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Courts
Joey’s home is his castle. He pays $50 a month in rent
It was a case that “appears to have been lifted from the script of the classic Australian film The Castle,” said a NSW magistrate.
‘We went berko’: How water is imperilling Sydney’s vaunted aerotropolis
For 15 years, developers didn’t have to pay a cent toward new water infrastructure in Sydney. When that changed, it set off a firestorm that is yet to be resolved.
NSW to ban motels, caravan parks as emergency homes for children
The NSW government spends as much as $2 million per child each year on emergency housing in motels and caravan parks.
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Liberal Party
Morrison-era minister pushes Liberal Party to pick more women
Greg Hunt says his party does not fully reflect Australian society as a key internal pressure group makes its first call for gender quotas.
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Sydney councils
Sydney council candidates hit over international views
A new lobby group is targeting Greens candidates in eastern and inner-city councils over their support of Palestinian causes.
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Environmental protection
Plibersek accuses Greens of wooing unions at expense of environment
The Greens have slammed the government’s proposed reforms and are refusing to back a new Environment Protection Agency.
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US Votes 2024
Why Harris seems loath to mention the c-word while on the campaign trail
Americans everywhere are talking about the searing heat of the summer that just ended. Except in the political debate.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
This former insider knows why Netanyahu won’t agree to a ceasefire
Eylon Levy spells out what is staying Netanyahu’s hand on ceasefire and has accused Australia of losing its initial “moral clarity”.
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Israel
Court orders striking Israelis back to work as anger over hostages builds
Israel’s main trade union launched the strike action to pressure Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu into agreeing to a ceasefire deal in Gaza.
‘It’s been bizarre’: Crichton goes from NSW Cup to NSW’s best player
Angus Crichton’s excellent season has continued on Monday night after he was crowned the Brad Fittler Medal award winner.
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Police
Major rescue operation for stricken yacht off NSW coast
The Spirit of Mateship with two crew on board is believed to have suffered a mechanical issue and was taking on water.
The Lodge firms as Albo’s wedding venue. If he’s still there
While Kirribilli House has the multimillion-dollar views, The Lodge looks the PM’s likely wedding venue.
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Cookbook extracts
Why Ottolenghi loves Australian food (plus three new recipes you’ll love)
In this exclusive extract from new cookbook, Comfort, Yotam Ottolenghi and team write in praise of the land down under — and share recipes to put on high rotation.
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Family
I’m embracing 3G holidays: three generations, non-stop mandatory activities
Unlike some families, who love to splinter into groups, for us, the magic lies in everyone sharing every experience. Like it or not.
Kellie Floyd
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Airline reviews
It’s no Rolls-Royce, but this business class is good value
A surprise design feature in Vietnam Airlines’s business class cabin gives it a particularly spacious and airy feeling.
The joyful Soweto choir that even Nelson Mandela wanted to join
The three-time Grammy Award winners are back with a concert about the struggle against apartheid.
Research is clearing up grey areas on stress and hair changes
Anecdotally, many people believe stress turned their hair grey prematurely. But what does the science say?
Australia has reinvented the BBC’s biggest crime hit. Does it work?
In Death in Paradise’s Australian spin-off, Anna Samson plays the franchise’s first lead female detective.
PARIS PARALYMPICS 2024
‘The screen’s broken’: After years of bullying, Dayna surprised even herself
The 22-year-old doesn’t like going to shopping centres for fear of being looked at. On Sunday she braved a massive stadium.
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Athlete disqualified from Paralympic rowing for having phone in boat
Rower Erik Horrie snagged bronze when an Italian was found to have breached competition rules mid-race.
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Sydney
Liverpool Council suffers legal blow as door left open for suspension
Those identified in a damning interim report were denied procedural fairness, but most of the claims brought against the NSW government have been dismissed.
There are 1000 spots at this metro car park. By 7.13am, they’re all gone
Sydney Metro’s extension to the city has been life-changing for the north-west - but only if residents can make it to the station.
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Extreme weather
One killed, another injured as NSW battered by winds
Strong winds also forced the cancellation of 90 flights to and from Sydney Airport, while authorities battled bushfires across the state.
Why Sydney is being lashed by strong winds
Australia’s two jet streams – the subtropical jet and the polar jet – have combined over the south-east of the continent.
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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.
NRL 2024
‘Everyone remembers last’: Why Brown won’t tolerate spoon
Dylan Brown isn’t a fan of the hype around Friday night’s ‘Spoon Bowl’ against Wests Tigers, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t want to win it.
Opinion
Four games, eight ACLs. What have the Roosters done to upset rugby league gods?
Unbelievably, this was the fourth time since 2020 that two Roosters players have suffered torn ACLs in the same match.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Politics
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Political leadership
Prime Minister’s media chief resigns in office shake-up
This is the second time Anthony Albanese’s communications boss has changed in the government’s first term of office.
Business
The Star may win Qld tax reprieve but NSW says no
The Queensland government is considering a potential tax reprieve for The Star while the NSW government has ruled out any further concessions.
World
Russian ‘spy’ whale found dead in Norway
Hvaldimir, whose name is a combination of the word hval, the Norwegian word for whale, and Vladimir, after the Russian president, was first spotted by fishermen in Norway in 2019.
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Property
Father buys $6.95 million North Bondi house at auction for his daughter
The buyer had to fend off another family relocating from overseas to nab the home. The agent remarked that it was “not a bad present” for the woman and her family.
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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.
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Lifestyle
‘It gave me the ick’: When friendly surveillance crosses the line
Location sharing apps are changing the nature of friendships.
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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
Watching the detectives: TV’s 10 most memorable cops
Since television screens first flickered, shows about crime and punishment have flourished. Here are 10 police officers who have made their mark.
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NRL 2024
Four games, eight ACLs. What have the Roosters done to upset rugby league gods?
Unbelievably, this was the fourth time since 2020 that two Roosters players have suffered torn ACLs in the same match.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
‘It’s been bizarre’: Crichton goes from NSW Cup to NSW’s best player
Angus Crichton’s excellent season has continued on Monday night after he was crowned the Brad Fittler Medal award winner.
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A-League Men
Why Douglas Costa could be Del Piero’s greatest assist for Sydney FC
Times have changed since Alessandro Del Piero’s arrival 12 years ago - but Douglas Costa has the potential to outstrip the former Sydney FC captain on the field.
Injury-ravaged Roosters ready to ‘prove people wrong’
Utility Connor Watson says the Roosters deserve to remain in premiership consideration because of their depth.
‘Which record’s that?’ Swans unmoved by Giants’ AFL finals dominance
The threshold for whether three losses over eight years qualifies as a hoodoo can be debated until kick-off at the SCG this Saturday and still defy an accurate answer.
‘Everyone remembers last … we don’t want that’: Why Brown won’t tolerate spoon
Dylan Brown isn’t a fan of the hype around Friday night’s ‘Spoon Bowl’ against Wests Tigers, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t want to win it.
A tale of revenge: Lauren Parker braves ‘horrific pain’ to win triathlon
After a delayed start due to water contamination, the Australian triathlete led the charge in the Seine River and down the Champs-Elysees.
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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.