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‘Impossible to sleep or work’: How roadworks made Noel’s life a misery
The NSW transport agency appreciates its construction projects can impact residents, but Noel Painton Smith and her neighbours say a major highway upgrade is damaging their homes and health.
The map that shows the winners and losers from Sydney’s road toll shake-up
Toll road giant Transurban has released internal modelling that is contested by the man leading a sweeping review of Sydney’s motorway network.
Panthers star charged over alleged DV incident
Taylan May has been charged over a domestic violence incident in which he allegedly punched a woman in the face.
Opinion
Gina Rinehart
By resisting exposure, Gina Rinehart painted a portrait of the ‘Streisand effect’
Supporters of Australia’s richest woman wanted the National Gallery to remove portraits of her. Now both have received much more exposure than Gina Rinehart bargained for.
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
‘You’re not going to believe what I’ve found’: Inside the fight to free Folbigg
When Kathleen Folbigg had her long-standing convictions for the deaths of her four infant children quashed last year, lawyer Rhanee Rego was right by her side.
Opinion
Federal budget
The PM has a vision splendid. Can Dutton the wrecker spoil it?
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Investigation
Domestic violence
Tears, abuse and remorse: Inside Sydney’s domestic violence court
NSW established the Specialist Family Violence court list in September last year. So how is it working?
Nic and Peter have both gone solar. In the new order, one of them is likely to lose out
Australia has the highest rooftop solar penetration in the world, which brings both opportunities for decarbonisation and challenges for the grid.
‘Love or lust’: Backlash over chastity preacher’s school visits
The virtues of modesty and virginity will be discussed at the talks, which parents have criticised as outdated.
Video appears to show Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs beating singer Cassie in hotel hallway
The video from 2016 is the latest in a months-long series of public allegations and revelations of physical and sexual violence from the hip-hop mogul.
Trucks are rolling across a new pier into Gaza. But some fear it’s a diversion from the real crisis
The $480m US-built pier has been welcomed by aid groups, but there is a fear it may be diverting attention from the surging humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Opinion
Donald Trump
Why do Bible-bashing Republicans love Trump? Because he won’t do a Nixon
For the hard right of the Republican Party, Richard Nixon made only one mistake: resigning. Their new hero would never do that.
Bill Wyman
Columnist
‘If Souths are in good shape, league is in good shape’: Bennett finally confirms Rabbitohs return
Wayne Bennett is set to seal his South Sydney second coming with club officials on Monday.
The ‘new Tinder’? Why run clubs are gaining real pace
A great way to keep fit and make friends. A panacea for loneliness. A modern-day church. And fun, so fun. No wonder run clubs have exploded post-pandemic.
Opinion
Investing
Decline of 138-year-old icon shows bigger isn’t always better
Gobbling up other fund managers wasn’t enough to shield Perpetual from the headwind buffeting stock pickers.
Clancy Yeates
Deputy business editor
Opinion
Tax deductions
The single move that will cut $540 from your tax bill
Finding extra money today may be a big stretch. But if you can redeploy any, the financial advantage could work out well worth it.
Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Money contributor
The Fashion Week moments that made the front row look up from their phones
After 30 runways, countless lace catsuits and random sea life, here are the moments that defined Australian Fashion Week 2024.
WEEKEND READS
‘Do you really need $150 billion?’ Bernie Sanders on taxing the uber-rich
The American senator on the “so-called” American Dream, the influence of his working-class upbringing – and making money from books.
What are the best red wines to cellar for 18-plus years?
Laying down a dozen wines for a newborn to enjoy in the future is a fine tradition, but it comes with risks.
Sydney
Opinion
Planning
Three great cities, one big lesson on Sydney’s peculiar relationship with space
I’ve just returned from Hong Kong, London and Paris – three cities notable for what they lack when compared with Sydney: space. And yet they’re the richer for it.
Michael Koziol
Sydney editor
Children’s author charged with online grooming
Oliver Phommavanh, 41, was arrested in Sydney’s west on Friday. Police allege he used his position to “engage inappropriately with children”.
Billion-dollar casino backer takes legal action to kill story
A wealthy family company based in Hong Kong was cleared to operate a casino in Australia. But it does not want media coverage of a report into its suitability.
Lecturer sacked over Nazi swastika incident loses bid to get reinstated
Controversial academic Tim Anderson’s job was terminated after he showed students slides featuring the symbol imposed over the Israeli flag.
‘It haunts me’: A young backpacker set off from Sydney on an adventure. She was never seen again
Barbara Brown, an American tourist, was travelling around Australia when she vanished. Now two women are determined to find out what happened.
NRL 2024
Analysis
Why NRL is still second to Super Rugby in New Zealand
Australian cheerleaders proclaiming league’s “victory” display a lack of understanding about the sporting landscape across the ditch.
Sea Eagles 12 Broncos 13
Broncos overcome Payne Haas injury scare to hold out Manly
The Brisbane and NSW star’s night appeared over when he limped off the field at the hour mark, but he returned to the field to help his side to a one-point win.
Politics
Bet your house on it: The issues Dutton wants as election battlegrounds
The opposition leader seems utterly sure of his power to drive Albanese out of office. Too sure, perhaps.
Business
Analysis
Network outage
Data deleted: UniSuper outage raises lockout fears
Members of one of the nation’s largest superannuation funds have regained access to their funds, but there are new questions about the Australia’s reliance on three US tech giants.
World
Analysis
Abducted in Japan
Japan’s laws have changed. Now its society must too
Dozens of Australian parents and children have been caught in this outdated, cruel system. Now the Japanese government has finally relented.
Opinion
Only in Oz: Breaking serve – and bread – with Albo
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Time and time again, I find myself running away from exercise
Richard Glover
Broadcaster and columnist
Sorry for the pile-on, ScoMo and Trump, but you send women a warped view of religion
Julia Baird
Journalist, broadcaster, historian and author
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Property
Seven of our favourite homes for sale in Sydney right now
Looking for your next home? From an elegant cocktail bar to a storybook sandstone facade, we’ve got you covered.
‘As bad as it’s ever been’: Property prices blow out and pay rises lag
Home prices have risen much faster than wages over the long term, and the gap looks set to widen.
Good Food
Lifestyle
After a week in the bubble, here is the Fashion Week wash-up
After 30 runways, countless lace catsuits and random sea life, here are the moments that defined Australian Fashion Week 2024.
Culture
Exclusive
New music
Fame, family and Finneas: Billie Eilish’s astonishing new album
In an exclusive interview, the 22-year-old dual Oscar winner opens up about making her new album and how the process transformed her.
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Sport
Panthers star arrested over alleged domestic violence incident
Penrith star Taylan May has been charged over a domestic violence incident in which he allegedly punched a woman in the face.
‘If Souths are in good shape, league is in good shape’: Bennett finally confirms Rabbitohs return
Wayne Bennett is set to seal his South Sydney second coming with club officials on Monday.
Analysis
State of Origin
‘He’s got a cranky streak’: Is Nicho Hynes ruthless enough for Origin?
He was scorned by his 12 minutes in Origin I last year. Now, the Sharks halfback looms as Michael Maguire’s most important player.
Updated
PGA Championship
World No.1 Scheffler detained by police at PGA Championship
Louisville police have charged the Masters champion with a variety of offences, which required the golfer to start his warm-up in a jail cell before the second round.
Analysis
Super Rugby
Why NRL is still second to Super Rugby in New Zealand
Australian cheerleaders proclaiming rugby league’s “victory” over the 15-man code across the ditch display a profound lack of understanding about the country’s sporting landscape.
Opinion
The Fitz Files
Only in Oz: Breaking serve – and bread – with Albo
Who is that strangely familiar figure turning out as one of the doubles players for Marrickville in the fourth rubber?
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
‘I had a chuckle and went back to work’: Fifita hasn’t called me after backflip, Robinson reveals
Roosters coach has spoken for the first time about Titans star pulling out of his deal to join the Tricolours, and revealed the door is still open for Angus Crichton to re-sign.
Have Your Say
Why a player with 300 stitches in his head and 81 tackles in a game is the man NSW need
Origin demands a certain type of player and Michael Maguire needs to make the right choices when he selects his first team.
Roy Masters
Sports Columnist
