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Education
‘We run the school’: Rebel Reddam’s plans for expansion
It costs $43,400 a year to go to Sydney’s top-performing private school – and such is the demand that it is looking to expand.
PM gives home council millions to redo housing plans already drawn up by state
The Inner West Council rejected the state’s housing plan. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese gave them $2.6 million to do it again.
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UK election
King Charles asks Starmer to form new UK government
Rishi Sunak has stood down as leader of the Conservatives after Sir Keir Starmer’s Labour Party swept to power, all but wiping out the Tories.
Fatima Payman’s remarkably quick pathway into federal politics
She was a quiet backbencher for her first two years in the Senate. But for the past six weeks the former union official has become a household name.
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Opinion
Will Fatima Payman become the Pauline Hanson of the left? That’s up to her
The now-independent WA senator has chosen performative identity politics over Labor Party solidarity.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Crackdown targets foreign agents harassing dissidents
Australians with Iranian, Chinese, Cambodian, Rwandan and Indian backgrounds have reported foreign agents harassing and assaulting them on local soil.
Nedd’s injury-laden run fascinated physios. His new plan may stun them
Nedd Brockmann became a national sensation in 2022 when he ran 4000km from Perth to Sydney. Now the man with the famous haircut has set himself a new challenge.
A white canvas shoe holds key to Cecilia’s mysterious death
The family of Devine, however, claim early mistakes by NSW Police have hampered the investigation into a possible murder in the Blue Mountains.
The dirty secret of Australia’s green energy transition
Australia has little choice but to lift investment in a whole new generation of gas-powered turbines to back up renewables.
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Heritage
Ray of hope for beach shack owners in the Royal National Park
The beach communities at Little Garie, Era and Burning Palms are heritage listed. Their licences expire in March 2027, and the government is yet to decide what happens after that.
Far from groovy: How did this 70s house win a top architecture award?
Think of sunken lounges - often referred to as ‘conversation pits’ - indoor gardens, exposed timber ceilings, built-in bespoke joinery, and open plan entertaining areas.
The Sydney suburbs where rents soared most
Several once-affordable suburbs recorded rent hikes of 25 per cent or more over the past year. Is there an end in sight?
Analysis
Paris 2024
A convicted child rapist will compete at the Olympics. Where is the outrage?
The Dutch Olympic Committee has selected a beach volleyball player who served prison time after pleading guilty to rape charges. The IOC will not overrule his participation.
How Lynagh broke the news of Wallabies debut to famous dad
Tom Lynagh has spent his life following in his father’s footsteps. On Saturday, he has the chance to forge his own path in a gold jersey.
Opinion
The Fitz Files
South Sydney’s turnaround is a vindication for Demetriou
Before his sacking, coach Jason Demetriou maintained that the side’s poor form was on the cusp of changing. Turns out, he was right!
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
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How Maggie Beer’s small changes make a big difference
In a new series, the 2010 Senior Australian of the Year and TV presenter takes her skills into a Perth aged care home to improve the lives of residents.
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National Fried Chicken Day is a poultry excuse to cook our five favourite crunchy chook recipes
Including RecipeTin Eats’ internet-breaking new Korean fried chicken recipe - and of course, some fries with that.
Traveller Letters: Virgin bumped me from flight because my fare was cheap
“Half an hour before take-off, Virgin informed me I would not be boarding my flight to Bali.”
Weekend reads
‘Do it’: Funny girl Julia Louis-Dreyfus on the serious step she took with her mum
From Seinfeld and Veep to a hit podcast and new choices with her 87-year-old mother, Julia Louis-Dreyfus is rolling with a fast-changing industry – and world.
Two of Us
Dianne visited Joan’s NY apartment for bagels. That was just the start
Bronx-born Joan Nestle moved across the world to be with her new love, Dianne Otto.
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University
‘A very curious deal’: The $340m uni campus with a $1.8b price tag
Property developer Lang Walker gave generously to Western Sydney University. His company stands to gain far more.
Fewer than 10 child athletes will head to Paris. Ruby is one of them
Skater Ruby Trew has been competing internationally since she was six. She will be among a handful of children vying for gold in Paris.
The ‘King of Bankstown’ aced Survivor. He thinks he can do the same in politics
Known on the show as the king of Bankstown, George Mladenov was the first back-room political operative on Australian Survivor. Now he’s considering getting back on the hustings.
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Sydney emergency
Colleagues distraught at drowning of ‘kind-hearted soul’
Kaushik Chatterjee’s death has shocked friends and co-workers after he got into strife at a remote Ku-ring-gai beach.
Sydney’s housing reforms have shaken up the city. There’s more to come
The premier says the need to get more homes built, particularly for young people, is not going to disappear any time soon.
NRL 2024
‘Good fit’: Why Bellamy knows Utoikamanu would succeed at Storm
The Storm coach sees plenty of worth in young Wests Tigers prop Stefano Utoikamanu.
Analysis
The art in Ciraldo’s Dogs of War: How one man’s obsession revived Belmore
The Bulldogs bucking of NRL numbers and conventions, as well as a roster and defensive overhaul, has a finals return looming.
Politics
PM warns against faith-based political parties as Payman hints at next move
Fatima Payman said “stay tuned” when asked if she wanted to collaborate with a coalition of Muslim groups planning to run against Labor MPs.
Business
Opinion
Ethical living
It is the greatest threat to our existence - and we aren’t doing enough to fight it
So much has been lost, and with such serious consequences, a consensus has emerged that we must now commit to nature repair.
Ross Gittins
Economics Editor
World
Biden says he is ‘first black woman to serve with a black president’
A week after Joe Biden’s disastrous debate with Donald Trump, the sitting US president appears to be fighting for his political life.
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Property
Our 12 favourite homes for sale in NSW right now
Looking for your next home? From an elegant coastal sanctuary to a Tuscan-inspired villa, we’ve got you covered.
‘Really nice up-and-coming town’ that boomed most in NSW
The median weekly house rent in NSW regional and coastal areas is the highest yet, only $175 a week less than Sydney.
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Lifestyle
Hangover cures are on the rise. But could they promote riskier drinking?
Evidence on the effectiveness of certain hangover cures is still slim, but how might they impact our habits?
Culture
And you thought the Taylor Swift tour was bonkers...
A new book celebrating 60 years since the Beatles toured Australia is the deepest dive into the Fab Four you could imagine.
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Australian rugby
What we can expect from a Schmidt-coached Wallabies team
Following a shambolic period for Australian rugby, Joe Schmidt steps into the spotlight as Wallabies coach on Saturday against Wales. The Wallabies should be visibly different.
The match that convinced young Aussie he can topple Djokovic at Wimbledon
Alexei Popyrin has never gone beyond the third round at a grand slam and will need to eliminate Novak Djokovic to change that.
Panthers win to leave Broncos’ finals hopes at risk
Brisbane have now lost five on the bounce. Forget the top four, are they guaranteed to even make the top eight?
Analysis
Paris 2024
A convicted child rapist will compete at the Paris Olympics. Where is the outrage?
The Dutch Olympic Committee has selected a beach volleyball player who served prison time after pleading guilty to rape charges. The IOC will not overrule his participation.
Opinion
The Fitz Files
Too late to save Demetriou, but Souths’ turnaround is still a vindication
Before his sacking, coach Jason Demetriou pleaded for more time at the Rabbitohs, maintaining that the side’s poor form was on the cusp of changing. Turns out, he was right!
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
‘It was taken away from me’: The Olympic champion who spent a year battling long COVID
For any Olympic gold medallist there can be a range of emotions in the weeks and months afterwards. For Matt Wearn, he couldn’t get out of bed or off the couch as he battled a virus which he still deals with before Paris.
How Lynagh broke the news of Wallabies debut to famous father
Tom Lynagh has spent his entire life following in his father’s footsteps. On Saturday evening, he has the chance to forge his own path in a gold jersey.
Have Your Say
The first team to stem the tide of tries will emerge victorious
NRL coaches can be forgiven for feeling like King Canute when it comes to repelling attack.
Roy Masters
Sports Columnist
