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Crime
Alleged Sydney gun-runner sexually tortured teen for more than 10 hours, police say
The 55-year-old has been charged with drugging and raping the unconscious young woman and asked for bail to help his elderly mother.
‘Give me a freaking break’: Greens senator spells out terms on PM’s gambling bill
Sarah Hanson-Young would negotiate on ads on streaming services, but she wants a ban on online advertising and a tougher crackdown on inducements.
Sydney gardener fined over destruction of 287 trees
Chainsaws, hidden cash and trailerloads of trees and vegetation hauled to a waste facility have culminated in the man’s conviction in one of the city’s most prominent cases of illegal tree-clearing.
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Airports
Two planes involved in second recent near-miss at Sydney Airport
The two aircraft were within metres of each other on Sunday morning when one was forced to brake suddenly.
Analysis
AI
We applied to be a Kmart holiday casual. An AI bot did the interview
At least one in three of Australia’s biggest 100 listed companies use AI in their recruitment. Here’s what it looks like.
Sydney is facing two crises. The cure to one is making the other worse
New developments in western Sydney show what happens when governments focus on the housing crisis without also tackling the climate crisis.
Analysis
US politics
In confirming Blanche as US A-G, senators endorse a Justice Department under Trump’s sway
Time and again, Todd Blanche has made it clear that he believes Donald Trump possesses a nearly limitless right to directly control the actions of the Justice Department.
Glenn Thrush
‘Middle of a game’: Iran renews list of demands around Strait of Hormuz
Iran says it’s “very close” to a deal with Oman on a new route through the Strait of Hormuz, but warns the US will have to meet other conditions before the waterway reopens.
Analysis
Wallabies
What Kiss’ approach to attack will mean for million-dollar man Suaalii
The Wallabies started life under a new coach with both a narrow win and an insight into how different things will be.
Win City2Surf, turn around, run 14km back: a champion’s Sunday schedule
About 90,000 people have taken part in the world’s biggest fun run.
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Australian cricket
The DNA test that revealed an Aussie cricketer’s family secret
The true significance of this Test player’s debut has been hidden for decades. It could change Australian cricket history.
Not just about being pretty: Qantas’ new plane design carries deeper meaning
Aircraft liveries tell stories about countries, cultures, conservation projects and even cartoon characters. Qantas’ newest aircraft is the latest example.
No pyramids, but this historic city is a true highlight of Egypt
On a visit to Luxor, take your time, and prepare to be gobsmacked by its rich archeological bounty.
Opinion
Sunday Life
When my partner scoffed at this topic, it made me question our relationship
The true test isn’t whether people agree, it’s whether they can remain connected when they don’t.
Brooke Boney
Gamilaroi woman, journalist and presenter
Jacob thought he was served a death sentence at 24. This drug changed everything
Thirty years ago, a radical new HIV treatment changed what it meant to live with the disease, giving millions of people a future they never thought possible.
Victoria’s marriage ended with a text message. It marked a new beginning
In a society that loves conflict, my “low-key” divorce made me the odd one out.
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NRL 2026
Opinion
Forget the ‘spine’ players. This position is now the most important in rugby league
The key position within a team has shifted over the years due to changes in the rules of the game.
Roy Masters
Sports Columnist
The Perth Bears have been written off. Mal Meninga says they can become an NRL superpower
The bookies have them favourites for the spoon in 2027. Even rival clubs are coming up with ways to help them attract players. But their coach is bullish about the Bears.
Sydney
‘Big Brother was watching’: Ex-students recall life at Opus Dei-linked Sydney school
Redfield College is in the spotlight after several former students became targets in an Independent Commission Against Corruption inquiry.
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NSW State Parliament
More than 100 state-owned sites worth $1.39b face sell-off
Confidential documents reveal hundreds of government-owned sites are being scrutinised for potential sale.
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IVF
Rose had two heartbreaking IVF losses. Then her specialist clocked one crucial detail
One child in 16 is now conceived via IVF in Australia, but would-be parents face a high-stakes numbers game in which age, and the clinic they choose, can determine success – or otherwise.
Next of kin to 340 people, Paul is often woken by his phone. He wouldn’t have it any other way
One of the few remnants of life in Parramatta before its transformation is a community for the homeless that has changed countless lives.
‘Blatant elder abuse’: How a group of Bondi seniors shut down a development
A Sydney developer’s attempt to use an affordable housing incentive scheme to build luxury apartments overlooking Bondi Beach has been blocked.
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In her 20s, Emma’s autism made her blind to dating ‘red flags’. Then she met Nathan
For neurodivergent people, modern dating throws up some particular challenges. Three women open up on the reality.
Victoria Hannan’s marriage ended at 28 with a text message. It marked a new beginning
In a society that loves conflict, my “low-key” divorce made me the odd one out.
Politics
Big four banks expect property market to feel pain through 2027
Banks expect property prices to fall. The debate is whether it’s a crash or just an “air pocket” of turbulence.
Business
Opinion
Ask an expert
I don’t want to leave an inheritance. How do I spend it all before I die?
Dying with nothing might be tricky to accomplish, but you should be able to come close.
Paul Benson
Money contributor
World
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Foreign relations
How an Australian mining company was caught in Trump’s tightening Cuba noose
For foreign enterprises hit by US sanctions in Cuba, there appears to be one clear solution: sell a stake to the Americans, possibly to friends of Donald Trump.
Opinion
Jon Adgemis seeks to block probe into $1.8b bankruptcy
Kishor Napier-Raman
Senior Business Writer
Is Labor taking the country in the wrong direction? This former Albanese adviser thinks so
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
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Title Deeds
The family who brought you broccolini list $13m Sydney home
A fruit and vegetable company director has put his Vaucluse mansion with knockout views on the market.
Overseas buyer spends $2.91m on home for children to live in
It was a hotly contested auction as four bidders vied for the keys. The winning bidder paid $260,000 above reserve to seal the deal.
Good Food
Lifestyle
‘It’s so much fun’: How a new generation is reclaiming this old taboo
Between New York meetups, Redfern dinner parties and online forums where millions celebrate a shaved head, there’s never been a better time to be bald.
Opinion
Nutrition
Is there lead in your coffee, parasites in sushi? Miranda Kerr’s ‘comical’ diet
Sarah Berry
Lifestyle Health Editor
Culture
Have Tom Holland and Zendaya just saved the cinema business?
How Spider-Man, The Odyssey, a space rock and a bunch of frocks might have saved the movies.
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Analysis
Wallabies
What Kiss’ approach to attack will mean for million-dollar man Suaalii
The Wallabies started life under a new coach with both a narrow win and an insight into how different things will be.
Opinion
NRL 2026
The audacious idea to play more matches in NRL grand final week
Club chiefs have come up with a proposal to add extra games to grand final week, including a third-place play-off inspired by the thrilling France-England clash at the soccer World Cup.
Danny Weidler
Sport columnist
Opinion
NRL 2026
Forget the ‘spine’ players. This position is now the most important in rugby league
The key position within a team has shifted over the years due to changes in the rules of the game. Now, in the sped-up, six-again era, the playmaking ‘spine’ has been overtaken in importance.
Roy Masters
Sports Columnist
Opinion
Wallabies
There were plenty of mistakes, but the Wallabies’ win also brought plenty of satisfaction
Three years after Eddie Jones left the Wallabies in ruins, our blokes registered a small payback against a solid Japanese side.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
The Perth Bears have been written off. Mal Meninga says they can become an NRL superpower
The bookies have them favourites for the spoon in 2027. Even rival clubs are coming up with ways to help them attract players. But their coach is bullish about the Bears.
Rabbitohs deny Eels greatest comeback in NRL history
Parramatta have come within a sliver of the greatest comeback in NRL history, but have gone down 28-24 to South Sydney, who moved one step closer to a top-eight finish.
Curnow unstoppable as Swans power past Port Adelaide
After a slow start, five goals from Coleman Medal leader Charlie Curnow helped propel the Swans to a thumping victory at the SCG.
Have Your Say
The premier, the Pope and the boss: NRL grand final up for grabs
If Pope Leo XIV’s Sydney visit forces the NRL to move the 2028 grand final, there is a ready-made solution in the west.
