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Knox Grammar teacher charged with child grooming
The 27-year-old English teacher from the prestigious private school on Sydney’s north shore was arrested on Friday.
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Building Bad
CFMEU graft, coercion much worse than thought, administrator says
Two weeks after taking on the toughest job of his life, Mark Irving says the union’s problems are worse than have been publicly reported.
‘It was a shock’: The limit on foreign students for every university revealed
Vice chancellors say they were blindsided by limits that kneecap institutions that achieved strong growth this year.
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Crime
George Alex hands himself in as juror misconduct revelations emerge
The notorious construction boss lost his bid to stay out of jail after a judge ordered a warrant for his arrest as extraordinary revelations of juror misconduct emerged.
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France
French woman testifies against husband accused of bringing men to rape her
Gisele Pelicot could have chosen to keep the trial behind closed doors, but she decided it was important for all to hear her story and to shame the accused men.
Opinion
AFL 2024
Why Sydney’s AFL teams don’t exist for Melburnians
Trouble looms for the Melbourne-centric AFL on Saturday afternoon. They won’t be able to avoid Sydney for a few hours.
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
Rabbitohs 28 Roosters 36
NRL 2024
Nawaqanitawase’s star debut just the cure to Roosters’ week from hell
Within seven minutes, the 11-Test ex-Wallaby shone oh so bright in the NRL spotlight, leaping above Tyrone Munro to score a spectacular opening try.
Old Chocolate Soldiers relive war stories as wreckers roll up at Penrith Park
Penrith’s four Hall of Famers recall their favourite moments at the soon-to-be-flattened Penrith Park as the Panthers prepare to farewell the old ground.
Eels hit 60 as Tigers claim third-straight spoon
The Spoon Bowl had a bit of everything – and plenty of it was tough on the eyes – as the Eels rattled up 11 tries and the Tigers played their way into last place.
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Cinema
It’s curtains: Paddington’s Chauvel cinema down to ‘its last days’
Having shut the Verona this year, the Palace arthouse chain said its last Oxford Street cinema might not last beyond this month.
From Surry Hills to Seven Hills, the pubs putting on a show for the Sydney derby
As the Sydney Swans and the GWS Giants meet on Saturday, two pubs and their supporters prepare for the game of a lifetime.
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Australian economy
Spending to avoid a recession is a good thing, says Chalmers
Without government spending on Medicare bulk-billing, pharmaceuticals and the NDIS, the country would already be in a recession.
Red tape’s strangling volunteering – creating more casualties than you’d think
Bureaucracy is making it ever more difficult to lend a hand – to the detriment of willing helpers as well as those in need.
Anna’s grandmother had seven pregnancy losses, and never spoke about it. After four miscarriages, Anna is choosing to grieve differently
While it was once taboo to discuss pregnancy loss, people are now choosing to commemorate their grief openly.
Almost everything in this film will divide audiences – that’s why it’s great
Last Summer suggests that when desire takes hold, morality flies out the window.
What to read: A novel about the pandemic, hitchhikers and the joys of trees
Our reviewers cast their eyes over recently published fiction and non-fiction.
Opinion
Work therapy
Why did my colleague pretend they’d never met me before?
While these situations can be commonplace, it doesn’t make them any easier to deal with, and can leave you feeling uncertain and anxious.
Jonathan Rivett
Careers contributor
Editor's Picks
Opinion
Cancer
I don’t want to pile on Elle, but if I’d ignored the doctors I’d be dead
Julia Baird
Journalist, broadcaster, historian and author
Just in
PARIS PARALYMPICS 2024
How motherhood propelled Vanessa Low to win her third gold medal
The long jumper defended her Paralympic title by smashing her own world record on her first jump in Paris, two years after having her first baby.
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.
Sydney
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Casinos
Hong Kong billionaires tried to become majority holders in The Star but backed off
Chow Tai Fook Enterprises approached the NSW casino regulator about taking a major stake in the casino, but pulled out after learning about probity checks.
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National parks
The new national park in the middle of Sydney
Locally extinct animals are coming back one species at a time to this suburban haven.
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.
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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.
Westpac whistleblower ‘bullied’ after raising suspected criminal activity complaints at RAMS
A Westpac whistleblower has said she was bullied after making internal complaints about suspected criminal activity at the bank’s RAMS Home Loans mortgage broking subsidiary.
WEEKEND READS
Rapper Barkaa wants ‘white men to be very scared of me’. This is her victory lap
From a troubled teenager to artist of the year, Barkaa is now living her best life, but she still has no interest in making people feel comfortable.
Dicey Topics
‘It’s a sensual experience’: Chef Matt Moran on the most romantic food
The restaurateur on money-saving food tips, how farmers are being dudded and the dear friend who helped make chefs sexy.
Politics
‘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.
Business
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 it will watch before it moves on rates.
World
Putin has two secret sons who love Disney and Lego, investigation reveals
Nine-year-old Ivan enjoys spending time pretending to be characters from Disney cartoons, which he is only able to do alone or with his minders. Vladimir prefers Russian cartoons.
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
Our seven favourite homes for sale in NSW right now
Looking for your next home? From an exquisite build with a sense of drama, to a tri-level penthouse with city views, we’ve got you covered.
‘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.
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
Bullying, backstabbing and betrayal: Is Industry the new Succession?
Adding the star power from Kit Harington, the media giant is getting behind the urban jungle that is fictional investment bank Pierpoint & Co.
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Sport
Rabbitohs 28 Roosters 36
NRL 2024
Nawaqanitawase’s stunning debut just the cure to Roosters week from hell
Within seven minutes, the 11-Test ex-Wallaby shone oh so bright in the NRL spotlight, leaping above Tyrone Munro to score a spectacular opening try.
Analysis
NRL 2024
Breaking bad: How much pain can a NRL team endure and still win the title?
History says it takes an NRL village to make the finals, but a few superstars to win them. So, can the Roosters recover in 2024?
Old Chocolate Soldiers relive war stories as wreckers roll up at Penrith Park
Penrith’s four Hall of Famers recall their favourite moments at the soon-to-be-flattened Penrith Park as the Panthers prepare to farewell the old ground.
Can the Swans finally smash the Giants’ September dominance?
The Swans have played GWS three times in finals and lost every time – are there lessons from history for Saturday’s clash?
60 points, sin-bins and schoolboy errors consign Tigers to third-straight spoon
The Spoon Bowl had a bit of everything - and plenty of it was tough on the eyes – as the Eels rattled up 11 tries and the Tigers played their way into last place yet again.
Opinion
AFL 2024
Why Sydney’s AFL teams don’t exist for Melburnians
Trouble looms for the Melbourne-centric AFL on Saturday afternoon. They won’t be able to avoid Sydney for a few hours.
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
Analysis
Australian soccer
Suffering from stasis, Socceroos wake up with a brutal hangover
While Australia’s loss to Bahrain was a surprise, the way they played was sadly not.
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
