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Planning
‘Get with the program’: The issue holding back Sydney’s new homes
In the race to build 377,000 new homes in NSW over the next five years, Sydney Water is sometimes cast as the secret villain in the piece.
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Liberal Party
Former Liberal MP seeks to evade media at police station
Rory Amon quit parliament on Friday after being charged with child sex offences, which he denies.
House price growth slumps but Greens and Coalition want radical reform
Melbourne property values fell while Sydney’s rose less than inflation, according to fresh data.
‘It comes back nice and squeaky clean’: Sydney developer ordered to repay millions
The NSW Supreme Court had told Michael Teplitsky to repay $11.15 million – plus seven years’ interest – laundered by since-jailed blackmailers.
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Racing integrity
The positive swab, the trainer and his 12 mobile phones
Aaron Goadsby has refused to comply with an order from NSW stewards to hand over his devices for an investigation and is taking his battle to the Supreme Court.
NSW’s new intercity train fleet set to miss opening date
The long-delayed $4 billion rail project is set to miss an internal deadline for the first passenger service on September 16.
Germany’s far-right on track for first regional win since Nazi era
The results look punishing for Social Democrat Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s coalition.
Protesters pour into streets after death of Israeli hostages
Benjamin Netanyahu faces growing calls to end nearly 11 months of war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza with a deal that includes a cease-fire and the release of remaining hostages.
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Harris ahead in polls, but she can’t afford to get comfortable
After a stellar party convention and her first sit-down interview, Kamala Harris’ team is feeling confident, but history has a way of repeating itself.
Ava Kalinauskas
Research Associate
Nine dietitian-approved food swaps to kickstart your health this spring
If one of your goals is to get your nutrition back on track and even lose a few kilos over the next few weeks, try these simple food tips.
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Just open
The Grounds opens new Wonka-esque locomotive-inspired coffee factory in Eveleigh
A colourful coffee transportation system decorates the sprawling space, with former Otto Ristorante chef James Kidman bringing “an Australian fleck” to the menu.
Opinion
Tripologist
What we can (and definitely shouldn’t) steal from hotel rooms
There are things in your hotel room you’re welcome to take home, no questions asked. But some people take things too far.
Michael Gebicki
The Tripologist
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Paris Paralympics 2024
How a cheating scandal engulfed rowing before Aussies won gold
Rower Erik Horrie snagged bronze when an Italian was found to breaching competition rules mid-race, before Nikki Ayers and Jed Altschwager won Australia’s first Paralympic gold medal for rowing.
The best new shows to stream in September
Our guide to the best of what’s on the streamers and free-to-air in Australia this month.
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Education
Nearly half of all high school students feel like 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.
PARIS PARALYMPICS 2024
The teenage armless archer who captured the world’s attention
Her peers use their arms to shoot. This 17-year-old relies on her legs and feet – and she does so with astounding precision.
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.
Sydney
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.
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.
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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.
Politics
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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
‘What signal does it send?’: Tech CEOs warn against student caps
CEOs and former international students say caps risk damaging the reputation of Australian tech education at a time when more talent, not less, is needed.
World
Australia joins US in condemning China’s aggressive Coast Guard tactics
Footage shared by Philippines officials at a press conference showed a Chinese boat “directly and intentionally rammed the Philippine vessel”.
Opinion
Crude cap on students is a rotten immigration policy
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
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Peter FitzSimons
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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
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
Opinion
Family
If you loved me, you wouldn’t leave me, Dad said. But I had no choice
Neil Orford
Intensive care specialist and writer
Culture
‘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.
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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.
Wests Tigers owners set for crunch talks on future of chair O’Farrell
As the former NSW premier considers his future at the club, the Tigers’ majority owners are facing D-Day as political turmoil engulfs the club.
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.
Late blunders cost Australia chance at wheelchair rugby gold medal
Australia’s wheelchair rugby team turned down a try with 15 seconds remaining in their Paralympic semi-final that would have put them ahead by one. Here’s why.
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Formula 1
‘Painful’: Tortoise beats the hare as Oscar Piastri rues one that got away at Monza
Australian F1 ace Oscar Piastri admitted just how gutted he was to miss out on winning one of the two races he and his peers want to win most.
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.
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.
