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Negative gearing
Negative gearing in Labor’s sights as PM readies for election battle
The government has asked Treasury officials for expert advice on possible changes after years of dispute over billions of dollars in tax benefits.
Analysis
Political leadership
If Albanese wants this fight, he’ll need to gear up for a big one
Negative gearing is a totemic policy because of the way any attempt at reform can be turned into an assault on aspiration or a scare about a tax grab.
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Political donations
Labor slams teals over spending as movement targets Dutton’s seat
Dutton holds his seat of Dickson by a thin 1.7 per cent margin from Labor, which could get a leg-up from teal candidate preferences.
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Crime
Cocaine worth hundreds of thousands of dollars was left in a Sydney park. It wasn’t there for long
Police allege the notorious gang known as The Commission used car parks, suburban streets and parks across the city to sell an eye-watering amount of cocaine.
Ken went for knee surgery. Three days later, he was dead
The 62-year-old went into cardiac arrest after a routine procedure at a private hospital in regional NSW.
The homeowners most likely to fall behind on their mortgage
Interest rates are putting pressure on home borrowers, but some are feeling the pinch more deeply and have fewer options to manage.
Households surge ahead in rooftop solar as renewable projects break bottleneck
Consumers installed four times more electricity generation through rooftop solar in the first half of this year than all commercial projects combined.
Does it really matter if I lie about my new job title on LinkedIn?
Even if your role is a company’s equivalent of a different position, you still need to be careful, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.
Opinion
Supermarkets
The cruellest part? Coles and Woolworths appeared to target battlers
In their duopoly, the supermarkets have a licence to print money. That license is premised on them not bleeding the Australian public dry.
Allan Fels
Former chairman Australian Competition and Consumer Commission
Biden to UN: ‘Some things are more important than staying in power’
In his farewell address to the UN as president, Biden defended his foreign policy record and warned about the dangers of AI.
Analysis
Childcare
What the evidence says about sending kids to childcare
Many parents feel guilty about outsourcing the care of their children, but it may actually help child development.
Opinion
Crime
I’ve treated too many like Pelicot to be horrified by mass rape
As a forensic psychologist, I have encountered many sexual predators. All found ways to justify their acts.
Ahona Guha
Psychologist
They’re getting the ‘best front-rower in the world’. Now Hull KR just hope he stays on the field
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves’ future employers have good reason to be tuning into Friday’s preliminary final from the north of England.
Opinion
Wallabies
Did the Wallabies just miss their best chance to end Bledisloe drought?
A generation of kids has grown up without seeing Australia win the Bledisloe Cup. What is the future of the famous contest?
Iain Payten
Senior Sports Reporter
‘The hottest ticket in town’: Swans fans struggle to land grand final seats at MCG
The Swans’ allocation of just 17,500 tickets for Saturday’s AFL grand final means many of the club’s supporters are missing out on prized seats.
Dr Karl reveals his former life as a ‘drug-crazed hippie’
Australia’s favourite science guy reveals that he’s led quite the life, in his new memoir.
Opinion
Tips & advice
Taxi drivers upset with Ubers at the airport? Cry me a river
I’ve been to a place where ride-share services are banned and, let me tell you, it’s not pretty.
Ben Groundwater
Travel writer
Review
Potts Point
Fun times for less than $40? This Potts Point newcomer has you covered
Teddy offers budget-conscious specials, a daily happy hour and BYO Mondays, with a pretty vine-clad courtyard to boot.
NRL 2024
How ballet’s ‘Queen of Toes’ and a reverse booze ban saved Shark’s career
Toby Rudolf feared two days wandering around Amsterdam on holiday could end his career – until the “GOAT of toes” went to work on the prop.
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‘Can’t happen again’: Volkman opens up on Dragons transfer fiasco
Ronald Volkman has opened up about being in rugby league purgatory after the Dragons were fined $40,000 for their handling of his botched non-signing.
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Crime
The horrific Sydney pub attack that changed a woman’s life
It started as a normal night at work for a young bartender. It ended with a savage attack by a drunk and aggressive customer.
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Crime
Manhunt under way after rugby league player stabbed in Marrickville
Sitaleki Filihiahekava was left to die in front of horrified family members and diners when he was attacked on a bustling Marrickville Road.
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Australia votes
Revealed: The TV presenter looking to take on Zali Steggall in Warringah
After more than a decade with Tabcorp, endurance swimmer Jaimee Rogers has lodged her nomination forms with the Liberal Party intending to win back the blue-ribbon electorate.
The next Sydney sites in line for more housing revealed
About 1100 new homes will be delivered across surplus public land in Sydney and Newcastle as part of the Labor government’s land audit.
Sydney’s grand ferries’ use-by date is set as fleet goes electric
The major plans to electrify the state-owned ferry fleet also have consequences for the vessels synonymous with Sydney.
Politics
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Interest rates
RBA says not to expect rate cuts soon and can’t rule out a recession
The RBA has kept interest rates at 4.35 per cent, saying while inflation will fall, it is unlikely to be “sustainably” low for some time.
Business
Is Australian-made good enough? These CEOs want you to check the fine print
The makers of iconic Aussie brands Weet-Bix, SPC, Mayver’s peanut butter and Norco milk are urging shoppers to check whether something is Australian-owned, not just Australian-made.
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US Votes 2024
Harris v Trump: What deadlocked poll reveals about race for White House
Kamala Harris made steady gains in late July and August that have since seemed to slow, suggesting she’s mostly consolidated her potential support.
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Property
Family splash $9.3m on one of only two houses for sale in Greenwich
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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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.
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Wellbeing
Is the running boom making you feel exhausted too?
Nearly half of Australians feel stressed by the pressure to appear “well”, even if they’re already ticking the boxes of wellbeing.
Culture
Cat Power sings Bob Dylan, and hopes she won’t be booed like he was
It was 1966 and folk fans didn’t want what “Bad Boy Bob” was offering. This time around, they know what to expect from one of his biggest fans.
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‘You don’t knock back the Australian jersey’: Ponga snub should end Kangaroos career, legend says
After making himself unavailable for the end-of-year Tests to concentrate on pre-season with Newcastle, Kalyn Ponga should not be considered for international selection again, according to Bob McCarthy
Opinion
Wallabies
Did the Wallabies just miss their best chance to end Bledisloe drought?
A generation of kids has grown up without seeing Australia win the Bledisloe Cup. What is the future of the famous contest?
Iain Payten
Senior Sports Reporter
They’re getting the ‘best front-rower in the world’. Now Hull KR just hope he stays on the field
Jared Waerea-Hargreaves’ future employers have good reason to be tuning into Friday night ’s preliminary final from the north of England.
Heeney confidant Capper can’t bear to see Swans lose another grand final
Warwick Capper’s flamboyant style was a winner in Sydney before a big-money move to Brisbane. But there’s one club – and one player – closer to his heart for Saturday’s decider.
NRL hits Addo-Carr with $12,000 fine, four-game ban over drugs drama
The NRL’s proposed sanction of Canterbury winger Josh Addo-Carr will have an additional sting due to a previous incident at last year’s Koori Knockout.
How ballet’s ‘Queen of Toes’ and a reverse booze ban saved Shark’s career
Toby Rudolf feared two days wandering around Amsterdam on holiday could end his career – until the “GOAT of toes” went to work on the Cronulla prop.
Longmire picks his way through 15 minutes of fame in flawless fashion
Logan McDonald should be fit to play Brisbane while Callum Mills has still to prove himself, but the Swans coach managed to say nothing consequential enough to become a distraction in his quest for a second AFL flag.
Have Your Say
The play that proved Keary is running the Roosters again
In his final days in the red, white and blue, and with halfback Sam Walker sidelined, the veteran half has emerged as their most important player.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
