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Gender equality
Bill loses protections for gay teachers, students in bid to win over opponents
Sydney MP Alex Greenwich’s long-promised equality bill will finally be debated in the NSW parliament. But it is likely to cause divisions.
‘White man fight back’: Stunned locals watch on as men march through town
Police broke up a crowd of about 50 people who had gathered holding a sign that read “white man fight back”.
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Tobacco
Budget bottom line goes up in smoke as black market reaps reward
Despite ever-increasing excise, tobacco taxes are falling short of forecasts and leaving a hole in the budget. Experts say a cut in tobacco tax may be needed.
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State Parliament
Police strip-searched 51 children in a year despite Labor’s promised review
It has been 12 months since the NSW police minister promised to review the strip-searching of children.
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Police
Cop who beat child abuse material possession charges wins reinstatement bid
Multiple courts have accepted the senior sergeant’s claim that the videos downloaded automatically without his knowledge.
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Title Deeds
Dealmaker lists Bellevue Hill home with ‘modest’ price guide of $45m
When a $45 million listing is considered “modest”, you know the trophy home market is operating in a different universe from the rest of Sydney.
‘It unleashes horrible hatred’: The price Bridget Brennan has paid for speaking up
At the start of her career, the ABC News Breakfast co-host was told she didn’t sound right for television. She’s since found her voice.
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Healthcare
‘It’s the Wild West’: Gift cards, free holidays and annual payments for NDIS referrals
One service provider spruiked $20 retail vouchers for NDIS client referrals. Ten or more referrals would be rewarded with an interstate getaway.
Ben Fordham, Jonesy and Amanda win big at radio industry awards
Brendan Jones and Amanda Keller have been named Best On-Air Team at the 35th annual Australian Commercial Radio & Audio Awards.
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Resolve Political Monitor
Here’s how the US election would pan out if Australians voted instead
Kamala Harris or Donald Trump will be the next president of the United States. Our exclusive poll reveals how they might fare if Australians were voting for them.
Opinion
Five Minutes with Fitz
There’s every chance William will be king, but George might have to be a London cabbie
Britain’s republican movement is growing, and its CEO believes the monarchy’s days are numbered.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Israel says it has a right to defend itself. But does it have a right to invade Lebanon?
The invasion of Lebanon by Israel’s forces has sparked heated debate about its legality under international law.
Opinion
Extreme weather
Warnings for sheep graziers and possible wind: Life as a weather obsessive
Does it look like rain? Is it cold enough for a jacket? Will the sheep graziers be OK? Compulsively checking the weather apps is a blessing and a curse.
Thomas Mitchell
Culture reporter
Opinion
Babies
Now that I’m done with child-rearing, I find babies revolting
Once, I felt indifference. These days my whole body reacts, my sphincter clenches, my gag reflex tickles, and I tremble as I recoil.
Amra Pajalic
Author
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Ask an expert
Should we sell or rent our elderly mother’s house?
Doing the calculations on the cost of renting versus selling a property can be necessary so you don’t get slugged with surprise taxes.
Paul Benson
Money contributor
The phone call that cost Kalyn Ponga a Kangaroos jersey
Some blame the Knights superstar’s perceived lack of versatility for his omission from the Australian squad, but nothing could be further from the truth.
Canpole Corner headlines Bathurst 1000’s colourful campsite circuit
The Great Race is just one great part of the week for the Mount Panorama faithful, with their oysters and backpack boom boxes and home-made Holden saloon doors.
The Supercars’ next-gen star who flew his own plane to Bathurst 1000
A win at Mount Panorama would put Will Brown within touching distance of a maiden championship, 18 years after first hopping behind the wheel of his mother’s Mini.
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Opinion
Want to test your friendships? I have devised the perfect formula
Kerri Sackville
Columnist and author
Kasey Chambers worked with her ex: ‘We did divorce better than we did marriage’
“It’s the first song we’ve written since we were no longer married. We wrote it via text, which is a better divorce way to do it!”
The final words to my dying grandmother which I’ll never forget
We kissed her cheeks, and told her again and again how much she was loved.
Sydney
End ‘lazy spaces’ and embrace grit: The woman tipped to succeed Clover wants a cooler Sydney
Back on the city council, environmentalist Jess Miller says Sydney needs to make better use of what it already has - and drop its obsession with “shiny” things.
This species is on the frontline of Australia’s extinction crisis. Some fear the fix will put a 150-year-old tradition at risk
The popular pastime could be curtailed to save at-risk native species from extinction.
Nightclub cancels weekly party citing ‘harassment’ by police
Club 77 has been ordered to hand over sales records and CCTV footage as police investigate whether people have been standing more than two abreast while waiting in the queue.
‘I’m lost for words’: Spectacular aurora paints Australian skies
Friday night’s aurora australis was the most dramatic display since May, and the most impressive in 15 years before that.
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Crime
Cocaine, assault rifle, $1m seized after ‘global crook’ set up labs in Sydney
A man with suspected links to the global drug trade flew into Sydney to set up drug labs - police allegedly found millions in drugs and heavy weapons in raids.
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Explainer
‘Very, very odd’: A physicist’s visit to an Iran nuclear facility
It’s shadowy, underground and back on the world’s radar. Could Tehran one day have nuclear weapons?
Opinion
Jews are being torn apart. If my sister were alive, even we wouldn’t be talking
It is becoming harder and harder for Jews like me to support Israel, given the scale of its vengeance for the October 7 atrocity.
Jenna Price
Columnist and academic
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Investigations
Liberal Party insiders line up pay day from Morrison government policy
A proposal for a $500 million data centre next to an ADF base has sparked fresh concerns about the behaviour of politicians after they leave parliament.
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Review
Video games
Zelda changes the game again with fresh, imaginative but retro adventure
Nintendo puts Princess Zelda in the role of hero for once, in a joyful and surprising fantasy adventure, with just the right mix of nostalgia and innovation.
World
AFL premiership player linked to illegal Bali massage parlour
Police raided the Flame Spa last month and allege therapists were offering illegal sexual services.
Opinion
160 million Americans will vote. Only 538 will choose the next president
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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Property
Architect buys long-admired Forest Lodge house in his street for $3m
The architect and his family were upsizing from another property in the same street, and had been coveting the property for some time.
Where it’s cheaper to find a home in Sydney than a year ago
Only a handful of sought-after areas have fallen over the past 12 months as Sydneysiders hit the limits of what they can afford.
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Lifestyle
‘They are like puppets’: What to know about postpartum psychosis
Postpartum psychosis affects between one and two women per 1000 births worldwide, but some experts believe this number may be higher.
Culture
The Instagram cake queen breaking the rules on Dessert Masters
Social media star Katherine Sabbath believes her non-traditional baking skills will give her an advantage on season two of the MasterChef spin-off.
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Pop culture
I hate to tell you, Emily, but that Paris romance won’t get any better
Genevieve Novak
Spectrum columnist
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Australian rugby
International arrest warrant issued for ex-Wallabies skipper Rocky Elsom
Elsom has been found guilty of forgery, use of forgery and misuse of corporate assets and sentenced to five years in prison by a court in France.
The phone call that cost Kalyn Ponga a Kangaroos jersey
Some blame the Knights superstar’s perceived lack of versatility for his omission from the Australian squad, but nothing could be further from the truth.
The Supercars’ next-gen star who flew his own plane to Bathurst 1000
A win at Mount Panorama on Sunday would put Will Brown within touching distance of a maiden championship, 18 years after first hopping behind the wheel of his mother’s Mini.
Ex-Wallabies half Gordon played his first game of league two months ago. Now he’s about to make history
There’s been plenty of movement between league and union, but former Wallaby Carter Gordon is embarking on a feat not achieved for more than three decades.
‘Great chance to shock the favourites’: Rejuvenated Socceroos up for a blue in Japan
The Socceroos have beaten the Samurai Blue just once in their past 12 meetings, but they will face the runaway group leaders with renewed confidence after a first-up win over China under new coach Tony Popovic.
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Australian cricket
‘Fraught with injuries’: Pat Cummins’ anguish for Cam Green
Australia’s Test skipper on the injury to the star all-rounder, and his own longevity in charge of the national team.
Switzerland lays claim to final Everest slot with storming Roman Consul win
Coolmore boss Tom Magnier hasn’t rushed a decision on the stud’s Everest slot, and the sight of Switzerland ripping home to take Saturday’s Roman Consul Stakes explained why.
Have Your Say
I’m a genius. Here’s how to make the Wallabies and rugby league better
Let’s put Nathan Cleary on the London/Paris/Buenos Aires rugby circuit instead of the Cronulla/Campbelltown/Canberra NRL one, as fine as those cities are.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
