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Political leadership
How Dutton is winning the border wars against Albanese
Exclusive research shows the policy areas in which the Coalition’s messages are most effective against Labor.
Investigation
China relations
A country three hours from Australia is the next frontier of China’s ambitions
There are fresh allegations of intimidation in the Pacific as Beijing’s influence grows.
Interest rate hikes starting to bite as job ads fall
There are more signs the Reserve Bank’s aggressive interest rate hikes are starting to bite with a large fall in the number of jobs advertised.
Buses set to be re-routed through Rozelle interchange to reduce traffic jam
Bottlenecks at the base of Victoria Road and City West Link have plagued bus commuters and motorists for a week.
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Spending
Fewer people are drinking at Beau’s bar. It’s a trend being experienced across Sydney
A study revealed one in five firms plan to reduce staffing levels during the next three months.
Opinion
AI
Is Sam Altman sugarcoating the apocalypse?
OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman has assumed the role of the upbeat face of AI’s future. But is that what the world needs right now?
Maureen Dowd
New York Times columnist
Opinion
Shipping
Why this photo is bad news for the global economy
Trouble is brewing on two of the world’s major shipping routes and the ramifications are already being felt around the globe.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Freed Palestinians were mostly young and not convicted of crimes
A majority of 240 Palestinian prisoners and detainees released by Israel in exchange for 105 hostages had not been convicted of a crime.
Why ‘Twiggy’ Forrest tried to sail a banned 75-metre ship into Dubai
When the port authority knocked back his request to sail a vessel into Dubai, Andrew Forrest opted not to try to pull any strings. He was trying to make a point.
Tiny Bondi apartment, with no carpark, sells for more than half a million dollars
The investor made a final $1000 bid to win the keys to the studio apartment which is the same size as a small hotel room.
Acclaimed ABC producer broke new ground in current affairs
Patricia Barraclough elevated the quality and intelligence of programs like This Day Tonight, Lateline and Australian Story.
Opinion
Working from home
Getting back to the office comes at a cost, but who will pay?
The cost-of-living crisis may be a factor in getting workers back to the office. But are bosses blind to the push factors?
Ben Hamer
Futurist
Opinion
Australian cricket
Mitchell Johnson is entitled to his opinion about David Warner – but he’s wrong
As a former fast bowler, Johnson should know you need to hit the mark when sending down a thunderbolt.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Australia snap NZ’s record 41-game winning streak
Australian rugby’s all-conquering women’s sevens side continues to be the code’s shining light.
Opinion
EPL
Postecoglou silences critics as undermanned Spurs deliver glorious draw
Given their predicament, there were calls for Spurs to apply the brake, park the bus, be more defensive. But, mate, that was never going to happen. Not with Ange Postecoglou in charge.
Jason Burt and Greg Wilcox
Sydney in summer: 20 things to see and do in the city and beyond
Slip on your good thongs and check out all the comedy, films, fairs, festivals and colossal bauble displays for every culture lover under the sun.
Start the year right: Best places for a holiday in January
Whether you’re after sun, snow or adventure, there’s a perfect destination for you to escape to at the start of the year.
A line-up of top talent adds to the excitement of Darlo’s new bar The Waratah
Say g’day to Liverpool Street’s new venue and its nostalgic menu serving potato scallops (with real scallop) and fairy bread ice-cream sangers.
Sydney
Discovery of human bones in Kurnell may be linked to underworld killings
Police are yet to solve the mystery disappearance of Ultimo butcher Paul Norton, whose suspected murder police believe is linked to underworld killings in the 1980s.
Masood Zakaria, alleged Alameddine crime figure, deported to Australia
After leaving Australia on a fishing boat two years ago, alleged Alameddine crime figure Masood Zakaria is back home and in the hands of police.
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Water safety
Three drownings drove modest bloke to tip nearly $1 million into film
Traumatic memories of a Good Friday drowning drive Steve Kudzius’ passion to educate Australians about rips.
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Spending
‘A pretty freaky time’: NSW businesses forecast big Christmas trade drop
A study revealed one in five firms plan to reduce staffing levels during the next three months.
Man allegedly reversed into police and choked officer
Police say they attempted to stop the 33-year-old learner driver before he allegedly reversed and then dragged an officer along the road for several metres.
Politics
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Political leadership
‘Every single teal seat’: Ley’s three-point plan for Liberals to win next election
Deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley has a plan to win back teal seats from the crossbench, saying voters have “moved on” from Scott Morrison.
Business
Homeowners in disaster-prone areas could dump cover, insurers warn
The insurance industry says almost 230,000 homes face a one-in-20 year flood risk, as it warns more people in disaster-prone areas could opt out of cover.
World
US warship attacked in Red Sea, Pentagon says
The attack in Yemen potentially marks a major escalation in a series of maritime attacks in the Middle East linked to the Israel-Hamas war.
Opinion
Have you ever, ever felt like our kids are being swept away by foreign content?
Jenny Buckland
CEO, Australian Children’s Television Foundation
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Property
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Title Deeds
Double Bay waterfront trophy home listed for $45m, sells for $10m less
It was the first time the house sold in 45 years, and well-heeled neighbours include the Lowy family and former garbo Ian Malouf.
A dozen first home buyers eye $915,000 Marrickville unit
Some had the bank of mum and dad in tow, while another first home buyer only viewed the property for the first time on Saturday morning.
Good Food
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Meal prep
14 hassle-free meat-free dinners to cook this week
Lifestyle
What did you say? How I overcame the stigma of hearing aids
Hearing loss has been linked to dementia, so why do so many people avoid wearing aids?
Culture
Richard Flanagan gets personal in an openhearted approach to history
The Tasmanian writer’s latest book is full of personal reflections and historical sketches.
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Opinion
Australian cricket
Mitchell Johnson is entitled to his opinion about David Warner – but he’s wrong
As a former fast bowler, Johnson should know you need to hit the mark when sending down a thunderbolt.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Australia snap NZ’s record 41-game winning streak
The national women’s sevens side is already eyeing a tilt at Olympics gold after sisters Maddison and Teagan Levi starred in their triumph in Dubai.
Opinion
EPL
Postecoglou silences critics as undermanned Spurs dare to deliver glorious draw
Given their predicament, there were calls for Spurs to apply the brake, shut up shop, park the bus, be more defensive. But, mate, that was never going to happen. Not with Ange Postecoglou in charge.
Jason Burt and Greg Wilcox
Internationals love Sydney, but Australian Open is set to head south. Here’s why
Sydney has drawn rave reviews for the condition of its courses for the national championship - but it faces a fight to retain the event beyond this year.
‘Embarrassing post’: Tigers star given ‘please explain’ over Instagram comment
Wests Tigers have stopped short of launching a formal investigation into Adam Doueihi’s post, but called the injured playmaker on Sunday for an explanation.
Niemann wins Australian Open after Scott surge ends with one wayward swing
Australia’s favourite golfing son spent more than three hours conjuring up the most unlikely drought-breaking win. Then it all came undone in three seconds.
India cap series triumph over Australia with six-run victory in final T20 clash
India’s Shreyas Iyer scored a half-century and fast bowlers Mukesh Kumar and Arshdeep Singh took a combined five wickets as the home side beat Australia by six runs.
Have Your Say
‘Not to be taken lightly’: Why selectors chose to stick with David Warner
David Warner’s capacity to put pressure on bowlers is why he’s still in the Test team ahead of rivals such as Cameron Bancroft, Marcus Harris and Matt Renshaw, according to selection chair George Bailey.
