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Posing as a 17-year-old girl online, I expected body image content. I got gender division instead

Posing as a 17-year-old girl online, I expected body image content. I got gender division instead

Instead of feeding me disordered eating content, the algorithm once more showed me how it fuelled divisions between men and women.

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The Trump bomb is set to blow up if his man does what he is expected to do

Kevin Warsh was handpicked by Donald Trump to lead the Fed, but the pair have been on a collision course. Their relationship faces its first true test this week.

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Widow’s Bay breaks Emmys record as The Pitt claims outstanding drama for second year in a row

Widow’s Bay breaks Emmys record as The Pitt claims outstanding drama for second year in a row

Matthew Rhys’ horror-comedy cleaned up with 14 gongs, while Michael J. Fox was honoured with the Bob Hope award.

The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards: All the red carpet fashion hits and misses

The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards: All the red carpet fashion hits and misses

Some might scoff at another best dressed list featuring Zendaya, but how could you when she looks this phenomenal?

Business partner accuses Stefanovic of ‘oppressive, unfair, prejudicial’ move to force her out

Lawyers for Karl Stefanovic’s producer Keshnee Ibrahim claim that Stefanovic has run the company in an “oppressive” way towards her.

Complainant ‘M’ sent Jones texts with love and kisses, had ‘close relationship’ with him, court hears

Alan Jones outside the Downing Centre Local Court on Monday.

“M” has returned to the witness box for a second day after testifying that the former radio host kissed him non-consensually on two occasions.

Sydney council targets smart glasses in city-first ban on AI tech

Revesby Workers Swim Club president Adam Rutter supports the proposed ban.

Lifeguards at multiple Sydney pools will soon be able to confiscate AI smart glasses and evict users who refuse to follow the rules.

Former mayor ‘very angry’ after pressure campaign, ICAC inquiry hears

Follow for live updates as the Independent Commission Against Corruption investigates links between fugitive property developer Jean Nassif and Liberal Party figures.

The price of everything is getting more expensive.

Groceries have become way more expensive – and the pain only will get worse

Inflation is spreading out from the energy sector into everyday items, keeping prices higher for longer across the economy.

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Formula 1

Formula 1 unveiled a new track on Sunday. The race was even worse than feared

Kimi Antonelli and Lando Norris run each other off the track on the opening lap at the Spanish Grand Prix.

The Spanish Grand Prix put fans and drivers to sleep, with F1’s newest track having the same overtaking difficulties as Monaco, without the million-dollar views.

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Kalyn Ponga had the same foot injury as Nathan Cleary. He was off his feet for six weeks

Kalyn Ponga.

The Newcastle star knows exactly what Nathan Cleary is going through with his injury.

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AFL 2026

Why some at AFL HQ are jumping on Swans’ bandwagon

While none of the five suspended Swans will be at Crown Palladium on Monday night, their teammates and coaches will be if Sydney don’t make the grand final.

Transformed Surry Hills restaurant Arthur is bigger, bolder and better than ever

Good Food reviews the beloved Bourke Street diner and finds lots of things we want to eat, in the way we like to eat them.

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David Marshall and Brett Whitworth texts Norman Griffiths Oval

The texts that spared a Sydney council from scrutiny over a $24m synthetic oval

The local government watchdog has been accused of “turning a blind eye” to the controversial synthetic grass project which has blown out from $3 million to $24 million.

3000 homes, 25-storey towers: The plan to transform the ‘heart’ of the northern beaches

3000 homes, 25-storey towers: The plan to transform the ‘heart’ of the northern beaches

The NSW government must decide competing proposals for a crucial Pittwater Road site as the council seeks to double the number of new homes built in the area.

We looked at staff salaries at 60 private schools. These pay the most

Sydney Grammar, Shore and Joeys are the best paying schools for staff.

One school will pay its most experienced teachers more than $160,000 next year, as principals warn a failure to attract high-quality talent to the profession is hindering students’ academic progress.

How well-off households pocketed $3.6 billion in cost-of-living relief

Toll road relief often benefits the state’s wealthiest households, new research found.

A huge amount of money for cost-of-living relief is going to the wealthy. A new report calls for change.

It’s known as ‘the swamp’, but my suburb is more than just frogs and waterfowl

Discover The Ponds: a lively Sydney suburb where nature and community collide.

The creek that splits my suburb is home for red-bellied black snakes that sunbathe on paths and tracks. Watch your feet.

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Kalyn Ponga.

Kalyn Ponga had the same foot injury as Nathan Cleary. He was off his feet for six weeks

The Newcastle star knows exactly what Nathan Cleary is going through with his injury.

Peter V’landys.
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NRL 2026

The NRL is bending the rules to anoint Peter V’landys. Strap yourselves in

The bull-at-a-gate administrator’s expected switch from running racing to rugby league shapes as an epochal moment for both sports.

Kimi Antonelli and Lando Norris run each other off the track on the opening lap at the Spanish Grand Prix.
Opinion
Formula 1

Formula 1 unveiled a new track on Sunday. The race was even worse than feared

The Spanish Grand Prix put fans and drivers to sleep, with F1’s newest track having the same overtaking difficulties as Monaco, without the million-dollar views.

Gary Anderson
Mark Nawaqanitawase and Ronaldo Mulitalo get up close and personal in June.

Sharks teammates urge Mulitalo to bring extra niggle for round two with Nawaqanitawase

Ronaldo Mulitalo says finals are too important to be “worrying about my own agendas.” But his teammates have other ideas.

Nathan Cleary’s contentious tackle on Hugo Savala.
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NRL 2026

Cleary sin bin highlights flawed rule that needs to be changed immediately

Few would argue that kickers shouldn’t be protected, but things have gone way too far.

Malcolm Knox
Malcolm Knox

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Referee Max Fulton takes contact after the Kentwell Cup Grand Final

Alleged contact with referee in Subbies grand final referred to judiciary

An incident involving a player and referee Max Fulton in the closing moments of a NSW Suburban Rugby decider has been referred to the union’s judiciary.

Nathan Cleary and James Tedesco at full-time.
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NRL 2026

‘Stress-related bone issue’: Cleary in race to recover from foot injury in time for prelim

Panthers star Nathan Cleary faces a fight to be fit for next weekend’s preliminary final, with medical experts suggesting the club’s description of his injury implies he has suffered a micro-fracture to his foot.

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