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Community’s grief for children killed in Lalor Park ‘domestic homicide’
The 29-year-old mother remains in hospital in a stable condition, while the 28-year-old father who allegedly deliberately lit the house on fire and dragged his burning children back inside is in an induced coma.
Opinion
Sharemarket
Wall Street is disconnected from reality
There is a real disconnect between what is happening on Wall Street and what is happening in the world’s biggest economy.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Turnbull critiques Dutton, this time on nuclear
Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has given a scathing assessment of Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, his former Liberal party colleague.
Barangaroo residents launch challenge over ‘deception’ in $2b proposal
The state government is facing accusations of misleading the public over $2b plans to redevelop the final piece of the Barangaroo foreshore.
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This new high-end modern Korean-French restaurant could pick up where Tetsuya’s left off
Young Korean chef Jung-Su Chang brings serious cooking credentials to 12-seater Allta – plus a pricetag of $325 for 15 courses.
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Media & marketing
Pedestrian boss to depart as group slashes staff and titles
The youth publisher, owned by Nine, will be split in half and will exit its licensing deals to publish third-party brands including Vice, Refinery29, Gizmodo, Lifehacker and Kotaku.
How it all went wrong for Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally
The French election result could also seriously put the brakes on her ambitions to be president in 2027.
Opinion
Opinion
If this was an Olympic event, Le Pen’s far right would not make the podium
It was tense at the Place de La Republique in Paris, as crowds from all sides of the political spectrum gathered to watch the vote.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Trump is the master conman, but Biden is giving him a run for his money
Joe Biden, his wife, his vice president and his longtime aides worked hard to conjure a mirage where everything is fine in Bidenworld. That mirage vanished with the debate.
Maureen Dowd
New York Times columnist
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Industrial relations
Do you earn enough? Your income, your suburb and how it compares nationally
Is your job what you want to do, are you earning enough for the hours you work, or is it time to consider a new role or even profession?
Investor beats 14 others to $1.29m Surry Hills one-bedder with outdoor loo
The tiny sandstone cottage had no parking but attracted a crowd of first home buyers, investors and a son bidding for his mother.
Opinion
Big four
Is it too hard for middle Australia to get loans from risk-averse banks?
There is evidence that banks have become too conservative in lending to some businesses, and it’s hurting the economy.
Clancy Yeates
Deputy business editor
Breaking
State of Origin
‘Gordie might be sitting inside that glasshouse’: Maguire takes aim at Maroons legend
The NSW coach has criticised Queensland and Gorden Tallis for being upset with some of his side’s tactics in the second Origin game.
Waerea-Hargreaves facing at least three weeks for high tackle
The Roosters prop’s hit on Dragons centre Max Feagai on Sunday was ruled as careless by the match review committee.
World records tumble before Olympics, including one that stood since 1987
The women’s high jump world record stood at 2.09 metres for 37 years until it was broken at the weekend.
Age-gap romantic comedies are back. Here’s why that’s good, and bad
Older women have been dating younger men on-screen for decades. What do these movies tend to have in common?
Inside Dubai’s ridiculously over-the-top new resort
Over-the-top opulence? Check. And the buffet has to be seen to be believed. Just don’t mention the dolphins.
Margot Robbie expecting first child, according to reports
The 34-year-old actor and producer was spotted in Lake Como with husband Tom Ackerley.
Sydney
The 40 bus routes that Sydney needs, according to experts
A network of rapid bus routes is deemed critical to boosting connections to parts of Sydney poorly served by public transport.
Luxe Listings star has a Lamborghini problem
The whole fast-living schtick that made celebrity real estate agent Gavin Rubinstein’s show such a hit has come to bite.
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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.
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Hospitals
Extra urgent care clinics to open as flu sweeps Sydney
As influenza rates continue to surge, hospital emergency departments are under pressure.
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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.
NRL 2024
Updated
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
A sin-binning, blood flowing and stitches in the head? That’ll be a JWH milestone match, then
Roosters fans were treated to a Jared Waerea-Hargreaves exhibition so specific to the player and setting that his record 307th game almost felt performative.
Politics
How Anthony Albanese helped Keir Starmer win his way 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.
Business
Opinion
Big four
Is it too hard for ordinary Australians to get loans from banks?
There is evidence that banks have become too conservative in lending to some businesses, and it’s hurting the economy.
Clancy Yeates
Deputy business editor
World
Biden’s doctor ‘met with Parkinson’s specialist’
Joe Biden’s doctor met with a leading Parkinson’s disease specialist at the White House earlier this year, it has emerged.
Opinion
Iran’s new president promises bold reform under watchful eye of Khamenei
Amin Saikal
Professor of Middle Eastern, Central Asian and Islamic Studies
If you can’t spot the jerk at work, it might be you
Danielle Abril
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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?
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Title Deeds
Where we’d rather be: Car dealer buys one of Palm Beach’s priciest houses
The Palm Beach trophy home Karala has been a good barometer of Palm Beach’s high-end market. Its latest sale is no exception.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Is it ever a good idea to attend your high school reunion?
Even if you had a good experience at school, receiving an invitation to a reunion can stir up complicated feelings.
Culture
The darkness that drove one of Hollywood’s brightest stars
Faye Dunaway was a luminous beauty and an incredibly powerful performer, but mental illness was the engine that drove her, a new documentary reveals.
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Breaking
State of Origin
‘Gordie might be sitting inside that glasshouse’: Maguire takes aim at Maroons legend
The NSW coach has criticised Queensland and Gorden Tallis for being upset with some of his side’s tactics in the second Origin game.
Updated
NRL 2024
‘We will challenge for premierships’: Eels hail new coach Jason Ryles
The Storm assistant will take charge of Parramatta on a four-year deal starting next year.
Waerea-Hargreaves facing at least three weeks out for high tackle
The Roosters prop’s hit on Dragons centre Max Feagai on Sunday was ruled as careless by the match review committee.
World records tumble on eve of Olympics, including one that stood since 1987
The women’s high jump world record stood at 2.09 metres for 37 years until it was broken at the same meet where Australian runner Jess Hull set a blistering pace of her own.
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NRL 2024
How the Bulldogs will fight Topine’s ‘hopelessly embarrassing’ $4 million lawsuit
Canterbury will allege the wrestling session at the centre of the unprecedented civil case lasted no more than six minutes and it’s a common measure across the NRL.
‘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.
‘I can’t stop crying’: Tearful Hamilton ends F1 drought at home grand prix
Pent-up emotion spilled from the British driver as he recorded his first grand prix win in 945 days.
Have Your Say
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
