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Blue groper spearfishing sparks investigation in Sydney’s south
The blue groper, the official state fish since 1998 and endemic to Australia, is protected by law from spearfishing.
Analysis
Royalty
A shocking certainty, Princess Mary’s elevation to queen nears completion
The abdication announcement by Denmark’s Queen Margrethe caught even veteran observers of Europe’s oldest ruling monarchy unawares.
Opinion
Political leadership
Future, tense: My rough guide to 2024’s unknowable politics
Only fools would rush in to predict the year ahead, but here’s my best shot at matters most ponderable.
Sean Kelly
Columnist
Household relief predicted but shocks loom: What to expect in 2024
The coming year should deliver Australians their first real wage rise since 2021 and a drop in interest rates. But economic shocks could be on their way.
Updated
Road cycling
Cyclist Rohan Dennis charged over Olympian wife Melissa Hoskins’ death
The two-time Olympian and former world champion died after she was struck by a car in Adelaide.
Don’t desex the language: Doctors warn of danger over gender-inclusive terms
Medical language is being “desexed” to accommodate transgender and gender diverse people – but doctors say it can confuse health data and lead to serious clinical errors.
A crash-landing, cougars and a roast chook bag: A Sydney astronomer’s daring mission
A cutting-edge telescope carrying critical data about dark matter crash-landed in the Patagonian mountains. A Sydney scientist saved the NASA mission.
US Navy sinks three small Houthi boats attacking Maersk container ship in Red Sea
The attack on the ship prompted Maersk to pause all sailing through the Red Sea for 48 hours, the company said on Sunday.
Many months of war predicted as Netanyahu defies US talk of Palestinian rule
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the war in Gaza is far from over as he attempts to destroy Hamas.
Xi says China will ‘surely be reunified’ with self-ruled Taiwan in New Year’s address
China has described Taiwan’s January 13 presidential and parliamentary elections as a choice between war and peace.
Warner announces second retirement in build-up to farewell Test
The veteran opener has retired from the one-day format after the “massive achievement” of winning the ODI World Cup in November.
From ballboy in an SCG riot to one of Australia’s most beloved broadcasters
Jim Maxwell has seen plenty of action at the SCG in 50 years with the ABC commentary team.
‘Just wishing each other a happy new year’: Ange in heated sideline spat during Spurs win
Two more players have been added to Tottenham’s injury list after a 3-1 victory over Bournemouth kept them hot on the heels.
Lower prices, prime destinations: The best places to visit next month
After the festival high season, February beckons with fewer people, lower prices and plenty of prime-time destinations.
Recipe collection
Barbecue
First day of 2024 forecast: Sunny with the chance of BBQ (and 10 beaut new recipes to kick off with)
Celebrate the start of a new year (and a holiday) with these great new grill recipes.
Dry January too daunting? A ‘damp’ one is still worthwhile
If going cold turkey for a month isn’t for you, the new year is still a good opportunity for anyone to re-evaluate their relationship with alcohol.
Sydney
Updated
New Year
City sparkles for New Year’s Eve fireworks bonanza
As the clocks hit midnight, Sydney welcomed in a new year the same way it always does – with the world’s best fireworks.
Nellie Small: The queer black icon Sydney didn’t know it had
A long forgotten star of the Sydney stage, Nellie Small, will be honoured in a tribute show at the 2024 Sydney Festival.
Attack the work of sophisticated criminals, say investigators
Patients say they’re worried about the security of their health information and are frustrated over a lack of communication.
Updated
Tragedy
Family pay tribute to ‘loving, devoted father’ after crash
Two people died and 15 were injured in the horror crash attended by more than 80 emergency personnel.
Revealed: NSW’s most complained about councils
The NSW Ombudsman received the most complaints about Central Coast Council, but Lane Cove had the highest rate of grievances.
SUMMER IN SYDNEY
The inner-city sanctuary that made me a Sydney convert
Between the wine bars and fancy restaurants, Surry Hills still holds relics from a time before chilled reds and roasted artichokes, if you know where to look.
The suburb where we all scream for ice-cream
There’s a challenge for anyone around Leichhardt in summer – get the local lead-footed ice-cream van to stop.
Politics
Australians will finally see how men and women are paid in the workplace
The country will take a huge step forward for women’s equality when it begins publishing the gender pay gap for large businesses next month.
Business
Opinion
Global economy
How were so many economists so wrong about the recession?
Economists have yet to figure out why things went so well, but it is already clear that a reckoning is due.
Tyler Cowen
World
Analysis
World politics
What to expect around the world in 2024
Amid hope for less war and a better year, our correspondents take a look at the major issues they will be watching in their patch.
Opinion
Around the world in 40 elections: Welcome to the year of the voter
George Brandis
Former high commissioner to the UK and federal attorney-general
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Property
Cash to spare? Five dream beach homes that you could own
These are five of Australia’s most breathtaking beach houses – but they might be out of reach unless you have very deep pockets.
The luxurious holiday home rentals that cost up to $150,000 a night
Rich summer visitors to Sydney are paying up to stay in the lap of absolute luxury, but there is better value around.
Good Food
Lifestyle
The healthy habits these experts are taking into 2024
Each year we ask three high-profile Australians to share a habit they want to cultivate in the coming year and how they plan to do it.
Culture
Eight books: A romantic thriller and a Zen way to face climate change
Our reviewers cast their eyes over recent fiction and non-fiction publications.
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Sport
Warner announces second retirement in build-up to farewell Test
The veteran opener has retired from the one-day format after the “massive achievement” of winning the ODI World Cup in November.
From ballboy in an SCG riot to one of Australia’s most beloved broadcasters
Jim Maxwell has seen plenty of action at the SCG in 50 years with the ABC. But before that, the cricket caller was in the middle of one of the ground’s most infamous days.
The story behind Fraser-McGurk’s bond with Maxwell … and that monkey incident
Young star Jake Fraser-McGurk opens up on his relationship with Glenn Maxwell, his baggy green aspirations, and his misadventure with a monkey.
‘Just wishing each other a happy new year’: Ange in heated sideline spat during Spurs win
Two more players have been added to Tottenham’s injury list after a 3-1 victory over Bournemouth kept them hot on the heels of fourth-placed Arsenal, who blew a chance to go top.
The greatest hits: Love or loathe him, you simply always had to watch David Warner
An entertainer right to the end, the retiring opener’s Test career has delivered some of the most exhilarating, emotional and memorable moments in Australian cricket.
Leylah’s got them on their knees heading into Australian Open
Canadian Leylah Fernandez is in the best form of her career at the 2024 United Cup in Sydney, just two weeks out from the Australian Open.
Exclusive
Australian cricket
‘Respected’ Warner to play retirement Test on a revitalised SCG pitch
David Warner will receive a newly laid SCG pitch and a rousing cheer from the curators for his retirement Test at the SCG this week.
Have Your Say
Teams of 2023: Why the GOAT missed our team of the year
The importance of skipper Pat Cummins and Usman Khawaja to Australia’s men’s Test side has been reflected by the pair being the only players to retain their places in our team of the year.
