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The home owners blocking affordable housing to save their property values
A warehouse and a pet shop were seemingly the only things in the way of a 10-storey Sydney development. Then the neighbours found out.
Sex offender released after High Court ruling charged with indecent assault
A violent sex offender allegedly offended again within a month of the High Court ruling that freed him from detention.
Opinion
China relations
Chinese sub-plot is not a secret, but the implications are ‘profound’
Australia does not have the luxury of defending against a hypothetical adversary. We have to plan for a very real one.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Exclusive
Healthcare
Burnt out and bullied: health workers reach breaking point
Eight nurses and midwives have taken their lives in the past three years, the union says, while nearly 2000 NSW Health workers lodged compensation claims for psychological injuries over the past two years, new data reveals.
Israel raises travel warning for its citizens visiting Australia
Israel’s National Security Council has released a statement saying it raised the threat level for citizens visiting Australia.
Intense Israeli airstrikes hit southern Gaza Strip
Residents of Gaza say areas they had been told would be safe were now coming under fire from Israeli forces.
Why weekend golfers will be losing distance off the tee
Originally planned to affect professional golfers and the best amateurs, controversial rule changes have now been extended to all levels of the game.
‘Warner and Smith are heroes in my mind’: Khawaja defends opening partner
Australian opener Usman Khawaja has joined David Warner’s manager James Erskine in dismissing Mitchell Johnson’s rant.
Wallabies line up grand slam tour to mark 40 years since 1984 triumph
Sydney will play host to a Bledisloe Cup clash for the first time since 2020 before the Wallabies head to UK and Ireland less than a year out from the Lions tour.
Recipe collection
Christmas
Plan your Christmas feast with RecipeTin Eats’ traditional recipes
This year’s menu includes a game-changing brined turkey breast, my signature glazed ham and a classic trifle.
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Airline reviews
The budget carrier flights that can cost less than an Uber
Flights are cheap, but only the first 70 passengers get to bring their carry-on luggage on board.
Mary’s to add gritty casual vibes to North Sydney’s burgeoning food scene
Also coming to the new metro train station hub: Marrickville Pork Roll, Machi Machi and Dopa.
Exclusive
Workplace safety
‘Senator sixpack’ used official Instagram account to chat up women
Ex-Liberal senator David Van’s use of his official social media accounts to message women – using terms like “babe” and “hon” – raised alarm in Scott Morrison’s office in 2021.
Opinion
Workplace
Back to work like it’s 2018, and the pandemic never happened
COVID put people at the centre of the workplace agenda, but the pendulum has swung back, and many bosses are replacing their empathy with intolerance.
Claire Gallagher
Former MP Stuart Robert explores a new cause: Saving Aussie retail
The scandal-prone former minister is now CEO of an online shopping portal that accuses foreign competitors of ‘destroying’ Australian retail.
Opinion
Parenting
I used to dream of summer, but not now. Here’s why
Nothing occupies the Australian collective consciousness like summer. More of a feeling than a precise moment, it’s become less romantic in recent times.
Wendy Syfret
Freelance writer
Exclusive
Royal family
Royal tour: Charles and Camilla plan spring visit to Australia
King Charles and Queen Camilla are expected to visit Australia in late 2024 for their first royal tour in six years and his first as monarch.
Sydney
Buses set to be re-routed to reduce Rozelle traffic jam
Bottlenecks at the base of Victoria Road and City West Link have plagued bus commuters and motorists for a week.
Bluey, Bingo and AI: Plans for Sydney’s New Year’s Eve plans revealed
The five-and-a-half hour program will champion Indigenous culture and storytelling – and feature an appearance from animated stars Bluey and Bingo.
Councillor pushes for mayor to walk away after ICAC finding
Angelo Tsirekas accepted perks, including overseas flights and luxury hotel stays, to the tune of $18,800 from property developers, the watchdog found.
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.
Politics
Exclusive
Disability
More voters back plan to rein in NDIS costs
The support comes as premiers warn against changes that require state school and health systems to offer greater help to those in need.
Business
Historic foreign bribery crackdown faces further Senate delay
New laws tackling Australian businesses not doing enough to prevent foreign bribery are set to be discussed in parliament this week, but there are concerns they could run into a legislative log-jam.
World
‘I thought the world was coming to an end’: Hikers caught up in volcano eruption
A rescue mission is under way to find 12 climbers, after 11 others were found dead near the erupting crater of Indonesia’s Mount Marapi.
Opinion
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Property
Tiny Bondi apartment, with no car park, 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.
Exclusive
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.
Good Food
Lifestyle
A gardener’s guide to decorating for the festive season
Gardeners and garden designers are decorating a little differently this year.
Culture
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Review
The ‘sacred flame’ of Swan Lake burns more brightly
The Australian Ballet’s classic production is a triumph.
Traveller
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Sport
Wallabies line up grand slam tour to mark 40 years since 1984 triumph
Sydney will play host to a Bledisloe Cup clash for the first time since 2020 before the Wallabies head to UK and Ireland less than a year out from the Lions tour.
‘Warner and Smith are heroes in my mind’: Khawaja defends opening partner
Australian opener Usman Khawaja has joined David Warner’s manager James Erskine in dismissing Mitchell Johnson’s rant against the veteran batsman.
‘We’re optimistic’: Panthers prepared to up Luai offer to ward off Tigers
Jarome Luai will report for pre-season training on Friday, and Penrith chief Matt Cameron is keen to resume talks aimed at convincing the five-eighth to stay put.
New balls: Why weekend golfers will be losing distance off the tee
Originally planned to affect professional golfers and the best amateurs, controversial rule changes have now been extended to all levels of the game.
Analysis
Matildas
Baffling tactics and measured words: Is Gustavsson doing an Eddie?
Uncertainty around the coach’s future, combined with the chaos of Saturday, could end a historically prosperous year for the Matildas on a disconcerting note.
Why Australia’s original LIV rebel is sweating over his future
Matt Jones was Greg Norman’s first Australian scalp for the Saudi-funded league. But his fate on the tour next year is in the hands of Cameron Smith.
‘I was shocked’: Soul legend stunned by Jordan Mailata’s singing skills
The Philadelphia Eagles player admitted getting stagefright when he did a duet with the Godmother of Soul.
Have Your Say
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
