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Superannuation
Local super funds hit by co-ordinated cyberattack
Several industry super funds and the largest retail superannuation brand owner, Insignia, have all been hit, with members losing money after their accounts were broken into.
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World markets
Wall St suffers $4 trillion wipeout, ASX set for more losses from Trump chaos
The Australian sharemarket has fallen at the open on Friday after a horrific night on overseas markets as investors digested the impact of Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs.
Lutnick calls Australian biosecurity rules ‘nonsense’, says Trump won’t back off
As global markets roiled from Donald Trump’s tariff overhaul, his commerce secretary said the time for negotiation was over and other countries had to “change their ways”.
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Why you’ll get cheaper fuel, with or without Dutton; AI theory behind tariff blunder on tiny Aussie islands
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USA
An Australian was denied US entry for bizarre reasons. He’s not alone
One Australian traveller says he’s now $15,000 out of pocket after being denied entry to the US after “enhanced vetting”. His crime? Choosing a cheap fare.
Anthony Dennis
Editor, travel
Opinion
Trump's America
Brexit for the US: Tariffs are the sign of a nation in decline
Trump is famously unpredictable, but his unifying theme is utterly consistent.
Waleed Aly
Columnist, co-host of Ten's The Project and academic
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Courts
Notorious drug kingpin Tony Mokbel wins freedom for the first time in 18 years
The infamous underworld figure will wear an ankle bracelet, report to police daily and be subject of a curfew after three Court of Appeal justices released him on bail.
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Crime
Nigerian ‘blood cult’ targeting lonely Australians with scams
A Sydney father was part of a Nigerian scam that took millions of dollars off lonely Australians, defrauded businesses and siphoned the money to a terrifying African gang.
Trump fires security officials after meeting with conspiracy theorist
During the 30-minute meeting, the far-right activist excoriated National Security Council officials in front of the president and their boss, Michael Waltz.
Review
Annandale
Dead flies in the soy sauce: Our critic’s verdict of George Calombaris’ Chinese restaurant
Callan Boys digs the cosplay dining room, but wonders if diners should spend their money at a theme-park tribute or a family-run original.
Martha Stewart to speak at Sydney’s Vivid festival
The lifestyle entrepreneur, 83, will travel to Sydney to discuss her four-decade career and the evolution of her personal brand.
Pub veteran Laundy sells $30m proposed hotel site at Cobbity
Arthur Laundy has sold a greenfield development site in Sydney’s south-west that will eventually become the Oxley Ridge Tavern.
The glam NSW coastal town that’s back – after 18 months stuck in the doldrums
It’s such a popular lifestyle location, but there aren’t enough homes available to satisfy the demand.
White Lotus theme tune composer quits, says Mike White was ‘saying no to anything’
The man behind the “ooh-loo-loo-loo” melody compares his experience as “like a rock band I’ve been in before where the guitar player doesn’t understand the singer at all.”
The 10 most irritating habits of restaurant diners these days
From using phones at the table to taking your four-legged friend for dinner, these eating out crimes should result in an immediate red card. How many are you guilty of?
Opinion
Sunday Life
If you want to stay young, always follow these three rules
Getting older doesn’t have to mean getting old.
Kathy Lette
Writer
Robert Irwin makes his underwear modelling debut
Irwin’s Bonds campaign ranked alongside fellow underwear models Patrick Schwarzenegger, Bad Bunny and David Beckham.
Can’t get enough White Lotus? Watch this cult hit from its creator next
It may have been “problematic” for HBO at the time, but this series from Mike White and Laura Dern is well worth revisiting.
Federal Election 2025
The day Trump hijacked our election, until the PM took to the stage
Neither party leader took a backwards step from Donald Trump’s tariffs on Thursday. Then Anthony Albanese posed for a photo op.
Electoral Commission clears influencer Abbie Chatfield of wrongdoing
The AEC cleared the podcaster after it reviewed whether her combined posts with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Greens leader Adam Bandt breached laws.
Sydney
‘People power’: Fig tree saved from chainsaws after residents rise up
The stately old fig tree in Clovelly looked set to be razed. But a community campaign reversed a decision to send in the chainsaws.
Police should back off drug users, says report
The final report from NSW Labor’s Drug Summit was published on Thursday.
Beachfront homes teetering after massive swell pounds NSW coast
A huge surge has caused landslips underneath beachfront properties at two communities at the heart of a heated debate over plans to build seawalls.
Staff at 32 hospitals will strike for three days. One judge in particular is not happy
The doctors’ union has been given less than 24 hours to back down on its planned three-day strike or risk derailing a deal for resigning psychiatrists.
First metro train rolls along last stage of Sydney’s $21.6b line
The journey marks the start of more than 6500 hours of testing, which will determine when the line opens to passengers next year.
NRL 2025
Kris crosses late to leave Raiders fans in raptures
Canberra had one last chance to beat Cronulla in their Thursday night clash. They did so with a four-pointer their fans will long remember.
One Tiger desperate to play for NSW. Another would never play for Queensland
Terrell May can push his Origin claims with a big game against Brisbane’s star front-rowers, but Jahream Bula has vowed never to pull on the Maroons jersey.
Politics
Joyce, McKenzie jostle to keep Coalition frontbench roles
High-profile opposition frontbenchers could be demoted if the Liberals pick up extra seats at the upcoming federal election.
Business
Dragons, dynasties and The White Lotus. Inside the HBO hit machine
There are plenty more White Lotus ideas to come, says the boss of award-winning television studio HBO.
World
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Russia-Ukraine war
Talk of Trump leaving NATO is ‘hysteria and hyperbole’, Rubio tells Europeans
On a reassuring mission, Trump’s most pro-Europe lieutenant says fears of a potential US withdrawal or scaling back are unwarranted.
Opinion
Trump’s ‘reciprocal tariffs’ look to be a hoax. Here’s how you can tell
Michael Koziol
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Property
Dylan is a teacher. He’s not sure he can afford to stay in Sydney
Sydney rents have soared in unexpected regions as renters flock to more far-flung and affordable neighbourhoods.
The households who can no longer afford their investment properties
Interest rates stayed on hold this week, but some home owners are feeling the pressure a lot more sharply than others.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Opinion
Work/life balance
Does skipping your lunch break make you a better worker?
The pressure to be constantly available, perpetually productive, and always switched on has become the norm. But the cost of this relentless pace has become clear.
Téa Angelos
Careers contributor
Culture
Dragons, dynasties and The White Lotus. Inside the HBO hit machine
There are plenty more White Lotus ideas to come, says the boss of award-winning television studio HBO.
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NRL 2025
Isaah Yeo only wanted to outdo his old man. Fair to say he’s done that ... and much more
Isaah Yeo’s dad, Justin, was forever reminding people he’d played 11 first-grade games. On Friday night, his boy plays game No.250 for the Panthers.
Morley and the ‘red-mist’ mentality: Roosters urged to never back down
NRL referees have been instructed to crack down on high shots. The Roosters say they have nothing to worry about and will keep playing with fire.
Kris crosses to give Raiders a thrilling win over Sharks
Canberra had one last chance to beat Cronulla in their Thursday night clash. They did so with a four-pointer their fans will long remember.
One Tiger is desperate to play for NSW. Another would never play for Queensland
Terrell May can push his Origin claims with a big game against Brisbane’s star front-rowers, but Jahream Bula has vowed never to pull on the Maroons jersey.
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Wallabies
Former Wallaby star signs NFL deal with LA Chargers
Jordan Petaia has the chance to fulfil his NFL ambition after signing with the LA Chargers. However, he could have made a very different cross-code switch.
How Bailey Hayward is stepping out from shadow of one of league’s most infamous names
Young Bulldogs playmaker is stopped regularly about his grandfather, Paul Hayward – one of the game’s saddest stories – as he makes a name for himself at Belmore.
‘He’s grown up’: Bennett backs Mitchell to keep cool against Roosters
Latrell Mitchell returns in the centres for South Sydney on Friday night, and his coach has good reason to be confident he won’t lose his head against his former club.
Have Your Say
Dennis Lillee rang me up this week. Suddenly, I was 10 years old again
A chat with my childhood sporting hero to discuss a fundraising dinner took us back to the golden days of World Series Cricket, the SCG Hill, Kerry Packer, and terry-towelling bucket hats.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
