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The Coalition is gambling on nuclear. Towns such as Lithgow are ground zero
Lithgow once had a brewery, picture palace and six pubs. Now it has dozens of empty shopfronts.
Opinion
Political leadership
Peter Dutton is crazy brave to the point of being reckless. He’s also outsmarting Anthony Albanese
What times we live in, when the adoption of nuclear energy, which John Howard’s government outlawed, actually stands a chance of being implemented.
Shaun Carney
Columnist
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Education
The Sydney private schools with the highest-earning parents
The new figures help rank schools based on parents’ income and determine how much government funding flows to each school.
‘Disgraceful act of vandalism’: Protesters spray orange paint on Stonehenge
Bystanders appeared to intervene and stop the protesters who were damaging one of the world’s most famous prehistoric monuments.
French boys accused of raping girl in act of antisemitism
The attack elicited widespread shock, notably after a surge in antisemitic acts in France since the start of the Israel-Hamas war.
How much do you actually save at Aldi? The cheapest supermarkets revealed
Mystery shoppers visited 81 supermarkets across the country to investigate the price differences of Aldi, Coles and Woolworths.
The Australian cities that are tipped to crack house price records next year
Despite higher rates, property prices are tipped to grow to new highs, but not all capitals will keep up.
Vaucluse lawyer’s home renovation plans horrify high-flying neighbours
John Landerer wants to rebuild his $18m house, but his neighbours - including NRL legend Anthony Minichiello - have opposed his DA.
Exclusive
Planning
Can the powerful owl save this north shore zone from development?
In a summons filed in the Land and Environment Court, Ku-ring-gai Council claims the government failed to give due consideration to critical habitat and threatened species.
Opinion
State Parliament
With Kean gone, the boy band has split before its greatest hits
The departure of Matt Kean, and Dominic Perrottet’s imminent resignation, is good news for the Minns government.
Alexandra Smith
State Political Editor
‘The chunkier the better’: The trend for surviving winter
Thick cardigans and strategic layering make up the trend that everyone from Queen Camilla to Kim Kardashian can get behind.
Breaking
Wimbledon
Barty returns to Wimbledon grass for first time since 2021 triumph
The former Wimbledon champion will step back onto the grass for the first time since announcing her shock retirement in 2022 to take part in an invitational doubles match.
Two of Us
Good Weekend
‘It’s borderline crazy’: The feat that leaves this coach in awe of his athlete wife
They both lost limbs through tragic accidents – now, former gold-medal sprinter Scott Reardon coaches his fellow Paralympian wife, long-jumper Vanessa Low.
You should watch all six seasons of this hugely underrated show now
We need a word for the specific pleasure of finding a TV show you love, and discovering that six beautiful seasons await you.
Ten great attractions in Europe most Australians don’t visit
Step off the well-trodden trail for deserts, national parks and castles that most Australians don’t see.
A favourite cracks under bacon-and-eggs themed elimination
Will pepper ice-cream and stuffed peppers prevail in an invention test that leaves us all feeling less than sunny-side-up?
NRL 2024
Updated
Dragons’ recruitment push heats up with Cook to return, Bird to stay
Damien Cook will go back to where it all began while utility Jack Bird didn’t wait until the end of the month to trigger his player option at St George Illawarra.
Exclusive
Roosters attempt to lure Wallabies star for finals countdown
There is a tug of war between the Roosters and Rugby Australia over the immediate services of Wallaby star Mark Nawaqanitawase.
Sydney
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Courts
Three Sydney men accused of gang rapes during buck’s weekend
Andrew David and brothers Maurice Hawell and Marius Hawell are alleged to have raped three women over two nights inside an Airbnb apartment.
Bumper crowds at winter events prompt Sydney tourism rethink
The soaring popularity of cultural events, such as Vivid, is triggering a rethink of NSW’s tourism strategy.
Updated
Illness
‘Like it’s falling out of the sky’: Bird flu detected on NSW egg farm
A farm north-west of Sydney is under lockdown after bird flu was found in chickens, the first outbreak in the state in more than a decade.
Wilkinson returns fire in Lehrmann defamation appeal
The high-profile presenter has responded to Bruce Lehrmann’s bid to overturn his defamation defeat.
‘Game of Thrones’: Council axes 10th CEO in eight years
The spectacular falling out between two Liberal heavyweights over a $537,000 per year post is set for court-ordered mediation.
SEE & DO
A ‘love letter’ to the man who helped save Sydney Harbour
A new exhibition of the works of Peter Kingston – showing his beloved Sydney Harbour and home – has opened at the State Library.
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This feast for the eyes is one of the best dance works you’ll see this year
Our reviewers give their verdict on the latest shows around town, including Chicago and gigs from Pond, Bangarra Dance Theatre. Opera Australia and 5 Seconds of Summer’s Luke Hemmings.
Politics
Graphic content
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
‘These people were sick’: Survivors plead for October 7 not to be forgotten
Mazal Tazazo went to the Nova music festival to dance with her friends. Instead, she ended up in a pool of blood, playing dead to avoid being killed.
Business
‘Manipulation’: Do supermarkets order too much fruit and veg on purpose?
Woolworths and Coles have been accused of engineering an oversupply of fresh produce to ensure supply and drive down prices.
World
‘Unconditional support’: Putin and Kim sign new mutual defence pact
The Russian leader’s first visit to North Korea in 24 years is being watched closely by Seoul and Washington, which have expressed concern about military ties.
Opinion
The public has voted on the next Media Watch host, and you’re in for a shock
Antoinette Lattouf
Broadcaster, columnist and author
By dumping 2030 targets, Dutton reveals a worrying truth
Shane Wright
Senior economics correspondent
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Property
Six of the best luxury homes for sale across the country
We’ve rounded up our pick of the bunch from across the New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and South Australia’s most luxurious properties.
Rates on hold, but these home owners are doing it the toughest
Households are stretched to their limits and some are already behind on mortgage repayments.
Good Food
Lifestyle
‘The chunkier the better’: The trend for surviving winter
Thick cardigans and strategic layering make up the trend that everyone from Queen Camilla to Kim Kardashian can get behind.
Opinion
Motherhood
Is my biological clock faulty, or is motherhood just not for me?
Genevieve Novak
Spectrum columnist
Culture
Seinfeld tells activists they’re in the wrong place at his shows. Here’s why they persist
The comedian has become the target of pro-Palestinian protesters over what has been interpreted as his support for Israel’s response to the October 7 attacks by Hamas.
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Opinion
NRL 2024
Attack, X-factor and experience: Why NSW will win Origin II
This Blues side is a more dangerous team than the one in Sydney. Throw in Latrell Mitchell and NSW are primed to square the ledger in Melbourne.
Andrew Johns
League columnist
Breaking
Wimbledon
Barty returns to Wimbledon grass for first time since 2021 triumph
The former Wimbledon champion will be stepping back onto the grass for the first time since announcing her shock retirement in 2022.
Cathy’s speech, the fans … and that pig: Maguire on Souths grand final win
It’s taken 10 years, but Michael Maguire has finally allowed himself a moment to reminisce about the greatest moment of his coaching career.
Experienced coach in frame for Waratahs as another star seeks release
A former right-hand man of Eddie Jones is in the running to become NSW coach, after a previous front-runner opted for a move to Japan.
How Silicon Valley lured ‘tech-savvy’ Cummins to US league
After competing in the IPL and T20 World Cup, the Australian pace ace had no interest in backing up for Major League Cricket – until someone mentioned Silicon Valley.
‘If it’s five minutes, I’m happy’: Trbojevic addresses furore over Origin game time
The surprise skipper played just 29 minutes of game one. Michael Maguire addressed the issue with Jake Trbojevic before NSW’s revenge mission in Melbourne.
Exclusive
NRL 2024
Roosters attempt to lure Wallabies star for end-of-season push
There is a tug of war between the Roosters and Rugby Australia over the immediate services of Wallaby star Mark Nawaqanitawase.
Have Your Say
What we’ve learnt from the first round of matches at Euro 2024
Cristiano Ronaldo has still got it, Germany have got it again, Belgium still don’t have it (and never will), and the English have a new song to sing (thank heavens).
