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Extreme weather
Don’t be lulled by blue skies, warns premier, as transport chaos continues to plague Sydney
Multiple Sydney areas have been told to evacuate or prepare to do so as the weather bureau issues severe warnings for the city and the state’s south.
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LoadingResidents evacuating parts of Sydney as Warragamba Dam hits capacity
Suburbs on Sydney’s fringes are facing the threat of significant flooding as intense storms slowly shift south.
Day one of The Championships to go ahead despite soaking at Randwick
Despite 228 millimetres of rain at Randwick racecourse in the past 48 hours, the first day of The Championships will go ahead as planned on Saturday.
Through our eyes: Sydney’s wild weather
After a wild night of downpour, Herald photographers have been out documenting the destruction and effects of rising, hazardous flooding.
‘Very desirable’: Sydney’s top suburbs if you can’t afford the inner city
They offer houses on large blocks of land and proximity to sought-after schools, even if they are a little further out of the way.
The $16 million tugs on front line against calamity on Sydney Harbour
Engage Rascal is one of two new state-of-the-art tugs working to prevent a disaster like the bridge collapse in Baltimore.
Seven’s deadly sins: The questionable culture of the network and Mark Llewellyn
The spotlight has been turned back onto Seven’s current affairs show after the Lehrmann interviews blew up a tight triumvirate, with spectacular consequences.
Analysis
Parliament House
Taylor Auerbach took us down the rabbit hole – and Justice Lee brought us back
The defamation case of Bruce Lehrmann was again captivated by the sensational claims of former Spotlight producer Taylor Auerbach.
Opinion
Opinion
Seven’s grubby Spotlight ‘exclusive’ puts my beloved trade to shame
Ray Martin
Veteran broadcaster and journalist
At 66, Neil Perry thought he’d be retired. Instead, he’s transforming Double Bay
Can one restaurateur lift a suburb from the doldrums? Three eateries in, with two more scheduled, this one’s trying his darnedest.
Alexandra has been in pain for eight years. New treatment is helping her cope
The emotional side of chronic pain is often overlooked. Now, a new approach to treatment is attempting to address the oversight.
Opinion
Gender equality
The sick joke that insults our new GG – and Beyonce
I’m growing increasingly intolerant of pervasive negativity, and this week’s reaction to Mostyn becoming governor-general set me off again.
Julia Baird
Journalist, broadcaster, historian and author
Exclusive
NRL 2024
Tedesco opens up on latest head knock
The Roosters skipper suffered the 10th concussion of his career while attempting a tackle during Friday night’s loss to the Bulldogs.
Very few can hit a shot like Cameron Smith did at The Masters. But he has one major problem
Australia’s best hope at The Masters went and played the course last month with his dad. He walked away feeling conditions will suit him.
Interview
Lunch with
Ego, pain and ADHD: The unusual determination of Dave Hughes
Lying on the beach in agony, waiting for an ambulance that never showed up, one thing was clear to the comedian: this would definitely make it into his stand-up show.
Sacha Baron-Cohen and Isla Fisher announce split
The Borat star and Australian actress posted picture of themselves in tennis gear on social media announcing their divorce.
Unfair fee pushed cost of my Australian passport over $500
“I know Australian passports are expensive but it seems if you renew overseas you are now hit with an additional fee of $155.”
NRL 2024
Bulldogs 30 Roosters 26
Young sent off and Tedesco KO’d as the Bulldogs defy an 11-man Roosters
Dragons slip up on a wet and wild night in Newcastle
Parramatta target Zac Lomax was one of the few shining lights for St George Illawarra on a soggy night in the Hunter Valley.
Opinion
The game has changed. Wingers’ values should be soaring like Coates
Wantaway Dragon Zac Lomax has allowed himself to be caught in a time warp of the game’s own making where centres are still more valued than finishers.
Roy Masters
Sports Columnist
Sydney
Why Carrie Fellner spent nearly a decade chasing the story of ‘forever chemicals’
From Williamtown, to Minnesota in the US and Wreck Bay on the NSW South Coast, Fellner has tracked the toxic trail of destruction left by a corporate giant.
Analysis
State Parliament
The nine marginal seats that could cement Labor in power for a decade
There’s a very good reason the premier has full confidence in his housing blitz.
‘It’s like the Bronx’: Drummoyne becomes unlikely focus of drug war
The tentacles of Sydney’s multibillion-dollar drug war have reached the affluent suburb, where locals walking dogs have been approached by the “security” of alleged criminal gangs.
‘Most stadiums don’t have roofs’: Minns blows whistle on Accor dream
But a feasibility study will investigate the cheaper option of installing a fixed, non-retractable roof at the 83,000-seat stadium in Olympic Park.
Updated
Defamation
Network Ten takes aim at Seven’s ‘perverse universe’
Taylor Auerbach gave explosive evidence that Bruce Lehrmann invoiced Seven for a “bender” including cocaine and sex workers.
WEEKEND READS
Dicey Topics
Sex before, not after, a romantic dinner – and other advice from Alison Roman
The New York-based cook and food writer on weighing up expiry dates, dining with political opposites – and how history will judge meat-eaters.
Australia’s 52 top wineries of 2024
Raise a glass to the highlights of The Real Review’s pick of almost 400 wineries, plus must-try drops, the biggest movers and the highest-rating regions.
Politics
Exclusive
Liberal Party
Liberal Party needs more women MPs: Tony Abbott
The former prime minister rejected quotas for the Liberal Party but said it needed greater ethnic and gender diversity.
Business
Opinion
Retirement living
Want to feel fulfilled in retirement? Work out your ‘tipping point’
As life expectancy increases, many are rejecting the all-or-nothing concept of retirement, and looking for ways to stay fulfilled in our older age.
Bec Wilson
Money contributor
World
‘Inexcusable’: Angry Australia condemns aid worker killings, Israel suspends two officers
The Israeli military has dismissed two army officers who were involved in the operation that killed Australian Zomi Frankcom and six fellow aid workers.
Opinion
Latrell Mitchell is the most important person in NSW. Why is he being booed?
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
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Title Deeds
James Packer’s former bestie makes good coin property flipping
Matthew “Ched” Csidei once earned a living as the sidekick of James Packer, but his latest project has certainly proved lucrative.
Our seven favourite Sydney homes for sale right now
From a renovated whaler’s cottage to a corner-block designer terrace, we’ve got you covered.
Good Food
Lifestyle
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Fashion retail
Saving the planet, one fancy frock at a time
There’s a new trend in fashion: sustainability, with many shoppers no longer trying before they buy, merely renting.
Opinion
Sunday Life
Boomers are afraid to sell the family home and downsize. Can you blame us?
Jane Caro
Novelist, author and commentator
Culture
Analysis
Sydney Theatre Company
‘Gargantuan ambition’: A review of Kip Williams’ tenure at the STC
From Dorian Gray to The Harp in the South, Williams’ appointment as artistic director was a gamble that paid off for the STC board.
Opinion
WordPlay
When it comes to catchphrases, this film goes straight to the poolroom
David Astle
Crossword compiler and ABC Radio Melbourne presenter
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NRL 2024
Please, Teddy, after 10 concussions you need to call it a day
James Tedesco was knocked out again on Friday night. I fear it leaves him in the early stages of what fellow Roosters Jake Friend and Boyd Cordner went through.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Western Force sign Beale for rest of Super Rugby season
The former Wallabies playmaker will return to elite rugby with the Perth-based club after signing a short-term injury replacement deal.
Exclusive
NRL 2024
‘Not career threatening’: Tedesco plays down concussion fears
The Roosters skipper suffered the 10th concussion of his career while attempting a tackle during Friday night’s loss to the Bulldogs.
Very few can hit a shot like Cameron Smith did at The Masters. But he has one major problem
Australia’s best hope at The Masters went and played the course last month with his dad. He walked away feeling conditions will suit him.
‘Not for the faint-hearted’: What it’s like to drop $30 million ... in one race
After missing the start in the Golden Slipper, boom colt Storm Boy is looking for victory and tens of millions of potential earnings at stud at Randwick on Saturday.
‘Every fighter’s dream’: What drove Tszyu to take big, bloody gamble in Vegas
There are two things most prizefighters chase their whole career: money and legacy, in that order.
Why the Road Runner of rugby is making an irresistible case for Wallabies selection
Brumbies try-scoring machine Corey Toole is the fastest man in Australian rugby and after two seasons his highlights reel is already ridiculously long.
Have Your Say
‘I don’t think we’ll ever get to the end of it’: Swans great despairs about ongoing racism
Michael O’Loughlin discusses the racism he faced as a junior player, supporting Indigenous kids, the Voice referendum and Adam Goodes.
