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City life
State government wants to close streets for parties, but can councils afford it?
The Minns government wants to close roads for more festivals, concerts and markets to boost local shopping strips. But it comes at a cost.
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US Votes 2024
‘I am running and going to win again!’ Biden rejects calls for him to step aside
A fired-up Biden told supporters: “I’m not going to let a 90-minute debate wipe out three-and-a-half years of work”.
Boy, 16, dies after car carrying five teenagers crashes into tree
Police say a 17-year-old learner driver was behind the wheel on Friday night and recorded a positive roadside breath test.
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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.
Toxic ex gets the TV treatment: ‘Now it’s Asher Keddie in his arms, not me’
From a traumatic relationship came a Good Weekend cover story, then a book, and now, a TV series – proving all happy endings don’t look the same.
Eight mad moments from the UK election campaign
From bungee jumping to Count Binface, in the weeks before Labour’s landslide win, the British election generated no shortage of remarkable scenes.
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‘This is for Gaza’: What the UK election means for Albanese
UK Labour lost five seats to pro-Palestinian independent candidates, all in areas with significant Muslim populations.
Reformist Pezeshkian wins Iran’s presidential runoff
Supporters of Masoud Pezeshkian, a heart surgeon and lawmaker, entered the streets of Tehran and other cities before dawn to celebrate as his lead grew over Saeed Jalili.
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Title Deeds
Where we’d rather be: Car dealer buys one of Palm Beach’s priciest houses
The trophy home Karala has been a good barometer of Palm Beach’s high-end market. Its latest sale is no exception.
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Heritage
‘For about 20 years, when someone died, the shack would be demolished’
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.
Opinion
Interest rates
The ‘brace position’ that could help some homeowners’ budgets
Australian borrowers now know to talk to their lender before they get into serious money trouble – and that’s a good thing.
Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Money contributor
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State of Origin
The four Blues options to replace injured Latrell in Origin decider
NSW coach Michael Maguire has been dealt a huge blow, with Latrell Mitchell set to miss the series decider due to a foot injury.
Analysis
Australian rugby
What to 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.
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Paris 2024
Head start: The psychology of competing at the Olympics
The Olympic Games are unique - and so are is the pressure that come with racing in them. Not everyone finds a way to handle it.
I tackled a road trip through regional NSW in an EV. Here’s how it went
Minutes into my quest to see how feasible it is to do a road trip through regional NSW in an electric vehicle, I’m already suffering from “range anxiety”.
Review
Haberfield
It won the Haberfield pizza duel, but is this icon still one of Sydney’s best pizzerias?
La Disfida’s warm-lit dining room and wood-fired winter cooking has serious pulling power.
The film that cast Austin Butler before he became a heartthrob
Plus: get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions.
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Road safety
Tailgaters are dangerous bullies but the onus is on safe drivers
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
Opinion
Political leadership
Will Fatima Payman become the Pauline Hanson of the left? That’s up to her
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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Weekend reads
Nedd’s injury-laden 4000km run fascinated physios. His new plan may stun them
Nedd Brockmann became a national sensation in 2022 when he ran from Perth to Sydney. Now the man with the famous haircut has set himself a new challenge.
Is Australian red wine becoming more alcoholic because of climate change?
There has been a general increase in the alcoholic strength of red table wines over the past 20 to 30 years and debate continues as to why.
Sydney
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.
Inner West Council rejected the state’s housing plan. The PM gave them $2.6 million to do it again
Anthony Albanese has given his home council millions to redo housing plans already drawn up by the state Labor government.
‘Ready to take on the world’: Former editor Judith Whelan remembered
Judith Whelan was remembered by 500 mourners at the University of Sydney on Friday.
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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.
NRL 2024
Halves crisis deepens: Four things learnt from Broncos’ brave defeat
Has a defeat restored the Broncos finals hopes? It may sound bizarre, but Brisbane’s 14-6 defeat to Penrith has restored some hope.
‘Good fit’: Why Bellamy knows Utoikamanu would succeed at Storm
The Storm coach sees plenty of worth in young Wests Tigers prop Stefano Utoikamanu.
Politics
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.
Business
Huy Fong sriracha is almost impossible to find. Have we already moved on?
Many Australians are struggling to find their favourite brand of hot sauce – but some aren’t mourning Huy Fong’s absence in the market.
World
Orban meets Putin for ‘peace mission’, infuriating the EU, worrying Ukraine
The Hungarian leader’s trip drew strong rebukes from fellow EU leaders and Ukraine said it had not been consulted beforehand.
Opinion
Ten things that man’s best friend could do better
Richard Glover
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Property
‘Ridiculous’: 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?
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.
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Lifestyle
Gold, silver and denim: The best and worst Olympic uniforms
Judo suits, splattered skirts and bro blazers will be worn by athletes from around the world at the opening ceremony on the Seine.
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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State of Origin
The four Blues options to replace injured Latrell in Origin decider
NSW coach Michael Maguire has been dealt a huge blow, with Latrell Mitchell set to miss the series decider due to a foot injury.
Analysis
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.
Breaking
Around the clubs
Sharks demand explanation for four-tackle set in costly defeat
Cronulla’s loss to the Titans on Friday was overshadowed by a refereeing mistake and a controversial denied try.
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.
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.
‘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
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