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‘Devastated’: Paul Green’s family shattered by tragic death
The NRL is in shock following the sudden death of Green, a former Australian and Queensland halfback who coached North Queensland to their first premiership in 2015.
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State Parliament
Building chief’s resignation letter reveals concerns about minister and Barilaro
The confidential letter outlined a litany of David Chandler’s concerns, including his “problematic” engagement with Eleni Petinos’ office.
Breaking
Courts
NRL player Manase Fainu guilty of Sydney car park stabbing
A jury has found the Manly player guilty of stabbing a Mormon youth leader outside a charity dance in 2019.
More GPs are ditching bulk billing, health groups say
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners president Karen Price said the figures were heading in the wrong direction.
Top prosecutor wants prison officer charged with murder
A shackled man was shot in the back when he tried to run from two corrections officers, a coronial inquest heard. Now, one of the officers could be charged with murder, prompting colleagues statewide to strike for 24 hours.
It will cost 2383% more to see Komodo dragons. Tour guides are furious
The hike in the entry fee to the Indonesian park where the giant lizards roam has tour operators striking and threatening to burn the houses of those who cross the picket line.
To’omua opens up on divorce and missing the Wallabies cut
He is divorced, between jobs and is sure he’s played his last Test for Australia. He is also OK with all of the above.
Opinion
Telecommunications
Telstra has finally cut the NBN earnings anchor
Andy Penn’s parting gift to Telstra says everything about the telco’s certainty around increasing its earnings.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
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Review
‘Spellbound’: Five stars for STC’s new Jekyll and Hyde
How to depict the splintering of a psyche into endless multiples of two? That is the conundrum Kip Williams sought to solve in his follow-up piece of “cine-theatre” after the success of STC’s The Picture of Dorian Gray.
As a child, my choice was clear: be a doctor or a disappointment
My parents wanted to create something better for my sister and me, but that had nothing to do with happiness.
If you’re putting off writing a will, consider this your sign
More than half of Australians don’t have a will, leaving their families in potential legal hell if they die suddenly.
Sarah-Jane Clarke on taking the long road back from sass & bide
After 11 years Sarah-Jane Clarke returns to the DJs fold feeling as relaxed as her clothing.
See & Do
From Triple J to chart-toppers: What’s next for the all-conquering Spacey Jane?
The buoyant four-piece will soon play five consecutive nights at the Forum Theatre. Their next stop? LA and New York’s Bowery Ballroom.
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Full of bands, 6 Festivals gets the danger and excitement of live music
Filmed largely at real festivals, this coming-of-age drama has deep reserves of energy and spirit. Who cares if it lacks a little polish?
Sydney
Saul wrote the book on all-electric homes. His gas company is putting up a fight
Engineer and inventor Saul Griffith says fully electrifying 10 million homes would almost halve domestic emissions. But turning off the gas is an expensive and difficult exercise.
Phishing fraudsters used SIM box to fleece hundreds of victims, police allege
Two men from Sydney’s northern suburbs allegedly sent text messages purporting to be from major banks and telco providers.
Stuart MacGill’s alleged kidnappers granted bail
Two brothers accused of kidnapping the former Australian Test cricketer have been granted strict conditional bail.
Maths teachers urged to focus on traditional teaching methods
A new report says teachers are often misinformed about how students learn and what works in the classroom.
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Education
Bigger salaries for top teachers to stop classroom exodus
New teaching jobs paying up to $130,000 a year would be created to stop an exodus of teachers under sweeping reforms planned by the NSW government.
Politics
‘Deeply sorry’: Minister apologises for system failing Defence and veterans
Veterans Affairs Minister Matt Keogh says it’s clear something is not working in his department and Defence given the serious issues facing many people transitioning out of active service.
Business
Qantas, Jetstar face more disruptions as engineers ready for action
Australia’s flag carrier is facing industrial action, a development that could further escalate the airport chaos for travellers.
World
Seoul to ban ‘Parasite’ type basement homes in wake of deadly floods
South Korea’s capital city is planning to phase out such dwellings that came to symbolise yawning inequality in the Oscar-winning film Parasite.
Opinion
Defending democracy: Parameters of Western resolve may soon be tested
Mick Ryan
Military leader and strategist
Let’s not repeat the same mistakes with COVID response
Osman Faruqi
Culture news editor and columnist
The Panthers Stadium budget blowout will blow your mind
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
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Property
The cost of negative gearing tax breaks is likely to rise
The federal budget could miss out on billions in revenue in coming years and economists have called for reforms to bring Australia’s housing tax policy into line with international standards.
From ugly duckling to Tamarama glamour as $20m penthouses unveiled
Sydney’s newest prestige beachside penthouses have finally been put back up for sale, overcoming the final hitch in a complex operation to update an eyesore block.
Lifestyle
Knot dead yet? Sticking their neck out in defence of the tie
Working from home helped kill the tie but its defenders insist it’s not quite dead yet. Here’s why they believe necks still need them.
Culture
Dua Lipa to headline new two-month long Victorian music festival
Dua Lipa, one of the biggest pop stars in the world, will play a one-off show at St Kilda’s Palais Theatre in October as part of a new state-sponsored, two-month-long music festival.
Sport
Premiership-winning NRL coach Paul Green dies aged 49
Green, who has died in Brisbane aged 49, was at the helm when North Queensland won their first premiership in 2015 and also played for the club.
‘It’s all a bit of fun’: Identity of Roger ‘Shoey’ Vasa-Sheck revealed
Meet the Auckland brickie who loves a ‘shoey’ every time Stacey Jones is beamed onto the Mt Smart Stadium screen - and read about his next trick for Friday night.
‘Why can’t an athlete ply their trade?’: Kim Hughes goes in to bat for Cameron Smith
Kim Hughes, who led rebel Australia cricket tours to South Africa in the mid-1980s, believes that Cameron Smith is the latest athlete to be unfairly criticised.
‘It sucked’: To’omua opens up on divorce and missing the Wallabies cut
Matt To’omua has ridden the highs and lows of professional sport, and the breakdown of a high-profile marriage. Now the Wallaby has some lessons to share.
Kyrgios downs world No.1, Serena loses first match since retirement revelations
Nick Kyrgios’ stirring win over Daniil Medvedev was his 14th from his past 15 matches and set up a clash with countryman Alex De Minaur for a place in the quarter-finals.
‘Appointed myself captain-coach’: Raiders adjust to life without Stuart
Canberra’s players and assistant coaches are adamant their focus is on Sunday’s must-win clash against the Dragons with Ricky Stuart banned from all training and the match.
Immortal Kombat
NRL 2022
Andrew Johns: Why one of the smartest players in the NRL is a name you wouldn’t expect
He’s only been a back-up this year, but a halfback set to move to a new club might be one of the most intelligent in the game.
Have Your Say
Revealed: The Panthers Stadium budget blowout that will blow your mind
Premier Perrottet, you received a lot of deserved kudos for standing up to the NRL. But the job’s not done. Stop the Penrith outrage, too.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
