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Degrees that lead graduates to the biggest pay packets revealed
Students have been urged to consider potential earnings compared to the cost of their degree and long-term HECS debt.
Man allegedly ‘wielded knife at customers, attacked police’ in Sydney Westfield
A man has been charged after allegedly brandishing a knife in a shopping centre.
Thirsty data centres threaten to delay thousands of new homes
A lack of water supply threatens to delay the construction of thousands of new Sydney homes.
How the metro has transformed people’s commutes
It’s been quite the journey to get to Monday’s opening of the second section of the M1 Metro. Here’s what commuters who use the north-western section of the line want you to know.
Exclusive
Title Deeds
Property magnate pays $35m cash for Double Bay house to knock it down
As the mystery buyer of Double Bay’s pink house is revealed, in the Southern Highlands a high-profile buyer has bought at a steep discount.
The regulatory void that has left a 71-year-old homeless
There’s limited recourse for residents of properties managed under company titles, instead of strata schemes, to have work orders issued or seek compensation.
Heat records are toppling in the northern hemisphere. What does it mean for Australia’s summer?
The temperature has topped 50 degrees in 10 countries around the world in the past year, but Australia could experience a cooler, wetter summer.
Opinion
Olympics
In a post-truth world, can we at least be honest about Raygun?
A frightening number of people will still insist that Rachael Gunn’s breakdancing performance was really actually totally good. If we fall for that, we’ll fall for anything.
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
As music festivals dry up, the government is throwing a party
A free festival at White Bay Power Station will be headlined by local Josh Pyke, who warned against assuming the government was “taking care of these things now”.
Explainer
Middle East tensions
Houthis, Hamas and Hezbollah. Who they are and what they want
As old enmities simmer and alliances shift, tensions are ratcheting up in the region. Who’s who – and what’s next?
Israeli airstrike kills at least 18 people from one family in Gaza
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza and Lebanon killed at least 28 people, just hours after mediators expressed optimism for an imminent ceasefire.
Older adults don’t benefit from moderate drinking, according to study
While many of us assume an occasional glass of red wine is good for us, new research suggests we need to rethink what we know about alcohol.
Exclusive
Renewables
‘It’s beneficial for the sheep’: The surprising ‘win-win’ for solar panels on farms
Farmers are increasingly finding that hosting renewable projects not only provides guaranteed income, but can also offer agricultural benefits.
Leigh Sales on the show that puts 15 autistic students in charge
No topic was off limits when celebrities such as Sam Neill, Amanda Kellar and the Prime Minister agreed to take part in The Assembly.
Opinion
Ask an expert
I have $1.1 million in assets. Would a self-managed super fund suit me?
Super funds are very well run, well regulated and great value for money. Stepping away from these solutions would require very compelling benefits.
Paul Benson
Money contributor
‘I go through a can of hairspray a week’: The humid reality of expat life in Asia
Whether you make the move for love, work or adventure, creating a new life in another country is equal parts exhilarating and challenging.
Marc Fennell ‘counts his blessings’ when it comes to his mother-in-law
The presenter and journalist discusses the important women in his life including his ‘brilliant’ mother-in-law.
Opinion
Wallabies
Give the punters something, Joe: Wallabies fans need to see a cutting edge
It was always going to be hard to gauge the Wallabies in two Tests against the Springboks. But “work in progress” signs can’t stay up forever.
Paul Cully
Rugby columnist
WEEKEND READS
Chef Vincent Lim’s must-try Hong Kong restaurants
Vincent Lim loves the cuisine of Hong Kong more than any other. In a place boasting 79 Michelin-starred restaurants, Lim reveals his must-eat destinations.
Is a 10-step Korean skincare routine really worth it?
Wanting to dip your toe into the world of Korean beauty? Go hard with a 10-step routine or take the “skincare diet”.
Sydney
Exclusive
Property development
Government faces anger over affordable housing target shortfalls
The amount of affordable housing planned in residential developments around train stations could fall far short of the Minns government’s 15 per cent target.
Builders work around clock on metro completion
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.
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 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.
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.
NRL 2024
‘I hope I can save a life, or inspire just one person to keep fighting’: Inside league’s greatest comeback
Kieran Foran had hit rock bottom in 2016 as injuries and personal issues took their toll. Today, he plays game 300.
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.
Politics
Exclusive
Manufacturing
Super funds keen to invest in Australian-made scheme as gas fight flares
Big investors with deep pockets have backed the government’s $22.7 billion Future Made in Australia scheme, but a political brawl could stall its development.
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
Firefighters battle blaze at London’s historic Somerset House
The large Renaissance building on the Thames is home to 100 art, business and social enterprises.
Opinion
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Property
‘Fell in love with the area’: Over-the-moon buyers pay $2.33m for fixer-upper
A young couple, who had considered the Northern Beaches for the first time, outbid five other registered buyers on the home, a stone’s throw away from the beach.
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.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Why this philosopher wants to stop you having babies
No one knows what David Benatar looks like, but his anti-natalist philosophy prompts strong reactions as does his argument that boys and men also are victims of sexism.
Culture
Is one of cinema’s most terrifying creatures just misunderstood?
Director Fede Alvarez had to look to the past when designing Alien: Romulus, which sits between the original Alien and its sequel, Aliens.
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Opinion
Wallabies
Give the punters something, Joe: Wallabies fans need to see a cutting edge
It was always going to be hard to gauge the Wallabies in two Tests against the Springboks. But “work in progress” signs can’t stay up forever.
Paul Cully
Rugby columnist
Double bounce or not? The tennis controversy sparking worldwide debate
Novak Djokovic is the latest, and most significant, player to chime in on the chaotic and controversial finish to a match in Cincinnati that has gripped the tennis world.
Salah strike helps Liverpool start Slot era with win, Arsenal beat Wolves
Mohamed Salah scored a record ninth goal on an EPL opening weekend as Liverpool prevailed in their first competitive match without Juergen Klopp at the helm in nine years.
‘I hope I can save a life, or inspire just one person to keep fighting’: Inside league’s greatest comeback
Kieran Foran had hit rock bottom in 2016 as injuries and personal issues took their toll. Today, he plays game 300.
Analysis
NRL 2024
Stephen Crichton wanted to testify at the judiciary. This is why he didn’t
The Bulldogs captain was prepared to give evidence via video in the biting case against Kyle Flanagan before Phil Gould intervened.
Why Latrell Mitchell’s Dubbo incident will haunt Souths into 2025
The Dubbo drama involving the Souths star could hang over the club for the entire off season.
Updated
NRL 2024
Teen sensation lifts Tigers’ hopes of avoiding spoon; Bulldogs stay in final-four hunt
Wests Tigers held on to score a nervy win against South Sydney, while Canterbury cruised to a big victory against the Dolphins.
Have Your Say
‘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.
