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Immigration
Dutton says he apologised for Lebanese Muslim remarks. Community leaders never heard it
Five leaders of Australia’s Lebanese Muslim community say they have no recollection of Dutton ever saying sorry for his remarks about immigration mistakes.
Builders work around clock on metro’s final touches
NSW Transport Minister Jo Haylen said it had been “all hands on deck” but construction would still be likely at some stations on Monday’s delayed opening date.
Liberals to challenge missed deadline
The party is preparing to take court action if the commissioner does not grant a seven-day extension for the Liberals to nominate council election candidates by 4pm today.
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Horse racing
‘Simply the best’: Champion mare Black Caviar, who captivated the nation, dies
Champion racehorse Black Caviar, who captivated Australia with 25 wins from her 25 starts, has died a day before her 18th birthday.
‘Are we playing God?’ Researchers fast-track evolution in fight to save the reef
Scientists are preparing to release millions of baby corals onto the Great Barrier Reef. Will this be enough to save it?
‘Hidden factories’ and missing millions: Unravelling Milklab’s $590m corporate cover-up
Four years on, a Federal Court judgment and court documents lay bare fresh details of the cover-up that brought the maker of Milklab to its knees.
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Sydney councils
‘Inappropriate commercial interests’: Deputy mayor to leave Liberals over development concerns
After a nightmare week when the party failed to nominate 132 candidates, Hornsby’s deputy mayor has quit to run as an independent.
A school banned black to try and improve mental health. But do uniform policies do any good?
Are school uniforms really the great equaliser many people assume them to be?
Australia’s oldest pub brewery sold for $20m
The iconic Lord Nelson in Sydney’s Rocks district has changed hands as the pub market stays frothy, with sales across the country close to $1 billion in 2024.
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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.
Opinion
Cars
I bought the unsexiest car in Australia, and I love it
My family was appalled when this dumpy little darling, with all the charm of an upturned bathtub, pulled into our driveway.
Marish Mackowiak
Contributor
‘You go into a slump’: Some Olympic heroes return to face fight of their lives
Our athletes’ euphoria at their success in Paris will linger. Beyond that, there is a tough time ahead.
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AFL 2024
Giants in control against Dockers
Follow along for all the action from the Saturday games of the penultimate round of the AFL season.
Venues NSW vows to find root of farcical Allianz Stadium scenes
It’s an $828 million venue built just two years ago, but Allianz Stadium is now under scrutiny after the venue was unable to cope with the weather on Friday.
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
Floating hotels: Luxury travel brands are now launching their own ships
Cruise lines beware: a string of ultra-luxury ships will soon be setting sail with a major difference. They’re being floated out by tour and hotel companies.
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Opinion
US Votes 2024
Can Kamala slay the vampire? I asked Obama’s vote-whisperer
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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WEEKEND READS
‘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.
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
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.
Is a husband a ‘close associate’? Council hopeful caught out on property developer declaration
A candidate for Ku-ring-gai Council declared herself not a property developer, nor a close associate of one. But on Facebook, her husband said otherwise.
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.
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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Sports betting
Growing number of Labor MPs jockey for Murphy’s law ad ban
TV and gambling execs spent the week trying to water down a proposed two-per-hour limit on TV ads and a digital blackout.
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.
World
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
The real urban dictionary: how fluent are you in street talk actually?
David Astle
Crossword compiler and ABC Radio Melbourne presenter
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Property
The most popular inner Sydney suburbs for 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.
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.
Good Food
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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Sport
‘It shouldn’t have happened’: Venues NSW vows to find problem after farcical Allianz Stadium scenes
It’s an $828 million venue built just two years ago, but Allianz Stadium is now under scrutiny after the venue was unable to cope with the weather on Friday.
Updated
Horse racing
‘Simply the best’: Champion mare Black Caviar, who captivated the nation, dies
Champion racehorse Black Caviar, who captivated Australia with 25 wins from her 25 starts, has died a day before her 18th birthday.
Baker left A-League to kick more goals and make more dough
He’s arguably the most prolific striker in Australia - but the numbers don’t add up for him to go professional. Alec Urosevski is a case study into the peculiarities of domestic soccer and its unique economy.
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Around the clubs
Stade de France to Wentworth Park: Roosters’ signing’s low-key debut
When Mark Nawaqanitawase runs onto Wentworth Park on Sunday, there will be about 75,000 fewer fans to greet him than in his last game of football.
Opinion
Wallabies
The Smallabies: How Australia lost size – and can get some back
Size matters in Test rugby. The Wallabies don’t have much of it in the back line, but they need to find some if they are to match it with the game’s best.
Paul Cully
Rugby columnist
Noah’s spark: How do the Wallabies get the best of an enigmatic playmaker?
Stephen Larkham knows a bit about how to be a successful Wallabies No.10. And he also knows how to get the best out of the heavily scrutinised five-eighth Noah Lolesio.
Opinion
The Fitz Files
45,000 signed an anti-Raygun petition!? What a bunch of miserable haters you are
Haters gonna hate, but the vitriol launched against Rachael Gunn and an abhorrent petition demanding an inquiry is next level.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Have Your Say
Is it time for the Wallabies to call on 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?
