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Metro line under Sydney harbour, CBD set to open
Sydney’s $21.6 billion metro rail line under the harbour and CBD is set to open to passengers in August after trial running of a full-service timetable.
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Public transport
Sydney Metro: New stations hidden beneath our city streets
As the new Metro comes to life, we examine the engineering and design feat that will transform our city.
Matt Kean appointed new chair of Climate Change Authority
The former NSW treasurer announced his retirement from state politics in a snap press conference last week. Follow our live coverage of the day’s news.
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Political leadership
Two ways Dutton is lowering the standard of debate in Australia
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton called it “bold” and “visionary”, but his policy seems born of cowardice.
Sean Kelly
Columnist
Opinion
Nuclear energy
Nuclear plan is surrounded by false claims - but people are listening
Australians are still paying a price for the energy policy disputes of the past. The nuclear proposal is unlikely to end the argument.
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
16 small changes to your diet that will help you live longer
From savoury breakfasts to sardines, these life-lengthening diet tweaks could give your health the boost it needs.
Opinion
Tripologist
600 planes grounded: The issue causing headaches for airlines
The slow return of aircraft to service after the pandemic has been one cause of high fares, but another problem has seen hundreds of Airbus planes stuck on the ground.
Michael Gebicki
The Tripologist
Woolworths, Coles face billion-dollar fines under stronger grocery code
The new maximum penalties – up to $5 billion for Woolworths and $3.8 billion for Coles – are designed to protect farmers and food suppliers in their dealings with the big supermarkets.
John Howard and a patriotic dessert menu: The Liberal Party turns 80
Ahead of Peter Dutton’s savage speech at the Liberals’ 80th federal council, the party’s top figures gathered in Sydney for an evening of factional festivities.
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Health
These medicines have been life-changing for Jill and Paddy. Not everyone can get them
With 1.5 million Australians now living with diabetes, advocates are pushing the government to protect the supply of drugs such as Ozempic and fund glucose-monitoring technology.
Common condition can cause too much shame to be named
Incontinence affects everything from sex lives to sport participation and self-image. Yet research reveals it is rarely discussed and many go without treatment.
Tory election betting scandal grows days out from UK polling day
The betting scandal has dealt a heavy blow to the Rishi Sunak led-Conservatives as they battle to revive its struggling campaign ahead of the vote.
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Crime
Gunmen kill at least 15 police and a priest in co-ordinated attacks in Dagestan
The gunmen opened fire at a synagogue, an Orthodox church and a police post in Russia’s North Caucasus region.
Four members of UK’s richest family given jail sentences for exploiting servants
The members of the billionaire Hinduja family were accused of spending more on their pet dog than one of their employees.
Travis Kelce joins Taylor Swift on stage as fans go wild in London
The NFL player has been to many of the pop star’s shows before, but never on the actual stage.
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Online shopping
The Iconic’s new American boss wants to disrupt Australian retail, again
Chief executive Jere Calmes hopes to cement the outlet as an essential part of the online infrastructure of fashion as consumers rein in spending.
McKellar in frame for Waratahs job after Tigers departure
Former Brumbies coach Dan McKellar is a late addition in the mix for the Waratahs’ head coach job after his English club parted ways with him in a shock move.
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Exclusive
Taylan May hit with second show-cause notice following DV charges
The career of the Penrith premiership winner remains up in the air as the issue is set to escalate again on Wednesday.
Analysis
NSW dominated the Maroons for 20 minutes with 12 men. Here’s how they do it with 13
The Origin I danger signs were there before Joseph Suaalii was sent off. But the fightback from NSW provided a blueprint to keep the series alive on Wednesday.
Sydney
Six months ago these HSC students picked their degrees. Do they think they made the right choice?
Passion or practicality? These students reflect on one of the biggest decisions in their young lives.
Sydney suburbs that are home to thousands of guns
About 10,000 more people in NSW now have a gun licence compared to 2020. But it’s the handful of licences police fail to stop being granted which is alarming public policy experts.
‘Fear for their life’: Constable fires gun at car that was speeding towards police
Police were responding to reports of a break and enter at an inner west apartment complex when two men drove the car at officers.
‘Bad for the whole of NSW’: Inside the north shore’s NIMBY crusade
Ku-ring-gai Council is taking the state government to court to block its planning reforms. But even in NIMBY central, attitudes about housing policy are starting to shift.
‘Forced from their homes’: Inner city threatened by luxury apartment developers
Federal Teal MP Allegra Spender wants stronger heritage protections in Potts Point and Elizabeth Bay to stop developers knocking down ageing residential blocks for luxury apartments.
Politics
Charlatan, opportunist, climate change denialist: Keating unloads on Dutton
Keating issued his statement the same day that Nationals leader David Littleproud said teal MPs were “dripping with self-righteous sanctimony”.
Business
Guzman y Gomez ASX pop won’t stop super funds from looking offshore
Australia’s $3.5 trillion superannuation industry is continuing to invest in offshore assets amid a shortage in the supply of shares available locally.
World
New book paints Trump as wounded, forgetful and hung up on Hollywood
Disgraced, defeated and twice impeached – it was May 2021 and Trump’s party had abandoned him. He holed up in Trump Tower and stewed.
Opinion
I thought the human body was beautiful, then I went to the chemist
Richard Glover
Broadcaster and columnist
They cast Peter Dutton as a wolf. Here’s why they’re wrong
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
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Title Deeds
Woollahra’s $8m designer digs fit for fashion’s high priestess Edwina McCann
As Vogue Australia’s Edwina McCann prepares to move into her new digs, private equity boss Mark Chiba has paid $22 million cash for his landmark Darling Point residence.
Vaucluse unit with 48 stairs? That will be $2.915 million
Despite the number of steps up to the home and different wallpaper in every room, 14 buyers still registered to bid.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Do we need digital detox to save our skins?
Is blue light skin damage something we should be concerned about or just another industry ploy to sell skincare? Experts weigh in.
Culture
Ahead of the Tour de France, here are the cycling shows you should watch
There are some gripping shows to catch before the world’s two biggest cycling races for male and female cyclists.
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State of Origin
On AFL grounds, rugby league’s best kickers can get ‘lost’ in Origin
Since the NRL started taking a match to non-traditional states each year, the game’s best kickers have grappled with playing on AFL grounds. Does an oval field make a difference?
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NRL off-field behaviour
Taylan May hit with second show-cause notice following domestic violence charges
The career of the Penrith premiership winner remains up in the air as the issue is set to escalate again on Wednesday.
McKellar in the frame for Waratahs job after sudden Tigers departure
Former Brumbies coach Dan McKellar is a late addition in the mix for the Waratahs’ head coach job after his English club parted ways with him in a shock move.
Analysis
State of Origin
NSW dominated the Maroons for 20 minutes with 12 men. Here’s how they do it with 13
The Origin I danger signs were there before Joseph Suaalii was sent off. But the fightback from NSW provided a blueprint to keep the series alive on Wednesday.
Opinion
Australian rugby
Another hammering for Eddie will test his revered status in Japan
Club coaches in Japan have worked hard to enhance the esteem in which their competition is held, and they won’t take kindly to heavy losses for the Brave Blossoms.
Paul Cully
Rugby columnist
Afghanistan trigger a cricket earthquake, put Australia’s cup campaign on the ropes
Australia’s first loss of the T20 World Cup means even if they beat India in their next game they won’t be guaranteed a place in the semi-finals.
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NRL 2024
West is finally won as Tigers tyros thrash Raiders in stunning upset
Lachlan Galvin was weighing up his future just 10 days ago, but life at the Tigers suddenly doesn’t look so bad after an eight-try demolition of Canberra.
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