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‘Something else on’: One face missing as ex-premiers gather
Just five days after its historic opening, the Sydney metro has hit 1 million rides, but one invitee couldn’t attend the party.
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Darwin
Labor belted in NT poll, Country Liberals sweep to power
The Country Liberal Party will form government in the Northern Territory, with a massive swing against the incumbent Labor party.
NSW towns shaken after second quake in 24 hours
An earthquake in the Upper Hunter region left thousands of homes without power and water.
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Crime
Woman charged with murder after man’s body found in surfboard bag
The 35-year-old woman has been charged over the alleged murder of a 62-year-old man who was known to her.
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Crime
Islamic State claims responsibility for mass attack at German festival
Police say three people were killed and four were seriously injured at a festival in the western Germany city of Solingen.
‘Deeply concerned’: NSW government weighs in on Swillhouse allegations
Night-Time Economy Minister John Graham stopped short of backing a federal Labor MP’s boycott of the Sydney restaurant group’s venues.
First home buyers snap up $1.685 million waterfront unit in Double Bay
The tightly-held two-bedder complete with access to a private lawn and private access to a beach was on the market for the first time in 42 years.
‘His anger and words speak volumes’: Trump struggling in battle with Harris
Trump’s personal attacks on his rival underscored his frustration with having to face a biracial woman, a task complicated by his history of making racist remarks.
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Home Affairs rejects three-quarters of Palestinian visa applications amid furore
Children make up 30 per cent of the 2935 visas issued to people with Palestinian documents since the Israel-Hamas war began in October.
Swans beat Crows to seal AFL minor premiership
The Swans have secured their first AFL minor premiership since 2016 with a 31-point thumping of Adelaide.
Raiders 22 Panthers 18
NRL 2024
Penrith’s shock loss tips title race on its head as Storm clinch minor premiership
The premiers will drop to fourth on the ladder if the Roosters and Cronulla win their matches on Sunday, while the Giltinan Shield is headed back to Melbourne.
Flanagan hated the Dragons. Now he’s on the other side of a fierce NRL derby
Shane Flanagan lives and breathes the Cronulla-St George Illawarra derby like few others. Here are four memorable moments from his time on both sides of the contest.
Why Adam Hills turned down an invite to King Charles’ birthday party
The comedian told his manager to keep his Tuesdays free - so he declined this invitation.
Italian prosecutors open manslaughter investigation into superyacht sinking
The main question investigators are focusing on is how a sailing vessel deemed “unsinkable” by its manufacturer, Italian shipyard Perini Navi, sank while a nearby sailboat remained largely unscathed.
Opinion
Comedy
Are you sure there’s no such thing as a dumb question?
The world is full of questions that should never be asked.
Richard Glover
Broadcaster and columnist
Opinion
Pop culture
The six words guaranteed to offend almost anyone
Is there a more terrifying question than this? It depends on the answer.
Thomas Mitchell
Culture reporter
Australian wines are world-class. So why don’t they dominate our drinks lists?
Our wines win trophies all over the world, but many restaurant lists still draw heavily on imports.
Opinion
Jobs
Kamala’s secret sauce: Working in fast food sets you up for success
Even if we end up working in an entirely different industry, the skills learnt working in fast food stay with us for life.
Shona Hendley
Writer
SEX, SLEAZE AND HOSPITALITY
Inside the Herald’s investigation into sex and sleaze in hospitality industry
This is how the Herald uncovered allegations of sexual assaults and drug-taking at a top Sydney restaurant group.
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Sex, sleaze and Swillhouse: The sinister side of the glitzy hospitality scene
One of Sydney’s top bar and restaurant groups allegedly pushed female staff out of the company after reporting sexual assaults and encouraged staff to have sex with patrons and take drugs on duty.
Sydney
Putin critic Masha Gessen on why Australia must be alive to Kremlin influence
The Russian-born author and columnist also said Putin would not negotiate a peace with Ukraine unless defeated on the battlefield.
The Sydney school debunking myths and bucking NAPLAN trends
The release of the latest literacy and numeracy results comes amid a stand-off between the federal education minister and his state counterparts over funding.
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Sydney Metro
My night out with the transport minister: 12km, three bars, and a metro line
Who said the metro was for only commuters? From North Sydney to the inner west, bar hopping just became easy.
North Shore Rapist re-enacted attack with escort, on $1300 pension, court told
Graham James Kay has also refused medication and remains a “high risk” of attacks – but wants his ankle monitor off early.
Whale leads rescuers on harbour chase, before tasting sweet freedom
The humpback moved erratically, lunging across Sydney Harbour’s coves and bays and then hugging the coastline. It was untangled from the fishing line with a few deft cuts.
WEEKEND READS
Before pianist Ryuichi Sakamoto died, his son filmed a spellbinding swansong
Plus: get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions.
Two of Us
For a long time, Alli didn’t ‘understand’ her mum. Now they run a bar together
At Catherine’s and Alli’s bar in Sydney’s inner west, family dynamics can be as challenging as new cocktail recipes.
Politics
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RBA
Chalmers’ Reserve Bank deal with Coalition triggers sweep of the board
A long-awaited overhaul of the Reserve Bank looks to be in sight, but new board members will be needed to run the nation’s most important economic institution.
Business
How a Robin Boyd house came to the rescue of a working couple
Ember House in suburban Melbourne has brought one couple’s competing dream to life.
World
Nepal asks China to wipe away airport loan it can’t afford to pay back
The new airport in Pokhara was meant to bring prosperity to Nepal. Instead, it has saddled it with debt.
Opinion
Is ‘rip him a new one!’ really necessary for robust democratic debate?
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
I jumped up and down when I heard Michelle Obama utter one amazing word
Julia Baird
Journalist, broadcaster, historian and author
Why Australian banks are better at stopping scammers than British banks
Anna Bligh
CEO, Australian Banking Association
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Property
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Title Deeds
Salim Mehajer’s Lidcombe home listed for mortgagee-in-possession sale
Salim Mehajer built what is arguably the most famous – and glamorous – house in Lidcombe, but it is the bank that’s selling it.
Our seven favourite homes for sale in NSW right now
Looking for your next home? From a former whaler’s cottage to an ‘iceberg house’ with Harbour Bridge views, we’ve got you covered.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Mornings without screens, coffee or exercise? I tried it and have thoughts
Is the “low-dopamine morning” as life-changing as it sounds? Experts weigh in on the trend.
Culture
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Review
Never trust a tycoon with a private island, even when they’re played by Channing Tatum
Zoe Kravitz’s Blink Twice is an energetic horror satire that uses Tatum’s looks and charm to make an unlikely villain.
Opinion
WordPlay
What this Pixar film gets so right about the human condition
David Astle
Crossword compiler and ABC Radio Melbourne presenter
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NRL 2024
V’landys defends two-hour lunch meeting to pick Immortal, Hall of Famers
Questions have been asked about the selection process for rugby league’s Immortals and Hall of Fame.
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NRL 2024
Penrith’s shock loss tips title race on its head as Storm clinch minor premiership
The premiers will drop to fourth on the ladder if the Roosters and Cronulla win their matches on Sunday, while the Giltinan Shield is headed back to Melbourne.
Shane Flanagan hated the Dragons. Now he’s on the other side of a fierce NRL derby
Shane Flanagan lives and breathes the Cronulla-St George Illawarra derby like few others. Here are four memorable moments from his time on both sides of the contest.
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Match report
Heeney, Papley and McInerney hope to be fit for finals after Swans win
The Swans set a new home and away season crowd record at the SCG as they easily accounted for the Adelaide Crows to further cement top spot.
Big in Japan: The Socceroo in the middle of world football’s ultimate underdog tale
It’s the J.League’s answer to Leicester City: a team of no-name battlers, managed by an ex-high school coach, which is on track to win the title in their first top-flight season.
‘It’s been a rollercoaster’: After 10 seasons, Tommy Turbo prepares for a hard-won milestone
He’s only played four finals in a decade-long career blighted by injury, but now Trbojevic has his sights on becoming a September regular.
Bunker official set to be stood down after Bulldogs skipper escapes sin bin for high tackle
The NRL is poised to take action after Stephen Crichton was allowed to remain on the field for an offence that players were sin binned for just 24 hours earlier.
Have Your Say
In the coffin of All Blacks rugby, the Bledisloe Cup is in play
The implosion of the once-invincible All Blacks has Wallabies fans passing the popcorn and dreaming of a Bledisloe upset.
Paul Cully
Rugby columnist
