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The Confession podcast
Murder was just the beginning in this astonishing new podcast.
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Education
Cranbrook settles with former head as he launches complaint with ABC
Nicholas Sampson and the school’s governing council have resolved a dispute after his dramatic resignation from the prestigious all-boys institution.
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How To Poison a Planet
The suburbs, towns with contaminated tap water
The drinking water of up to 1.8 million Australians has been contaminated. Experts say further testing must be an urgent priority.
Inside the Sydney building that has a date with the wrecking ball
Glebe’s abandoned court is slipping further into disrepair before it is demolished for apartments. That hasn’t stopped trespassers from flocking to the site.
‘Don’t do it alone’: What Mosley learnt pushing his body to the limit in 2019
Michael Mosley was no stranger to taking risks – usually on television, for the noble cause of enabling people to live better, healthier lives.
Australia’s homes worth nearly $11 trillion
The ABS found the total value of homes in Australia rose by $209.4 billion over the first three months of the year.
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Health
First, doctors won $230m in backpay. Now, they’re getting pay rises worth thousands
NSW Health will pay junior doctors an extra $100 million over the next four years after settling a three-year Supreme Court battle with their union.
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Euthanasia
A footy legend’s wife relished life. Now, she says it is time to go
Cherryl and Ron Barassi promised each other they would leave the world at a time of their own choosing. Ron never got to choose his time, his widow reflects. So she is fighting to choose hers.
Police dig up buried truck in dead drug diver mystery
Two years after a Brazilian diver was found dead in the Port of Newcastle with over 50kg of cocaine, police have dug up a buried truck in the search for another diver.
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Weightlifting
Banned for life, gold medallist is now handing out awards
Nicu Vlad’s appearance at multiple weightlifting events has highlighted concerns about dysfunction in the running of the core Olympic sport in Australia.
Opinion
Elon Musk
It’s high noon for Musk as his $80 billion pay day looms
Tesla shareholders are expected to approve yet again the largest incentive package in US history. If they do, the unprecedented package will no doubt be challenged.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Gina Rinehart gag steals the show at Archibald opening
The billionaire miner is the gift that keeps on giving for Australia’s art galleries.
Opinion
Vivid Sydney
Livid with Vivid? Its next light-bulb moment must be crowd control
Vivid Sydney has just a few days left to run, which is just as well because the weekend’s palaver will require at least a year to consider returning.
Michelle Cazzulino
Writer
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RecipeTin Eats: The 10 things I wish every cook in Australia knew
From using the right salt to eating like a prince on a pauper’s budget, these are Nagi Maehashi’s top cooking tips.
‘Put on notice’: Smith feared the worst after breach notice
The Kiwi international has had his big-money deal put under the microscope after being served a formal warning by the club.
How Australia can help the old enemy advance
Coach Andrew McDonald has deflected the possibility of rotating Australia’s squad for their last match against Scotland to force England out of the T20 World Cup.
Charli XCX’s late-night masterpiece Brat is her best album yet
Texturally brash and genuinely affecting, the pop iconoclast’s new album is a must-hear.
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Opinion
NATO
The Finns are the happiest people on the planet. Here’s why they’re not smiling
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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NRL 2024
Bulldogs scrap their way to win over Eels in holiday thriller
A late resurgence gave Canterbury a huge win against the Eels in the King’s Birthday clash.
‘There are standards here’: Smith breach leaves Roosters unimpressed
Brandon Smith returned to training on Monday after being served a breach notice for missing a “pretty black and white” scheduling directive.
Sydney
The local council rich list: How much is your mayor paid?
Councillors and mayors will get a small increase in payments from next month – but many Sydneysiders wouldn’t get out of bed for what they get paid.
Why you’ll be waiting a bit longer for this new motorway
Sinkholes that opened up at one of the project’s sites three months ago are forcing contractors to look at redesigning a tunnel for the M6 in the city’s south.
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Hospitals
The hospital upgrade costs that have blown out by millions
NSW will pour an additional $840 million into hospital upgrades in its upcoming budget as rising building costs hit the state’s bottom line.
Inside the revolt over NSW’s signature housing reforms
Crossbench MPs want more meaningful reforms as they consider backing a Liberal bill designed to scuttle Chris Minns’ signature policy.
Two women dead after being swept off rocks at Kurnell
The pair were pulled unconscious from the water but couldn’t be revived after the incident at the notorious strip in Sydney’s south.
Politics
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Climate crisis
Electric vehicles alone won’t be enough to hit climate goals, research shows
More public transport travel and rail freight are expected to be needed to rein in Australia’s carbon emissions to help the world limit global warming to 1.5 degrees.
Business
Analysis
Media & marketing
Who is Nine’s new chair Catherine West?
Nine’s new chair faces a raft of challenges beyond the findings of a looming review into the culture in its embattled television division.
World
‘Rigged conviction’: Trump meets probation officer ahead of sentencing
The ex-president’s July sentencing hearing will take place days before the Republican National Convention, where he will be announced as the party’s candidate.
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Property
Sydney’s market just slipped. Here’s which areas are strongest and weakest
Sydney’s property market has slowly come off the boil since the start of the year, but do the softer neighbourhoods spell what’s coming for the rest?
Downsizer pays $9.55m at auction for unit with jaw-dropping harbour views
The stunning view took in both the CBD and the Harbour Bridge. The preliminary clearance rate on Saturday evening was 67.7 per cent.
Good Food
Lifestyle
What to consider before you track your kids’ location
More parents are using technology to track their children’s whereabouts, but this raises questions around ethics, privacy and development.
Culture
North West loves being a nepo baby. Others should too
Isn’t it better that nepo babies actually use their privilege for something rather than hide the fact they even have it?
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Sport
‘Put on notice’: Smith feared the worst after Roosters breach notice
The Kiwi international has had his big-money Roosters deal put under the microscope after being served a formal warning by the club.
How Australia can help the old enemy advance at T20 World Cup
Coach Andrew McDonald has deflected the possibility of rotating Australia’s squad for their last match against Scotland to force England out of the T20 World Cup.
Australia’s new Thorpe-Hackett power pair who can rule Olympic 400m freestyle
Elijah Winnington and Sam Short are doing what no one else has for 20 years, pushing each other to Paris 2024 qualification and possibly gold and silver in seven weeks.
Titmus almost breaks own world record as Winnington edges out Short
Ariarne Titmus gave her 400m freestyle world record a nudge on the opening night of Australia’s Olympic and Paralympic trials in Brisbane.
Analysis
AFL 2024
How a ‘hot’ midfield and smart recruiting have made the Swans untouchable
The Swans are two wins and an enormous percentage ahead of any other team in the AFL. This is why.
‘I don’t care’: The blunt Luai response which will hearten Tigers fans
The Penrith playmaker’s future club is lurching from one drama to another. But their star signing’s brief transition to the No.7 jumper can offer the Tigers sorely needed relief.
‘We let players go seven years ago and never recovered’: Why Richo will fight to keep Tigers stars
Wests Tigers boss Shane Richardson has sent a warning shot to rival clubs hoping to lure boom playmaker Lachlan Galvin, while refusing to give up hope of retaining Stefano Utoikamanu.
Have Your Say
‘It gets you in the guts’: Why swimming is so hot right now
After years of dysfunction, Australia’s ‘national sport’ is enjoying a renaissance. This week’s Olympic trials will put a cast of stars front and centre again.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer