4 h. ago England called this Ashes ‘Everest’. Perhaps that’s why they never got out of base camp

Initially, it seemed that England were emphasising the joy in the journey rather than hyper-focusing on the Ashes. But the old hyper-focus returned with much rhetorical flourish on the eve of their tour, and they lost the series within 11 playing days.

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24 h. ago Bondi shooting as it happened: Albanese jeered at Bondi vigil; day of reflection ends with emotional service; PM’s intelligence review lashed by critics

Thousands gathered at Bondi Beach, including Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Premier Chris Minns, for a vigil to honour the victims of the massacre. Look back on our live coverage.

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26 h. ago Bondi shooting live updates: Albanese jeered at Bondi vigil; day of reflection ends with more tributes; PM’s intelligence review lashed by critics

The prime minister has announced a review of law enforcement and intelligence agencies one week on from the Bondi terror attack. Follow live.

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27 h. ago Bondi shooting live updates: Crowds gather at Bondi for vigil amid heavy security; day of reflection ends with more tributes; PM’s intelligence review lashed by critics

The prime minister has announced a review of law enforcement and intelligence agencies one week on from the Bondi terror attack. Follow live.

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29 h. ago Bondi shooting live updates: PM launches intelligence review; day of reflection under way; Barnaby Joyce addresses anti

The prime minister has announced a review of law enforcement and intelligence agencies one week on from the Bondi terror attack. Follow live.

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32 h. ago Bondi shooting live updates: PM launches intelligence review; day of reflection under way; Barnaby Joyce to attend anti

The prime minister has announced a review of law enforcement and intelligence agencies one week on from the Bondi terror attack. Follow live.

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59 h. ago ‘Intolerable’: UK police crack down on hate after Bondi massacre

Manchester’s top police officer says there are reports some people celebrated the Bondi killings. Meanwhile, a video with false claims highlights the challenge of separating threats from misinformation.

Events

3 d. ago Creative Victoria funding changes bring mix of joy and despair

Some organisations have been left fearing for their futures, while others have received some very good news.

Politics

4 d. ago This joyful doco will teach you the real meaning of the word bogan

You’ve probably giggled at photos from the Elvis and ABBA festivals. But this documentary might also make you cry.

Society

5 d. ago Why the horror at Bondi has forced this Jewish bakery to close its doors

The former champion boxer says he has been resilient in the face of threats and slurs, but Sunday’s massacre made once-unimaginable risks to staff and customers real.

Events

5 d. ago Rabbi who preached joy farewelled in funeral for great leaders and martyrs

Eli Schlanger was remembered as a “rabbi without equal” as hundreds of mourners farewelled the murdered Jewish leader in Bondi.

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5 d. ago More than half of Aussies don’t love their Christmas gifts. Could this be the solution?

Fretting about what to get that impossible-to-buy-for friend or family member? Or, worse, faking a smile when you open yet another pair of socks from Aunty Mavis? Don’t. This Aussie gifting company is addressing the fact that 53 per cent of unwanted gifts are given each Christmas, with a solution that will fill your heart with joy and laughter.

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5 d. ago Our college dumped the ATAR – because it doesn’t measure anything useful

Students are turning their backs on the ATAR system and pursuing more meaningful subjects.

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6 d. ago I’m hosting Christmas lunch. And when I say bring a plate, I mean it – literally

In preparation for my first attempt, I’m relying on guidance from friends, history and literature.

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7 d. ago Will England’s Ashes failures mean the coach gets the chop? In Adelaide we could find out

England coach Brendon McCullum’s job may be on the line in Adelaide this week. He’s determined not to divert from the path that got him the role in the first place.

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8 d. ago I’m an atheist, so am I a fraud when I say grace at Christmas?

What does Christianity teach us about Christmas? Quite a lot about love, actually.

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8 d. ago Diddy he do it? The $1 million Tupac hit, and other revelations from Sean Combs doco

The four-part documentary series on Netflix airs some serious allegations against the artist formerly known as Puff Daddy, P Diddy and Love.

Economics

1 week ago ‘25 years of war’: Wests Tigers need a strongman to take charge

The boardroom bickering that has bedevilled the joint venture since its inception in 1999 will only come to an end when the club appoints a real leader to run the show.

Events

1 week ago From AFP raid target to eulogist: Sky’s Whittaker gets the last word on Richo

In this week’s On Background, Boris forgives an old target, scuttlebutt over a succession in Guardian Towers, a clampdown on Christmas misbehaviour, Seven swings the axe and Global Roaming’s expansion continues.

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1 week ago Inside the algorithm that scales high school subjects, and what it means for your marks

Kira Hansen doesn’t regret choosing to study visual art, but she knows it’s likely to drag her ATAR down. It’s all because of scaling – here’s how it works.

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