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University
Hundreds of uni students caught in ‘new wave’ of AI cheating
The real number of students using artificial intelligence is likely far higher, experts say, with detection tools only able to catch unsophisticated cheats.
How a change in the description of a coastal town will cost NSW $200 million
A change in the definition of Coffs Harbour will cost the state millions and other states win or lose on similar technicalities. These are the mysteries of the GST allocation system.
‘Fat bikes’ sparking fear in Sydney’s beachside suburbs
Locals are fed up with overpowered e-bikes ruling the footpaths as councils struggle to stamp out young people riding dangerously.
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Property development
The radical plan to move Rosehill racecourse to Homebush
A historic brick pit at Sydney Olympic Park could be the answer to the feud between the Australian Turf Club and trainers.
Opinion
Drugs
Our cocaine sewers tell a story of affluence not effluence
Australians live amid two distinct and irreconcilable cost of living crises. Our affection for cocaine draws a line between the two.
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
Analysis
US Votes 2024
The love affair that almost derailed Trump’s election subversion trial
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has survived an attempt to disqualify her from the election interference case she brought against the former president.
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Trump would rather help an enemy than a friend
When it comes to a choice between the US national interest and Trump’s personal interests, America loses.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Analysis
PwC tax scandal
The high price of PwC’s failed redemption story
Consulting firm PwC remains a pariah as the tax leak scandal continues to bite.
At 21, Joel was paralysed below the waist by freak surf. At 43, he’s a world champ
After a six-metre wave left the pro bodyboarder a paraplegic, he avoided the beach for almost 20 years. Then, last November ...
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Title Deeds
Parramatta MP Andrew Charlton buys $12m Palm Beach holiday house
It’s a 50-kilometre hike from Parramatta to Palm Beach, and a multimillion dollar leap in house values.
Nine’s news boss resigns after speculation over his absence
Darren Wick has been at the network for 29 years, and on Friday told staff in an email he would be departing.
A singer withdrew $700 in a main street. Next, her body washed up in a dam
A three-kilometre journey holds the key to the 2018 death of Cecilia Devine in the Blue Mountains. The case has left police mystified.
Meet the man tasked with fixing Australian rugby
Is the job of rebuilding rugby’s fortunes in Australia too big for one man? Peter Horne is about to find out.
Opinion
The Fitz Files
Rabbitohs are reeling, now for the recriminations
The Souths have one win to crow about since the middle of last year - that’s a long time footy fans.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
The young ‘nerdigans’ buying up big and keeping books alive
The printed book is not dead and bookshops are thriving thanks to the voracious appetites of young readers.
800 million and growing: Why everyone wants a piece of the anime action
The market for Japanese animation is booming. And with a worldwide audience tipped to reach 1 billion, everyone wants to get in on the act.
My precious possession disappeared at airport security
“When I realised what had happened and went back to the conveyor belt, I was met with ‘I don’t understand English’ and blank looks.”
NRL 2024
‘You don’t play 347 NRL games if you have a poor work ethic’: Benji bristles over coaching attack
Benji Marshall shed tears when Lachie Galvin was presented his debut jersey by his family – then later bristled when asked about his work ethic as a new coach.
It took weeks to get an interview with Benji. I had just one question scribbled down to ask him
In his most candid interview since becoming Wests Tigers coach, Marshall opens up on how he intends to lead his beloved club out of the wilderness.
Sydney
Stephenie has battled for years. She’s furious about the latest COVID news
The term “long COVID” should be ditched, according to new research that found no evidence that COVID-19 is more likely to inflict long-term impairment than the flu.
Wanted man chased through inner west in citizen’s arrest
Police were hunting for 32-year-old River Jordan after he destroyed his ankle bracelet, and are now expecting to charge him with an indecent act towards children.
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Food
McDonald’s suffers worldwide outage
Fast-food giant McDonald’s was on Friday night experiencing an outage of its computer systems, which was preventing stores in Australia from processing orders.
As bewildered passers-by looked on, a police car escorted this tram on a night-time trip
The late-night journey marks the first time a tram has rolled through Parramatta’s CBD in 80 years.
Scott Morrison’s farewell Shire dinner canned amid lack of RSVPs
The former PM was promised a huge public farewell in his beloved Sutherland Shire. But RSVPs were more a trickle than a deluge.
WEEKEND READS
She’s a sociopath – and a therapist. This is what she wants you to know about her
Patric Gagne explains the ins, outs and myths of her condition.
Two of Us
After their dad died, these brothers clashed. One letter changed that
Michael and Richard Unsworth used to fight. Now they’re running a garden centre, and their relationship’s in full bloom.
Politics
Government sweats on critical new court challenge on immigration detainees
The High Court will decide if more immigration detainees should be released into the community following a fresh hearing next month.
Business
Australians could lose the right to watch live sport for free
Insiders say there is a ‘regulatory gap’ that means broadcasts of major events could disappear behind a digital paywall.
World
‘Too big to fail’: United States insists AUKUS deal is not sub par
The US Navy this week proposed removing an attack submarine from its 2025 spending plan, but top officials rushed to promise Australia would still get three nuclear submarines.
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Our 11 favourite homes for sale in NSW right now
We’ve rounded up our favourite homes on the market, from a harbourside apartment to a country escape.
Eight of our favourite luxury homes for sale right now
From an elegant home in the nation’s most exclusive street, to a coastal getaway with incredible views - here’s our pick of the bunch.
Good Food
Lifestyle
How female athletes like Camille Herron are going further than ever before
The 42-year-old ultra-marathon runner has broken numerous world records with the aid of new research that is giving us a better understanding of women’s physiology.
Culture
In its final season, Happy Valley reaches a pinnacle few dramas manage
Sarah Lancashire’s Sergeant Catherine Cawood is looking forward to a quiet life, but then human remains are discovered in a reservoir.
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Sport
Sound the Horne: Meet the man tasked with fixing Australian rugby ... no pressure
Is the job of rebuilding rugby’s fortunes in Australia too big for one man? Peter Horne is about to find out.
‘We can shake up the comp’: Why Leilua had to come home to the Dragons
After five years away, Luciano Leilua returns to St George Illawarra as a changed man – and he believes he can help the Red V change their fortunes in 2024.
Opinion
The Fitz Files
Rabbitohs are reeling, now for the recriminations
South Sydney have one win to crow about since the middle of last year - that’s a long time footy fans.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Why Benji Marshall has taken on the NRL’s hardest job
In his most candid interview since becoming Wests Tigers coach, Marshall opens up on how he intends to lead his beloved club out of the wilderness.
NRL round 2 LIVE: Fisher-Harris injured, Luai on report, twice, as Penrith win 26-18; Sharks beat Dogs 25-6
Cronulla’s Dale Finucane lines up for game No.250 as the Sharks eye a 2-0 start to the season before Penrith look to avenge a first-up loss against their bitter rivals.
Why no athletes should be banned from the Paris Olympics
There is an important distinction which must be drawn between athletes and where they come from.
Mankini-clad star could miss Paris Olympics after fracturing pelvis
A month after a ‘mankini’ incident threatened to keep him from Paris, Shane Rose’s dream of attending a fourth Olympics is once again in doubt after a bad fall on Thursday.
Have Your Say
The 30 players Rugby Australia must try to keep
The current crop of Wallabies were winning less than 40 per cent of matches, even before Eddie Jones. No one is indispensable. But, that said...
Paul Cully
Rugby columnist
