during a flight

Should you tell the cabin crew? Will you be refused boarding? Can you seek assistance during a transit stop? If you fall ill on a flight, here’s what you need to know.

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Sunak joins King Charles and Queen Camilla at Balmoral Sunday service

The prime minister and his wife Akshata Murthy joined the Royal Family at their Balmoral estate.

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Cambridgeshire: Dolphin dies after inland rescue effort

The distressed animal was put down after a rescue attempt was unsuccessful.

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Arsenal stun Manchester United with two goals deep into injury time

Declan Rice and Gabriel Jesus scored late to give Arsenal a 3-1 Premier League win over Manchester United.

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The group of life? Wallabies’ World Cup opponents analysed

On paper, Australia have been given a kind draw. What can we expect from their opponents in Pool C?

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Gboyega Odubanjo: Family raise £40,000 in memory of 'beloved' poet

The money will be used to create a foundation for low-income black writers.

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The new ways young people are making friends online and in real life

As the old friendship rules start to feel stale, people are finding friends in unexpected places.

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$92 billion more than thought pumped into economy during pandemic: analysis

An inquiry into the COVID-era JobKeeper program has been told the extra stimulus contributed to the surge in inflation that has forced the RBA to lift interest rates while eating into real wages.

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