Switzerland coach Murat Yakin described the rule behind Breel Embolo sending off as “unacceptable” after Argentina scored twice in extra time to win 3-1 ​in their World Cup quarterfinal. Embolo was shown a second yellow card for simulation in the 72nd minute. It came 5 minutes after Dan Ndoye had cancelled out Alexis Mac Allister’s early opener, with Switzerland appearing …

The first seven years of Free Sobolewski’s life were contained within the walls of a one-room besser-block home in rural New South Wales. A makeshift curtain, strung across part of the room, was all that separated the bunk bed she shared with her sister from the rest of the home. The bathroom, set in a completely different concrete building, did …

The ATO data, which was released today, is based on the tax returns from the 2023-24 financial year. The top 10 occupations have remained the same over the years, but incomes have gone up for most professions and some jobs have switched places in the list. Here is the full list of roles and how much their incomes have changed since …

Steve Kamper Minister for Lands and Property Minister for Multiculturalism Minister for Sport Minister for Jobs and Tourism   The Minns Labor Government is investing in the next generation of community leaders, with seven new projects funded under the Multicultural NSW Community Partnership Action (COMPACT) Program. A total of $1.2 million has been awarded to the seven projects involving 24 …

World Cup FOMO is among the worst types of the affliction. It becomes unbearable as you continue waking in the middle of the night, seeing ridiculous scenes being beamed from North America, as your compatriots who have made the trip look giddy from the joy. And for many Norwegian and English fans, when the next stop on the journey is …

Property prices are under more scrutiny than ever before. Following a shake-up to negative gearing and the capital gains tax (CGT) discounts, the housing market has stalled and auction clearance rates are down. There’s some consternation among investors and home owners about a decrease in property values — and their concerns are backed by the big banks. NAB has predicted a 2 per cent …

Prosecutors have argued that a so-called “ISIS bride” actively participated in the mistreatment of a woman her family enslaved in Syria, as they fought to prevent her from being released on bail. Warning: Details of sexual assault in this story may distress some readers. Zeinab Ahmad, 31, was among the women arrested when a cohort of women and children returned …

Canterbury-Bankstown Mayor Bilal El-Hayek’s 24-Hour Challenge for Mental Health starts this Thursday 16 April, 8:30am at The Crest Athletics Track, Bass Hill The Mayor’s Challenge will unite people locally and from around the world in a round-the-clock run or walk to raise funds and awareness to support those dealing with this growing issue. This special event honours the legacy of Charlotte O’Brien, who died by suicide …

Turn a Day at the Show into Year Round Support for Farmers Every time you visit the Sydney Royal Easter Show, you help support rural and regional farmers, their families and their communities across NSW. Hosted by the not-for-profit Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS), the Show is a celebration that keeps Australian agriculture strong, vibrant and future focused. More …

The 2026 Sydney Royal Easter Show is here again, and the Royal Agricultural Society of NSW look forward to welcoming you and your family back from 2 April –13 April for another year full of laughter, learning and memory-making moments! If anyone in your family has accessibility requirements or other concerns about accessibility around the Showgrounds, we want you to …