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Why petrol prices are rising – and risk keeping rates high
Petrol has hit new highs in Sydney and Melbourne recently and the NRMA says oil prices aren’t to blame.
Overdeveloped or overdue? The plan to transform a pocket of Sydney
The redevelopment has prompted fears it will decimate local shopping strips, create traffic congestion and be an eyesore.
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Weather
Warragamba Dam set to spill as persistent rain sparks flood warning
The 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.
Dutch artist Joost Klein kicked out of Eurovision
Just hours before the final, the Dutch artist was expelled from Eurovision following a complaint by a female member of the production crew.
‘Urgent care’ clinics part of $8.5 billion health commitment
Health Minister Mark Butler said the 58 existing urgent care clinics were already making a difference for patients needing walk-in medical treatment.
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.
Stunning images of Aurora Australis lighting up the night sky
Photos of the southern lights - which are usually only visible in Tasmania - could tonight be seen across a large swathe of southern Australia.
‘Banned’ school heaters still in use across thousands of classrooms
Unflued gas heaters have been banned in other states for their asthma risks, but are still found in more than 1400 NSW schools.
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.
Sharks send warning to title rivals with rousing win in Melbourne
Cronulla shook off the absence of superstar Nicho Hynes to beat one of the premiership heavyweights and cement their spot at the top of the NRL ladder.
Brumbies hold off late fightback to down Waratahs in rain-soaked clash
Quickfire Brumbies tries left the Waratahs with a mountain to climb – and a second-half fightback wasn’t enough to avoid a 29-21 loss.
Too little too late for Mitchell as the Dragons secure victory
The Rabbitohs improved on their performance in the second half but the Dragons were too strong.
Opinion
Literature
Scared of same-sex parents? Wait until you meet this caterpillar with an eating disorder
No book should ever be banned, but if you’re really worried about kids’ safety, maybe we should start censoring some of the classics.
Thomas Mitchell
Culture reporter
‘He liked 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.
Can a marriage work without sex?
Yes, say counsellors and a surprising number of happy couples.
Why is controversy-prone Jeremy Clarkson still on TV?
He comes across as an anti-government, right-wing, petrolhead blowhard, but Jeremy Clarkson’s Farm reveals the presenter has a more complicated X-factor.
Don’t like cabbage? This sweet, buttery and beautiful variety might change your mind
How does a simple fruit or vegetable emerge from nowhere to build its own niche brand, asks Terry Durack.
Recipe collection
Mother's Day
From brunch to bakes: New recipes your mum will love
Show your mum, or someone else close to you, that you care with these recipes guaranteed to make them smile.
NRL 2024
‘Best gave us a bit of a bath’: Knights centre gives Maguire some good news
After the carnage that has been the last few days, Michael Maguire has been in desperate need of some good news.
No end date for Bennett as Souths prepare to trumpet homecoming in 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.
Sydney
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Crime
Stabbing accused allegedly broke knife into three pieces in attack
Anthony Monteleone pulled up next to his ex-girlfriend’s car in a gym car park before allegedly tackling her to the ground and stabbing her.
Who’s bankrolling Sydney’s private school fees? The bank of nan and pop
More parents are missing school payments as they struggle with mortgage payments. Cashed-up baby boomers are here to help.
WEEKEND READS
Khawaja on finding his voice – and the chat with Cummins he won’t forget
As a rising star, Australia’s first Muslim Test cricketer kept his thoughts in check. Then he found his voice – and used it.
House-sitting: The cozzie-livs life hack saving some $40,000-plus a year
From young professionals to grey nomads, more people are bouncing rent-free between strangers’ homes. Indeed, for some it’s a lifestyle choice.
Politics
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.
Business
‘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.
World
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.
Opinion
Time for an Australian sporting superstar to be roasted
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Chalmers has navigated a steady course. But can he nail a tricky landing?
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Jailed for being gay? An unthinkable concept in NSW in 2024 was once reality for many
Bevan Shields
Editor, The Sydney Morning Herald
Council book ban shows we lack minority rapport
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
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Mike Cannon-Brookes buys three houses next door for $12.25m
As investment strategies go, you could do a lot worse than to buy next door to the billionaire tech entrepreneur.
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.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Driving anxiety is more common than you think. Here’s how to overcome it
Some people begin to feel anxious behind the wheel after a car accident. For others, such fear strikes unexpectedly.
Culture
How Hacks reunited its odd-couple besties for a knockout third season
The insults and heartfelt affection between comic Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) and upstart writer Ava (Hannah Einbinder) continue with the return of the brittle comedy Hacks.
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Sport
Sharks send warning to title rivals with rousing win in Melbourne
Cronulla shook off the absence of superstar Nicho Hynes to beat one of the premiership heavyweights and cement their spot at the top of the NRL ladder.
Waratahs’ injury crisis deepens in wet and wild loss to Brumbies
The Brumbies have cemented their place in the top four and left the Tahs sitting second-last after their 13th consecutive win over the NSW side.
Even Latrell can’t lift Souths out of slump as Dragons pile on misery
All eyes were on Latrell Mitchell for his return from suspension, but in the end St George Illawarra ran out comfortable 28-14 winners at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium.
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.
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.
Reece is the word: How Walsh mania is driving support for Broncos in heart of Sydney
Once booed everywhere they went south of the border, Brisbane are winning over Sydneysiders – and one man is at the centre of the surge in support.
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Around the clubs
Fifita arrival could make it tougher to retain Crichton, says Robinson
The Sydney Roosters coach concedes the signature of David Fifita will make it more difficult to retain form forward Angus Crichton.
Have Your Say
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.
