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Australian Open
De Minaur falls short of quarters as Rublev proves too strong
Alex de Minaur has never been closer to a major breakthrough at the Australian Open – but he is still not close enough.
Labor to pledge more help on energy costs
Deals with Woodside and Esso to increase gas supply; new subsidies for household bills to be considered at key cost-of-living meeting.
Sacked ABC broadcaster Lattouf says she was ‘thrown under bus’
Antoinette Lattouf has spoken of her shock at her dismissal over her social media post about the war in Gaza, and the public fallout.
Son of a gun: Cruz Hewitt lays it on the line in debut
The similarities were uncanny and impossible to ignore as Lleyton Hewitt’s 15-year-old son Cruz made his debut in the junior tournament at the Australian Open.
Plenty of positives for Andreeva as Krejcikova prevails
There are only three of the top-10 seeds left in the women’s singles draw and the tournament’s teen sensation has been eliminated.
Novak Djokovic concedes love actually can be a distraction
The French artiste had no hope against a near-faultless machine that just kept on winning until it seemed like a perfect scoreline might become a distraction.
‘Surprise’ Sydney suburbs hit 40 degrees ahead of relief from southerly
A promised southerly buster was not expected in the city until about 10pm, but should help reduce temperatures.
Opinion
NRL 2024
The secret to Wests Tigers winning is obvious if they’re smart enough to see it
The most important report on a club in NRL history ignored the most important factor in its future.
Roy Masters
Sports Columnist
Spilling the gravy on screen adaptation of Paul Kelly classic
The film adaptation of Paul Kelly’s Christmas anthem How To Make Gravy is now in post-production – and a nation awaits its release.
Opinion
Culture wars
The problem with moral yoga is that it’s impossible to hold the pose
Getting the sack for breaching a company’s social media policy is the right call – until it’s your turn.
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
Albanese ponders political risk of adjusting tax package to ease cost of living
The prime minister has many ways to address the cost of living. However, adjusting the stage 3 tax cuts package would turn a crucial byelection into a referendum on Albanese and his integrity.
Opinion
Opinion
Who’s benefiting from stage three tax cuts? Not those who need them
We should be advocating for a tax policy that uplifts all Australians, rather than those that favour high earners.
Victoria Devine
Money columnist
Haley questions Trump’s mental fitness, says he confused her with Pelosi
On the final weekend before the New Hampshire primary, former US president Donald Trump and former UN ambassador Nikki Haley are escalating their attacks on each other.
The ‘rarest cat in the world’ is surprisingly social
A rare black leopard is reviving ancient mythology in the Kenyan wilderness.
Opinion
India
Going to India? You may need vaccinations to get a visa
My sister and I are preparing to visit India next month, but it’s proving harder than we thought.
Jo Stubbings
Writer and reviewer
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Hotel reviews
Forget Bali’s beach clubs, this ‘jungle club’ is all the rage
K-Club boldly claims to host Bali’s best “jungle club” within its lush and luxurious confines. And who are we to disagree?
If you haven’t tried this creamy tahini sauce on roast chicken, you’ve been missing out
Smothered in taratoor, this riff on a Lebanese dish should be more commonplace.
Analysis
Wellbeing
More pay, not free yoga: Workplace wellness programs have little benefit
Employers concerned about workers’ mental health would do better to focus on pay and performance reviews.
Ellen Barry
AUSTRALIAN OPEN
Analysis
By the stats, de Minaur doesn’t stack up. But here’s why he can win
Alex de Minaur doesn’t have the booming serve or groundstrokes, but he’s perfectly prepared to go where he has never stepped before.
Updated
‘Surface is quicker’: World No.1 left looking for answers after elimination
Iga Swiatek’s woes at the Australian Open have continued, with the world No.1 eliminated by a Czech teenager in the star Pole’s earliest exit in five years.
Sydney
‘A gem for people’: The Sydney suburbs where homes are selling fastest
It typically takes more than four weeks to sell a Sydney home, but some properties across in-demand regions are trading quicker.
Exclusive
Education
Stop slugging parents for school supplies, principals told
The NSW education secretary asked schools to refrain from asking families to bring in school supplies such as tissues, wet wipes and whiteboard markers.
Sydney Festival show honours the lost children of Luna Park at Coney Island
A deeply moving story about loss and childhood innocence opens Monday at Luna Park as part of the Sydney Festival 2024.
Exclusive
Development
Mulch company boss previously cautioned by environmental watchdog
The co-director of Greenlife Resource Recovery, which supplied recycling mulch used around Rozelle, previously operated a landscaping supply business without the proper licence.
Exclusive
State Parliament
Investigation into sales at apartment block where defects were found
Who knew what and when about the defective slab in the Lachlan’s Line building? And when must a prospective buyer or tenant be told if a building has a defect?
SEE & DO
‘See them up close and feel for them’: Bugs as you’ve never known them before
With high-tech microphones and special lenses, the team behind new documentary series A Real Bug’s Life aim to prove just how powerful tiny creatures can be.
The ‘internet’s boyfriends’ Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal on love, loneliness and online adoration
The Irish actors best known for Fleabag and Normal People play lovers in the heartbreaking drama All of Us Strangers.
Politics
Exclusive
Religious freedom
Pressure mounts on Coalition as Christian groups back Labor plan
Christian groups have swung their support behind Labor’s proposed bans as part of the new federal religious discrimination act, adding pressure on the Coalition to back the measure.
Business
Opinion
Hip pocket
Home truths: Hidden costs to consider when buying a house
Buying a house isn’t as simple as rocking up to an auction with your 20 per cent deposit. There are myriad additional costs and expenses to consider.
Dominic Powell
Money Editor
World
Bitter storms grip America’s south, where people aren’t used to fighting cold
Freezing temperatures are gripping large parts of states like Kentucky and Tennessee, creating hazardous conditions for millions in the region.
Opinion
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Property
‘A gem for people’: The Sydney suburbs where homes are selling fastest
It typically takes more than four weeks to sell a Sydney home, but some properties across in-demand regions are trading quicker.
The once-booming NSW tree-change towns where rents are at a discount
Rents in more than a dozen regional NSW areas have flatlined or declined after soaring during the tree-change boom.
Good Food
Lifestyle
After a marriage breakdown, even a walk to the mailbox was worth celebrating
When Dr Gina Cleo discovered her husband was having an affair, she fell apart. But tiny habits helped her rebuild her life.
Culture
Face your fears, work your bum off – how to succeed in Dance Life
Filmmaker Luke Cornish went behind the scenes to capture the trauma and joy of dancing at Sydney’s renowned Brent Street Performing Arts school.
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Analysis
Australian Open
‘Night and day a different player’: Why the future is bright for de Minaur
Alex de Minaur weathered big-hitting Andrey Rublev’s early storm to be within striking distance of the quarter-finals, but it wasn’t to be.
Updated
Australian Open
De Minaur falls short of quarter-finals as Rublev proves too strong
Alex de Minaur has never been closer to a major breakthrough at the Australian Open – but he is still not close enough.
Khawaja firming to play Gabba Test after head knock
The reliable Australian opener is expected to return to the batting crease for training at the Gabba on Tuesday as he continues a steady recovery from being hit in the head when victory was in sight at the Adelaide Test.
Power, endurance, skill and flexibility: Life as a sumo
Sumo wrestling has landed in Sydney, and there’s more to it than you might think.
Novak concedes love actually can be a distraction
The French artiste had no hope against a near-faultless machine that just kept on winning until it seemed like a perfect scoreline might become a distraction.
Opinion
NRL 2024
The secret to Wests Tigers winning is obvious if they’re smart enough to see it
The most important report on a club in NRL history ignored the most important factor in its future.
Roy Masters
Sports Columnist
Son day special: Cruz Hewitt lays it on the line in Open debut
The similarities were uncanny and impossible to ignore as Lleyton Hewitt’s 15-year-old son Cruz made his debut in the junior tournament at the Australian Open.
Have Your Say
The players to build your dreams on this season
The pre-season is the time when hope springs eternal for rugby league fans. Find out who’s putting his hand up to make a difference at your club.
