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Bushfires
RFS boss delivers stark warning to those rebuilding after bushfires
“It’s not going to be the same as it was before, there is going to be a new normality,” Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons warned, saying a financial shock loomed for those looking to rebuild.
- by Deborah Snow
Yellow Wiggle Greg Page collapses during bushfire relief concert
Greg Page, one of the founding members of The Wiggles, has collapsed on stage in Sydney while performing at a bushfire relief concert.
- by Megan Levy and Ying Xiang Tan
The phone call that threatened to smash the US-Australia alliance
As he faced the biggest crisis of his diplomatic posting, Joe Hockey decided to go it alone. Bugger any instructions from Canberra.
- by Matthew Knott
'Only halfway through summer': Rains a welcome relief but fire risk not over
The rain has helped extinguish several blazes across the north of the state, helping firefighters gain the upper hand, but temperatures are forecast to rise for the later part of next week.
- by Laura Chung and Nigel Gladstone
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Government grants
'We didn't get a cent': Slush fund scandal spreads to NSW
The Berejiklian government splashed the bulk of its $33.4 million sporting grants program on Liberal electorates ahead of the state election.
- by Lisa Visentin
Opinion
Australian Open
Why you won’t be reading an interview with Rafael Nadal in this newspaper
After a little back-and-forth between us and Rafael Nadal's PR company, we declined to interview the tennis legend.
- by Greg Baum
In the dark, it's easy to see through Singapore’s respectable facade
On the surface, it's a piece of Singapore’s sanitised image. Sub rosa, it's seedier than Bangkok’s sex-strips.
- by James Massola
Qantas halts 'high-risk' dog flights after two deaths
The airline will temporarily ban breeds prone to breathing problems from its flights, following two recent deaths.
- by Patrick Hatch
China threatens Germany ‘where it hurts’ as Huawei battle heats up
Whatever Germany decides will shape its relations with China for years and reverberate across the continent.
- by Katrin Bennhold and Jack Ewing
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Weekend Reads
Hit by the changing media landscape, Conde Nast scrambles to stay in vogue
A century of publishing some of the world’s most glamorous magazines hasn’t inoculated Condé Nast from the challenges of a fast-changing media landscape.
- by Reeves Wiedeman
Running against the odds, CEO Claudia Fatone helped lead Lushani to a path of success
Lushani Hewage met Claudia Fatone, through a mentoring program for girls in the child protection system. They have built a lasting friendship through running.
- by Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen
Sydney
Violent Sydney pub baron who narrowly escaped jail caught drink-driving
Phillip De Angelis, a 39-year-old millionaire, was ordered not to drink or take drugs while serving a corrections order for assaulting his ex.
- by Angus Thompson
'It's been a long time between drinks': Sydney has its wettest day in four months
City experienced a drenching as air quality in some parts hit "hazardous" levels in a day of wild weather.
- by Laura Chung and Matt Bungard
Speed limits drop to as low as 30km/h in pedestrian areas
Motorists will be forced to slow down in some areas as councils trial speed limits to slash road deaths and make neighbourhoods pedestrian-friendly.
- by Julie Power
A woman’s body found in her Coogee apartment, crime scene established
The homicide squad is investigating the death of Kimberley McRae, 69, who was found dead in her apartment on Tuesday.
- by Sally Rawsthorne
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Crime
Daylight execution of Bandidos president in his own home
Shane de Britt, the president of the Bandidos Central West chapter, was fatally shot in the head on Tuesday.
- by Sally Rawsthorne
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Australian Open
Last-ditch Friday as attention turns to the Australian Open stars
After a tumultuous week at Melbourne Park the Australian Open is nearly upon us as the big names hit town.
- by Peter Ryan
Communication with players key to easing air quality concerns: Stosur
If tournament officials keep players in the loop about air quality issues there will be less tension, says Samantha Stosur.
- by Peter Ryan
Politics
Bridget McKenzie set for fresh scrutiny over $100 million 'slush fund' role
Cabinet Minister Bridget McKenzie is poised to face fresh parliamentary scrutiny over her role in administering a $100 million government "slush fund".
- by Rob Harris and Angus Livingston
Business
'I believe in the science': The businesses trying to lead Australia to a greener future
Businesses across Australia are innovating to reduce their environmental impact as concern mounts about the effects of climate change.
- by Cara Waters and Emma Koehn
World
Chat about koalas shows 'what many don’t appreciate about Trump'
When Donald Trump sat down with Joe Hockey in the Oval Office this week, he had plenty to think about, like impeachment. Yet Trump had koalas on the brain.
- by Matthew Knott
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Trade wars
'This is the modern Rome': Joe Hockey reveals plans to remain in the US
- by Matthew Knott
Opinion
Australians are losing patience with the climate deniers
David Crowe
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Property bydomain
The Sydney suburbs where rents have fallen and risen the most
Rents in pockets of Sydney have been slashed by almost a quarter as new supply continues to hit the market, new data shows. Here's where to look.
- by Kate Burke
How to design a veggie garden that doesn't look scrappy
Edible gardens have the potential to get out of hand as your good green-thumb intentions slip away with the busyness of the week, and months.
- by Byron Smith
Life & Culture
Rival networks ripe for revenge on Oscars red carpet
The bad blood of the 2018 Academy Awards has not been forgotten and this year the tables have turned.
- by Andrew Hornery
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Sport
The mother load: why athletes are still playing blind after giving birth
More and more top athletes are returning to sport after childbirth. But why are they still doing it with so little information?
- by Georgina Robinson
Nawaqanitawase and baby Tahs show they're the real deal
The next generation of Waratahs have given even the most disillusioned NSW fan something to get excited about ahead of the Super Rugby season.
- by Tom Decent
Barty bounces back to make Adelaide final
World No.1 Ashleigh Barty has survived an almighty semi-final scrap to advance into the title decider at the Adelaide International.
- by Steve Larkin
Kings crack under late pressure from Breakers in NBL upset
The New Zealand Breakers have kept their NBL semi-final hopes alive with a come-from-behind 88-81 victory over the Sydney Kings.
Roosters' Swans recruit no ugly duckling when it comes to league
Nick Davis will forever be remembered for his four goals in the Swans' epic semi-final win over Geelong - now he is ready for the NRL Nines.
- by Christian Nicolussi
‘I’ll support Latrell for the rest of his career’, says Robinson
The Chooks coach knew Latrell Mitchell's time was up at Bondi ages ago and already started planning for life without him, including a date with Lionel Messi.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Opinion
Big Bash
Blurred slur lines show code in need of reorientation
As long as male cricketers are insulated from the actual harm their words do, homophobic slurs will continue to be uttered.
- by Malcolm Knox
Have Your Say
Minister's role in #SportsRortsII is a straight red card offence
It is not acceptable, and no amount of bloviating will make it so. Resign, Senator McKenzie.
