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TRUMP CLAIMS ELECTION WIN
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US Votes 2024
Trump verges on astonishing White House comeback as world leaders crown his win
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton have congratulated Donald Trump on his election win. Follow our coverage.
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US politics
If George Washington was the father of America’s democracy, Donald Trump is its undertaker
When Joe Biden took power, he said he would try to save American democracy. He and Kamala Harris have failed.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Re-elected Trump would set up possible clash with Australia on tariffs
Political leaders say they can work with either Donald Trump or Kamala Harris, but experts warn a Trump White House could impose costly tariffs on major imports.
Analysis
US Votes 2024
For women, 2016 was bad. 2024 hurts even more
If 2016 was bad, when Hillary Clinton lost to Donald Trump, this is worse. Much worse.
Analysis
USA
Reversal complete: Republicans are the working-class party
At its core, this was an election in which most of the country was broadly unhappy with the course it was on and wanted change.
Trump on track for victory as Harris underperforms
Associated Press had called the battleground states of North Carolina and Georgia for the Republican.
Analysis
US Votes 2024
How the election played out on American TV
The sheer scale of America – a population 12-fold ours, with many hundreds more TV channels – means everything is inevitably bigger.
New James Ruse principal poached from rival school
Matthew Dopierala will take up the principal’s position at James Ruse, which ended its 27-year-reign as the top-ranked school last year.
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Pollution
Cooking oil, poo and drugs: Mystery of grime balls on Sydney beaches solved
Testing has revealed thousands of balls that washed up on Sydney’s beaches are a “disgusting” mix of cooking oil, soap scum, faeces, and drugs including cannabis and ice.
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Emergency services
Body found in search for missing boy swept off Central Coast beach
Laith Alaid, 11, was washed into the sea at The Entrance while crossing the channel with his father and three younger brothers.
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AI
This boy’s chatbot girlfriend enticed him to suicide. His case might save millions
Sewell Setzer’s tragic death is not the only suicide linked to lonely people who have grown to depend on AI companions. This is a global pandemic that demands regulation.
Raffaele Ciriello
Senior lecturer
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Political expenses
McKenzie apologises, declares 16 free flight upgrades
The opposition transport spokeswoman led the attack on Anthony Albanese over allegations he sought better seats from former Qantas boss Alan Joyce.
Dutton motivated only by votes on abortion debate
Peter Dutton’s handling of the party’s stance on abortion shows how he plans to run the Coalition.
Opinion
Eddie Jones
If England under Eddie was ‘dystopian’, why did Australia sign Jones?
Revelations about Eddie Jones’ “terrifying” reign as England coach raise obvious questions about his subsequent employer.
Iain Payten
Senior Sports Reporter
Mitchell, Schuster, Graham on deck for Rabbitohs pre-season, but Bennett a no-show
South Sydney’s stars returned to Maroubra on Wednesday, but supercoach Wayne Bennett was a notable absentee.
A ball-tampering conspiracy was born in Mackay. Here’s what actually happened
The scenes flashed around the world, as stump microphones captured the increasingly terse exchanges between the umpire and India A players.
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Hotel reviews
This is the best-value hotel you can find in Honolulu’s top location
I’m a huge fan of Hawaii, yet even I will admit it can be a painfully expensive destination. That’s what makes this hotel such a pleasant surprise.
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Drugs
As sure as gay marriage, private cannabis use will not be a crime
It won’t happen in this term of the NSW government, but reform is inevitable.
Stephen Lawrence
Member of the NSW Legislative Council
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Airports
From ‘gate lice’ to rushed muppets: Is shame the last hope for civilised travel?
Airlines are now introducing a new power trip for gate agents – trialling new technology to clamp down on misbehaving flyers.
Lisa Martin
Writer
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Opinion
Tight US poll casts shadow over China’s economic plan
Xi Jinping’s key policymakers are meeting to discuss a large fiscal stimulus package, knowing that the US election outcome could have threatening implications.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
When will Australians know the results? Our guide to the US election
A guide for Australian observers of the 2024 US presidential election.
Sydney
Mystery shrouds identity of Lehrmann’s barrister for defamation appeal
In an extraordinary hearing, the Federal Court heard the barrister feared trolling and harassment if his name was revealed.
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Courts
Sydney judge blasted over ‘rash’ comments in sexual assault case
A high-profile Sydney barrister has backed a District Court judge who came under fire from the judicial watchdog over a decision in a rape case.
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University
Five students were caught cheating. Now it’s gone to court in a landmark case
The Federal Court will hear an Australian-first case after five students allegedly used a major company to cheat on their work.
Private schools, pigeons and the anonymous letter
Animal activists have described the practice as cruel but pigeon-fanciers say they are well looked after and it is better for the environment.
Woman confronts foster mother outside William Tyrrell inquest
The deputy state coroner was stern after a woman describing herself as a “concerned taxpayer” yelled at the missing child’s foster mother outside the hearing.
Politics
Government to miss immigration targets again as Kiwis flock to Australia
Treasury boss Steven Kennedy has revealed net overseas migration will miss the government’s own forecasts, heaping pressure on the Albanese government.
Business
Opinion
Inside China
Tight US election casts a shadow over China’s economic planning
Xi’s key policymakers are meeting to discuss a large fiscal stimulus package, knowing that the US election outcome could have threatening implications.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
World
Bureaucracy and delays anger those still searching for the missing in Spain
The official missing count from last week’s floods is 89. But reporting people missing is almost impossible.
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Property
How much houses cost, and how much you can afford to pay to buy one
Would-be home buyers have been hit by a lose-lose situation since rates began to rise and future cuts may not act as previously expected.
Family spend $7.1m to upgrade from a unit to Chatswood family home
The family paid $1.1 million more than the price guide, but only $200,000 more than the vendor’s reserve for the five-bedroom house.
Good Food
Lifestyle
I was too stressed to go get coffee with my boss. Now, she won’t talk to me
Sometimes we need to give our managers some grace, and hope they do the same for us, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.
Culture
Squatting at Kanye’s house, a festive mystery and other new books
Our reviewers cast their eyes over new fiction and non-fiction releases.
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Eddie Jones
If England under Eddie was ‘dystopian’, why did Australia sign Jones?
Revelations about Eddie Jones’ “terrifying” reign as England coach raise obvious questions about his subsequent employer.
Iain Payten
Senior Sports Reporter
A ball-tampering conspiracy was born in Mackay. Here’s what actually happened
The scenes flashed around the world, as stump microphones captured the increasingly terse exchanges between the umpire and India A players.
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NRL 2024
‘A giggle gone bad’: Wagering records expected to show bet was made on Brimson’s mother’s account
AJ Brimson’s manager describes it as a “giggle gone wrong”, and betting agency records could support his version of events.
Religion and rugby league: the spirit and songs lifting the Tongan team
The Tongan community turned out in force to welcome their rugby league team back to Sydney, singing hymns as the team practised.
Six years after Sandpapergate, Warner is back as captain of a cricket team
David Warner says being named Sydney Thunder skipper for this year’s Big Bash season “means a lot”.
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Australian cricket
Test stars pulled out of ODIs, as selectors show hand with batting switch
Several of Australia’s Test stars will all miss the third one-day international in Perth to focus on Test preparations, as Nathan McSweeney firms for a baggy green against India.
Mitchell, Schuster, Graham on deck for Rabbitohs pre-season, but Bennett a no-show
South Sydney’s stars returned to Maroubra on Wednesday, but supercoach Wayne Bennett was a notable absentee.
Have Your Say
Why Muscat is poised to follow in Postecoglou’s footsteps … again
The controversial ex-Socceroo has won titles as a coach in three different countries: Australia, Japan and now China. Could Scotland be his next destination?
