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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

Ambitious HSC, NAPLAN school targets have been scrapped. Principals will set new ones

Ambitious 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.

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

CCTV captures an image of a person matching the description of the alleged attacker on Tuesday morning.

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

Coles and Woolworths have come under scrutiny for their role in the cost of living crisis.

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.

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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.

‘Rigor mortis’: Watergate reporter says Biden’s debate failure not a one-off

‘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.

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.

Israel sets sights on Khan Younis after  hammering Rafah

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.

De Minaur’s steely resolve; spectators rue Murray’s withdrawal

De Minaur’s steely resolve; spectators rue Murray’s withdrawal

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.

New-look Wallabies want to make Sydney a Test fortress. There’s one problem ...

Wallabies star Tom Wright signs autographs at a fan day in Sydney.

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.

Teenagers are biologically driven to break away from their parents.
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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.

How a first-time Aussie director ended up in charge of latest Beverly Hills Cop

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F sees Eddie Murphy return to his iconic role.

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

Many animals glow brilliantly under UV light.

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.

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Sydney

Avalon flash flooding.

‘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.

Perrottet-brokered deal saves NSW Coalition from split

Wes Fang and Dominic Perrottet.

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

Justin Hemmes, at newly opened bar JAM, is the CEO of hospitality group Merivale.

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

The surgeon was suspended for three months in 2022.

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

Di Maloney pulled out all the stops to get Justin Bieber along to her lavish party - but he was a no show.

Diane Maloney has been ordered to pay $350,000 to her lawyers after already forking out $15 million in legal fees.

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NRL 2024

42 and still kicking: Dragons NRLW signing Steph Hancock.

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.

Reed Mahoney risks being binnd for excessive niggling.

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.

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13 Birnam Grove, Strathfield

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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Wallabies star Tom Wright signs autographs at a fan day in Sydney.

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?

Alex De Minaur of Australia stretches to play a forehand against James Duckworth

Wimbledon 2024 LIVE: De Minaur digs deep to win second set; Popyrin relinquishes advantage

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.

Why Souths have parked any plans to move Latrell Mitchell to the centres

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.

The crowd of 8972 celebrates another Newtown try at Henson Park.

‘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.

Matt Burton has kept his trademark soaring bombs to a minimum throughout Canterbury’s rise up the ladder.

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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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.

Alex Carey and Pat Cummins celebrate Jonny Bairstow’s wicket.

‘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.

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