Teenage hitmen in Sydney and the US Open rain curse

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1. ‘Sixteen, heart pumping, about to take a life’: The man targeting Sydney’s teenage hitmen

   Organised criminals are copying European gang tactics, recruiting teenage boys as hitmen who take great risks for a fraction of the cost of adult killers.

   smh.com.au

2. ASX set to rise as Wall Street climbs; Oil steadies

   Wall Street climbed on gains by big technology companies and steady oil prices and bond yields, lifting the market after a downbeat start to the week, with the ASX set to rise.

   smh.com.au

3. Rain wreaks havoc yet again on de Minaur’s lightning start to US Open

   Alex de Minaur finally made it onto the court in New York after his first-round US Open match was postponed, before bucketing rain prompted another delay.

   smh.com.au

4. Jonathan LaPaglia has one word for fans boycotting Australian Survivor: ‘Good’

   A year on from his controversial sacking, Jonathan LaPaglia is returning with a new show and new appreciation for his loyal audience, with one word for fans who boycotted Australian Survivor.

   smh.com.au

5. Judge issues jail warning to Tiger Woods after plea deal in DUI case

   Tiger Woods had his licence suspended for five years after agreeing to a reduced charge of reckless driving following the rollover crash in Florida, with a judge issuing a jail warning.

   smh.com.au

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