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‘They’re the ibis of the roads’: The Sydney suburb being eaten by taxis
In the southern end of Marrickville, fury over dumped taxis and smashed vehicles led one resident to take things into his own hands.
Updated
World markets
ASX plunges after recession fears rattle Wall Street
Investors wiped more than $100 billion off the sharemarket on Monday, plunging the ASX to its lowest point in two months.
Opinion
Interest rates
Markets gripped by panic amid fears the Fed just made a big mistake
The ASX and sharemarkets around the world are a sea of red as recession fears build in the US.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Analysis
US Votes 2024
Trump left rattled by size of Harris’ crowds
The numbers game is everything to Donald Trump. Vice President Kamala Harris’ first big rally appears to have got under his skin.
Shawn McCreesh
How two Russian spies went deep under cover with their children
A couple planted as sleeper spies in Slovenia were caught in December 2022. They were sent to Moscow in a prisoner exchange last week.
The tiny Paris suburb that helped raise ‘The Extraterrestrial’
He was here, then there and now he is everywhere. But before the world knew about Victor Wembanyama, Le Chesnay was helping the gentle giant find his feet.
Webster in Paris
Swimming
Australia’s swim team is not the best in the world. Who cares?
In the end, the much-hyped battle between Australia and Team USA was a fizzer.
Live
Olympics
Time for field’s gutsiest athletes to take the stage
All eyes turn to the track and field as the surfing finals wrap up in Tahiti, champion gymnast Simone Biles chases more gold and things heat up in the water polo. Follow live.
‘Suspicious’ death of woman involving ride-on lawnmower
The woman’s husband allegedly told police he found her and called triple zero after there was an incident with a ride-on mower. Police are suspicious.
NSW man on fishing trip feared taken by crocodile
The man was fishing from a river bank known for crocodile spotting when he was pulled under the water, police were told.
Manhunt under way after fiery crash leaves man critical
A manhunt is under way after three men fled the scene of a fiery crash in south-west Sydney that saw an Audi engulfed in flames.
How Bulldogs’ return to Belmore sparked fresh optimism
Canterbury’s win at their spiritual home on Sunday provided not just another two competition points, but also a vital communion with their community.
Nathan Cleary rapt with Blaize Talagi signing; Storm close in on new Paps deal
He says he’s cherishing every moment of Jarome Luai’s last weeks as Penrith, but the NRL’s best player can’t help but feel excited about his club’s new signing.
Opinion
Online gambling
Hooked: Why a total ban on gambling ads is too big a punt
Forget problem gamblers, it is the commercial television networks in particular that are addicted to the revenue from bookie ads.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
Doctor buys lavish $7.1 million Strathfield home with 10-car basement
The home also features five bedrooms and a pool, and a collection of well-to-do bidders contested the auction.
Recipe collection
Best of
14 lap-friendly dishes for couch potatoes glued to the Olympics all week
Because you’ve got to keep your strength up for a second straight week of marathon sofa sessions.
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Review
Feel the love: Sublime music and luminous dance combine in this gorgeous curation
Our reviewers take a look at the latest shows around town.
‘Just getting started’: US reign again but Dolphins leave Paris with silver linings
The rivalry will continue in the four years to LA 2028, but head coach Rohan Taylor has one eye on the rest of the world after 13 countries won at least one gold.
Harris pinches shock silver as Australian women win another relay medal
Australia’s Shayna Jack was hotly favoured for a medal in the women’s 50m freestyle. Her teammate Meg Harris had other ideas.
Australia clinch silver and bronze in the women’s high jump
Nicola Olyslagers matched her second-placed finish from the Tokyo Games, while teammate Eleanor Patterson shared the bronze medal.
‘The greatest success of my career’: Djokovic completes golden slam, eyes LA Games
The 37-year-old climbed his last mountain, winding back the clock to overcome Spanish whiz-kid Carlos Alcaraz.
Olympics hub
Your home of Olympics news & results
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Sydney
Exclusive
Courts
The banned greyhound trainer, loan sharks and the missing Porsche
A man trying to stave off an eighth attempt to bankrupt him has power of attorney over a wealthy property developer, a fact that shocked the ageing man’s family.
Exclusive
Crime
Police wanted 16 people for crimes on Sydney transport. They’ve charged 227
Among them was a pair whose alleged attack on a schoolgirl left her with a torn earlobe and a man who allegedly punched the driver of a moving bus in the face.
Exclusive
Education
Hundreds of jobs under threat at TAFE amid sector overhaul
The government is revamping the tertiary education provider after an independent review found the organisation’s impact was declining.
The two ways NSW Labor is acting to clean up scandal-plagued state CFMEU
The Minns government has taken stronger steps against the state branch of the troubled union.
‘The cracks are starting to show’: Meet the young guns taking on Clover Moore
Labor and the Liberals have both put up 30-somethings for Sydney lord mayor, focusing on housing, vibrancy and bin collections.
NRL 2024
Updated
They haven’t played finals since 2016. Are the Bulldogs about to end that run?
Stephen Crichton proved the difference in his side’s win over Canberra at Belmore, as the Dogs took another step towards a first finals appearance in eight years.
Updated
Cleary late show saves Panthers; Knights’ season on the brink
The game’s best player came up with the decisive play for a third straight week after returning from injury as Newcastle’s faint finals hopes were left on life support.
Politics
Food inflation plummets, bringing cost-of-living relief and a challenge for the RBA
Inflation for some grocery staples climbed above 20 per cent in 2022. But prices are now slowing or even falling, in a positive sign for the Reserve Bank.
Business
Updated
World markets
ASX plunges in worst day since 2020 as US recession fears rattle investors
Investors wiped more than $80 billion off the ASX 200 on Monday, as fears of a recession in the US spooked investors.
World
‘Far-right thuggery’: British rioters set fire to a hotel housing asylum seekers
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has vowed to do what it takes to “bring these thugs to justice” after another day of far-right violence in the UK.
Opinion
I was among political staffers sexually abused. We’ve won change, but our work isn’t done
Chelsey Potter
Liberal Party member, women's advocate
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Property
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Title Deeds
Rich property flipper buys $28m Bellevue Hill house to knock it down
Paula Liveris, whose husband is Olympics boss Andrew Liveris, leads a string of brave flippers including artists, architects and a soft-drinks entrepreneur.
Sydney strata manager appeals 10-year ban for accessing funds without approval
One of Sydney’s highest profile strata managers is accused of failing to act with honesty, fairness and professionalism.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Five dietitian-approved supermarket swaps that will save you money (and still taste good)
Struggling with the cost of nutritious ingredients such as extra virgin olive oil and heart-healthy fish right now?
Opinion
Baby Boomers
Good things come in coloured envelopes, but only Boomers know that
Jo Stubbings
Writer and reviewer
Culture
Sarah Ferguson on her worst interview: ‘He was just rude, not interested’
The five-time Walkley Award-winning journalist and host of 7.30 also reveals who’s at the top of her interview wish list.
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Sport
History lesson: How Bulldogs’ return to Belmore sparked fresh optimism
Canterbury’s win over Canberra at their spiritual home on Sunday provided not just another two competition points, but also a vital, twice-yearly communion with their community.
The Paris suburb that helped raise ‘The Extraterrestrial’
He was here, then there and now he is everywhere. But before the world knew about Victor Wembanyama, Le Chesnay was helping the gentle giant find his feet.
Nathan Cleary rapt with Blaize Talagi signing; Storm close in on new Paps deal
He says he’s cherishing every moment of Jarome Luai’s last weeks as Penrith, but the NRL’s best player can’t help but feel excited about his club’s new signing.
Video analysis
Paris 2024
Noah Lyles had a 100m problem. In four perfect steps, he solved it
He was desperate to become the world’s fastest man. But Noah Lyles, the suddenly famous Netflix star, had a problem – he wasn’t quick.
‘Just getting started’: US reign again but Dolphins leave Paris with silver linings
The rivalry will continue in the four years to LA 2028, but head coach Rohan Taylor has one eye on the rest of the world after 13 countries won at least one gold.
‘The greatest success of my career’: Djokovic completes golden slam, eyes LA Games
The 37-year-old climbed his last mountain, winding back the clock to overcome Spanish whiz-kid Carlos Alcaraz.
Webster in Paris
Paris 2024
Australia’s swim team is not the best in the world. Who cares?
In the end, the much-hyped battle between Australia and Team USA was a fizzer.
Have Your Say
Putting Super Rugby Pacific to the South Africa Test
Two Tests against the Springboks, with players who compete against European competition, will gauge the quality of trans-Tasman rugby.
Paul Cully
Rugby columnist
