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NSW set for another drenching as Sydney flood watch declared
An extreme weather warning has been issued for parts of Sydney as a deluge hit the south coast, flooding roads and houses.
Tears and trauma as NSW apologises for anti-gay laws
“We are sorry,” Premier Chris Minns told a packed public gallery on the eve of the 40th anniversary of the scrapping of homosexual criminalisation.
There are 112,500 children at risk of harm in NSW. The state is failing most of them
In 2022-23, the NSW department responsible for child protection declared “case closed” for the vast majority of children at risk of harm.
‘Icon’ Neil Perry sole Australian winner at World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards
The chef is the first Australian to receive the annual poll’s award for outstanding contribution to the hospitality industry.
This $24m website should let you compare medical fees. Only 20 doctors have used it
Almost five years after it launched, only a handful of the nation’s 36,000 specialists have provided their fees for listing.
Has Tedesco done enough to escape the sack again?
Having initially dropped James Tedesco, NSW coach Michael Maguire will have to again revisit the fullback position.
Two tackles and two words that prove to Maguire all is not lost
Liam Martin won over fans on both sides of the border with some bruising tackles, including one involving good mate J’maine Hopgood.
Opinion
State of Origin
Hynes had his chance: The four changes NSW must make for State of Origin II
When presented with the moment to dispel a perception that he requires a pack of Strepsils when the lights are on him, Nicho Hynes instead got lost in them.
Michael Chammas
Sports reporter
Small shift towards Biden after Trump verdict
In polls, the US president either leads or is within 2 points of the convicted felon in the places worth the 270 electoral votes needed to win the presidency.
Opinion
Investing
Nvidia leaps into the $3 trillion club and could soon own it
The chipmaker’s market capitalisation has grown by more than four times the market value of BHP – in just six weeks.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
Man charged with killing ex-wife in 140km/h smash dies in custody
Troy Andrew Armstrong was accused of driving his ute at high-speed into Kristy Armstrong’s sedan, running her off the road and killing her.
The ski season is here. Only two lifts out of 78 will be running
The ski season opens this long weekend with minimal snowfall and bookings down as cost-of-living pressures bite.
Opinion
Aviation
An early review of Qantas’ new long-haul flights. BYO gas mask
Of course, none of this should be interpreted as a defence of stopovers, which are one of the few good arguments for staying the course for 22 hours.
Michelle Cazzulino
Writer
What you need to know about navigating Europe’s train stations
For all their busyness, European train stations are remarkably easy to use, as long as you’re familiar with a few basic operational instructions.
Chanel designer Virginie Viard leaves fashion’s top job
After five years Karl Lagerfeld’s successor Virginie Viard is leaving Chanel, with two designers already waiting in the wings.
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Review
Will Smith is back - and yes, Bad Boys jokes about that slap
The banter between the Will Smith and Martin Lawrence remains the only drawcard in Bad Boys: Ride or Die.
STATE OF ORIGIN
Analysis
How NSW saved the game, just 25 minutes too late
The Blues’ biggest headache is once again the focus thanks to the earliest send-off in Origin history and their reaction to it.
Opinion
Ashley Klein made the right call in sending off Joseph Suaalii
The rules of the game are clear, but fans have every right to be confused about where the Origin boundaries exist.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Sydney
Cranbrook School misses deadline to answer three key questions
After claims of a toxic work culture and the inappropriate behaviour of a teacher, new documents reveal the prestigious school failed to meet a federal government deadline.
Exclusive
Property development
Housing sites may not be feasible west of Sydney’s ‘latte line’. Here’s why
Industry analysis says apartments can’t be built for a price buyers are willing to pay in most of the 37 suburbs captured by the government’s transport-oriented development program. Others are not so sure.
Bodhi had one wish. He died before the laws changed
Ahead of the premier’s historic apology to people who suffered from laws criminalising homosexuality, LGBTQ advocates say more needs to be done to fight discrimination.
Household battery sales ‘grind to a halt’ as consumers await savings
The NSW government will offer an incentive of up to $2400 to buy a household battery from November 1. The solar industry welcomes it, but wants it brought forward.
Dad’s house, the surprise ute and the missing $4 million
Ivan Webb’s son found a way to help his parents buy their family home. Now Benjamin Webb is at the centre of a corruption probe.
SEE & DO
In detention, with no brush or oils, this Archibald finalist taught himself to paint
Mostafa Azimitabar was desperate for distraction while on Manus Island and denied art supplies, out of fears he would self-harm. So he used what he had.
Why romcoms are the only thing we’re going to be watching this year
From Anne Hathaway to Nicole Kidman and Ryan Gosling: your favourite long-suffering genre is getting a big injection of star power.
Politics
Updated
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Bandt threatens attorney-general with legal action over ABC comments
The Greens leader issued a statement saying Mark Dreyfus should not make “utterly unfounded statements and spread disinformation”.
Business
Updated
AI
AI dominance makes Nvidia now bigger than Apple
Once a niche tech firm for video game players, AI chipmaker Nvidia is now the world’s second-most valuable company with a market cap of more than $US3 trillion.
World
Email account links German rapist to Madeleine McCann case, court told
For the first time, German authorities have disclosed some of the evidence they hold against Christian Brueckner in the case of missing British toddler Madeleine McCann.
Opinion
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Property
The most liveable Sydney suburbs on a $1.1 million budget
The proportion of affordable suburbs has plunged over the past five years, and the top options now may not be within reach for long.
Seven of our favourite luxury homes for sale right now
From a Mediterranean-inspired design to a Parisian-style manor, we’ve rounded up our pick of the bunch.
Good Food
Lifestyle
It’s not just office romances that cause heartbreak at work
Freshly let go from my own job, I sought out other women who’d faced the same fate. What emerged was a universal truth.
Culture
The best books, TV, music and films of 2024 so far - and what’s to come
Here’s what had us hooked for the first half of the year, and what’s going to get us through the rest.
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Sport
Has James Tedesco done enough to escape the sack again?
Having initially dropped James Tedesco, NSW coach Michael Maguire will have to again revisit the fullback position.
‘Don’t scapegoat Nicho’: Hynes finds unlikely Maroons ally as Moses call looms
The NSW No.7 call shapes as a series-defining one as the Queensland captain goes into bat for his opposite number.
Starc could miss England clash after Stoinis stars in World Cup win
Mitchell Starc may not play against England on Sunday after leaving the field during Australia’s Twenty20 World Cup victory over Oman.
Two tackles and two words that prove to Michael Maguire all is not lost
Liam Martin won over fans on both sides of the border with some bruising tackles, including one involving good mate J’maine Hopgood.
‘I left my heart out there’: de Minaur rues missed chances, eyes Wimbledon with confidence
The Demon showed he now belongs with the world’s elite. While his Roland-Garros loss will hurt, the doors are opening for him to hit Wimbledon with a top-eight seeding.
Opinion
State of Origin
Hynes had his chance: The four changes NSW must make for State of Origin II
When presented with the moment to dispel a perception that he requires a pack of Strepsils when the lights are on him, Nicho Hynes instead got lost in them.
Michael Chammas
Sports reporter
Analysis
State of Origin
How NSW saved the game, just 25 minutes too late
The Blues’ biggest headache is once again the focus thanks to the earliest send-off in Origin history and their reaction to it.
Have Your Say
Blues rarely win when it’s 13 on 13 ... take one away and stop the fight
This year’s Origin opener was effectively over before 10 minutes had been played. I’ve got a horrible feeling the same can be said of the series.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
