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War to last ‘weeks’ longer, Iran could permanently toll Hormuz, Rubio says

War to last ‘weeks’ longer, Iran could permanently toll Hormuz, Rubio says

Speaking in France, the US secretary of state pressured American allies – including Australia – to take the helm on protecting the crucial shipping passage.

Iran war sparks global fertiliser shortage, threatens food prices

With nearly a third of global fertilisers passing through the currently all-but-closed Strait of Hormuz, farmers worldwide fear crop failures and surging food prices.

Trump’s humiliation would cost us all dearly

Donald Trump has a long list of critics determined to see him embarrassed in his war with Iran. It doesn’t seem to bother them that any such outcome would be disastrous for America and the West.

Jeremy Warner

‘It is such a car-dependent area’: Paying the price for bad public transport

Afia Khan, 22, says there is no alternative to driving in Melbourne’s western suburbs.

Australia’s sprawling cities are some of the most car dependent in the world. Now that fuel costs are rocketing, motorists are paying the price.

Fuelled by subsidised diesel, Australia is running dry

Truck driver Chris Gibbs fills the tank.  Australia’s dependency on diesel has become a major problem in the Iran fuel crisis.

The energy shock has put a sharp focus on decades of complacency and misguided subsidies.

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China has already won Trump’s impulsive war

As Trump blusters and bullies his way through another week, China’s Xi Jinping is watching and smiling.

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The living room of the house in Bent Street, Lindfield that went under the hammer today.

Lindfield home, offered for the first time in over 60 years, sells for $3.58m

While up to eight bidders were expected, four showed up for the auction and a downsizing couple from Roseville, wanting single-level living, won the keys.

Swimmer rescued from Bondi surf as Sydney battered by powerful winds and huge swells

A person walks past large breaking waves at Clovelly beach on Saturday morning.

Beachgoers, boaties and fishers have been urged to stay away from the NSW coast amid a one-in-100 year swell warning for the weekend.

The private health insurance hack that could cut your premium by $650

On Wednesday, health insurance premiums will rise by their biggest amount in 10 years. But this hack could help mitigate the hikes.

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Kennedy beats Gout Gout – just – in the battle of Australia’s sprint kings

Lachie Kennedy beats Gout Gout again – just.

Lachlan Kennedy has run one of the fastest times ever by an Australian on home soil to win the 100 metres in Melbourne. He doubled up in the 200.

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Cleary KOs Moses in duel of the playmakers – but this wasn’t a fair fight

Nathan Cleary talks with Mitchell Moses at fulltime.

Panthers skipper Nathan Cleary showed why he remains the dominant force in the game after finishing with a comprehensive victory over his likely NSW halves partner.

Was Anthony Seibold really the problem at the Sea Eagles?

There has been plenty of churn and burn during Scott Penn’s stewardship of Manly. Will club legend Kieran Foran also become collateral damage?

‘It’s easy to get mad’: Meet the water polo team with four sets of sisters

‘It’s easy to get mad’: Meet the water polo team with four sets of sisters

Sets of siblings in a sporting team are nothing new. But four pairs in the same team is enough to turn heads.

Iconic inner west pub on the market – but at a hefty price

Iconic inner west pub on the market – but at a hefty price

Brian Dooley has called last drinks in Newtown after close to 40 years.

The ‘generational squeeze’ forcing grandmothers out of work

As more households need two parents working full-time to survive, grandmothers are reducing their own work and income to offer childcare. Some say they should be paid.

After watching her mum die in agony, Angie wants to change the law

Helen and Arthur Lister

The proposed legal provision would permit a family member or legal representative to “choose a peaceful and humane death” on behalf of a person with dementia.

When I read these books, I could put my own self on ice for a bit

Judy Blume has sole more than 90 million books.

I’ve been lugging the biography of this legendary author from place to place, gripping it with both hands, like a sun-reflector, like a kettlebell.

Everyone’s a winner: You’re spoilt for choice on this big ship

With staff, crew and passengers hailing from all over the globe, this cruise giant is a microcosm of the world.

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‘I’m so strapped for money’: For Kari, every litre of petrol counts

‘I’m so strapped for money’: For Kari, every litre of petrol counts

As prices at the bowser increase, so have the number of casual shifts single mum and massage therapist Kari Larssen needs to pick up to make ends meet.

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Buying a seat at the table: Labor donations linked to Sydney football boss under scrutiny

Chris Minns, Gino Marra and Steve Kamper

Labor has referred itself to the election regulator over discrepancies in donations by companies linked to the chairman of an A-League club the Macarthur Bulls.

From league’s greatest showman to turning heads in a Sydney court

Former rugby league and rugby union star Wendell Sailor arrives at Downing Centre Local Court.

Wendell Sailor usually loves being the centre of attention, but there was a different kind of spotlight on him at Downing Centre Local Court on Friday.

More than 100 NSW hospital construction sites probed after fungus fail

The final report into the RPA fungus cluster is released on Friday.

Authorities have identified the most likely source of the outbreak that caused the deaths of two patients at a prestigious Sydney hospital.

NSW coast declared ‘no-go zone’ after one-in-100 year swell warning

Conditions on Sydney’s beaches are forecast to deteriorate into Saturday.

Swells up to 10 metres offshore and exceeding five metres on the coast have been forecast as wild weather whips up dangerous surf.

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Daly Cherry-Evans.
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Get off the boos, Manly fans – or better still, boo your own awful team

Daly Cherry-Evans received a mixed reception on his return to Brookvale … to borrow a phrase from Jack Gibson, this mob would boo Santa Claus.

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Josiah Karapani (centre) celebrates a try with Broncos teammates during their comeback round-three win against the Storm last week.

Broncos winger fined, banned from nightlife precinct for a month

Queensland police issued the public nuisance fine and banning notice about 3.30am Saturday in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley, with the NRL integrity unit also notified.

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Kurraba Point can offer better value to home buyers.

‘Still a bit of a secret’: Underrated Sydney suburbs offering better value

Sydney is full of suburbs with big reputations and eye-watering property prices, but look at the neighbours for less expensive options.

Freight boss Terry Tzaneros, and his wife, Anne, have sold one of their eastern suburbs homes, a Double Bay terrace, for a figure in the mid $11 millions, local sources have revealed.
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Rich Lister with $38m Point Piper mansion sells $11m temporary home

Freight boss Terry Tzaneros and his wife, Anne, have sold their $11 million terrace a few years after buying a $38 million trophy home.

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Nathan Cleary talks with Mitchell Moses at fulltime.
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NRL 2026

Cleary KOs Moses in duel of the playmakers – but this wasn’t a fair fight

Panthers skipper Nathan Cleary showed why he remains the dominant force in the game after finishing with a comprehensive victory over his likely NSW halves partner.

Manly chairman Scott Penn alongside new interim coach Keiran Foran.
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NRL 2026

Was Anthony Seibold really the problem at the Sea Eagles?

There has been plenty of churn and burn during Scott Penn’s stewardship of Manly. Will club legend Kieran Foran also become collateral damage?

Penrith celebrate one of many tries against the Eels on Saturday.

After blowing away the Eels, who is going to stop the Panthers?

Parramatta have won two games on the bounce but face the only undefeated team in the NRL. Can they produce another upset?

Dom Young

Dom Young hat-trick inspires Knights to upset victory over Bulldogs

With $2.7 million of their salary cap sitting on the sideline, Newcastle inflicted a first defeat of the season on a clunky Canterbury side.

Lachie Kennedy beats Gout Gout again – just.
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Kennedy beats Gout Gout – just – in the battle of Australia’s sprint kings

Lachlan Kennedy ran one of the fastest times ever by an Australian on home soil to win the 100 metres at the Maurie Plant Meet in Melbourne. He then doubled up in the 200.

Sid Harvey.

‘Let him develop’: Waratahs coach cools hype around rising star Harvey

Last year, Sid Harvey was playing against teenagers in colts rugby. Now he is fast becoming one of the first names on the Waratahs team sheet.

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C’mon Tiger, again? How many cars can you roll before action is taken?

We can leave it to the police and lawyers to get to the bottom of the crash near Tiger Woods’ Florida home making headlines around the world.

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