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‘We cannot build another Wentworth Point’: Housing reforms put to the test
The state government says it has a mandate for change on new housing. At local level, Saturday’s candidates up for election are uneasy about it.
Breaking
Drugs
Two people dead after taking killer ‘cocaine’ at Glebe house party
Four recent overdoses have sparked a warning from health authorities about drugs sold as cocaine but cut with heroin and other potentially deadly opioids.
Dutton overrules NSW Liberals, pushes ahead with male-dominated committee
The NSW Opposition Leader Mark Speakman has lost his battle in the Peter Dutton-led takeover of the Liberals.
Bruce Lehrmann’s next move in Ten defamation battle
Former federal Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has filed updated grounds of appeal in his defamation battle with Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson.
Exclusive
Cybersecurity
‘The next threat’: Former UK cyber security chief’s warning for Australia
Australians have been affected by attacks on the likes of Optus and Medibank, but they will likely pale in comparison to more disruptive incidents on the horizon.
How a grungy street became one of Sydney’s most exciting dining and drinking strips
The inner-west arterial has lagged King Street in the public consciousness. David Matthews gives it the attention it deserves.
Opinion
US Votes 2024
I’m a legal alien in New York. I promise I won’t eat your dog
Ever since Donald Trump cried wolf – “they’re eating the dogs” – it’s hard to look one in the eye without pondering: “Poached or roasted?”
Greg Truman
Journalist, author
Analysis
World elections
The fishy business of Indonesia’s free lunch promise
President-to-be Prabowo Subianto is facing the burden of big-spruiking politicians around the world: he must deliver on his election promises.
‘I became a pariah in my home when I was still a child. It’s very damaging’
Former Australian of the year Grace Tame on life in the spotlight, her determination to stop others going through the hell she lived and that side-eye moment.
Margot Robbie’s new role, taking over from Nicole Kidman and Brad Pitt
Success smells even sweeter for the Australian actor and producer with her latest commitment to the world of luxury.
Opinion
Royal family
Prince Harry is about to find out how deceptive your 40s are
He has a show-stopping wife, healthy kids, creative freedom. But Harry’s next 10 years are going to be like playing Mario Kart.
Kate Halfpenny
Regular columnist
Opinion
Nick Kyrgios
Mic drop: Why we need Nick Kyrgios off our TV screens
Charismatic and insightful and vulnerable as the Australian is, these qualities do not offset the abusive and misogynistic behaviour he has once again demonstrated.
Emma Kemp
Sports reporter
We are the egg men: Taumalolo on the last time he and KP were in Townsville for a final
Cowboys workhorse Jason Taumalolo was quick to point out four of the five players involved in a famous egging incident in 2016 are now involved in the NRL finals.
A rail journey like no other through NZ’s stunning ‘Forgotten World’
The Forgotten World is an apt title for a New Zealand republic surrounded by rugged terrain, with enough curiosities to keep a visitor thrilled for days.
Dicey Topics
Good Weekend
‘He was disgusting’: Belinda Carlisle was shocked at this request from a manager
The former Go-Go’s lead singer and solo artist on the rise of the tawdry in music, how to stave off career death – and where to find heaven on earth.
Opinion
Work therapy
My colleague is being ridiculed for burping. How should I deal with this?
This could become more serious if it’s left unaddressed.
Jonathan Rivett
Careers contributor
NSW COUNCIL ELECTIONS
They’re the progressive women running for election in Sydney. Just don’t mention the T-word
From Bayside to Parramatta, there’s a new wave of independent candidates who appear to be mirroring the success of the teals in Canberra. But there’s one big difference.
Series
The big issues hitting home at a local level
As voters go to the polls on Saturday, we explore what’s at stake in the 2024 NSW local government elections.
Sydney
Exclusive
IVF
‘IVF is changing’: Why more women are freezing their eggs
When Jaimie Gardner first froze her eggs in 2021, she joined a growing cohort of women taking their fertility into their own hands.
Light rail disrupted after truck crash, chaos on M4
The city’s light rail services have been disrupted following a truck crash while traffic came to a standstill on one of Sydney’s busiest motorways, causing chaos for the Friday morning commute.
Pokies pulled from storage to meet booming demand
A year after the premier sought to cap poker machines in the community, the number of pokies has risen as pubs and clubs dust off old pokies to meet demand.
Star casino dealer charged over alleged betting scam
Two men including a Star employee have been charged over a scheme to rig bets in games at the casino.
Exclusive
Farming
Why do landowners in NSW clear land at such an alarming rate?
NSW landowners cleared land equivalent to almost twice the size of the Australian Capital Territory over the five years to 2023.
NRL 2024
Opinion
How much longer can Penrith keep producing superstars for other clubs?
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
The Panthers’ millionaire factory: $27m and counting for the club’s best and brightest
Since Penrith embarked on a run of four straight grand finals and three premierships in a row, Ivan Cleary has farewelled at least two key players each year.
Exclusive
Not good enough: Dragons take Hunt to task in scathing review
The Dragons’ highest-paid player was told his performances when his team’s finals hopes hung in the balance weren’t befitting of his seniority in the side.
Politics
Exclusive
Investigations
War criminal Roberts-Smith welcomed at Defence party
The disgraced Victoria Cross recipient attended a gala to mark a Special Air Service Regiment anniversary days before the government stripped officers of honours earned in Afghanistan.
Business
The after-hours call that spelled Sneesby’s end at Nine
The chief executive’s departure comes less than a week after Nine’s successful month-long Olympics and Paralympics coverage concluded, and with a tough set of financial results in the rearview mirror.
World
Harris builds lead over Trump in new poll, voters see her as debate winner
Many Republicans were not convinced about the former US president’s performance in the debate in Philadelphia.
Opinion
Albanese and Dutton have just agreed on something
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
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Property
Home values declined in a third of suburbs. Here’s where they fell most
Thanks to higher interest rates and more homes on the market, buyers have increased choice this spring – and it’s showing.
Our eight favourite luxury homes for sale right now
From a farm with organic fruit orchards to an elegant home in a prized waterfront reserve position, we’ve rounded up our top picks.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Opinion
Parenting
I thought our friendship could survive anything. Then I fell pregnant
We tend to assume that it’s parents who ditch their child-free friends when a baby arrives. For me, though, it’s been the other way around.
Zoya Patel
Writer
Culture
‘Financially impossible’: White Bay Power Station falls foul of NSW law
A dance party collective has cancelled a headline show at the venue over a controversial law blamed for over the top policing and rising festival ticket prices.
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Sport
We are the egg men: Taumalolo on the last time he and KP were in Townsville for a final
Cowboys workhorse Jason Taumalolo was quick to point out four of the five players involved in a famous egging incident in 2016 are now involved in the NRL finals.
Opinion
Nick Kyrgios
Mic drop: Why we need Nick Kyrgios off our TV screens
Charismatic and insightful and vulnerable as the Australian is, these qualities do not offset the abusive and misogynistic behaviour he has once again demonstrated.
Emma Kemp
Sports reporter
Analysis
NRL 2024
Why scrums are now rugby league’s sexiest play
The humble rugby league scrum allows for more one-on-one defensive match-ups than anywhere on the field.
Opinion
NRL 2024
How much longer can Penrith keep producing superstars for other clubs?
It takes considerable discipline to let players like Kikau, Crichton, Luai, Leniu and a score of others leave.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
McReight, Paisami return for Bledisloe series as Schmidt sticks solid with Wallabies
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has resisted the option of making major squad changes after the record defeat in Santa Fe.
The Panthers millionaire factory: $27m and counting for club’s brightest and best
Since the Panthers’ dynasty began in 2021, a host of players and coaches have left the club due to salary cap pressure – earning themselves seven-figure paydays in the process.
Luke Brooks is finally playing in an NRL play-off … 4040 days after his debut
When Luke Brooks played his first NRL match, at the SCG in 2013, he thought finals football would duly follow. It did … but he’s had to wait much, much longer than anticipated.
Have Your Say
Sport’s push for board equality is laudable, but athletes must come first
If governing bodies aren’t managed for the athletes, and with their best interests at the epicentre, then frankly the organisations should be detonated.
