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Development
Secret review to decide on removing ports at Glebe Island
The Bays West precinct has long been earmarked for more housing, commerce and cultural activity, but the Minns government believes more density is warranted given the metro station due to open there in 2032.
Reserve Bank risks recession with August interest rate rise, economists say
The RBA board and bank governor Michele Bullock have repeated their determination to bring inflation into the target 2-3 per cent band while keeping unemployment low.
Billionaire hires rivals Scott Morrison and Dan Andrews
Anthony Pratt has shown admirable bipartisanship in his choice of two new very well-paid consultants.
What became the greatest threat to this new Sydney metro train station
Crows Nest was one of the most difficult of six new underground stations to be built for Sydney’s $21.6 billion metro rail line under the city’s heart.
James Ruse head quits top-performing selective for rival all-girls school
The outgoing principal of James Ruse Agricultural High Rachel Powell said she believes in parents having “school choice” between single-sex and co-ed options.
How to avoid repeat of Rozelle chaos when new airport link opens
The government has confirmed that September 1 has been set as the opening date for the final part of a new motorway to Sydney Airport.
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Paris 2024
‘I hope he wins’: Australian swim team coach admits to advising South Korean rival
Michael Palfrey says he hopes a South Korean swimmer wins gold – even though he will compete against two Australians on night one at the Games.
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Why Paris will shake off les Olympiques bleus
When it comes to pre-Olympics grumbling, Parisians are gold medallists, but wait until the Games themselves start.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Can the Matildas break through for an Olympic medal?
We dive into Australia’s tough group, the players to watch and injury concerns as Tony Gustavsson’s side strives for a medal.
Sydney house prices hit record high, but cracks start to show
The median Sydney house now costs $1.66 million, but some premium areas haven’t been able to keep up.
Boycotted but unbowed: Benjamin Netanyahu addresses Congress
The Israeli leader was invited to address the congress amid a war that has mobilised youthful protesters, while Kamala Harris stayed away.
The beautiful Games: Your ultimate guide to the Olympic venues
From beach volleyball at the Eiffel Tower to equestrian at Versailles, Paris 2024 will be staged at some of the world’s most famous landmarks.
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Olympics
Thieves steal Australian BMX champion Logan Martin’s gear
A video shared by Martin on Instagram shows smashed window of team van as reigning Olympic champion talks through a robbery.
Canada head coach withdraws amid spy drone scandal
Canadian Olympic chiefs apologised after a member of team staff was detained by French authorities.
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This again? Ryan Reynolds’ jokes wear thin in Deadpool & Wolverine
It’s not clear why anyone would want more of Deadpool. It’s not like we haven’t had a steady supply of Reynolds’ motor-mouthed schtick.
Put down the toothbrush. Your brushing schedule might need a rethink
Brushing, flossing and dentist visits – the secret to healthy teeth isn’t much of a secret. But there are a few good and bad habits dentists want us to think about.
‘Too boring to warrant the kilojoules’: The five most overrated French foods
Plus, five of the most underrated according Good Food Guide editor Callan Boys.
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Argentina ‘equaliser’ ruled out by VAR hours after Morocco match suspended
The match ended in utter chaos when the game was suspended for two hours after supporters of Morocco stormed the pitch.
‘Don’t want to live in the girls’ shadow’: Aussie men’s sevens off to winning start
The men’s rugby sevens team got Australia’s Olympics campaign off to the best possible start, winning both their pool games in front of a sold out parochial crowd at the Stade de France.
Alleged Russian spy arrested over plot to ‘destabilise’ Games
The 40-year-old, who spent time as a contestant on TV cooking shows, was detained by police.
‘She’s now in a really good place’: Paris a redemption tour for Biles
The great American gymnast had high-profile mental trials in Tokyo three years ago. In Paris, her team will look to ease the pressure on her.
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NRL 2024
The $1.25m contract black holes hurting battling NRL clubs
The true cost of moving on an unwanted NRL player has been revealed as Parramatta seek a different strategy for future contract negotiations.
Your 2024 NRLW guide: Team to beat, player to watch and rookie on the rise
Here’s your guide to the 2024 NRLW season before the first match gets under way between the Knights and the Roosters in Newcastle on Thursday night.
Sydney
‘Toughest person we know’: Surfer’s leg washes up on beach after shark attack
Kai McKenzie is in a stable condition after marathon surgery to reattach his right leg following the encounter at Port Macquarie.
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Road safety
Man dead after two-car crash on northern beaches
The driver in his 80s crossed three lanes of traffic and a median strip before his car was T-boned by an SUV travelling along Pittwater Road, witnesses said.
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Crime
Rugby league player allegedly assaulted teen girl
Kate Fallon allegedly assaulted a 17-year-old girl who lived in a neighbouring apartment after a disagreement over a food delivery order.
He ran Europe’s second-busiest rail line. Now he’ll oversee one of Sydney’s
As Australians flock to the Olympics, Paris has opened a major new driverless rail extension just weeks before Sydney cuts the ribbon on its own.
‘Biggest change in decades’: New syllabuses in NSW schools
A radical overhaul of the state’s school syllabuses marks a dramatic shift away from inquiry and student-led learning to a knowledge-rich curriculum.
Politics
An expensive future made in Australia: Warnings on $23 billion plan
Governments around the world, including Australia, are using taxpayers’ money to support emerging industries. Now there are warnings these programs may achieve little.
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Competition
The bank threat that killed off competition in Australia’s $800b property monopoly
The country’s major banks were sent a letter from Australia’s electronic property settlements giant PEXA in December.
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Aviation
At least 18 dead as plane skids off runway and catches fire in Nepal
Nepal has been criticised for its poor air safety record, with the deadliest incident occurring in 1992, when 167 people died in a plane crash.
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Lawyer Brett Galloway pitches Watsons Bay home for pre-spring sale
The barbed wire has come down from Watsons Bay home of the high-profile criminal lawyer ahead of a pre-spring house sales campaign.
Brittany looked for her first home for years. This is what it took to buy one
New home buyers are shunning unit blocks by developers who have been refused a quality rating – and they’ve found out where to look instead.
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I was promoted and given a pay rise but it doesn’t feel like enough. What are my options?
I can’t tell you how many people I have counselled who expected to get a much bigger uplift when they took on more responsibility, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.
Culture
National treasure Hugh Jackman is too good for Deadpool
What is daring and fun in small doses can become grating and superficial over successive films.
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Paris 2024
‘I hope he wins’: Australian swimming coach admits to advising South Korean rival
Michael Palfrey says he hopes a South Korean swimmer wins gold – even though he will compete against two Australians on night one at the Games.
‘No-brainer’ that Catley starts in Matildas’ Olympics opener against Germany
Australia’s captain has revealed that the mystery ‘lower leg injury’ that sidelined her for the warm-up loss to Canada 12 days ago was a calf niggle.
Opinion
Paris 2024
Why Paris will shake off les Olympiques bleus
When it comes to pre-Olympics grumbling, Parisians are gold medallists, but wait until the Games themselves start on one of the world’s great sporting stages.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Can the Matildas break through for an Olympic medal? We answer the burning questions
We dive into Australia’s tough group, the players to watch and injury concerns as Tony Gustavsson’s side strives for a medal.
Opinion
NRL 2024
The Origin decider was out of this world. But how much more can these players give?
I’ve taken time to watch the game three replay. It was one of the toughest and most brutal games I’ve ever seen.
Andrew Johns
League columnist
Opinion
Paris 2024
Marky Mark is the weapon Australia’s sevens team needs in Paris
A league-bound Wallaby and a French legend loom as major threats in the men’s rugby sevens tournament.
Michael Hooper
The $1.25m contract black holes hurting battling NRL clubs
The true cost of moving on an unwanted NRL player has been revealed as Parramatta seek a different strategy for future contract negotiations.
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Money and power: Why Europe’s top leagues have declared war on FIFA
The game’s governing body is the subject of legal action by players and leagues who say the international calendar is at breaking point. Here’s what you need to know.
