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Fat bike riders are plaguing Manly. Police, mayor are determined to stop it
More than 200 people have been booked for “fat bike” offences in the past year in one council area alone. At Manly, they’ve had enough.
‘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.
A drive-by shooting and two flaming cars: The Sydney street under siege
A shooting and two suspected arson attacks have a suburban Sydney street on edge as police investigate suspected outlaw motorcycle gang links.
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Labor to unveil funding for uni racism review
Tuesday’s budget is expected to include new funding for an investigation of racism in higher education as two teals back Coalition calls for an antisemitism inquiry.
‘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.
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Aviation
‘Everything was thrown at us’: How hero pilot landed plane safely
Peter Schott circled the airport in his small passenger plane for hours, burning fuel after a landing gear failure.
Drugs allegedly mailed to Australian in Bali were gift in toothpaste tube: lawyer
Australian tourist Troy Smith was holidaying with his wife in Bali when he was allegedly caught with methamphetamine.
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Courts
Man accused of killing Charlise, 9, claims girl’s mother shot her, jury told
Justin Stein has denied murdering his partner’s daughter at his family’s Blue Mountains property in 2022, but admits he disposed of the nine-year-old’s body.
Opinion
Donald Trump
In the president v the porn star, Stormy Daniels is a legal dominatrix
The compelling part of this case is not whether Trump did something wrong with business papers, but how it shows – in a vivid way – that he’s the wrong man for the job.
Maureen Dowd
New York Times columnist
‘Leaderless and depleted’ Star not ready for casino licence, inquiry told
Counsel assisting the NSW inquiry into The Star said it was clear the casino was not ready to operate independently and it should remain under external management.
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Parenting
Worried about your child’s mental health? Here’s how you can help them
Bullying and screen time are the main issues affecting the wellbeing of primary school-aged Australian children, according to new research.
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NRL 2024
Salary cap probe: NRL investigates Ponga deal
The NRL has confirmed it is looking into an issue involving one of the game’s biggest stars, which could have salary cap implications for the Newcastle Knights.
His lawyer will cost more than his fine, but Harry Grant wants to ‘make a stand’ at judiciary
The Storm hooker was stunned to have been charged for dangerous contact on Cronulla’s Daniel Atkinson. Now he risks an increased fine to clear his name.
Bottle-throwing incident at Eels-Broncos clash in spotlight
Video footage has emerged of a fan hurling a bottle at a touch judge at CommBank Stadium – the second incident in less than a month.
It’s hip to be grown-up at Australian Fashion Week
Wearable collections are the surprising new runway trend brands thanks to a mature approach to business and design.
Iconic Sydney restaurant Tetsuya’s closing in July after 35 years
After attempting to relocate his famous venue from its Kent Street base, chef Tetsuya Wakuda has made the “very difficult decision” to call time.
From Cousin Greg to a wonderful WAG, these are the TV spinoffs we’d love to see
If Elsbeth, a character first seen in The Good Wife, can become the star of her own show, then surely the odious Cousin Greg from Succession can too.
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JobSeeker
Labor’s persistent refusal to fix the JobSeeker payment is shameful
Ross Gittins
Economics Editor
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NRL 2024
Updated
‘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.
Analysis
Fixing NSW’s halfback problem: Six contenders to replace Cleary for Origin
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?
Sydney
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.
Where unemployment is highest (and lowest) in Sydney
Unemployment has ratcheted higher in Sydney. Here’s how the city’s regions compare on jobs.
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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.
Politics
Corruption watchdog investigates Lehrmann inquiry head
The conduct of former judge Walter Sofronoff, who presided over an inquiry into the criminal prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann, will be investigated by the ACT’s corruption watchdog.
Business
Corporate watchdog investigates ANZ over government bond sale
ANZ acknowledged the Australian Securities and Investments Commission was investigating the bank’s execution of a 2023 bond issuance.
World
How Musk’s bromance with right-wing world leaders benefits his empire
Musk has helped turn a pugnacious libertarian into one of the new faces of the modern right, and brought kudos to others keen on his technology. For a price.
Analysis
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Sinwar drew up the October 7 attack plan. Now he’s key to ending the war
Patrick Kingsley, Julian Barnes and Adam Rasgon
Opinion
The US is tightening the screws on China
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
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Property
Luxury home in ‘Mosman of the inner west’ sells for $6.45 million
The high-end house with its own home cinema and underground car park was a mortgagee-in-possession auction.
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.
Good Food
Lifestyle
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Family
Bookkeeper or insect killer? Everyone has a role to play in a family
There’s no pleasure in life greater than being asked to open a jar of olives by a loved one.
Richard Glover
Broadcaster and columnist
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NRL 2024
Salary cap probe: NRL investigates Ponga third-party deal
The NRL has confirmed it is looking into an issue involving one of the game’s biggest stars, which could have salary cap implications for the Newcastle Knights.
His lawyer will cost more than his fine. But Harry Grant wants to ‘make a stand’ at judiciary
The Storm hooker was stunned to have been charged for dangerous contact on Cronulla’s Daniel Atkinson. Now he risks an increased fine to clear his name.
NRL investigating bottle-throwing incident at Eels-Broncos clash
Video footage has emerged of a fan hurling a bottle at a touch judge at CommBank Stadium – the second incident in less than a month.
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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.
Nazi-saluting soccer fan slapped with two-year ban as police investigate
The man has been identified as a well-known member of the Western Sydney Wanderers’ main active support group, the Red and Black Bloc.
‘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.
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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?
