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NSW Votes
Perrottet questioned on promises to Kiama candidate; Minns slams Libs on privatisation
Melanie Gibbons was previously the long-standing member for Holsworthy, in Sydney’s southwest, before she lost her preselection to Tina Ayyad late last year.
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LoadingEvery big promise the Coalition and Labor have made so far
The Coalition and Labor have made dozens of promises this election season. This is what they’ve promised.
Analysis
NSW
If Labor wins on Saturday, Minns will be a premier who lumbered over the line
The opposition leader remains something of an enigma with much of the electorate.
Doctor: woman had ‘significant injury’ after alleged sexual assault by Hayne
A forensic doctor has told a court a woman allegedly sexually assaulted by Jarryd Hayne sustained a rare and unusual laceration, according to photographs.
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Secrets of War
Former SAS soldier arrested for war crime
A former special forces soldier has been arrested in NSW after an investigation into alleged war crimes in Afghanistan.
Body found in Blue Mountains following search for St Ives man
The 39-year-old man was canyoning with a group on Sunday before going missing in the Wollangambe River at Mount Wilson.
Opinion
Investing
A crisis is (hopefully) averted as UBS bails out Credit Suisse
UBS has, reluctantly and with a lot of help from the Swiss government, come to Credit Suisse’s rescue.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
What a strategist earning $90,000 spends in a week
This week on Money Diaries, a 28-year-old praises her new bank (without being on its payroll) and spends a lot less than the ticket price on a paddleboard.
Six first home buyers fight for $1.33m Alexandria two-bedder
Mindful they can now choose an annual land tax, most of the 20something buyers took their parents along to the auction.
New Manly ferry suffers another steering failure
The Fairlight, one of three ferries bought to replace the larger Freshwater-class vessels, has suffered nine steering failures since 2021.
Hairdressing crabs, vicious wasps and gruesome plants among 600 new species
More than 600 Australian species were discovered by scientists in the past year, but there are still 300,000 to go.
Team of the week: The NRL’s rising stars shine brightest
The Broncos are leading the way on the ladder, and it’s the same in this round’s team of the week with a very healthy four players in our squad of 17.
‘Lost’ painting of George Washington found in basement
Historian Patricia E. Millen went down a rabbit hole in search of a “lost” painting of George Washington. Then she hit gold.
Opinion
World politics
Narendra Modi is the world’s most popular leader. Beware
While he polls extremely well, many worldly Indians are aghast that he has made India less secular and tolerant, creating a Hindu nationalism that marginalises religious minorities.
Nicholas Kristof
Ready for lunch? Here are 10 of Sydney’s best sandwich shops
Fanging for a sanga? From toasties with the most to classic salad sandwiches (don’t forget the beetroot), here are 10 of the best.
Why Qantas wants you to spend your money (and points) on retail
Qantas has just become a retail giant, but is its new ‘Marketplace’ somewhere you should be spending?
Michael Gebicki
The Tripologist
Taylor Swift fans needed a miracle. Here’s how they got tickets
Taylor Swift’s first tour in five years kicked off over the weekend, and for fans lucky enough to get into the stadium show getting tickets was like an arms race.
NSW election
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NSW Votes
Greens demand fix for housing crisis as crossbench power predicted to grow
The NSW Greens are pushing for a restriction on the sale of public land and for more social housing.
Analysis
NSW Votes
In the final week before the state election, are voters even listening?
It felt like last drinks at the office Christmas party at a Liberal rally in Penrith, while Labor struggled to fill a small lecture theatre at Parramatta.
Lucy Cormack and Tom Rabe
Sydney
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Floods
David Gyngell sounds alarm over mental health crisis in Northern Rivers
Levels of depression and anxiety symptoms are now higher among Northern Rivers children and young people than the national average
Google review author who defamed surgeon revealed as former student
Korana Musicki was forced to take legal action against the tech giant before it would reveal the identity of the poster.
The forgotten people behind Australia’s famous birdman John Gould
The father of the science of ornithology may not have achieved the same fame and fortune without the help of his wife and Indigenous Australians.
Controversial rail corporation charges tenants thousands extra
Railway land tenant Ray Newey faces a bill of almost $97,000 next year, which would be on top of his annual rent for the southern Sydney site.
Aboriginal Legal Service at ‘breaking point’ due to lack of funding
The organisation needs a boost in funding to continue the level of support it currently provides to tens of thousands of Indigenous clients.
NRL 2023
Chammas on Monday
‘We’re not releasing him’: Dragons, Sea Eagles in tug-of-war for rising star
Despite his manager indicating to the Dragons that Viliami Fifita will be released from the final two years of his deal to join the club, Manly aren’t surrendering.
Analysis
Why NRL’s concussion edict will force some players to clean up their act
An unintended but welcome consequence of the NRL’s mandatory 11-day stand down policy will be to reduce the number of players feigning injury, Graham Annesley admits.
Politics
Exclusive
Cosmetic Cowboys
‘Legitimises the activities of unscrupulous operators’: Cosmetic surgery safety fears
Doctors say a new endorsement model, backed by the country’s health ministers, will give a green light for practitioners to undertake invasive surgery without a surgical qualification.
Business
Dan Murphy’s: alcohol sales strong, despite cost of living struggles
It’s been 20 years since Dan Murphy’s expanded beyond Victoria. On the other side of lockdowns, the group argues it’s more than a drinks retailer.
World
‘Concerned’ Biden calls Netanyahu over plan to limit court powers
The hard-right Israeli government’s drive to limit Supreme Court powers while increasing its own power in selecting judges has caused alarm at home and abroad
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Title Deeds
Football club co-owner lists Mosman’s Victorian Gothic mansion Allowah
Glenn Duncan is selling what is billed one of Mosman’s oldest homes as Russell Tate lists one of the suburb’s largest apartments.
‘People tend to overlook it’: Best value suburb within 10km of Sydney’s CBD
Living close to the city centre isn’t cheap, but in some pockets house hunters will get much better bang for their buck, even by moving a suburb over.
Good Food
Lifestyle
I thought I was ready to have a baby on my own. Four words made me stop and think
During a support group for solo mothers by choice, a woman with an infant curled in her lap gave Alexandra Collier the answer she craved: “You’re not ready yet.”
Culture
‘Her face carries history’: Desert queen comes to life on the Archibald canvas
Australian nurse Valerie Browning is a reluctant subject. But for Kirsty Neilson, who holds the brush: “It is an artist’s dream to have a face like that to paint”.
Sport
Why the ladder is upside down and your tipping is a mess
This story won’t help your tipping. But it might explain why the Storm can’t hold a Steeden, the Tigers have started scoring tries and the NRL world has been flipped on its head.
Chammas on Monday
NRL 2023
‘We’re not releasing him’: Dragons, Sea Eagles in tug-of-war for rising star
Despite his manager indicating to the Dragons that Viliami Fifita will be released from the final two years of his deal to join the club, Manly aren’t surrendering.
Updated
ODI
Smith’s stunning catch steals limelight in crushing one-day win
Mitch Marsh and Travis Head cracked Australia to an easy victory after a Mitchell Starc masterclass helped skittle India for 117. But it was Steve Smith who provided the second ODI’s most memorable moment.
Team of the week: The NRL’s rising stars shine brightest
The Broncos are leading the way on the ladder, and it’s the same in this round’s team of the week with a very healthy four players in our squad of 17.
‘I didn’t pitch him’: Coach’s blunt message for in-demand centre
Mosese Tuipulotu is being chased by Scotland and another Australian club. His coach at the Waratahs kept the message simple.
Analysis
NRL 2023
Why NRL’s concussion edict will force some players to clean up their act
An unintended but welcome consequence of the NRL’s mandatory 11-day stand down policy will be to reduce the number of players feigning injury, Graham Annesley admits.
Two minutes of madness as Fulham lose two players, manager and lead in cup defeat to Man United
Manchester United looked to be heading out of the FA Cup after being dominated by Fulham, but a controversial VAR decision flipped the game in its head – as the visitors lost theirs.
Have Your Say
Will big Chiefs clash bring out the best in quiet Hooper?
We are used to seeing Michael Hooper being one of the Waratahs’ best players, so his slow start to the season has been unusual.
Paul Cully
Rugby columnist
