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Housing affordability
Council votes, angry mayors delay housing reform action
The major “stage 2” changes to permit more low- and mid-rise housing are now slated for the end of 2024 despite earlier indications they would be active by June.
Broken dishwasher, pins poking through the carpet. Then she got a $130 rent hike
Intense competition to find more affordable homes in Sydney has driven unit rents up $50 per week since last year. Can it continue?
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Investigations
AFP commander suspended in contracts-for-mates probe
The AFP is embroiled in a conflict-of-interest controversy, amid revelations that a high-ranking official is under investigation for improperly awarding a contract.
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Political leadership
Labor believes rebellion was plotted for a month
Fatima Payman’s decision to cross the floor and to later speak out against her party bears all the hallmarks of a carefully co-ordinated plan, according to Labor figures.
Niki Savva
Award-winning political commentator and author
‘Enabler in Chief’: As Biden digs in, Trump turns his attack on Kamala Harris
Republicans and conservative US media outlets have always taken aim at Harris, who is 21 years younger than the US president.
Manhunt on after three women attacked in Sydney robbery spree
A major police manhunt is underway after a masked man armed with a knife and hammer robbed multiple people.
Inside the cave where Australians uncovered world’s oldest rock art
Australian archaeologists have uncovered humanity’s oldest-known rock art, and the prehistoric tableau of a warty pig and three stick figures may also be the earliest-ever depiction of a story.
Bruce Lehrmann faces court again over alleged Toowoomba rape
Bruce Lehrmann will face another hearing at a local Queensland court, with his lawyers expected to push to have his rape charges dismissed.
Dozens of countries have slapped a sugar tax on junk food. But Australia is split on the decision
Taxing drinks based on their sugar content would force manufacturers to make their products healthier, a parliamentary report argues. Some are not so convinced.
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When Brett scalped himself on a remote island, a Learjet flew him to hospital
Drinking too much overseas can void your travel insurance. Being forgetful about your luggage may also mean you won’t get covered. And if you like extreme sports, check the fine print.
Is Atlassian’s year-long experiment the future of work?
Australia’s largest technology company’s new workspace has just 12 desks and barely any meeting rooms. But its workers love it.
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NRL 2024
The bunker is getting it all wrong. These are the changes it needs
The way we use video review technology is driving me crazy. But there are ways to improve it for the fans.
Andrew Johns
League columnist
After saving four match points, this Kokkinakis comeback could be his best ever
Up against the 17th seed, the Australian produced a stirring comeback that kept his Wimbledon dream alive, and might just spark his career.
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Savvy traveller
I flew 300 hours in economy. Here’s how I get the best seat
When faced with long-haul horror, gaining a spare seat or an entire row of seats on “full” flights demands strategy and tactics.
Flip Byrnes
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Why Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons can’t say no to Yorgos Lanthimos
The actors star in the “really weird” Kinds of Kindness, which was made before the Oscar-winning Poor Things was even released.
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Dianne visited Joan’s New York apartment for bagels. That was just the start
Bronx-born Joan Nestle moved across the world to be with her new love, Dianne Otto.
NRL 2024
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Townsend signs one-year contract to join Roosters in 2025
James Tedesco backed the premiership winner to have a big influence on the club’s rising halves, as the star No.1 contemplates his own future.
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Nawaqanitawase eyes unprecedented Olympic gold-NRL title double
Mark Nawaqanitawase has spoken about chasing a unique double as the Australian men’s and women’s sevens squad for Paris were unveiled.
Sydney
Lawyer charged with smuggling drug-filled balloons into prison
Solicitor Kristy Howell allegedly concealed cocaine, methamphetamine, buprenorphine and tobacco inside six balloons.
The words that triggered the Paul Kent street brawl
The NRL personality has pleaded guilty to affray but will avoid a formal conviction after the court rejected his mental health claim.
Sydney University stabbing victim out of hospital, warnings of ‘toxic’ internet
Melvern Kurniawan, 22, was attacked at the university and is recovering at home, as politicians and police warn of the dangers of radicalisation on the internet.
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Domestic violence
Sydney’s worst domestic violence hotspot faces new crisis
A service which has saved hundreds of lives and been lauded as the gold standard for dealing with family violence is on its knees.
$1.1 billion black hole: Unis brace for loss of tens of thousands of students
New economic modelling suggests universities are facing a funding shortfall of more than $1 billion under the federal government’s crackdown.
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Politics
Payman furore to come to a head as PM suggests exit
It’s understood Fatima Payman intends to make a statement about her future and announce a formal split from Labor.
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$3.8m brawl: The fraudster, the mining prospector and the fight over gold
Anton Billis was once so close to his friend, convicted fraudster Michael Giovinazzo, he was the best man at his wedding. But their 25-year friendship is now in tatters and being pored over in an Australian court.
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Regulation
More dog than watchdog: How to fix our broken corporate regulator
Elizabeth Knight
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Financial literacy
Pinch every penny? Not if you want to actually get ahead
Paridhi Jain
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World
Murdoch’s Sun says vote Labour for first time in two decades
The paper, which has previously backed the Conservatives since 2009, supports Keir Starmer in a blow to Rishi Sunak.
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Payman v Albanese and the personal v the collective: Is Labor stuck in 1902?
Tony Wright
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Eight of our favourite luxury homes for sale right now
From a character-filled 1920s arts and crafts residence to a twin-pavilion home with sea views, we’ve rounded up our top picks.
How home offices are keeping housing unaffordable
The government wants 1.2 million homes built over the next five years. But what about the 3.5 million spare bedrooms across the country?
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Lifestyle
Pockets, polka dots, flying pigs: How to launch a fashion label
In tough economic times, standing out from the pack can be sensible as well as stylish.
Culture
‘It is time to say farewell’: Lisa Millar announces exit from ABC Breakfast
Millar has been the co-host of the broadcaster’s breakfast show for about five years after replacing Virginia Trioli in 2019.
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NRL 2024
The bunker is getting it all wrong. These are the changes it needs
The way we use video review technology is driving me crazy. But there are ways to improve it for the fans.
Andrew Johns
League columnist
Stokes sledges Aussies again as Labuschagne’s county side fall one short in world record chase
Marnus Labuschagne and Glamorgan captain Sam Northeast both scored centuries to set up a grandstand finish in the county clash against Gloucestershire.
After saving four match points, this Kokkinakis comeback could be his best ever
The Australian looked down and out against the 17th seed, before he turned the rain-interrupted match on its head.
Schmidt’s Wallabies to contain seven debutants – and the seventh captain in a year
Joe Schmidt is set to unveil his first Test team to meet Wales on Saturday, and yet again there will be no shortage of new faces.
‘Spent too much money’: A-League club distributions slashed to $500,000
APL chairman Stephen Conroy says the competition was facing financial ruin unless it passed a $20 million hit onto club owners.
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NRL 2024
‘No one is going to help us’: Frustration at Eels as Moses launches dressing room tirade
A seething Mitchell Moses vented his frustration in an impassioned address to senior staff and players.
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NRL 2024
‘Best of both worlds’: Nawaqanitawase eyes unprecedented Olympic gold-NRL title double
Mark Nawaqanitawase has spoken for the first time about chasing a unique double as the Australian men’s and women’s sevens squad for Paris were unveiled.
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Crittle was a man for all seasons, on and off the rugby field
Charles Peter Crittle was the very heart of rugby in Australia, a man who was formed by its friendships and experiences, and gave back to it many times over.
