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We shed new light on a series of brutal murders along Sydney’s clifftops.
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Victoria records 1993 local COVID cases and seven deaths, including 15yo girl
Southern Tasmania and Hobart have entered a snap three-day lockdown, while Victoria and NSW have announced easing border restrictions for vaccinated citizens.
NSW records 319 new cases, state nears 80 per cent vaccination mark
Residents will be granted greater freedoms when the vaccine milestone is reached, including more guests at weddings and funerals.
Sydney celebrates Friday night drinks after long lockdown
From the CBD to the suburbs, Sydneysiders let their hair down on Friday night after more than three months at home.
‘Cities are not libraries’: Sydney wrestles with live music as COVID slumber ends
Outdoor entertainment might be music to the ears of those in the centre of the city, but walk a few blocks outside it, and it’s a different story.
Sydney celebrates Friday night drinks after long lockdown
From the CBD to the suburbs, Sydneysiders let their hair down on Friday night after more than three months at home.
Opinion
Opinion
Thanks to NSW, dark chapter in Australia’s history is done, but there’s still a way to go
Fortress Australia is finally crumbling and the insularity that this pandemic has exposed will hopefully be replaced by joyous scenes of families reunited.
Latika Bourke
Journalist
Explainer
Glasgow summit
‘A matter of survival’: What’s COP26?
What is a “COP”? How did we get here? And what needs to be achieved at Glasgow?
Opinion
Matt Kean
NSW’s green machine leaves PM’s jalopy for dust
Matt Kean, the NSW Liberal minister leading the charge on a clean energy future, has some pointed words for his federal colleagues.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Updated
UK
Deadly stabbing of British MP declared terrorism by investigators
The Metropolitan Police has said that the murder of British lawmaker David Amess in Essex on Friday has been declared as a terrorist incident, with the investigation being led by its Terrorism Command.
‘Oleg, take it easy’: Surprise Russian thruster firing causes space station emergency
It was the second such emergency on the station since July, when an unexpected firing of thrusters on a new Russian module briefly inverted the outpost.
Opinion
Development outrage
Risky tower developers know their number’s up
The NSW Building Commissioner writes that reforms will have a big impact on shoddy builders.
David Chandler
NSW Building Commissioner
Maison d’être: the Aussie MP who went from politics to a French château
Quitting Victorian politics at 40, Tim Holding wanted a new career. Buying and renovating a 18th-century mansion wasn’t in the plan – now it’s his mission.
After Lucy’s daughter died suddenly, she discovered a new way to grieve
When Abi, 12, was killed in a car crash, Lucy was appalled by advice she received from experts. So, she decided to become an “active participant” in grief.
Opinion
The Fitz Files
A prince, a World Cup winner and a dead-ringer digger
Until this week, I thought no two people looked more alike than Prince Albert of Monaco and Sir Clive Woodward. I was wrong.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Updated
Spring racing carnival
Cox Plate winner Sir Dragonet euthanised after trackwork
Reigning Cox Plate champion Sir Dragonet has been euthanised after he broke down during trackwork at Moonee Valley on Saturday morning.
Weekend Reads
Graphic content
‘You know when you’re watching a horror film...?’: Life in 1970s juvenile detention
Jailed at 14 and eventually bunking with a child killer, Sandie Jessamine escaped three times. Nearly 50 years on, she recalls the traumatic years that shaped her future.
Lucy’s intuition told her something was wrong with John, so she called the police
In 2005, then NSW Opposition Leader John Brogden nearly ended his life. He’s now Lifeline chair, while wife Lucy is National Mental Health Commission chair.
Sydney
Judge refuses to move Ben Roberts-Smith defamation case across state borders
With witnesses spread across the country, as well as in Afghanistan, the case brought by the former SAS soldier has been hampered by the pandemic.
NSW rebounds from lockdown. How strong will the recovery be?
Sydney marked the end of lockdowns with a blast of consumption. But for some businesses the relief was tinged with caution.
Exclusive
Crime
‘Blow ’em up bro’: Cops confronted explosive scene in high seas raid
Police raiding a drug boat found a growing fire on board that threatened to ignite a cache of fireworks and fuel cans packed alongside the largest ever cocaine haul seized in Australia.
Challenge to COVID-19 vaccine mandate fails in NSW Supreme Court
Justice Robert Beech-Jones found that restrictions on movement according to vaccination status “are the very type of restrictions that the Public Health Act clearly authorises”.
Exclusive
Education
Shorter isolation period for vaccinated students under new rules
There will be “limited” home-schooling resources to parents who refuse to send their children to school for the rest of the term.
The Everest
Why your horse can and can’t win The Everest
It’s the $15 million sprint which will be decided in about 70 seconds, but who can actually win the race. Here’s a case for and against each of the 12 contenders.
Waterhouse back on track and backing Nature Strip for the Everest
Legendary bookmaker Robbie Waterhouse will be back at Randwick for the first time in four months - and says there are only two hopes in Saturday’s $15 million sprint.
Politics
Morrison to give Nationals time to seal net zero deal ahead of Glasgow
The Prime Minister is willing to take more time to finalise the government’s climate policy amid signs of a deadlock among the Nationals when they meet on Sunday.
Business
The mysterious surge of North Korea’s currency
In normal economies, currencies weaken in times of difficulty, but something counter-intuitive is happening in North Korea: the won is surging just as things are getting worse.
World
More than 32,000 Singapore Airlines tickets to go on sale today after NSW drops quarantine
Singapore Airlines is selling more than 32,000 new tickets on flights between Singapore and Sydney before Christmas following the NSW Government’s decision to drop quarantine.
Opinion
What we need from leaders making a life and death decision in NSW
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
Shamed into going, Morrison must take more than spin to Glasgow
Kevin Rudd
Former Australian prime minister
Thousands of homes among their gum trees: the assault on Sydney’s last healthy koalas
Elizabeth Farrelly
Columnist, author, architecture critic and essayist
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Property bydomain
The new way for more homeowners to cut their energy bills
Until recently, it’s mostly been the realm of bespoke architect-designed houses. But today, that's starting to change fast.
Tyree family sell Burradoo farm Sutherland Park for massive $50m
At this price, the Southern Highlands rural market has reached the sort of dizzy price heights that will shock even the most dogged Sydney home hunters.
Lifestyle
‘I never wanted to be a model’: Julia Stone isn’t your average beauty ambassador
The musician prepares to walk the minefield of being a spokesperson for a haircare giant with a sustainability focus.
Culture
How Bondi Hipster Christiaan Van Vuuren woke up to politics
Teaming up with The Chaser’s Craig Reucassel, the comedian examines political donations and how to make your vote count.
Sport
From a dump to the NRL: What you really need to know about The Dolphins
The name and players will all be revealed in due course. Here’s how The Dolphins really tick, why location matters and how they built their warchest.
Exclusive
Cricket World Cup
‘It is challenging’: Why Warner feels sorry for England
David Warner sympathises with England, claims Stuart Broad hasn’t got his measure, talks up the T20 World Cup and suggests a retirement date.
Why 83-year-old Everest trainer Les Bridge will never stop
Les Bridge won $620,000 when Classique Legend won The Everest last year. He could do it again on Saturday. But money stopped being his motivation a long time ago.
The reasons your horse can and can’t win The Everest
It’s the $15 million sprint which will be decided in about 70 seconds, but who can actually win the race. Here’s a case for and against each of the 12 contenders.
‘It’s a better investment than real estate’: But are Everest slotholders really making money?
The original 12 slotholders will have forked out $3 million at the end of this year to be part of Peter V’landys’ mega-rich horse race. But how many are in profit?
Exclusive
Wallabies
Wazza and Aussie Dave: Inside the Wallabies rebuild
Dave Rennie is rebuilding the Wallabies on and off the field. He opens up on contract extension talk and the secret figure leading Australia’s cultural change.
Cricket Australia set to push on with WBBL season as athletes return to bubble life
Cricket Australia confirmed they are working with the state government on a number of options, such as playing without crowds and postponing the games.
Have Your Say
Strength of Wallabies’ Spring Tour squad can be measured by omissions
The fact no room could be found for Noah Lolesio, Harry Wilson or Fraser McReight in Dave Rennie’s 37-man touring party shows Australia are in good shape.
