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Dutton’s energy war spooks major global investors
Major investors are already rethinking plans to keep ploughing billions of dollars into Australian renewable energy.
Bankrupt former Sydney council worker ‘too busy’ to declare $253,000 payments
The ex-Canterbury-Bankstown employee has denied to the ICAC that he accepted money from a friend in return for help winning valuable local government work.
Opinion
Nuclear energy
Dutton’s gone full throttle on nuclear and it’s playing out like a comedy
When Peter Dutton unveiled his nuclear plan, certainty for investors in wind, solar and battery assets vaporised.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
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Crime
Victim of alleged deadly road rage dragged 100 metres down Sydney road
CCTV shows the victim of the alleged road rage incident being dragged down the road. Police are appealing for the driver of a white ute to hand himself in.
Darlinghurst Theatre goes into administration owing ticket holders
The Darlinghurst Theatre Company will be offered free rent in a desperate bid to prevent it going bust.
Putin gifts a luxury limo to Kim - before they take it for a spin together
The Russian president’s first visit to North Korea in 24 years is being watched closely by Seoul and Washington.
Trump belittles Biden so much that just staying awake could win the debate
What if US President Joe Biden clears the very low bar that opponent Donald Trump has now set for him?
‘Harsh reality’: Why fewer Australians than ever are donating to charity
Cost-of-living pressures are hitting most Australians, who are responding by cutting donations to charities.
In a city hit by terror, Paris could be facing a ‘very’ explosive cocktail
Most host cities undergo an expensive building spree to fit the Games. Paris is making the Games fit the city.
Opinion
Wallabies
Eddie Jones wants to smooth out the rough edges of his Wallabies story. But some spiky bits won’t budge
The recently departed Wallabies coach is back on the Test rugby scene with Japan this weekend. And so is Jones the podcast salesman.
Iain Payten
Senior Sports Reporter
Opinion
Psychology
The only people I’d want as a life coach would never be a life coach
It seems you can’t swing a cat without hitting a life coach these days. They’re everywhere, jacked up on positivity and self-love.
Cherie Gilmour
Freelance writer
Opinion
Air travel
‘No frills’ is an understatement: The world’s worst airline ticket has arrived
This airline’s new ultra-basic ticket is the most rudimentary plane ticket ever sold. And it could well indicate the beginning of a wider trend.
Greg Dickinson
The housing marvels that came to Sydney’s northern beaches and defied the McMansions
The Northern Beaches Council has called on the public to submit examples of mid-century modern architecture they want to see saved.
Numeracy in schools doesn’t add up. Here’s how experts would solve the problem
All children would be tested for numeracy knowledge in the first two years of school under a plan to tackle underachievement in maths.
Beyond Bali and Thailand, smart young travellers are now heading here
This bustling and rapidly changing Asian city is now a magnet for younger travellers.
We lift the (extra flaky) lid on 10 of Sydney’s hottest pies to try, right now
Where to find the best old-school meat pies, the fanciest gourmet upgrades, and queue-worthy croissant-encased fillings.
Romper Room presenter was first lady of children’s television
Dawn Kenyon was on Channel 7’s screens on the very first day the station broadcast in Sydney.
NRL 2024
Opinion
It’s hard to believe, but this is why the Blues will win Origin II
Andrew Johns
League columnist
Updated
Storm poised to end Las Vegas interest
The four teams bound for the United States are all but confirmed with Melbourne making a call on the Las Vegas venture.
Cathy’s speech … and that pig: Maguire on Souths’ grand final win
It’s taken 10 years, but Maguire has finally allowed himself a moment to reminisce about the greatest moment of his coaching career.
Sydney
Molly Ticehurst’s alleged killer moved to state’s toughest prison
Daniel Billings looked calm as he appeared in Parkes court on Thursday via audio-visual link wearing prison greens.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
SEE & DO
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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.
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.
Politics
Exclusive
Nuclear energy
Big cracks in Dutton’s nuclear plans as details emerge about cheap power offer
The location of the Coalition’s proposed nuclear power plants have finally been unveiled, and not everyone in the opposition is happy.
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
‘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.
Opinion
With Kean gone, the boy band has split before its greatest hits
Alexandra Smith
State Political Editor
The public has voted on the next Media Watch host, and you’re in for a shock
Antoinette Lattouf
Broadcaster, columnist and author
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Property
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.
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.
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
Fame, glamour and tragedy: Griffin Dunne’s touching memoir
The actor, writer and producer’s memoir is a warm portrait of an unusual – and celebrity-filled – upbringing.
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Sport
Opinion
Wallabies
Eddie Jones wants to smooth out the rough edges of his Wallabies story. But some spiky parts won’t budge
The recently departed Wallabies coach is back on the Test rugby scene with Japan this weekend. And so is Jones the podcast salesman.
Iain Payten
Senior Sports Reporter
How GWS plan to shut down Swans danger man Amartey
Joel Amartey kicked nine goals against Adelaide last weekend and again looms as one of Sydney’s major threats on Saturday – especially with the Giants missing their star defender.
Why Australia’s No.1-ranked male swimmer isn’t flying with the team to Olympics
Cam McEvoy’s quest to make history in Paris is so important to Swimming Australia that the veteran athlete has been granted a special request.
Updated
Around the clubs
Storm poised to end Las Vegas interest
The four teams bound for the United States are all but confirmed with Melbourne making a call on the Las Vegas venture.
When he couldn’t do the Coogee to Bondi walk, Vaughan knew he was in trouble
Michael Vaughan has revealed his battle with a mystery stress-related illness which left him struggling to complete one of his Australian summer rituals.
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
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.
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).
