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Analysis
Workplace safety
Behind the ‘Fight Club’ clause: The litigation Rebel Sport’s bosses don’t want to talk about
Super Retail, the $4 billion retailer behind the brands Rebel Sport, Supercheap Auto, Macpac and BCF is embroiled in a legal brawl that threatens to rupture the group’s leadership.
Stokes backs deputy mayor to replace Rory Amon
Senior Liberal Rob Stokes is throwing his support behind Georgia Ryburn to nominate for the seat of Pittwater, vowing he would “back her every step of the way”.
Senior Jesuit at prestigious Sydney school jailed for historical child sex abuse
Laurence Leonard was guilty of “an extremely serious breach of trust” against a 12-year-old student, a judge found.
Exclusive
Education
Nearly half of all high school students feel they don’t belong. Here’s why
Surveys of hundreds of thousands of NSW public school students reveal a declining sense of belonging since 2016.
Money, status or fame? 15-year-olds’ dream jobs ranked
More than 10,000 Australian teens were asked for the first time since the pandemic what they wanted to be. The answers have changed a bit.
Julia Gillard finally sees her own play on closing night
While pollies and political junkies went crazy for the play about our first female prime minister, Gillard herself had yet to attend. Until Saturday.
Vance’s popularity plummets, but Trump couldn’t be happier
Polls show Republican vice presidential candidate J.D. Vance effectively amplifies Trump’s political strengths but that he also magnifies his weaknesses.
Opinion
Opinion
Hillary Clinton couldn’t shatter the glass ceiling, but here’s why Kamala Harris just might
Is America ready for a Madam President? Is Kamala Harris better placed than Hillary Clinton to get there? The answer to both – with caveats – is yes.
Nick Bryant
Journalist and author
Editorial
China relations
China bullies Pacific Forum into seeing its world view
The leaders bowed to Chinese pressure to remove Taiwan from its diplomatic communiqué but it has rejected a bid to cut Taiwan from bloc meetings
The Herald's View
Editorial
Opinion
Sunday Life
‘Cup of tea?’ The 4am offer that meant so much as a new mum
On this Father’s Day, Jamila Rizvi raises a cuppa to her devoted dad.
Jamila Rizvi
Columnist
Prince William is a ‘dad’ but Harry is a ‘daddy’. How can you tell?
Prince William is made of dad material, but Prince Harry is firmly in the daddy category.
Opinion
Census
I’m a census fan but, as a queer parent, my family still doesn’t count
If these questions are not added, I will miss the chance to complete a census that truly depicts our family while they still live with me.
Christy Newman
UNSW academic
Roosters suffer massive blow after Walker sustains possible ACL injury
Coach Trent Robinson confronted the Canberra skipper after a fiery encounter left two key Roosters stars with potentially season-ending injuries.
The Godfather IV: Why Wayne’s channelling Michael Corleone in finals shootout
The top eight won’t be decided until the last siren of the NRL season. And Wayne Bennett is settling family business along the way.
Relay disqualification costs women silver
Australia’s 4x100m women’s relay team were sensationally disqualified minutes after crossing the line.
A Spain train odyssey that is ruled by two ‘F’ words
A trip through Andalusia covers a maze of intertwined staircases and cobbled streets, tiny restaurants with amazing bites, and all the passion of flamenco.
Can this repairable smartphone deliver a perfect social media detox?
The HMD Skyline has a killer pair of special features, which may or may not be as good as they sound.
‘Tiring as hell, but great fun’: 94-year-old finally has the role of a lifetime
She started as a 19-year-old tap dancer, was nominated for an Oscar when she was 84 and now has her first lead role, but she wouldn’t have it any other way.
PARIS PARALYMPICS 2024
Move over, China. Australia is home to the newest table tennis gold medallists
Lina Lei and Qian Yang are superstars of their sport, with 17 Paralympic table tennis medals between them. Once again, they were too good in Paris.
Visually impaired Aussie runner ‘shattered’ after Paralympic disqualification
Jaryd Clifford crossed the line in third place and thought he’d done enough for a medal. Then came the bad news.
Sydney
Exclusive
Crime
Former prison officer’s DNA allegedly found on child’s underwear
Gary Waddell, who was a member of the NSW Corrective Services Honour Guard, is accused of sexually touching a child and possessing child abuse material.
Labor divided over plans for higher density at metro stops
One of the most senior Labor figures in western Sydney has intervened against the state government’s plan for higher density.
Liberals ‘stunned’ by Amon child sex allegations despite swirling rumours
Rory Amon quit state parliament hours after being charged with five counts of having sexual intercourse with a child between the ages of 10 and 14.
Exclusive
Arts
With spare materials from his Sydney exhibit, this global artist-superstar made a whole new work
“I can’t think of a single example where an artist has come and created a work from scratch,” Art Gallery of NSW curator Melanie Eastburn said.
Exclusive
State Parliament
NSW government to ban dealings with dodgy contractors
Businesses who engage in serious misconduct or abuse of trust could soon be barred from being awarded state government contracts.
WEEKEND READS
Beneath the living area of this Byron Bay house is an all-black concrete pool
The dramatic exterior of a house in the hinterland’s conceals a warm sanctuary inside.
Opinion
‘Cup of tea?’: The 4am offer that meant so much as a new mum
On this Father’s Day, Jamila Rizvi raises a cuppa to her devoted dad.
Jamila Rizvi
Columnist
Politics
Exclusive
Aged care
‘A knife fight for staff’: Nurse shortage threatens aged care fix
There could be a shortage of 13,000 nurses in the aged care sector by 2030. The national nursing federation says the industry has to do more to attract and retain nurses.
Business
The ‘NASA command controller’ and the $50 million of lost crypto
Ash Balanian’s investors were told he was a NASA scientist, had a degree from Harvard and their investments would be safe. The Federal Court has since heard that it’s likely that none of those things are true.
World
Princess marries American self-styled shaman in union that divides Norway
The couple - who both claim to have mystic powers and believe they met in Ancient Egypt in a past life - have divided Norway and Verrett will not now become a prince.
Opinion
Crude cap on students is a rotten immigration policy
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
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Property
Exclusive
Title Deeds
Todd McKenney farewells Sydney, set to sell $5m suburban idyll
Todd McKenney is set to swap Sydney for Melbourne, selling the home where he held his intimate high-tea soirees.
Local family pays $20m for Darling Point house with wine room and lift
Two local families competed for the keys for the designer residence that boasts a pool, butler’s pantry and top-floor master suite.
Good Food
Lifestyle
‘He just wanted to fart into our car’: How my dad has continued to surprise me
“Having a male role model like that formed so much of the man I am.”
Culture
Sarah Brightman plays a great Sarah Brightman but that’s not enough
Brightman doesn’t sizzle so much as sweetly simper. There’s little difference in her acting when Norma is happy, suicidal, sane, mad, loving or murderous.
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Sport
‘You’ve done it too many times’: Robinson, Whitehead clash after injuries rock Roosters
Coach Trent Robinson confronted the Canberra skipper after a fiery encounter left two key Roosters stars with potentially season-ending injuries.
The Godfather IV: Why Wayne’s channelling Michael Corleone in finals shootout
The top eight won’t be decided until the last siren of the NRL season. And Wayne Bennett is settling family business along the way.
An Aussie great coached Alexei Popyrin at age five. He wasn’t shocked to see him beat Novak
The Australian’s giant-killing run continued when he upset Novak Djokovic at the third round of the US Open on Saturday.
Inside the fitting final play of Shaun Johnson’s glittering NRL career
Warriors halfback brought the curtain down on his 13-year NRL career with a “touch footy highlight” from his teenage days. For his next trick, he wants to start up a playmaking academy and teach young halves to do the same.
Analysis
Rugby Championship
The X-factor Wallaby who offers Schmidt genuine hope for future
Coaches love to talk about attacking structure, but there is no substitute for a player who can make things happen out of nothing. Against Argentina, the Wallabies had just one of those.
Updated
US Open
Sydney slam: Australia’s US Open last-16 trio fly the flag for Harbour City
Australian trio Alex de Minaur, Jordan Thompson and Alexei Popyrin are all into the last 16 at this year’s US Open – and they all have one thing in common.
Head and shoulders above his opponents ... but there’s no bed in Paris for volleyball star
He is dubbed the “Fatal Weapon” by Iranian media. But Morteza Mehrzadselakjani, the world’s second-tallest man, has had to sleep on the floor at the Paralympics.
Have Your Say
Wallabies player ratings: How the men in gold fared against Argentina
The Wallabies secured a vital win in Argentina by one point, winning 20-19 in La Plata.
