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Climate policy
Reading the smoke signals from Morrison on climate change
Scott Morrison can be as cagey with his language as John Howard. A small shift in his words about climate change could signal bigger changes to come.
- by David Crowe
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Bushfires
Gospers Mountain fire under control as conditions give crews upper hand
After more than 11 weeks, the Gospers Mountain mega-blaze north west of Sydney has been brought under control.
- by Sarah Muller
Opinion
Bushfires
Australia's bushfires show why democracy requires shared truths
Australia’s unprecedented bushfires mark the moment when Australia came to terms with the reality of digital disinformation.
- by Chris Zappone
Three arrested at FOMO festival as drug amnesty bins put in place
A man and two women have been charged for supplying MDMA tablets and cocaine at the music festival in Parramatta on Saturday.
- by Sarah Muller
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How the unspoken rule of Sydney Harbour drove Victoria to high honours
Architect Victoria King has embraced the past in her vision for our harbour's future.
- by Janek Drevikovsky
Breaking
ATP Tour
Nadal calls for merger of ATP and Davis Cup after loss to Djokovic
The World No.1 has criticised having two world cups so close to each other as he pulls out of the doubles decider due to exhaustion.
- by Sarah Keoghan
Queen calls family meeting to decide on Harry, Meghan exit
The 93-year-old monarch convened the summit to thrash out a deal that will provide a blueprint for the Duke of Sussex and his wife Meghan's departure.
- by Victoria Ward, Patrick Sawer and Christopher Hope
Beyond the 'Meghan effect': the true value of the duchess' influence
'When you have someone who can wear your product and your whole mission is profoundly impacted in the way ours was, you know this person has a hell of a lot of power.'
- by Melissa Singer
Young Liberals slammed over protest shaming drag queens
One protester can be seen chanting "drag queens are not for kids" in the video of the event at a library in Brisbane.
- by Lydia Lynch
bushfires
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Material donations to bushfire victims cause logistical nightmares
- by Julie Power and Sally Rawsthorne
'Go With Empty Eskies': Tourists welcome in fire-hit areas, when the time is right
Tourism operators are heartened by a social media campaign to encourage visitors to fire-ravaged regions, but safety concerns remain.
- by Andrew Taylor
More smoke haze for Sydney as bushfire conditions ease across NSW
Sydney's air quality has again dipped into "hazardous" territory as southerly winds continue to blow bushfire smoke into the city from the state's south.
- by Jenny Noyes
Sydney
'It's the next level': Sex clubs in full swing as Sydney strips down
Legal sex-on-premises venues are emerging from the shadows and expanding across the city.
- by Phil Brandel
Massive food drop to help save endangered wallabies in fire-affected areas
Brush-tailed Rock-wallabies have received a special delivery of carrots and sweet potatoes as part of a major post-fire wildlife recovery effort in NSW.
- by Catriona Stirrat
Fifty years after toddler was kidnapped, NSW offers reward of $1 million
Cheryl Grimmer was last seen being carried away from Fairy Meadow Beach by an unknown male on January 12, 1970. Her body has never been found.
- by Jenny Noyes
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Courts
Two Sydney women charged over alleged murder plot
The two women were allegedly planning to kill a 30-year-old man from Sydney's east who is known to the older woman.
- by Harriet Alexander and Matt Bungard
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Environmental protection
State government sacks top environment official in latest shake-up
The Berejiklian government has sacked Anissa Levy, the coordinator-general of its main environmental agencies.
- by Peter Hannam
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Politics
Government announces mental health funding to tackle bushfire trauma
$76 million will go to counselling services for volunteers, emergency services and members of the community impacted by the unprecedented crisis.
- by Fergus Hunter
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Social media
Liberal MP Craig Kelly outperforms Scott Morrison, Anthony Albanese on Facebook
- by Michael Koziol
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Political Leadership
Christian right groups say Scott Morrison stole their thunder
- by Royce Millar and Farrah Tomazin
Business
'Knowing mothers', inept fathers: Advertising clings to gender stereotypes
Despite a shift in social attitudes, a new study shows marketing messages continue to depict women in domestic roles.
- by Andrew Taylor
World
Flights suspended, evacuations as Philippines volcano spews ash
Thousands of people have been evacuated and flights suspended after the Taal Volcano south of Manila generated a giant ash plume.
Leaders demand co-operation, compensation from Iran over plane tragedy
- by Erin Cunningham and Isabelle Khurshudyan
Opinion
The biggest issue for the NBN in 2020 isn't writedowns, it's upgrades
Jennifer Duke
Media and telecommunications journalist
Why are Australian forces still in Iraq?
Alison Broinowski
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Editor's Picks
Property bydomain
The suburbs where buyers are flocking to new public transport options
Sydney home hunters are turning their gaze to suburbs along a new $7.3 billion transport project, with new data showing spikes in buyer interest.
- by Kate Burke
Top tips for your garden during the summer months
No matter the style of your garden, this list should give you an idea of what you could be doing to give your place some love in the warmer months.
- by Byron Smith
Life & Culture
How Ricky Gervais' Golden Globes monologue divided the world
A week later and the merits of the comedian's hosting gig are still being debated.
- by Robert Moran
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AGNSW
Rogue caterers and children with pencils defile works at Art Gallery of NSW
- by Kylar Loussikian
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Sport
It's over! Latrell Mitchell to be unveiled as South Sydney signing
South Sydney are expected to finally unveil Latrell Mitchell at a media conference on a one-year deal worth less than what he was offered to stay at the Roosters.
- by Andrew Webster
Star Stoinis smashes Australian T20 records in win over Sixers
Marcus Stoinis destroyed the Sydney Sixers’ attack to break the record for the Big Bash League’s highest individual score as the Melbourne Stars extended their gap at the top of the ladder.
- by Daniel Cherny
Djokovic dominates as Serbia crowned inaugural ATP Cup champions
Novak Djokovic has won his ninth consecutive hardcourt clash against Rafael Nadal and dragged Serbia to victory in the inaugural ATP Cup.
- by Sam Phillips
Tendulkar and Lara targeted for bushfire relief match
Shane Warne and Ricky Ponting are urging fellow cricket legends Sachin Tendulkar and Brian Lara to venture Down Under to play in the bushfire relief match next month.
- by Daniel Cherny
Barty values precious court time in Brisbane doubles final defeat
World No. 1 Ash Barty headed to Adelaide after a loss with Kiki Bertens in the Brisbane doubles final but welcome court exposure after an early singles defeat.
- by Phil Lutton
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Super Rugby
Ex-Cronulla, Wigan league star to fill Waratahs defensive coach void
When NSW were left without a defence coach weeks before the start of the Super Rugby season, former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika threw out a name.
- by Georgina Robinson
Aussie punter Wishnowsky and 49ers just one win away from Super Bowl
Mitch Wishnowsky could face fellow Aussie Michael Dickson if the Seahawks beat the Green Bay Packers after San Francisco overwhelmed Minnesota 27-10 on Sunday morning AEDT.
- by Peter Mitchell
Have Your Say
Indian summer: One-dayers the price we pay for next year's blockbuster
Which is why we are where we are – in Mumbai in the middle of an Australian summer – with the international season Down Under feeling over already.
