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Domestic violence
‘Murder waiting to happen’: Dannielle never knew the truth about boyfriend
The family of Dannielle Finlay-Jones are speaking out for the first time since her murder, demanding change from the government.
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Police
‘Man overboard’: Search for missing passenger on cruise bound for Sydney
Police are searching waters off Sydney’s coastline after a cruise ship reported a passenger had gone overboard.
‘Lives lost, families broken’: $230m in funding for victims
The NSW government is ready to announce funding to fight domestic violence after a spike in assaults and a rise in demand for services.
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Fine dining
‘They went to war with each other’: The rise and fall of a Sydney restaurant revolutionary
Barry McDonald transformed Sydney’s food scene with his iconic chain Fratelli Fresh. Now it has all come crashing down.
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Planning
‘Magic’ maths and the truth about how many homes Sydney’s transport-oriented plan will deliver
We’ve done the maths and, for 170,000 homes to be delivered, all 37 zones would require the density of Elizabeth Bay.
Nine out of 10 landlords are getting their income tax returns wrong, and the ATO is watching
Dodgy landlords making inflated claims for repairs and maintenance on their rental properties are firmly in the Australian Tax Office’s sights.
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Education
Private school boys suspended after ‘absolutely outrageous’ ranking of female students
The boys shared a spreadsheet in a messaging app that ranked female classmates.
Western Sydney University announces new vice chancellor
Professor George Williams AO, a current deputy vice chancellor at the University of NSW, has been announced as the new leader of Western Sydney University.
Thieves wanted to steal Australian brothers, American’s ute, say Mexican authorities
The three men went missing last weekend during a camping and surfing trip, posting idyllic photos on social media of waves and isolated beaches.
An extra $25 billion not enough to guarantee more surpluses
Jim Chalmers will deliver his third budget on May 14. Extra tax, which has bolstered the past two budgets, won’t be enough to offset extra spending.
Opinion
Political leadership
The art of good government: Slow and steady won’t win Albanese the race
As the nation confronts serial crises, the Albanese government needs to operate at two speeds: swift and targeted – then slow and sustained.
Sean Kelly
Columnist
Mariners on track for unprecedented treble after winning AFC Cup
Ten years after the Western Sydney Wanderers lifted the AFC Champions League trophy, the smallest club in Australia has sealed another remarkable achievement.
‘Don’t ban it’: Injured Suli weighs into great kick-off debate
Despite being knocked in the first tackle on Anzac Day, St George Illawarra star Moses Suli believes the contentious kick-off is a highlight of the game.
From rags to rhododendrons: What will this year’s Met Gala bring?
According to style experts, this year’s Met Gala dress code is open to interpretation.
Why your boarding pass should always be kept top secret
Ever snapped an image of your airline boarding pass and posted it to social media? Some do, and it’s not hard to find them.
A guide to food additives – and which ones to avoid
Ingredients such as emulsifiers, thickeners, stabilisers, colours and flavours are an essential part of food manufacturing. But are there some we should steer clear of?
NRL 2024
Analysis
Why there is little sympathy for Paul Kent’s sad episode from NRL players, coaches
His gradual unravelling has been the talk of rugby league circles and known to those who work with him.
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Penrith’s secret meeting with Titans back-rower David Fifita
The Maroons star was due to fly into Sydney on Sunday afternoon to meet with Panthers coach Ivan Cleary about potentially replacing James Fisher-Harris from next year.
Sydney
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Domestic violence
‘Saved my life’: DV increase floods NSW’s crucial legal service
The number of women seeking help from Legal Aid NSW now represents more calls than the service can manage in one day.
Slips, dips and ice: Sydney’s rain to get worse before it gets better
People queued for laundromat dryers and children sloshed through endless puddles after a week of rain, which isn’t disappearing any time soon.
Two police deaths in three years raise more questions about access to guns
A “six-week” probe into gun safety sparked by constable Beau Lamarre-Condon’s alleged use of his firearm to kill two men in February has not finished.
Do you live or work in a building that planners hate?
Local councils across Sydney have lists of buildings regarded as lacking in heritage values. Is your property among them?
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Public transport
This phrase terminates here: Sydney train announcement overhaul
Announcements at Sydney train stations are changing, introducing simpler language, and end the use of words such as “terminates”.
Politics
Labor wipes $3b off student loans as cost-of-living relief measure
Facing blowback over its agenda to help financially insecure Millennials, Labor has revealed a major change to the calculation of student loan indexation.
Business
Husband-and-wife team sell tech firm in $373m deal
Once young rich listers, Collis and Cyan Ta’eed are now responsible for one of the largest acquisitions in Australian tech history.
World
Meet the hero dog so popular he’s been targeted by the Kremlin
Bomb sniffing dog Patron is now so popular in Ukraine that he’s inspired hit songs, an animated YouTube series and various forms of fan art.
Opinion
It’s not corruption, but the Albanese government is guilty of cronyism
George Brandis
Former high commissioner to the UK and federal attorney-general
Where does this violent debate leave the good men we know and love?
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
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Title Deeds
He was an early investor in Canva. He just bought a $14.5m house in cash
It seems not even Sydney’s leading venture capitalists like Blackbird’s Rick Baker are immune to the lure of Sydney’s high-end housing market.
Investor pays $1.7m for Bellevue Hill unit to charge $1000 rent a week
An investor keen to capitalise on Sydney’s soaring rents beat nine other parties for the tidy apartment close to cafes.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Winter is the best time of year to get toenails back into mint condition
Summer’s done, so indulge in a back-to-basics pedicure minus the polish.
Culture
They were the coolest duo in dance music. Does their comeback album live up to that legacy?
New album Hyperdrama from French duo Justice is nowhere near as bold as its title suggests.
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Sport
‘Don’t ban it’: Injured Suli weighs into great kick-off debate
Despite being knocked in the first tackle on Anzac Day, St George Illawarra star Moses Suli believes the contentious kick-off is a highlight of the game.
Central Coast Mariners on track for historic treble after AFC Cup triumph
Ten years after the Western Sydney Wanderers lifted the AFC Champions League trophy, the smallest club in Australia has sealed another remarkable achievement.
Can all fit hookers report to the Waratahs? NSW injury crisis reaches crazy levels
The Waratahs will hand their No.2 jersey to a part-time concreter from western Sydney this week, amid an unprecedented run of front-row injuries.
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NRL 2024
Penrith’s secret meeting with Titans back-rower David Fifita
The Maroons star was due to fly into Sydney on Sunday afternoon to meet with Panthers coach Ivan Cleary about potentially replacing James Fisher-Harris from next year.
The Aussie boxer set to walk in Mike Tyson’s footsteps and break record for biggest crowd
WBO bantamweight world champion Jason Moloney will defend his title in the Tokyo Dome on Monday, and will fight in front of the biggest crowd yet for an Australian boxer.
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NRL 2024
Rich pickings for Sharks as Flanagan’s mission sinks without trace
The day started with Cronulla’s CEO buying pumps and hoses to drain the pitch at a flooded Shark Park, and ended with the home side getting the better of their old coach.
Six charges and $11,800 in fines: NRL comes down hard on Bulldogs, Tigers stars
One of the most spiteful games of the season has resulted in Tigers halfback Aidan Sezer copping a monster ban among six charges and thousands of dollars in fines.
Have Your Say
Waratahs hit rock bottom as resurgent Reds put hands up for Wallabies
Serious questions must be asked about the Waratahs’ effort in their heavy defeat to the Hurricanes, while Test coach Joe Schmidt will have been delighted at the Reds’ win over the Crusaders in Christchurch.
