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Only 2% of Sydney housing shifts east under shake-up

Despite Chris Minns announcing an ambitious rewrite of the state’s housing targets, an analysis of the plans shows little movement in the overall spread of proposed dwellings.

Ex-Nine boss’ $1m golden handshake on the line

Nine will try to claw back at least part of the payment to the former news boss accused of drunkenly groping staff after complaints to management and anger from journalists.

Albanese should sack Giles, but there are four reasons it won’t happen

Albanese should sack Giles, but there are four reasons it won’t happen

The Coalition has dominated the debate on the release of criminals from immigration detention, yet Anthony Albanese won’t sack his minister. To fix the politics, Labor needs to fix the policy.

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Hottentot Crescent

The racist street name set to be wiped off the map over locals’ objections

When an Uber driver came across the tiny cul-de-sac in the Byron hinterland, it set off a chain of events that has now reached the state’s Geographical Names Board.

Returning Moses the difference as Eels outlast Sharks to win 34-22

Returning Moses the difference as Eels outlast Sharks to win 34-22

Cronulla is supposed to be challenging for a premiership, but tonight’s match stats are grim reading. Follow the action.

Surfer scored perfect 10 on ‘quite possibly one of the best barrels ever ridden’

Tatiana Weston-Webb’s perfect 10 at Teahupo’o

Women were banished from Teahupo’o for 15 years because it was deemed too dangerous. In heaving, two-metre waves on Thursday, the women dominated like never before.

Six weeks ago, he was an Origin outcast. Now Luai’s in NSW’s leadership group

The Tigers-bound five-eighth was dropped for the final match of last year’s series and a recall looked a long way off. But injuries opened the door to a dramatic change of fortunes.

Here comes winter … and with it even more rain

Here comes winter … and with it even more rain

Heavy rain is set to hit the east coast of Australia to kick off winter after a soggy autumn.

ABC boss backs Laura Tingle, but not how she made comments

Laura Tingle and David Anderson.

ABC managing director David Anderson said he regretted that Laura Tingle’s comments were made without the “usual qualification”, but declined to apologise to Peter Dutton.

Truth hurts but Tingle states the obvious on racism

That the ABC rebuked Laura Tingle shows how the organisation is losing its way in knowing what the population really thinks.

Crowds gather at the Mona Lisa.

The plan to save the Mona Lisa from crass crowds and Instagrammers

Jostling crowds have made viewing Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece one of Europe’s most disappointing experiences. Now there are moves to protect her from the hordes.

His licence suspended, a man appears in court via Zoom from behind the wheel

The scene from the court showing Corey Harris driving while participating in a pre-trial hearing this month.

The judge appeared to be stunned by the irony of the man’s actions given the charge he was facing.

Still scarred: The Japanese comedian who unknowingly starred in a reality TV show

Twenty-five years ago Nasabi went through his own version of The Truman Show.

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Martin Freeman is back in the best, most intense police drama in years

Martin Freeman as troubled Liverpool police officer Chris Carson.

Created and written by former police officer Tony Schumacher, The Responder returns for another compelling – if anxiety-inducing – season.

10 warming meal deals that will make dining out more affordable this winter

Enjoy luxurious ramen at Kame House for $25.

From quality steak with a glass of pinot noir to some of Sydney’s silkiest ramens – and all for under $30. Who says eating out has to break the bank?

You can experience more than one type of anxiety. Here are tips to cope

There are many ways in which anxiety can manifest, and many people’s experiences don’t fit neatly into a category.

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Fairmont Resort at the Blue Mountains has been transformed for NSW.

Rye grass, whiskey bars, an ice skating rink and a cinema: Inside NSW’s Origin camp

Eight weeks ago, the hotel didn’t have a gym and the field looked like a “goat track”. It’s now the NSW Blues’ mountain hideaway.

Reece Walsh and Queensland will be favourites for game one.
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Origin in reverse: Queensland are raging favourites – and they can’t hide from it

Always the team which picks the no-nonsense workers and rises above their underdog status, the Maroons are in new territory this year.

Andrew Johns
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League columnist

Sydney

Renders of the new look Powerhouse Museum at Ultimo.

Government blunders in published costing of Powerhouse Museum revamp

The Minns government has been left red-faced after a $350.4 million costing of the Powerhouse Museum redevelopment at Ultimo was published in error.

Police reveal new information about riverbank baby as mother remains missing

Police are searching a new area of interest following the discovery on Monday.

After police found evidence that a woman had given birth on the banks of the Cooks River, DNA testing has revealed the missing baby is a boy.

Mother of Charlise’s alleged killer denies making up evidence to help son

Justin Stein’s mother Annemie Stein (left) arrives at the NSW Supreme Court at Parramatta on Thursday.

Justin Stein’s mother insists she heard a “cheeky voice” in the background of a call that may have belonged to nine-year-old Charlise Mutten.

‘My word against his’: Colossal failure in sex assault cases

Very few sexual assault reports made to police end in convictions, statistics show.

Samantha was attacked by a man she thought was her friend. Fear stopped her pursuing justice. Sadly, she’s far from alone.

Two more Macarthur players caught up in alleged A-League bet-fixing scandal

Jed Drew (pictured) and Matthew Millar are accused of participating in a criminal group that also allegedly involved three alreayd charged Macarthur FC players.

Matthew Millar and Jed Drew have been named in court as participants in a criminal scheme – which used the manipulation of yellow cards to corrupt betting – that allegedly involved three teammates.

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Nambucca Heads on the NSW North Coast.

‘A pretty magic spot’: Where you can sea-change for under $750,000 in NSW

Byron might be out of reach, but Sydneysiders are ditching the commute for coastal hotspots that cost half the price of the capital.

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Maika Sivo scores for Parramatta.

NRL round 13 LIVE: Moses the master as Eels beat Sharks

Their star No.7 was back and all is well with the Eels again. Finally, Eels fans have something to smile about again.

Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow’s try for the Maroons in 2023.

The Blues have been burned by pace before. So how do they put the brakes on Maroons?

Queensland’s back line boasts some of the fastest players ever seen in Maroon. Origin I could be gone in the blink of an eye if they find open space.

Rugby Australia chair Daniel Herbert and CEO Phil Waugh

The Rebels are victims of a long-overdue austerity drive in Australian rugby

Is Rugby Australia’s decision to axe Melbourne another episode of calamity in the 15-man code, or a necessary act of leadership?

Jaime Chapman started her NRL journey at the Kurnell stingrays in the Shire.

‘Paul Gallen is my hero’: The gesture that stuck with Jaime Chapman

A meeting with the NSW Blues great 14 years ago made a big impression on a young Jaime Chapman, then a Kurnell Stingrays junior and now a NSW Origin sensation.

Jarome Luai.

Six weeks ago, he was an Origin outcast. Now Jarome Luai’s in NSW’s leadership group

The Tigers-bound five-eighth was dropped for the final match of last year’s series and a recall looked a long way off. But injuries opened the door to a dramatic change of fortunes.

Tony Gustavsson with Matildas star Caitlin Foord at Thursday’s press conference.

‘It’s been a stressful week’: Crunch time arrives for Matildas’ Olympic hopefuls

Tony Gustavsson will unveil his 18-player Olympic squad next week, and said there are likely only three spots left up for grabs ahead of Friday night’s friendly with China.

Tatiana Weston-Webb’s perfect 10 at Teahupo’o

‘This is women’s surfing’: A perfect 10 as history made at Teahupo’o

Women were banished from Teahupo’o for 15 years because it was deemed too dangerous. In heaving, two-metre waves on Thursday, the women dominated like never before.

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