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The best and worst areas in NSW for NAPLAN revealed

Parents will be consulted on their views about merging Randwick Girls’ and Boys’ High.

The breakdown of NAPLAN results by state electorate shows the worst-performing areas are about seven academic school years behind the top achieving parts of the state.

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Greyhound racing

Explosive report alleges ‘exploitation and suffering’ in NSW greyhound racing

Greyhound racing will continues as the feud between Greyhound Racing and the Dapto Agricultural and Horticultural Society heads to court next February.

Hours after the Herald published the allegations on Tuesday, Greyhound Racing NSW chief executive Robert Macaulay resigned from the regulator.

Higgins ‘steadfast in truth’ after Reynolds alleges plan to damage her career

The former defence industry minister is suing Brittany Higgins for defamation over July 2023 social media posts.

Bone foudn at Balmoral Beach

Bone found at Balmoral Beach reveals origins of Australia’s apex predator

When Sally Wasef sent a bone found in an exclusive enclave off for carbon testing, she thought it would be a couple of hundred years old. She was wrong.

Inside Sirius, the Sydney building rocking the property conversation

The redevelopment of the Sirius building is nearing completion. John Green of DEDICO, who works for the developer JBH Capital.

As new owners move in over the next few weeks, the block remains a flashpoint in the debate about public housing in Sydney.

Why aren’t there any good treatments for a stroke?

As more young people experience the affliction which strikes at least a hundred Australians a day, research into medicines is being held back.

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Courts

Woman sobbing as she told friend about alleged gang rape, jury told

Maurice Hawell outside Downing Centre District Court on Tuesday.

The court has heard the 19-year-old woman told her flatmate she was unable to get out of the apartment before anything bad happened.

Australian real wage growth among worst in OECD

The OECD reports Australia’s growth lags the UK, Canada and the United States.

As the government campaigns on the cost of living, the OECD reports Australia’s wage growth lags the UK, Canada and the US.

Telstra must get pricing pain right to prevent customer revolt

Telstra was always going to re-price this year, so customers should have been waiting for that shoe to drop.

Elizabeth Knight
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Alex de Minaur has lost just one set on his way to the quarters.
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Wimbledon

‘I’m a different player’: How de Minaur can beat Djokovic

Both players are dealing with physical issues, but the numbers from this year’s Wimbledon suggest the Serb will be tough to beat.

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AFL 2024

Heeney ban upheld as Cripps calls for review of Brownlow eligibility

Sydney’s Isaac Heeney’s one-game ban was upheld.

Swans star Isaac Heeney’s hopes of becoming the club’s first Brownlow medallist since Adam Goodes in 2006 are hanging by a thread after his one-game suspension.

How Nicho Hynes saved a life with a compassionate act

Hynes is an ambassador for mental health causes, including a collaboration with Gotcha4Life to create a Mental Fitness Round.

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Parenting

As the child of immigrants, I feel a loss for experiences my son will never have

Zoya Patel and her son.

I knew my partner and I were on the same page about raising children, but I didn’t anticipate the impossibility of giving my son full access to my culture and the chance to embrace his heritage.

Replacing Biden will solve one problem but create another

Kamala Harris and Joe Biden

Joe Biden is the ultimate decider on whether to stay on or to step aside, but key meetings this week may open the door for Kamala Harris.

Bruce Wolpe
Bruce Wolpe

Senior fellow at the US Studies Centre and former political staffer

Local high schools should be supported as well as selective ones

Some parents will always want to send their children to an independent school, but the possibilities if all students attended their local high school are amazing.

Luke Wilson in a scene from Horizon.
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Sorry, but Kevin Costner’s new western is both incomplete and dull

The Oscar winner has returned to directing after 20 years, but Horizon is exposition-heavy and a three-hour-long trek to nowhere.

A wildly entertaining play to get you excited about theatre again

Ariyan Sharma, left, and Kelsey Jeanell in Cut Chilli.

Could Cut Chilli be the best new Australian play to arrive on Sydney stages this year?

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Investing

Seven common investing mistakes to avoid at all cost

In the world of finance and investing, small mistakes can end up costing you a lot over time.

Natasha Etschmann and Ana Kresina
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Sydney

Man charged with murder after woman stabbed in alleged DV attack

Man charged with murder after woman stabbed in alleged DV attack

The sister of a young housekeeper who was allegedly stabbed to death described her as popular and loved.

Renovations no excuse for evicting tenants under latest plans to fix Sydney’s rental crisis

A property inspection for potential tenants in Sydney.

NSW Labor hopes it has landed a compromise as it belatedly tries to deliver on an election promise to help renters amid the worsening housing crisis. 

The Sydney suburbs where drivers will need to slow down

People driving in certain parts of Sydney will need to slow down to 40km/h.

Lower speed limits are coming as the City of Sydney bids to improve safety for pedestrians and motorists.

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Crime

Man waited inside ex-girlfriend’s north shore home before stabbing, court told

The Victorian coroner investigated the death of a Wemba Wemba girl who was under state care when she took her own life in 2021.

A 23-year-old man was picked up by police in North Manly shortly after the incident. It is alleged he was covered in blood.

The unexpected Sydney project in the hunt for a world architecture prize

Blacktown Animal Rehoming Centre

Of the Australian-designed projects on the shortlist for a prestigious global prize, one is not usually known for architectural greatness.

NRL 2024

Jarome Luai

‘No beaches in Penrith’: Jarome Luai rescued on surfing trip

The NSW five-eighth had to be pulled from the water at Urbnsurf as the Blues hit the waves on Tuesday.

Eels captain Clint Gutherson.

‘Everyone’s on notice’: Eels ready for Ryles roster shake-up

Eels skipper Clint Gutherson expects incoming coach Jason Ryles to put his stamp on the club’s roster. If that means giving the fullback jersey to Blaize Talagi, he’ll do it.

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Wipeout: Connor Watson in action at Urbnsurf on Tuesday.

How suspended Waerea-Hargreaves almost cruelled Watson’s Origin hopes

Jared Waerea-Hargreaves has been hit with a four-match ban for a careless high tackle – and he almost ended Connor Watson’s hopes of playing in Origin III.

Cronulla star Nicho Hynes.

How Nicho Hynes saved a life with compassionate act

Cronulla star Nicho Hynes helped talk down a man from a bridge in Sydney on the weekend.

Vegas bound: Panthers halfback Nathan Cleary.

Cleary’s Penrith to spearhead Las Vegas quadruple-header in 2025

Las Vegas 2025 is being marketed as ‘bigger, bolder and better’. See which NRL and Super League teams will feature – and when.

Sydney’s Isaac Heeney’s one-game ban was upheld.
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AFL 2024

Heeney ban upheld as Cripps calls for review of Brownlow eligibility

Carlton champ Patrick Cripps says the AFL should consider changing Brownlow Medal eligibility rules, while injured Melbourne star Max Gawn is determined to defy medical advice.

Alex de Minaur beat Arthur Fils in the fourth round at Wimbledon but had to survive a small injury scare towards the end of the match.
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Wimbledon

‘A few painkillers will help’: Hip injury could dent one of de Minaur’s biggest weapons

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.

Eels captain Clint Gutherson.

‘Everyone’s on notice’: Eels ready for Ryles roster shake-up

Eels skipper Clint Gutherson expects incoming coach Jason Ryles to put his stamp on the club’s roster. If that means giving the fullback jersey to Blaize Talagi, he’ll do it.

Jarome Luai

‘No beaches in Penrith’: Luai rescued on surfing trip

NSW five-eighth Jarome Luai had to be pulled from the water at Urbnsurf as the Blues hit the waves on Tuesday morning.

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