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Analysis
Factional politics
Inside Labor’s labyrinthine network of power and influence
Who are the people who wield power behind the scenes in the Albanese government?
Furious senators threaten to vote against Labor legislation after staff cuts
Two key Senate crossbenchers are threatening to vote against government legislation after the Anthony Albanese slashed the number of advisers they will have in the new parliament.
Inflation to be ‘significantly higher’ than expected: Chalmers
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says inflation will be higher than forecast in the March budget, but believes it should start easing through 2023.
Murdoch’s in the headlines again. Talk of a marriage split is only one reason
Last week, three news stories broke that are set to prove consequential for the nonagenarian billionaire and his News and Fox media empire.
Exclusive
Healthcare
Newborn tests will change lives for families
It’s being touted as a major breakthrough that has taken the leading genetic cause of infant death into something that will be screened for and can be treated.
Opinion
Philip Lowe
McManus has pulled the ‘OK Boomer’ card on Lowe. Is it fair?
The ACTU Secretary accused the RBA governor of “living in Boomer fantasy land”. Industrial relations are back, baby!
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
How bringing back the light rail could save Oxford Street
Business groups have backed calls for light rail to replace buses on Oxford Street as lockouts, lockdowns, large shopping centres and heavy traffic get the blame for the busy thoroughfare’s ailing nightlife and empty shopfronts.
The Sydney regions with the lowest and highest turnover of homes
About one in every 17 homes sold across Greater Sydney during the past year, with home owners in some lifestyle locations particularly keen to cash in on strong price growth.
Exclusive
Small business
The suburbs sitting on the most unused Dine and Discover vouchers
About $300 million worth of Dine and Discover vouchers are yet to be spent ahead of Thursday, the last chance to use them.
Opinion
State of Origin
Radley channels Maroons great to land Blues spot
If you don’t ask, you don’t get. That’s how the Sydney Roosters forward got into the NSW squad.
Danny Weidler
Sport columnist
Wallabies experts make bold selection calls ahead of first Test
Four distinguished former Wallabies have weighed into the selection debate.
Will the Socceroos take a stand in Qatar?
“If football is to be a genuine force for good, the sport needs to take responsibility when human rights are violated.”
Updated
Matildas
Matildas suffer Spain thrashing, a 25-year low
A Matildas team missing Sam Kerr and an array of stars has crashed to 25-year low in a 7-0 thrashing at the hands of Spain.
Opinion
Income tax
6 tax-busting ways to boost your return
It’s not too late. Here are some last-minute strategies to cut a looming tax bill, or boost your return.
Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Money contributor
Wilkinson calls in $11,000-a-day lawyer after speech backfires
The TV host and Network 10 hired the defamation silk, surprising other lawyers given what he had said about Wilkinson on morning television last week.
Exclusive
Title Deeds
Nicole Kidman buys fifth apartment in same building
Investment advice to always buy what you know isn’t lost on Kidman, who has purchased a fifth apartment in Milsons Point’s Latitude building.
How the most expensive Indian movie ever made conquered the world
RRR is one of the biggest Indian movies of all time, at home, in Australia, and on Netflix. But there’s more it than mad action and effects.
Weekend Reads
The truth about my dad that was my shameful secret
It was a secret that kept Renee McBryde bonded with her mother. But in the end, it would come between them.
Supermodel Karen Elson: ‘The fashion industry hasn’t changed a lot’
The model and singer talks about suffering chemical burns after a fashion shoot, #MeToo, and her new album.
Sydney
Exclusive
Sociology
Australians don’t value mateship as much as we think we do
New research found Baby Boomers and the Silent Generation put more weight on traditional values, while Gen Y and Z were more likely to value creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, achievement and intellectualism.
Parents scramble after council shuts down childcare centre
Willoughby Council voted to close an Out of School Hours centre with just five weeks’ notice despite community protest.
Independent expert heads inquiry into Barilaro New York role
A former top-ranking NSW public servant will lead an independent inquiry into the controversial appointment.
Police mark William Tyrrell’s 11th birthday as investigations continue
William Tyrrell should be spending today celebrating his 11th birthday.
Victorian man travelled to Sydney to meet girl under 10 for sex: police
The 66-year-old from the La Trobe Valley allegedly travelled to Sydney after communicating online with what he believed to be the mother of the child.
State of Origin
NSWRL boss says Fittler will keep his job regardless of Origin II result
Why NSW officials have moved quickly to declare Brad Fittler’s future safe as Blues coach, regardless of a potential series loss on Sunday night.
Sorry is the easiest word as hard times forge Carrigan for Origin
Pat Carrigan was thrust into the Brisbane captaincy well before he was ready. It would be the making of a young leader and rising Origin star.
Politics
Analysis
Political leadership
First misstep? PM infuriates the new crossbench he will need to pass laws
Albanese led negotiations with the crossbench between 2010 and 2013. Now he’s thumbed his nose at the new batch of independents.
Business
Opinion
Cosmetic Crisis
Cosmos Clinics faces two class action investigations
Australia’s biggest cosmetic procedures operator is facing two class action investigations after dozens of unhappy patients came forward with disturbing stories.
Adele Ferguson
Investigative journalist and columnist
World
Updated
Mass shooting
Oslo mass shooting being investigated as Islamic terrorism
A shooter hit a gay nightclub ahead of Pride celebrations, killing two people and injuring 21. Organisers have been told to cancel Pride events.
Opinion
9 resolutions for the new financial year (and how to stick to them)
Jessica Irvine
Senior economics writer
FINA ruling transformational, but for women it’s just the beginning
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
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Property
Cabarita house sold for $4.72 million to buyers who plan to knock it down
The auction of an original-condition home surrounded by modern mansions on the waterside attracted three bidders who competed for the block next door six years ago.
Exclusive
Title Deeds
Australia’s most expensive boat shed gets a Murdoch makeover
The Point Piper vintage boat shed Lachlan and Sarah Murdoch bought last year for $38.5 million is set for a renovation.
Lifestyle
Nadia Bartel on moving past controversy and the future of fashion
After a year in the headlines, Nadia Bartel is letting her label Henne steal the spotlight. Call her what you like: Bartel is rather select about whom she listens to – now.
Culture
Original boss lady of Australian TV: How Carol Raye changed the way we watch television
For a generation of viewers raised on Married At First Sight and Big Brother “stars”, the name Carol Raye probably doesn’t mean terribly much. But her legacy helped shape modern TV.
Sport
Opinion
State of Origin
Victor Radley channels Maroons great to land Blues spot
If you don’t ask, you don’t get. That’s how the Sydney Roosters forward got into the NSW squad.
Danny Weidler
Sport columnist
Updated
Matildas
Matildas suffer Spain thrashing, a 25-year low
A Matildas team missing Sam Kerr and an array of stars has crashed to 25-year low in a 7-0 thrashing at the hands of Spain in Huelva.
Updated
NRL 2022
Cameron Ciraldo knocks back Wests Tigers coaching job
Wests Tigers have been dealt a hammer blow in their search for a replacement for Michael Maguire.
NSWRL boss says Fittler will keep his job regardless of Origin II result
Why NSW officials have moved quickly to declare Brad Fittler’s future safe as Blues coach, regardless of a potential series loss on Sunday night.
How training with his late brother in the backyard made Martin Queensland’s public enemy No.1
Liam Martin revels in being branded an Origin “grub” because his rough-and-ready-to-rumble style has long been his ticket to playing at the game’s highest level.
‘Scary when I heard about the blood clots’: Cleary puts dad’s health battle aside to focus on Origin II
Nathan Cleary has maintained a steely resolve in preparing for the Blues’ must-win clash, despite the health battles faced by father Ivan, who cannot fly to Perth to support his son.
Wallabies experts make bold selection calls ahead of first Test against England
James O’Connor or Quade Cooper? Andrew Kellaway or Suliasi Vunivalu? Four distinguished former Wallabies have weighed into the selection debate ahead of the first Test against England.
Have Your Say
Bodyline and border patrol: Can England’s ringmaster recreate the circus of 2016?
After invoking the spirit of Bodyline ahead of their last tour, Eddie Jones bowled most of the fiery bouncers himself. What’s in store six years later?
