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Workers driven out of inner-city suburbs amid housing crisis

The housing crisis is triggering an exodus in the eastern suburbs, inner west and lower north shore.

The $143m sitting idle on ‘forgotten’ Opal cards

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Despite the rising cost of living, a huge amount of credit is sitting on nearly 18 million Opal cards that have not been used in more than a year.

Revealed: The number of students each university will lose under crackdown

NSW will lose almost 13,000 students, representing a hit of hundreds of millions of dollars in direct revenue. See the full list.

Ali Rahimi allegedly decieved his wife into travelling to Pakistan to visit family, before abandoning her there without her passport.

He told his wife they’d visit family. Now he’s accused of leaving her overseas

A Sydney tiler has been charged with human trafficking after allegedly tricking his wife into travelling to Pakistan and leaving her there without her passport.

MP denies being drunk and in underwear outside parliament at 4am

Gareth Ward has denied being drunk and in his underwear when he showed up at parliament in the early hours of the morning in July.

Gareth Ward said he had gone to the NSW Parliament House in the early hours of July 21 after locking himself out of his apartment.

Back to Camelot: Caroline Kennedy set to leave Australia within months

After a long stint surfing, racing cars and hosting power brokers, the US ambassador is wrapping up and getting ready to head home.

Negative gearing has not caused the housing crisis, so curbing it isn’t the solution

Negative gearing can be a gamble

Widely perceived as a tax rort that has blown up our housing market, the objective truth is it is nothing of the sort.

Dutton has a peculiar obsession with details. Perhaps he could offer some of his own

Peter Dutton is often short on detail.

We know Peter Dutton likes calling for details, but when it comes to his plan for a nuclear revolution? Well ...

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Risk v reward: Albanese weighs up negative gearing changes

A new report shows more than 120,000 voters in marginal seats are negatively geared – and reveals where the most people are using the property tax concession.

Sydney Swans fans celebrate after the siren against Port Adelaide.

Why a Swans win will just be part of the natural order

Sydney won’t be shocked when the Swans win the AFL grand final. We’re just better at Aussie rules than anyone, especially Victorians.

Peter FitzSimons
Peter FitzSimons

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However you slice it, it’s inevitable which teams are going to make the grand final

James Tedesco and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves.

The Roosters and Sharks have to throw convention out the door if they’re to trouble the two premiership heavyweights.

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‘Disappointed’ Meninga weighs into Ponga, Kangaroos standoff

Australian coach Mal Meninga has taken Kalyn Ponga to task after the Knights star prioritised pre-season training over an Australian jersey.

Israel preparing for possible ground invasion of Lebanon, says army chief

The aftermath of an Israeli airstrike that hit a car mechanic’s shop in Jiyeh, Lebanon on Wednesday.

The chief of Israel’s army has told troops that the latest airstrikes were designed to pave the way for a possible ground attack.

Who is behind Kamala Harris’ rise? Silicon Valley’s wealthiest woman, for starters

Laurene Powell Jobs, founder and president of Emerson Collective, right, introduces US Vice President Kamala Harris at the “In Her Hands” event in Los Angeles, California, in 2022.

The alliance between Kamala Harris and Laurene Powell Jobs is a genuine friendship that has thrust the press-shy billionaire into the political spotlight.

I’m just about to turn 75. Is it too late to top up my super?

Topping up your super can be beneficial, but it’s important to ascertain if it makes financial sense.

Noel Whittaker
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Disk jockeys are advertised as being present in every corner of your holiday.

Spare me: 20 of the most annoying trends in travel

Whether it’s “forest bathing”, “glamping” or pillow menus, here are 20 ridiculous holiday trends that no real person should ever take seriously.

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The restaurants (and dishes) Zan Rowe loves

Broccoli pizza at Harley & Rose.

The ABC presenter shares favourite food finds in Melbourne, Sydney and beyond.

Why we should absolutely celebrate these two shows

The two series have reached their fourth season, showing how great shows can find their groove.

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Jesse Ramien is set to be ruled out.

Injury dramas for Sharks with Ramien set to be ruled out, Iro in doubt

Cronulla could be without their two starting centres for this week’s grand final qualifier against the Panthers.

Billy Magoulias in the NSW Cup final in 2019

Five years ago, Billy and his boot were the toast of Newtown. On Sunday, he wants to remind people why

Five years after he orchestrated back-to-back finals victories for the Newtown Jets, Billy Magoulias is back to take down the Bears.

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NSW Education Minister Prue Car refuses to sign a new funding deal with the federal government.
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Double or nothing: Why NSW rejected billions for public school children

The funding stand-off comes as total number of permanent and temporary teachers has gone backwards in NSW.

Man arrested over Marrickville stabbing death

A man has been arrested over the alleged stabbing murder of Sitaleki Filihiahekava.

Detectives have arrested a 31-year-old man at the end of a two-day manhunt following the stabbing death of a gifted rugby league player in front of his family.

‘Orwellian’: Racing NSW under fire over culture and conduct

Racing NSW chief executive Peter V’landys has dismissed allegations made against the organisation as untested and an attempt to smear him.

The powerful regulator has been accused of acting as a “lawless organisation” as it faces claims it tried to identify whistleblowers to a parliamentary inquiry.

A rail line used by 60,000 people a day is about to close. Now its shuttle trains are delayed

The 12-month closure of the Bankstown line will start on Monday, forcing commuters to take replacement buses.

The state government has blamed the delay to the T6 shuttle trains on recent industrial action by rail workers.

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Paedophile swim coach Dick Caine dies in hospital

Dick Caine outside Bankstown police station in 2022.

The 78-year-old’s death comes a month after a court found he raped and sexually abused six of his teenage students in the 1970s and ’80s.

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Entrepreneur’s Point Piper trophy home hits market for $100 million

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James Tedesco and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves.
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However you slice it, it’s inevitable which teams are going to make the grand final

The Roosters and Sharks have to throw convention out the door if they’re to trouble the two premiership heavyweights.

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Sydney Swans fans celebrate after the siren against Port Adelaide.

Why a Swans win on Saturday will just be part of the natural order

Sydney won’t be shocked when the Swans win the AFL grand final. We’re just better at Aussie rules than anyone, especially Victorians.

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Kalyn Ponga.

‘Disappointed’ Meninga weighs into Ponga, Kangaroos standoff

Australian coach Mal Meninga has taken Kalyn Ponga to task after the Knights star prioritised pre-season training over an Australian jersey.

AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon.

AFL grand final could be the highest rating of all time: Dillon hits back at V’landys

With contestants from Queensland and NSW, and the traditional AFL states all watching, this could be the most-watched grand final ever.

Jesse Ramien is set to be ruled out.

Injury dramas for Sharks with Ramien set to be ruled out, Iro in doubt

Cronulla could be without their two starting centres for this week’s grand final qualifier against the Panthers.

Tough calls: Swans coach John Longmire and Callum Mills.

Swans skipper Callum Mills ruled out of grand final

The Sydney captain did everything asked of him at Wednesday’s closed training session at the SCG, but the club announced in the afternoon that Mills would not play in the season decider.

Zach Fittler playing for the NSW under 16s in 2022.

‘He is chasing his dream’: Son of rugby league legend signs with Waratahs

Carrying one of the most famous names in league, Zach Fittler is striking out on his own journey after signing a two-year deal to play rugby for NSW.

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