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The Confession podcast
Murder was just the beginning in this astonishing new podcast.
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Crime
Police probe martial arts studio links to deaths of husband, wife and child
Homicide detectives are investigating whether the deaths in Sydney’s north-west are linked to a martial arts master currently being treated in Westmead Hospital.
Forgotten budget paper that shows Dutton is wrong on border force budget
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has accused Labor of cutting funding for border protection, linking this to the mainland arrival of 39 asylum seekers last week.
NSW wants to flip public land into new housing, but minister silent on timing
Premier Chris Minns announced a land audit in May, to be completed within months, as part of the government’s focus on housing supply.
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Education
‘Cease and desist’: The top Sydney school taking on private coaching colleges
The principal of James Ruse Agricultural High School, with the support of North Sydney Boys and Girls, has written to 500 principals and asked the Department of Education to intervene.
How COVID school shutdowns led to the ‘most dysregulated students ever seen’
In part two of this series, experts discuss reports of students struggling and teachers being physically attacked in the aftermath of school closures during the pandemic.
Analysis
Science
Do the latest vaccines better protect us from COVID-19?
For the first time, Australian researchers have sought to put a number on how much better newer vaccines shield us from severe disease.
Analysis
Defence
The big China gamble that could sink Marles’ navy overhaul
The navy’s $11 billion reboot is fine on paper - as long as we don’t need to go to war any time in the next decade.
Leaked Albanese staff message floats possible early election
The leaking of a text message will trigger discussion about a possible election this year – and also about how the leak from the PM’s office came about.
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Defence
Fears largest naval fleet since World War II not ready for war this decade
The navy will expand its fleet of warships from 11 to 26 vessels under a radical $11 billion overhaul designed to prepare for possible conflict in the Indo-Pacific.
Snakes or butterflies? How to dress for your favourite Taylor Swift era
It’s not too late to pull together the perfect Eras Tour outfit.
The Star’s shares dive after shock inquiry news
The casino operator has indefinitely delayed the release of its half-yearly results after it was blindsided by the NSW regulator’s decision to launch a second probe into its operations.
Forty-four years on, this Sydney icon is getting recognised
The gates, which stand at the northern and southern ends of the Dixon Street precinct, were built in 1980.
Teething issue: Smart mouthguards the new weapon in concussion battle, but there’s a catch
High-tech mouthguards that cost up to $500, and detect dangerous levels of force to the head during tackles, are compulsory for Super Rugby players this year.
Child’s fare to Las Vegas? Meet the NRL’s shortest player
The South Sydney rookie who is officially the shortest player in the NRL and being backed to make his top-flight debut this year.
The one factor that could give Smith upper hand in return bout with Wagner
Nathan Lyon believes Steve Smith’s clash with fast-bowling nemesis Neil Wagner could prove the highlight of the Australia’s Test series against New Zealand.
This face was made by AI. Or was it? We bet you won’t be able to tell the difference
Ever since the public release of tools such as Dall-E and Midjourney, distinguishing between a real versus an AI-generated face has proved difficult. And it’s getting harder.
Opinion
Inheritance
Conversations about the bank of mum and dad are tearing families apart
People are increasingly presenting to therapists with a range of wounds stemming from difficult talks about help with house deposits. At their heart, these issues are about inequality, power and conflict.
Peter Quarry
Psychologist
Sydney
The plan to stop commuters falling between platform gaps on Sydney’s rail network
About 450 people fell through gaps between station platforms and trains last year, many of them kids and elderly passengers.
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Weather
Flash flooding as heavy rain drenches Sydney for second day
Sydneysiders were again drenched by heavy rain, but the worst of the thunderstorms has passed.
Jarryd Hayne supporter awarded almost $40,000 after defamation fight with Seven
A Federal Court judge found a friend of Jarryd Hayne spat towards the former NRL player’s rape victim, but did not stare her down outside court.
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Crime
The huge spike in schoolgirls charged with assault
The number of girls charged with non-domestic assaults in NSW has almost doubled in the past decade, while charges for domestic assaults have quadrupled in 20 years.
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Property development
Councillors now have to disclose meetings with developers
Premier Chris Minns’ push for greater housing density has led to the City of Sydney bringing its integrity measures regarding lobbyists and property developers in line with state and federal governments.
Politics
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Defence
More firepower, new drone boats: Australia’s $11b navy upgrade revealed
The navy will expand its fleet of warships from 11 to 26 vessels under a radical $11 billion overhaul designed to prepare for possible conflict in the Indo-Pacific.
Business
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Executive shake-up
Virgin CEO Jayne Hrdlicka quits after ‘four years of heavy lifting’
Virgin CEO Jayne Hrdlicka has announced she will leave the airline before Bain Capital relaunches it on the ASX.
World
At The Hague, Palestinians tell of ‘colonialism and apartheid’
The court was first asked to consider Israel’s activities in Palestinian territories more than 20 years ago. It’s now been asked to declare occupation illegal.
Opinion
The numbers don’t lie: how BHP has changed its ways
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
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Property
‘Ongoing love affair’: The type of property that buyers blow their budgets for
A house with a backyard or an apartment within walking distance to everything? Buyers are defying expectations.
Bondi beach house with no parking fetches $8.5 million in hot auction
Five developers competed and the winner plans to build a luxury family home.
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Lifestyle
The syndrome that is preventing many female athletes from performing at their best
As many as 80 per cent of female athletes – professional and recreational – are risking their health and performance.
Culture
She was the 19th century Taylor Swift, he was the one who made her a superstar
Alphonse Mucha was the artist behind iconic images of French actor Sarah Bernhardt as well as swinging 1960s London. Now his pioneering work is the subject of a new exhibition.
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Sport
Child’s fare to Las Vegas? Meet the NRL’s shortest player
The South Sydney rookie who is officially the shortest player in the NRL and being backed to make his top-flight debut this year.
Teething issue: Smart mouthguards the new weapon in concussion battle, but there’s a catch
High-tech mouthguards that cost up to $500, and detect dangerous levels of force to the head during tackles, are compulsory for Super Rugby players this year.
‘It’s madness’: Panthers blown away by Manchester City
Penrith has long been considered the benchmark for NRL facilities - but they met their match in a $380 million complex belonging to a giant of the world game.
The factor that could give Smith upper hand in return bout with Wagner
Nathan Lyon believes Steve Smith’s clash with fast-bowling nemesis Neil Wagner could prove the highlight of the Australia’s Test series against New Zealand.
Overpaid and uncompetitive? Pippen takes aim at players after NBA All-Stars score-fest
The NBA All-Star game is supposed to showcase basketball’s brightest talents, but Chicago Bulls great Scottie Pippen says high scoring does not equal entertaining and the lack of competitive spirit is bad for the sport.
The in-demand Eels halfback … who can’t sign a contract
Canberra are one of several teams keen to lure Ethan Sanders, but have backed NRL rules that prevent him leaving Parramatta until April at the earliest.
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NRL 2024
Best of the best: The top 50 players in the NRL – numbers 40 to 31
Expert judges from the Herald and Nine have combined to produce the definitive list of the top 50 players in the NRL. Today, we continue with numbers 40 to 31.
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Best of the best: The top 50 players in the NRL
Expert judges from the Herald and Nine have combined to produce the definitive list of the top 50 players in the NRL. Today, we start with numbers 50 to 41.
