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Inside the ADVO hearing that could have saved a two-year-old boy

Sophie Roome and her son Rowan, 2.

A Lismore man last week killed his two-year-old son Rowan in a murder-suicide that shocked the state.

A tawdry tale of how Nine became its own headline

A tawdry tale of how Nine became its own headline

Nine Entertainment joins a growing list of companies embroiled in a type of scandal whose direction is as unknown as the length of its governance casualty list.

Elizabeth Knight
Elizabeth Knight

Business columnist

Mystery deepens over woman believed to have given birth by river, police leave site

Police have urged the mother to visit a hospital, as detectives found nothing in their initial search for the woman and her newborn baby.

Frensham School is set on 178 hectares in the NSW Southern Highlands.

Exclusive NSW girls’ school embroiled in ugly dispute

The fate of one of Australia’s oldest and most respected creative communities looks uncertain, with long-term staff set to lose their jobs.

Second Nine manager resigned amid complaints of inappropriate touching

Second Nine manager resigned amid complaints of inappropriate touching

The head of publicity at Stan quit amid claims of bullying and touching staff, the AFR has reported.

Leaders react to Rafah strike with horror, Netanyahu says it was ‘tragic mistake’

An airstrike triggered a fire that killed 45 people, including women and children, in a tent camp in the Gazan city, officials said, prompting an outcry from Israel’s closest allies.

‘I’m trying to look after my family’: Haas breaks silence over dad’s drugs arrest

Payne Haas at the NSW Blues camp at Sydney Olympic Park on Tuesday.

The NSW Blues star has spoken for the first time since his father, Gregor, was arrested over alleged links to a Mexican cartel and plans to smuggle methamphetamines into Indonesia.

$4 million in four days: The ‘Matildas effect’ isn’t slowing down any time soon

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

The two friendlies against China have been sold out for weeks, and an average crowd of 50,000 has watched their last 12 matches on home soil.

Penrith seek cap relief after May stand-down; Trindall back for Sharks

Taylan May is unlikely to play again this season after pleading not guilty to domestic violence charges, while Cronulla’s Brayden Trindall will return following his own off-field dramas.

A threatened southern greater glider at Tallaganda National Park. Why wouldn’t you save it?

Forestry couldn’t find these gliders with a torch and map. The reason is clear as day ...

It has all the ingredients of a Monty Python sketch: bureaucrats shuffling around a forest looking for nocturnal animals in the middle of the day.

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University

What’s the point of going to uni? It’s a question I’m still seeking an answer to

WA universities are boldly developing micro courses to upskill managers and workers to cope with the changing industry needs.

I went to school with people who thought tertiary education was to be admired. What surprised me, when I actually arrived, was how pointless the whole thing seemed.

Flynn Shan Benson
Flynn Shan Benson

Graduate, essay prize winner

From top shelf to bargain bins: Shoppers downgrade their tipple

High inflation and aggressive interest rate rises have left the nation’s retail sector facing its worst outlook in generations.

No, you can’t wear a tail to work and expect to keep your job, obviously

The number of “furries” attending Australia’s annual convention has soared over the past decade.

What you do on the weekend is entirely your own business, but as an employment lawyer, I can assure you that you cannot dress as a furry at work and expect legal protection.

Paul O'Halloran
Paul O'Halloran

Employment Lawyer

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Home loans

Rise of the ‘gran bank’: Why helping grandkids buy a home could cost you dearly

The bank of Mum and Dad may be one of the biggest lenders in Australia, but older generations are helping out too, sometimes at their own peril.

The bank of mum and dad may be one of the biggest lenders in Australia, but older generations are helping out too – sometimes at their own peril.

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Architecture

Why Jo didn’t want her home to scream ‘we’re from Sydney’

For these three architects, being good neighbours was more than being professional – it was personal.

In Copenhagen, tourist passes are good value.

How to do the most expensive part of Europe on the cheap

Scandinavia is notoriously expensive, but savvy travellers can cut the cost of visiting Denmark, Sweden and Norway.

Opinion
Air travel

I put my dog in the hold for a flight. I swore I would never do it again

The changes could mean no more slumming it in the cargo hold.

Australian airline passengers will soon, for the first time, be able to bring their pets on board with them. I’m surprised it has taken so long.

Lee Tulloch
Lee Tulloch

Travel columnist

The joy of six ingredients: Four pasta sauces that punch well above their weight

Katrina Meynink’s flavour-packed pasta sauce recipes are easy on your wallet, your time and your shopping list. And they taste fabulous, too.

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NRL 2024

Queensland picked Folau. Why wouldn’t NSW pick Suaalii?
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Queensland picked Folau. Why wouldn’t NSW pick Suaalii?

The relevant question about the 20-year-old Rooster centre isn’t about whether he should contest the Origin opener but on which side of the field he will play.

Andrew Webster
Andrew Webster

Chief Sports Writer

Cody Ramsey returned to training with the Dragons on Monday.

Doctors told him he’d never play NRL again. On Monday, Cody Ramsey was back on the field

After 550 days out of the game due to a series of major medical issues that left doctors fearing the worst, the St George Illawarra speedster took the first steps towards a miracle return.

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Justin Stein; Charlise Mutten; Kallista Mutten.
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Courts

Kallista Mutten denies killing daughter Charlise behind chicken shed

Charlise Mutten’s mother has denied shooting her nine-year-old daughter dead behind a chicken shed in the Blue Mountains or that messages from a “higher power” had told her to kill her daughter.

‘I want to keep going’: Clover Moore seeks sixth term

Lord Mayor Clover Moore.

The 78-year-old Sydney lord mayor rejected the suggestion it was time to give someone else a go after 20 years in the job, citing maxims from Buddha and Teddy Roosevelt.

Meet the man trying to knock NIMBYs off your council

The pro-development YIMBY Sydney group is preparing for the September elections.

An army of people saying Yes In My Backyard will be deployed across Sydney in a bid to get more pro-housing councillors elected.

‘It was beautiful … then they put all these flats up’

Turrella, NSW

Welcome to Turrella, one of the 37 suburbs in which the state government wants to put more housing – and it doesn’t even have an ATM, let alone a bank.

Commuters face big disruptions to Sydney light rail services

Commuters face major disruptions to light rail services on Wednesday.

Tram drivers and other operational staff will stop work for four hours on Wednesday during peak periods as part of industrial action.

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Property

Falling completions indicated housing markets would continue to be hit with supply pressure.

The type of home that’s only getting more expensive

Two key statistics indicate that Australia’s housing affordability crisis will continue to worsen, even as governments scramble to ease supply constraints.

All bidders who contested the auction intended to live in the home.

No parking, no worries: Lilyfield house sells for $4.68m at auction

Listing agent Jack Parry said the sale price rivalled nearby homes with on-site parking. Domain Group recorded a preliminary auction clearance rate of 69.7 per cent at the weekend.

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Payne Haas at the NSW Blues camp at Sydney Olympic Park on Tuesday.

‘I’m trying to look after my family’: Payne Haas breaks silence over dad’s drugs arrest

The NSW Blues star has spoken for the first time since his father, Gregor, was arrested over alleged links to a Mexican cartel and plans to smuggle methamphetamines into Indonesia.

Steve Mortimer celebrates winning the 1985 State of Origin series

Inside the Blues campaign: Why Maguire wants the spirit of ’85

The NSW coach has called on past glories to inspire his team for the 2024 State of Origin series.

Roy Masters
Roy Masters

Sports Columnist

Taylan May is facing domestic violence charges.

Penrith seek cap relief after May stand-down; Trindall back for Sharks after DUI

Taylan May is unlikely to play again this season after pleading not guilty to domestic violence charges, while Cronulla’s Brayden Trindall will return following his own off-field dramas.

Clare Hunt says she’s living the dream with the Matildas.

$4 million in four days: Why the ‘Matildas effect’ isn’t slowing down

The two friendlies against China have been sold out for weeks, and an average crowd of 50,000 has watched their last 12 matches on home soil.

James Tedesco and Dylan Edwards.

One stat and six charts show why Edwards replaced Tedesco as the NSW No.1

Looking purely at the numbers this season, not a lot separates Dylan Edwards and James Tedesco. But there’s one area where Blues coach Michael Maguire believes the Penrith fullback can revolutionise his attack.

Cody Ramsey returned to training with the Dragons on Monday.

Doctors told him he’d never play NRL again. On Monday, Cody Ramsey was back on the training field

After 550 days out of the game due to a series of major medical issues that left doctors fearing the worst, the Dragons speedster has taken his first step towards a miracle return.

Queensland picked Israel Folau. Why wouldn’t NSW pick Joseph Suaalii?

Queensland picked Israel Folau. Why wouldn’t NSW pick Joseph Suaalii?

The relevant question about Suaalii isn’t about whether he should contest the Origin opener but on which side of the field he will play.

Andrew Webster
Andrew Webster

Chief Sports Writer

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