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Crime
Police divers search dam, Baird spoke of ‘shadowy figure in bedroom’ at night
Divers will today resume a search of a Southern Tablelands dam for the bodies of Sydney couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies, allegedly killed by policeman Beau Lamarre-Condon.
Analysis
Political leadership
Labor drifts into an electoral danger zone
Labor is drifting towards the unhealthy primary vote of the last election – just enough to win, but not enough to feel safe.
Editorial
Mardi Gras
Why the police should not march in Mardi Gras
Journeys towards justice and equality tend to involve two steps forward and one step back. We are at such a moment in Sydney.
The Herald's View
Editorial
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Political leadership
Coalition takes primary vote lead from Labor, but PM stays just ahead of Dutton
Voters have lifted the Coalition to its strongest position since the last federal election despite backing Labor on its overhaul of personal income tax cuts.
Dunny lanes of Sydney: Hidden chance to address housing crisis
Sydney’s back lanes may look messy, but a Sydney architect has shown how a laneway block can double density and provide a Zen-like home that also screens out the neighbours.
Keating up with the latest: Former PM still endlessly quotable
But does Paul Keating understand that once one leaves political office, the involvement and the career is finished?
Students don’t get taught these basic facts about Australia - that’s set to change
Major events in the history of Australian federation and the significance of parliamentary democracy will be taught under a revised curriculum for NSW schools.
HECS fee relief could flow by July under proposed university debt overhaul
Australians paying off university debts could save $1000 or more by mid-year under a fee overhaul that Education Minister Jason Clare calls a cost-of-living fix.
First look at the NRL’s new ad campaign for 2024 season
We know how the NRL will market itself to American fans ahead of the historic Las Vegas double-header, but what about its pitch to the dyed-in-the-wool fans back home?
Analysis
Australian cricket
Why the fall of Test cricket would hurt Australia the most
Australian cricket has bet most of its chips on the health of Tests. Cricket Australia chair Mike Baird must lead the way to save them.
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Penrith Panthers
‘Lying is a sin’: Penrith star’s dig at try that gave Wigan world title
The NRL’s best team was again beaten by their English rivals, but the victory was secured courtesy of a refereeing decision that left plenty scratching their heads.
Explainer
Middle East tensions
‘Villainous forces’: How the US became Iran’s enemy number one
Iranians go to the polls on March 1 for the first time since mass protests over headscarf laws. How did Iran get here – and can the era of the ayatollahs last?
‘Murder by spaghetti’: Italian police investigating if niece used pasta to kill rich aunt
Maria Basso died after eating spaghetti at a restaurant she attended with her niece, who is accused of plotting to kill her.
Analysis
US Votes 2024
‘I’m not giving up this fight’: Haley vows to stay in the race despite latest Trump victory
Defeat in the latest Republican primary dealt a humiliating blow to Nikki Haley in her home state and cast doubt about her hopes for the White House.
Time for a hair update? Don’t visit the salon without reading this first
From Italian bobs to box layers, and Doja Cat’s extreme, radical hair movement.
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Charity
Rebel with a cause: Wilson helps out Tanzania’s poorest children
Long before Australian actor Rebel Wilson was a Hollywood star, her photograph had pride of place in a one-room mud hut in Tanzania, home to a young student she was sponsoring.
The first two-screen laptop that doesn’t feel like a gimmick
The new ASUS Zenbook Duo understands that two screens are not always better than one, and makes it easy to choose.
TAYLOR SWIFT IN SYDNEY
How Swifties sucked up 15,000 hours of video data
Telstra says it has been grappling with unprecedented demand from Taylor Swift fans as the telco prepares to announce new network features at Mobile World Congress this week.
Opinion
Is it OK to mine your past relationships to feed your art? Looking at you Tay Tay
Artists invade the privacy of their loved ones with their work – but how much exposure is too much?
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
Sydney
Crumbling ocean pools pose danger to swimmers
Sydney’s beloved ocean pools are suffering from a lack of maintenance and the impact of severe weather.
Neighbours from hell: Why flying foxes are driving Sydney batty
Fruit bats are causing mayhem across Sydney, but should local councils cut down trees or using sound devices to drive them away?
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Medicare
Bulk-billing GP clinics vanish across many parts of Sydney
More than 75 per cent of GP clinics in nine Sydney electorates reported bulk-billing all of their patients.
Pollies derided this relic. Sydney Biennale is resurrecting it
The biennale has mastered the art of reviving the city’s neglected pockets. Next up: White Bay Power Station.
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Sydney asbestos crisis
Council launches legal action over asbestos clean-up concerns
Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne warns that asbestos-contaminated mulch at Rozelle Parklands will not be removed by February 29.
Politics
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Social media
$1b for journalism at risk in new warning over Google, Facebook
Former competition boss Rod Sims has urged the Albanese government to enforce the media bargaining code struck three years ago, when they stared down the social media giants.
Business
Opinion
Hip pocket
When it comes to this insurance, it’s time for a healthy debate
More than half of us have private health insurance, but it’s not cheap. So, do you really need it? Here are a few things to consider.
Dominic Powell
Money Editor
World
Zelensky vows victory as Ukraine marks two years since Russian invasion
“We will win,” Ukraine’s president told a ceremony attended by four Western leaders as he pledged that his forces would be able to overturn recent defeats on the battlefield.
Opinion
As Morrison leaves parliament, we should honour his legacy
George Brandis
Former high commissioner to the UK and federal attorney-general
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Property
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Title Deeds
Beachfront billionaire to get a new neighbour in record $32m home sale
Investment platform co-founder Sean Katz reset a suburb record to buy by filmmaker George Miller, developer Vaughan Blank and Stephen Lowy.
The type of Sydney property that’s outperforming its neighbours
The conventional wisdom is that high-quality homes in sought-after locations always sell well, but is that true?
Good Food
Lifestyle
When a relationship fails, who keeps the fur baby?
Pets are treated as property under Australian family law, but some legal experts say change is needed, pointing to other countries that consider pet welfare in custody battles.
Culture
‘I still have that zebra dress’: How Blondie’s Debbie Harry keeps rocking it at 78
The queen of punk chats about her enduring career, distinctive style and plans for the future. Yes, there’s a new Blondie album on the way.
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Sport
Let’s go: First look at the NRL’s new ad campaign for 2024 season
We know how the NRL will market itself to American fans ahead of the historic Las Vegas double-header, but what about its pitch to the dyed-in-the-wool fans?
Foketi cleared as Waratahs stay optimistic for clash with defending champs
After a spirited display in defeat against the Reds, the Waratahs face a quick rebuild ahead of a daunting upcoming fixture list.
Aussies sweep series, but Smith’s failures put his World Cup spot at risk
While others enhanced their hopes of playing at the T20I World Cup, Steve Smith’s performances in New Zealand have had the opposite effect.
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NRL 2024
‘Lying is a sin’: Penrith star’s dig at Wigan rival over controversial try
The NRL’s best team was again beaten by their English rivals, but the victory was secured courtesy of a refereeing decision that had Australians scratching their heads.
Marshall questions Tigers’ attitude but young prodigy firms for NRL debut
The rookie Tigers coach has been left with more questions than answers after an underwhelming pre-season and a rare positive in 193-centimetre playmaker Lachlan Galvin.
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ATP Tour
First ATP title and career-high ranking: Thompson’s Mexican ‘miracle’
Australia’s Jordan Thompson will rise to No.32 in the rankings after winning an ATP title in Los Cabos, but it took what the man himself described as a miracle to do it.
It’s 4am in Vegas, you’re an NRL star and you’re in trouble. Fear not, top cop will save you
As the spectre of scandal looms after a night in Sin City goes awry, there is only one person to call if you’re a drunken NRL star.
Have Your Say
Poll reveals how clubs really feel about the NRL’s Las Vegas expedition
The survey asked club bosses if taking games to Las Vegas over the next five years would yield a big financial benefit for the sport. This is what they said.
