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‘Undercooking it’: Former chief planner says site for Sydney’s next ‘mini-city’ clear
Sydney Olympic Park is home to 3000 residents, but the local authority wants to up it to 13,000. The former chief planner says it can take 70,000.
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Trade unions
‘Let’s make some money together’: Inside the CFMEU’s bribery scandal
Sometimes a foot was tapped, other times it was a little kick – either way, the cash was passed under the table to the union boss.
Opinion
Australia votes
Think this election’s ageing voter problem was bad? It’s only going to get worse
There’s been a variety of reasons offered for why the number of informal votes among ageing Australians has almost tripled, but each one fails as an explanation.
Shane Wright
Senior economics correspondent
Analysis
State of Origin
Cleary, Moses and Latrell: How the Blues’ star trio burned the Maroons
The hype over the Blues backline proved on the money in NSW’s strong win at Suncorp Stadium.
Analysis
NRL 2025
State of Origin I player ratings: Who fired and who fizzled in Game One
We rate the performance of every player who entered the fray at Suncorp Stadium.
Analysis
For subscribers
Gamble on Daley looks like it’s paying off handsomely
The Blues’ hierarchy took a risk. But Laurie Daley out-coached Billy Slater on his return to the Origin arena.
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Health
‘Very serious’: Health charity investigated after Las Vegas trip
Senior bosses from a taxpayer-funded regional health service will meet government bodies to respond to allegations it spent thousands on international trips while turning away patients.
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Crime
Man arrested after elderly father dies in Sydney house fire
Retired music teacher Edward “Ted” Grantham, 80, died in the inner west blaze. Police tracked down his son, Christopher, almost 16 hours later.
‘See you in heaven’: Four Palestinians killed storming UN food warehouse in Gaza
In a desperate attempt to get something to eat, hundreds of people burst into the warehouse, shouting and shoving each other and even ripping off pieces of the building to get inside.
‘Disappointed’ Musk splits with Trump, says key tax bill undermines DOGE
After stepping back from politics, the world’s richest man says he is disappointed by the US president’s “big, beautiful bill”, which raises the debt ceiling by $US4 trillion.
Opinion
Sunday Life
During a dark period, I wrote a book. The pain is still palpable
Moving overseas gave me the space to examine what it means to be Australian.
Brooke Boney
Gamilaroi woman, journalist and presenter
‘Journey of betrayal’: Deborra-Lee Furness opens up on Jackman split
The Australian actor has issued an emotional public statement just days after filing for divorce.
Bloodied, bruised Moses aims up with most surprising play of all
Of all the predictions about how Nathan Cleary and Mitchell Moses would combine as the ultimate blue-chip NSW halves pairing, not one nailed it.
The match-defining moment in hoodoo-smashing Popyrin’s Roland-Garros triumph
Alexei Popyrin has surged into the third round of the French Open for the first time as he continues to defy his underwhelming record at the claycourt major.
The keywords that will help sell your house for an extra $118,000
The price premium narrowed slightly while the property market was cooling last year, but the gap never disappeared entirely.
Inside the art fair where you can nab a collectible piece for just $100
The Incognito Art Show offers art works for $100 a piece – but you won’t know who the artist is until you’ve bought the piece.
New snack series is a delicious way to try five of Sydney’s top restaurants for less
Hatted restaurants Viand, Firepop and 20 Chapel are among the line-up using a surprise ingredient to create limited-edition dishes from $9.
How beauty giants are battling it out for Australian shoppers
Since entering the Australian market a decade ago, Sephora has struggled to dominate the beauty market, with stiff competition from Mecca.
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State of Origin
These 2025 Blues are just too damn classy for Queensland
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
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STATE OF ORIGIN
Daley 80 minutes away from Origin redemption as Blues steamroll Maroons
NSW picked up under Laurie Daley where they left off under Michael Maguire last year – with a dominant win at Suncorp Stadium which has them 80 minutes away from a second straight series win.
New year, same narrative for Maroons to rewrite after Blues bullying
There was an eerie sense of déjà vu in the way Queensland were blown off the park in the opening 40 minutes, and it is a matter they must address.
Sydney
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Planning
Momentum builds to overhaul major housing handbrake
Labor and the Liberals are working together to reform controversial planning laws, but suspicions of an ambush remain.
Schools boss paid friend $100,000 for two months’ work, ICAC hears
ICAC’s investigation into former School Infrastructure NSW boss Anthony Manning heard he had a “command and control” management style that led to hiring rules being broken.
Newington principal responds after student fails to halt co-ed plan
The 162-year-old college plans to admit girls in the junior school from next year and become fully co-ed by 2033.
Christian pastor from controversial rehab arrested over alleged fake drug records
Ross Pene, who claims links to Hillsong and C3 churches, ran a rehab centre on the Mid North Coast for men accused of serious crimes.
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Courts
Kiama MP told alleged rape victim ‘he’d take care of him’, court told
The political staffer said he felt “dirty” and “confused” after allegedly being raped by Gareth Ward in his Potts Point apartment in 2015.
Politics
Analysis
Political leadership
Voters cleared out dead wood like Dutton. Ley cleared the rest
Sussan Ley has promoted allies but retained key conservatives in a big refreshment of the Coalition’s shadow frontbench.
Business
Australia’s $1.5 billion junk pile of brand-new online purchases
The amount of unsold goods being thrown out has surged since 2021, and a key reason is the growth in returns of online purchases.
World
How a drone battle between India and Pakistan kick-started a new Asian arms race
Four days of fighting in May marked the first time the nuclear-armed neighbours have used unmanned aerial vehicles at scale against each other.
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Property
The nine hottest properties on the market right now
No matter where you are in Australia there’s a luxury home to suit you.
Where to buy an investment property that earns more than you do
Some home owners made higher paper capital gains over the past year compared to their salary.
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Lifestyle
Why Meghan is convinced her new business venture will make her a billionaire
In the latest episode of her podcast, the Duchess of Sussex says she was taught to feel guilty about having a lot of money.
Culture
Taylor Swift didn’t win a thing at this year’s AMAs. Her fans have some theories
Taylor Swift was a no-show at the AMAs and didn’t win even one category, prompting a Swiftie investigation.
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State of Origin
The gamble on Daley looks like it’s paying off handsomely
The Blues’ hierarchy took a risk. But Laurie Daley out-coached Billy Slater on his return to the Origin arena.
Analysis
State of Origin
Off-colour and overstretched … and that was just Maroons’ jerseys
The material they wore at Lang Park on Wednesday night, when stretched, lost its colour. The men inside, when stretched, lost their lifeblood.
Analysis
State of Origin
Cleary, Moses and Latrell. How the Blues’ star trio burned the Maroons
The hype over the Blues backline proved on the money in NSW’s strong win at Suncorp Stadium.
Analysis
State of Origin
State of Origin I player ratings: How Blues and Maroons fared in Game One
We rate the performance of every player on the field for State of Origin I.
Who’s the dominant half? Bloodied, bruised Moses aims up with most surprising play of all
Of all the predictions about how Nathan Cleary and Mitchell Moses would combine as the ultimate blue-chip NSW halves pairing, not one nailed it.
Daley 80 minutes away from Origin redemption after Blues steamroll Maroons
NSW picked up under Laurie Daley where they left off under Michael Maguire last year – with a dominant win at Suncorp Stadium which has them 80 minutes away from a second straight series victory.
Chammas at Origin
State of Origin
NRL to remove Meninga from Ashes series with Fittler, Smith and Walters in the frame
The NRL does not want Meninga to coach Australia at the end-of-season Ashes Series in England and instead want him to focus on building the Bears roster.
Have Your Say
These 2025 Blues are just too damn classy for Queensland
Not an Origin games for the ages, but NSW proved they had more than enough for their Origin rivals.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
