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A boardwalk to nowhere: Council bungles upgrade of coastal path

A boardwalk to nowhere: Council bungles upgrade of coastal path

Waverley Council has been forced to revise its upgrade of a coastal walk after residents complained it would let tourists see into bedrooms.

‘Impossible to sleep or work’: How roadworks made Noel’s life a misery

Noel Painton Smith and husband Warwick at their home in Medlow Bath.

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 health.

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.

BresicWhitney’s Thomas McGlynn auctions the artistically designed Newtown home.

Tenth time lucky: Buyer who lost nine auctions wins $3.8m Newtown stunner

The home’s artistically designed interior with exposed brick, timber and metal detailing drew seven bidders despite its modest land size.

‘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.

Roosters holding on against Sharks onslaught after Suaalii sin bin

Roosters holding on against Sharks onslaught after Suaalii sin bin

The Magic Round action in Brisbane continues when two of the league’s in-form sides go head-to-head at Suncorp Stadium. Follow all the action.

Fourth player expected to be charged over alleged corruption upon return to NSW

Macarthur FC players Kearyn Baccus, Ulises Davila and Clayton Lewis.

Three Macarthur FC players, including captain Ulises Davila, were picked up by organised crime detectives on Friday. A fourth featured prominently in police interviews.

Running man: Is Edwards finally set to crack Origin?

It’s been a long road from Dorrigo to the top of the NRL for Dylan Edwards. But friends, family and former teammates who were there at the start have enjoyed every step.

There is a choice between restructuring to reduce your tax versus that of your future beneficiaries.

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.

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Video appears to show Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs beating singer Cassie in hotel hall

A screenshot of the video involving Sean Combs that was played on CNN.

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.

Netflix boss misled parliament over truth of Baby Reindeer story, MP claims

Richard Gadd plays a bartender whose life is invaded by an obsessive, lonely patron in Baby Reindeer, which is based on his one-man show of the same name.

A Scottish National Party MP wants the streaming giant to substantiate its claims that a stalker who inspired the fictional character was convicted.

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
Bill Wyman

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Double or nothing: both of Vincent Namatjira’s portraits of Gina Rinehart have now been given publicity.

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
Jacqueline Maley

Columnist and senior journalist

This cruise ship can go where other ships cannot

Ponant’s Le Commandant Charcot can go where other ships cannot.

As Antarctica becomes crowded with ships, the Le Commandant Charcot can push through pack ice and into regions of seas typically only reached by military or scientific vessels.

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Melbourne’s Run South Yarra has hundreds of members engaging in early morning exercise.

The ‘new Tinder’ – or something more? Why run clubs are gaining 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.

“Many people are catching on  to the fact that the so-called American Dream is a myth.”

‘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.

Sydney

The founder of The Chastity Project Jason Evert is due to speak in NSW Catholic schools next week.

‘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.

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Three great cities, one big lesson on Sydney’s peculiar relationship with space

Hong Kong, defined by its density but not diminished by it.

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
Michael Koziol

Sydney editor

Children’s author charged with online grooming

Oliver Phommavanh has been arrested and charged with grooming children.

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

Render of The Star Brisbane, which will anchor the Queens Wharf entertainment complex.

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

Former Sydney University academic Tim Anderson.

Controversial academic Tim Anderson’s job was terminated after he showed students slides featuring the symbol imposed over the Israeli flag.

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‘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.

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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.

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Views for days: Star stock picker buys his neighbour’s $11.3m oceanfront pad

Australian investment legend David Paradice showed form when he bought into North Bondi’s oceanfront in 2007. Values have come a long way since.

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Taylan May is facing domestic violence charges.

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.

Nicho Hynes and James Tedesco.

NRL Magic Round 11 LIVE: Cronulla Sharks v Sydney Roosters

The Magic Round action in Brisbane continues when two of the league’s in-form sides go head-to-head at Suncorp Stadium. Follow all the action.

Luke Parker flattens

Parker facing extended Swans exile after hospitalising VFL opponent

Luke Parker is facing an even longer stint out of the AFL after a brutal collision in a VFL game that is likely to attract a multi-week suspension.

Dylan Edwards leaves Cam Murray behind earlier this season.

In the running: Is marathon man Edwards finally on track to crack Origin?

It’s been a long road from the bush town of Dorrigo to the top of the NRL for Dylan Edwards. But the friends, family and former teammates who were there at the start have enjoyed every step.

Ange Postecoglou’s first season at Tottenham Hotspur is ending in drama.
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This was no ‘mea culpa’ from Ange. If anything, he doubled down

To read Ange Postecoglou’s latest comments as an admission of defeat would be to take away the incorrect reading. And it wouldn’t be the first time that’s happened this season.

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Su’A inks new Dragons deal as Flanagan ups ante in chase for Talagi

After months of protracted negotiations, St George Illawarra has finally locked down its star back-rower as they now turn their attention to an Eels rookie.

Wayne Bennett is looking forward to his South Sydney secomd coming.

‘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.

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