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Scots College and the donation from alleged Chinese money launderer
Zhaohua Ma, allegedly part of a $10 billion money laundering syndicate smashed by the AFP last year, donated more than $100,000 to the Bellevue Hill school.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and David Estcourt
Rethink urged on ‘outdated’ treatment of migrants with disabilities
A controversial migration exemption from the Disability Discrimination Act allows the government to order the removal of migrants with long-term health conditions and their families.
- by Angus Thompson
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Sydney
Light rail on Broadway, start-ups and a green hub: City of Sydney’s vision for 2035 revealed
A new economic strategy sets a target of adding 200,000 more jobs to Sydney CBD and its surrounds by 2035.
- by Matt Wade
Opinion
Network outage
The cinema was ‘cash-free’ but the eftpos machines were down. Was I in a movie?
The CrowdStrike outage reminded me and the rest of the developed world of how reliant we are on a few big companies to keep the show on the road.
- by Millie Muroi
The Sydney suburbs where landlords haven’t been able to raise the rent
A handful of Sydney’s most coveted lifestyle and premium locations are bucking the broader trend of the city’s market over the past year.
- by Tawar Razaghi
Feeling lonely at work? Try building your social fitness
We need to flex our social muscles as much as our physical ones, even at work. So, what’s the best way to go about it?
- by Nell Geraets
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Child abuse
The children for sale – and the Australians who exploit them
Anna and her two cousins were repeatedly abused by family members for online customers to see. Warning: This story contains distressing content.
- by Clare Sibthorpe and Daniel Ceng
Why the game has changed for Sydney’s new mega metro line
A new inter-peak period will be created in the middle of the day for the mega train line which is due to open in less than two weeks.
- by Matt O'Sullivan
Nine CEO carries Olympic torch as journalists’ strike looms
The industrial action threatens to derail Mike Sneesby’s plans to offer cross-platform coverage of Paris 2024.
- by Marta Pascual Juanola
The rocks that create ‘dark oxygen’ 4000 metres under the sea
A discovery in the deep sea has challenged scientific consensus of how life on Earth began.
- by Angus Dalton
‘It’s not a secret’: Team USA have the most talent – but the Boomers have something they don’t
NBA star Josh Giddey discusses Australia’s chances of a basketball medal in Paris, and says cohesion could bring the formidable USA team undone.
- by Tom Decent
Opinion
Column 8
Care packages sent via snail mail
While EV indicating proves to be a Fiat worse than death.
Chloe’s friends have gone back to school. She’s skating along the Champs-Elysees
Chloe Covell is too young to sleep in the athletes’ village, and yet she’s a key part of one of the biggest skateboarding teams in Paris.
- by Jordan Baker
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Energy
States pump up ‘key technology’ to get households off gas
Australia’s eastern states are facing looming gas shortages, and home owners are set to be targeted to reduce their use.
- by Mike Foley
Eels face wooden spoon battle with $4.5m of talent on sidelines
Interim coach Trent Barrett will hold the fort for old Dragons teammate Jason Ryles with roughly 40 per cent of the Eels’ salary cap sidelined for the rest of the season.
- by Dan Walsh
‘I was just cooked’: The four weeks that shaped Catley’s Matildas captaincy
The team’s mature thinker and eloquent speaker will take some key lessons into Paris 2024, and is adamant that, at this point, she will play in their opening match.
- by Emma Kemp
What this north shore mayor really thinks of his colleagues
One Sydney mayor has described three of his colleagues as “people who hate the world when they wake up”.
- by Anthony Segaert
What’s behind the Ozempic baby boom?
If the buzz is to be believed, women now have access to a medication that can not only help shed weight but can also calm fertility panic.
- by Miranda Levy
The one rule at this daring new show? Don’t bring a friend
The idea for Australian actor Tilda Cobham-Hervey Sydney Fringe show came to her when she locked down in Los Angeles.
- by Garry Maddox
Biden a decent, caring and strong man
One thing that will be said about Joe Biden, which will not be able to be said about Donald Trump, is that Joe Biden was a truly decent man: caring, honest, strong, thoughtful, perceptive, respectful, generous and kind. Thank you, Joe. You epitomise all that is good about our American friends.
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Sydney councils
Embattled Liverpool council backs costly legal challenge to administration order
Liverpool City Council will commence legal proceedings against the Minns government after voting at extraordinary general meeting on Monday afternoon.
- by Max Maddison
As it happened: PM pays tribute to Joe Biden as he exits presidential race; National housing target unlikely to be met
Keep up to date with today’s national news with our live blog.
- by Josefine Ganko
Race-by-race preview and tips for Tuesday meeting at Taree
Everything you need to make your selections for the NSW feature meeting.
- by John Schell
From George Clooney to Robert De Niro: The power of celebrity endorsements
As Joe Biden steps back from the presidential nomination, major Hollywood players respond.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
Lucrative Manly deal poised to make Paseka the NRL’s longest-contract prop
At 197 centimetres and 120 kilos, the Sea Eagles are investing in their man mountain becoming one of the NRL’s elite front-rowers.
- by Dan Walsh and Scott Bailey
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Crime
Police seek 16 people after violent and sexual incidents on city’s trains, buses
These are the faces of those being sought by NSW Police over allegations against members of the public on Sydney’s transport network.
- by Perry Duffin
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US Votes 2024
What happens next: If Harris wins the nomination, who could be her running mate?
Democrats now must navigate a shift that is unprecedented this late in an election year.
- by Bill Barrow
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Paris 2024
‘Not what the Olympics is about’: Sport integrity chief laments doping cloud over Paris 2024
Outgoing Sport Integrity Australia boss David Sharpe says athletes need clarity about the case of the Chinese swimmers before they trust the anti-doping system.
- by Chip Le Grand
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US Votes 2024
Kamala Harris moves swiftly to lock up support after Joe Biden quits the race for the White House
By dropping his re-election bid, Biden clears the way for Kamala Harris to run at the top of the ticket, the first black woman to do so in the country’s history.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Opinion
US election
Suddenly, Trump, not Biden, is the buffoonish old guy in the race
The Republicans’ entire campaign has been focused on Joe Biden in general and his age in particular. Now we have a real battle on our hands.
- by Bill Wyman
Review
Video games
Is ROG Ally X the best new portable PC for gaming on the go?
A huge battery and powerful internals make ASUS’ handheld a great choice for taking your PC games library with you, even though Windows holds it back.
- by Tim Biggs
Inside the weekend when Biden decided to quit the race
President Joe Biden didn’t tell most of his staff until a minute before his announcement. Vice President Kamala Harris learnt of his decision the same day.
- by Katie Rogers, Michael D. Shear, Peter Baker and Zolan Kanno-Youngs
Netanyahu will walk political tightrope on US trip amid Biden chaos
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to US Congress has the potential to cause disarray on both sides of the ocean.
- by Tia Goldenberg and Aamer Madhani
Michael Stutchbury retires from AFR, James Chessell appointed editor-in-chief
Michael Stutchbury, the editor-in-chief of The Australian Financial Review, has announced he will retire after 13 years in the role and will be replaced by Walkley Award-winner James Chessell.
- by Colin Kruger
Hero father identified after Sydney train tragedy
The family had recently posted photos of their Australian adventures on social media after moving from India to Sydney for work.
- by Jessica McSweeney and Angus Thomson
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Streaming
Pop goes the weasel: The sham behind boy bands *NSYNC and Backstreet Boys
The documentary series Dirty Pop is a fascinating look at one of the longest-running and most elaborate swindles in music.
- by Karl Quinn
Hip-hop star pulls off eccentric career change with style
Andre 3000 surprised everyone when he turned to ambient flute music.
- by James Jennings
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US Votes 2024
Joe Biden steps down LIVE updates: US president resigns as Democratic presidential nominee, backs Kamala Harris as successor
US President Joe Biden has withdrawn as the Democratic candidate. Follow live updates.
- by Farrah Tomazin and Madeleine Heffernan
Charming, awkward: This pop star’s joy is infectious
Girl In Red made her Australian debut in 2023 – and this year returns to play a venue seven times the size.
- by Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen, Tony Way and Sonia Nair
‘I am so proud of you and I love you’: Mum’s words of joy for Oscar the great
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri may be flying high after getting his first Formula 1 race win, but he will still make time to give his proud mum a call back home in Australia.
- by Jon Pierik
Analysis
NRL 2024
Cleary’s clutch miracle shouldn’t have happened. But he’s just that good
After a 10-week injury lay-off, Nathan Cleary and his Panthers teammates needed just three simple plays to set up the NRL’s best match-winner for the most unlikely play.
- by Dan Walsh and Billie Eder
Why did Piastri’s teammate let him win? The high-speed politics of Formula 1
Oscar Piastri joined Sir Jack Brabham, Alan Jones, Mark Webber and Daniel Ricciardo as an Australian F1 race winner, but he had to navigate the choppy world of team orders to do it.
- by Jonathan Drennan
Analysis
US Votes 2024
Kamala Harris has three major obstacles to overcome to be president
The vice president moved swiftly to solidify her position as the obvious frontrunner to replace Biden, but she’s running out of time to win the November poll.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Five families bid for $4.6m Turramurra home to be near private schools
The four-bedroom house was highly sought after at auction by upsizing families, soaring $650,000 above its vendor’s reserve price.
- by Carmen Forward
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Biden couldn’t withstand the friendly fire. But will his self-sacrifice save the Democrats?
Historians will regard Biden as among the more consequential US presidents. If the Democrats win in November, he’ll occupy an even more exalted perch.
- by Nick Bryant
Analysis
Protests
Police kill more than 100 students in protests over job handouts
The protests erupted out of Bangladeshi students’ anger at a quota system for government jobs that benefited certain groups.
- by Anupreeta Das
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Media & marketing
Nine vows to keep investing in youth media, appoints new Pedestrian boss
Nine has appointed a new chief executive for its youth publishing division, Pedestrian Group, two weeks after it made as much as 40 per cent of its staff redundant.
- by Calum Jaspan
Who is Kamala Harris? The next likely Democratic presidential nominee
A former senator and prosecutor, Harris is already the first woman and black person to serve as vice president. She could very well become president.
- by Chris Zappone
Read Joe Biden’s letter withdrawing from White House race
Biden announced on Sunday US time that he has abandoning his re-election bid. Read his letter to the American people.
Boomers seal last-second win over French team starring NBA’s tallest player
Patty Mills scored a game-high 24 points and brushed off criticism from Andrew Bogut as the Boomers scored an Olympics warm-up win over a French team featuring Victor Wembanyama.
- by Tom Decent
Technology and designs on a fabulous future
Realising your calling early is a blessing but so can not getting the mark for the uni course you wanted – just ask celebrity chef Justine Schofield.
Dancer’s star turn in business studies
Tips and advice from a top-ranked student and HSC exam marker.
A Japanese odyssey for big dreaming Lilliana
Lilliana Davis’s passion for the Japanese culture gave her the drive to master the language and excel in the HSC.
Ballerina’s pointed pathway led to San Francisco
A typical day for Amelia Soh is ballet from 8.30am until 4.30pm. Then school begins usually via Zoom meetings from Sydney.
Can you answer these 50 HSC questions?
From physics to mathematics and business studies - take the 2024 HSC quiz.
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CFMEU
‘It’s a delusion’: Kelty hits back at Coalition call to deregister CFMEU
But the former ACTU secretary says the move to overhaul the CFMEU is justified by the need to protect the interests of ordinary members.
- by David Crowe and Angus Thompson
French, Korean or Australian: Which skincare is best?
Skincare may seem universal, but each country has its distinct approach. How do three heavy-hitters compare in the skincare Olympics, and which one comes out on top?
- by Nell Geraets
The couch potato’s guide to the 2024 Paris Olympics
From the events worth staying up late for to fun facts and myth-busting, our guide to the Games has it all.
- by Michael Lallo
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Royal National Park
Royal National Park a haven for native species, environmental stocktake shows
The biggest ecological survey to date for Australia’s oldest national park and adjoining areas found previously unseen mammal species.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
How son of Psycho star Anthony Perkins came up with horror hit of the year
Longlegs has taken everyone by surprise, rekindling hope that people will still go to the cinema for the right movie.
- by Karl Quinn