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Politicians from all sides of parliament have come together to honour Independent MP Helen Haines, who was severely injured outside her electorate office last week. Treasurer Jim Chalmers said he had never seen the parliament more united than it was today. smh.com.au/national/australi…
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Exclusive: Billionaire James Packer has paid at least $US1.25 million ($1.78 million) to the Tel Aviv law firm also defending Benjamin Netanyahu against allegations the Israeli prime minister corruptly received benefits from the Australian businessman and other wealthy supporters a decade ago. smh.com.au/world/middle-east…
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The first international commercial flight from Western Sydney International (WSI) has departed this morning for Auckland. smh.com.au/business/companie…
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The first commercial flight from Sydney’s – and Australia’s – newest international airport took off this morning from Western Sydney International bound for the Gold Coast. smh.com.au/business/companie…
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At 11.22am, a Jetstar aircraft soared into blue skies from Western Sydney International Airport, marking the start of passenger flights and a new era for both Sydney and the country. Looking on from the departure gates at flight JQ362 bound for the Gold Coast were hundreds of guests, many of whom played a key role in the development of Australia’s first major new airport in half a century. smh.com.au/national/nsw/whee…
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Former US president Barack Obama has attacked President Donald Trump’s administration in searing, mocking terms, saying it was defined by “incompetence the likes of which we have not seen in modern times”.
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Georgia and Daniel Contos have built a global retail empire worth $1.3 billion, own a vast property portfolio in Sydney but remain intensely private. smh.com.au/national/the-secr…
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Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett has drawn a direct link between inflamed rhetoric from politicians and the rise in violent threats, announcing that authorities were probing the mental health and political views of the man who allegedly attacked independent MP Helen Haines. smh.com.au/politics/federal/…
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With China’s economy slowing and youth unemployment rising, exhausted, disillusioned young people are seeking relief from the grinding pressures of modern life. smh.com.au/world/asia/dalifo…
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A direct bus shuttle by a private operator will link the newest Sydney airport with Parramatta, the Sydney CBD and Kingsford Smith Airport, and will be timed to meet arriving and departing planes at the new airport from the start of passenger flights. Social media producer Siena Fagan was one of the first to test the service this morning: smh.com.au/national/nsw/trav…
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