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NSW Votes
‘He can send me a thank you card’: Mookhey responds after Kean slams Labor’s costings
The NSW treasurer interrogated Opposition Leader Chris Minn’s promised wage lift for public servants, saying that Labor has failed to properly account for its policy.
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Promises to increase WestConnex speed limit are policymaking thought bubbles
It is baffling that both Perrottet and Minns have decided to dispense with policy and professionalism and instead appeal to commuters in tight western Sydney seats.
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Interest rates
Reserve Bank faces rate clash: Should they stay or should they go up?
Banking turmoil in Europe and America, or driving down inflation?
Breaking
Secrets of War
Former SAS soldier charged with Afghanistan war crime
A former special forces soldier is set to become the first former member of the Australian Defence Force to be charged with war crimes in Afghanistan.
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NACC
War crimes investigator tapped to lead first federal corruption watchdog
Judge Paul Brereton, who uncovered evidence of murders by Australian soldiers in Afghanistan, is said to be Dreyfus’ pick to run the National Anti-Corruption Commission.
‘A true gentleman’: PM leads tributes to South Sydney icon John Sattler
One of the foundation club’s favourite sons, who famously led the Rabbitohs to victory over Manly in the 1970 grand final with a badly broken jaw, has died.
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.
Opinion
For subscribers
Tetchy Tim Sheens is not the problem in Tiger Town
The revolution at the Wests Tigers will take time. Can those who run the club hold their nerve and shut their mouths?
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Woman had ‘significant injury’ after alleged sexual assault by Hayne: doctor
A forensic doctor has told a court a woman allegedly sexually assaulted by Jarryd Hayne sustained a rare and unusual laceration, according to photographs.
Body found in Blue Mountains following search for St Ives man
The man was canyoning with a group on Sunday before going missing in the Wollangambe River.
Opinion
Aviation
Why the promised airfare price relief looks like a mirage
Airlines and travel agents have been promising that airline capacity will continue to recover and fares will come down – what’s happened?
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
Twenty years on from the Iraq invasion, there’s an insidious and enduring legacy
For Joe Biden, the issue is personal. He has long believed rubbish burn pits caused the brain cancer that killed his son Beau.
Opinion
Workplace
Fathers are now copping the ‘motherhood penalty’
For the health of men, women, kids and the economy, ideas of Australian workplace masculinity must at least try to keep up.
Wendy Tuohy
Senior writer
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.
‘Not fair to be cruel’: Lynskey on hitting back at her Last of Us critics
Fresh from starring in two of the hottest TV shows, the classic “oh, her” actor talks beating bullies, trading places with Kate Winslet and White Lotus.
NSW election
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NSW Votes
Perrottet claws back in tight contest, but Labor tipped to return to power
Exclusive polling shows that while Labor is on track to win on Saturday, it may need the backing of crossbench MPs to form government.
Analysis
NSW Votes
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.
Sydney
Other aircraft grounded before American-crewed plane crashed during NSW bushfires, inquest told
The three Americans were killed dropping aerial fire retardant during the 2020 Black Summer fires after other planes were grounded and another pilot refused to take off.
More than 100 number plates stolen across Brighton-Le-Sands
St George Police have appealed for public assistance and released CCTV footage of a man they believe could assist with inquiries.
New Manly ferry suffers another steering failure on Sydney Harbour
The Fairlight, one of three ferries bought to replace the larger Freshwater-class vessels, has suffered nine steering failures since it entered service in 2021.
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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
Nina made three bank transfers before she realised she was being scammed
Artificial intelligence is now being used to sound like distressed family members in need of quick cash.
NRL 2023
Why Dolphins enforcer Gilbert never considered Broncos
The second-rower joined the Dolphins without talking to cross-town rivals Brisbane out of respect for his former club, the North Queensland Cowboys.
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.
Politics
Households with fixed mortgages yet to feel rate pain; that could spell bad news
Australians rushed into fixed rate mortgages during COVID. The RBA believes this means it will take longer for higher rates to affect the economy.
Business
Sydney Airport boss blames high fares, reduced capacity for stagnant recovery
Domestic passenger traffic through Sydney continues to hover at just over 80 per cent on pre-pandemic figures.
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
Opinion
How did COVID change the face of Australia? The answer matters
Nick Bryant
Journalist and author
Power of poetry not lost on the powerful, except in Australia
George Brandis
Former high commissioner to the UK and federal attorney-general
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Property
Six first home buyers fight for $1.33 million Alexandria two-bedder
Mindful they can now choose an annual land tax, most of the 20something buyers took their parents along to the auction.
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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.
Good Food
Lifestyle
How to stop spending so much money now that everything is so expensive
Taking charge of your finances is about more than cutting your daily flat white at the local cafe. It starts with making better emotional decisions.
Opinion
Diet
Walk more, eat well: As a health writer, these studies make me sad
Sarah Berry
Lifestyle Health Editor
Culture
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.
Sport
‘A true gentleman’: PM leads tributes to South Sydney icon John Sattler
One of the foundation club’s favourite sons, who famously led the Rabbitohs to victory over Manly in the 1970 grand final with a badly broken jaw, has died.
Opinion
NRL 2023
Tetchy Tim Sheens is not the problem in Tiger Town
The revolution at the Wests Tigers will take time. Can those who run the club hold their nerve and shut their mouths?
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
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.
Postecoglou’s pep talk for Socceroos whiz-kid Kuol
Garang Kuol’s meteoric rise has seemingly flatlined in the Scottish Premiership, but the 18-year-old is determined to make the most of his European challenge.
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.
‘They’ve never done a pre-season’: Bateman clears air over injury speculation
Bateman has reaffirmed coach Tim Sheens’ position that he was rested for the opening games of the season to allow him time to acclimatise after arriving in Australia.
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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.
Have Your Say
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.
