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Naked City
Greg Lynn and the mystery of the double fatality at Zig Zag Road
A coroner found it was a murder-suicide, but those who knew the dead couple aren’t so certain.
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Education
Top-band HSC, NAPLAN school targets have been scrapped. Principals will set new ones
Some principals say removing clear and ambitious targets based on NAPLAN results risks improvement measures becoming too ambiguous.
Analysis
Interest rates
The only certainty for your mortgage rate – Reserve Bank uncertainty
The Reserve Bank is supposed to have a handle on how the economy will perform over the next two years. Its minutes show it doesn’t.
Boy accused of Sydney Uni stabbing allegedly planned previous terror attack
A teenager who allegedly stabbed a 22-year-old student in the neck on Sydney University grounds on Tuesday was previously charged with planning a “Christchurch-style” terrorist attack.
Dutton to supermarkets: Rein in prices, or we’ll force you to sell stores
Grocery prices have played a key role in the cost-of-living debate, prompting the Coalition to adopt an interventionist policy opposed by business lobby groups.
Editorial
NATO
Albanese should not be missing in action from NATO summit
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s rejection of an invitation to attend the NATO summit in Washington joins a list of dubious decisions.
The Herald's View
Editorial
‘Rigor mortis’: Watergate reporter says Biden’s debate failure not a one-off
Former Washington Post investigative reporter Carl Bernstein says those close to Biden have told him the president’s cognitive decline has accelerated in the past six months.
Israel sets sights on Khan Younis after hammering Rafah
Streams of civilians trudged on foot after an evacuation order that covered the eastern half of Khan Younis and a large swath of the Gaza Strip’s south-east corner.
How to escape from being part of the Russian army
The Russian army is taking in foreigners to fight its war in Ukraine. Many of them had no idea they were destined for the front line.
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Wimbledon
De Minaur steps up in tie-breaker; Popyrin takes lead
There are nine Australians in action on day two of the singles action at Wimbledon, headlined by the All-Australian duel between Alex de Minaur and James Duckworth.
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LoadingNew-look Wallabies want to make Sydney a Test fortress. There’s one problem ...
Wallabies fans in Sydney have endured a miserable time over the past two World Cup cycles. Could Saturday’s opening Test of the year against Wales turn a corner?
Still the No.1: Why Souths have parked plans for Latrell to play centre
He was a standout there for NSW, but Latrell Mitchell will remain at fullback for Souths – and for good reason.
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Parenting
I lie to my kids and they lie to me. Some secrets need keeping
When I lied to my parents, I genuinely thought they believed me. These days we laugh about it, but it was an important rite of passage.
Nova Weetman
Writer
What running extreme distances actually does to a person’s body
Extreme charity challenges have become increasingly popular, but there is a price to pay.
How a first-time Aussie director ended up in charge of latest Beverly Hills Cop
Mark Molloy had never directed a film in his life. Then he found himself sitting on a couch with Eddie Murphy in Hollywood, pitching a Beverly Hills Cop movie.
The platypus ‘hoax’ that tricked the world, but illuminated a different animal wonder
One viral specimen had platypus experts snatching up UV torches. They were sorely disappointed – but many other animals glow brilliantly after dark.
The trick to beat the queues at Universal Studios Hollywood
Universal Studios Hollywood catapults visitors into the colourful worlds of movie franchises on high-octane rides and immersive experiences.
Sydney
‘Freaked out’: Northern beaches suburbs cut off by massive ‘tropical’ downpour
Roads were closed for a time after a slow-moving storm dumped more than 50 millimetres of rain on the area.
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Factional politics
Perrottet-brokered deal saves NSW Coalition from split
A 96-hour civil war between the NSW Liberals and Nationals was resolved late on Monday night with negotiations brokered by former premier Dominic Perrottet.
Hemmes takes over Sydney’s most exclusive sports club
The Merivale magnate has skipped the $20,000 membership fee and set up shop inside the exclusive Sporting Club of Sydney.
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Medicine
Surgeon suspended for using patient ‘as a prop’ now operating under a new name
Colorectal surgeon Gary McKay legally changed his name to Barry McCabe this year, but a record of previous findings against him did not appear until the Herald inquired.
Point Piper millionaire loses fee battle against her own lawyers
Diane Maloney has been ordered to pay $350,000 to her lawyers after already forking out $15 million in legal fees.
NRL 2024
A split lip triggered Steph Hancock’s first comeback. Now she’s 42 and still can’t retire
The Dragons’ latest NRLW signing is back for her 21st season of rugby league, having tried, and failed to retire every year since 2017.
Dirty Dog: Why Reed Mahoney risks being binned for excessive niggling
Persistent sledgers like Canterbury’s Reed Mahoney could be sent to the bin if they cross the line, says Graham Annesley.
Politics
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Exiled senator Payman advised by Ricky Muir’s former preference whisperer
Rogue Labor senator Fatima Payman is being advised by controversial election strategist Glenn Druery.
Business
ANZ sanctioned for charging fees to accounts of dead customers
Despite first identifying the issue in early 2022, ANZ took nearly two years to start its customer remediation program, the banking regulator said.
World
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UK election
Fool Britannia: Brits hoping for a return to the Blair-era glory days are dreaming
Where Tony Blair arrived at a point of hope, Keir Starmer enters at a point of despair. The excitement and pride of 1997 have given way to deep cynicism and Brexit division.
Gary Nunn
Contributor
Opinion
I wanted to turn this mother and her baby away. Then my grandsons stopped me
Jenna Price
Columnist and academic
I really thought I was a safe driver. Then … thud!
Kerri Sackville
Columnist and author
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Property
Buyer beats nine others for luxe $6m inner west home ‘worth fighting for’
The stylish home with a swimming pool, and within walking distance of everything, attracted interest from doctors and local business owners.
Why downlights are making you colder and your split system less effective
Ever felt like the air-conditioner only pushes around cold air in winter? It may take climbing up into the attic and having a look around to find out why that is.
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Lifestyle
On the cover of Vogue, Jill Biden tries to project stability
The first lady graces the front of the magazine for the third time, deliberately dressed in white.
Opinion
Sunday Life
I’m a writer, so how does my statistician partner beat me at word games?
Kerri Sackville
Columnist and author
Opinion
Greater Good
My street library was just a family project. What happened next, you wouldn’t read about it
Amy Adeney
Children's author and teacher
Culture
Nicole Kidman deserves more than an insipid Netflix romcom
The Oscar winner co-stars with Zac Efron in the sort of formulaic romance that is fast becoming a streaming staple.
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New-look Wallabies want to make Sydney a Test fortress. There’s one problem ...
Wallabies fans in Sydney have endured a miserable time over the past two World Cup cycles. Could Saturday’s opening Test of the year against Wales turn a corner?
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Wimbledon
Wimbledon 2024 LIVE: Alex de Minaur edges ahead; Andy Murray gone from singles
There are nine Australians in action on day two of the singles action at Wimbledon, headlined by the All-Australian duel between Alex de Minaur and James Duckworth.
Still the No.1: Why Souths have parked plans for Latrell to play centre
He was a standout there for NSW, but Latrell Mitchell will remain at fullback for Souths – and for good reason.
‘Better spending time in the sun at Henson’: Singo, Jets quit Perth NRL bid
John Singleton has withdrawn from a business case linking the Newtown Jets with a WA government-backed bid to become the NRL’s 18th team.
Why the Bulldogs have holstered the NRL’s most breathtaking attacking weapon
Matt Burton’s soaring torpedo bombs are the stuff of NRL legend and nightmares for opposition fullbacks. Which makes Canterbury’s call to hold fire on them all the more impressive.
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Paris 2024
Hoy falls at final hurdle in bid for ninth Olympics
The Australian rider, who has won six Olympic medals since his Games debut at Los Angeles in 1984, has missed out on a ticket to Paris.
‘Jonny will hate me saying this’: Root admits Lord’s stumping was fair
Jonny Bairstow was dropped from the England Test team this week, and has now had a big-name teammate admit his Lord’s stumping was fair.
Have Your Say
The NRL wants the Top Gun of video refs in the bunker. It can’t come quick enough
Wayne Bennett spoke for many when he criticised the NRL over its matchday officiating. Changes are coming, but will they satisfy coaches, players and fans?
Andrew Webster
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