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The suburb of Balmain is under control of Sydney’s Inner West Council.

This council wants to design its own housing plan on its own timeline

Inner West Council is urging the Minns government to delay one of its signature housing policies, saying it can deliver the required density itself.

‘As bad as it’s ever been’: Property prices blow out and pay rises lag

Dwelling prices have risen faster than wages.

Home prices have risen much faster than wages over the long term, and the gap looks set to widen.

Minns sacks pro-Palestine MP for labelling Webb a ‘liar’

Anthony D’Adam used a late-night speech to accuse NSW Police of using “fear and intimidation as a means of obtaining compliance” against pro-Palestinian protesters.

‘It haunts me’: A young backpacker set off from Sydney on an adventure. She was never seen again

Missing woman Barbara Brown disappeared 46 years ago.

Barbara Brown, an American tourist, was travelling around Australia when she vanished. Now two women are determined to find out what happened.

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A boy forced himself on a girl at a NSW high school. He was allowed to continue attending

This girl was raped by a boy from her grade at school.

Two years after NSW commissioned a review about what to do when a sex assault victim and perpetrator attended the same school, the research has not yet been finished.

Nearly a million homes face new charges for solar exports

Two regional electricity distributors joined Ausgrid in announcing charges for solar customers exporting too much energy in the middle of the day.

David McBride is not a hero or a whistleblower. He is a man convinced of his own opinion

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One person’s whistleblower can be another person’s thief, or even traitor. And so it is with this case.

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After 25 years, thrift store chain Savers is setting up in Sydney

The cost of living crisis hasn’t been the only factor behind Savers Australia’s decision to expand into NSW.

Ambitious students are punished when it comes to ATAR because there is little payoff for taking trickier mathematics.

Hard maths for the HSC doesn’t add up

A quirk of the ATAR system is effectively punishing ambitious students. Compare these questions to see the difficulty levels.

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Stay classy, BrisVegas: Roosters’ fears for Spencer Leniu at Magic Round

Roosters prop Spencer Leniu will make his first appearance in Brisbane since the racism incident involving Ezra Mam.

The Samoan international will play before a Brisbane crowd for the first time since the round-one incident involving Broncos star Ezra Mam.

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Sky Blues win series opener at Suncorp Stadium

Sky Blues win series opener at Suncorp Stadium

The Sky Blues secured victory at Suncorp Stadium in the first match of the series, in front of a record-breaking crowd of 25,000 people.

‘Lone wolf’ charged over attempted assassination of Slovak PM Robert Fico

The shooting shocked the nation, with leaders blaming it in part on extreme political polarisation that has divided the country.

If you’ve already missed your flight, or there is no prospect of making it, contact your airline and ask if you can rebook on another flight.

Fourteen worst-case travel scenarios (and how to cope with them)

No record of your booking? Got the time of your flight wrong? Been scammed and lost money? Don’t panic – here’s how to deal with it.

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Mitchell confronts Anasta over Fox Sports’ ‘personal attacks’

The pair were seen engaging in a conversation inside a Surry Hills restaurant before Mitchell asked Anasta to join him outside to continue their words.

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Ten magic moments from Magic Round

Hat-tricks, game-winning tackles and miraculous passes that defy the laws of physics – here are the most magical moments to come out of the annual Suncorp Stadium festival of footy.

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‘Fair-dinkum balls-up’: Big stink over town’s giant fish ends in repaint job

It was 10 days before Christmas. The tiny town of Adaminaby had gathered to celebrate the 50th birthday of a giant fibreglass trout. But what they saw that day left them horrified.

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‘That kid really does mean the world to me’: The tearful claims of alleged killer

Justein Stein is on trial accused of murdering his fiancee’s daughter Charlise Mutten.

Justin Stein broke down in a police interview after his fiancee’s nine-year-old daughter Charlise Mutten was reported missing, denying any involvement.

Western Sydney council reverses controversial library same-sex book ban

Western Sydney council reverses controversial library same-sex book ban

Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Merrylands council chambers on Wednesday night, along with dozens of police officers and council security, as councillors gathered to debate a motion to reverse the ban.

Rail line’s 12-month closure raises fears of ‘traffic tsunami’

The rail line between Bankstown and Sydenham will be closed for 12 months from as early as July.

A large Sydney council warns the shutdown will disrupt more than just the thousands of daily commuters.

Solar panel owners slugged by Ausgrid for generating too much power

Ausgrid is penalising solar panel owners who export energy to the grid during daylight hours.

Hundreds of thousands of Sydney households with solar panels but no home batteries will be penalised for exporting electricity to the network during the day.

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Pleased to meat you: Bonnie Tangey mines her day job in the lab for her comedy routine.

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Scientists are increasingly crossing over into comedy.

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Roosters prop Spencer Leniu will make his first appearance in Brisbane since the racism incident involving Ezra Mam.
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NRL 2024

Stay classy, BrisVegas: Roosters’ fears for Spencer Leniu at Magic Round

The Samoan international will play before a Brisbane crowd for the first time since the round-one incident involving Broncos star Ezra Mam.

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Xander Schauffele says his opening-round heroics mean nothing if he is unable to go on with the job in Kentucky.

Schauffele leads PGA with record round, Smith three-under after superb save

Perennial bridesmaid Xander Schauffele came agonisingly close to the first 61 ever recorded at a major in a blistering opening round at Valhalla Golf Club.

Zac Lomax will leave the St George Illawarra Dragons at the end of the year.

‘I love the club’: Lomax coy on reasons behind Dragons exit

He’s in career-best form and in contention for a Dally M Medal, but the departing St George Illawarra star said he had been unsettled as far back as the pre-season.

Luke Parker is staring at a third consecutive week in the VFL.

The selection dilemma that proves just how well the Swans are going

Luke Parker has barely missed a game since making his debut for Sydney in mid-2011 – but he will spend a third consecutive week in the VFL due to the Swans’ incredible depth.

The Matildas will fight for a second major trophy in front of their home fans.

Matildas’ encore on home soil cause for excitement for fans and FA alike

The buzz of the Women’s World Cup has been and gone, but another dose is coming, with official confirmation that the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup will be played in Australia.

Magic Round

Ten magic moments from Magic Round

Hat-tricks, game-winning tackles and miraculous passes that defy the laws of physics – here are the most magical moments to come out of the annual Suncorp Stadium festival of footy.

Mitchell Moses during last year’s State of Origin series.

Moses set to be overlooked for Blues as Koroisau battles ‘strange’ injury

The Eels halfback will run out of time to prove his fitness before the Origin series opener, while Tigers hooker Koroisau is hoping a rare hip injury doesn’t cruel his Blues’ aspirations.

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