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The Warragamba Dam spill last week.

The plan to save our drinking water without flooding Sydney

Premier Chris Minns was Labor’s shadow water minister when he first proposed lowering the capacity of Warragamba Dam.

Councils were stripped of planning powers. This mayor wants to go further

The construction site for the Parramatta metro station.

Parramatta’s lord mayor says the state government was right to take away some planning powers – and councils need more reforms.

Minns orders review of senior bureaucrats paid for ‘not doing a job’

The revolving door of police media minders under Karen Webb has cost taxpayers almost $700,000, new documents have revealed.

The chief of America’s biggest bank is worried. That’s bad news for all of us

“We want to be very, very competitive on pay.“: JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon.

Jamie Dimon is one of the most powerful people in the world. His annual letter to shareholders contains an alarming scenario. Australia would not be immune.

Stephen Bartholomeusz
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Albanese announces new head of Australian Defence Force

David Johnston, a naval officer who has been the nation’s second most senior military figure since 2018, will replace long-serving Defence Chief Angus Campbell.

Lachlan Young is accused of murdering Hannah McGuire.

Accused killer of 23-year-old woman faces her family in court

Hannah McGuire’s alleged killer, 21-year-old Lachlan Young, appeared in court as her devastated family watched on from the gallery.

LAB08:SEINFELD:BURBANK,CALIFORNIA,14MAY98 - A scene from the final epsiode of the hit television series "Seinfeld," which was telecast May 14 is shown in this publicity photograph.  Shown in a courtroom scene are (L-R) at table Phil Morris, Jerry Seinfeld, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Jason Alexander, and Michael Richards.  In gallery (L-R) Estelle Harris, Jerry Stiller, Liz Sheridan and Barney Martin.  fsp/HO-Photo by Joey Del Valle/NBC REUTERS

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This mix 𝄒n𝄒 match menu is a taste of Sydney on a plate, but is it too much of a good thing?

The bakar chicken blends  Indonesian and Lebanese influences.

Flavours from all over the city make unusual friends on Penelope’s adventurous menu.

Australia takes on the world in an Olympic-year Lego challenge

Master builders from Germany, France, Denmark and the US will face off against Australian teams in the new season of Lego Masters.

Latrell apologises for brain snap as Bunnies bank on speed and youth

Latrell Mitchell.

Latrell Mitchell will not walk away from the Rabbitohs after fronting his teammates at training having copped a three-week ban from the disastrous loss to the Warriors.

Gorry, Hunt in doubt for Olympics as Matildas’ casualties near double figures

Katrina Gorry had surgery on her injured ankle last week.

Tony Gustavsson is preparing to roll out a new-look, experimental team for one of the Matildas’ final outings before Paris 2024.

Troll fined for ‘vile’ online referee abuse during World Cup

A 22-year-old Australian man sent “vile and toxic” online abuse in a drunken rage to a Rugby World Cup match official and his family.

Trump’s abortion statement angers conservatives and gives Biden campaign a new target

Donald Trump’s stake in his social media company Trump Media is now worth some $US4.6 billion

In releasing his video, Trump tried to put to rest an issue seen as a general election liability.

‘A pencil is not a weapon, but it can be’: What does Australia send to Israel?

The government says Australia does not supply weaponry to Israel. Meanwhile, some groups are campaigning to immediately stop military exports. Who is telling the truth?

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Nation, split by Trump v Biden, comes together for moment that won’t return for 40 years

For almost four minutes there’s nothing but ethereal serenity. All I can see in the distance is the black silhouette of the moon surrounded by the pearly glow of the sun’s corona.

Farrah Tomazin
Farrah Tomazin

North America correspondent

The Sydney Opera House’s 50th is being celebrated on the other side of the world.

Stunning exhibition hints at what Sydney’s most famous building might have been

A new exhibition traces Sydney Opera House’s evolution from architect Jorn Utzon’s earliest, fledgling ideas to its famously complex construction.

Google may be about to make the biggest strategy change in its history

Google’s strategy in dominating search via paid default status on phones is coming under antitrust scrutiny.

Google is weighing up charging customers to use its AI products. We should be begging it to.

Matthew Lynn

At its heart, Bruce Pascoe’s Black Duck is a love story of both people and Country

Author Tony Birch reviews a deeply philosophical book by Pascoe and his partner Lyn Harwood about their personal growth and the need to live humbly with the land.

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Russell Crowe and Wayne Bennett
Opinion

‘I miss you blokes’: It’s time for Crowe to pick up the phone to Bennett

There is only one man who can pull South Sydney out of the mire while Bennett has unfinished business - with himself and Souths.

Andrew Webster
Andrew Webster

Chief Sports Writer

‘I’m proud of what we can do for players’: Why the Roosters brought Jennings back

‘I’m proud of what we can do for players’: Why the Roosters brought Jennings back

Trent Robinson says the premiership-heavyweights understand why the NRL won’t acknowledge their veteran centre’s 300th game due to his off-field history.

Sydney

Craig McLachlan enters NSW Supreme Court with partner Vanessa Scammell in May.

Craig McLachlan gets a fresh start thanks to Seven and Max Markson

The actor, who dropped a defamation case against this masthead over allegations of sexual harassment, is trying for a career comeback.

‘Drop the phone, drop the laptop now’: Inside a dark web drug bust

‘Drop the phone, drop the laptop now’: Inside a dark web drug bust

Three friends in their 20s sat in a BMW on a Bella Vista suburban street. Then the police moved in.

Woman who had a stroke days after giving birth hits out at doctors

Cassidi-Rae Amosa.

Cassidi-Rae Amosa has told an inquiry her stroke – suffered nine days after giving birth – could have been prevented if doctors had taken her concerns seriously.

‘Branch stacking’ and blood-letting: Inside Labor’s factional war games

Uncertainty over the future of Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp is leading to intense factional brawling in the deep-red Labor city.

The spectre of an anti-corruption inquiry hanging over Tim Crakanthorp has led to jostling between rival left-wing factions over his prized NSW seat.

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Courts

‘It had nothing to do with Nazis’: Man denies making salute at soccer match

Dominik Sieben allegedly made the salute at a Sydney Australia Cup final match between Sydney United 58FC and Macarthur FC in Octover 2022.

The 24-year-old said he was holding a beer in one hand and cheering on his team with the other and TV footage “twisted” what happened, as he and two others were charged under new laws.

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Latrell Mitchell.

Latrell apologises for brain snap as Bunnies bank on speed and youth

Latrell Mitchell will not walk away from the Rabbitohs after fronting his teammates at training having copped a three-week ban from the disastrous loss to the Warriors.

Katrina Gorry had surgery on her injured ankle last week.

Gorry, Hunt in doubt for Olympics as Matildas prepare for ‘experimental’ friendly

Tony Gustavsson’s casualty ward is nearing double figures, and it remains unclear whether some first-choice starters will recover in time for Paris 2024.

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Brisbane troll fined for ‘vile’ online ref abuse during Rugby World Cup

A Brisbane man has been fined $1000 and given a 12-month good behaviour bond for abusing a Rugby World Cup match official and his family.

Nestory Irankunda had two assists against Perth Glory on Sunday.

Irankunda declines approach to join Olyroos for Paris 2024 qualifiers

He was left out of the squad due to concerns for his “wellbeing” last week. Now the most exciting talent in the Australian game has turned down a last-minute opportunity to wear the green and gold.

Winx’s filly is led by Paddy Sheehan.

Secret vets, private security and a US tycoon on the end of the phone: Inside filly’s $10m sale

It’s the most amount of money ever paid for a filly in the world, but does it guarantee she will be any good as a racehorse?

Michael Jennings in his return to the NRL last Friday night against the Bulldogs.

‘I’m proud of what we can do for players’: Why the Roosters brought Jennings back

Trent Robinson says the premiership-heavyweights understand why the NRL won’t acknowledge their veteran centre’s 300th game due to his off-field history.

Russell Crowe and Wayne Bennett
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NRL 2024

‘I miss you blokes’: It’s time for Russell Crowe to pick up the phone to Wayne Bennett

There is only one man who can pull South Sydney out of the mire while Bennett has unfinished business - with himself and Souths.

Andrew Webster
Andrew Webster

Chief Sports Writer

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