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500km away, worlds apart: Biden, Trump face down biggest barrier to victory
With polls suggesting immigration is the top concern for voters, the US president and his predecessor flew to Texas to attack each other over the border crisis.
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Courts
Woman jailed over sexual assault of 14-year-old boy
The eastern suburbs woman was sentenced to a maximum of three years behind bars for the crime, which the judge said only ended when the victim said “stop”.
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Crime
The moment alleged killer Lamarre-Condon knew he was being hunted
At a friend’s house in Newcastle, where Lamarre-Condon asked to use a hose to clean his hire van, the pair read the latest news about Jesse Baird and Luke Davies.
Tunnel workers evacuated as sinkhole puts Sydney building at risk of collapse
The ground below a Rockdale office building has sunk and the structure is at risk of collapse, as the under-construction M6 tunnel was evacuated.
Lehrmann lawyers allege Higgins ‘had a preparedness to tell lies ... elaborate lies’
Lawyers for the former political staffer have analysed Brittany Higgins’ account of events when she signed a $2.4m settlement with the Commonwealth.
How Lamarre-Condon case put top cop’s leadership on trial
As the public face of NSW policing, Karen Webb’s performance in front of the cameras this week raised questions about her ability to do the job.
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NRL 2024
The Roosters let us into their inner sanctum. This is the inside story of their week in Las Vegas
Meetings, dinners, bus trips and video sessions. The Roosters opened their doors to the Herald in the week leading up to their season opener in Sin City.
Kane’s shambolic run-out exposes hole in New Zealand psyche as Australia take charge of Test
Kane Williamson’s run out in Wellington recalled one of those contemporary photographs that resemble chaotic Renaissance paintings.
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Super Rugby
Why the Reds are the most important team in Australia
Australian rugby needs at least one of its two heartland states to be successful to survive - and it doesn’t look like the Waratahs have it this season.
Paul Cully
Rugby columnist
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Media bargaining code
Government furious over Meta’s plan to pull out of Facebook news deal
Senior ministers have accused Meta of “a dereliction of its commitment to the sustainability of Australian news media”.
Sussan Ley stands by ‘foreign criminals’ post on eve of Dunkley byelection
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said it was extraordinary that the deputy opposition leader had refused to delete her social media post.
London play with ‘black only’ audience condemned by Prime Minister’s office
A West End production that plans to host some shows for black audiences only criticised by Downing Street as “wrong and divisive”.
‘Back soon’: Alan Jones’ return to streaming channel on cards
Alan Jones was removed from fringe channel ADH’s banners on YouTube and Facebook, but the company has told viewers he will be back soon.
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Earnings season
More post offices in Sydney, Melbourne to shut amid $182m cost of snail mail
Our online shopping habit is keeping Australia Post alive, but more post offices are set to close, CEO Paul Graham said.
WA just banned coffee cups. Why is NSW being so slow?
While WA imposed a ban on single-use coffee cups on Friday, eastern states are being accused of dragging their feet.
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Title Deeds
Afterpay investor to flip Centennial Park house his wife coveted for a decade
In the time it took David and Fee Hancock to rebuild their forever home, complete with gold leaf ceiling and silk wallpaper, they settled down in Paddington.
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This famous city strip is about to become Sydney’s next great restaurant hub
The Tapavino team have announced plans to open a restaurant in the civic heart of the city, aka ‘Sydney’s piazza’.
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Crime
‘I want to be heard’: Men speak after teacher’s abuse trial collapses
A group of former schoolboys from Sydney’s eastern suburbs have never spoken publicly about their allegations against a female teacher, until now.
Footage of policeman ‘shopping for surfboard body bags’ revealed
Police on Tuesday discovered the surfboard bags containing the bodies of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies dumped behind a mound of earth.
Scots College castle yet to open as budget balloons
Six years, and several lapsed deadlines and cost blowouts later, the Bellevue Hill monstrosity is still not open.
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Gambling
NSW must axe at least 25,000 poker machines, unions say
The annual general meeting of Unions NSW, representing 600,000 members, has sent a clear message to NSW Labor about pokies.
Sydney has more ocean pools than anywhere else. The true magic lies beneath
Our love affair with these pools stretches back almost 200 years. But many now face a new threat.
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Life After Life is an exquisite ‘what if’ mystery
Based on Kate Atkinson’s acclaimed novel, this four-part drama asks questions about life, death, chance and how our existence is shaped.
Eight books: Sensitive literary crime and a plea for nature’s wildness
Our reviewers cast their eyes over recent fiction and non-fiction releases.
Politics
Labor senator dies after health battle
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese paid tribute to senator Linda White, who has died, saying she was a “formidable and valued colleague”.
Business
Why Australian companies don’t want to make too much money
The febrile hunt for profiteers in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis meant Australia’s largest companies had to worry about the potentially disastrous consequences of doing too well.
World
More than 100 killed as troops fire on Palestinians seeking food
The US said it was urgently seeking information on what took place in northern Gaza when Israeli troops fired on Palestinians racing towards much-needed food aid.
Opinion
PM’s housing ‘fix’ helps tiny pool of voters. The rest will notice
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
I hate moneyed-up Millennials as much as they hate Boomers like me
Jenna Price
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Title Deeds
Their renovation has a gold leaf ceiling and silk wallpaper. They hope to sell for a $13 million profit
In the time it took David and Fee Hancock to rebuild their forever home, complete with gold leaf ceiling and silk wallpaper, they settled down in Paddington.
Our favourite luxury homes for sale right now
From a beach getaway to a palatial art deco residence, we’ve rounded up our pick of the bunch.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Crossed arms and cold shoulders: What can body language tell us?
If tabloid magazines are to be believed, body language can signal anything from true love to an impending divorce. So what should we be looking out for?
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Sunday Life
Women have imagined a different life for themselves. Eventually, so will men
Jane Caro
Novelist, author and commentator
Culture
‘Bizarre, sinister’: The cartoon characters designed to harvest cash
Emerging artist Harrison Witsey has repurposed parts of old poker machines in his latest work.
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NRL 2024
The Roosters invited us into their inner sanctum. This was their week in America
Meetings, dinners, bus trips and video sessions. The Roosters opened their doors to the Herald in the week leading up to their opening game of the season in the US.
Shambolic first Test run out exposes hole in New Zealand psyche
Kane Williamson’s run out in Wellington recalled one of those contemporary photographs that resemble chaotic Renaissance paintings.
Analysis
NRL 2024
September footy or Las Vegas holiday: How your team can make the NRL finals
Our experts run their eyes over every team and predict why your club can - and why they can’t - be in the hunt for the Provan-Summons Trophy at the end of the season.
‘There haven’t been many Lance Franklins’: Post-Buddy Swans primed to kick on
Despite starting the season without a marquee name, CEO Tom Harley is confident an outstanding list of academy graduates and astute signings can lift the Swans closer to a premiership.
What happens in Vegas? Reggie the Rabbit gives away the bride
Step aside, Elvis. When two Souths fans from the Central Coast got married at the Graceland Wedding Chapel this week, there was only one choice to walk the bride down the aisle.
Opinion
NRL 2024
No injuries, no arrests … so far Las Vegas has been a success
Vegas is starting to catch Rugby League Fever. … now they need Americans to tune in on TV.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Why Socceroos will play ‘away’ World Cup qualifier in Canberra
For the first time in almost 40 years, Australia will be the designated “away” team in a match on home soil.
Have Your Say
Why rugby union needs to bring in the biff
Rugby has grown scared of its own core physicality as a concussion lawsuit rumbles through the court system, while the NRL has embraced its physicality.
