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National security
O’Neil fires at Dutton’s ‘tough guy’ legacy in Home Affairs
The home affairs minister says the opposition leader seems “visibly bothered” by her in private meetings and is “clearly uncomfortable” dealing with her.
Opinion
Immigration
This young minister has arrived, but other arrivals will be her burden
Clare O’Neil, the youngest member of cabinet, finds herself in the hot seat of home affairs. Her challenge will be to restore control and also integrity to the immigration system.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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Cash
Cash to stay: Treasurer vows to keep the notes flowing
The number of notes in the economy is falling as Australians pay for their goods electronically. But Chalmers says cash will continue to play a role.
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Governance
Inside the ‘fraud and bribery’ that sank $1bn company
It was supposed to help clean up the world’s waterways. Instead, the one-time market darling fell apart amid allegations of bribery and mismanagement.
Analysis
Defamation
Key questions about cover-up claims in Lehrmann case
The high-profile suit has swung the blowtorch onto Ten and its star presenter, Lisa Wilkinson.
‘The best of a bad choice’: Megablaze artificially enlarged by the RFS
As a fire bore down on the Blue Mountains in 2019, the RFS devised a bold strategy to keep it from populated areas. But new data shows it was far from perfect.
From mansions to a local landmark: Sydney’s top 20 house sales of 2023
Sydney’s trophy home owners have had one of their best performing years ever, clocking up more than 50 sales of $20 million or more.
Where to find Sydney’s best Christmas lights
Sydneysiders are celebrating the most wonderful time of the year with thousands of lights and inflatable Santas. Use our map to find the closest Christmas displays to you.
Zoe Foster Blake buys back ownership of Go-To Skincare for $21.8 million
Blake said she was excited to “gallop” into the skincare brand’s tenth year of operations.
Updated
Courts
Harry was a victim of phone-hacking by Mirror newspapers, court rules
But former Daily Mirror editor Piers Morgan says Harry “wouldn’t know truth if it slapped him in his California-tanned face”.
Parental death, the joy of a blow-dry and other lessons from 2023
“The one thing I realised with a thud …” Good Weekend writers and editors reflect on the year.
Opinion
Gender equality
Men hunt, women gather, right? No, let’s spear this myth
Everything from toxic modern masculinity to the gender pay gap may stem from a chauvinistic interpretation of historical data.
Julia Baird
Journalist, broadcaster, historian and author
The brutal training regime needed to take on 10-metre Hawaiian monsters
Felicity Palmateer will make history as one of the first Australian women to partake in “the Super Bowl of surfing”. Her intense training comes with a very specific warning - do not try this at home.
Updated
Australian cricket
Carey so close to more controversy as Pakistan fight back in Perth
Alex Carey became a lightning rod for abuse after his dismissal of Jonny Bairstow during this year’s Ashes series, and he almost struck again on the second day in Perth.
Opinion
The Fitz Files
Usman and Folau: Don’t dare compare this outspoken duo
The Australian Test opener is urging respect for all while the former Wallaby had far different ideas on his fellow human beings.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
‘Hot food or cold?’, and other divisive Christmas debates
There’s no end to Noel stress for those deemed the decision-maker-in-chief.
Traveller Letters: Never again, British Airways
A cancelled flight and, six weeks later, we’re still waiting for our refund with no replies to emails.
How the royal-approved white shirt became 2023’s chicest thing to wear
The Prince and Princess of Wales and their children opted for a sophisticated look for this year’s family Christmas card portrait.
Weekend reads
Australian poetry is having a moment
Plus: get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions.
Modern Guru
Does a set of Pyrex bowls classify as the worst pressie ever?
Tired of being reminded about a poor gift choice every Christmas? Our Modern Guru has a solution.
Sydney
Revealed: the schools that blitzed this year’s HSC English
North Sydney Boys High School’s success in English drove it to the top of the HSC rankings. But it wasn’t the only school to record an astronomical rise in the subject.
Brand-new trains sprayed with rocks, shattering dozens of windows
The state’s rail operator is examining CCTV footage to work out the exact cause of how the new intercity trains were hit by rocks.
Wilkinson questioned about involvement of Higgins’ partner in Project interview
The high-profile former presenter of Ten’s The Project was asked whether it was a “good idea” for Brittany Higgins’ partner David Sharaz to act as a conduit to her.
‘Considerable’ degree of violence: Officer sentenced for assaulting teen
NSW Police constable Ryan Barlow used a “violent” leg sweep to knock the 16-year-old boy to the ground when arresting him in Sydney.
The hitman who slipped, a double execution and the CCTV police hope can help catch a killer
Footage of the shooting of a father and son connected to one of Sydney’s most notorious crime families has been released in a bid to find the killer, who takes a tumble before the execution.
SEE AND DO
★★★½
The Wind in the Willows gets darker in this charming production
Stacks On Theatre offers an ingeniously no-frills take on the children’s classic.
‘If they still think I’m sexy at 83, then god bless them’: Tom Jones
Tom Jones on fame, longevity and the sheer joy of performing (but don’t mention the knickers).
Politics
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Australia accused of being missing in action on Hamas sanctions
The US and UK announced fresh sanctions against Hamas officials this week, prompting questions about why Australia had not joined.
Business
NAB boss warns on housing affordability as house prices rise
NAB chief executive Ross McEwan said he expected a rebound in economic growth by the second half of next year but that the economy would continue to slow into 2024.
World
Away from the glitter of Dubai, a village is being devoured by sand
Rising out of the desert, the futuristic metropolis of Dubai hosted a historic global agreement this week. Nearby, nature takes its toll.
Opinion
I’m a smooth-talking treasurer ... get me out of here
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
The important lesson from this week’s budget update
Ross Gittins
Economics Editor
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Property
Our favourite homes for sale in NSW right now
Looking for your next home? From a coastal triumph to a resort-style stunner, we’ve rounded up the best.
The tree-change towns where home buyers are negotiating deeper discounts
Some were in red-hot demand only a few years ago, but buyers looking now can find themselves in the box seat.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Mum’s the word: The joy and importance of holidays without kids
It’s often difficult for mothers to plan solo trips, but psychologists agree they’re well worth it.
Opinion
Christmas
I’m ready to permanently shelve this elf. Thanks Instagram
Janet Stone
Freelance writer
Culture
State memorial with a eulogy from the King? A dame wouldn’t have it any other way
Barry Humphries’ final send-off drew reflections from international celebrities, the prime minister and even King Charles III.
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Australian cricket
More Carey controversy? Close call for keeper as Marsh piles pressure on Pakistan
Alex Carey became a lightning rod for abuse after his dismissal of Jonny Bairstow during this year’s Ashes series, and he almost struck again on the second day in Perth.
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Eddie Jones
Here’s why Eddie Jones’ claims about Japan job are misleading
The former Wallabies coach denied being interviewed for the Japan head coach’s role in a Zoom call in August. We stand by our original story – and here’s why.
Opinion
The Fitz Files
Usman and Folau: Don’t dare compare this outspoken duo
The Australian Test opener is urging respect for all while the former Wallaby had far different ideas on his fellow human beings.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Marsh reluctantly admits he doesn’t want to open after Warner’s retirement
Reluctantly but truthfully, Mitchell Marsh has declared he does not wish to open the batting for Australia in Tests once David Warner retires in Sydney.
Cricket’s radio daze: When leather hitting willow was a pencil striking a desk
In the 1930s, “synthetic” cricket broadcasts brought the excitement of Ashes Tests in England into Australian homes for the first time.
The brutal training regime needed to take on 10m Hawaiian monsters
Felicity Palmateer will make history as one of the first Australian women to partake in ‘the Super Bowl of surfing’. Her intense training comes with a very specific warning - do not try this at home.
Opinion
NRL 2024
‘Grow up and get over it’: Woods lashes NRL Las Vegas critics
The veteran prop has changed his tune about rugby league’s US experiment.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Have Your Say
Khawaja may let black do the talking, but words are never just words
When he was stopped from wearing shoes with a message of solidarity for Gaza, Usman Khawaja did something better. His black armband says so much more than a slogan and gives the ICC a new problem.
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
