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Year 10 students in a Latin class at Sydney Grammar.

Why this top Sydney school has resisted screens in class

While many students are asked to bring their own devices into schools across the state, some are resisting the trend to have iPads or laptops in lessons.

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‘$$landed’: How a Commonwealth Bank manager took millions in bribes

Former Commowealth Bank manager Jon Waldron was found guilty of taking bribes from a US-based technology company.

“I cannot believe we were this stupid,” read the message to Jon Waldron just before Christmas 2014. Within days, he had been sacked from the Commonwealth Bank.

Too often, alcohol and family violence go together. We need to separate them

The kids who hide from the screaming in closets and bathrooms know that when drinking is involved, it’s like pouring petrol on a bonfire.

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The budget promises good news on inflation and interest rates – but there’s a flipside

Jim Chalmers in Parliament House on Sunday ahead of this week’s federal budget which will show inflation lower than expected.

Inflation has not been within the Reserve Bank’s target band for a decade. Tuesday’s budget will forecast it slipping below 3 per cent by year’s end.

Jim Chalmers’ Sunday run began at 3.46am. This is his warm-up for the budget

Treasurer Dr Jim Chalmers poses for portraits with photographers in-between television interviews, ahead of the Budget, at Parliament House in Canberra on Sunday 12 May 2024

Two days out from Labor’s third federal budget, this masthead was granted behind the scenes access to observe Jim Chalmers preparing to hand down what could be his last before the election.

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Inside Labor’s drastic cap on overseas students – and the urgent meeting it triggered

Universities will be forced to stop a surge in overseas students, sparking fears about the impact on the $48 billion industry.

The penthouse in the Greenland Centre offers views over Sydney.

A front-row seat over Sydney: Inside a $30m-plus ‘King Penthouse’

It’s been years in the making after a push to make the building higher, and the finished home offers the bespoke luxury you’d expect.

Meghan named ‘Ifeoma’ in Nigeria on first visit after taking genealogy test

Meghan received a Nigerian fabric as a gift alongside Harry at an Invictus Games event.

The Duchess of Sussex said Nigeria is “my country” during her trip with Prince Harry, who met her after a visit to the UK.

What should my daughter do with a $20,000 inheritance?

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Fixing NSW’s a halfback problem: Six contenders to replace Cleary for Origin

NSW halfback options Nicho Hynes and Mitchell Moses after Nathan Cleary’s injury.

Nathan Cleary will miss the entire State of Origin series and two other main contenders to replace him are injured. Has the halves curse struck the Blues again?

Where is our next Uzzie? The vast resource of our south Asian cricketers is being squandered

Reeve Bal Pannu dreams of a baggy green one day.

Reeve is a talented kid who dreams of playing for Australia, and part of the growing cohort at grassroots level of south Asian heritage. But at the highest level, numbers are dwindling.

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World Rugby

World Rugby’s new laws to speed up the game: Has it 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.

Shoot the aurora australis like a pro – even if you only have your smartphone

Shoot the aurora australis like a pro – even if you only have your smartphone

These stunning photos of the southern lights were taken by a professional, but most smartphones can take top shots too.

Australia’s most in-demand stylist shares her fashion advice

Jess Pecoraro dresses everyone from Jackie ‘O’ Henderson to Jesinta Franklin.

Aurora australis stuns Australian stargazers – and you can still watch it

Don’t fret if you missed out on seeing the southern lights that dazzled Australians on Saturday night – you’ll have another chance.

How to pick the right tour for you (in 10 easy steps)

Group tours aren’t what they used to be.

Travelling in a group frees you up to focus on having a good time rather than juggling tickets and booking accommodation.

Skinnier, lighter eyebrows are back, but with a modern twist

Lighten up! Bleached and skinnier brows are back.

Bleaching your brows could be an excellent starting point to avoid the ’90s over-plucked look.

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 race around the world.

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NRL 2024

Dom Young scores for the Roosters on Sunday.

Roosters’ first-half blitz sees them romp to victory over Warriors

The Warriors salvaged some pride with an improved second-half showing, but the damage was already done as the in-form Roosters piled on the points again.

Jack de Belin on the charge for the Dragons.
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De Belin family’s fury after perjury charge

The Dragons star’s parents and sister have lashed out at the police who investigated his case.

Sydney

Inner West residents recorded a 62 per cent pass rate for the practical car licence test over the past 12 months.

Almost everyone passes the driving test in Inverell. In Willoughby and Ryde, most people fail

Would-be drivers in parts of Sydney are far more likely to fail tests than counterparts in regional NSW.

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Weather

Warragamba spills over, South Coast flood warning

Warragamba Dam tips over capacity on Sunday morning.

The dam, four times the size of Sydney Harbour, supplies water to more than 5 million people.

Man arrested after body found at train station

Wollongong train station, pictured in 2008.

Staff discovered the body of a 68-year-old man in a car park stairwell at Wollongong station. Police say the man arrested was known to the deceased.

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Cycling’s dirty secret: 300,000 bikes a year dumped in landfill

Revolve Recycling in Alexandria has saved more than 10,000 bicycles from landfill.

The frenzy of bicycle purchases during the early COVID-19 pandemic is about to make the problem even worse. But one Sydney group has rescued almost 11,000 bikes from landfill.

When Anna is called to deliver a baby, the birth plan has not gone to plan

Paramedic Anna Esposito and midwife Kerry Tosswill in the birthing unit at Nepean Hospital.

More than 600 babies are born before their arrival at hospital each year. A new program pairs midwives with paramedics to better manage.

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Keri Kitay and her mother, Terry.

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The penthouse in the Greenland Centre offers views over Sydney.

A front row seat over Sydney: Inside a $30 million-plus ‘King Penthouse’

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NSW halfback options Nicho Hynes and Mitchell Moses after Nathan Cleary’s injury.

NSW have a halfback problem. Here are six contenders to replace Cleary

Nathan Cleary will miss the entire State of Origin series and two other main contenders to replace him are injured. Has the halves curse struck the Blues again?

Mitchell Moses.

Why Mitchell Moses may have only 80 minutes to prove he can save NSW

The Eels star is not a certain starter for a comeback in Magic Round as Michael Maguire’s headaches deepened with a couple of Roosters stars put on report.

Reeve Bal Pannu dreams of a baggy green one day.

Where is our next Uzzie? Why cricket hasn’t yet made the most of its fastest growing migrant group

Reeve is a talented kid who dreams of playing cricket for Australia, and he is part of the growing cohort at grassroots level of south Asian heritage. But at the top level, numbers are dwindling.

Lightning keeper Ashleigh Ervin expresses her frustration during Saturday night’s controversial Super Netball match against the Giants.

‘Farcical scenes’: Lightning lose netball match after thinking they’d won, but the result will stand

Sunshine Coast Lightning played keeping-off in the final 30 seconds of ordinary time, thinking they had a 71-70 lead. But replays later showed the scoreboard was wrong, and they were forced to play extra time.

Dom Young scores for the Roosters on Sunday.

Doubles from Young, Crichton help Roosters dominate Warriors

The Roosters celebrated Jared Waerea-Hargreaves’ 300th game for the club with a game that was all but decided after the first 20 minutes.

Jack de Belin on the charge for the Dragons.
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NRL 2024

De Belin family’s fury after perjury charge

The Dragons star’s parents and sister have lashed out at the police who investigated his case.

Joey Manu (far left) and the Tokoroa High School team of 2011 at the tournament that changed everything.

The untold story of how Tuivasa-Sheck accidentally delivered Manu to Roosters

All eyes were on RTS at a junior league carnival in 2011 – until Joey Manu wandered off the bench and stopped the Roosters’ recruiter in his tracks. The rest, as they say, is history.

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