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Scams
Mark dreamt of building a duplex to share with his mum. A $200,000 scam forced him into a shed
The mother and son were robbed of their life savings by a man purporting to be an AMP employee as part of a $1 million comparison site swindle.
Opinion
Interest rates
These are very unusual times for the US
A closely watched piece of data is signalling that the US is on track to avoid a recession. But these are anything but normal times.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
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Investigations
‘Entirely inappropriate’: Top scientist slams interference in review
Professor Ian Chubb led the review of Australia’s lucrative carbon credits market and he’s not happy with the conduct of a government agency at the middle of it.
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Immigration
Fewer people are moving interstate. They can’t afford to
Australians are no longer upping sticks to move to Queensland. If they’re moving at all, it might be into Victoria, as NSW prices soar.
Liberals ‘disillusioned’ by Dutton-backed intervention in key seat
“There is also an overwhelming sense of disbelief that if this could happen to me ... it could happen to anyone,” said ex-Liberal candidate Theo Zographos.
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Supermarkets
Woolworths, Coles sued by ACCC for ‘misleading’ shoppers on discounts
The ACCC is suing the supermarket giants, alleging their “prices dropped” and “down down” discounts weren’t really what they seemed.
Opinion
US Votes 2024
‘October surprises’ have changed US elections. Will they ruin Kamala Harris’ chances?
Putin and Netanyahu think their interests will be much better served with President Trump in the White House.
Bruce Wolpe
Senior fellow at the US Studies Centre and former political staffer
Greens’ RBA stunt labelled ‘economically irresponsible’
Andrew Leigh said the Greens’ calls for the government to utilise powers to override the RBA to cut interest rates were “economically irresponsible” and “environmentally harmful”.
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COVID inquiry
The next pandemic is inevitable, and Australia isn’t ready
NSW is less prepared to fight a pandemic today than before COVID-19, say top infectious disease and public health veterans at the nerve centre of the state’s war against the virus.
‘Unheard of’: Only two houses for sale in tightly held pocket, and one sold for $9.3 million
Five parties registered to bid on the five-bedroom house to get into the tightly held neighbourhood, which proved harder this spring than usual.
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Coming soon
Melbourne’s master of pasta to open first Sydney restaurant
The Greek-born chef behind Melbourne pasta bar Tipo 00 and Osteria Illaria is bringing his talent to Sydney’s “it” food suburb, Double Bay.
Meet the young, mullet-wearing super conductor shaking up the classical world
Sam Weller is driven by a passion to bring orchestral music to a new audience.
Opinion
NRL 2024
After the Koula concussion, the NRL’s cookie-cutter kick-offs need to change
It’s time coaches think about their approach to the kick-off.
Adam Pengilly
Sports reporter
The 12 players most under the pump in the AFL grand final
The ghosts of grand finals past will occupy the minds of some Lions and Swans this week desperate for a do-over. Certain players will have more pressure on them than most.
‘Shocking statistic’: The 4000-hour rule that is holding back women in a key industry
Insolvency was known for an aggressive approach of “kicking down doors, banging tables”. That’s changed, and now there’s a push to boost women’s role in the sector.
The world-famous dish that feels like fake Chinese, but is totally legit
As inauthentic as it sounds, there are records of sweet and sour sauces being used in various Chinese cuisines since the eighth century.
A dietitian’s guide on what to eat to ensure a long and healthier midlife and beyond
Susie Burrell explains the best foods for women to eat – and avoid – during the peri- and menopausal years.
NRL 2024
Half-price: Why these two budget buys are mixing it with NRL’s millionaire playmakers
Their pay packets aren’t in the same ballpark as six of the highest-paid players, but they’ve already had a taste of the NRL high life and the scrutiny that comes with it.
‘You’ve got to be violent’: The brutal training bash-up that saved the Roosters
After the defeat to Penrith, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves decided enough was enough. As they ripped into each other on the training paddock, Roosters players thought, “What are we doing?”
Sydney
Revealed: How the new metro line has shaken up Sydney’s commutes
New figures show the M1 line is taking pressure off heavy rail stations, which have had falls of up to 40 per cent in commuters filing through their gates.
Sam Mostyn beats Margaret Beazley in The Block: Vice-regal edition
As soon as news first surfaced of a possible royal visit in October, the jockeying began. And it was not confined to the racetrack.
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Building Bad
George Alex’s boast: I’m untouchable because CFMEU ‘need money’
The crime boss boasted the CFMEU deemed his firms “untouchable” on building sites because union officials needed their “kickers”, according to police surveillance.
NSW tenants would not be charged fees for paying rent under proposed laws
Renters have expressed growing frustration at real estate agents’ use of third-party apps that charge extra fees to make rental payments.
Coffee at 3am? The plan to make NSW more convenient for shift workers
Sydney’s ‘night mayor’ has been focused on reviving the city’s nightlife. Now he is shifting his attention to the state’s growing 24-hour workforce.
Politics
Greens won’t give Chalmers what he wants until RBA cuts rates. Or he forces it to
Greens economics spokesman Nick McKim says they are waiting for the treasurer to use never-tested powers to instruct the RBA to bring rates down.
Business
Australia is building more renewables than ever. It’s still not enough
The nation’s renewable energy transition has reached record speed, with more wind, solar and battery projects under construction than in any year.
World
Analysis
US Votes 2024
The porn scandal and the ‘Black Nazi’ Trump says is ‘better than Martin Luther King’
The Mark Robinson porn site scandal has come at a perfect time for Kamala Harris and the Democrats.
Tony Diver
Opinion
Australia treats world’s most important conflict with indifference
George Brandis
Former high commissioner to the UK and federal attorney-general
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Title Deeds
Cafe queen pays $10.4 million for Coogee mansion she fell in love with
Theresa Moussa’s The Grounds has been a top drawcard to Alexandria and she’s taking her expertise in recreating local landmarks to a new project.
How much money you need to earn to buy a house in Sydney
Buyers in many parts of Sydney would need a six-figure income, and some neighbourhoods require a pay packet that’s astronomical.
Good Food
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Lifestyle
The fashion ‘secret weapon’ more players are using at the Brownlow
Professional stylists can open doors to top designers and social events for the women who attend the Brownlow. Now, their male partners are finally catching on.
Culture
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Sport
Connor Watson closing in on Kangaroos debut, Roosters teammate in line for shock call-up
In a move which could threaten to end Ben Hunt’s Test career, Watson is expected to be included in Mal Meninga’s preliminary Kangaroos squad.
Why the heat is on Heeney in the grand final
The ghosts of grand finals past will occupy the minds of some Lions and Swans this week desperate for a do-over. Certain players will have more pressure on them than most.
Opinion
NRL 2024
After the Koula concussion, the NRL’s cookie-cutter kick-offs need to change
The Manly centre was knocked out seconds into a must-win semi-final trying to tackle a man 20kg heavier. It’s time coaches think about their approach to the kick-off.
Adam Pengilly
Sports reporter
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Formula 1
‘Thank you, Daniel’: Ricciardo’s telling gift in what could be his final F1 drive
Lando Norris roared away from pole position at Marina Bay, leading every lap to the chequered flag, but the Australian who’s stolen fans’ hearts was front and centre for a different reason.
Half-price: Why these two budget buys are mixing it with NRL’s millionaire playmakers
Their pay packets aren’t in the same ballpark as six of the highest-paid players in the game, but they’ve already had a taste of the NRL high life and the scrutiny that comes with it.
‘You’ve got to be violent’: The brutal training bash-up that saved the Roosters
After the defeat to Penrith, Jared Waerea-Hargreaves decided enough was enough. As they ripped into each other on the training paddock, Roosters players thought, “What are we doing?”
‘It’s devastating’: Golfing prodigy awaits further eye surgery after freak accident
The young Australian, who some consider is the country’s best prospect since Cameron Smith, is fighting to save his career after being hit in the face by a ball.
Have Your Say
‘We know that our best is the best’: Heeney confident despite memories of 2022
Isaac Heeney had no preference as to who his side would face in the AFL grand final, taking confidence from the Swans’ strong body of work this season.
