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Sirius irony: The elites who’ve bought into former public housing block
Sydney’s former social housing block Sirius is set to be home to a slew of regular names.
Opinion
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
These are the things I’ve learnt you can’t ask about Israel
I’ve been called a “kapo”, a “token Jew”, and a denier of Judaism for asking hard questions.
Louise Adler
Former publisher
Victims’ families ‘forever grateful’ to police for pursuing alleged Easey Street killer
Police have arrested a man in Italy over the 1977 murders of Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett in their home in Easey Street, Collingwood. He fled Australia in 2017.
The teals stunned the nation in 2022. They could make or break the next government
The seven women who won formerly blue-ribbon Liberal seats in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth promised a “new way” of doing politics. How have they changed the parliament?
Analysis
UK politics
Keir Starmer’s love for freebies ends his short-lived honeymoon
A growing controversy – dubbed “frockgate” – has threatened to undermine the PM’s vows to lead a government of transparency.
The reviewers’ guide to the best fine, fun and fuss-free dining spots along the metro
Explore new dining destinations within a10-minute walk of five metro line stations.
Exclusive
Sex, sleaze and hospitality
Revealed: New rules aim to end sex, sleaze in venues
Sweeping changes are coming to the responsible service of alcohol training for bar staff in NSW. But is that enough to keep venues safe?
Perspective
Software
‘Land of dreams’: The Australian high-flyers on edge as Trump and Harris duke it out
Australia’s tech insiders are enjoying a surge in optimism from the Fed’s bumper rate cut, but all eyes are now on the US election.
To treat an incurable illness, Stephen quit science – and took up Qigong
What happens when science can’t offer a solution or a cure? The story of how one researcher took things into his own hands.
Opinion
Crime
Gisèle’s 80 rapists were monstrous, but not monsters. They were ordinary men
The victim, however, was extraordinary in her courage. She made her name public so the “shame” would rest with her abusers.
Julia Baird
Journalist, broadcaster, historian and author
Opinion
Superannuation
The sweet spot: How to get the most from your super and the pension
There’s a new way to find the point where super earnings and the pension intersect to help you attain maximum earning capacity in retirement.
Bec Wilson
Money contributor
‘Legs were like jelly’: The sonic boom that lifted the Swans to the grand final
In the middle of the chaos in Sydney’s rooms after their preliminary final victory, forward Joel Amartey couldn’t stop smiling, and why not?
‘His toughness goes unnoticed’: How Holmes played eight minutes with a broken leg
The Cowboys believe their departing star played on with a fractured fibula on Friday night as he tried to keep the club’s season alive.
Eric Beecher on being sued by a Murdoch – and other media matters
The Crikey proprietor on the danger of moguls, why media is a manipulation business and how to keep quality journalism alive.
Simple nutrition advice every 40-something should follow
According to experts, these are the best seven ways to ensure a healthy diet in your 40s and beyond.
It’s so funny how we don’t talk anymore. What’s up with late night TV?
Jimmy Kimmel is worried US late-night talk shows may soon cease to exist. Here, they already have.
WEEKEND READS
Cool stuff: The ‘depaving’ trend turning hot streets into green oases
Plus: get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions.
Finally, a good news koala story
Trials for a vaccine to prevent chlamydia in one of our most beloved native animals are yielding promising results.
Sydney
Dramatic turnaround as state backs water testing for forever chemicals
Hours after the Herald published revelations of high levels of “forever chemicals” at a dam this week, NSW Health moved to get all water utilities to screen for PFAS.
NIDA, Randwick Council call in lawyers after student housing towers approved
A planning panel chaired found the project, which will be 16 storeys at its tallest, was well-designed, well-located and would provide much-needed student homes.
Metro conversion back on track after breakthrough in negotiations
The Minns government has agreed to additional staffing levels on Southwest Metro, ending a standoff with the rail union over the project.
‘Significant impact on patients’: NSW nurses to strike for 24 hours
The state’s health system will be brought to a standstill for the second time this month after nurses voted to return to the picket line.
Fury at move to outlaw private companies running council elections
Chris Minns says he’s inclined to ban private election companies. One mayor says he’s trying to deflect from Labor’s poor showing with voters.
NRL 2024
Analysis
Hynes used to run the circus, but the main stage is Trindall’s now
Nicho Hynes wears the No.7, but after Cronulla broke their finals hoodoo, there’s no doubt who runs the show in the Shire.
Analysis
Backline blitz or old-fashioned bash-up? The styles and fights of a finals classic
Two of the best attacks in the game go head to head in a clash of rugby league’s greatest attributes – pace and power.
Politics
Political Sketch
Radio
Albanese snapped at an ABC host, but he didn’t mind these FM radio questions
The prime minister told ABC’s Patricia Karvelas her questions were “not terribly clever”. Here are some he’s answered without complaint.
Business
Why is Australia still burning so much coal? Inside the power plant that just can’t close
Australia’s energy transition has a timing problem: we have enough renewables to undermine coal, but not enough yet to replace it. That means plants like Origin Energy’s Eraring are being forced to stay in the mix.
World
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Ex-Mossad and CIA agents astounded at sophistication of pager attack
But some “think we are closer to a regional war than we have been at any time in the last 11 months”.
Opinion
If Trump loses, will this American carnage end? Don’t count on it
Nick Bryant
Journalist and author
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Property
Six of our favourite homes for sale in Sydney right now
Looking for your next home? From a warehouse conversion with rooftop pool to an architect-designed beach retreat, we’ve got you covered.
The risky loan type on the rise as homeowners try to stay afloat
After years of high-interest rates and inflation, struggling homeowners are taking this hardship measure in the hopes of riding out the storm.
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Lifestyle
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Fashion designers
The Aje of affordability: Luxury label lowers prices for Gen Z
A collection targeted at young customers has Aje expanding its universe and putting rumours to rest.
Culture
‘They exist on a different level’: The transformation of Gaga and Phoenix
Director Todd Phillips says the stars of anticipated sequel Joker: Folie à Deux don’t know how good they are.
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Sport
Hynes asked Cleary for advice. Now he can show the Panthers star what he’s learnt
Nicho Hynes sat down with Nathan Cleary this year to learn about handling clutch moments. Now they’re pitted against each other for a grand final berth.
‘His toughness goes unnoticed’: How Holmes played eight minutes with a broken leg
The Cowboys believe their departing star played on with a fractured fibula on Friday night as he tried to keep the club’s season alive.
‘Live in the moment’: Forget pain of grand final thrashing, Longmire tells Swans players
John Longmire wants his players to lose themselves in the work ahead of them, rather than mine the horrific memories of their last grand final appearance for motivation.
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves is the last of the rugby league enforcers
If Saturday against Manly turns out to be the Roosters prop’s final game, historians will determine that September 21 was the date the NRL’s endangered species officially became extinct.
‘Legs were like jelly’: The sonic boom that lifted the Swans to the grand final
In the middle of the chaos in Sydney’s rooms after their preliminary final victory, forward Joel Amartey couldn’t stop smiling, and why not?
Does anybody beat Adam Scott 10 times in a row at the Presidents Cup?
The non-European answer to the Ryder Cup has been an American whitewash despite all of Adam Scott’s efforts. Is he down to his last chance?
Analysis
Wallabies
Gregan appearance reminds Wallabies of life before the revolving door
Interested in a job share? Have you considered becoming a Wallabies halfback?
Have Your Say
Look on the bright side: The All Blacks are going like busteds, too
Whatever the Wallabies enduring woes, they have at least shown signs of life under Joe Schmidt that we never saw under Eddie Jones in last year’s endless cluster-ruck.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
