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Revealed: The 25 Sydney suburbs where the government will seize control of housing
The plans, accidently published online on Tuesday, also confirm the government will proceed with the Metro West project between the CBD and Westmead, with The Bays station one of the eight precincts selected for accelerated housing development.
‘Sighs of relief’ following rate pause: Treasurer
Jim Chalmers said the pause in rate rises would be good news for households struggling with cost of living pressures.
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Early present for borrowers as RBA holds rates
The Reserve Bank board has kept the official interest rate at 4.35 per cent at its last board meeting of the year.
Higgins denies making up claim Lehrmann attempted to kiss her before alleged rape
Watch live: The former Liberal staffer is giving evidence for Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson in Bruce Lehrmann’s high-stakes defamation case.
The text messages that fuelled Mitchell Johnson’s explosive Warner column
Mitchell Johnson has revealed text messages he received from David Warner and George Bailey fuelled his fiery column that has set cricket tongues wagging.
Andrew O’Keefe pleads guilty to drug driving in Point Piper
The 52-year-old former Seven Network host had been due to face a hearing in Sydney’s Downing Centre Local Court, but instead admitted the charge.
How your suburb’s mobile, internet connection compares to rest of Sydney
For the first time, a NSW government index allows residents to gauge the best and worst suburbs for digital connectivity across the state.
‘They want to learn’: Gustavsson defends Matildas selections
A day before Australia’s second friendly against Canada, the coach says the inexperienced players who were thrashed on the weekend relished the experience.
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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
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Hello, I’m Jewish. Hand me a keffiyeh
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has given people reasons to unleash their antisemitism. I pray he has also given Israelis the power to unleash their votes against him.
Jenna Price
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What we know about sexual violence during the October 7 attacks on Israel
Israeli authorities say they have compiled considerable evidence of sexual assault – from witnesses, emergency medical workers and crime scene photographs.
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The two big bets that have sent markets surging
Everything from shares to Bitcoin is booming as investors get increasingly confident about the future. But things don’t always go to plan.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
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Retirement living
Why many retirees could be losing income unnecessarily
Lack of familiarity of how the retirement system works is leaving many worse off, a new study has found.
The billionaire from US royalty on a quest to bring the Tasmanian tiger back
Her grandfather was once the richest man in the US. Now, Lyda Hill is making her own mark.
Matthew had never been to a birthday party. That changed this year
There is a push to shut down special schools in coming decades, but parents of children with disabilities say they want to have the choice.
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Teen faces attempted murder charges after alleged road rage incident
A boy, 14, will face court after he allegedly attempted to run over two people in a stolen car in Sydney’s inner east.
Andrew O’Keefe pleads guilty to drug driving in Point Piper
The 52-year-old former Seven Network host had been due to face a hearing in Sydney’s Downing Centre Local Court, but instead admitted the charge.
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Burnt out and bullied: health workers reach breaking point
Nearly 2000 NSW Health workers lodged compensation claims for psychological injuries over the past two years, new data reveals.
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‘Sold to the university’: Agents paid millions to recruit international students
NSW universities spent at least $147 million on agent commissions last year in a sector which is largely unregulated.
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.
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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.
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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.
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How Australia borrowed from China’s playbook in dealing with smaller nations
For many Solomon Islanders, the equation is simple. China offers them something they have not had for too long: aspiration.
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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.
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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.
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‘They want to learn’: Gustavsson defends Matildas selections in Canada
A day before Australia’s second friendly in Vancouver, the coach says the inexperienced players who were thrashed on the weekend relished the experience.
The text messages that fuelled Mitchell Johnson’s explosive Warner column
Mitchell Johnson has revealed text messages he received from David Warner and George Bailey fuelled his fiery column that has set cricket tongues wagging.
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’s leap on brand as Toyota replaces Alinta on Australian shirt
Hybrid car manufacturer Toyota has replaced energy supplier Alinta on the shirts of the Australian men’s team.
‘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.
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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.
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
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