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Barilaro papers yet to be sent to NY job inquiry
The NSW government has failed to produce a single document detailing the second recruitment round that landed the former deputy premier a plum trade job.
Perrottet calls for Sidoti to resign his seat after ICAC corruption finding
The NSW Premier says he will proceed with his plans to suspend the Drummoyne MP from parliament, saying he would not feel comfortable accepting Sidoti’s vote.
Barilaro’s proposal was fast-tracked, inquiry hears
A new transcript of evidence revealed that John Barilaro asked his policy adviser in a rare text message to seek a cabinet minute that would convert the roles “ASAP”.
Poorer young Australians suffer world-leading hit to housing: OECD
Young people around the world have suffered big falls in home ownership, with Australians - especially those on low incomes - taking the biggest hit.
Albanese ‘astonished’ by anti-government comments from Morrison sermon
The PM says he was taken aback by his predecessor’s remarks, saying they weren’t “worthy of someone who led Australia”.
Shorten scraps gender-neutral language on Medicare form
The government services minister intervened to scrap a consent form for new parents that used the term “birthing parent”.
Breaking
Coronavirus pandemic
Biden tests positive for COVID-19
Joe Biden, the oldest person to serve as president of the United States, is experiencing mild symptoms and will continue working but in isolation, the White House said.
‘What the hell just happened’: Fires force UK to face warming future
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service Deputy Chief Fire Officer Dave Walton says the blazes were a game changer for the country.
Eels 14 Broncos 36
Match report
Two minutes that summed up why Parramatta’s season is teetering
The Eels fell further out of the top four picture - and have a horror draw on the horizon - as the Broncos cruised to victory at Parramatta’s fortress.
I’ll take Hodges but an SBW fight is off: Gallen
Paul Gallen is adamant that a bout with Sonny Bill Williams won’t happen, even if the former All Black agrees to a 50-50 purse split.
V’landys upbeat about selection U-turn as Fittler, Slater quit
The Origin coaches have walked away from their new roles just weeks after being named in the position.
Exclusive
Commercial real estate
Sydney to get a new rooftop bar as InterContinental hotel gets a facelift
Sydney’s hotel to the stars will open a rooftop bar with sweeping views across Sydney Harbour as part of a $110 million facelift.
Kate Moss and the dangers of celebrity endorsement
Once punished for being the glamorous face of drug use, the supermodel is now being slammed for her latest endorsement.
Forgotten Subway sandwich costs Aussie traveller $2664
The fine left 19-year-old Jessica Lee in tears, but she received help from an unexpected source.
Opinion
Pop music
Don’t let the funds go down on me: why Elton John is doing another farewell tour
The rock star is ‘doing a Melba’ and returning to Australia to say goodbye to the yellow brick road once more with feeling.
Jeff Apter
Music writer
Sydney
‘Guinea pig’ surfers test foot and mouth response at Sydney Airport
Calls have escalated for tougher quarantine measures to stop the devastating foot and mouth disease entering Australia.
Michael Slater charged with breach of bail after police welfare check
The former Test cricketer pleaded not guilty to allegations of assault and stalking/intimidating a woman following an alleged incident in April.
Waste company fined more than $500,000 after worker’s death
Girishanth Singarajah was killed almost instantly when he was struck by a reversing skip loader in Sydney’s inner west.
Police release CCTV after teen’s stabbing death during ‘fight over girl’
Police believe CCTV footage of two men walking down a Sydney street may be key to their probe into the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old boy.
Judge in Roberts-Smith case urged to reject domestic violence ‘stereotypes’
The war veteran has vehemently denied allegations he punched his former lover in the face during a row at a hotel room in 2018.
See & do
★★★½
Spirited Kiwi comedy has plenty of cheek and family charm
Starting school in September 2001 was never going to be easy for a Middle Eastern kid in the autobiographical comedy Raised by Refugees.
Eye-popping wall of colour set for Sydney’s next art showstopper
The extraordinary 300 square metre wall painting comes with detailed instructions, including the use of a specific brand of paint to be imported from the UK.
Politics
One foot-and-mouth case would trigger culling of sick animals
An outbreak would force a halt to Australian red meat exports, costing agricultural industries billions of dollars.
Business
‘Unnecessarily alarmist’: Livestock leaders call for calm about disease
Australia’s biosecurity laws are some of the best in the world, livestock industry leaders have said, cautioning against unwarranted panic.
World
Australian journalist freed by Taliban after forced denials
Lynne O’Donnell, who has reported on and off from Afghanistan for about two decades, says she was detained and forced to deny her reporting.
Opinion
It’s looking increasingly likely that Britain’s next PM will be Liz Truss
George Brandis
Former high commissioner to the United Kingdom and former attorney-general
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Property
How much for a slice of paradise on the coast? About $20 million
Dreaming of Cairns this winter? Singapore’s wealthy Ho family are offering their bushland site for sale to someone ready to design their dream private family retreat.
Why are one in four Sydney homes being pulled from auction?
Homeowners who listed their properties for auction are increasingly abandoning their plans, although veteran agents have some advice for anyone trying to negotiate a deal in this market.
Lifestyle
Opinion
Body image
To help our kids feel better about their bodies, do this
Feelings about our own weight and appearance play a larger role than you think. It may be time to check yourself.
Dr Zali Yager
Culture
The tips and tricks to styling Only Murders’ luxurious apartments
The production designer on the hit murder mystery reveals how he reflects the show’s eccentric characters in their apartments.
Sport
Eels 14 Broncos 36
Match report
The two minutes which summed up why Parramatta’s season is teetering
The Eels fell further out of the top four picture - and have a horror draw on the horizon - as the Broncos cruised to victory at Parramatta’s fortress.
‘Legends of the game’: V’landys upbeat about World Cup selection U-turn as Fittler, Slater quit
The Origin coaches were thrust into the Kangaroos’ selection roles on the eve of the series, but have now withdrawn before even picking a team.
Four into three won’t go: Rennie flags increase in Giteau Law limit
With four offshore superstars, Dave Rennie plans to talk to Rugby Australia about increasing the three-pick limit created in February.
‘We have the right coach’: Hunt says Griffin’s future key to new Dragons deal
Captain Ben Hunt begins negotiations with the Dragons next week on a contract extension, saying “we’ve got the right foundation in place” under coach Anthony Griffin.
‘You love me or hate me’: Dogs give polarising Dufty early release
Matt Dufty leaves Canterbury to join Warrington well aware of his status as a player who divided opinion like few others, but says he can’t wait for a fresh start in Super League.
I’ll take Hodges but an SBW fight is off regardless of money: Gallen
Paul Gallen is prepared to fight Justin Hodges but is adamant that a bout with Sonny Bill Williams won’t happen, even if the former All Black agrees to a 50-50 purse split.
Cricket’s leaders in secret climate change summit
Australia’s men’s captain Pat Cummins has backed up his calls for climate action by assembling cricket’s leaders for a private summit in Sydney.
Have Your Say
Wounded Eddie not interested in a return to Australian rugby
It sounds like a tantalising prospect - Eddie Jones returning to help Australian rugby. There’s just one problem: he doesn’t want to.
