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Selective school students quizzed on life satisfaction. Then, they were scored
A major study of NSW students spanning more than a decade has measured life outcomes of children who attended a selective school.
Analysis
Political leadership
Dutton primed his troops for an early election. But are they up to it?
The veteran politician, a former police officer, lived through the scarring Nelson-Turnbull-Abbott years. He has placed a premium on unity, and it has paid off – at least so far.
How Albanese helped Starmer get to Downing Street
Political gurus worldwide often look to the US to live out a West Wing-style fantasy, but UK watchers say it is Australia that really sets the tone in Westminster.
Updated
Fire
‘Dad tried to kill us’: Father dragged children into fatal inferno, police say
One of the surviving children tried to save their siblings before their father allegedly fought off rescuers, police believe.
Opening date revealed for Sydney’s mega metro rail line under harbour
The opening to passengers of the mega rail line under the heart of the city will happen on a Sunday in early August.
Opinion
Pets
Shame, humility, tennis balls: Going to a dog park like church, but better
Charlotte Mortlock
Journalist and political advisor
Opinion
Wallabies
Returning Lolesio is the conductor the Wallabies are in desperate need of
There were a handful of promising signs for the Wallabies in their win over Wales.
Paul Cully
Rugby columnist
‘He’s not playing next week’: Are Heeney’s Brownlow hopes over?
Isaac Heeney’s Brownlow Medal hopes hang in the balance after a high fend that left his opponent with a bloodied nose, capping off a dirty day for Sydney as they suffered a second straight shock loss, this week to St Kilda.
Updated
State of Origin
Mitchell ruled out for at least a month; Best, Ponga to make Origin recalls
Latrell Mitchell is no chance of playing in Origin III, while Kalyn Ponga is set to return and Michael Maguire will hand out a debut to a NSW forward.
Opinion
Real life
Some punk stole my guitar 50 years ago. I never thought the mystery would be solved
It was in Brunswick Street that my house was burgled. I was robbed of a heavy black Les Paul Custom. I’d expected the fate of that guitar to remain unknown.
Red Symons
Flâneur
Hotel branded residences completely transform luxury city living
Upmarket apartment homes that are managed by luxury hotel chains, are gaining momentum as developers and buyers recognise the lifestyle and investment benefits.
How a Christian attitude could help civilise politics
That belief is that Jesus is Lord of all, above any government or political party, should affect how Christians treat political opponents.
Can foreigners handle the heat? Mexico City ponders milder salsas for visitors
The lowering of salsa heat levels at some of the city’s taquerias has set off a debate about how much to adapt to outsiders.
Exclusive
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
The denial and disinformation facing October 7 survivors
Holocaust scholars recognise a sadly familiar pattern in October 7 denial, but are shocked at how quickly it set in.
Opinion
Middle East tensions
Iran’s new president promises bold reform under watchful eye of Khamenei
A former heart surgeon has been named the next president of Iran. But his win, a response to growing social discontent, comes with strings attached.
Amin Saikal
Professor of Middle Eastern, Central Asian and Islamic Studies
Going to Palm Springs to ogle dead stars’ homes? You’re missing the point
You come to Palm Springs to live like them: being here is like taking a trip through time.
‘An expensive and clunky footnote’: House of the Dragon improves, but is it actually any good?
The second season of George R.R. Martin’s Game of Thrones prequel has wisely focused more on the dragons, but the story-telling still feels back to front.
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Review
Forget the macho men, it’s Jodie Comer who is the real star of The Bikeriders
Tom Hardy and Austin Butler bring the beef as members of a Chicago bikie gang but Comer supplies the narration and is the main reason to see the film.
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Opinion
Culture wars
We will lose if Payman’s identity politics triumphs
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
Just in
Weekend reads
She is 36, has a PhD and is heading to the Olympics to compete in breakdancing
In a sporting first, Rachael Gunn will be putting her skills to the test at Paris 2024.
‘You hid your identity’: Why Tasma Walton’s Indigenous past was a mystery for years
In her latest role, the 50-year-old star of The Twelve goes on a journey of identity not unlike the one she’s taken in real life.
Sydney
Updated
Police
Two bodies found at eastern suburbs beach near rocks
Police have found two bodies, believed to be those of rock fishermen, at Little Bay, as missing diver in Middle Harbour has now been accounted for.
Exclusive
Domestic violence
PNG minister steps down after woman’s alleged assault in Bondi
Senior minister Jimmy Maladina has been charged with allegedly assaulting a 31-year-old woman.
Exclusive
Workplace safety
The workplace rife with shocking sexual harassment
More than a dozen current and former Corrective Services workers from different prisons say they endured humiliating harassment and assault.
‘No phone rule’: The Sydney nightclub intent on covering up patrons’ cameras
A Sydney nightclub is asking clubbers to put away their smartphones and enjoy the atmosphere. Will it catch on?
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.
NRL 2024
How JWH passed up becoming NRL’s richest player to break club record
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves is set to make Roosters’ history – but he could have quit the club to become one of the game’s first $1 million-a-season players.
Analysis
Fox red-faced after Matthew Johns spruiks AFL
The NRL and Fox Sports have been left embarrassed, with the face of Fox League, Matthew Johns, involved in an advertising campaign to promote the game’s great rival.
Politics
Sex toys, taxidermy and Pauline: Inside Shorten’s rogue campaign
The NDIS minister is using unusual tactics in a bid to save $1 billion – and they’re starting to catch the attention of his Cabinet colleagues.
Business
Safe bet? Investors take savage haircuts in commercial real estate
Selling buildings that seemed like a safe bet when purchased three years ago is hurting investors’ hip pockets.
Opinion
Big four
Is it too hard for ordinary Australians to get loans from risk-averse banks?
Clancy Yeates
Deputy business editor
Opinion
Superannuation
Have you heard of retirement bonuses? Here’s how to get one
Bec Wilson
Money contributor
World
With nearly nude women, the Joker and pets, a Tokyo election enters madness
Personal publicity stunts have hijacked Tokyo’s vote for a new governor, with an AI character and a man practising his golf swing among candidates.
Opinion
If you can’t spot the jerk at work, it might be you
Danielle Abril
The ditching of Boris Johnson sowed the seeds of a shambolic Tory defeat
George Brandis
Former high commissioner to the UK and federal attorney-general
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Property
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Title Deeds
Why wealthy Sydney home owners decided to sell, then changed their minds
If you thought it was cold outside this week, take a look at Sydney’s prestige property market.
A dozen first home buyers miss out on one-bedder in ‘hot pocket’ of Redfern
The home was in a highly coveted location but not even the bank of mum and dad could nab the keys to it.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Glass hair that sparkles and shines. This is how to achieve it
Who doesn’t want lustrous, super-reflective hair? Here are the tools and products for a perfectly polished look.
Culture
Why do women fall for violent men in jail? This novel has an idea
Tasha Coryell’s main character is a young woman who writes increasingly intimate letters to a man facing charges of murdering several women.
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Sport
‘He’s not playing next week’: Are Heeney’s Brownlow hopes over?
Isaac Heeney’s Brownlow Medal hopes hang in the balance after a high fend that left his opponent with a bloodied nose, capping off a dirty day for Sydney as they suffered a second straight shock loss, this week to St Kilda.
Opinion
Wallabies
Returning Lolesio the conductor the Wallabies badly needed
There were a handful of promising signs for the Wallabies in their win over Wales.
Paul Cully
Rugby columnist
‘It’s got to sting’: Horan not ready to move on from World Cup
Wallabies great Tim Horan was pleased to see Saturday’s win against Wales in Sydney, but he doesn’t believe the disaster in France should be forgotten just yet.
Updated
State of Origin
Mitchell ruled out for at least a month; Best, Ponga to make Origin recalls
Mitchell is no chance of playing in the Origin decider, while Kalyn Ponga is set to return and Michael Maguire will hand out another debut to a NSW forward.
Analysis
NRL 2024
A sin-binning and stitches in the head? That’ll be a JWH milestone match
Roosters fans were treated to a series of Jared Waerea-Hargreaves exhibits so specific to the player and appropriate to the setting that his record 307th game almost felt performative.
Roosters enhance title credentials as enforcer sets new mark
The Roosters made it 100 points against the Dragons this season with a 42-12 win at Allianz Stadium on a historic afternoon for the foundation club.
Exclusive
Test cricket
Global warning: Test cricket may shrink to six teams within four years
Test cricket may be played by as few as six countries within a few years without greater equalisation measures by its richest boards – India, England and Australia.
Have Your Say
Fox red-faced after Matthew Johns spruiks AFL
The NRL and Fox Sports have been left embarrassed, with the face of Fox League, Matthew Johns, involved in an advertising campaign to promote the game’s great rival.
