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After historic vote, voluntary assisted dying is legalised

Euthanasia

After historic vote, voluntary assisted dying is legalised

Twenty years after it was first debated in parliament, NSW on Thursday became the final state in Australia to introduce assisted dying laws.

by Alexandra Smith

Ben Roberts-Smith outside the Federal Court earlier this week.

Roberts-Smith case

Soldier allegedly bullied by Ben Roberts-Smith was below standard, court told

by Michaela Whitbourn

Ian and Penny Lees’ daughter, Katie, died after receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine last year. She was due to perform her solo comedy show in Sydney in August.

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Coronavirus pandemic

Katie, 34, died after getting vaccinated. Her parents want action

by Mary Ward and Lucy Carroll

State school teachers walked off the job earlier this month.

Education

Catholic school teachers vote to strike over pay and conditions

by Daniella White

Hackers friending you or your friends will not give them access to your computer.

Education

Principals say they are suffering from parents’ hate campaigns

by Jordan Baker

Transport

A new intercity fleet train sits idle in a Central Coast maintenance facility amid a prolonged stand-off between rail unions and the NSW government.

Public transport

New train fleet could be on the tracks within months after NSW government and rail unions talks

by Tom Rabe

The abandoned Balmain Leagues Club in Rozelle on 28 April, 2021.

Roads

Balmain Leagues site can be rebuilt after government ditches dump plan

by Michael Koziol and Tom Rabe

NSW Premier Dominic Perrottet says a years-long industrial dispute over a new train fleet must end.

Public transport

‘D-Day’: Perrottet enters fray on train fleet industrial dispute

by Tom Rabe and Alexandra Smith

NSW Transport Minister David Elliott says he wants to see more people on public transport to boost revenue.

Public transport

NSW transport minister open to cheaper fares in bid to boost patronage

by Tom Rabe

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Crime & Courts

A man will appear in court today following extensive investigations into alleged break and enter and animal cruelty offences at a school in St Marys in Sydney’s west over the past month.

Crime

Man charged with bestiality after allegedly breaking into school

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by Amelia McGuire and Angus Dalton

Christopher Dawson and his second wife, JC, at their wedding in January 1984.

Lynette Dawson case

Chris Dawson’s ex-wife denies she’s on a ‘mission to destroy’ him

by Sarah McPhee

Chris Dawson (Left) outside the NSW Supreme Court on Wednesday, with his brother Paul.

Lynette Dawson case

Chris Dawson left ‘love letters’ in schoolbag, babysitter tells court

by Sarah McPhee

Craig McLachlan arrives at court on Wednesday with his partner Vanessa Scammell.

Defamation

‘Hashtag sexual harassment’: Court hears texts about Craig McLachlan

by Georgina Mitchell

Local council

An artist’s impression of Woolworths’ proposed “direct to boo” supermarket, which would not provide instore service to customers.

Supermarkets

Rose Bay latest front in supermarkets’ bid to woo grocery shoppers

by Andrew Taylor

The historic Leichhardt Oval is falling into ruin, according to Inner West Council, which is seeking state funding for its upgrade.

NRL 2022

‘It will fade away’: Council accuses state government of allowing Leichhardt Oval to fall into ruin

by Dominic Bossi

Popular late-night diner: Indian Home Diner on Oxford Street, Paddington.

Sydney councils

‘It’s not us’: Councillors distance themselves from kebab shop shutdown

by Michael Koziol

Darlinghurst resident Jane Devine.

Public transport

Delays to new bus shelters leave Sydney commuters waiting in the rain

by Matt O'Sullivan

Aerial view of Redbank Estate, North Richmond

Extreme weather

‘Homes aren’t safe’: Western Sydney prepares evacuation shelters for hot summers

by Andrew Taylor

Randwick is one of a number of Sydney councils that is expected to miss its 2021-26 housing target.

Development

‘Doing the heavy lifting’: The councils projected to fall short of new housing targets

by Andrew Taylor

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City life

Mates: Anthony Albanese and businessman Kerry Stokes during the ‘Leadership Matters’ breakfast

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City life

New mates: Anthony Albanese drops in on media mogul

On Monday, when the Albo campaign knocked off early, the Labor leader went for a one-on-one with Kerry Stokes.

by Samantha Hutchinson and Stephen Brook

A banner on Joe Hockey’s property for Trent Zimmerman, which is visible throughout Hunters Hill.

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City life

Hunters Hill Hockey goes large for Zimmerman

The indefatigable former treasurer has a hole in his roof and the right Liberal-themed tarpaulin to fix it. But the neighbours aren’t happy.

by Samantha Hutchinson and Stephen Brook

Bennelong.

Australia votes

Chinese-Australian angst boosts Labor’s hopes in key seats

by Matthew Knott

The abandoned Balmain Leagues Club in Rozelle on 28 April, 2021.

Roads

Balmain Leagues site can be rebuilt after government ditches dump plan

by Michael Koziol and Tom Rabe

Former Darlinghurst Police Station near Taylor Square. (L-R) City of Sydney councillor Lyndon Gannon, Ian Roberts, Ita Buttrose, David Polson, Greg Fisher and Katherine Wolfgramme. 16th May 2022. Photo: Edwina Pickles / SMH

LGBTQ

Ita Buttrose, Michael Kirby back plans for Sydney’s first queer museum

by Natassia Chrysanthos

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