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US President Joe Biden says he will campaign for Kamala Harris in Pennsylvania. after being removed from the presidential race.
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Matt Shrivell

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US President Joe Biden has made a big admission in his first interview since announcing he would not contest the November 5 election.

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Raygun doubled down on her infamous performance.
Olympics
Harrison Reid

Raygun puts infamous moves on show again in beautiful Olympic moment

Australia’s viral breakdancing sensation has doubled down with another performance at the closing ceremony.

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Tom Cruise rides on a Motorbike with the IOC Flag.
Olympics
Jake Santa Maria

Pure Hollywood! Tom Cruise steals Paris show

Paris may be done but the show never stops in Hollywood as Los Angeles provided a glimpse of what the 2028 games could look like with the help of its biggest star.

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Australian breaker Rachael Gunn, also known as Raygun, during the breaking competition in Paris. (Dan Himbrechts/AAP PHOTOS)
Olympics
Staff Writers

Head judge backs Raygun amid break dance backlash

Raygun's 'kangaroo dance' scored zero points in the breaking competition and attracted online vitriol but organisers have leapt to the Australian's defence as fears grow for her mental health.

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Politics

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US President Joe Biden says he will campaign for Kamala Harris in Pennsylvania. after being removed from the presidential race.
Politics
Matt Shrivell

Biden’s startling admission after ‘removal’ from race

US President Joe Biden has made a big admission in his first interview since announcing he would not contest the November 5 election.

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The major parties are neck-and-neck in the latest Newspoll as parliament resumes after winter break. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)
Politics
Staff Writers

Support slips in new poll as Parliament resumes

Support for the federal Labor government has slipped, showing a unique position on a two-party preferred basis - the third time its happened since May 2022.

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Former President Donald Trump has denied using a derogatory term about Kamala Harris. (AP PHOTO)
Politics
Staff Writers

Trump campaign rocked by derogatory Harris slur allegations

Former president Donald Trump has responded after reports he used a derogatory term to describe Vice President Kamala Harris in private conversations.

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Australia

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Police conducted the raids which netted drugs and a gun.
NSW
Matt Shrivell

Riot squad raid nets $8 million in meth, heroin and a Glock

Two men were taken into custody after a drug bust netted a staggering amount of prohibited substances and a gun. 

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A newborn baby has died in Capalaba, sparking an investigation.
Australia
Warren Barnsley

Nine-week-old baby’s death in Brisbane home sparks investigation

The boy’s death has been described as ‘sudden’.

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Large areas of the east coast near the NSW-Queensland border are expected to receive heavy rain. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)
Australia
Sam McKeith

Residents on alert for flash flooding as wild weather moves

Heavy rain and possible flash flooding is forecast for two states as wild weather makes its way across the border.

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Business

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Your Money spoke to two highly experienced independent financial planners to build a top 10 list of the questions kids or others likely to administer an estate should ask. 
Wealth
Nick Bruining

The 10 questions you MUST ask Mum & Dad before they’re gone

It’s the talk many families try to put off as long as possible but discussing one’s death with loved ones or those you trust can provide peace of mind, not least for those left behind. Here’s what to ask.

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Golden eggs in nest on dark vintage wooden background, golden easter eggs
Wealth
Nick Bruining

How to safeguard your super stash in times of market mayhem

Last week’s market turmoil is a sober reminder that investors need to keep an eye on things, even if you’ve adopted a set-and-forget strategy, particularly in retirement.Here’s how you can protect your money.

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The Minerals Council of Australia is claiming the unions are trying to capitalise on a reported loophole in the new Federal laws.
Business
Neale Prior

BHP and unions get ready for IR rumble

BHP and mining industry groups are preparing for a Pilbara showdown over new Federal laws aimed at making it easier to get into workplaces.

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Opinion

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PAUL MURRAY: The Prime Minister has backtracked on a key Indigenous pledge — and nuked plans for future mining at a Northern Territory uranium to try and cover himself.
Opinion
Paul Murray

How hypocritical Albanese has lost his voice

PAUL MURRAY: The Prime Minister’s weasel words won't hide the fact that he has backtracked on a key Indigenous pledge — and nuked uranium mining plans to try and cover himself.

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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has filmed a cookery show. But whatever happened to the feminist of old, asks Amanda Platell?
Opinion
Amanda Platell

Whatever happened to Meghan the feminist?

AMANDA PLATELL: Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has just finished filming a cooking show. I find myself asking whatever happened to the feminist of old?

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Simone Biles at the Pairs and the Tokyo Games where her experiences were chlak and cheese.
Sport
Justin Langer

There is so much to celebrate about Olympian Simone Biles

JUSTIN LANGER: She has wowed us at the Paris Games but the superstar’s journey back to greatness has been a long and painful one.

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The New York Times

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Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee, is leading Donald Trump in three key states, a new poll has found.
USA
The New York Times

Kamala Harris leads Trump in three key states: New poll

Vice President Kamala Harris leads former President Donald Trump in three crucial battleground states, according to new surveys by The New York Times and Siena College.

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A trader at work ahead of the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange in Manhattan on Monday afternoon, Aug. 5, 2024. The S&P 500s fall earlier this week was only 3 percent, but that was still the biggest one-day decline since September 2022. (Ava Pellor/The New York Times)
Markets
The New York Times

How to cope when the markets are in freefall

Panic can happen easily in market declines, and it can vanish just as quickly. Follow these simple rules when it’s all kicking off and everything will be OK.

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A view is showing a partially destroyed building, which is being targeted by the Israeli army, in Beirut, Lebanon, on July 31, 2024.
Middle East
The New York Times

Simmering tensions between Israel and Lebanon take big toll

Even before a rocket strike and a round of assassinations renewed fears of a wider war across the Mideast, the steady, simmering conflict between Israel and Hezbollah militants in Lebanon were devastating.

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Culture

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The Snow White live-action movie will be released in 2025.
Film
Wenlei Ma

Biggest film announcements from Disney’s epic convention

From Incredibles 3 to Toy Story 5 and Snow White — Disney threw a three-hour showcase for its most diehard fans. Here are all the big moments.

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Mental health professionals and educators say the movies are remarkably helpful in providing a common language they can use with children and parents.
The New York Times
The New York Times

How ‘Inside Out’ and its sequel changed therapy

THE NEW YORK TIMES: Mental health professionals and educators say the Inside Out movies are remarkably helpful in providing a common language they can use with children and parents.

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The Chase Australia Host Larry Emdur.
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TV
Wenlei Ma

Larry Emdur on what he learnt from ‘a...hole’ celebrities

After four decades on TV, Larry Emdur is in the race for his first-ever Logie. He sits down with The Nightly to talk about awards, how to survive in TV and retirement.

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Society

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A Go Gentle Australia report found 2460 people opted to end their lives via voluntary assisted dying.
Australia
Poppy Johnston

Amount of Aussies choosing voluntary assisted dying revealed

A landmark report has revealed how many terminally ill Australians have chosen to end their lives using voluntary assisted dying since it was legalised.

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A breakthrough Australian study has for the first time uncovered a possible biological pathway that might explain the connection between autism plastics.
Health
Peta Rasdien

Do plastics cause autism? New research has people worried

Worrying new research linking plastics to autism has sparked a call for an overhaul of regulations in Australia. Here’s what you need to know.

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Elon Musk's X has been accused of bias after pro-Kamala Harris accounts were labelled as 'spam'.
Technology
The Washington Post

Elon Musk bias furore as pro-Harris accounts labelled spam

Prominent X accounts advocating for Vice President Kamala Harris have been labelled as spam, triggering alarm among Democrats that Elon Musk’s social media platform is tilted in favour of his chosen candidate.

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Lifestyle

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UFC competitor and former world champion Alexander Volkanovski has sold his Windang home.
Property
Brendan Crabb

UFC great Alex Volkanovski making major property moves

This news follows the former world champion’s purchase of an eye-catching, multimillion-dollar home.

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Dr Orna Guralnik has revealed the one conversation couples should avoid.
Lifestyle
CNBC

TV therapist reveals one conversation couples should avoid

The New York-based clinical psychologist says one of the most crucial parts of her job is helping people better communicate and listen — but there’s one conversation everyone should avoid.

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Singles are increasingly falling out of love with dating apps.
Lifestyle
The Economist

Three reasons singles are ditching dating apps like Tinder

Tinder and Bumble are struggling as singles fall out of love with dating apps. Here’s why.

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Sport

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Scott Ninnis has been axed as Adelaide 36ers coach during the NBL pre-season. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)
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Basketball
Jasper Bruce

Adelaide sack coach on eve of NBL season

Scott Ninnis has been released from his contract as coach of the NBL's Adelaide 36ers midway through the rebuilding club's pre-season.

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The Paris closing ceremony.
Olympics
Jake Santa Maria

‘Seine-sational’: Paris showstopper draws Olympic curtain

It was a party in Paris as the Stade de France brought a spectacular end to the 2024 Summer Olympics as Australia celebrated its most successful games in history.

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Lauren Jackson signed off with a bronze medal.
Olympics

RECAP: Aussies claim three final-day medals in Paris

It’s been a historic triumph for Australia so far at these Olympics is there more joy to come as we enter the final day of competition in Paris? Follow all the action live

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World

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A bearded Prince William and a glowing Princess Kate have congratulated athletes as the Olympics comes to an end.
World
Sam Greenhill

Prince William debuts new look alongside Princess Kate

The Prince of Wales has debuted a new look as he teamed up with Princess Kate and rapper Snoop Dogg in a video tribute to Olympic heroes. 

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Hamas wants to revisit past peace talk plans instead of engaging in new negotiations.
Middle East
Staff Writers

Hamas may opt out of Gaza ceasefire talks with Isreal

Hamas has indicated it may opt out of the next round of ceasefire talks with Israel.

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Elon Musk’s embrace of Donald Trump is turning some Tesla users off.
USA
The Washington Post

Elon Musk’s embrace of Trump turning off Tesla lovers

The entrepreneur’s provocative online posts repel some EV buyers, but he may be winning over some conservatives, analysts and consumers say.

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The Best Australian Yarn

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Best Australian Yarn competition event at WA Museum. Simon Baronowitz, Miles Hitchcock, Basim Shamaon & Julia Lambo.
The Best Australian Yarn
Alison Wakeham

Competition celebrates the stories of migrants

Refugee Week and The Best Australian Yarn share the same ambitions - to promote a greater understanding and celebrate the lives of migrants

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Jacqueline MacDonald.
The Best Australian Yarn
Alison Wakeham

$50,000 gives winner confidence to write on

Top prize gives Tasmanian author the boost and the time she needs to reinvigorate her love of writing.

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Sharleigh Crittenden.
The Best Australian Yarn
Emma Garlett

Award renews First Nations writer’s love for storytelling

There was a time when Sharleigh Crittenden lacked confidence in her writing abilities. Now, she’s penning a novel.

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Business as usual won’t cut it to stop youth radicalisation

ELLEN RANSLEY: Terrorism no longer fits a clear-cut mould. Islamist fundamentalism is still a threat, but a new era of politically motivated violence is upon us, and it’s becoming increasingly hard to detect. 

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Kamala Harris, the daughter of immigrants from India and Jamaica, would be the first Black woman and individual of South Asian descent to secure the nomination of a major party.

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