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Vanessa pays up to $3000 a year in tolls. She wonders, ‘Is it worth it?’
Paying tolls has become as synonymous with Sydney as Bondi Beach and the Harbour Bridge. For motorists like Vanessa Viscontini, changes to the system can’t come soon enough.
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Quarter of motorists face higher tolls in shake-up
Two-way tolling on the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Tunnel, and the Eastern Distributor, are among key recommendations from a review of the city’s motorway system.
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State Parliament
The ‘non-negotiable’ Sydney tolling laws Minns won’t back down on
The NSW Labor government is keeping its options open on tolling reform, but was quick to rule out one recommendation of the Fels review.
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NRL 2024
Leniu thought slur was ‘one brown man sledging another brown man’
Roosters prop Spencer Leniu is facing the NRL judiciary after the 23-year-old admitted to calling Indigenous Broncos’ player Ezra Mam a “monkey”.
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LoadingBulldogs seek cap relief from NRL over injured young gun Oloapu
In a situation which could mirror the Dragons’ Cody Ramsey, the Bulldogs have formally applied for an urgent resolution over the future of the 19-year-old.
Australian Test player ratings: Carey shines, but who flopped?
The heroes and villains of Australia’s tight second Test victory over New Zealand in Christchurch.
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Air travel
Ten people in hospital after sudden ‘drop’ on Sydney to Auckland flight
Ambulances met the plane on the Auckland tarmac and treated at least 50 people who were injured during a “drop” mid-flight.
Lehrmann seen on video as friend chops ‘white powder’
The former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann enjoyed dinner with friends as one appears to line up white powder using credit cards.
Balmain’s Darling Street to be given nightlife boost
The Inner West Mayor used the opening of the Biennale of Sydney to announce Balmain would become a special night-time precinct.
British media hardly mentioned ‘missing Kate’ – but they couldn’t ignore this photo
Most of Britain’s front pages feature the controversial photo – only some of them had enough time to address accusations of image manipulation.
King Charles to miss Commonwealth Day event
The King will be absent from the commemoration of the group’s 75th anniversary celebrations while the recuperates from cancer treatment.
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Religion
A quarter of the world’s people observe Ramadan. What’s it for and what are the rules?
Some 800,000 Australians and many more overseas observe Ramadan. What is the purpose of this holy month?
This 800-year-old hotel overlooks one of the world’s most beautiful cities
With so many centuries of history seeped into its walls, it’s practically a portal to the Middle Ages.
Allen Leech delves into a dark Irish chapter in serial-killer thriller
Best known as Tom Branson in Downton Abbey, Leech plays a detective on the trail of a suspected murderer.
Opinion
Bullying
My kid is being bullied at school. Here’s a thought I hold onto
The problem is, asking your bullied child to wait out the school years isn’t always straightforward. So where do you go from here?
Michelle Cazzulino
Writer
Oppenheimer sweeps Oscars, but Gosling steals the show
The billion-dollar biopic won seven Oscars, including best picture, director and lead actor from 13 nominations.
A cherished plate of carby deliciousness
Served with a spicy salsa, a wedge of lime and a cold, dark beer, this is Peru on a plate.
Innocent man wins defamation suit over ‘bikie assassin’ Facebook post
A man must pay a quarter of a million dollars to another he claimed carried out a hit on an ex-Rebels boss – an accusation that forced the innocent man into hiding.
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NRL 2024
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Dragons chase Wallabies star as club sets date for Lomax exit talks
St George Illawarra have opened discussions with Jordan Petaia’s management about the Wallabies star switching to league next season.
Opinion
I tell our Indigenous players words matter. Ezra was right to speak up, and so was Latrell
This generation of Indigenous rugby league players are comfortable standing up for themselves.
Ronnie Griffiths
Indigenous All-Stars men's rugby league coach
Sydney
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NRL off-field behaviour
George Burgess admits to ‘advance’ on woman, denies grabbing bottom
The former NRL player says he was being cheeky when he asked the woman for a cuddle, but did not repeatedly grope her inside her Sydney home.
Missing 12-year-old Sydney boy found less than 100 metres from police station
Hussein Al Mansoory was found by staff “safe and well” in the stairwell of an Auburn doctor’s clinic, close to where he was first reported missing.
Cranbrook launches review into handling of child safety concerns since 2010
The school’s policies on sexual misconduct, bullying and discrimination will also be scrutinised.
Geoff thought he had the flu. Three hospital visits later, he found out how wrong he was
It took 15 days and three trips to hospital before Geoff Martin learned he had a life-threatening condition.
‘I don’t like to lose’: Giant-killer declares war on controversial NSW industry
The man who stopped the Gunns pulp factory is turning his attention to this state’s hardwood forests.
Politics
Travel allowance rules should change for MPs who own Canberra property: former senator
More than one in four parliamentarians own property in the ACT, and a former senator says it doesn’t pass the pub test for them to claim taxpayer funds to stay in places they or their colleagues own.
Business
‘New regime’: Business leaders say rates, inflation could stay higher for longer
Three per cent is the new 2 per cent, says BlackRock global chief investment strategist Wei Li.
World
Olive oil theft soars as organised gangs target ‘liquid gold’
Olive oil is now the most shoplifted product in Spain’s most populous regions, and that’s when it’s not adulterated.
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Strathfield knockdown sold for $7.55 million at auction
A two-person bidding war broke out for the dilapidated five-bedroom house, pushing the price more than $2 million above the reserve.
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Title Deeds
Zimmermann property empire grows with $20.5m Tamarama purchase
First it was Simone Zimmermann, then kaftan queen Camilla Franks. Now fellow fashion industry star Nicky Zimmermann and husband Chris Olliver have bought into the high-end eastern beaches market.
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Lifestyle
All the looks from the Oscars 2024 red carpet
The must-see red carpet fashion at the 96th Academy Awards, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
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Parenting
Want your kids to tell the truth? Then it’s time to strap on your seat belt
Jo Stubbings
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Culture
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Arts
Leading drama, dance schools fight for survival after ‘decade of neglect’
The schools training Australia’s next generation of artistic talent including some notable Oscar winners are experiencing a historic funding shortfall.
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NRL 2024
NRL 2024 judiciary LIVE updates: Spencer Leniu to learn fate over racial insult against Ezra Mam
Roosters prop Spencer Leniu faces the NRL judiciary on Monday night, after the 23-year-old admitted to calling Indigenous Broncos’ player Ezra Mam a “monkey”.
Opinion
NRL 2024
Why the Dragons can’t let Zac Lomax walk out the door
Shane Flanagan has St George Illawarra rolling already - but Lomax remains his greatest conundrum.
Andrew Webster
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Beale poised for rugby return this weekend
After over a year out of the game fighting sexual assault charges, Kurtley Beale is set to play for Randwick in the Australian Club Championship.
Australian Test player ratings: Carey shines, but who flopped?
The heroes and villains of Australia’s tight second Test victory over New Zealand in Christchurch.
Dragons rush Leilua back, Schuster to return for Sea Eagles in reserve grade
St George Illawarra surprised many with a big win over the Titans in round one, and will aim to keep the momentum going by rushing their gun recruit back into the fray.
‘Happy not to face another ball’: Why hero Carey didn’t care about missing out on a century in gutsy chase
Alex Carey won a Test off his own bat for his country, but that’s not all he achieved in leading the way as Australia chased down 279 to beat New Zealand in Christchurch
‘I’ve got seven screws in my head’: Tyler Wright reveals suffocation condition
The two-time world champion and has baffled doctors with her ability to compete despite managing a problem with her airways.
Have Your Say
I tell our Indigenous players words matter. Ezra was right to speak up, and so was Latrell
My aunty and dad’s family used to move from house to house to avoid welfare officers. This generation of Indigenous rugby league players are comfortable standing up for themselves.
Ronnie Griffiths
Indigenous All-Stars men's rugby league coach
