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The high price of withdrawing a bullied child from a private school

Parents say schools are financially penalising them when they withdraw children due to bullying

Parents say schools are financially penalising them - and some are being made to sign non-disclosure agreements - if they withdraw their children due to being bullied.

Jim Chalmers to deliver first consecutive Labor budget surpluses since Paul Keating

Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivers the 2023-24 federal budget. At the time, he forecast a deficit of $13.9 billion.

The federal government will use the figures to argue it is keeping inflation at bay.

The lingering influence of Tony Abbott and Peta Credlin on Peter Dutton

Ten years after leaving office, the former prime minister and his chief of staff are still playing a role in federal Liberal Party politics – and not everyone is happy about it.

Lebanese and Palestinian men hold portraits of Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah as they shout slogans during a protest against his assassination in the southern port city of Sidon, Lebanon.

Hezbollah is damaged, not finished. But what will Iran do about it?

So Israel has extinguished Hezbollah’s leader. These types of conflicts aren’t won simply by killing the leadership.

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Demonstrators mourn slain Hezbollah leader at protests in Sydney

A protestor holds an image of slain Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah at a protest in Sydney on Sunday.

Amid escalating Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon, protesters in Sydney joined demonstrations in cities around the world in opposition Israel’s bombing campaign.

Inside Sydney airport workers’ alleged botched smuggling of 100kg of cocaine

Five men were arrested over an alleged $40m bungled cocaine importation at Sydney Airport.

Horseracing codewords, plans to recruit new crooked airport staff and drug smugglers in South Africa are at the centre of accusations against a group of Sydney men.

The Sydney juror, the murder trial and the employer’s threats

The juror, who worked in an inner west clothing shop, was involved in an eight-week murder trial. She faced losing her job for “failing to fulfil her working hours”.

NASA animation of a comet.

Under a ‘second moon’, a three-act spectacular comet show is under way

As Earth recruits a rare cosmic visitor, a three-act light show is on display for the next month with a blazing comet. Here’s how to spot it.

The fashion designers thinking beyond clothing racks in remarkable ways

In 2020, Sener Besim launched a jewellery line

From futuristic engraving to re-using fabrics, four fashion designers reveal how they adapt to an ever-changing world.

The lofty renovation behind the beachside house that earns $450,000 a year

La Palma

The beautifully renovated house is on the market with a price guide of $13.5 million.

Why we need to make the ASX great again

It’s no secret that the number of companies on the ASX is shrinking faster than a packet of Tim Tams. Here’s how we can stop it.

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Nelson Asofa-Solomona (right) embraces Jared Waerea-Hargreaves.

Storm seek fast-tracked Asofa-Solomona judiciary hearing for grand final miracle

The Kiwi hitman is facing near-insurmountable odds if Melbourne decide to mount a case at the judiciary. But the Storm want a swift resolution either way.

Tracy Bevan: ‘We always say that if it’s for charity, there are no calories!’

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The director of the McGrath Foundation shares her day on a plate.

I got divorced after 23 years. It took a while before I was ready to date again

The owner of fashion label Viktoria & Woods, Margie Woods, opens up about finding love again after the end of her marriage.

The type of clothing this designer thinks should be banned on planes

Erin Deering goes as far to say it should be “illegal”.

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NRL 2024

Ivan Cleary is not happy with the bunker’s interpretations.

‘Terrible, no understanding’: Abdo annoyed at Cleary’s Bunker outburst

In an explosive start to grand final week, the league has made a decision on the Panthers coach after his criticism of match officials following a controversial call in the preliminary final.

Josh Addo-Carr’s future will be determined at a meeting on Friday.
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Why the Bulldogs don’t want Addo-Carr to play in annual Koori Knockout

Canterbury have been treating Josh Addo-Carr with a level of respect they have not necessarily received from him in recent times.

Sydney

Before and after mining under a wetland in the Sydney catchment

Once healthy creeks in Sydney catchment have become dead zones. We now know why

New research provides scientific evidence that longwall mining is draining endangered upland swamps, eroding water quality and creating fire risk.

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NSW schools’ behaviour crisis: Assaults, sexual offences surge

New crime statistics show a rise in assaults in schools over two years.

About 2300 assaults were reported across the state’s private and public schools in the year to June.

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The big switch coming for cruise ships heading to White Bay

NSW Transport Minister Jo Haylen and federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek at White Bay Cruise Terminal.

Cruise ships berthing in Sydney’s inner west will soon be required to hook up to onshore electricity while in port, following years of community complaints about pollution.

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Hemmes family seeks $19 million from Sydney Metro in court fight

Hemmes’ famiily company says the value of its Ivy entertainment precinct has been reduced by the Metro project.

The family company of hospitality mogul Justin Hemmes argues the value of its Ivy entertainment precinct will be reduced by land acquisitions for a station next door.

Elderly man on mobility scooter killed in alleged hit-and-run

Sean Rafter has been charged with dangerous driving after allegedly killing an 87-year-old with his ute in Penrith.

Hubertus Mallens, 87, has been identified as the victim of an alleged hit-and-run in Penrith. A 48-year-old man is in custody over his death.

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Rachel Waller at New York Fashion Week.

‘I started modelling again at the age of 61’: The reality of being a model and mother

Rachel Waller took a 40-year career break. Five other models reveal how they’ve juggled life in front of the camera with having children.

Beare Park “Joyce” dress, $820. Venroy “Balconette” bikini top, $140. Model’s own jeans.

Australia may be the birthplace of the ugg boot, but we are leading the fashion stakes

“We are not fussy and we are not pretentious. The same applies to the way that we dress.”

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Property

Winning bidder Jingiing Shao (right) with her son Saimi Shao and mother Julie Wei.

Interstate buyer outbids local renter for $4 million East Lindfield house

The four-bedroom house last sold for $1,585,000 in 2006, records show, more than doubling in price on Saturday after three buyers competed for it at auction.

Kurt Bridde, 44, with his children Izabelle, 10, and Levi, 7, in their Casula home.

How people keep up in Sydney’s most mortgage-stressed suburb

Home owners are dipping into their superannuation, taking up second jobs and cutting out takeaway entirely to make ends meet.

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A ticking time bomb: Can Cleary’s shoulder survive one more game?

The champion halfback kept a hand problem secret for a fortnight. But it’s the shoulder which will be most scrutinised as he was warned it could go in the first minute of the decider.

The obstruction call against Penrith that had Ivan Cleary up in arms.

Ivan Cleary’s Bunker blast was on the money – here’s why

The Panthers coach doesn’t whinge about referees for fun. By the letter of the law, his complaint over the Bunker’s decision to disallow Sunia Turuva’s try for obstruction was justified.

Nelson Asofa-Solomona (right) embraces Jared Waerea-Hargreaves.

Storm seek fast-tracked Asofa-Solomona judiciary hearing for grand final miracle

The Kiwi hitman is facing near-insurmountable odds if Melbourne decide to mount a case at the judiciary. But the Storm want a swift resolution either way.

Ivan Cleary is not happy with the bunker’s interpretations.

‘Terrible, no understanding’: Abdo annoyed at Cleary’s Bunker outburst

In an explosive start to grand final week, the league has made a decision on the Panthers coach after his criticism of match officials following a controversial call in the preliminary final.

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The Wallabies are improving. So where does Joseph Suaalii fit in?

If you look beyond the final Rugby Championship standings, Joe Schmidt’s side has achieved several big ticks. It’s not immediately obvious how they accommodate the big-money code-hopper.

Robbie Fox was one of the few Swans who flew the flag on Saturday.

‘One game won’t define us’: Shell-shocked Swans search for a silver lining

As difficult as it was to look at the bigger picture after a 60-point grand final defeat, Robbie Fox believes Sydney made major advancements in 2024.

The Panthers overcame a slow start to overwhelm the Storm on Friday night.

Why the Panthers will be pretty in pink for the decider

Not since top grade rugby league started in Australia in 1908 has a team ever wore a pink jersey in a grand final. But that’s about to change - and it will spark a million-dollar rush from Penrith fans.

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