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Trial by Water podcast
A new investigative podcast about one of Australia’s most controversial cases.
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Workplace
The suburbs where no firies, paramedics or police live
The five Sydney suburbs that are home to the most police officers are, on average, 45 kilometres from the CBD. For solicitors, the average is less than four kilometres.
The type of home that’s more than twice as profitable as its neighbour
The gap highlights the “haves” and “have nots” even among those fortunate enough to be able to buy their own home.
A toll road shake-up is coming – and the scene is set for an almighty showdown
The NSW government will push ahead with an overhaul of the city’s patchwork of toll roads, putting it on a collision course with motorway giant Transurban.
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Wimbledon
De Minaur pulls out of Wimbledon ahead of Djokovic clash
Alex de Minaur made the announcement at an impromptu media conference hours before his quarter-final. He is also in doubt for the Olympics later this month.
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Greyhound racing
New details of cruelty emerge as Minns backs greyhound racing
An explosive report by greyhound racing’s former chief vet alleges a litany of welfare issues ranging from appalling animal distress to burned and frozen carcasses.
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University
Universities lower ATARs in favour of special entry schemes
Universities are increasingly moving to US-style portfolio-based entry schemes, leading to fears they could undermine the HSC.
Geo-fence tech to be used in share bike crackdown
Riders are likely to be forced to park bikes in designated areas under a future regulatory regime being worked on by no less than 13 government agencies.
Opinion
Sunday Life
I’m attending my 50-year school reunion. This is what I’m expecting it to teach me
Yes, we get fatter, thinner, greyer, wrinklier and either balder or hairier or both, but I bet my old classmates remain essentially the individuals I remember.
Jane Caro
Novelist, author and commentator
Gen X, Millennials better off than their parents
Australians are largely growing up to be better off than their parents, but there are risks younger generations may not gain much ground.
Collapse of $61m pub deal casts fresh gloom over Oxford Street
The two pubs were sold last year with grand plans to create an Ivy-style mega-complex on Taylor Square. Those prospects appear to be dashed.
Opinion
Energy
How energy policy is becoming Australia’s Brexit
If the Coalition isn’t making up the policy as it’s going along, then it’s doing a Vegas-level impression of a political outfit that is.
Shaun Carney
Columnist
Rebel Wilson tries a new tactic to sell Sydney property
The Hollywood star and newly minted author is taking the next step in severing her real estate ties with Australia.
Why world record breaker congratulated Aussie rival
Jessica Hull set an Australian record in the 1500m final of Sunday’s Diamond League meeting – but was still beaten by track legend Faith Kipyegon.
Opinion
NRL 2024
Sam Walker is the new Alfie – and the next Maroons No.7
His dad played with Alfie Langer and, until now, there hasn’t been a player so similar to the little genius.
Andrew Johns
League columnist
When the world’s toughest lion broke an epic record, Australians were filming
Jacob the lion has survived being mauled, trapped and gored. Now his life – charted by an Australian biologist – has a dramatic new chapter.
Opinion
Tips & advice
‘Get undressed, or get out’: Here, it’s normal to get naked with colleagues
I have nothing against getting my clothes off with a bunch of strangers, but when it comes to friends and colleagues, would I feel different?
Keith Austin
Travel writer
Do we perform better when we look good? These athletes think so
Whether you’re preparing for the Olympics or a session at your local gym, experts agree that looking good can improve your performance.
SEE & DO
A wildly entertaining play to get you excited about Australian theatre again
Our critics deliver their verdict on the latest shows around town.
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Forget the macho men, Jodie Comer is the real star of The Bikeriders
Tom Hardy and Austin Butler bring the beef as members of a Chicago bikie gang, but Jodie Comer is the main reason to see this film.
Sydney
Analysis
Greyhound racing
Why Labor won’t take same road on greyhounds as Baird
Former premier Mike Baird stunned the industry when he banned greyhound racing. Labor watched on but will not follow his lead, despite more damning revelations.
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Greyhound racing
Explosive report alleges ‘exploitation and suffering’ in NSW greyhound racing
The former chief vet at Greyhound Racing NSW has claimed that the industry is barbaric, immoral and unsustainable, and leaders are inflating the number of re-homed dogs.
The white van, the eastern suburbs car park and the alleged global drug ring
As the 23-year-old Sydney man approached the van in the dead of night, police were waiting to swoop.
Premier makes call on greyhound racing after damning report
Chris Minns says allegations of systemic animal cruelty in the NSW greyhound racing industry will be investigated but ruled out shutting down the sport.
‘Funny’: Accused gang rapist’s lawyer targets woman’s texts
The barrister for one of three men accused of gang rape during a buck’s weekend has argued messages sent by one woman are evidence nothing criminal occurred.
NRL 2024
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.
‘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.
Politics
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
‘I’ll be fighting tooth and nail’: Why this Muslim leader is backing Labor
The government has run into trouble trying to find an envoy for Islamophobia, someone it hoped to unveil at the same time as the new antisemitism envoy.
Business
Quirky wearables come full circle with Samsung’s ‘smart ring’
The Korean tech giant has unveiled a new line of folding phones, along with a ‘health ring’ designed to be worn at all times.
World
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Australians abroad
Australian executive found unconscious in California
Colin Bettles was found with severe injuries on a San Francisco street and was in a coma for days before his family tracked him down.
Opinion
The world is a bin fire, so why am I angry at a sink?
Kerri Sackville
Columnist and author
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Property
Rebel Wilson tries a new tactic to sell Sydney property
The Hollywood star and newly minted author is taking the next step in severing her real estate ties with Australia.
Where distressed property listings have risen most as home owners buckle
Although the volumes are not yet back to the levels of five years ago, they have picked up since this time last year.
Good Food
Lifestyle
A restless partner or noisy neighbours? How to deal with sleep disruptions
A sleep disorder specialist shares tips to sleeping better, even when those around you are keeping you awake.
Culture
The best celebrity memoirs have exactly what literature today lacks
As more and more crossed my desk, I found that the best of them were written with a robust, fearless honesty that I’ve almost given up looking for in current fiction.
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Wimbledon
Demon sets new standards despite Wimbledon disappointment
A hip injury robbed Alex de Minaur of his chance to play Novak Djokovic on Wimbledon’s centre court in the biggest match of his life, but his legitimacy as a player cannot be taken away.
Opinion
NRL 2024
Why Sam Walker is the new Alfie Langer, and the next Maroons No.7
His dad played with Alfie Langer and, until now, there hasn’t been a player so similar to the little genius.
Andrew Johns
League columnist
‘She said I was marvellous’: Why world record breaker congratulated Aussie rival
Jessica Hull set an Australian record in the 1500m final of Sunday’s Diamond League meeting – but was still beaten by track legend Faith Kipyegon.
Updated
Wimbledon
Injury forces de Minaur out of Wimbledon hours before his blockbuster match against Djokovic
Australian star made the announcement at an impromptu media conference hours before he was due to take to the court to face the grand slam champion.
‘Not laughing’: Starc still sore from Afghanistan cup snub
Mitchell Starc has spoken of his unhappiness at being dropped for Australia’s T20 World Cup game against Afghanistan and has criticised the tournament’s format.
The last Origin decider in Brisbane featured a brawl. It’s why the Blues won’t back down again
Michael Maguire has preached to his team not to take a backwards step. So, if there’s a repeat of the last major State of Origin brawl, Blues players won’t be slow to react.
Three tonnes of tuna and 2400 pies: Australia’s Olympic team by the numbers
The Australian Olympic Committee has released a breakdown of quirky statistics about the team heading to France.
Have Your Say
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
