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There’s a reason Chris Minns has no books, photos or art on his shelves
The state opposition leader’s office is as bare as a medieval monk’s cell. But does Chris Minns have what it takes to be victorious next March?
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Casinos
Bad bet: Townsville resort accused of cashing in on casino crackdown
A luxury Queensland casino and resort has been accused of running an unlawful high roller operation in an effort to capitalise on casino crackdowns in NSW and Victoria.
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Political leadership
‘Devastated’: The day Berejiklian didn’t take her shot to be premier
Gladys Berejiklian had the numbers to be premier after Barry O’Farrell resigned, but she stepped aside for Mike Baird.
Shaq to lend Albanese a hand on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament
Celebrity endorsements don’t come much larger than basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal who offered support to the Indigenous Voice to parliament after meeting with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
Opinion
Political leadership
Send in the cleaners, spare us the overkill: Albanese’s delicate dance
On the Scott Morrison inquiry, the question of over-reach may nag the prime minister, but the case for robo-debt is clear.
George Megalogenis
Columnist
Opinion
Morrison portfolio saga
We were ‘lucky’ to have #scottyfrommarketing as PM
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
Wallabies take half-time lead against Springboks after amazing Koroibete try-saver
After an atrocious loss in Argentina a fortnight ago, the Wallabies are desperate to bounce back in emphatic fashion against South Africa. Follow all the action from Adelaide.
Home buyer who searched for a year nabs Banksia penthouse for $1,425,000
A hot auction for a three-bedroom penthouse set a new suburb record thanks to rapid bidding from two buyers unfazed by the property market downturn.
Half a million migrants left, now nobody wants an $80,000 job
Key questions at the jobs summit include how to increase wages fast enough while making long-term decisions on what Australia’s migration system should look like.
‘Like finishing a marathon, only to be told it’s an ultra-marathon’
David Knoff’s team had nearly come to the end of their year in Antarctica when the knock-on effects of the pandemic hit.
‘It’s a terrible syndrome’: What’s with our love of international ‘starchitects’?
With rare exceptions, Australia still prefers to use architects based overseas for local public projects. Globalisation at work, or cultural cringe on a grand scale?
Battle lines redrawn over ‘extreme’ new abortion trigger laws
New abortion bans came into play in several US states today. The doctors are scared they’ll become felons if they save some pregnant women’s lives.
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Gender pay gap
Gender pay gap to be targeted in industrial relations overhaul
The federal government promises to place gender equality “at the heart” of pay legislation amid warnings progress on closing the pay gap has stalled.
Power transfer: Why ute-loving Aussies are finally demanding electric cars
Australia has lagged much of the world in its uptake of electric cars. Now – for more reasons than soaring petrol prices – we’re flicking the switch.
Jameela Jamil is fighting for you to accept your kids just as they are
Parents are often among the first people to teach children to loathe their bodies, as a new documentary shows. The Good Place actor learned this lesson the hard way.
Opening today: George St Deli brings American-style bagels to Redfern
A new Redfern deli specialising in New York-style bagels has been a three-generation project.
Love shack: Summer holidays go awry in ABC’s new beach house comedy
A beach-house where eight couples decamp for a break is the backdrop of the inventive and refreshingly optimistic romantic comedy Summer Love.
Weekend Reads
Good Weekend’s Father’s Day gift guide
Fresh reconnaissance on new gizmos, gear, ingenuity and indulgences.
From Pac-Man-like ‘living machines’ to mind-control devices: Freaky and fab new tech
From biodegradable cling-wrap to microscopic robots made of stem cells: the next inventions that could change the way we live.
Sydney
Sydney exceeds rainfall record last set almost 60 years ago, more rain on way
Showers may hang around throughout Saturday and more rain is predicted next week as the city reaches two metres of annual rainfall for the first time since 1963.
Man critical after explosion inside inner west unit
The man leapt from his third-flood unit after the explosion and subsequent fire, which firefighters believe was possibly caused by a cigarette lit near a gas stove.
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State Parliament
‘Jobs for the boys’: Voter anger over Barilaro job scandal
A majority of NSW voters see the John Barilaro trade scandal as “jobs for the boys” and almost half say it will influence how they vote.
John Barilaro charged with assault over clash with cameraman
Former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro has been charged with assault and malicious damage over a clash with a cameraman in Manly.
Father wore a disguise, shot son-in-law who split from terminally ill daughter
William Murrell told police after the shooting in Wahroonga that his victim had filed for divorce after his daughter’s motor neurone disease diagnosis.
See & Do
★★★½
Don’t be fooled, this road trip is no ordinary family outing
It may not be immediately clear where the characters in Hit the Road are headed, but it’s easy to feel at home.
★★★
Full of astonishing images, Fire of Love skips over a deadly impulse
This compelling documentary about two volcanologists who died pursuing their passion gets caught up in the love story, but ignores bigger questions.
Politics
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Climate policy
Voters back Albanese on climate as Labor reaches first 100 days
A clear majority of the electorate backs the federal government’s target to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 43 per cent by 2030.
Business
Shayne’s world: How Shayne Elliott’s ‘agile’ ANZ got stuck
When ANZ’s CEO took charge he promised to deliver rapid change by adopting a tech work culture called agile. What went wrong?
World
Australian cabaret star injured in orchestra pit fall near Turkey
Matt Gilbertson will be airlifted to London for treatment after suffering a badly injured foot and damaged spine while performing on a cruise ship.
Opinion
A great historical wrong may soon be rectified
David Hill
Former chair and managing director of the ABC.
Promises, trade-offs and wringing consensus: Albanese’s job at the jobs summit
Michelle Grattan
Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Property
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Title Deeds
Millennials buy $27 million Bellevue Hill house
When it comes to revealing who’s doing well in business - and who’s not - Sydney’s high-end housing market is a good indicator. Enter the millennial entrepreneurs.
As Sydney’s spring selling season begins, will property prices reverse?
The property market usually heats up as the weather warms, but this year’s season begins against a backdrop of rising interest rates that have pushed house prices lower.
Lifestyle
Little goblins: Why are Melbourne scene kids wearing designer rags?
The “trash chic renaissance” is upon us, and it’s all about embracing sustainability and rejecting perfection.
Opinion
Sunday Life
Are we in the process of giving birth to a whole new world?
Jane Caro
Novelist, author and commentator
Culture
Opinion
Crime
When it comes to true crime, why do we just want the really gory stuff?
The more I consume, the hungrier I get. But why are we so invested in stories about unconscionable cruelty to our kind?
Genevieve Novak
Spectrum columnist
Sport
Rugby Championship LIVE updates: Wallabies take half-time lead against Springboks after amazing Koroibete try-saver
Dave Rennie’s men take on the world champion Springboks at Adelaide Oval with both sides’ Rugby Championship fates hanging in the balance.
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NRL 2022
‘He bounced back pretty quickly’: Roosters hopeful of Radley return for finals
Victor Radley suffered a head knock that left him convulsing on the AAMI Park turf on Friday, but the early signs are good for his recovery.
$6 million cash splash expected at Sunday’s inaugural BBL draft
The first BBL overseas player draft takes place on Sunday night with an unprecedented payroll.
Opinion
The Fitz Files
This is the time for Arthur’s Eels to turn promise into production
I’m still on Penrith to win it all, but Parramatta have emerged as a genuine September threat in the NRL.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Alpine boss takes a swipe at young Australian’s ‘integrity’ as F1 saga turns ugly
Oscar Piastri is considered a once-in-a-generation talent after matching the feats of F1 stars Charles Leclerc and George Russell by winning the junior classes in consecutive years.
Why brain over brawn has been the making of the NRL’s try-scoring freak
He’s writing a children’s book, wants to play a part in a Russell Crowe movie and was the dux of his school. But what makes South Sydney’s record-breaking ace so good?
How send-off humiliation reminded James Tamou how much he loved the game
The 72 hours between being sent off in Saturday’s hammering by the Roosters and Tuesday’s NRL tribunal hearing reminded James Tamou he still had a lot more to give the game.
Have Your Say
Rugby league only has one problem – but it’s a bloody big one
If the NRL wants to reward its best-performing clubs and encourage others to emulate their standards, maybe it should drop the salary cap and just let ’em rip.
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
