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Former NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian has lost her court bid to overturn damning findings made against her by the state’s corruption watchdog: https://lnkd.in/gNTR3GNx

The planned opening of Sydney’s $21.6 billion metro rail line on August 4 is running down to the wire because the national rail safety regulator is yet to grant approval for passenger services. Just 10 days before the first commuters are due to hop on board, about four exercises involving firefighters still have to be undertaken before the regulator will decide whether to grant final approval for the city section of the Metro City and Southwest line. #sydneymetro #sydneytransport

Apple plans to introduce a foldable iPhone as early as 2026, according to a new report, which would mark the first new variant of the company’s most popular product since its ill-fated iPhone Mini in 2020. #Apple #iPhone

New apartment buyers are shunning unit blocks by builders and developers who have been refused, or have declined to apply for, a quality rating under the NSW government system designed to instil fresh confidence in the property industry. As gold-star rated developers report a spike in business from buyers, the two-year-old Sydney scheme might soon be extended to Victoria, the ACT and Queensland. Read the full story by Sue Williams: https://lnkd.in/gWzy3f3t

Vice President Kamala Harris has all but cleared the Democratic presidential field, with the last of her potential rivals endorsing her, quashing the likelihood of a serious challenge for the White House nomination.

A new study has found traces of toxic metals in tampons. But what does this research really tell us about one of the most popular menstrual products on the planet? The small study – involving a total of zero human participants – sent the internet into a tailspin about “death stick” tampons last week, revealing the ease with which hysteria can fill the vacuum left by a dearth of research into women’s reproductive health. Read the full story from Kate Aubusson. #womenshealth #reproductivehealth #medicalresearch

Nine has appointed a new chief executive for its youth publishing division, Pedestrian Group, two weeks after it made as much as 40 per cent of its staff redundant, with its chief executive also departing. Mason Rook joins Pedestrian from Guardian Australia, where he was commercial director of sales and operations, to lead a slimmed-down version of the group after it ended its licensing deals with major brands including Vice, Refinery29, Kotaku, and Gizmodo. #nine #pedestriangroup

Democrats are set to hold their convention on August 19-22. What was supposed to be a coronation for Biden now becomes an open contest in which nearly 4700 delegates will be responsible for picking a new nominee to challenge Republican Donald Trump. Read more about what happens next: https://lnkd.in/gcBs6h9U

Kamala Harris has released her first statement in response to Biden’s decision to quit the 2024 election race, saying her “intention is to earn and win this nomination”. She has praised Biden for his “extraordinary leadership” saying his legacy of accomplishment is unmatched in modern American history. “I am honoured to have the president’s endorsement and my intention is to earn and win this nomination,” she said. Follow our coverage: https://lnkd.in/gFuMSvkv

If you’re just joining our blog, here’s what we know so far about President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the White House race. - Biden issued a statement declaring it in the best interests of the Democratic Party and the country to pull out of the race for the White House. - Biden will continue to serve the rest of his term as president. He will address the nation on his decision later in the week. - Biden immediately threw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris. Follow our live updates: