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Manufacturing
More than a quarry: Economists back PM’s $23b gamble
A group of economists and policy experts has rallied to support the government’s Future Made in Australia plan, saying the country will be poorer without it.
Unis warn of 4500 job cuts over student crackdown
Universities say they face a $500 million funding shortfall and are calling for the sector to be given the same bipartisan support as the mining industry.
Country Road faces staff exodus over new probe as boss stays put
Staff are angry that the chief executive will stay in the role after an external investigation into the handling of complaints.
‘They were men with guns. I was in my PJs’: The crises where police aren’t wanted
Police should be relegated to back-up support for mental health workers or not respond at all to call-outs for severely mentally ill people in crisis, a major state inquiry has concluded.
How police tracked down surfer’s alleged killer
The “random” alleged murder of 21-year-old surfer Kye Schaefer shocked the beachside town and triggered a public appeal.
The move to kill off Sydney’s signature housing density plan
The NSW opposition will take the extraordinary step of trying to axe the state government’s key plan for increasing housing supply in Sydney.
‘Less worthy men have seen me in far less’: Senator’s gymwear blooper
Liberal senator Jane Hume and ASIC chairman Joe Longo share a gym – but her frank revelation caught them both by surprise.
Why the economic clout of Millennials and Gen Z is growing
The cost-of-living crisis has fuelled greater demand for buy now, pay later products – especially from younger Australians – says Block executive Nick Molnar.
Opinion
Discrimination
These chilling voicemails prove Islamophobia is thriving
Reports of Islamophobia have increased by 1300 per cent. Yet according to Senator Sarah Henderson, there’s nothing to it.
Susan Carland
Sociologist
McInnes thought he’d be a Rabbitoh for life - then Russell Crowe unloaded
McInnes was right at the beginning of his NRL career when Crowe sprayed him in front of his teammates. It was to kick-start the most unlikely journey to a NSW jersey.
‘He’s a legend right?’: The teen superfan driving de Minaur at Roland-Garros
A 14-year-old Parisian named Paul has become Alex de Minaur’s lucky charm at the French Open and will be there for the Demon’s practice session and his quarter-final against Alexander Zverev.
23-year streak in major strife as fellow Aussie sinks star
Adam Scott hasn’t missed a major tournament since 2001 but ice-cold nerves from a compatriot in a US Open qualifying event may have ended the run.
Analysis
Space
Race to stop the destruction of evidence of alien life
Looting and scientific vandalism on Earth has scientists worried we could destroy evidence of extraterrestrial life before we even find it.
The world’s largest collection of living plants is an extraordinary place
You’ll find magnificent examples of exotic flora in London’s famous 265-year-old gardens.
Grudges seriously harm our health. Here are four ways to let them go
If you sense it’s time to let go of a grudge, here’s how to go about it.
Opinion
Sociology
As a visiting Frenchwoman, Australian men are not at all what I expected
Living in Melbourne and working in hospitality, one cultural difference with France was immediately apparent: men’s behaviour towards women.
Elyne Le Faou
Miranda Otto on the Ladies in Black – and the lost art of customer service
The Australian actor plays one of the new characters in the ABC TV series, which is the third spin-off from Madeleine St John’s 1993 novel, The Women in Black.
Ten great books to cosy up with this winter
The seasonal scene won’t be complete without a good read to warm the soul.
NRL 2024
‘Have you watched his previous 10 games?’: Maguire backs Hynes to shine
Forget his last club game. And forget his one and only Origin game – Nicho Hynes is the man to lead NSW in Wednesday’s series opener. Just ask the Blues coach.
Meet Joe Suaalii: The yin and yang of NSW’s $4.8m code-hopping chameleon
The Blues rookie lives and travels on his own despite being the centre of attention since the age of 14. This is the other side of one of Australia’s most talked-about talents.
Sydney
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Courts
‘I never touched her’: Alleged killer denies drugging, shooting Charlise
Under cross-examination on Tuesday, Justin Stein dismissed a prosecutor’s suggestion that he killed his partner’s daughter and removed evidence of the crime.
Sydney teacher charged with filming students’ private parts
The 30-year-old man will face court on Tuesday after he was allegedly caught filming up female students’ skirts by a schoolchild.
‘A death warrant’: Public slams new Powerhouse plans
The vast majority of 126 public submissions are opposed to the redevelopment of the now shuttered Powerhouse Museum in Ultimo.
Surgeon was presented as ‘some sort of Dr Frankenstein’, his lawyer says
Sue Chrysanthou, SC, told a Federal Court defamation hearing that angry former patients were not “accurate historians” of their experience.
‘White devil’: The protest song that has parents up in arms
The NSW education minister has intervened after a parent complained about a song calling Captain Cook a “white devil” being played at a public primary school.
Politics
Shorten’s $310,000-a-year writer behind at least 170 speeches – but no zingers
Senate estimates revealed that Julianne Stewart, a speechwriter for former prime ministers, was hired by government on a two-year contract valued at $620,000.
Business
P&O Cruises to sail into sunset with Carnival to absorb fleet
One of the country’s best known cruise line brands, P&O Cruises Australia, will shut down in March next year, leaving many of its ships to be operated by parent company Carnival Corporation.
World
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World elections
Modi’s alliance races to majority but falls short of landslide
A third Modi term with a slim majority for the BJP could introduce some uncertainty after his decade-long authoritative rule. Counting continues.
Opinion
Let’s not be tossers to our foreign students. Looking at you, Randwick
Jenna Price
Columnist and academic
It’s D-Day for Europe’s trade relationship with China
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
He’s warned us before on the China threat. Can we afford to ignore him again?
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
The Liberals created the perfect female candidate in ... Frydenberg?
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
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Property
The suburbs where properties are at highest risk of fire and flood
More than 32,000 Australian homes face a high risk of bushfire, while 141,000 homes are at risk of flooding. The risks will push insurance costs up and home values down.
Local family pays $13.3 million, sets new record for ‘little sleepy suburb’
A Chiswick waterfront home with access to a private beach that last sold for $5 million sparked an auction bidding war between two parties.
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Parenting
The sweet spot where kids’ boredom turns to play
There have never been more ways to keep our kids entertained, but this parenting educator says the overscheduling of our kids is a problem.
Culture
In detention, with no brush or oils, this Archibald finalist taught himself to paint
Mostafa Azimitabar was desperate for distraction and denied art supplies, out of fears he would self-harm. So he used what he had.
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Russell Crowe unloaded on Cameron McInnes. A decade on, he is true Blue
McInnes was right at the beginning of his NRL career when Crowe sprayed him in front of his teammates. It was to kick-start the most unlikely journey to a NSW jersey.
How eight workers took seven hours to turn Matildas soccer field into an Origin cauldron
WATCH: Time-lapse footage has captured eight ground staff literally washing away any memories of the Matildas and getting Accor Stadium ready for the NSW Blues.
Scott’s 23-year streak in major strife as fellow Aussie sinks star
Adam Scott hasn’t missed a major tournament since 2001 but ice-cold nerves from a compatriot in a US Open qualifying event may have ended the run.
Meet Joe Suaalii: The yin and yang of NSW’s $4.8m code-hopping chameleon
The Blues rookie lives and travels on his own despite being the centre of attention since the age of 14. This is the other side of one of Australia’s most talked-about talents.
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Olympics
Swede nothings: Matildas coach coy on future after unveiling Olympic squad
Tony Gustavsson has revealed the 18 players he’ll be taking to Paris, but won’t say whether he’ll still be their coach beyond the tournament.
De Minaur upsets Medvedev, matches Hewitt feat in making Roland-Garros quarter-finals
The lion-hearted tennis star has enjoyed another seminal moment in Paris as he goes where no male Australian player has in two decades.
‘Have you watched his previous 10 games?’: Maguire backs Hynes to shine
Forget his last club game. And forget his one and only Origin game – Nicho Hynes is the man to lead NSW in Wednesday’s series opener. Just ask the Blues coach.
Have Your Say
After Tedesco’s recall, the Origin opener has Blues upset written all over it
The Roosters star’s shock call-up by Michael Maguire didn’t cause much of a stink – but it reeks of an Origin miracle.
Andrew Webster
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