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‘Terrifying’ clifftop sinkhole leaves residents on edge
Home owners watched with horror as the road gave way, opening a sinkhole just steps from Colin Scotts’ front garage.
Charlise Mutten, 9, allegedly shot twice before body dumped in barrel
Justin Stein has pleaded not guilty to murdering his partner’s daughter as she visited his family’s Blue Mountains home in January 2022.
Dawson ‘not wise’ to move babysitter into marital bed, court told
The convicted killer claimed his wife called him at Northbridge Baths and told him that she needed “time away”. Within days, his daughters’ babysitter moved in.
‘A really stark indicator’: People slashing food spending to cope with rising costs
As prices continue to increase, new data shows persistent cost-of-living pressures are making households re-evaluate their shopping lists.
Opinion
Domestic violence
Electronic monitoring works, so let’s get on with it
The government has foreshadowed that it will consider bail reform in the coming days – but we know the premier is dismissive of an effective commonsense solution. Our state deserves better.
Mark Speakman
Leader of the NSW Opposition
Sydney Uni looking to slow huge international student growth
Vice chancellor Mark Scott says cuts to international student numbers will leave an immediate hole in its research funding.
‘He sounded very calm’: Praise for pilot after ‘textbook’ emergency landing
The passenger plane successfully touched down after a landing gear failure. The pilot and two passengers walked out of the plane on the tarmac.
Rushi was accused of using AI to cheat. It took him weeks to clear his name
Students are being falsely accused of plagiarism as universities turn to imperfect tools to detect the unauthorised use of AI.
Opinion
Housing crisis
Unable to crack the housing market, I went looking for cocaine
No, I’m not contemplating becoming a drug dealer, but I will need something close to a lottery win to get me out of the rental rat race.
Millie Muroi
Business Reporter
Lendlease vows to fight $112m tax bill as investors sell down shares
Investors downgraded the stock at a time when the global property giant is coming under pressure from other major shareholders to restructure the business.
Opinion
Elon Musk
Picking fights with social media giants seems to be ending in tears
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
Opinion
JobSeeker
Labor’s persistent refusal to fix this payment is shameful
Ross Gittins
Economics Editor
Mona Lisa, where are you? In Lecco, as it turns out
A mash-up of geology and art history has allowed a geologist to pinpoint the likely setting for one of the world’s most famous paintings.
This classic Mexican dish has a shocking origin story
This thick, hearty soup is a classic of Mexican cuisine, with a story of creation as fiery as any chilli that goes into it.
Analysis
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Sinwar drew up the attack that started the war in Gaza. Now he’s key to ending it
Even as Israel attempts to kill the man it considers the architect of the October 7 attack, it has been forced to negotiate with him to free the remaining hostages.
Patrick Kingsley, Julian Barnes and Adam Rasgon
The Canadian teen chasing Michael Phelps who can break Australian hearts
Canada’s Olympic swimming trials start this 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.
‘We’re looking after Tommy’: Swans not ‘overly concerned’ for McCartin’s future
Tom McCartin is still suffering the lingering effects of a head-high bump in the Sydney derby and won’t play against Carlton on Friday night.
Analysis
NRL 2024
The Tigers are hurtling to the bottom again. This play sums up why Benji Marshall has a huge problem
The best teams constantly talk about attention to detail. One moment in Tamworth on Saturday sums up how far the Tigers are still off the pace after six straight losses.
NRL 2024
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.
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.
Sydney
Where unemployment is highest (and lowest) in Sydney
Unemployment has ratcheted higher in Sydney. Here’s how the city’s regions compare on jobs.
Exclusive
Courts
‘$$landed’: How a Commonwealth Bank manager took millions in bribes
“I cannot believe we were this stupid,” read the message to Jon Waldron shortly before Christmas 2014. Within days, he had been sacked from the Commonwealth Bank.
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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Domestic violence
Inside the warped mind of a serial DV offender
Donald Fing said he respects women. But he threatened to kill an ex-partner with an axe and wouldn’t let her use the toilet alone for days.
One wave every eight seconds: surfing comes to landlocked Sydney suburb
There was a surge of new surfers during the pandemic and a man-made facility at Sydney Olympic Park could draw even more people to the sport.
Politics
Chalmers’ Sunday run began at 3.46am. This is his warm-up for the budget
Two days out from Labor’s third federal budget, we were granted behind-the-scenes access to observe Jim Chalmers preparing to hand down what could be his last before the election.
Opinion
Federal budget
Jim Chalmers, the budget and the art of make-believe
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
Business
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Workplace
Good money, good vibes: Why Gen Z doesn’t care about work perks
Free lunches, gym memberships and gimmicky thrills are no longer important to young professionals, according to a survey.
World
Jerry Seinfeld’s support for Israel prompts Duke University speech walkout
Figures in robes and caps, some waving Palestinian flags, were seen filing out of crowds of graduates assembled in the North Carolina university’s football stadium.
Opinion
Too often, alcohol and family violence go together. We need to separate them
Kym Valentine
Actor, family violence survivor-advocate
I love my mum, but I try to be the mother she wasn’t
Cheng Lei
Journalist and former detainee
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Property
Young couple beats parents buying ‘tough as nails’ home for kids
First home buyers paid $790,000 for the oversized 1990s brick one-bedroom unit, beating 11 others to the quiet, walkable location.
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
Skinnier, lighter eyebrows are back, but with a modern twist
Bleaching your brows could be an excellent starting point to avoid the ’90s over-plucked look.
Culture
A ‘piping hot portion of salmonella’ sends another MasterChef contestant packing
It’s masks on for the blind cube taste test, followed by an elimination that pushes things to the pink chicken brink.
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NRL 2024
NRL investigating racial abuse towards Mitchell and Walker
The NRL has confirmed it is investigating allegations the South Sydney duo was racially abused by a member of the crowd during Saturday’s match against the Dragons at Kogarah.
‘We’re looking after Tommy’: Swans not ‘overly concerned’ for McCartin’s future
Tom McCartin is still suffering the lingering effects of a head-high bump in the Sydney derby and won’t play against Carlton on Friday night.
Analysis
NRL 2024
The Tigers are sliding to the bottom again. This play sums up a big problem for Benji
The best teams constantly talk about attention to detail. One moment in Tamworth on Saturday sums up how far the Tigers are still off the pace after six straight losses.
Updated
Around the clubs
‘I don’t want to sit behind anyone’: Crichton weighs up future after Fifita deal
The Roosters star said the club hadn’t spoken to him about the signing of Titans back-rower David Fifita.
The Canadian teen chasing Michael Phelps who can break Australian hearts
Canada’s Olympic swimming trials start this 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.
Analysis
State of Origin
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?
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.
Have Your Say
Engine gloom: Unprecedented injury carnage at Tahs demands answers
The Waratahs started the season with 10 front rowers in their squad. Five months on, they are all injured.
Iain Payten
Senior Sports Reporter
