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Labor’s promise to Australians: cheap gas for decades to come
New gas projects will gain stronger federal support in a Labor pledge to deliver affordable gas to customers for decades to come, as it warns of shortages within four years unless the nation boosts supply.
Opinion
Political leadership
Albanese’s is an ‘experimental’ government – and it looks like it’s failing
As society splinters, and teals and Greens take seats in the lower house, minority government might soon be the norm.
Shaun Carney
Columnist
Households bank on tax cuts and anti-inflation budget plans
Tax cuts, worth on average $1888, and a further round of cost-of-living measures will be at the heart of Jim Chalmers’ third budget.
It will be faster to take a train to the existing airport than a bus to the new one
Forecast journey times show it will take about an hour to travel on new bus services to Western Sydney Airport from nearby urban centres.
Opinion
Sydney councils
Book ban uncovers uncomfortable truths for Labor in Sydney’s west
To suggest Christou was only responding to the wishes of his community is to ignore the broader disquiet in western and south-western Sydney.
Alexandra Smith
State Political Editor
Updated
Police
Woman stabbed outside Sydney gym, former partner a suspect
A 39-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed multiple times by a man with whom police say she was previously in a relationship.
‘Thank you for living’: Bondi survivor meets her superhero
Liya Barko nearly died when she was stabbed at Westfield Bondi Junction, but she was saved by a tall, calm man in a green T-shirt. Now she’s finally met Wayne Tolver-Banks.
Rambo-style hunting knives for sale at Westfield shopping centre
Long-bladed knives, swords and axes are being sold at a kiosk in Westfield Hornsby just weeks after a knife attack claimed the lives of six people at Westfield Bondi Junction.
Exclusive
Domestic violence
Study every death, tackle alcohol: DV commissioner’s urgent advice
Australia’s inaugural domestic violence commissioner this week convened 70 hand-picked experts for emergency talks that will shape the advice she gives to governments.
Renters would be nearly $4 billion better off under a rent freeze
Tenants would have saved as much as $3000 over the 12 months to March, and proponents say the cash would be life-changing.
‘Great power on the cheap’: China free rides on US diplomacy in the Middle East
China is playing a calculated strategic game in the Middle East, positioning itself as a peace-brokering alternative to the US.
You come at Kyle Sandilands’ salary, you best not miss
The crude, rude and fabulously wealthy shock jock’s salary details could be handed to opposing lawyers after the radio industry lost a fight in the Copyright Tribunal.
Opinion
Concussion crisis
Why I will continue to argue for concussion victims – past and future
The column written by my colleague last week shocked me, but this issue is far bigger than a difference of opinion.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Opinion
NRL 2024
This is the most important three weeks of Hynes’ career
Over the next month, the Sharks star can prove he belongs at Origin level.
Andrew Johns
League columnist
Surprising airlines you can use your Qantas points with
You don’t have to use your points flying with Qantas. Sometimes the better deal comes from hopping aboard a partner airline.
After 30 years, this TV show has never been more relevant
Long before the Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial, Frontline eviscerated the priorities and practices of a sometimes-dubious business.
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Coming soon
This new Italian beachfront eatery from a hatted chef could put Manly on the dining map
The a’Mare and Ormeggio at The Spit chef is planning a number of “rias” (outlets) under the one roof.
NRL 2024
Updated
‘A call you never want to get’: Pearson understands Southwell’s Origin pain
NSW halfback Rachael Pearson knows more than most how Jesse Southwell feels after missing out on the Origin opener. A year ago, she was in her shoes.
From man of the match to NSW outcast – but Origin is last thing on Walker’s mind
In the last Origin match, the Souths star was the best player on the field. But on the cusp of a milestone game, he knows his odds of suiting up this year are long.
Sydney
Exclusive
Hunter Valley tragedy
Hunter Valley bus driver addicted to drugs, took pills before fatal crash
The bus driver, who killed 10 people in a crash last year, had a long history of opioid abuse that concerned doctors and employers.
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State Parliament
Buying a home? The building commissioner has a message for you
The state’s departing construction tsar David Chandler says buyers now have unprecedented powers at their disposal before purchasing a property.
‘Sydney’s best-kept secret’: Inside the hub that is flying beneath the radar
Covering a site the size of Sydney’s CBD, a vast hub in the city’s south-west is the most important piece of infrastructure that few know about.
‘Glute master’ influencer banned by healthcare watchdog
Khadije Dandachli is accused of posing as a nurse and injecting unknown substances into the buttocks of patients, allegations she denies.
Exclusive
Crime
‘Cleaning cars’: How an alleged murder syndicate was blown open
Toufik Hamze, 64, and his son Salim, 18, were gunned down outside their Sydney home. This is how police tracked down the organised crime figures they say ordered the teen’s death.
SEE & DO
This breakthrough Australian director is back with a safe house for misfits
Goran Stolevski changed his behaviour while filming in his homophobic home country. His partner almost paid the ultimate price.
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Drunk, grumpy and racist: the problematic genius of Patricia Highsmith
Our critics give their verdicts on the biggest shows around town.
Politics
Home Affairs hammered over trafficking investigation failures
Auditor-general damns Home Affairs’ handling of migration agents after finding inadequate supervision and poor complaint handling.
Business
Multinationals push back, blaming supermarkets for rising prices
Global companies like Nestle, Unilever, Coca-Cola and Mars face the possibility of a further inquiry into their role in rising grocery prices.
World
Analysis
US Votes 2024
Stormy Daniels tells a story of sex with Trump as he listens in disgust
The 45-year-old disclosed intimate details about the former president, so much so that the judge baulked at some of the testimony.
Ben Protess, Jonah E. Bromwich, Maggie Haberman, Michael Rothfeld and Jonathan Swan
Opinion
PM’s response to China jet incident will do little to deter aggression
Matthew Knott
National correspondent
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Property
Eight of our favourite luxury homes for sale right now
From a private sandy beach to equestrian facilities for horse lovers and a 15-metre pool, we’ve rounded up our pick of the bunch.
‘They’d rather give you one million bucks’: Average home deposits soar
Many property buyers who are left in the market now have extraordinary wealth – often from family.
Good Food
Lifestyle
The best outfit transformations at the Met Gala after-parties
Competing after-parties were a chance for guests Janelle Monáe, Usher and Kendall Jenner to undress to impress again.
Culture
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Live music
New rule could force superstars like Taylor Swift to promote Aussie musicians
The Australian music industry has united in a campaign to help boost the struggling live scene.
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Opinion
Concussion crisis
Why I will continue to argue for concussion victims – past and future
The column written by my colleague last week shocked me, but this issue is far bigger than a difference of opinion.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Opinion
NRL 2024
Why this is the most important three weeks of Nicho Hynes’ career
Over the next month, the Sharks have a golden chance to shake their tag as flat-track bullies – and their star man can prove he belongs at Origin level.
Andrew Johns
League columnist
From man of the match to NSW outcast – but Origin is last thing on Cody Walker’s mind
In the last Origin match, the Souths star was the best player on the field. But on the cusp of a milestone game, he knows his odds of suiting up this year are long.
Wallabies prop sent to Waratahs in historic deal as Jorgensen suffers another serious injury
A World Cup player has flown from Melbourne to help the injury-plagued Waratahs, but there is more trouble for Max Jorgensen.
From Socceroos and Pele to a drug den. Now this stadium has been reborn
The condemned grandstand at the old St George Stadium, or Barton Park, was a magnet for anti-social behaviour. But a new redevelopment has ensured a broken piece of Sydney’s proud sporting history has been restored.
Updated
Around the clubs
Crichton ready for To’o, Turuva and test of Bulldogs’ finals credentials
Triple premiership winner Stephen Crichton will feel the full force of the Panthers for the first time on Friday night.
Updated
State of Origin
‘A phone call you never want to get’: Why Pearson feels Southwell’s Origin pain
NSW halfback Rachael Pearson knows more than most how Jesse Southwell feels after missing out on the Origin opener. A year ago, she was in her shoes.
Have Your Say
Panthers or Roosters? Why David Fifita is weighing up Titanic decision
As the deadline for a decision looms, we weigh up the best option for the NRL’s most in-demand man, David Fifita.
