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The people poisoning themselves with common vitamins
Gillian Clarke lost the feeling in her feet, but it took a decade to realise the two tablets she took every day might be responsible.
Labor promises more EV choice, $1000 in savings
Labor has announced its long-awaited fuel efficiency standard to reduce greenhouse pollution from cars. The Coalition claims it could “drive utes off the road”.
Seventeen people sued their pigeon racing club. Most hadn’t paid fees since last century
A Supreme Court judge has been left mystified by the case brought against Rooty Hill Pigeon Racing Club.
One in 10 teaching students can’t pass this test. Now they’re getting unlimited attempts
A test designed to make sure teachers were among the top 30 per cent of the population is being overhauled to lift teacher supply.
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Tragedy
Man’s body pulled from water at Sydney swimming spot
Emergency services were called to Kentlyn in the city’s south-west after the man went missing while swimming in the Georges River.
Analysis
EPL
Ange doesn’t leave jobs half-finished. Not even Liverpool could change that
He’s a Liverpool tragic at heart and the gig at Anfield is probably his dream job, but the timing is all wrong.
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Australian cricket
Green takes stunner as Abbott drives Aussies to series win
A match-changing innings and heroics in the field from Sean Abbott have lifted Australia to a one-day series victory over the West Indies.
West Ham stun Arsenal as Gorry, Arnold win battle of Aussies
Katrina Gorry and Mackenzie Arnold were pivotal for West Ham as the relegation-threatened side stunned a star-studded Arsenal in the Women’s Super League.
Historic plane may fly south as doors shut on Powerhouse
Talks are under way to display the historic flying Catalina in an Albion Park museum as Powerhouse Museum shut on Sunday until 2027.
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Mental health
Sick of work already? Micro-stresses (or your childhood) could be invisible causes
As holidays fade and the working year springs into focus, some of us might feel dread. How can work stress creep up? And what are the signs of burnout?
Counter-terrorism police ‘fed IS fixation’ of autistic boy with IQ of 71
Officers fell “profoundly short” of the minimum standards after an undercover agent posing as an extremist engaged with a 13-year-old online, a magistrate has found.
Analysis
US Votes 2024
‘The contest no one wanted’: The problem for Biden and the Democrats
The US president appears set for a potential rematch with Trump in November, but there are troubling signs ahead.
Finally, a new Apple device really worth talking about
Apple’s new Vision Pro headset could be the game changer the company needs. Writing it off as some newfangled technology no one will use is like writing off the iPhone.
‘She was like a rock that stood firm in the storm’: PM pays tribute to Lowitja O’Donoghue
The former nurse and government administrator died peacefully on Sunday on Kaurna land in Adelaide. She was 91.
How this chef sticks to a remarkably healthy diet
Chef Vanessa Horton’s afternoons often involve tasting ice-cream and brownies. Will she get top marks from a dietitian?
The world’s most bizarre drinking culture
Cider rules in this European country and there are certain ways you’re allowed to drink it.
‘I didn’t want to make a cheesy rom-com’: The star behind Amazon’s first Australian film
Shuang Hu writes and stars in Five Blind Dates, which draws heavily on her Sydney life, with a dash of ’90s rom-coms and Asian romantic dramas.
Sydney
‘Won’t be traffic nirvana’: Rozelle Interchange woes to continue for months
The minister has issued a blunt warning about the problems plaguing the city’s troubled road network.
Private school principals push back against changes to donation tax rules
Parents and alumni donated more than $1.1 billion towards private school building projects in 2022.
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Arts
Art Gallery of NSW flags job cuts to fix budget black hole
A year after opening its new home for contemporary art, the Art Gallery of NSW needs to find $4.2 million in savings.
‘You can’t get a meal past 10pm, but you can get illegal vapes any time’
Vape stores continue to operate across Sydney despite the state and federal government’s crackdown on the importation and sale of vaping products.
Home firebombed, man severely injured and two men on the run
A man in his late 60s is fighting for his life after suffering serious burns in a house fire allegedly set by two men who remain on the run.
Politics
Analysis
Income tax
Albanese has one advantage that Dutton doesn’t
Anthony Albanese is on a mission to pressure Peter Dutton into a quick decision on the revised stage 3 tax cuts and shift the attention off his broken promise.
Business
China’s top spy agency issues warning over new threat - its own people
In a series of posts on its official WeChat account, the Ministry of State Security implored citizens to grasp Xi Jinping’s economic vision.
Opinion
Ask an expert
I’m too old to get a home loan, what should I do with my savings?
Paul Benson
Money contributor
World
Charles’ and Kate’s hospital stays boost popularity, but William ranks No.1
The King and Catherine, Princess of Wales both enjoyed a bounce in the royal family popularity stakes after being admitted to hospital for their respective health scares.
Opinion
How Iran and the US could end up in a war neither of them really want
Amin Saikal
Professor of Middle Eastern, Central Asian and Islamic Studies
Calling those you disagree with a Nazi only helps the real sausage-brains in black
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
Women are lurching to the left. Why aren’t men following them?
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
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Property
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Title Deeds
‘I wouldn’t live anywhere else’: Bob Carr buys $8.8m penthouse at Coogee Beach
The state’s longest-serving premier decided to buy a new home under extraordinary conditions, while setting a Coogee apartment record.
First home buyers outbid investors for $1.86 million fixer-upper
The couple was among 24 buyers who registered to bid the three-bedroom house, which was on the market for the first time in more than 65 years.
Good Food
Lifestyle
How this designer transformed a city apartment into an impressive home
Gilt-framed portraiture and curated collections enhance the living experience in Ross Longmuir’s inner-city art deco flat.
Opinion
Investing
The ultimate guide to investing for your kids’ futures
Victoria Devine
Money columnist
Culture
‘Don’t waste time worrying about trivial crap’: Rebecca Gibney on a life worth living
Once described as the “mother of the nation”, the veteran actor speaks frankly on mental health, menopause and her latest role as a calculating church leader.
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Australian cricket
Green takes a stunner as Abbott drives undermanned Australia to series victory
A match-changing innings and heroics in the field from Sean Abbott have lifted Australia to a one-day series victory over the West Indies in Sydney.
Analysis
EPL
Ange Postecoglou doesn’t leave jobs half-finished. Not even Liverpool could change that
He’s a Liverpool tragic at heart and the gig at Anfield is probably his dream job. But the timing is all wrong.
West Ham stun Arsenal as Gorry, Arnold win battle of Aussies
Katrina Gorry and Mackenzie Arnold were pivotal for West Ham as the relegation-threatened side stunned a star-studded Arsenal in the Women’s Super League.
England fumes about another controversial dismissal. This time they might have a point
An English batter was given out for handling the ball in bizarre scenes at the Under 19 World Cup.
‘He won’t be forgotten’: Manly hope for answers and closure in Keith Titmuss inquest
It’s been more than three years since the promising Manly rugby league player collapsed and died after a pre-season training session. His club hope Titmuss’ family might finally find answers.
‘He shines a better light on things’: How Wighton’s arrival at Souths has already changed Latrell
They have been inseparable this summer, now Latrell Mitchell has opened up about why South Sydney recruit Jack Wighton will be so good for him and the team this season.
‘I wanted to make her proud’: How mum’s cancer battle is still driving Ryan Papenhuyzen
The Storm star has been through his fair share of heartbreak as injuries have cruelled his career, but it was his mother’s cancer diagnosis that changed his life and his mindset.
Have Your Say
Was Australia’s loss to Windies that much of an upset? It’s been coming for a while
Pat Cummins’ Test team has been far from perfect, but they won so many of the watershed moments that victories followed. Big questions remain, however.
Geoff Lawson
Cricket columnist
