6 h. ago Sloane rules out leadership spill despite Speakman’s Kiama shock

Seen by many Liberals as the future leader of the party, the Vaucluse MP has stifled speculation of a leadership challenge after a disastrous Kiama byelection result.

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9 h. ago NSW Liberal leader Mark Speakman is on borrowed time. He knows this and so do his colleagues

NSW Liberal Leader Mark Speakman was not responsible for his party’s byelection loss, but he will wear the blame.

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29 h. ago Tense wait for Labor frontrunner as polls close in Kiama byelection

A Liberal loss in Kiama could be the trigger for “mischief-makers” in the party to heap pressure on Opposition Leader Mark Speakman.

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31 h. ago Hunter was asking Charlie Kirk a question. Then a shot rang out

The TikToker is the last person to speak to the MAGA activist before his assassination. At first, he thought the gunshot was a firecracker – until he saw the blood.

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35 h. ago ‘Battle cry’: Charlie Kirk’s widow speaks out after arrest of suspected assassin

The individual has been identified as Tyler Robinson, as officials provided details about inscriptions found on bullet casings with the rifle believed to have been used in the killing.

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35 h. ago ‘Independent’ voters, 13 candidates and the spectre of Ward: Polls open in the battle for Kiama

Labor appears to be favourite as voters head to the polls, while a Liberal loss will spell trouble for Mark Speakman’s leadership.

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42 h. ago Her mum is now 94 – but Wild Swans author Jung Chang can’t visit her in China

The bestselling Chinese-British writer on why her books are banned in China, the “incredible evil” of Mao Zedong – and China’s mission to dominate the world.

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42 h. ago She stood by her mother Gisele Pelicot in France’s shocking rape trial. They no longer speak

Caroline Darian supported her mum as her father was revealed to be a sexual predator. Yet on realising she was his “second victim”, she felt abandoned.

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48 h. ago Mitchell speaks on Merrett saga; Gunston torments the side that drafted him

Not since 1983 had the top side bowed out in straight sets, but that all changed on a nightmare night for Adelaide in the city of churches.

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61 h. ago WA news LIVE: Domestic violence survivor speaks out after ex

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61 h. ago WA news LIVE: Case of woman charged over baby found in drain heard in court for first time

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3 d. ago ‘Charlie Kirk is dead’: Prominent MAGA activist assassinated in university shooting

A “person of interest” is in custody following a manhunt after the conservative political activist and fundraiser for the US president was shot dead while speaking at a university in Utah.

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3 d. ago ‘Charlie Kirk is dead’: Trump confirms prominent MAGA activist assassinated in university shooting

The conservative political activist and fundraiser for the US president has been shot dead while speaking at a university in Utah.

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3 d. ago Prominent MAGA activist Charlie Kirk shot while speaking at Utah university

Video circulating on social media appeared to show Kirk being hit in the neck while speaking to a large audience from an outdoor tent. He has been taken to hospital in an unknown condition.

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3 d. ago Gamers used to phone a friend. Has the internet spoilt the fun?

Reddit and ChatGPT have replaced computer clubs and gaming guides, making it easier (and lonelier) to crack the code.

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4 d. ago ‘The gloves are off’: Scott rules out trading Merrett, takes a swipe at Hawthorn and Mitchell

Speaking on Fox Footy’s AFL 360 on Wednesday night, Brad Scott admitted he was blindsided by Zach Merrett’s meeting with Sam Mitchell, especially after having him over for dinner just days earlier.

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4 d. ago Photographer speaks after verbal abuse from Bailey Smith at Cats training

As Smith walked around the boundary, he took exception to the photographer who was standing in the stands and then doubled back to deliver another spray, asking her to delete the photos.

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5 d. ago ‘You want to silence the opposition!’ Brad Battin finally gets booted

Battin? ... Battin? ... Battin? The opposition leader was forced to take the rest of the day off after being suspended from parliament for yelling at the Speaker.

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5 d. ago ‘Deep hurt’: NSW Coalition apologises to Indian community after Price’s comments

NSW Liberal Leader Mark Speakman has apologised for comments made by Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, just days after backing a fundraiser she headlined. 

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5 d. ago Raewyn’s groundbreaking work changed how we think about men. Its origins were deeply personal

Raewyn Connell has a global reputation and is speaking at an event marking one of the PM’s intellectual influences.

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