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Arrest warrant ordered for construction boss as juror misconduct revelations emerge
Notorious construction boss George Alex lost his bid to stay out of jail after a judge ordered a warrant for his arrest as extraordinary revelations of juror misconduct emerged.
Network Ten’s new owner is the world’s fourth-richest person
One of the world’s richest people who made his fortune through software company Oracle will be Network 10 owner Paramount’s controlling shareholder.
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Building Bad
Sparkies union plans Greens donation as ACTU legend issues unity plea
“I think unity is one of the most important things … you’ve got to sit down and talk with them to take them back,” former ACTU secretary Bill Kelty said.
The eight steps that could persuade the Reserve Bank to lower rates
This week’s national accounts suggest the RBA’s latest forecasts around households were wrong. But there are several key indicators they’ll watch before they move on rates.
‘Albo needs to turn the ship around’: Inside the government’s flagging fortunes
Seventeen federal Labor MPs in the cabinet, outer ministry and backbench spoke frankly about the government. Their comments show anxiety is growing.
Opinion
GDP
Why the RBA isn’t worried about Australia’s slowing economy
Most of us know the saying: slow and steady wins the race. Here’s why a slowdown makes the Reserve Bank happy – and why interest rates will probably stay put.
Millie Muroi
Economics Writer
Opinion
Cancer
I don’t want to pile on Elle, but if I’d ignored the doctors I’d be dead
I wish Elle Macpherson good health and a long life. But I do want to protect those with cancer from being told to thumb their noses at doctors.
Julia Baird
Journalist, broadcaster, historian and author
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Cancer
Sunrise presenter announces cancer diagnosis on air
Flagging that she had personal news, Channel Seven presenter Edwina Bartholomew said she would be taking some time off work.
Trump backs plan that would give Elon Musk broad role in US policymaking
Donald Trump’s advisers have discussed a government spending commission for months, and Elon Musk has publicly expressed interest in it on X, the social media platform he owns.
Review
Paddington
Good Food gives three hats for the first time this year to this ‘very Sydney’ restaurant
Josh Niland’s tasting menu showcases the near-limitless potential of fish. But it’s not all livers and eyes and “oh, my!”
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National parks
The ‘time capsule’ being built in the middle of suburban Sydney
At a new national park nestled amid housing development in suburban Sydney, locally extinct animals are coming back one species at a time.
Brenna gave up acting at 12. Now she’s landed the role of a lifetime at the Sydney Opera House
The new director of programming at the Sydney Opera House, Brenna Hobson has had a long relationship with the Sydney theatre world.
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Title Deeds
Lifestyle blogger pays $43.5m for house once owned by former Sydney Morning Herald editor
Knock, knock: Bellevue Hill trophy home trader Stephanie Conley-Buhre shows why it pays to always answer the door to real estate agents.
Asia’s new $50b capital city is open. Shame it’s not finished
Indonesia’s new capital city promises luxury hotels, flying taxis and more … but you won’t find any of these things there yet.
Why early spring flowers should be on every gardener’s wish list
They might be fleeting, but they add beauty and biodiversity.
Opinion
NRL 2024
Glasshouses, goons and gladiators: The best and worst of NRL 2024
Some players put their names up in lights, others just put themselves under the spotlight. We rate all the defining moments of the season.
Michael Chammas
Sports reporter
Breaking
Around the clubs
Dragons star Jack Bird agrees to two-year deal with Wests Tigers
Bird informed Tigers representatives on Friday he will take up a deal worth around $400,000 a year with the joint venture club from next season.
PARIS PARALYMPICS 2024
Gold in two different sports: Parker creates history in Paris
Lauren Parker has become the first Australian Paralympian to win gold in two different sports at the same Games since 1976.
‘I will never be forgotten’: Larrikin Aussie archer turns Paris giant-killer
With green and gold hair, an eagle’s feather in his hat and an exuberant personality, Taymon Kenton-Smith stole the show at archery’s historic Paralympics venue.
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Sydney
One councillor for 2106 people – if you live in the right Sydney suburb
Council amalgamations – and councils that refused amalgamation – have resulted in enormous disparity headed into next week’s local government elections.
Alleged drug kingpin deported from Dubai
Hells Angels bikie boss Angelo Pandeli, once described by law enforcement as among Australia’s most influential drug traffickers, has landed back in Australia.
More boys are getting top ATARs. Here’s how they’re doing it
Boys now make up 60 per cent of students who get ATARs above 99.
Revealed: Anthony Scaramucci’s exclusive Merivale dinner date
He was fired by former US president Donald Trump after just 11 days. Now, Anthony Scaramucci is in hot demand in Sydney during his whistle-stop tour.
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Cost of living
The graphs that show how Sydney families are being hit by housing stress
Nearly three in four households are sacrificing spending on their children, a survey has found.
NRL 2024
Opinion
Belmore is alive with Bulldogs fans again. Why are the police fining them?
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
‘We’ll make it happen’: The meeting with Rusty that united all four Burgess brothers at Souths
The curtain comes down on the 15-year Burgess era at South Sydney tonight, as the last remaining brother, Tom, plays his final game for the club.
Latrell wanted an answer from the NRL. He got it: ‘No’
The NRL will make Latrell Mitchell serve a one-match ban next year – not Friday night against the Sydney Roosters.
Politics
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Domestic violence
$702m plan to help tackle rise in domestic violence
A spate of killings prompted the government to commission a rapid review. On Friday, the national cabinet meets to respond.
Business
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Media & marketing
Top Media Watch contender gets a chance in hot seat
Veteran broadcast journalist Janine Perrett will fill in for Paul Barry this month as the ABC searches for a replacement.
World
Tip from Australia among those warning of risk of Georgia school shooting: report
The teenager and his father, who were interviewed by law enforcement in 2023 in connection with online threats about carrying out a school shooting, have been arrested.
Opinion
Local students could be the real victims of international caps
Waleed Aly
Columnist, co-host of Ten's The Project and academic
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Property
‘Overpriced’: Home sellers forced to take a reality check
A few years ago, buyers worried about missing out. Now, they’re more concerned about not over-stretching budgets.
Where home owners are trying to sell their homes - and failing
Picky home buyers are passing over properties for sale that don’t tick all their boxes, leaving listings lingering on the market.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Why early spring flowers should be on every gardener’s wish list
They might be fleeting, but they add beauty and biodiversity.
Culture
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Music festivals
The ‘harmful’ festival law that adds $30 to the price of a ticket
Sydney’s Mode Festival has been required to pay for three police boats, dozens of supervising police officers, and put on private ferries.
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NRL 2024
Glasshouses, goons and gladiators: The best and worst of NRL 2024
Some players put their names up in lights, others just put themselves under the spotlight. We rate all the defining moments of the season.
Michael Chammas
Sports reporter
Opinion
Bledisloe Cup
Why the Anzac Day Bledisloe Cup Test is a no-brainer
An Anzac Day Test including a Super Round is a fillip the code needs in Australia.
Paul Cully
Rugby columnist
Latrell wanted an answer from the NRL. He got it: ‘No’
The NRL will make Latrell Mitchell serve a one-match ban next year – not Friday night against the Sydney Roosters.
Breaking
Around the clubs
Dragons star Jack Bird agrees to two-year deal with Wests Tigers
Bird informed Tigers representatives on Friday he will take up a deal worth around $400,000 a year with the joint venture club from next season.
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Paris 2024
Olympic coach sacked by Swimming Australia after ‘Go Korea’ comments in Paris
Six weeks after saying he hoped a South Korean swimmer would beat Australian athletes, Michael Palfrey has had his contract ripped up.
‘We threw him in the deep end’: The baptism of fire that turned James Slipper into the most-capped Wallaby
James Slipper will run on for the Wallabies in Argentina on Sunday morning and draw level with legendary halfback George Gregan, who played his 139th and final Test in 2007.
‘We’ll make it happen’: The meeting with Rusty that united all four Burgess brothers at Souths
The curtain comes down on the 15-year Burgess era at South Sydney tonight, as the last remaining brother, Tom, plays his final game for the club.
Have Your Say
Belmore is alive with Bulldogs fans again. Why are the police fining them?
You know the Bulldogs are officially back when Burwood Road is jammed with delirious supporters. But the fan activity has attracted a heavy police presence.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer