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Urgent monitoring of structural cracks in apartment tower
Government engineers found visible signs of cracking in the basement car park of the 10-storey building at Canterbury.
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Euthanasia
Voluntary assisted dying vote delayed to 2022
Gavin Pattullo, whose wife Venessa took her life after a long battle with leukemia, fears delays would mean “more will suffer”.
Berejiklian wanted grant hastened, inquiry told
Former NSW treasurer Gladys Berejiklian also planned to back the proposal before it was presented to the government’s expenditure committee, the inquiry heard.
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Coronavirus pandemic
Victoria eases NSW border restrictions for fully vaccinated Sydney visitors
Fully vaccinated people entering Victoria from Greater Sydney no longer have to complete any time in quarantine or get tested for COVID.
Parents offer to spend thousands on air purifiers, but some knocked back
Education Minister Sarah Mitchell said the NSW Department of Education will provide air purifiers if they are needed in public schools.
Four in 10 not double-jabbed: Indigenous vaccine rates lag
The most recent data from NSW Health showed that of the 624 Indigenous cases recorded in the week ending September 25 only 20 were fully vaccinated.
Illegal stimulants seized more than doubles in a year
“Australians continue to line the pockets of organised crime groups” overseeing the drug trade, the head of Australia’s criminal intelligence agency said.
‘Someone has to know’: Mum of missing four-year-old pleads for information
Ellie Smith has opened up on her family’s nightmare waiting for news on her daughter Cleo, who went missing from a remote beach camp in WA.
‘I leave with my head held high’: Tour de France host suddenly exits SBS TV
Popular host Mike Tomalaris is sad that his association with “a place that ran through my veins” is over.
The final interview: Powell on Trump, Bush and ‘little jerk’ Kim Jong-Un
Colin Powell’s wife Alma never liked him talking to Bob Woodward - but in July, the ex-general spoke to the journalist about his life and battles.
Microsoft leaders warned Bill Gates over ‘inappropriate’ emails
Microsoft executives warned Bill Gates in 2008 about inappropriate emails he had sent to a female employee, a spokesman confirmed.
Analysis
Streaming
With Voice Plan, Apple pays you to use only Siri for music
Users can pay less for music streaming, if they’re willing to lock themselves in to Apple’s ecosystem.
Queen told to ditch her martini-a-day habit. How bad is it really?
The monarch has reportedly been advised to abstain from her daily tipple, so she is in good nick for her Platinum Jubilee next June.
Meet Tsehay Hawkins, the new Yellow Wiggle
The Sydney high school student and five-time world Latin dance champion takes up the yellow skivvy after Emma Watkins’ surprise departure.
GLASGOW CLIMATE SUMMIT
Analysis
Scott Morrison on the verge of locking in net zero by 2050 target
Chief political correspondent David Crowe joins Bianca Hall to discuss the Morrison government’s long and arduous path to net zero emissions by 2050.
Explainer
‘A matter of survival’: What’s COP26?
What is a “COP”? How did we get here? And what needs to be achieved at Glasgow?
Sydney
Owner of Lightning Ridge castle attraction charged with woman’s murder
The body of 39-year-old Christine Neilan was found metres from Amigo’s Castle on January 9, 2020. On Tuesday, the man who built it appeared in court charged with her murder.
Transport chaos predicted for Sydney ahead of train strike
Sydney’s public transport network will be thrown into disarray on Wednesday amid an ongoing industrial dispute.
‘Heartbreaking’: Mother of boy allegedly murdered speaks for first time
Jason Galleghan, 16, was allegedly bashed to death by a group of teenagers at a Doonside house, on Perigee Close, on August 4.
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City life
Floating pool plan to turn Sydney Harbour into Lake Como
It’s a case of old is new again on a plan to turn Elizabeth Bay into a swimming spot.
Exclusive
Domestic violence
NSW makes its biggest investment in tackling domestic violence
The spending will form a significant part of the state government’s economic recovery package and will add 75 women’s refuges, taking the number in NSW to 161.
Politics
PM assures net zero an economic positive as Nats debate coal price
Scott Morrison is trying to end a damaging policy split as key Nationals insist on more time to put forward their demands for regional jobs.
Business
House price rises race ahead of units
It is getting harder for apartment owners to upgrade to a house as the price gap widens, particularly in Sydney and Melbourne.
World
Diver discovers ancient crusader sword off Israeli coast
Encrusted in shells, the metre-long weapon lay hidden for 900 years near the old city of Haifa until it was revealed by shifting sandbanks.
Opinion
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Property bydomain
Where tenants can save big by opting for a unit
Sydney tenants are facing a record price gap between house and unit rents, with houses in dozens of suburbs now leasing for double the cost of an apartment.
Passed-in auctions rise as 'greedy' vendors test the booming market
The number of properties failing to sell at auction rising in Sydney and Melbourne, as 'greedy vendors' test the market.
Lifestyle
‘How good does it get?’: Courtney Act lands major role in STC’s upcoming season
Australia’s most famous drag performer will star in Noel Coward’s comical three-act play Blithe Spirit about a writer haunted by the ghost of his first wife.
Culture
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Review
Finneas steps out of Billie Eilish’s shadow, but he’s got a way to go
Unlike those who’ve voiced his lyrics, Finneas – who’s just released his debut album – isn’t quite capable of being the main character yet.
Sport
Tyrone May’s future under a cloud after being stood down by Panthers
The playmaker’s career is again at the crossroads, while Panthers pair Nathan Cleary and Stephen Crichton were also hit with breach notices as the fall-out from their premiership party continued.
The Sydney junior set to play for Eddie’s England against Wallabies
When the Wallabies face England at Twickenham next month, a born and bred Sydney product may well be wearing England’s No. 2 jersey.
‘Makes you feel 10 feet tall’: How Kohli, de Villiers have inspired Maxwell
Being around the best is bringing the best out of Glenn Maxwell, who is primed for a big Twenty20 World Cup after rubbing shoulders with two modern greats in the IPL.
WBBL pair fined for misbehaviour as CA signals stricter stance
Cricket Australia insist there is no crackdown on player misbehaviour, but at the very least there appears to be a more stringent application of the code of conduct.
Cooper warns of rising Japanese power after 2019 World Cup heroics
It’s been two years since Japan beat Scotland and Ireland at their home World Cup, and the star playmaker has warned the Brave Blossoms have only improved in that time.
Cultural barriers in club cricket impeding players of South Asian descent: Sthalekar
Former Australian captain Lisa Sthalekar explains the cultural differences which may be holding young South Asian players back.
‘Pretty gutting not to be there’: Neasham’s tough call to ditch Valley
Annabel Neasham has chosen to stay in Sydney and won’t be trackside to witness a potential career-defining Cox Plate win with Zaaki.
Have Your Say
TV reality: The uneasy relationship between the NRL and Nine as broadcast deal looms
There’s still a long way to go before a deal is struck for free-to-air rights.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
