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Late goal hands Swans miracle win in thrilling Sydney derby
The Swans are one win away from another grand final appearance after a stunning comeback victory against GWS
Analysis
Sydney Swans
Swans’ tsunami leaves Giants in their wake at the SCG
In a derby that felt seismic for the Swans, the code and their city, Sydney’s Isaac Heeney turned superhero and turned the tide in the qualifying final at the SCG.
Cowboys 44 Bulldogs 6
Match report
Why Bulldogs’ loss to Cowboys could cost NRL $1m
Canterbury blew a chance to host an elimination final on Saturday – and the result could now cost the NRL a seven-figure sum in gate takings.
Exclusive
Pharmaceuticals
Class action looms for these popular over-the-counter medicines
After a landmark $US425 million settlement in the United States, the drugs are being investigated in Australia over alleged links to stomach cancer and kidney damage.
Samantha Knight’s killer Michael Guider dies in hospital while in custody
The serial paedophile abducted the schoolgirl, 9, from near her home in Bondi in 1986 and was also jailed for abusing 13 other young children.
Exclusive
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
She declared her support for Hamas and got booted out of uni. Now she’s back
Beatrice Tucker was expelled from ANU after saying the terror group should not be condemned for the October 7 attacks in Israel.
Auctions
Auctions
Many homes are getting passed in, but not this $1.72m Sydney two-bedder
An investor beat first home buyers, as well as a couple who want to downsize, to a Darlington terrace.
The greatest fear for posties – and no, it’s not the dog bites
Walking his route is one of the reasons Peter Thompson loves being a postman, but there’s one thing that worries him.
‘Doom loop’: China is facing a lost decade
China’s economic problems are spiralling as its citizens tighten their belts and investors pull billions of dollars out of the country.
Knox Grammar teacher allegedly asked teen if they felt ‘hot’, court told
William Gulson was granted bail under strict conditions in court on Saturday after appearing via video link.
Tiny town bats well above average when it comes to artists
For an isolated community of about 2000 people, the place is awash with an extraordinary number of daubers.
Opinion
Jobs
‘Inbox zero’ is a lie we should all give up on
Email has morphed into the scourge of the modern workplace.
Tim Duggan
Careers contributor
‘Time to make it happen’: Sydney jockeying for historic NFL clash
The NFL has just played a historic season-opening match in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Could Sydney be one of the game’s next international stops?
Inside Wayne Bennett’s tumultuous Knights reign
More than a decade has passed since Wayne Bennett walked out on Newcastle. Was it his lowest ebb or his finest coaching performance?
McGrath wins Paralympic gold in front of mates who saved his life
Curtis McGrath’s legs were blown off by an explosive device 12 years ago. In front of those men who helped him in Afghanistan, McGrath powered to yet another Paralympic victory.
The greatest year in music? No question, it was 2008
It was the year local music pivoted away from pub anthems and alt-rock. So why have 2008’s best breakouts been forgotten?
Tips and advice: The must-see highlights of Los Angeles in four days
If you’re a first-time visitor, lean in to the kitschy attractions that people tell you not to bother with. There’s a reason these experiences are iconic.
Opinion
Home
Ditch the downlights: How you light a room says a lot about who you are
When God said, “Let there be light,” he probably meant let’s turn on a few lamps, not every single light in the house.
Thomas Mitchell
Culture reporter
PARIS PARALYMPICS 2024
McGrath wins Paralympic gold in front of mates who saved his life
Curtis McGrath’s legs were blown off by an explosive device 12 years ago. In front of those men who helped him in Afghanistan, McGrath powered to yet another Paralympic victory.
Burrito boy to sweet revenge: 10 best moments of the Paris Paralympics
Australian athletes have brought home plenty of medals, and they’ve also brought us tears, awe and laughter.
Sydney
Does Clover Moore deserve four more years?
Despite her achievements, many voters feel it is time for Sydney’s longest-serving leader to move on – but they’re not sure whether there is a better candidate.
Power outages as earthquake shakes the Hunter and Sydney
A 4.5-magnitude earthquake has rumbled across the NSW Hunter region at a depth of about 5km early on Saturday morning, with more than 800 people across Sydney and NSW reporting the quake to Geoscience Australia.
Booze, punts and fancy hats: What it’s really like at Rosehill on race day
The proposal to sell Rosehill racecourse for housing has upset the punters who are loyal to the fortnightly races.
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.
Exclusive
Cinema
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.
WEEKEND READS
‘I don’t know why she’s stuck around’: Surviving the Dark Emu fallout
Bruce Pascoe and Lyn Harwood have built houses, battled bushfires, weathered a media storm, separated from each other and – finally – reunited.
‘My chronological age is 44, but my biological age is 34’: How Tristan is fighting to stay forever young
Want to live 20, 30, 50 years beyond the norm? Some with wealth and ambition are eagerly pursuing that dream to the extreme.
Politics
Exclusive
Environmental protection
Greens issue ultimatum over signature Labor policy
Senate support for Labor’s new Environment Protection Authority rests on Greens demands for greater powers to block fossil fuel projects and a crackdown on native forest logging.
Business
The three-step guide to help you get ahead at work
Follow these simple strategies and significantly improve your ability to attain your dream job.
World
Prince Harry’s 40th birthday: Time to put old gossip to bed?
Harry’s future looks very different from how we might have expected at his last milestone birthday, 10 years ago.
Opinion
Critical supply chains rely on China. This man at the White House has a Plan B
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
I’ve always had a soft spot for Bill Shorten, who will be missed in politics
Bevan Shields
Editor, The Sydney Morning Herald
Does Nick Cave now believe in an ‘interventionist God’? It’s not beyond belief
Danielle Terceiro
Research fellow, Centre for Public Christianity
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Property
‘Golden triangle’: Sought-after Sydney suburbs where homes sell fast
Homes are selling fast in trendy and affordable pockets of Sydney, defying a broader slowdown in which many homes are taking longer to sell.
Exclusive
Title Deeds
Lifestyle blogger pays $43.5m for Bellevue Hill house that sold last year for $30m
Knock, knock: Bellevue Hill trophy home trader Stephanie Conley-Buhre shows why it pays to always answer the door to real estate agents.
Good Food
Recipe collection
Pub dining
Five classic pub dishes to cook at home this weekend
Lifestyle
How to feel happier in one day, according to a therapist
Mental health treatment isn’t just about limiting negative feelings, it’s also about boosting joy.
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
Culture
The Blackman family letters paint a picture of a cultural moment
The letters between Charles and Barbara Blackman capture a decade in Australia’s cultural life.
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Swans storm home in pulsating derby to book home preliminary final
The Swans are one win away from another grand final appearance after a stunning comeback victory against GWS
‘Wayne probably felt like he failed. What could he do?’ Inside Bennett’s tumultuous reign in Newcastle
More than a decade has passed since Wayne Bennett walked out on Newcastle. Was it his lowest ebb or his finest coaching performance?
‘Skinny as’ but Lehi defying weight of expectations in stunning rise
Lehi Hopoate’s brothers love poking fun at him over one thing – but they also know he could be the best player the family has produced yet.
‘Time to make it happen’: Sydney jockeying for historic NFL clash
The NFL has just played a historic season-opening match in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Could Sydney be one of the game’s next international stops?
Cowboys 44 Bulldogs 6
Match report
Canterbury’s loss to Cowboys could cost NRL $1 million, Panthers secure top-two finish
Canterbury blew a chance to host an elimination final on Saturday – and the result could now cost the NRL a seven-figure sum in gate takings next week.
From Spoon Bowl to NRL contenders: Talagi, Utoikamanu break silence on why they’re leaving Eels and Tigers
Blaize Talagi and Stefano Utoikamanu say offers to join NRL powerhouses Penrith and Melbourne were simply too good to ignore.
‘Mum wasn’t keen on league’: Why Marky Mark’s biggest fan doubted cross-code move
Mark Nawaqanitawase took just six minutes to prove he can thrive, not just survive, in the NRL with a stunning debut try. He just hopes his mum is on board now too.
Have Your Say
Swans’ comeback shakes down the thunder and leaves Giants in their wake
In a derby that felt seismic for the Swans, the code and their city, Sydney’s Isaac Heeney turned superhero and turned the tide in the qualifying final at the SCG.
