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Warragamba Dam set to spill as persistent rain sparks flood warning
The Warragamba Dam, which supplies the bulk of Sydney’s drinking water, is close to full capacity after days of persistent rain and will probably spill in the coming hours.
- by Megan Gorrey
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AFL 2024
AFL 2024 round nine LIVE updates: Albanese joins Hawks song as Dons try to mount comeback against Giants
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as AFL Saturday plays out.
- by Roy Ward, Danny Russell and Andrew Wu
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NRL 2024
NRL round 10 LIVE: St George Illawarra Dragons v South Sydney Rabbitohs at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium
All eyes will be on Latrell Mitchell as he returns from suspension, but will it be enough for injury-hit Souths as they take on a Dragons side looking to bounce back from two defeats?
- by Phil Mitchell and Christian Nicolussi
How a rare chat with Ange turned Broxham into a legend
Melbourne Victory legend Leigh Broxham is preparing for what will likely be his last game at AAMI Park on Sunday, as he recalled how now Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou changed his career.
- by Roy Ward
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Israel orders evacuations in Rafah as it prepares to expand its offensive
The UN has warned for weeks that an Israeli assault on Rafah would cripple humanitarian operations and cause a disastrous surge in civilian casualties.
- by Wafaa Shurafa, Sam Mednick and Samy Magdy
‘We did not reward Hamas’: Penny Wong defends United Nations vote backing Palestinian statehood
In a rare public display of disunity on foreign affairs, Labor MP Josh Burns said Jewish Australians would feel more isolated as a result of the vote.
- by Matthew Knott and Rachel Clun
Young couple beats parents buying for kids to ‘tough as nails’ Chippendale pad
First home buyers paid $790,000 for the oversized 1990s brick one-bedroom unit, beating 11 others to the quiet, walkable location.
- by Sarah Webb
One-hour challenge: Council to vote on speedy removal of hate-speech graffiti
Jewish and LGBTQ groups are backing a push for speedier removal of offensive graffiti, following a number of slogans appearing in Sydney playgrounds.
- by Andrew Taylor
‘There is trepidation’: Why business owners like Jared are worried about their future
Spiralling costs, high interest rates and lower spending are driving more businesses into insolvency.
- by Andrew Taylor
‘He liked to use the Oxford comma’: Trump aide reveals how he crafted his tweets
Donald Trump’s New York hush trial has heard the former president delivered precise instructions about the use of punctuation marks for his tweets.
- by Raoul Simons
How to see the dazzling Aurora Australis tonight
A stunning display of the southern lights will likely be across the nation’s south thanks to an extreme geomagnetic storm.
- by Ashleigh McMillan
No end date for Bennett as Souths prepare to trumpet homecoming during Magic Round
There was an end date placed on Wayne Bennett’s first stint at South Sydney. That won’t be the case for his expected return.
- by Adrian Proszenko
What we know about the budget so far
The government has already made plenty of budget announcements worth billions, covering everything from income tax cuts to manufacturing, housing and defence.
- by Rachel Clun
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NRL 2024
NRL round 10 LIVE: Bradman Best stars as Knights hold on for 20-14 win over Tigers
Bradman Best has finally given Blues coach Michael Maguire something to smile about this weekend after the Knights centre terrorised the Tigers defence in Tamworth.
- by Adrian Proszenko and Chris Nicholson
Today show reporter Sam Rubin dies suddenly at 64
The much-loved US entertainment presenter hosted his regular segment just hours before his death.
- by Daniella White
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Housing crisis
How an owl and a flying fox may stop the government’s housing reforms
Ku-ring-gai Council is claiming the Minns government has broken the law with its plan for development in special transport hubs.
- by Andrew Taylor
Panthers to look overseas to fix Cleary’s hamstring as club fears eight-week stint on sidelines
Given this is Nathan Cleary’s second injury to the same hamstring in as many months, and third such injury in a little more than a year, Penrith are open to exploring options abroad.
- by Christian Nicolussi and Adrian Proszenko
Analysis
World Rugby
World Rugby ushers in law changes to speed up game, but have they opened a new loophole?
With the goal of reducing stoppages and making rugby more appealing to fans, new laws and law trials have been announced. But some people aren’t happy.
- by Iain Payten
Elderly protesters chip Magna Carta case at British Library
The two women, aged 82 and 85, attempted to smash the reinforced case holding an original text of the Magna Carta in the British Library in London.
Overdue or overdeveloped? How Westfield wants to transform this pocket of Sydney
The redevelopment of Westfield Eastgardens has prompted fears it will decimate local shopping strips, create traffic congestion and be an eyesore.
- by Andrew Taylor
After making excuses, Martha goes the full Wainwright
Our critics give their take on the latest shows around town.
- by Daniel Herborn and Bernard Zuel
Barron Trump will not be a delegate at Republican convention after all
The announcement came only hours after Donald Trump suggested in a radio interview that the 18-year-old was among his political advisers.
- by Michael Gold
Time up for an Ashes foe: James Anderson to end 22-year England career
James Anderson’s legendary, record-breaking 22-year international career will end this year, bringing a close to one of Australia’s great foes ahead of next year’s Ashes.
- by Will Macpherson
Why the China doping scandal has created a crisis of faith and suspicion
It must be traumatic for any athlete to discover, three years on, that they competed at an Olympics against rivals who, very likely, shouldn’t have been there.
- by Darren Kane
US says Israel’s use of weapons may have violated international law
The findings risk further souring ties with Israel at a time when the allies are increasingly at odds over Israel’s plans to strike Rafah.
- by Humeyra Pamuk and Simon Lewis
Jailed for being gay? An unthinkable concept in NSW in 2024 was once reality for many
Congratulations to everyone involved in the decision to apologise to those punished by laws which criminalised homosexuality in our state.
- by Bevan Shields
The Camino is famous for miracles. It transformed this actor
On the Spanish path that pilgrims have walked for over 1000 years, Australian actor Chris Haywood experienced a life-changing moment while shooting a new film.
- by Helen Pitt
So what is Albonomics, and what will it mean for Australia?
When he came to power, the prime minister’s economic priorities were hard to discern. Two years on, his vision is clear.
- by Shane Wright
Opinion
The Fitz Files
Time for an Australian sporting superstar to be roasted
If it’s good enough for the great Tom Brady, it’s good enough for one of our own.
- by Peter FitzSimons
Opinion
Super Rugby
Rebels have handed RA an all-time hospital pass
Australian rugby has plenty of issues, but as the Rebels’ shambles shows, many have been self-inflicted.
- by Paul Cully
‘Copycat’ book bans: How US activists are impacting Australian libraries
Best-selling Australian author Amie Kaufman, whose books have been banned in the US, is warning against importing a culture war over literature.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
The brazenly honest Beauty and the Geek pair taking on Travel Guides
Former reality show contestants Karly Fisher and Bri Auty have replaced “outback cowgirl twins” Stacks and Mel on Nine’s chaotic race around the world.
- by Bridget McManus
The Canadian teen trying to make Olympic history and break Australian hearts
Canada’s Olympic swimming trials start next week and all eyes are on a 17-year-old who has a cat named after Michael Phelps - an athlete she could emulate in Paris.
- by Tom Decent
Opinion
Workplace culture
Many of us aren’t engaged at work. What’s so bad about that?
A significant number of the workforce have always seen work as a means to an end, rather than an end in and of itself.
- by Jim Bright
Opinion
Cash
Cash is dead. Why are we still pretending it isn’t?
Cash will be gone in just seven years time, but many of us are still trying to hold on to the past. It’s time we move forward and embrace it.
- by Bec Wilson
Opinion
Home loans
The five best quality home loans charging under 6 per cent
With rate cuts now not likely until next year, anyone who hasn’t already optimised their interest really ought to.
- by Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Opinion
Hiring
Should you hire for equity or for excellence?
Should the focus of recruitment be on ensuring fairness and inclusion, or on securing the highest level of individual talent? Is there a way to hire for both?
- by Lauren Anderson
Contenders or pretenders? We’re about to find out about the Sharks
Craig Fitzgibbon puts his own body through what few NRL coaches would even dream of. But is his famous work ethic, where he manhandles his own players in wrestling sessions, finally turning the Sharks into heavyweights?
- by Adam Pengilly
Opinion
Sydney councils
What can we read into this council book ban? Perhaps we lack minority rapport
If we had tempered our self-congratulation over marriage equality, we might have left more outlets for frustration than the brute signal of banning books.
- by Malcolm Knox
Exclusive
Crime
Man accused of ‘escalating’ sexual attacks on strangers repeatedly bailed
Facing allegations of public masturbation, threatening sexual comments, stalking of women and girls, Geoffrey Postle has repeatedly been released despite police warnings.
- by Perry Duffin and Clare Sibthorpe
Sydney suburbs with the most distressed property sales
One in eight home sellers in the hardest-hit pocket of Sydney are motivated to get a deal done urgently as interest rates stay high.
- by Elizabeth Redman and Alexandra Middleton
Sacked by a fifth division club, Kewell could now win Asia’s biggest prize
The Socceroos legend has taken the baton from Ange Postecoglou and Kevin Muscat at Japan’s Yokohama F. Marinos, who have reached the final of the AFC Champions League.
- by Vince Rugari
Melbourne suburbs with the most distressed property sales
Financial strain has caused some Melbourne homeowners to reach a tipping point and list their home for urgent sale.
- by Alexandra Middleton
‘Investors are back’: Wary apartment developers crank up new projects
There are glimmers of hope in the development market after a savage few years.
- by Nicole Lindsay
Hollywood is facing its bleakest year in three decades. Can these films save it?
After a surprisingly strong 2023, thanks to Barbie and Oppenheimer, box office figures have been down this year and the list of upcoming releases is mixed.
- by Nell Geraets
Exclusive
LGBTQ
Dark side of the rainbow: Drugged, shocked and jailed for being gay
Almost 40 years after homosexuality was decriminalised in NSW, the Minns government has agreed to apologise to a generation of men who were treated appallingly.
- by Andrew Hornery
A miracle solution for some, ‘barbaric’ for others. The truth behind the boom in cutting babies’ tongues
The number of babies having tongue tie releases in Australia has skyrocketed over the past two decades. But debate continues to rage about the merits of the procedure.
- by Henrietta Cook
Exclusive
Courts
Detainee released by Coalition one of trio accused of attack on grandmother
It can be revealed a second man accused of a brutal attack on a Perth grandmother was released from detention when Peter Dutton was minister for home affairs.
- by David Crowe, Rebecca Peppiatt and Heather McNeill
Labor adds billions to state deals on housing
Albanese struck a deal with state and territory leaders on Friday to inject more cash into construction, including a five-year agreement on social housing.
- by David Crowe
Hedonist or intellectual? The MCA’s new exhibition will sort you out
In A World Undone, Nicholas Mangan tackles the big issues of our time with a formidable intelligence but with a dry sense of aesthetics.
- by John McDonald
Opinion
WordPlay
When it comes to names, does Elon Musk have the X-Factor?
The decision to ditch a brand name that has become part of the vernacular has sparked lively debate on a social media platform formerly known as Twitter.
- by David Astle
Power hold off fast-finishing Cats to score first win in Geelong since 2007; slick Swans outclass Dockers
Port Adelaide scored their first win in Geelong since 2007 while the Swans strengthened their place at the top of the ladder with a win over Fremantle.
- by Roy Ward and Peter Ryan
Broncos’ backs too slippery for sorry Eels in 30-14 win
Brisbane and Parramatta are hoping to put unsatisfactory starts to their 2024 campaigns behind them.
- by Adam Pengilly and Paul Zalunardo
Origin fears for Nathan Cleary as Panthers deny Dogs
The superstar playmaker is set to join a growing list of Blues stars on the sideline less than a month before the Origin series opener after aggravating his hamstring injury on Friday night.
- by Billie Eder and Phil Mitchell
‘He punched me’: Sparks fly after Mariners clinch semi-final advantage
Sydney FC finished Friday night’s A-League semi-final with only nine men, and if Luke Brattan’s account is to be believed, the Mariners were lucky to not see red, too.
- by Vince Rugari
She dusted off her boots to beat depression. Now this scrum mum is about to play for Australia
Wallaroos debutant Sally Fuesaina, 32, may need ice packs in bed instead of breakfast on Mother’s Day this Sunday.
- by Iain Payten
Women should decide on having children, not the treasurer
Wouldn’t you be a bit worried about the sort of world your baby is being born into these days?
Bill Gates to sell $1.1 billion green megayacht – before it’s even set sail
The world’s fourth-richest man is offloading his floating palace, but it comes at a rocky time for the yacht industry.
- by Luke Barr
Stabbing video not offensive enough to be removed, X Corp tells court
X Corp’s legal team argues that footage of a Sydney priest being stabbed does not meet the legal threshold for it to be forcibly removed.
- by Paul Sakkal