The man who knew too much: Barry Jones on Albo, Putin and the end of the line

At 93, the Labor legend and former science minister is eyeing the “exit ramp”. But he isn’t going quietly, taking aim at Anthony Albanese’s lack of courage on reform and a political system that has lost its way.

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Liverpool's cup capitulation ramps up pressure on Slot

Nobody would have believed that 12 months on from Liverpool's title win, a fanbase so united behind its team and its manager would be, at best, apathetic as to whether Arne Slot remains in the job.

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As world turns attention to Iran, rats, insects and a fracturing peace process engulf Gaza

While the globe’s eyes have been fixed on the war in the Gulf, Hamas and Israel are cementing control of the strip and delaying the introduction of the next stage of a ceasefire.

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Albanese’s petrol price cut is derided as dumb populism. But it goes deeper than you think

In halving the fuel excise, the government was sending many signals; some that an economist’s lens simply isn’t designed to see.

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Carlton icon King & Godfree is cooking up three new venues. This is what’s next

Big changes are brewing in the corner building famous for its deli. The next piece of the puzzle? A fire-powered Italian restaurant with an all-star team.

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Revealed: Sydney Olympic Park to get 15,000 homes by 2050, but there’s a catch

The underused suburb will have more dwellings but fewer jobs than flagged in an earlier master plan.

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Trump’s war is failing and Iran’s in for the long fight

Iran can bear a great deal more economic and energy pain than the US can. That’s a big problem for Trump’s America and the world economy.

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How an NRL side and UK heavyweights helped shape a ‘non-negotiable’ Tahs defence

The Waratahs snapped an eight-year losing streak in Canberra through their unrelenting defensive pressure. It was the product of a summer of sweat – and study.

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