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A mother’s love and a father who ‘tried to kill us’
Images posted by the mother of the children killed in the Lalor Park house fire reveal “a bond like no other”.
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Roseville
Man ‘waited inside property’ before Roseville stabbing, police allege
The 23-year-old was found wandering the streets of north Manly covered in blood after the alleged stabbing, police say.
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Domestic violence
Man charged with murder after woman stabbed in alleged DV attack
A man has been charged with the murder of his partner after he allegedly stabbed her to death before fleeing the scene.
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Workplace
Which suburb has the most teachers? Dentists? Models? Where to find Sydney’s worker tribes
A Herald investigation using census data reveals how different worker types are distributed across Sydney.
Plans to rezone suburbs for 30,000 new Sydney homes
Tens of thousands of homes will be built in Sydney’s north and north-west under the Minns government’s plans.
Opinion
Political leadership
The blaring warning for Albanese that Morrison ignored until he lost
The Liberals ignored constant warnings about their failing on climate, women and integrity.
Angus Livingston
Deputy News Director
Opinion
US Votes 2024
In the Oval Office, this former White House insider was stumped by Trump’s blunt question
Chris Miller’s tenure as Donald Trump’s defence secretary was a brief 72 days. He’s now considered a possibility to return to the job in a second Trump administration.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Biden issues challenge to critics during unexpected call to morning TV
The president’s doubling down comes at a critical time, as America’s oldest president prepares to host leaders at the NATO summit.
Rugby Australia to take control of Brumbies
The ACT Brumbies have followed the Waratahs’ lead by signing a partnership agreement with the game’s national governing body.
‘They make the best croissants’: Top chef Josh Niland dishes the details you need to know
The Good Food Guide Chef of the Year shares his favourite restaurants, cafes, bars and dishes in Sydney, Melbourne and San Sebastian. Bookmark them immediately.
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City life
The ‘permit parking’ scheme banned at the beach but OK for elite gym members
The state government is operating an unusual, quasi-legal parking scheme for members of an elite gym at Moore Park at the same time it tries to crack down on councils using the system.
Payman finds a friendly Labor comrade in Sydney
The senator, who quit the ALP last week over the Albanese government’s stance on the war in Gaza, will appear at an event with a NSW Labor MP.
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Airline reviews
Airline review: Economy class on the ‘World’s Best Airline’ for 2024
Someone give this crew a gold medal – their service is exemplary.
I was never supposed to hear this album. It changed how I think about art
In 2015, Wu-Tang Clan released a single-copy album. This year, a handful of listening parties meant the public could hear it for the first time.
Sydney
Why a council is opposing a $170m solar farm that would power 48,000 homes
A 100-megawatt solar farm is the latest flashpoint over renewable energy projects in regional Australia.
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Domestic violence
‘I’m no hero’: Man who saved children from inferno tells of horror night
A neighbour who charged into a burning house in western Sydney to save four children says he was only following his instincts.
‘How low can you be’: Flowers allegedly stolen from memorial
Photos show a couple appearing to load flowers into the boot of their car from a memorial to a tradesman killed in an alleged road rage incident.
Barangaroo residents launch challenge over ‘deception’ in $2b proposal
The state government is facing accusations of misleading the public over $2 billion plans to redevelop the final piece of the Barangaroo foreshore.
Selective school students were asked if they were satisfied with life. 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.
NRL 2024
Opinion
History points to Maroons three-peat – but don’t put your glasshouse on it
After day one of the State of Origin gibber fest, it’s fair to say “bullying” will be the buzzword of choice in the lead-up to the decider.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Blues debutant Mitch Barnett missed the birth of his son – to help his NSW teammates
The 30-year-old will get his first Origin cap in the series decider – and coach Michael Maguire knows the extent of his sacrifice.
Politics
Electric vehicles can charge to the rescue in blackouts
A world-first trial highlights the huge potential of EVs to help out in a crisis.
Business
Exclusive
PwC tax scandal
Treasury looks at takeovers linked to PwC
Treasury is threatening to revoke approval for recent takeovers by foreign companies involving PwC due to concerns the firm may have offered misleading tax advice.
World
Harris says she backs Biden but she may end up replacing him
Democrats are seriously weighing the prospect that Kamala Harris could become their nominee. Harris, already dissatisfied with her lack of visibility, is ramping up her approach.
Opinion
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Property
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.
‘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?
Good Food
Lifestyle
The best way to get rid of those lingering odours in your home
From the fridge to your washing machine, here’s how to keep your home smelling fresh all year round.
Culture
All the best new shows to stream in July
Our guide to the best of what’s on the streamers and free-to-air this month.
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Opinion
State of Origin
History points to Maroons three-peat – but don’t put your glasshouse on it
After day one of the State of Origin gibber fest, it’s fair to say “bullying” will be the buzzword of choice in the lead-up to the decider.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
‘You guys can’t touch me’: Djokovic’s ‘disrespect’ outburst before Demon clash
The Serbian star cruised into the Wimbledon quarter-finals with a straight-sets win over Holger Rune, but he wasn’t happy with some of his rival’s fans.
Rugby Australia to take control of Brumbies
The ACT Brumbies have followed the Waratahs’ lead by signing a partnership agreement with the game’s national governing body.
Analysis
NRL 2024
‘Broncos of the west’: How the Eels landed their man Ryles
Jason Ryles was mowing the lawn at his South Coast home when the phone call from Parramatta came through. The deal was done a few hours later.
Analysis
Wimbledon
Ginger not injured: De Minaur unfazed by hip scare, into Wimbledon quarter-final
Australia’s Alex de Minaur pulled off a stunning victory against Arthur Fils, and now faces grand slam great Novak Djokovic in a quarter-final that will be the biggest match of his life.
Sport integrity body unaware of blackmail claim by AFL player’s family
Andrew Wilkie says he has credible evidence to support his latest claims about a player who was in the AFL’s medical model for his drug use.
Blues debutant Mitch Barnett missed the birth of his son – to help his NSW teammates
The 30-year-old will get his first Origin cap in the series decider – and coach Michael Maguire knows the extent of his sacrifice.
Have Your Say
A knee-jerk reaction is no answer to a backhander
Isaac Heeney’s suspension has once again prompted calls for a loosening of the criteria for Brownlow Medal eligibility. Those calls should be resisted.
Greg Baum
Sports columnist
