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Australian soccer
Sam Kerr’s alleged racist slur towards police officer revealed in British tabloid
The football star has pleaded not guilty and is fighting to have a charge of racially harassing the police officer thrown out of court.
Opinion
Sam Kerr
Incomprehensible nature of Kerr’s alleged transgression
There are still plenty of details we don’t know, but what we do know means Sam Kerr must lose the captain’s role.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Brittany Higgins taken to hospital after court hearing
The former Liberal staffer was taken to hospital on Tuesday night following a defamation hearing involving senator Linda Reynolds.
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Political leadership
‘Deputy PMs’: Claims powerful clique is shutting out ministers
Federal ministers are frustrated that key spending proposals are being rejected by Anthony Albanese’s powerful inner circle in a sign of tension within the upper echelons of the government.
Opinion
For subscribers
Dutton and Ley have created a foolproof what-not-to-do election guide
The pair risk being cast as the toxic twins of federal politics thanks to their behaviour in the byelection.
Niki Savva
Award-winning political commentator and author
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Housing crisis
NSW Labor’s push to boost housing density backed by majority of voters
Only one-quarter of voters oppose Premier Chris Minns’ signature housing policy, but about 30 per cent remain undecided despite the ongoing accommodation crisis.
‘Yuppie kingdom’: The Packer property play at heart of Sydney housing debate
The development proposal on the “Paris end” of Macleay Street in Potts Point would replace an ageing building of 80 one-bed apartments and studios with 31 luxury units.
The change that will help fix superannuation’s big divide
The government will seek to close a gap in retirement savings between men and women by paying super on top of parental leave.
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Education
Syllabus shake-up to shift focus away from skills towards knowledge
The new curriculum – which is being rolled out in all primary and high schools over the next three years – will include more detailed content to help lift the baseline level of learning for all students.
Haley quits presidential race, but does not endorse Trump
The ex-UN ambassador announced she would drop out after Donald Trump dominated the biggest day in the US presidential nominating season.
He was one of the best officers. He was also a serial rapist
Almost everyone had heard about his regime of sexual cruelty. The boys’ club kept him safe to prey on more women.
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Crime
Defence twist in Beau Lamarre-Condon double murder case
The accused killer of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies is being held in isolation in Silverwater jail.
Opinion
NRL 2024
The Vegas moment I knew James Tedesco was back
Brad Fittler made a comment last year about the Roosters skipper which was entirely right. But I’ve seen a sign there’s going to be a change in 2024.
Andrew Johns
League columnist
Seine me up: French president vows to swim in Paris river despite Olympic concerns
Swimming has been banned in the Seine River in Paris since 1923, but athletes believe it will be ready for this year’s Olympic Games.
Opinion
Sunday Life
This is my secret to making the best decisions of my life
By running, I have evidence that I can set a very difficult goal, and via one tiny milestone at a time, I will achieve that goal.
Jo Stanley
Columnist
★★★
Review
How to Have Sex gets a lot right on girlhood – and it’s unpleasant
There is a lot to admire in this semi-autobiographical film. Unfortunately, those who most need to see it likely won’t.
These 14 destinations are our definition of ‘Heaven on Earth’
Where on Earth is the place you’d nominate for such an ethereal title? We asked some of our well-travelled writers for their nominations.
Collection
Best of
10+ late-night spots in Sydney for after-midnight drinks and snacks
A late-night curry canteen, Cantina OK!’s otherworldly tequila bar, 4am party vibes in the CBD at Caterpillar Club, and more.
NRL 2024
Why Penrith’s punt at history has been helped by head office
The NRL’s new focus on the “downtown rule” threatened to minimise the impact of Nathan Cleary’s high bombs. But the adaptable premiers have already changed their tactics.
Secret Sharks business: The signing tactic landing Fitzy’s marquee recruits
Addin Fonua-Blake was wined and dined by the Tigers, Dragons and Bulldogs late last-year, but it was Cronulla that emerged with little fanfare and a million-dollar front-rower.
Sydney
Music festivals may skip NSW amid police charges backlash
Police user pay charges are up to 12 times more expensive for NSW-based festivals than in Victoria, state parliament has heard.
Mental Health Commission blasted over workplace culture
SafeWork NSW found the commission breached health and safety legislation over its management of bullying and other workplace culture issues.
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Al Muderis case
Patient ‘scared to sever relationship’ with Al Muderis
Rachael Ulrich told a court she had “reasons” not to trust the surgeon after her operation, but maintained contact in case anything went wrong with her implant.
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Tragedy
Police appealed for hit-and-run witnesses. Their suspect stood metres away
Police in Sydney made a plea to the driver in an alleged fatal hit-and-run to come forward. Moments later they would make their arrest a stone’s throw from the crime scene.
Sydney hotel set for $100m eight-storey expansion as business booms
Ascott group is to add to Sydney’s growing number of hotel rooms with the $100 million revamp of its Haymarket site and the expansion of the Quest business into regional Victoria.
Politics
ASEAN Australian summit ends with watered-down statement on China
The leaders’ declaration removed any mention of Taiwan and softened calls for China to rein in its activities in the South China Sea.
Business
Opinion
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin is back at record levels, but its time in the sun might be short-lived
It is no coincidence that the tanking of bitcoin’s price, and those of crypto assets more generally, occurred during a period of raised interest rates.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
World
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
‘Very dangerous’ if no Gaza ceasefire is reached by Ramadan, says Joe Biden
Israel wants just a pause in fighting to get hostages out of Gaza and more aid in, insisting that it will not end the conflict before Hamas is “eliminated”.
Opinion
Here’s some news, Meta – you’re defying Australian law
Paul Fletcher
Federal opposition spokesman for government services and the digital economy
Dutton’s nuclear option condemns us to pricey power and blackouts
Simon Holmes à Court
Businessman and political activist
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Property
Kaftan queen Camilla Franks buys Bondi landmark home for $12.5m
The house was sold by Australian Rugby Foundation chair Ben Scott, and for $2.5 million more than he paid just three years ago.
How far house prices have soared above fair value
Houses in almost all Australian capitals look overvalued, new analysis shows.
Good Food
Lifestyle
More than moments: Is our love of Indigenous fashion leading to burnout?
Since 2020, First Nations labels have enjoyed a stratospheric rise. But more work is needed to help young designers survive in the fashion industry.
Culture
Opinion
Celebrity life
We’re in a golden age for celebrity documentaries. Pity we can’t trust them
Self-promoting “celebumentaries” by the likes of David and Victoria Beckham, Conor McGregor and Harry and Meghan may rake in cash, but they leave us all poorer.
Gary Newman
Filmmaker
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NRL 2024
The Las Vegas moment I knew James Tedesco was back
Brad Fittler made a comment last year about the Roosters skipper which was entirely right. But I’ve seen a sign there’s going to be a change in 2024.
Andrew Johns
League columnist
Opinion
Sam Kerr
The incomprehensible nature of Kerr’s alleged transgression
There are still plenty of details we don’t know, but what we do know means Sam Kerr must lose Australian captain’s role.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Seine me up: French president vows to swim in Paris river despite Olympic concerns
Swimming has been banned in the Seine River in Paris since 1923 but after a multi-billion dollar investment to clean it up - and a number of false starts - athletes believe it will be ready for this year’s Olympic Games.
Manly think they deserve to go back to Las Vegas. Will the NRL let them?
Scott Penn has joined Nick Politis in suggesting the two teams who won in Las Vegas should be back next year after he held talks with the president of the San Francisco 49ers about investing in the NRL.
Nobody can replace Buddy at the Swans. But Logan McDonald will have a crack
Plenty of fans at the SCG on Thursday night, when the Swans open the new AFL season against Melbourne, will still be wearing the famous number 23 on their backs.
His NRL career was cut short when Benji became Tigers boss. The Tahs couldn’t be happier
Triston Reilly had made a successful code switch and ended 2023 in the Tigers’ NRL side. But a late change of plans from Benji Marshall saw him released – and swiftly re-signed by the Waratahs.
NRL focus on future growth of American TV market after Las Vegas launch
Despite the spectacular success of the season-opening double-header, the NRL has a long way to go to penetrate the United States television market.
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