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Australia news LIVE: Treasurer’s $3.5b energy subsidy to fight inflation revealed in federal budget; Defence whistleblower sentenced to almost six years jail
Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down his budget which included a $3.5 billion energy subsidy and defence whistleblower David McBride was jailed.
- by Caroline Schelle
Parents of allegedly murdered surfer plead for killer to come forward
Parents of a young NSW surfer allegedly stabbed to death say they have lost their faith in humanity as the alleged killer remains on the run.
- by Jessica McSweeney
Roosters pull Fifita offer, Queensland star set to stay put
Gold Coast star David Fifita will remain with the Titans after the Roosters sensationally withdrew a big-money offer to lure the in-demand forward to Bondi.
- by Billie Eder and Michael Chammas
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World markets
ASX eyes gains as Wall Street rises; Meme stocks surge again
Stocks rose on Wall Street, pushing the Nasdaq composite to another record and leaving the S&P 500 sitting just shy of its own all-time high.
- by Damian Troise
Alice Munro, Nobel winner, revered short story master dies 92
Often ranked with Anton Chekhov, John Cheever and a handful of others, Munro achieved stature rare for an art form traditionally placed beneath the novel.
- by Hillel Italie
‘Cult of Donald Trump’ goes on trial – and on display – in hush money case
Michael Cohen testified that after his home was raided in 2018, he received a call from Trump who told him: “Don’t worry, I’m president ... you’re gonna be OK.”
- by Farrah Tomazin
City in box seat for fourth straight EPL crown after win over Spurs
Tottenham are out of the Champions League race in Ange Postecoglou’s first season in north London and Arsenal are all but out of the title race after City’s 2-0 win.
- by Emma Kemp
Demon on verge of top 10 but Rome thrashing a French Open warning for Australia’s No.1
Alex de Minaur’s final match before this month’s claycourt grand slam ended in a humbling defeat as he bids to improve his underwhelming record in Paris.
- by Marc McGowan
Tensions rise between UK and China after three charged with ‘spying for Hong Kong’
China’s ambassador has been summoned by the UK Foreign Office amid rapidly deteriorating diplomatic relations between the two nations after the arrests.
- by Rob Harris
Gunmen stage deadly ambush to free drug dealer ‘The Fly’, manhunt under way in France
The brazen morning attack at a toll booth in northern France underlines the growing threat of drug crime across Europe, the world’s No.1 cocaine market.
- by Gabriel Stargardter and Dominique Vidalon
The code-breaking maths whiz who built a $48 billion fortune
Jim Simons was working for the US government cracking codes and ciphers used by the Soviet Union when he had a brainwave.
- by Patrick Oster and Katherine Burton
‘Betraying our future’: Georgia’s parliament passes ‘Russian law’ bill sparking public fury
Moscow uses similar legislation to crack down on independent news media, nonprofits and activists critical of the Kremlin, opposition says.
- by Sophiko Megrelidze
Money Talks
AFL 2024
The list-demographics sweet spot fuelling the high-flying Bombers in 2024
We should have seen Essendon’s uprising coming – and the reason why helps explain two other fringe Melbourne-based finals contenders not meeting external expectations.
- by Marc McGowan
‘Red light and speed camera ahead’: The ambiguity of Google Maps
Are there two cameras, one for speeding and one for lights? Or just one camera? Voiced messages lack the punctuation to eliminate the doubt.
- by David Astle
King Charles’ first portrait since coronation reveals ‘deep humanity’
The portrait by artist Jonathan Yeo depicts Charles against a background of vivid red hues, wearing the uniform of the Welsh Guards military unit, with a butterfly just above his shoulder.
Analysis
State Parliament
No panacea, but domestic violence bail reforms strike the right balance
Meddling with bail laws is a balancing act state governments often get wrong. By taking his time, the premier has got it right.
- by Michael McGowan
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Sydney councils
We asked every Cumberland councillor about the same-sex book ban. Here’s what they said
The Sydney council will probably overturn its controversial ban at a meeting on Wednesday night, as it is revealed the banned book was borrowed once in five years.
- by Anthony Segaert
Opinion
Air travel
The battle for carry-on bag space on planes has become a joke
I’m guilty of taking a bit more than is strictly allowed in my carry-on but some people – there’s no polite way to say this – are absolute piss-takers.
- by Ben Groundwater
A lonely campsite, deadly chaos and competing narratives
A Supreme Court jury heard for the first time what Gregory Lynn told police about the death of two campers.
- by Chip Le Grand
Tom once sat at the back of his classroom and cried. He has a message for Australian teachers
If teachers are to win back control of classrooms, they will need more than a well-planned lesson.
- by Christopher Harris and Lucy Carroll
‘Capital raising is dead’: Failed fintech Sargon has its finances put under microscope
Liquidators are questioning witnesses in the Federal Court about the finances of failed fintech venture Sargon, over allegations the company potentially traded while insolvent.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey
On the road with the Blues Brothers and a mission from God
Journalist Daniel de Visé tells the story of the classic comedy starring Dan Aykroyd and John Belushi.
- by Nathan Smith
Fears Elon Musk’s ‘tantrum’ sackings could hit Australian EV drivers
Mercurial chief executive Elon Musk’s decision to fire the team responsible for Superchargers, widely considered to be the gold-star model of charging stations, has left the industry reeling.
- by Bianca Hall
The cossie lives, but knits are overtaking bikinis at fashion week
Once dominated by swimwear brands, Australian Fashion Week is broadening the definition of ‘resort’ wear – one sweater at a time.
- by Melissa Singer
Despite my complaint, the person who sexually harassed me was made permanent. How do I cope?
Regardless of what you decide to do next, you need to know that this is unacceptable, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.
- by Kirstin Ferguson
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Investigations
Australian drug smuggling suspects right at home as Dubai makes world’s worst welcome
A mega-leak of property records reveals how suspected drug traffickers and other criminals call the United Arab Emirates a safe haven as the Gulf state looks the other way.
- by Nick McKenzie and Amelia Ballinger
Opinion
Federal budget
This budget will make us better off now, worse off later
It seems the top priority of Anthony Albanese’s government is not to have any priorities.
- by Ross Gittins
We asked these Australians what they thought of the budget. This is what they told us
We spoke to people about their thoughts and concerns ahead of, and immediately after, the budget. Here’s what they had to say.
- by Olivia Ireland, Josefine Ganko, Jessica McSweeney, Jim Malo, Alex Crowe, Megan Gorrey and Cara Waters
Budget 2024 as it happened: Treasurer reveals $3.5b energy subsidy plan to fight inflation
Jim Chalmers has delivered subsidies for business and households in his third federal budget speech. Follow our live coverage with in-depth analysis from our experts.
- by Josefine Ganko
The budget explained in seven charts
The government is attempting to tiptoe a tricky path out of strife. Here are seven charts that break everything down.
- by Josh Gordon and Craig Butt
Grant found not guilty of dangerous contact at judiciary
Harry Grant successfully appealed to have his dangerous contact charge overturned at the judiciary on Tuesday night.
- by Billie Eder
Perspective
Federal budget
Billions of dollars to bolster SEQ, but migration and Olympics loom large
The Albanese government underestimated how many Australians would move to Qld and will now face criticism that it has short-changed the state.
- by Sean Parnell
Small businesses get cost relief amid renewables push
The budget includes tax incentives for critical minerals and green hydrogen, and cost relief for small businesses, including an energy rebate and an extension of the instant asset write-off scheme.
- by Millie Muroi
Editorial
Federal budget
Chalmers is often compared to Keating but all three budgets have lacked ambition
It is time for Jim Chalmers to rise to the challenge and outline a reform vision.
- The Herald's View
The Minns government’s worst budget fears have been realised
The Albanese government’s budget has delivered a $1.9 billion blow to NSW, putting the state’s finances under further pressure.
- by Alexandra Smith
Made in Australia: The $22.7 billion punt to rival China’s dominance
The government is betting big on green technologies and industry to grow local manufacturing.
- by Mike Foley
Opinion
Federal budget
The Albanese government doesn’t just like women, it needs them
Women voters are growing increasingly progressive which makes them appetising prey not just for Labor but for the Greens and the teals.
- by Jacqueline Maley
Analysis
Federal budget
Labor’s promised subsidies for everyone. They’re not guaranteed votes in return
The political message in this budget is breathtakingly simple. The broader policy plan is fiendishly complex.
- by David Crowe
Analysis
Federal budget
The budget handout that could cruel your next pay rise
Just spending money on handouts to bring down inflation is not Jim Chalmers’ main game.
- by Shane Wright
The three-minute budget: Everything you need to know
Labor has unveiled its economic plan for the next four years and beyond. Here is a quick rundown of the essentials.
- by Angus Thompson
Why you’ll have to wait for the government’s new mental health initiative
Australians will be able access a free digital mental health service whenever they need help under a federal response to demand for better mental health support.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Compensation payments spike by $9b with PTSD affecting more young veterans
A surge in veterans’ payments represents one of the biggest budget blowouts, alongside unexpected increases in disaster relief payments and childcare subsidies.
- by Matthew Knott
How the budget affects you – from students to retirees
Young or old, single or married: this is how the 2024 budget will impact your life.
- by Rachel Clun and Olivia Ireland
High voltage: Jim’s $300 power play to fight inflation
Economists have warned that Labor’s budget spending could put pressure on the Reserve Bank to keep interest rates higher for longer.
- by David Crowe
Opinion
Baby Boomers
Stop blaming Boomers for all your problems – they’re not even in charge any more
Not every Boomer is hell-bent on plundering the natural world, locking everyone else out of the housing market and decapitating the letterbox on their way down the driveway.
- by Gary Newman
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NRL 2024
Knights wary of Roosters raid as third party speaks out over Ponga deal
Knights officials fear an approach to the NRL by Andre Ponga to seek clarity on contractual issues could be the first steps in a plan to extract Kalyn from the club.
- by Michael Chammas and Chris Barrett
Exclusive
AFL 2024
Revealed: Saints’ massive offer to make Weitering one of the richest players in the AFL
Carlton’s superstar defender is set to become one of the highest-paid players in the AFL after St Kilda informally pitched him a bumper multi-year deal.
- by Sam McClure
Leadership change is the only route to peace in Gaza
One fine day, probably not in my lifetime, both the leaders of Hamas and Israel will die. Perhaps, and only perhaps, when that happens and a new, compassionate and inspired, leadership of both emerges, willing to bury their respective prejudices, pride, and power play, they may have a conversation and a truce will result.
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Mergers & acquisitions
Anglo to sell coal mines, other assets to fend off BHP takeover bid
BHP chief Mike Henry said he was disappointed after a $64 billion sweetened bid was immediately rejected by the London-headquartered miner.
- by Simon Johanson
Australia news as it happened: Budget to forecast second surplus; Defence whistleblower David McBride sentenced to jail
Treasurer Jim Chalmers will hand down his third budget, defence whistleblower David McBride will find out if he will be jailed and universities face cap on international students.
- by Josefine Ganko and Caroline Schelle
Golden goals on Fashion Week day two as designers switch it up to chase customers
On the second day of Australian Fashion Week, the Matildas’ favourite off-pitch brand stepped out of its comfort zone.
- by Melissa Singer
‘He’s not ready’: Moses no certainty to return before Origin as Sharks name Trindall
Mitchell Moses is out of Magic Round – and no certainty to return for next week’s final Origin I audition – as Cronulla recall Braydon Trindall.
- by Christian Nicolussi
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Domestic violence
‘As soon as possible’: No timeframe for rollout of ankle bracelets for DV accused
Premier Chris Minns repeatedly declined to put a timeline on law changes that will see men who are released on bail after being accused of a serious domestic violence offence required to wear an ankle bracelet.
- by Michael McGowan and Angus Thomson
Harry and Meghan’s Archewell charity issued with ‘delinquency notice’
A 2022 tax filing published online suggests that Archewell suffered a $16 million drop in donations on the previous year.
- by Victoria Ward
World’s oldest Chinese dragon vandalised in attack on Australian museum
Two separate dragons were damaged in the attack. Police have released images of two suspects they are looking for.
- by Kerrie O'Brien and Rachel Eddie
Cheap and clever, this new crime series throws you in the deep end
Tapping into contemporary concerns, After the Flood makes a welcome change.
- by Craig Mathieson
Opinion
Domestic violence
DV bail changes make a big difference, but Minns missed one big red flag
The NSW government’s proposed laws will make it much harder for the most serious offenders to inflict harm. But there are other protections it can and must deploy.
- by Rosalind Dixon
Struggle over gun led to missing campers’ accidental deaths: defence
The trial of Gregory Lynn, who has pleaded not guilty to murdering campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay in Victoria’s alpine region in 2020, is under way in the Supreme Court. Follow the updates.
- by Erin Pearson
Pass the bad luck repellent: The Argentinian flown in to solve NSW’s prop crisis
Argentinian Enrique Pieretto is the Waratahs’ newest starting prop after season-ending injuries to everyone else.
- by Iain Payten
Former pilot claims hunting dispute led to campers’ deaths in tragic accident
Gregory Lynn’s lawyer has revealed to a jury what Lynn says happened at a remote campsite that led to the deaths of campers Russell Hill, 74, and Carol Clay, 73.
- by Erin Pearson
‘He’s a weapon’: Roosters utility emerges as Blues bolter
This time last year, Connor Watson wasn’t sure if he would ever play in the NRL again. Now he’s in the frame for an unlikely State of Origin debut.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Qantas scraps direct flights to Shanghai as Chinese tourists stay away
The airline will suspend all flights from Sydney to Shanghai at the end of July, citing a lack of demand since the route relaunched after COVID border closures.
- by Amelia McGuire
Paul Kent seeks mental health, alcohol treatment after alleged brawl: court
High-profile NRL journalist Paul Kent has asked a court to give him time to seek mental health and alcohol treatment.
- by Perry Duffin
Updated
Coal
End to a secret deal that locked in coal exports and Sydney truck traffic
The Port of Newcastle has paid $13 million so that it is no longer prohibited from competing with Port Botany and can diversify away from coal.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Opinion
Crime
The criminal reason we should bring back blue light discos
How to keep the minds of bored teenagers off pinching a Nissan Skyline or accosting strangers at a train station? The answer is clear to me.
- by Simon Taylor
Updated
Around the clubs
Roosters rally around Angus Crichton after Fifita signing
Roosters players Terrell May and Victor Radley said they hope to have Angus Crichton at the club next year.
- by Michael Chammas, Billie Eder and Adam Pengilly
Opinion
Mergers & acquisitions
Shadow boxing on as BHP eyes being crowned world’s copper king
Anglo American has rejected BHP’s second, higher takeover offer. But playing hard is getting harder.
- by Elizabeth Knight
Man banned from Sydney’s eastern suburbs after alleged wharf incident
Jack Doyle allegedly threatened to use a firearm on a group of teenagers fishing at Watsons Bay wharf before being pulled over by police hours later.
- by Jessica McSweeney
High-profile Sydney lawyer charged with sharing details of sexual assault complainant
Abdul Saddik has represented several members of one of the main clans embroiled in Sydney’s drug war.
- by Clare Sibthorpe, Perry Duffin and Sally Rawsthorne
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Sydney live reviews
The rare sound of perfection: Don’t miss this Mahler performance
Our reviewers run a critical eye over the latest shows around town.
- by Peter McCallum, Daniel Herborn and Bernard Zuel
Mortgage lender suffers hack, credit card details published on dark web
Firstmac customers are being warned they may need to replace their identity documents after copies of them were stolen by a ransomware gang.
- by David Swan
Michael Cohen, Trump’s fixer-turned-foe, takes the stand in the hush money trial
The prosecution will hinge on how well Cohen can convince a jury that Trump falsified business records with the intent to commit campaign finance violations.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Defence whistleblower sentenced to years in jail
Justice David Mossop said David McBride was not a nefarious character but became “obsessed with the correctness of his own feelings” about stealing and disclosing classified military information.
- by Paul Sakkal
Updated
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Fewer women and children confirmed dead but Gaza toll still over 35,000
Israel has questioned why the figures, provided by the Hamas-run Health Ministry, for the deaths of women and children has halved.
- by Michelle Nichols and Emma Farge
Updated
Sydney councils
ICAC investigating former Canterbury-Bankstown Council employee and contractor
The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption will hold a hearing next month after the council’s general manager reported conduct to the body.
- by Anthony Segaert
Charlise Mutten asked if her alleged killer would make a good dad, jury told
The nine-year-old girl was excited to visit her mother, Kallista Mutten, and her mother’s fiance, Justin Stein, before her alleged murder, her grandfather has said.
- by Sarah McPhee
Updated
NRL 2024
‘Madge understands’: Why Wighton will not play for NSW
Jack Wighton will remain in representative retirement despite the NSW Blues facing a nightmare injury toll, but insists coach Michael Maguire still has plenty of talent to choose from.
- by Christian Nicolussi
‘Unacceptable’ pro-Palestine protesters ordered off Deakin campus
Despite the order, protesters at the Burwood encampment have refused to budge, arguing that their small protest is lawful.
- by Madeleine Heffernan and Paul Sakkal
Opinion
Sharemarket
How a cartoon from ‘Roaring Kitty’ sparked a $6.1 billion Wall Street frenzy
The man who ignited the meme stock mania in 2021 has resurfaced after lying low for years, sending shares flying. We might need a sequel to the movie Dumb Money.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Judge takes aim at Dawson’s ‘convenient’ claim about wedding ring
Convicted killer Chris Dawson, whose appeal is before the courts, claimed his wife never returned after he dropped her at a bus stop. A top judge has asked a pointed question.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
Opinion
Homelessness
My neighbour took his life rather than face homelessness. Will Sydney bother to notice?
The last time anyone saw him, he was tearing the development notice off a wall by the lobby entrance and ripping it up in anger, frustration and despair.
- by Sue Williams
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World markets
ASX ends lower on budget day even as consumer stocks gain
The Australian sharemarket declined on the eve of the federal budget amid concerns it could add to inflationary pressures.
- by Staff reporters
Live stream connecting Dublin and New York overhauled after lewd acts
An art installation will undergo changes after Dubliners flashed their backsides and showed images of the September 11 attacks up to the camera.
- by Rob Harris
Why some Spurs fans want Tottenham to lose to City … and what Ange thinks
Victory on Wednesday (AEST) would give Tottenham’s Champions League hopes a huge boost but would also gift their bitter rivals one hand on the Premier League trophy.
- by Sam Dean
What are the secret ingredients of the ‘romantasy’ genre? Sex and spice
The latest literature genre is a blend of romance and fantasy, and it’s proving to be a bestselling phenomenon.
- by Jane Sullivan
As a reporter, I sought out crime. But then crime found me
Writers K Patrick, Winnie Dunn, Jake Adelstein and Mirandi Riwoe on the theme of this year’s Sydney Writers’ Festival, Take Me Away.
Exclusive
Sydney Metro
Revealed: The Sydney bus routes that will be axed and cut short when Metro opens
While there is bad news for some commuters, long-suffering Victoria Road bus passengers have had a win.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
A male listener hated feminists like her, but then she made him laugh
Deborah Frances-White was surprised when a man emailed her saying he’d listened to 18 months worth of her show The Guilty Feminist.
- by Wendy Tuohy