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NSW floods
Thousands evacuated along Hawkesbury River as Warragamba continues to spill
Despite the sunny Saturday, emergency services issued 20 evacuation orders overnight, mainly for areas in Sydney’s north-west.
Exclusive
NRL 2024
NRL star’s ex-wife says ‘the game does not take the safety of women seriously’
Kirra Wilden, the former wife of Michael Jennings, is up in arms over the NRL’s decision to allow him to resume his career at the Roosters.
Opinion
Defamation
So much litigation, so little clarity: The Lehrmann case is a sordid labyrinth
For so many involved, the grimy details of this defamation trial have strayed far from natural justice.
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
Analysis
Housing crisis
How the rental crisis ate its way into the middle class
Renters will prove a political powerhouse at the 2027 election. Will the Minns government have done enough to help them?
Exclusive
Title Deeds
Liam Hemsworth plots $14.6 million designer digs in Byron Bay hinterland
The house won’t be nearly visible from space like his big brother Chris’s place, but including land cost it will set him back more than $20 million.
Young couple with parents in tow nab pint-sized $1.66m Newtown house
After a fierce battle of the first home buyers, the winners picked up a quaint two-bedroom home with period features.
The parenting decision that has left Vaucluse Public with more funding than schools in Penrith
Numerous schools in Sydney’s east are bringing in more taxpayer cash per student than some of Sydney’s most disadvantaged pockets, a Sun-Herald analysis can reveal.
How shopping centres plan to avoid becoming ghost malls
They seem no longer to be just a place to buy things, they’re supposedly an “opportunity for improvement and personal development”.
Analysis
EPL
Why Ange’s Spurs still have a role to play in ‘title race’
Spurs are in a unique position: they have the chance to severely dent Arsenal’s title hopes, but also need their fiercest rivals to go as deep as possible in Europe for their own sake.
Opinion
NRL 2024
The moment Latrell Mitchell stopped NSW premier in his tracks
A moment of maturity from the Souths star in Moree during the week gave Chris Minns an insight into his passion for First Nations people and Indigenous rights.
Danny Weidler
Sport columnist
Opinion
Five Minutes with Fitz
I’ve sent Bob Dylan love letters for years, and I just got a reply!
When I interviewed legendary music promoter Michael Chugg this week, he had a surprise for me.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
This ‘Pearl of southern Italy’ is having a definite moment
Food is the beating heart of this part of the world, so to know Puglia is to know its cuisine.
I did one of Australia’s greatest treks the easy way (and it wasn’t that easy)
For 90 years, walkers have been discovering the Tasmanian bush, and perhaps something about themselves, as they trek the Overland’s Track’s 65 kilometres
‘It feels exposing’: Teaching Gen Z to pick up the phone
As employers continue to return staff to the office, the generation who started work in the pandemic are struggling at the water cooler. And on the phone.
‘I’m no longer the person who feels like they shouldn’t be at the party’: Kirsten Dunst
She’s been a movie star since she was 11, but it’s only now, 30 years later, that the actor feels that she’s arrived.
Opinion
Health insurance
How to manage now private health insurance costs are (seriously) rising
If you want to keep your coverage but can’t find the extra money, there are a number of options available.
Victoria Devine
Money columnist
Opinion
Ask an expert
My property is too big for me to get the pension. What can I do?
While being on acreage can be pleasant, the size of your property can risk stymieing your pension options.
Paul Benson
Money contributor
NRL 2024
Dolphins 26 Wests Tigers 16
Dolphins’ injury crisis: Four things learnt from triumph over Tigers
The Dolphins’ third win of the season came at a cost with injuries to star trio Herbie Farnworth, Thomas Flegler and Felise Kaufusi.
GPS data shows Dearden’s remarkable speed in ‘tackle of the century’ on Cobbo
Data has revealed just how fast North Queensland co-captain Tom Dearden was running when he produced one of the best covering tackles in the game’s history.
Sydney
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.
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
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.
WEEKEND READS
‘Sports luxe tomboy’: Matildas star Kyah Simon’s off-field style
“I love my designer brands and like styling elevated, classic pieces into my everyday wardrobe.”
‘I married my first crush when I was 22’: Matt Shirvington on finding love so young
The Sunrise host and former athlete met his now-wife, Jessie, when they were both in year 12.
Politics
Julie Bishop named United Nations special envoy for Myanmar
Myanmar has been locked in civil war since the army took power from Aung Suu Kyi’s elected government in 2021.
Business
Netflix House and Barbie’s mansion put immersive experience on the map
New immersive experiences are being developed to give people the chance to be a part of their favourite films and TV shows.
World
World’s oldest man, 111, says weekly fish and chips are key to his long life
“Visits to the chippy keep me young,” says the Englishman holding the new Guinness World Record.
Opinion
This is how cancel culture ends. Thank you, JK Rowling
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
The sick joke that insults our new GG – and Beyonce
Julia Baird
Journalist, broadcaster, historian and author
Forget siblings, the best family relationship is cousins
Richard Glover
Broadcaster and columnist
Please, Teddy, after 10 concussions you need to call it a day
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
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Property
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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
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.
Culture
Albanese reckons they’re legends, but Radio Birdman are ready for a rest
The mercurial Sydney band’s 50th anniversary tour will probably be their last because even trailblazers need to sit down.
Opinion
WordPlay
When it comes to catchphrases, this film goes straight to the poolroom
David Astle
Crossword compiler and ABC Radio Melbourne presenter
Traveller
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Exclusive
NRL 2024
‘The game does not take the safety of women seriously’: Jennings’ ex-wife slams NRL
Kirra Wilden, the former wife of the controversial Roosters star, is up in arms over the NRL’s decision to allow him to resume his career.
Opinion
NRL 2024
The moment Latrell Mitchell stopped the NSW premier in his tracks
A moment of maturity from the Souths star in Moree during the week gave Chris Minns an insight into his passion for First Nations people and Indigenous rights.
Danny Weidler
Sport columnist
Analysis
EPL
Why Ange’s Spurs still have a role to play in Premier League ‘title race’
Spurs are in a unique position: they have the chance to severely dent Arsenal’s title hopes, but also need their fiercest rivals to go as deep as possible in Europe for their own sake.
Opinion
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
Daly Cherry-Evans orchestrates stunning win for Sea Eagles, Warriors put South Sydney to the sword
The Sea Eagles dealt the Panthers just their second loss of the season, while the Warriors win over South Sydney sees the Rabbitohs sink to the bottom of the ladder.
Super Rugby as it happened: Waratahs woes continue with 40-16 loss against Brumbies
Join us for all the live action at GIO Stadium as two old Australian rivals go head-to-head at 7.30pm in Canberra.
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.
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.
