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Courts
Teen driver who killed five passengers in horror crash pleads guilty
The 19-year-old arrived at court surrounded by family, who were holding umbrellas to shield his face, before pleading guilty to aggravated dangerous driving causing death.
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World elections
Ecuador presidential candidate assassinated at campaign event
Videos on social media purportedly from the campaign event showed people taking cover and screaming as gunfire sounded.
Yacht fire causes $1m worth of damage at northern beaches marina
A massive effort from land and water to put out fires across three boats that could have destroyed many more adjoining vessels at Church Point.
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Development
Revealed: the Sydney suburbs targeted to boost housing
Government documents show 11 suburbs have been prioritised for state-led rezoning and could be ready for large-scale development by the middle of next year.
Inner Sydney suburb slated as likely site for extra Metro West station
Three sources close to Sydney’s transport projects say the area in the inner south is now under serious consideration for a station on the Metro West line.
Gavin bought a home near Metro West. He thought it was a done deal
Home owners who bought near Sydney’s proposed Metro West line were hoping for better transport links and a boost to their local neighbourhoods. Now that’s in doubt.
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Rugby World Cup
Hooper left out of World Cup squad in major selection shock
Named as one of two skippers for the Wallabies just six weeks ago, Michael Hooper will not be playing at the Rugby World Cup next month.
Body of NSW woman hidden behind concrete wall for years
Homicide detectives identified the woman as Tanya Lee Glover, who was not reported missing.
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LGBTQ
Sandilands’ monkeypox comments breached decency rules, says ACMA
Comments Sandilands made during a segment about the outbreak of monkeypox were offensive to gay men and not in line with the Commercial Radio Code of Practice, the media authority has found.
‘When my marriage ended, she rang me from a callbox in a piazza in Italy’
Besties Lisa Millar and Leigh Sales have hardly ever lived in the same city, but their 28-year friendship was cemented by their joint stint as ABC correspondents in Washington.
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Budget
Get ready to crumble: 12 tasty new ways to cook with mince
Fresh and light, spicy or saucy, these budget-friendly recipes are anything but bland.
Opinion
Wall Street
The fake meat fad has been exposed as a waste of money
Beyond Meat was supposed to be the poster child for the vegan movement but instead it risks becoming a symbol of the worst excesses of the cheap money era of the last decade.
Ben Marlow
Sweden’s bold plan to build a new ‘city’ out of wood
The southern suburbs of Stockholm are about to become a beacon of wooden architecture on a global scale.
Updated
Extreme weather
Six dead as fires fanned by hurricane winds spark Hawaii emergency
Beloved tourist destinations on the tropical islands were turned into flaming infernos and some Maui residents jumped into the ocean to escape the flames.
Man suspected of threatening Joe Biden shot and killed
Special agents were trying to serve a warrant on the home of Craig Deleeuw Robertson in Provo, south of Salt Lake City.
Denise Scott received devastating diagnosis while filming Mother and Son
The comedian worked 12-hour days on set of the upcoming Mother and Son reboot while undergoing treatment for a “particularly aggressive” form of cancer.
Some of Amazon’s top-selling guidebooks are being created by scammers
They are among Amazon’s top sellers and have hundreds of five-star reviews. The only problem? They’re being created by AI.
Soccer’s favourite headband not designed to keep hair in place
Favoured by players like Ellie Carpenter, the stretchy headbands are actually meant to be wrapped around ankles.
WOMEN’S WORLD CUP
The France defender tasked with stopping Foord ... oh, and Kerr
Right-back Eve Perisset will have to both mark Caitlin Foord and provide intel on Chelsea teammate Sam Kerr in Saturday’s quarter-final meeting with Australia.
‘I don’t take it personally’: 193 minutes that matter for sidelined Matilda
It is one thing to have never been handed a World Cup start. It is another entirely to have been given two and then dropped to the bench.
Sydney
Golf course body had likely been in pond for days
Police are trying to identify a badly decomposed body that was discovered at a prestigious Sydney golf course.
Hadley’s million-dollar fight with wanted Sydney developer Jean Nassif
Radio 2GB is seeking a court order forcing Jean Nassif or related companies to pay security for its legal costs before he can continue his defamation case.
‘Doesn’t pass the pub test’: Japanese brewing giant under fire over drink
North Sydney MP Kylea Tink says an alcoholic version of the soft drink should not have been approved for sale.
‘Issues with licence’: Hunter bus driver a no-show in court
The driver of the bus that crashed in the Hunter Valley was excused from appearing in court due to “issues with his licence ... [and] getting here”.
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Planning
Minns government weighs up Landcom shake-up to build more homes
The NSW government is considering changes to the state-owned corporation to focus on developing homes itself, instead of selling off land to developers.
SEE AND DO
The best new TV shows to stream in August
Our guide to the best of what’s on the streamers and free-to-air television in August.
★★★★★
Heartwarming Netflix teen drama is back for another warm hug
Season two of the brilliantly realised adaptation of Alice Oseman’s graphic novel has plenty of new teen issues left to explore.
Politics
The four fixes Albanese wants for the housing crisis
The prime minister is confident of a national deal on housing that will add new homes around major road and rail routes.
Business
Updated
Earnings season
AGL sinks to $1.3 billion loss after volatile year for power grid
The power giant has swung to a heavy loss after a chaotic 12 months for the east-coast energy market.
World
Twitter fined after delay in handing over Trump’s data in January 6 probe
Trump said the Justice Department “secretly attacked my Twitter account, making it a point not to let me know about this major ‘hit’ on my civil rights”.
Opinion
Old churches could be the answer to our prayers for new housing
Rob Stokes
Former NSW minister for planning
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Property
Bank of Mum and Dad, your kids face a $100,000 gap
Just as hopeful buyers adjust to the prospect of sky-high mortgage repayments and the rising cost of living, there’s another rethink coming.
The seven best luxury homes on the market right now
Fancy your own cocktail room or indoor heated pool? We’ve looked far and wide to bring you our favourite luxury listings.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Opinion
Sunday Life
Gossiping is an activity we can all enjoy for free – and it’s good for us
Socialising lowers blood pressure, while bonding with others boosts the release of endorphins.
Kathy Lette
Writer
Opinion
Culture wars
Don’t mention the (culture) war. Even I’m shutting up
Antoinette Lattouf
Broadcaster, columnist and author
Culture
Robbie Robertson, songwriter who helped remake Americana, dies at 80
Robertson, who left his Toronto home at age 16 to pursue his rock’n’roll dreams, died on Wednesday in LA.
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Rugby World Cup
Hooper, Ikitau left out of Wallabies squad in major World Cup shocks
Named as one of two Wallabies skippers six weeks ago, Michael Hooper has missed selection for the World Cup due to injury. Star centre Len Ikitau is also out.
Opinion
NRL 2023
We know Schuster has brilliance, but Manly need so much more than that
The Sea Eagles five-eighth produced another highlight reel play last week – but his team need a marked improvement if they’re to squeeze into the finals.
Andrew Johns
League columnist
The France defender tasked with stopping Caitlin Foord ... oh, and Sam Kerr
Right-back Eve Perisset will have to both mark Caitlin Foord and provide intel on Chelsea teammate Sam Kerr in Saturday’s quarter-final meeting with Australia.
Two-Test Waratahs rookie bolts into Wallabies squad for Rugby World Cup
NSW utility Ben Donaldson has been given the nod by coach Eddie Jones ahead of the Wallabies’ World Cup squad naming on Thursday.
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Surfing
Ewing suffers broken back in Teahupo’o wipeout, putting world title bid on the rocks
Ethan Ewing’s world title tilt is in serious doubt following news the No.2-ranked surfer fractured two vertebrae in his back after wiping out at Teahupo’o.
‘Sport can be brutal’, but when it’s Vine’s time this Matildas flyer will be ready
It is one thing to have never been handed a World Cup start. It is another entirely to have been given two and then dropped to the bench.
Roosters’ poor season set to cost Tedesco Test jumper, says Gould
Phil Gould believes Mal Meninga should overlook James Tedesco for the end-of-year Tests, and suggested the Rabbitohs move Latrell Mitchell into the centres.
Have Your Say
Cattledog! Bradbury and Diamonds: Lessons for the Matildas against France
The Matildas are proving to be the perfect national team - but there are a few tricks they can learn from other Australian sports.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
