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‘A playground for degenerates’: The dark corners of an Australian streaming giant
Kick.com, the second largest livestreaming platform in the world, was created by an Australian billionaire. It’s increasingly known for content that crosses the line.
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How To Poison a Planet
As kids they splashed in the bubbles. Then these sisters got the same one-in-a-million tumour
There are burning questions about the health effects of the “forever chemicals” that are in us all.
Opinion
Federal Reserve
Trump’s think tanks are planning an assault on the Fed’s independence
If Donald Trump regains the US presidency, his policies will clash with the Federal Reserve Board’s key mandate of providing price stability.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
The unloved Sydney highway that could lead the way for Parramatta Road
A grand plan to transform this noisy and congested road has taken a long time. But it might yet show the way for the city’s other arterial roads - including the one that has defied governments for decades.
Luxurious Wahroonga house with a bedroom for the dog sells for $9.1 million
The owners converted the old office into bedroom for their Tibetan mastiff, that was “looked after like a prince”, with a custom-built shower space.
Sydney fine diner closes after just six months, but it’s better news for customers
In an effort to keep customers spending, restaurants are dropping their prices. Here are some great dining specials worth seeking out.
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NRL 2024
Roosters star makes shock decision to retire
Three-time premiership-winner Luke Keary has decided to finish his decorated career, two months after signing a contract extension.
Man charged over alleged street fight with Paul Kent
A man will face court charged with affray after an alleged incident involving the senior News Corp journalist on Saturday night was filmed and circulated on social media.
Opinion
Crime
Men who kill their partners were little boys once. What went wrong?
A legion of men will follow the Andrew Tates of this world down their hateful road. Others want to talk about what it means to be a man and re-examine the instructions they were given.
David Leser
Senior freelance writer
Analysis
Interest rates
When interest rates eventually fall, banks will face a critical decision
In previous cycles of interest-rate changes, the major banks often responded in ways that helped boost their profits. Would they use those tactics today?
‘Mistaken identity’ arson attack leaves two people with third-degree burns
Police have released CCTV of two masked men allegedly setting fire to a western Sydney home.
AstraZeneca admits for first time its COVID vaccine can cause rare side effect
Lawyers argue the vaccine produced a side effect which has had a devastating effect on a small number of families.
Hanson’s tweet led to a torrent of racist abuse against Faruqi, court told
The Greens senator was subject to a “predictable” torrent of racist abuse after the One Nation leader told her to “piss off back to Pakistan” in a social media post, the Federal Court has heard.
Kyle & Jackie O have exported their Sydney radio show. What do the new listeners think?
The controversial Sydney radio hosts have debuted in Melbourne. Their first show was brash and explicit, but will it make new fans?
‘I thought I had been stood up’: Curtis Stone on meeting his wife of 10 years
From a blind date to literally falling at one’s feet, here’s how the earth moved for five celebrity couples.
The world’s most underrated countries for food
If you’re looking for your next great meal in this moveable feast we call life, it might be time to head to these often-overlooked places.
NRL 2024
Sharks ruin Ricky’s 500th as they wreak havoc in Canberra
Ricky Stuart celebrated his 500th match as coach but Cronulla spoiled the party with a Nicho Hynes-inspired 40-0 romp.
Lomax asked for coaching clause in his new Eels contract
Zac Lomax wanted to play under Brad Arthur and requested a clause in his deal to join Parramatta. The Eels were emphatic in their response.
Sydney
Council workers accused of Islamophobic chants directed at Muslim mayor
Liverpool Council union workers chanted “Put some pork on your fork” and held up a plastic pig in a protest directed at the city’s mayor, Ned Mannoun.
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Domestic violence
Amani’s dad murdered her mum. Now she says leaders must listen
Women cannot be left with a choice of poverty or evil, advocates argue, as data reveals which parts of Sydney are most afflicted by domestic assault.
Controversial former Sydney mayor runs for council again
Khal Asfour was dumped from Labor’s NSW Upper House ticket over an expenses scandal. But he’s seeking re-election to Canterbury-Bankstown council in September.
Groundhog Day: a stubborn bout of rain is coming to Sydney
Monday will cap off a glorious run of sunny weather before a week of rain sets in, with the potential for heavy downpours by the weekend.
Stabbed bishop returns to pulpit with a message two weeks after alleged terrorist attack
Wearing an eye patch, Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel delivered his sermon.
Politics
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Gender pay gap
Unions push for 9 per cent pay boost in sectors dominated by women
The Australian Council of Trade Unions is calling for the significant pay boost to be applied to awards in largely feminised occupations.
Business
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Sharemarket
ASX opens higher after Alphabet, Microsoft help Wall Street rally
Stocks have broadly been under pressure this month after hopes withered for multiple cuts to interest rates this year by the Federal Reserve.
World
Israel preparing for ICC arrest warrants, including for Netanyahu
Israeli and foreign officials increasingly believe the International Criminal Court is preparing to issue arrest warrants for senior Israeli and Hamas officials.
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Property
Priced out: Home buying hurdle nearly doubles in half a generation
Potential home buyers are facing sky-high savings goals unimaginable even a decade ago, and looking for solutions to bridge the gap.
In-demand Sydney suburbs where house prices jumped the most
Some of Sydney’s strongest house price growth over the past year hasn’t been where you’d expect, as demand outpaces the supply of homes.
Good Food
Recipe collection
Midweek dinner
14 simple dinners that go straight to the sauce
Lifestyle
Are you getting dirty enough? Experts say it can improve health
Whether you’re gardening or doing a mud run, there are countless health benefits to playing in the dirt.
Culture
Judges urge contestants to dare to dream, before destroying one of them
It’s the first elimination of the season and it’s all about sobby backstories and food dreams.
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NRL 2024
Roosters star Keary makes shock decision to retire
The three-time premiership winner will finish his decorated career at the end of the season, two months after signing a contract extension.
Analysis
Workplace safety
When team building becomes soul destroying
In elite contact sports where toughness is a revered quality, there can be little difference between galvanising a player’s potential and potentially damaging it.
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Super Netball
‘Deep scars’: Netball’s highest-profile critic has been appointed to its board
Netball great Liz Ellis, an outspoken critic of Netball Australia for its handling of the series of off-court dramas that upended the sport, has been appointed to its board.
‘Stressful’: Waratahs provide update on Coleman’s coaching future
Rugby Australia has finished its review into the Waratahs program and Coleman, in the third and final year of his contract, has been seeking clarity.
Round-up
Women's Super League
Fowler brilliace keeps Man City on top in title race, but blow for Ange as Spurs lose to Arsenal
The title battles in both the English Premier League and Women’s Super League remain neck and neck, but there were contrasting fortunes for Aussies Ange Postecoglou and Mary Fowler.
You little Ripper: Smith’s team takes out dramatic LIV event, but it could mean so much more
Cameron Smith, Marc Leishman, Lucas Herbert and Matt Jones rode a wave of home emotion all the way to two play-off holes in scenes comparable to the Ryder Cup.
Lomax asked for coaching clause in his new Eels contract
Zac Lomax wanted to play under Brad Arthur and requested a clause in his deal to join Parramatta. The Eels were emphatic in their response.
Have Your Say
Kiwis open to an Anzac Day Bledisloe – but based on this weekend, there’s no need
A round of trans-Tasman clashes in Super Rugby was compelling and showed the competition is flying.
