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Blue Mountains dam shut after discovery of cancer-linked forever chemicals
Forever chemicals had been found at high levels in the dam which feeds into the drinking water supply to around 41,000 residents. Now authorities have stepped in.
Former Sydney swimming coach Dick Caine revealed as serial paedophile
Caine’s lawyers fought to keep his identity a secret after a judge found he committed 39 offences against girls as young as 10.
Closure of busy Sydney rail line might be worse than first thought
Commuters will get free trips on replacement buses during the line’s closure from September 30, in a bid to ease the disruption.
Exclusive
Selective schools
‘Your child cannot receive an offer’: Parents pay for selective school predictions
A major Sydney coaching college is instructing parents on which selective schools they should choose, which analysts warn is misleading and fuelling anxiety among students.
‘Insidious pollutant’: The microplastic hotspots in Sydney Harbour revealed
At one of the worst hotspots, every square metre of sand contains more than a thousand tiny particles of plastic.
‘We’ll reopen embassy’: Birmingham makes pledge on visit to Kyiv
Australia remains an international outlier as it refuses to reopen its embassy in Kyiv more than two-and-a-half years after Russian troops invaded.
Israel mounts major military operation in the West Bank
The assault, one of the largest seen in the West Bank for months, followed a series of smaller raids in the area over recent weeks.
Lawyers pore over diary entries and texts in Reynolds, Higgins row
From diary entries to text messages with senior political figures and journalists, lawyers for Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds and Brittany Higgins have pored over the final documents to become evidence in their defamation row.
‘I want this man caught’: Mother speaks out after baby burnt in random attack
The mother of a baby boy seriously burnt in a Brisbane park says she had only been there 10 minutes when a man poured hot coffee from a Thermos on her son.
Opinion
LGBTQ
As a gay man, I’m tired of Labor’s performative politics. I quit
Labor talks a big game on diversity and inclusion. But as a gay man, I’ve lost patience with the glacial pace of the party’s reform agenda.
Mark Baxter
Diversity advocate
Greens to target five key Labor seats as Bandt backs Max over CFMEU protest
Greens leader Adam Bandt wants to take five key seats from Labor at the federal election – and gaining the loyalty of the union movement is part of his plan.
Deputy PM says LGBT census questions were ditched to avoid division
Richard Marles says the government decided not to count LGBTQ Australians in the census because “we don’t want to open up a divisive debate in relation to this issue”.
Tszyu v Zerafa? This time it looks like it will actually happen
Nikita Tszyu and Michael Zerafa both earned very different victories on a wild night of boxing. Now they appear to be on a collision course.
How de Rozario plans to beat Paris cobblestones
Madison de Rozario has achieved all there is across her illustrious career but will face a unique challenge in the women’s marathon.
Exclusive
Cameron Smith
LIV Golf’s million-dollar paydays to the Murray River: Cameron Smith’s big call
Australia’s most recent major champion is used to playing in some of the world’s biggest cities. But he’ll trade that for an event on the NSW-Victoria border this year.
‘I might need to go to emergency’: Oasis superfans in race for tour tickets
Oasis fans are making plans to be there when Manchester’s famous Gallagher brothers are reunited on stage.
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Ship reviews
Think cruising is not for you? This ship will change your mind
Silversea’s newest ship has an innovative, asymmetric design that makes it feel more like a luxury resort.
Opinion
Death
I’m glad you’ve come to my funeral. I’ve got a few things to tell you
Thanks to a local entrepreneur, you can now do your own version of the Pauline Hanson video: “Fellow Australians, if you are seeing this now, I am dead.”
Doug Hendrie
Freelance writer
NRL 2024
Eels make decision on Gutherson’s future, Matterson to stay
Speculation had been rife that the Eels captain could be on the move at the end of the season. Jason Ryles has put that to bed.
‘No pressure’: Shock early return beckons for Haas
After a strong training session, Payne Haas could be in line for an early comeback. In his absence, another Bronco has attained career-best form.
Sydney
Architects ‘treated like plumbers’: Inside the revolt against the NSW building bill
New laws designed to protect homeowners and deal with the state’s housing crisis might have the reverse effect, architects warn.
‘Nonsense’ or ‘rigorous’: Premier and Plibersek in blow-up over $1b gold mine
Minns has doubled down on his criticism of federal Labor Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek, saying he believed the decision to knock back the proposal had been made in error.
Updated
Bushfires
Fire in Sydney’s south-west downgraded after emergency warning
Residents had been told to seek shelter as firefighters water bombed the out-of-control blaze near Liverpool.
‘Leader of the Pack’: Inmate allegedly led child sex abuse ring from jail
An inmate at a NSW jail allegedly directed a group of prisoners who called themselves “The Pack” to create and share child sexual abuse material.
Global manhunt over alleged Sydney murder plot
Rafat Alameddine and John Bayssari are wanted for allegedly conspiring to murder their gangland rival, Ibrahem Hamze, in a foiled North Sydney assassination attempt.
Paris Paralympics 2024
Everything you need to know about the 2024 Paralympics
The Paralympics begin on Thursday – 160 Australians will be taking part in the Games. Here are some you may not know about.
From a 2.46m tall volleyballer to a bear attack survivor: Ten must-watch Paralympic events
The Paris Paralympics will feature some of the best athletes in the world – here are some highlights to look forward to.
Politics
‘Godsend’: Australia wins support for policing pact to counter China
Anthony Albanese has locked in support for a far-ranging Pacific policing pact designed to counter China’s growing security presence in the region.
Business
Opinion
Earnings season
Gill McLachlan’s knockdown rebuild in the house of Tabcorp
Three weeks into the top job, the former AFL boss has decided not to renovate the betting company. Instead, he is reaching for the sledgehammer.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
Opinion
Money psychology
Be sensible, keep it simple: Lessons learned after 24 years in personal finance
John Collett
Personal finance editor
World
‘It will be painful’: In major speech, British PM paints gloomy picture
Keir Starmer tells Britons their country is in a societal and economic “black hole”, and warns of rising taxes and spending cuts.
Opinion
China’s new bubble has sent tremors through Beijing
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
What will happen to your mortgage if ‘tariff man’ Trump wins the White House
Matt Wade
Senior economics writer
Every PM faces one real test. This is Albo’s moment to be up there with Howard
Tim Costello
Senior fellow at the Centre for Public Christianity
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Property
‘Better off waiting’: When you should have bought a house
Many homes last changed hands when the market was at its hottest, but buyers who waited have been rewarded with more capital growth.
Where luxury home values are rising fastest, and where they’ve stalled
Luxury property prices are still holding up in Australia, despite a slowdown elsewhere in the world triggered by rising interest rates.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Brat mama: Naomi Osaka’s fashion ace was filled with hidden meanings
After a two-year break, the Japanese tennis champion is back to her playing best, and is the reigning queen of on-court style.
Culture
This provocative show splits the audience into first class and economy
Mish Grigor’s deconstruction of My Fair Lady examines the myth of Australia’s classless society.
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Sport
Tszyu v Zerafa? This time it looks like it will actually happen
Nikita Tszyu and Michael Zerafa both earned very different victories on a wild night of boxing. Now they appear to be on a collision course.
Exclusive
NRL 2024
Former NSW premier caught in crossfire of political turmoil at Wests Tigers
Barry O’Farrell is considering departing the club after he was told that he would have to reapply for his job as Tigers chairman.
Exclusive
Cameron Smith
From LIV Golf’s million-dollar paydays to the Murray River: Cameron Smith’s big call
Australia’s most recent major champion is used to playing in some of the world’s biggest cities. But he’ll trade that for an event on the NSW-Victoria border this year.
Real good, not Real Madrid: Easts coach fires back after points controversy
Ben Batger admits responsibility for the rules breach that saw Easts lose competition points. But he is not losing sleep ahead of the Shute Shield grand final.
Eels make decision on Gutherson’s future, Matterson to stay
Speculation had been rife that the Eels captain could be on the move at the end of the season. Jason Ryles has put that to bed.
Ticket tensions fan frustrations of Swans and GWS supporters for finals blockbuster
Giants and Swans fans faced familiar hurdles trying to purchase tickets for next Saturday’s clash at the SCG.
Murray eyes Prime Minister’s XIII reprieve as part of judiciary ban
The South Sydney skipper will ask for the annual Prime Minister’s XIII game to be included as part of his ban so he can play for Australia at the start of the Pacific Championships.
Have Your Say
Everything you need to know about the 2024 Paralympics
The Paralympics begin on Thursday – 160 Australians will be taking part in the Games. Here are some you may not know about.
