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They were NSW’s biggest apartment builders. Now a wild family feud has destroyed them
One of the nation’s biggest privately owned building companies, Dyldam, lies in financial ruin with feuding between former owners resulting in lawsuits, bankruptcy actions and legal charges.
‘Economic insanity’: Labor fires up attack on Dutton’s nuclear plan
Energy Minister Chris Bowen said in question time that six owners of the seven proposed nuclear sites had rejected the idea.
Former NSW treasurer to chair climate change body
Anthony Albanese said Matt Kean, who was also an energy minister for the state’s former Coalition government, was uniquely qualified to lead the independent authority.
Opinion
Regulation
Alarm bells: The multitrillion-dollar shadow hanging over the world
A fast-growing part of the financial system could trigger another global economic crisis.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Opinion
Political leadership
‘Charlatan’? Aussie politicians are #%!* when it comes to insults
Given the predicament our nation is in, it would be reassuring to know our leaders were at the top of their game. Judging by the quality of their insults, we’re in deep trouble.
Michelle Cazzulino
Writer
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.
‘I thought it was a horse’: Rogue pigs run amok across NSW
Oscar Pearse was sitting on his tractor planting a crop of chickpeas when he looked over his shoulder and saw his nemeses approaching.
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Inheritance
Am I really entitled to wealth I had no part in creating?
Would you rather keep paying high taxes on your income, or more tax when you die?
Millie Muroi
Business Reporter
Brothers offload North Bondi investment for $1.27 million to buy own homes
The two-bedroom apartment with two car spaces sold at auction for $30,000 more than its near-identical neighbour, which was purchased four weeks ago.
Need a break? The world’s 15 greatest feel-good destinations
Whether it is their exhilarating outdoor activities, deep spiritual practices or awe-inspiring beauty, these places are guaranteed to have you feeling totally rejuvenated.
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Logies
Can Robert Irwin’s massive Instagram following beat TV’s nicest man for the Gold Logie?
The race for the top gong will be a battle between Tony Armstrong, Larry Emdur and Robert Irwin.
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ICC Men’s World Cup
Five things Australia must do to save their T20 World Cup campaign
An historic loss to Afghanistan has left Australia in serious danger of missing the T20 World Cup finals just seven months after claiming the one-day World Cup.
‘A bit of OCD’ and tears as Doueihi’s superstition caps comeback from third ACL tear
The Wests Tigers fan favourite raced 80m for a fairytale try on Sunday. Every time the Tigers scored, Adam Doueihi put himself at ease with his own personal post-try ritual.
Myer in talks to merge with Just Jeans, other Lew brands
The merger would give rag trader Solomon Lew his long-awaited seat on Myer’s board.
Crimean beachgoers struck by deadly shrapnel shower from missile
Footage on Russian state television showed people running from a beach and some people being carried off on sun loungers.
Footage captures teen stumbling in Tenerife nightclub before he vanished
Jay Slater, 19, has been missing on a Spanish island for a week. He was last heard from during a phone call in which he told a friend he was injured and thirsty.
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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.
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Education
Private school teachers push for pay rises above public sector colleagues
The Independent Education Union is calling for an increase to private school teacher salaries to “maintain the traditional premium” above public schools.
Man arrested after ride-share driver allegedly assaulted, car stolen
Two men ordered the driver to taxi them around for an hour before assaulting him and stealing his car in an early morning ordeal, police allege.
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.
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.
Politics
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.
Business
The Star warns of weak outlook as high-rollers stay away
The Star has warned investors to brace for weaker earnings this financial year amid a lack of high rollers and inflated regulatory costs.
World
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.
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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.
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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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ICC Men’s World Cup
Five things Australia must do to save their T20 World Cup campaign
An historic loss to Afghanistan has left Australia in serious danger of missing the T20 World Cup finals just seven months after claiming the one-day World Cup.
‘A bit of OCD’ and tears as Doueihi’s superstition caps comeback from third ACL tear
The Wests Tigers fan favourite raced 80 metres for a fairytale try on Sunday. And every time the Tigers scored, Adam Doueihi put himself at ease with his own personal post-try ritual.
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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.
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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.
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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
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