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Trial by Water podcast
A new investigative podcast about one of Australia’s most controversial cases.
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Private school win as government kills off donation rule change
A plan to stop private schools collecting tax-deductible donations for major building programs has been killed off by the federal government.
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US Votes 2024
Biden reportedly ‘more receptive’ to growing pleas to stand aside
As the Democrats push ahead with plans to make Joe Biden its presidential nominee, there are reports Nancy Pelosi has told him polling shows he cannot win.
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Crime
Australian drug ‘kingpin’ arrested in Montenegro
Vaso Ulic is alleged to have masterminded an attempt to move almost 2.5 tonnes of cocaine from South America to Australia and Europe.
In Sydney’s Little India, Raj has to close his food cart by 7pm – or face council’s wrath
Little India’s night-time economy is booming. But a zoning regulation means most street carts are forced to close by 7pm.
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NSW Police misconduct
Police inspector had 13 beers, eight spirit drinks before crash, watchdog says
A high-ranking member of the force, whose name will be kept secret for 40 years, engaged in “serious misconduct” after he allegedly had more than 20 alcoholic drinks and crashed his work car in Sydney.
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Building Bad
Labor-linked judge in government sights to take over CFMEU
A judge being considered to lead the clean-up of the scandal-plagued CFMEU once ran as a Labor candidate.
How these Australian women became a global target of online misogyny
Rachael Wilde and five employees recorded a 19-second video about clothes they were wearing. When the video hit X, the messages took a turn.
Cyberattack on prescription service MediSecure affects 13 million Australians
Personal and health data from the hack is up for sale on the dark web.
Untouched meals, cyanide and six bodies in a luxury hotel room
The suite had been locked for a day. The tom yum soup and fried rice left untouched. But there was something far more ominous in the room: six bodies.
$60m crypto group under investigation rebrands to target new customers
NGS Crypto is accused of inappropriately encouraging investors to take money out of super to invest in bitcoin.
Opinion
Elon Musk
Why a major investor says Tesla shares will increase 1000%
Is there no circus in which Elon Musk does not want to perform?
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
Analysis
US Votes 2024
Supporters bandaged ears in solidarity to see Trump’s mini-me Vance speak live
Trump’s running mate J.D. Vance, who has morphed into his mini-me, was the man of the moment at the Republican convention.
Game, party, bed, flight: 16 hours after kick-off Brian To’o was still wearing his playing kit
The Blues winger was still wearing his Origin playing kit 16 hours after kick-off and Michael Maguire brought back his famous baseball bat before taking one last swing at Queensland.
From TV talent shows to 10m platforms, Rousseau is going for Olympic gold (well, sort of)
How does this tattooed, mulleted, free-spirited 23-year-old afraid of heights dive with such precision he stopped China claiming a world titles clean sweep?
‘Pretty magical’: Jesinta and Buddy’s home for sale
The star couple dream of finding a block of land and building a luxury farmhouse - once they find the right buyer.
Opinion
Pregnancy
It was in the final moments of my eighth pregnancy when I began to shiver uncontrollably
Lying in the operating theatre, so close to having my miracle baby, I felt like I was floating in a bubble of terror.
Isabelle Oderberg
Contributor
Opinion
Phones
I showed a stranger a Trump meme. It was a wake-up call
We can be better humans by occasionally looking up from our phones. It might also help us defy those pesky algorithms.
Kerri Sackville
Columnist and author
Editor's Picks
Opinion
US Votes 2024
How Trump plans to step up America’s debt binge
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
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Paris 2024
He died 106 years ago, but in one French village they’ll never forget this Australian Olympian
Cecil Healy died the day after the battle of the Somme was won. More than a century later, his legacy for bravery and sportsmanship live on in Australia and France.
Watch out world: Titmus, McEvoy say Paris prep has been gold standard
Ariarne Titmus says she’s never had a better preparation, while Cam McEvoy has revealed he’s clocking personal bests in training ahead of the Olympics in Paris.
NRL 2024
‘We understood the enormity of ’85’: How Mortimer inspired Blues’ series win
Coach Michael Maguire tapped into the spirit of “Turvey” for the current campaign, which culminated in just the third NSW series win decided at Suncorp Stadium.
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‘I’d do the same’: Clubs rue injury, suspension toll as Origin melee costs $26,000
The Rabbitohs are fuming after losing skipper Cameron Murray for their finals charge as Penrith, Parramatta and Manly all wear the brunt of a brutal State of Origin decider.
Sydney
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Sydney councils
Liverpool council under threat of suspension, election delayed over ‘widespread dysfunction’
The Office of Local Government has found evidence of dysfunction, and allegations of maladministration and corruption.
Investigation
City life
Behind the million-dollar smile, Luna Park hides a troubling story
Developers have long fought over prized land by the harbour. The next battle is over one of the city’s most iconic landmarks.
Sydney mayor and partner served with apprehended domestic violence orders
Police say they responded to reports of a break-and-enter at a Richmond property and served the mayor with an interim order, without providing details on her partner’s order.
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Social media
Dutton wants a social media ban. April thinks it is a bad idea
Three of Australia’s largest mental health organisations are pushing back against bipartisan support for a ban for those under 16.
Move over Crown: First look at plans for Sydney’s tallest-ever buildings
Two proposed skyscrapers next to each other would transform the CBD skyline and effectively match the Sydney Tower Eye as the city’s tallest structure.
SEE AND DO
Murder mystery and wartime survival: Eight books to read this weekend
Our reviewers cast their eyes over recent fiction and non-fiction releases.
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Why a playwright who updates the classics thinks it’s mostly unnecessary
Adapting Uncle Vanya, Joanna Murray-Smith was desperate to stay true to the playwright’s intentions.
Politics
All eyes on inflation figures after strong employment result
Inflation figures due in less than two weeks will be the key to next month’s rates decision, as the country’s jobs market remains strong despite economic headwinds.
Business
‘A political mischief’: Forrest hits back at green hydrogen detractors
Mining executive Andrew Forrest has denied he is abandoning his ambitions for green hydrogen, saying the fuel is imperative for combating climate change.
World
Trump gunman Thomas Crooks leaves behind pile of mysteries
A coherent picture of the moments before the shooting is emerging, but the shooter’s ideology and reasons for pulling the trigger remained a mystery.
Opinion
What would a second Trump term be like? Check out Project 2025
Paul Krugman
Nobel prize winning economist
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Property
What home buyers need to know about the risk of buying at auction
The premium has hovered in a range of about 10 per cent to 11 per cent in recent years, and pushed above 12 per cent in 2021.
Seven of our favourite luxury homes for sale right now
Our top picks include a beach house with three decks to enjoy the sea breeze, a no-expenses-spared restoration, and a creekfront sanctuary.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Intermittent fasting over two days can help people with Type 2 diabetes
A recent study involved more than 330 overweight and obese adults who had recently been diagnosed with the medical condition.
Culture
The Serpent Queen returns, more venomous than ever
Samantha Morton is just as deliciously wicked in the new season of this account of the life of Catherine de Medici.
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Sport
Tiger town split: Benji Marshall and Robbie Farah part ways
Wests Tigers coach Benji Marshall informed his former teammate that he and the Wests Tigers had decided that they needed someone with more experience to assist with the club’s rebuild.
Two years after being sent home from training camp, Olympian opens up on controversy
A lot has happened in Australian swimmer Isaac Cooper’s life since his first Olympics in Tokyo.
The no-poach clause that will keep Ryles’ claws out of Melbourne
The Storm have allowed Jason Ryles to begin work at Parramatta immediately, but he won’t be bringing any Melbourne players with him.
He thought he’d broken his neck. Then Angus Crichton returned to win the Wally Lewis Medal
The NSW back-rower is the season’s best comeback story – but the player of the series feared it was all over in the third minute on Wednesday night.
From TV talent shows to 10m platforms, Rousseau is going for Olympic gold (well, sort of)
How does this tattooed, mulleted, free-spirited 23-year-old afraid of heights dive with such precision he stopped China claiming a world titles clean sweep?
Game, party, bed, flight: 16 hours after Origin kick-off Brian To’o was still wearing his playing kit
Blues winger Brian To’o was still wearing his NSW Origin playing kit 16 hours after kick-off and Michael Maguire brought back his famous baseball bat before taking one last swing at Queensland.
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Wallabies
‘I’m always worried’: Georgia on Schmidt’s mind as he rolls the selection dice
It’s a banana skin game against Georgia in Sydney on Saturday, but that hasn’t stopped Joe Schmidt making 17 changes to his Wallabies team.
Have Your Say
Ange Postecoglou would be perfect for England. Thank god it won’t happen
He’s reportedly on the Football Association’s shortlist to replace Gareth Southgate. As he should be: Ange Postecoglou would be an ideal fit for England.
