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Salim Mehajer serving secret seven-year jail sentence

Salim Mehajer, seen here in 2020, was found guilty of domestic violence against a former partner.

The disgraced former deputy mayor’s lengthy imprisonment can be revealed after he admitted to other crimes.

Supermarkets going ‘Down Down’ for misleading customers

The ACCC alleges the lower-for-longer price discounts on everyday products from Coles and Woolworths were psychological bait.

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Coles and Woolies could be the perfect inflation villains

Everyone in this country relies in some way on the major supermarkets. It’s nigh on impossible to avoid them.

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Charlotte lost her voice. Now her family want school bullying rules transformed

Sydney school student Charlotte, aged 12, took her own life.

The death of a 12-year-old schoolgirl has left her family distraught and triggered calls for a reassessment of how schools deal with bullying claims.

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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.

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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.

Baby-bumps, bubble hems, a bird bag and the Brownlow dress that only cost $20

Baby-bumps, bubble hems, a bird bag and the Brownlow dress that only cost $20

The hair and make-up is finished, the suits are sleek and the gowns sparkling as players and their partners arrive at Crown Palladium for AFL’s night of nights. Follow our live coverage.

‘No one is entitled to that shirt’: How Popovic plans to make Socceroos great again

Tony Popovic

Three days after Graham Arnold’s shock exit was publicised, his replacement has been unveiled - and has vowed to restore the fading pride in the Australian jersey.

Warner brothers: Swan tips younger siblings to be future AFL stars

The Warner family back garden is poised to become one of the biggest producers of AFL talent in the game.

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Aviation

I’m 82. Sydney’s domestic airport seems to hate me

I had to take a short flight from Wagga to Sydney. After arriving at the domestic terminal, things went downhill.

Anne Ring
Anne Ring

Freelance writer

This Sydney council issued 92 paper parking tickets last year. It still made $9.5 million

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NSW’s local councils aren’t thrilled by the state government’s determination to bring back paper tickets.

Australia is building more renewables than ever. It’s still not enough

Australia’s transition to renewable energy is running behind schedule.

The nation’s renewable energy transition has reached record speed, with more wind, solar and battery projects under construction than in any year.

How lobby groups use you to con the government

The recent onslaught from big business against Anthony Albanese is an example of lobbyists trying to pressure the government via the voters.

Ross Gittins
Ross Gittins

Economics Editor

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14 quick and healthy dinners to cook this week

Salmon and salad rice bowl.

Make the most of spring’s lighter, brighter ingredients with these colourful meals ready in 30 minutes or less.

What to read: A black dramedy, and a profound account of psychology

Our reviewers as their eyes over recent fiction and non-fiction

Otherworldly vistas appear through the glass-dome roof at every turn.

This extraordinary train journey is an unforgettable bucket-list item

All aboard the Rocky Mountaineer for stunning views served alongside amazing local food and washed down with delicious wine and beer.

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Daly Cherry-Evans and the Kangaroos haven’t played a Test since 2019.

‘It’s Nate’s jersey’: DCE concedes Cleary will wear No.7 for Kangaroos

Daly Cherry-Evans admits his only chance of representing Australia against New Zealand and Tonga is if the Penrith captain requires surgery at the end of the season.

Sandon Smith was a popular man on Saturday night after struggling a week earlier.

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.

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Commuters pass though the new Victoria Cross metro station.

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

Cheers to that: King Charles and Queen Camilla will seize “opportunities” to meet and greet Australians, but not to “walkabout”.

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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George Alex’s boast: I’m untouchable because CFMEU ‘need money’

George Alex was this month convicted of tax fraud and money laundering.

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

Frustrated tenants are being slugged extra fees to pay their rent.

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

City Extra at Circular Quay is one of Sydney’s late-night diners.

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.

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The outcome of the US election will have significant implications for Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu.

‘October surprises’ have changed US elections. Will they ruin Kamala Harris’ chances?

Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu have calculated that their national and political interests will be much better served with Donald Trump in the White House.

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Coogee’s landmark Roslyn mansion is set for a redo after it sold for about $10.4 million.
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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.

Rashida Lowe and her husband Abel Hawkins sold their Leichhardt terrace in July, upsizing to a five-bedroom family home in Thornleigh.

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.

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Daly Cherry-Evans and the Kangaroos haven’t played a Test since 2019.

‘It’s Nate’s jersey’: DCE concedes Cleary will wear No.7 for Kangaroos

Daly Cherry-Evans admits his only chance of representing Australia against New Zealand and Tonga is if the Penrith captain requires surgery at the end of the season.

Chad Warner has established himself as one of the game’s elite talents this year

Warner brothers: Swan tips younger siblings to be future AFL stars

Forget the acclaimed Sydney Swans academy – the Warner family back garden in Perth is poised to become one of the biggest producers of AFL talent in the game.

Why the heat is on Heeney in the grand final

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.

After the Koula concussion, the NRL’s cookie-cutter kick-offs need to change
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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
Adam Pengilly

Sports reporter

Daniel Ricciardo on the grid prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Singapore at Marina Bay Street Circuit.
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‘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.

Sandon Smith was a popular man on Saturday night after struggling a week earlier.

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.

Angus Crichton hits the bag at Roosters training.

‘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?”

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