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Planning
Revealed: The number of new homes coming to your Sydney suburb
Some parts of Sydney’s north and east have had their housing targets tripled and quadrupled under figures released by the state government today.
Breaking
Missing person
Phone found in fresh search for body of Samantha Murphy
Police have been searching a dam several kilometres south of where the 51-year-old mother’s phone last pinged.
The property boasted space for ‘extraordinary home’. Its owner has copped a record fine
A Sydney woman illegally cleared hectares of native vegetation to make a site for a house and space for her family to drive their cars.
‘I cancelled more than 6300 visas’: Dutton hits back at allegations on X
After an exclusive story was published by the Herald during question time, the opposition leader was quick to respond on social media.
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General insurance
Pumping insurance premiums: Are loyalty discounts a mug’s game?
An insurance giant has been accused of telling customers they were receiving loyalty discounts when it wasn’t cheaper insurance at all.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
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Immigration
Dutton’s department released two men convicted of aiding killers
Government documents also show that 102 convicted sex offenders were released into the community during the six years when Dutton held the relevant portfolio.
Kamala Harris gaining swing-state voters’ trust as Biden’s surrogate
If she continues to rise in popularity, the US vice president could neutralise Republican attacks on Biden’s age and mental acuity.
News Corp begins staff purge as restructure takes shape
Rupert Murdoch’s Australian publishing empire has begun the painful task of shedding long-serving journalists amid falling revenues across the media industry.
Opinion
Donald Trump
Of Trump trial’s sleazy cast, one actor performed best
During this historic trial, one person exhibited a strength of character the others plainly lack.
Bill Wyman
Columnist
Only three men have played for both the Wallabies and All Blacks. A fourth is set to join them
Kiwi-turned-Queenslander Alex Hodgman is on track to become one of the rarest things in trans-Tasman sport: a Wallablack.
‘Heartbroken’ family hits out online after marathon runner loses Olympic battle
Six women qualified for three spots, with one Olympic marathon runner who missed out accusing Athletics Australia of breaking its selection criteria.
‘It’s every kid’s dream’: Why Edwards’ Origin journey has been a marathon not a sprint
It’s been a long road from the bush town of Dorrigo to State of Origin for Dylan Edwards. But the friends, family and former teammates who were there at the start have enjoyed every step.
Opinion
Parenting
I regularly travel for work. Why do people keep asking who’s looking after my child?
These questions are no doubt benign in their intention. But my husband also travels for work, and I’m willing to bet no one asks him who has our daughter.
Melissa Singer
National fashion editor
Opinion
Dating
What I learnt from watching the Ashley Madison doco with my husband
Dating is surely something that should remain solidly human, but AI is shifting the ground rules.
Cherie Gilmour
Freelance writer
Did Miranda July just write ‘the first great perimenopause novel’?
Writer, director and actor Miranda July has achieved the impossible with her new novel.
Five of the world’s best new (or revamped) train journeys
A new version of the Orient Express, an extended Australian epic and high-speed trip through South-East Asia are some of the highlights.
This ‘outrageously delicious’ saucy dinner is your one-pan answer to chicken satay
Plus two more budget-friendly one-pots including a generous home-style Greek chicken and rice recipe and a rich red wine and tomato beef ragu.
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Oil
Exxon’s battle against climate activism comes to a head tonight
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Just in
NRL 2024
‘If anyone thinks I’m a racist, I can’t control that’: Leniu opens up on Vegas fallout
NSW debutant says he isn’t expecting retaliation from Brisbane teammates of Ezra Mam in the Origin opener, but won’t back down from the confrontation against the Maroons.
‘I’m trying to look after my family’: Haas breaks silence over dad’s drugs arrest
The NSW Blues star has spoken for the first time since his father, Gregor, was arrested over alleged links to a Mexican cartel and plans to smuggle methamphetamines into Indonesia.
Sydney
‘Yelling and screaming’: Man stabbed to death in eastern suburbs, woman arrested
Investigators believe the fatal stabbing at a suburban home in Sydney’s east on Tuesday night was domestic violence.
Emergency departments are busier than ever. Here’s how your hospital stacks up
Emergency waiting times at two of the state’s biggest hospitals have skyrocketed as the system buckles under “unprecedented pressure”.
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Courts
Acid bath killer murdered pregnant wife who had wanted to leave him
Arnima Hayat told her friends Meraj Zafar was violent and she regretted marrying him. He now admits he killed the 19-year-old.
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Domestic violence
The ADVO hearing that could have saved a two-year-old boy
A Lismore man last week killed his two-year-old son Rowan in a murder-suicide that shocked the state.
Australian students are failing science. Can you answer these year 6 questions?
The latest National Assessment Program report found about a third of year 6 students say they do not have science lessons every week.
Politics
Analysis
Immigration
Higher tolerance for rapists fighting deportation, but zero tolerance for facts
Australians should have zero tolerance for rape and sexual assault. But when Charles William Davidson had to answer for 59 sex offences, he was shown clemency instead.
Business
It could cost you thousands, so how do you pick a good super fund?
Many of us don’t think twice about what super fund we get put in, but poor performance can cost you thousands. Here’s what you should look out for.
World
How Netanyahu split with Biden and the Democrats
Nothing has shattered progressives’ sympathy for Israel like Netanyahu’s rhetoric and actions, Democrats say, particularly the high civilian death toll in Gaza.
Opinion
Yes, you can save money and still enjoy life. Here’s how
Paridhi Jain
Money contributor
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Property
The Australians who have at least 50 per cent of their wealth tied up in property
Research into the makeup of Australians’ wealth has revealed whose home is the highest proportion of their net worth.
The type of home that’s only getting more expensive
Two key statistics indicate that Australia’s housing affordability crisis will continue to worsen, even as governments scramble to ease supply constraints.
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Lifestyle
Australia’s fashion world record that no one should be proud of
Fed a diet of fast fashion, Australian consumers buy more new clothes than any other country. And more steps are needed to tackle waste.
Culture
With streamers culling their libraries, Australia’s TV history is being erased
Two recent Australian TV series, Paper Dolls and One Night, are no longer available to watch. Dig further and the issue becomes more concerning.
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Sport
Only three men have played for both the Wallabies and All Blacks. A fourth is set to join them
Kiwi-turned-Queenslander Alex Hodgman is on track to become one of the rarest things in trans-Tasman sport: a Wallablack.
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State of Origin
Nicho Hynes sits out day one of Blues training on Sharks’ advice
Nathan Cleary was a surprise spectator at NSW’s first training session for this year’s Origin series, but the man picked to replace him didn’t work out with the side.
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Australian soccer
‘He’s got the quality ... now it’s time for him to show it’: Socceroos coach throws down gauntlet to Irankunda
The most hyped young talent in the Australian game is in line to make his long-awaited debut next week as part of a new-look squad picked by Graham Arnold.
‘I’m trying to look after my family’: Payne Haas breaks silence over dad’s drugs arrest
The NSW Blues star has spoken for the first time since his father, Gregor, was arrested over alleged links to a Mexican cartel and plans to smuggle methamphetamines into Indonesia.
Nine tries in four starts: Will Wallabies unleash the ‘Junkyard Dog’?
Reds rookie Tim Ryan has become a cult hero with a series of sizzling tries that have to be seen to be believed. And he is NSW’s problem this week.
‘If anyone thinks I’m a racist, I can’t control that’: Leniu opens up on Vegas fallout
NSW debutant says he isn’t expecting retaliation from Brisbane teammates of Ezra Mam in the Origin opener, but won’t back down from the confrontation against the Maroons.
‘It’s every kid’s dream’: Why Edwards’ Origin journey has been a marathon not a sprint
It’s been a long road from the bush town of Dorrigo to State of Origin for Dylan Edwards. But the friends, family and former teammates who were there at the start have enjoyed every step.
Have Your Say
Inside the Blues campaign: Why Maguire wants the spirit of ’85
The NSW coach has called on past glories to inspire his team for the 2024 State of Origin series.
Roy Masters
Sports Columnist
