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Mardi Gras
NSW Premier pulled from parade after pro-Palestine protesters disrupt route
Chris Minns was marching with the Rainbow Labor contingent just before 9.30pm when the incident occurred outside the Oxford Hotel.
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LoadingIn pictures: Catch up on all the looks from the 2024 Sydney Mardi Gras
Tonight is the night Sydney sparkles – our photographers are out and about capturing all the colour and creativity of the iconic Mardi Gras parade as it floats up Oxford Street.
Road closures, train and bus changes for Mardi Gras
Here’s how to get around and get home again.
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Byelection
Labor retains seat of Dunkley, despite swings to Liberals
The ALP’s Jodie Belyea is due to speak after Labor held on to the seat of Dunkley. The Liberal Party’s candidate Nathan Conroy has conceded defeat. Follow live.
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The one word that sums up the Dunkley byelection result
The swing against the government showed Peter Dutton tapped into a real frustration with Labor, but nothing like the force that some of his allies predicted.
Opinion
Political leadership
What role did religion play in Morrison’s big decisions?
The media has largely abided by the convention that religion is personal, but the former member for Cook was not a conventional politician.
David Hardaker
Live
Super Rugby
Waratahs upset the odds with huge win against Crusaders
Can the Waratahs defy the odds by springing a shock win against champions the Crusaders? Follow all the action.
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A-League Men
Sky Blues cruising in derby, Wanderers’ fans group in dramatic walkout
Bitter rivals Sydney FC and the Wanderers clash in tonight’s blockbuster derby. Follow the action.
Opinion
NRL 2024
Two NRL clubs in a turf war to become America’s team
The Roosters and Sea Eagles are playing up their US connections in a bid to return to Las Vegas next year as all signs point to the historic season opener being a smash hit.
Danny Weidler
Sport columnist
Investigation
Health
‘Frightening, reckless’: The companies selling extreme suntanning to young Aussies
A Sydney Morning Herald joint investigation has uncovered the dangerous advertisements and dubious claims being used to promote a new wave of tanning products.
Darling Point unit with harbour views sells for $3.36 million
The home was arguably the best in the building because of its top-floor position, north-facing aspect and parking spot.
Emergency services pour concrete into sinkhole to shore up Sydney building
The 10-metre-wide hole opened up at an office block in an industrial park in Rockdale on Friday morning, at a site above the M6 tunnel construction.
The inside story of Apple’s $15 billion ‘Titanic’ disaster
For the past decade, many Apple employees working on the company’s secretive car project knew it was likely to fail.
Out and proud: The celebrity baby-bump trend
Plus: get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions.
Toast of the town: Your go-to retro Chinese dish is now a fancy chef favourite
Everyone’s favourite oily triangles of sesame-seed-encrusted sandwich bread get a glow-up.
‘Outpouring of love’: Part of felled tree to go on display
The site of the felled tree will remain untouched to give the remains a chance to regrow.
Opinion
Superannuation
How to add $200,000 to your super in 10 years
Picking the right fund for your final working years is key to supercharging your super.
Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Money contributor
Is Europe ready for war with Putin?
There are fears of further Russian aggression on its eastern flank, but NATO’s preparedness remains in question.
WEEKEND READS
David McBride on whistleblowing, his famous dad – and a possible jail sentence
Whistleblowers are often complicated people – take David McBride, who will soon discover his punishment for leaking classified military documents.
Two of Us
‘What was I thinking?’ How Matty’s US road trip took a surprise turn
Filmmaker Matty Hannon was taking a solo bike trip along the west coast of the Americas when he stopped at a surf break – and the tide turned.
Sydney
The 200-year-old mystery of Sydney’s Middle Head that may soon be resolved
A mix-up over names may have led to one of the city’s most significant colonial sites being wrongly located.
Exclusive
Education
Cranbrook School council member forced to step aside
The Sydney private school is on the defensive over an upcoming ABC program critical of the eastern suburbs all-boys institution.
Despite the rain, we’ve just had the third hottest summer on record
The El Nino climate system brought heat, while an ocean heatwave provided plenty of rain and humidity.
Exclusive
Crime
Bullet holes, body bags and blood: The house where Sydney couple was killed
The final moments Jesse Baird and Luke Davies shared together, the surreal words spoken by their alleged killer, and the mother’s intuition that led detectives to hunt down one of their own have all been revealed in police documents.
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”.
SEE & DO
Exclusive
The giant art installation taking over White Bay Power Station
For the first time in 100 years, the industrial relic will be open to the public as the stunning new showcase for the Biennale of Sydney – if the crowds can get there.
★★★½
Carlotta is still doing everything her own way at 80
Our critics take a look at some of the latest shows around town.
Politics
Opinion
Political leadership
What role did religion play in Morrison’s big decisions?
The media has largely abided by the convention that religion is personal, but the former member for Cook was not a conventional politician.
David Hardaker
Business
Opinion
Hiring & firing
How to resign from your job without stepping on any toes
Whether you love or hate your existing role or manager, resigning from your job can feel daunting. Here’s how to do it right.
Téa Angelos
World
Iris Apfel, fashion icon known for her eye-catching style, dies at 102
“I’ll never be pretty, but it doesn’t matter,” once said textile expert, interior designer and late-in-life fashion celebrity Iris Apfel. “I have something much better. I have style.”
Opinion
Nice idea, Albo, but populating Parramatta Road will be a nightmare
Tone Wheeler
Australian Architecture Association president
How I found myself agreeing with cash king Bob Katter
Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Social affairs reporter
Why there’s no need for the NRL to go all John Ribot
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
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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.
The Sydney suburbs where house prices have soared in five years
A mix of blue chip suburbs in the city’s east as well as affordable pockets recorded the strongest growth since 2018.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Everyone’s talking about cortisol. But can we really control it?
When we feel chronically stressed, what is the best way to regulate our cortisol levels? Is it even possible?
Opinion
Sunday Life
Women have imagined a different life for themselves. Eventually, so will men
Jane Caro
Novelist, author and commentator
Culture
Sure things, early losers, potential upsets: The state of the Oscars race
The 2024 Academy Awards are almost here. Will Oppenheimer sweep the main categories? Does Barbie have a chance?
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NRL 2024
The two NRL clubs in a turf war to become America’s team
The Roosters and Sea Eagles are playing up their US connections in a bid to return to Las Vegas next year as all signs point to the historic season opener being a smash hit.
Danny Weidler
Sport columnist
Live
Super Rugby
Heroic Waratahs hold on for shock victory over Crusaders
The Waratahs defied their form and the odds to beat the defending champions 37-24 in Melbourne.
Live
A-League Men
Sydney FC cruising to victory in derby after dramatic RBB walkout
The Sky Blues scored twice in the first seven minutes and haven’t looked back against the Wanderers at CommBank Stadium.
Australia’s flaky batters tease but Lyon stings Williamson
Every time the Black Caps threatened to pull back into the Test, it appeared they were merely being cued up for more pain.
‘We’re big enough for Vegas’: Robinson believes NRL deserves to be exported
On a weekend in which U2 and Madonna are among the headline acts, Roosters coach Trent Robinson believes rugby deserves its place in Las Vegas.
Opinion
NRL 2024
‘I don’t need much space anyway’: Will smaller field change the way Vegas games are played?
Manly’s captains run provided important clues about what we’ll see in the NRL’s historic double-header on Sunday.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Slip in the shower leaves Munster ‘touch and go’ for Storm’s season opener
Star playmaker Cameron Munster has aggravated his calf injury after a bathroom mishap, coach Craig Bellamy has revealed, making him a doubt for Friday’s clash against Penrith.
Have Your Say
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.
