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Sydney councils
ICAC investigating former council employee, contractor
The NSW Independent Commission Against Corruption will hold a hearing next month.
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Health
Jordon wanted to be a GP – until she did her prac
Doctors are worried there will not be enough GPs to staff dozens of new urgent care clinics amid declining interest in general practice.
Watch live: Minns to announce tough new bail laws after Ticehurst’s death
Under the major shake-up, men accused of serious domestic violence offences will either be denied bail or be forced to wear an electronic monitoring bracelet.
Chalmers lands the surplus double in third budget
Treasurer Jim Chalmers will forecast a second successive surplus in Tuesday’s budget, which will promise nationwide cost-of-living relief without fuelling inflation.
Driverless Rio Tinto iron ore train crashes in Pilbara
An investigation is under way after a driverless iron ore train crashed into a set of stationary wagons in northern Western Australia.
How much money is enough? Elon Musk’s Aussie chair battles to secure billions for her boss
Tesla’s Australian chair is seeking to revive Elon Musk’s fortunes by getting investors to reinstate his $US56 billion bonus.
What it costs to live in the Sydney suburbs with the highest wellbeing
A suburb’s wellbeing was measured on several indicators such as health, environment, jobs and income – but it comes at a price.
‘Fat bike’ riders are plaguing Manly. Police and the 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. In Manly, they’ve had enough.
Anglo American turns down BHP’s improved $64b takeover bid
BHP chief Mike Henry said he was disappointed after the sweetened bid was immediately rejected by the London-headquartered miner.
Star witness Michael Cohen directly implicates Donald Trump in testimony
Cohen told the jury about the “catastrophic” impact they feared Stormy Daniels’ story could have on Trump’s chances of becoming president.
Opinion
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Netanyahu and Hamas know this war is unwinnable. So how does it end?
With impossible war aims, neither side credibly can claim victory. So the conflict grinds on.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Harry and Meghan’s Archewell charity issued with ‘delinquency notice’
A 2022 tax filing published online suggests that Archewell suffered a $16 million drop in donations on the previous year.
This album helped define the ’90s. Now the band will play it in full for the first time
As Air plays 1998’s Moon Safari live for the first time, the odd couple reveals the story behind the era-defining album – and their own relationship
Review
Surry Hills
Bagels, babka and matzo balls star at Ed Halmagyi’s new Sydney bakery
The former Better Homes and Gardens presenter returns to his baking roots in Surry Hills.
Opinion
State of Origin
Why Cleary’s injury isn’t the end of the world for NSW
Michael Maguire is trying to cultivate a next-man-up ethos for the Blues. He’ll have to start straight away.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Exclusive
NRL 2024
Salary cap probe: NRL investigates Ponga deal
The NRL is looking into a potential salary cap breach at Newcastle in relation to a third-party deal involving the superstar fullback.
Review
Phones
Google’s latest Pixel pops with AI tricks at budget price
Whether you want powerful AI image editing or not, the Pixel 8a is a very impressive smartphone for $850.
NRL 2024
Analysis
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.
Breaking
Tigers offer Doueihi minimum wage contract for 2025 campaign
Wests Tigers chief executive Shane Richardson last week tabled Doueihi an offer worth about $150,000 for next season.
Sydney
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.
Accused of using AI to cheat, it took Rushi 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.
‘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.
Exclusive
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.
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.
Politics
Cut reliance on Chinese and Indian students, government tells universities
Uni chiefs are being told to channel international students into courses that fill Australian skills shortages, deepening a dispute over federal plans to cap their annual intake.
Business
‘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.
World
Churchgoers stop teen who entered with gun during children’s service
The livestream of the Catholic mass is no longer accessible on the church’s social media pages but a recording shows chaos unfolding.
Opinion
US Votes 2024
In the president v the porn star, Stormy Daniels is a legal dominatrix
Maureen Dowd
New York Times columnist
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
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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
Who’s mad enough to reinvent a brand in a downturn? Only Pip Edwards
The fashion and social media personality is set to launch a new image for P.E Nation that goes beyond activewear at Australian Fashion Week.
Opinion
Family
Bookkeeper or insect killer? Everyone has a role to play in a family
Richard Glover
Broadcaster and columnist
Culture
Opera Australia posts $4.9m loss, as shift to musicals draws audiences
Rising costs and a twice-cancelled production of Wagner’s Ring Cycle have all added up for the nation’s biggest arts company.
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Opinion
State of Origin
Why Nathan Cleary’s hamstring injury isn’t the end of the world for NSW
Michael Maguire is trying to cultivate a next-man-up ethos for the Blues. He’ll have to start straight away.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Breaking
Around the clubs
Tigers offer Doueihi minimum wage contract for 2025 campaign
Wests Tigers chief executive Shane Richardson last week tabled Doueihi an offer worth about $150,000 for next season.
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.
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.
Exclusive
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.
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.
Have Your Say
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?