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Trial by Water podcast
A new investigative podcast about one of Australia’s most controversial cases.
Sunday Life
Indulge in the best ‘me time’ reading with our new digital magazine edition.
Exclusive
Hospitals
Painful contraction for private maternity hospitals
One in four women gives birth in private hospitals. The collapse of private obstetrics will have huge flow-on effects for the public system.
Exclusive
Investigations
‘Not a single care’: Fraud victims say bank could have stopped scammers
HSBC is a small player in Australia’s banking sector, but data suggests its customers have been heavily targeted by fraudsters.
Opinion
Political leadership
Can Peter Dutton win the battle for the battlers?
Polling indicates that Australia’s working class is turning more conservative. What will it mean for the next election?
Margot Saville
Journalist and author
Opinion
US Votes 2024
J.D. Vance is a jump to the left and a step to the right
The vice-presidential hopeful has transcended his disadvantage and shown what the idea of America is meant to be. That makes him an important symbol of what the future can hold.
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
Opinion
Analysis
Trump is being canonised by his party, Biden is being flagellated by his
The insurrection against the decrepit president would be perfectly sensible if the Democrats had a compelling candidate to replace him.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Exclusive
Title Deeds
He paid $45m for a brick house and demolished it. Then council weighed in
Adman David Droga’s grand plans for the Tamarama headland were met with lavish praise from architectural boffins, but not so the council.
‘Absolutely idyllic’: Sydney suburbs homeowners never want to leave
When Erica’s father bought his house he declared, “I’m never leaving!” and after a working life on the move, he’d found his paradise.
The $1.351m Newtown unit that ticked all the boxes for first home buyers
Five buyers – almost all first timers – registered to bid on the home that last sold for $855,000 in 2018, records show.
‘There is nothing like proving someone wrong to motivate you’: Brooke Boney
The 37-year-old surprised everyone when she announced she was walking away from her high-profile breakfast television job. Her next move? Oxford University.
Israel strikes Yemen after deadly Houthi attack on Tel Aviv
The strikes appeared to be the first on Yemeni soil since the war began in October, and they threatened to open a new front in the region as Israel battles proxies of Iran.
New push to end exploitation of older Australians
A $5 million media campaign aims to raise awareness of elder abuse, which affects about one in six older Australians.
Olympic officials fear excluded Russia plans to cause Paris mayhem
The International Olympic Committee said it was resigned to the Paris Games being targeted by disinformation attacks over the coming fortnight.
Opinion
Five Minutes with Fitz
‘I don’t just want to be an Olympian, I want to be a successful one’
Australia’s fastest woman has made her dreams a reality so far. There’s still plenty more to achieve.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Analysis
Wallabies
The McReight stuff: How the Wallabies rated in victory
Fraser McReight was a standout for the Wallabies in their tense win over Georgia. How did the rest of the team rate?
It’s possible to find a cheap coffee in Sydney, if you know where to look
Cafe operators are offering happy hours, stand-up discounts or other deals. And, in some cases, it doesn’t matter which milk you drink.
Why Peru has won the ‘world’s leading culinary destination’ title for six years running
From gourmet Lima to the soaring heights of Machu Picchu, the South American country offers an edible and visual feast.
How a 17-year-old Eurovision star studies for her HSC
One day she followed a Greek music producer on Instagram. It didn’t take long before she was singing at Eurovision. Now she’s doing the HSC.
Paris 2024
Analysis
Paris 2024
Why gene doping is the next great Olympic threat
No one has ever been busted gene doping, considered the next frontier in cheating in sport. But that doesn’t mean it won’t be happening at the Paris Olympics.
Exclusive
Paris 2024
‘Love it and hate it’: Ian Thorpe’s eternal struggle with swimming
The five-time gold medallist opens up about his relationship with Michael Phelps and why he isn’t buying into the phony war of words with the US.
NRL 2024
Storm 24 Roosters 8
Roosters return home empty again after falling to bogey team
The Storm produced another clinical performance to complete a 10th win in their last 11 starts against the Roosters.
Opinion
A (sort of) defence of Cameron Murray on a night that had it all
A few days have passed since that memorable State of Origin contest in Brisbane. The majesty of what we witnessed remains.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Sydney
Light rail line knocked out by fallen tree as fierce winds batter Sydney
Damaging winds blew down trees across Sydney, with emergency services receiving more than 500 calls for help across the state.
‘One life was lost and one life will be ruined’: Teenager charged with murder
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of a man in his 30s who was allegedly stabbed to death in Sydney’s inner west.
Their companies owe billions, but this family still spent lavishly on wedding
Remon Fayad and the Fayad family spared no expense for their Florence ceremony. Their companies’ creditors have been left high and dry.
He’s captained Australia. But how did he perform in the HSC?
Sitting still for long periods of time didn’t come naturally to the rugby league star, but a few clever tactics helped him push through to the final whistle.
Exclusive
Sex work
Developers circle Sydney’s oldest brothels as sex work goes freelance
The world’s oldest profession meets Sydney’s biggest obsession as the old-school bordello business model is fast becoming a relic of another era.
WEEKEND READS
‘My first three girlfriends all cheated on me’: Ben O’Toole on looking for love
“I haven’t had the best run of luck,” says the 34-year-old actor.
The quality I have embraced that makes me a better parent and partner
Curiosity might be fatal for felines, but I’d argue it’s the opposite for their keepers.
Politics
Exclusive
Building Bad
Australians pay the price for CFMEU tactics
Peter Dutton has turned the CFMEU dispute into a political test over the cost of living, claiming the union has added 30 per cent to the cost of major projects.
Business
Opinion
Ask an expert
Should I boost my super or pay off my mortgage?
Owning a roof over our heads and being debt-free in retirement is a common goal. But doing so can come at the expense of extra earnings.
Paul Benson
Money contributor
World
Adidas ‘revising’ Bella Hadid campaign after criticism from Israel over Munich link
Israel’s official social media account had objected to the involvement of the supermodel in a new campaign for retro-inspired running shoes.
Opinion
Most of us fight with our neighbours. There’s an easy fix, but you won’t like it
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
Trump 2024, the living martyr, is at his zenith and looks unstoppable
Bruce Wolpe
Senior fellow at the US Studies Centre and former political staffer
Waiting for a career breakthrough? A bit of luck is all you need
Jim Bright
Careers contributor
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Property
Our favourite 13 homes in NSW for sale right now
Looking for your next home? From a mid-century beach house to a Blue Mountains beauty, we’ve got you covered.
‘Pretty magical’: Jesinta and Buddy Franklin’s glam home for sale
The star couple dream of finding a block of land and building a luxury farmhouse - once they find the right buyer.
Good Food
Lifestyle
‘Young guys are going hard’: Are perms for men the new mullet?
More men are asking for perms that look different but smell the same as their ’80s incarnations.
Culture
★★★½
Review
A beautifully balanced performance in a hilarious, quirky comedy about change
Ashley Storrie delivers a commanding turn as the stubbornly outspoken heroine Nina in the at-times hilarious and sensitive comedy Dinosaur.
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Paris 2024
‘People would be angry, upset’: Hackett backs any Aussie protests after China drugs scandal
Eleven of the 23 Chinese swimmers who failed drug tests in 2021 will compete in Paris and Grant Hackett won’t be surprised if there are protests.
Analysis
NRL 2024
Victorious Blues dress for success in final shot at Maroons
There was a genuine swagger in the way the NSW team celebrated their series win in Brisbane, especially their eye-catching choice of attire.
Exclusive
NRL 2024
Family launches legal action after death of country league player
An inquest was held into the death of Grant Cook, who died during a rugby league game in 2016. However, that’s not the end of the matter.
Wallabies 40 Georgia 29
Wallabies
Wallabies make it three out of three after surviving Georgian scare
The Wallabies are unbeaten so far in 2024, but they made life difficult for themselves against a granite-tough Georgia team.
Analysis
Paris 2024
Why gene doping is the next great Olympic threat
No one has ever been busted gene doping, considered the next frontier in cheating in sport. But that doesn’t mean it won’t be happening at the Paris Olympics.
Storm 24 Roosters 8
NRL 2024
Roosters return home empty again after falling to bogey team
The Storm produced another clinical performance to complete a 10th win in their last 11 starts against the Roosters.
Exclusive
Paris 2024
‘I love it and hate it’: Ian Thorpe’s eternal struggle with swimming
In an exclusive interview, the five-time gold medallist also opens up about his relationship with Michael Phelps and why he isn’t buying into the phony war of words with the US.
Have Your Say
A (sort of) defence of Cameron Murray on a night that had it all
A few days have passed since that memorable State of Origin contest in Brisbane. The majesty of what we witnessed remains.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
