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Private schools face new rules on $1.6 billion in taxpayer funds
The changes come after four Sydney schools were told to repay almost $47 million in government funding after being declared for profit or non-compliant in the past decade.
The path to parliament runs through councils. Here’s why the Liberal blunder matters
The nomination debacle may have derailed what could have been the next generation of parliamentarians for at least four years.
Opinion
Public transport
As Sydney’s ‘Metro man’, I’ve led a boring life with a gold-digger called Elizabeth
Sydney will soon see the benefit of this transport project. I’m urging government to not squander a once-in-a-century opportunity to go further.
Rodd Staples
Architect
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California bushfires
Life on the front line with Australian fire crews battling US mega-blazes
Sydney Morning Herald chief photographer Nick Moir joined NSW RFS members and thousands of firefighters from across the US attempting to slow the destructive progress of California Fire Park fires.
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Climate policy
How an oil state ended up hosting the world’s most important climate talks
This year it is the tiny petrostate of Azerbaijan, next year giant Brazil, and if the Albanese government gets its way, Australia will be next in line to host the climate Olympics.
The stage is set for Kamala Harris’ party. Not everyone will be giving her a warm welcome
She has momentum heading into next week’s Democratic National Convention, but it won’t all be easy for the vice president as she makes her push for the White House.
Bidenomics 2.0: Harris makes economic pitch to middle-class
Kamala Harris has outlined a so-called ‘opportunity economy’ in which the government pledges to go after price gouging, boost affordable housing, and cut taxes for workers.
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Can Kamala slay the vampire? I asked Obama’s vote-whisperer
Harris may have had “the best month in modern American political history”, but Jim Messina thinks she is still a long way from winning.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
The most popular inner Sydney suburbs for home buyers on a budget
Property values are rising fastest for homes that may still be within reach for savvy buyers who don’t want to sacrifice lifestyle.
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Title Deeds
Insta-glam: Millennial rag trader buys $22.7m Bellevue Hill home
Shadi Kord and her university mate Natalie Khoei both chipped in $200 each to create their own online fashion brand. It now has an annual turnover of $69 million.
‘Never-ending’ happy hour, $1 oysters and BYO wine the order of the day at this rejigged Redfern pub
Bat and Ball has reopened as budget-friendly homage to the traditional Sydney pub. There’s more to come.
‘Getting sick made me drop that ego’: The incredible reinvention of Michael Klim
When the former Olympian was diagnosed with a debilitating disease, it rocked him to his core.
Analysis
Wallabies
Is it time for the Wallabies to call the international brigade?
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt favours a domestic-based squad after considerable success with the All Blacks and Ireland, but does it still work for the Wallabies?
I was caught out by Qantas-Emirates codeshare
“I recently flew Emirates business class to Europe for $10,000-plus, but opted to put the points on my Qantas Frequent Flyer.”
Opinion
Retirement living
Nervous about retiring? You might actually be better off than you think
There is a legion of pre-retirees and midlifers in Australia who are above average in the wealth stakes, yet still don’t feel as secure as they should.
Bec Wilson
Money contributor
Recipe collection
Pasta dish
Pappardelle don’t preach: Five hearty but silky pastas to make this weekend
Featuring Danielle Alvarez’s new pappardelle with white pork ragu, sage and lemon – perfect for low-key meals with mates.
Opinion
Kids & money
My top tip to teach kids about money: make it hurt
It may sound harsh, but it’s all a tremendous exercise in assiduous money allocation – and a little pain for a lot of pay-off.
Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Money contributor
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Their partners died young. She had two little girls, he had two little boys.
Dicey Topics
‘Wow … It touched her’: Vincent Namatjira on that Gina Rinehart portrait
The Archibald Prize-winning painter on Australia’s richest person, his idols and his most valued possession.
Sydney
Sydney school teacher charged over alleged sex with second student
Tayla Brailey has been charged over the alleged sexual abuse of a second student, including in a classroom.
Investigation
Health
Tracking staff, family deals: Health council in ‘chaos’ amid claims of service failures
A taxpayer-funded medical council faces allegations of tracking its staff, nepotism and reneging on sponsorship commitments.
Thirsty data centres threaten to delay thousands of new homes
A lack of water supply threatens to delay the construction of thousands of new homes in Macquarie Park.
Developer jailed over arson of $24m Sydney mansion
As he sentenced 70-year-old Steve Nassif on Friday, the judge said there was little doubt those neighbouring the burning property “would have been terrified”.
Updated
NSW councils
Class action on cards after NSW Liberal Party council poll catastrophe
The NSW Liberals sacked state director Richard Shields after a blunder left the party without 140 candidates for next month’s local government elections.
NRL 2024
Manly 24 Warriors 10
Sea Eagles ‘win ugly’ against Warriors to close in on finals berth
Manly beat the Warriors at 4 Pines Park on Friday night, despite coming up against a powerful Warriors outfit.
Roosters 38 Eels 14
Roosters march towards top-four finish with big win in wet over Parramatta
A bit like the biblical rain, thunder and lightning that thrashed Allianz Stadium on Friday night, the Roosters needed all of 10 minutes to bury the Eels.
Politics
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Defamation
Secret medical reports fuel doubt over key witness in Higgins row
There are fresh doubts over whether the then-chief of staff of the office that was the scene of the alleged rape will be fit to take the stand in Linda Reynolds’ defamation row.
Business
‘Don’t go in blindly’: the risks behind one of TikTok’s most popular hashtags
In the past three years, the #CareerAdvice hashtag has accumulated 167 million views, with younger workers flocking to the platform for tips.
Opinion
Earnings season
Telstra chief made a ‘crazy brave’ decision. It’s paying off
Elizabeth Knight
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World
‘Anti-Muslim’: Outrage over temple float for India Day parade
Several groups say the float, which depicts the temple built for the Hindu god Lord Ram, is anti-Muslim and should be removed from the New York event.
Opinion
The real urban dictionary: how fluent are you in street talk actually?
David Astle
Crossword compiler and ABC Radio Melbourne presenter
Despite the FM PM every AM, it’s Dutton who is getting the listeners
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
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Property
It’s the only place Rod could afford to live in Sydney. He may have to leave
The Paddington boarding house resident couldn’t imagine living anywhere else – until his home fell under the threat of redevelopment.
Our favourite 14 homes for sale in NSW right now
Looking for your next home? From a luxury country house to a captivating waterfront retreat, we’ve got you covered.
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Lifestyle
Downtime is a basic human need. Here’s how to let your brain rest
Resting is different from feeling bored, and it’s essential for brain health.
Opinion
Body image
How to overcome the distaste we have for our middle-aged bodies
Sarah Berry
Lifestyle Health Editor
Culture
All that glisters: What Gold Logie history reveals about Australian TV
For over 60 years, it has recognised our best and brightest TV talent, but the prestigious award has had its share of bumps.
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The trouble with Trell: Will Bennett and the Bunnies save Mitchell?
South Sydney’s high-powered board is increasingly fed up with the headlines generated by their highest paid and most influential player. This time, their response will be fascinating.
Roosters 38 Eels 14
NRL 2024
As it happened: Roosters march towards top-four finish with big win in wet
A bit like the biblical rain, thunder and lightning that thrashed Allianz Stadium on Friday night, the Roosters needed all of 10 minutes to bury Parramatta.
Manly 24 Warriors 10
NRL 2024
Sea Eagles ‘win ugly’ against Warriors to close in on finals berth
Manly beat the Warriors at 4 Pines Park on Friday night, despite coming up against a powerful Warriors outfit.
‘It’s not life and death, we move on’: The second act of Lee Hagipantelis
Lee Hagipantelis’ time at the Wests Tigers abruptly ended. He has returned in a different code, with different motivations.
Essendon missing ‘a bit of polish, bit of system’, says Scott, as Swans put the boot in
Sydney slammed home six goals to one in the third quarter to all but clinch the minor premiership, humbling Essendon by 39 points at Marvel Stadium to leave the Bombers languishing.
Boxing has given itself an uppercut that could knock it out of the Olympics
The newly formed World Boxing must develop fit-for-purpose rules regarding DSD athletes by 2025, or the sweet science will be struck off the Olympic roster.
Brazilian star was valued at $17 million on the transfer market. Then he got COVID
Leo Sena was on the brink of a move to one of Italy’s biggest clubs, until he got COVID and his contract was annulled. Three years later, he could prove an absolute steal for Sydney FC in the A-League.
Have Your Say
Great or grub? Should Les Boyd be in the Hall of Fame?
He was one of the most dominant players of his era and played 17 Tests for Australia. But he was also given the equal longest suspension of 15 months for foul play.
