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Operation Rosny
Perrottet says he lied to Nassif as developer pulls out of appearance
Liberal Party operative Charles Perrottet has said he told lies to disgraced developer Jean Nassif to keep him on side.
How a 16-year-old boy beat Sydney venue security to gamble at pubs and casinos
The gaming regulator pursued allegations that a teenager had gambled at the casinos, but the pubs and clubs where he said he also played were not aware of the claims.
Second missing Australian found safe after Nepal flooding disaster
Follow along as we bring you the latest live news updates from Australia and around the world.
Police officer revelling after altercation with Herzog protester, bodycam shows
The footage will renew pressure on NSW Police, who were forced to defend the conduct of officers during the demonstration against the Israeli president at Sydney Town Hall earlier this year.
Hadley offered to take Jones accuser to police, court hears
The former radio heavyweight told a court that complainant “C” was initially hesitant to go to police because he believed Alan Jones was “too powerful”.
Falling house prices could increase rental yield for investors, says CBA
Property prices in Sydney are on track to fall by as much as 13 per cent with a turnaround not likely to the second half of next year.
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Crime
‘He didn’t deserve this’: University student shot dead, latest victim of mistaken identity
Why Marco Tapia, 23, was shot dead in his bed is the question that has alarmed senior NSW police.
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Police
Reality TV star flees Australia as court issues arrest warrant
Nathan Gallagher is now facing arrest warrants in two countries after pulling the same vanishing act just a few years ago, a court has heard.
Opinion
Money psychology
Wealth isn’t just in your bank account. It’s in your relationships
Is wealth about greed or materialism? Or is it, as seen in some Asian cultures, something of a blessing, something auspicious?
Paridhi Jain
Money contributor
Analysis
Middle East at war
US Army’s top civilian leader quits after clashes with Hegseth
Dan Driscoll has handed in his notice with no replacement lined up and the armed forces under pressure from two wars.
Helene Cooper and Greg Jaffe
Norwegian queen’s disgraced son freed from house arrest to attend late king’s funeral
Marius Borg Høiby was found guilty of rape in June and is serving his sentence under house arrest while awaiting a new trial.
Opinion
Bonds
The world is in a debt spiral and alarm signals are going off
Donald Trump’s trade wars and the war in the Middle East have stepped up the threat of a build-up in global debt. When will it implode?
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
The Roosters are resting nine stars. The NRL doesn’t even have headshots for some of the fill-in players
Friday’s derby between the Roosters and South Sydney was shaping as the biggest game of the season. But the Tricolours have opted to give nine frontline stars the night off.
The unexpected sport that inspired Naomi Osaka’s US Open entrance
From sea creatures to Quentin Tarantino, the 28-year-old tennis star has no shortage of surprising stylistic inspiration to draw upon.
A beloved show vanished from the stage for almost half a century. It’s finally returning
The Australian Ballet’s newly released 2027 program brings together old and new, including a show that hasn’t been seen here in 47 years.
Ray-I? Ray Martin comes face to face with AI version of himself in SBS’ 2027 line-up
The multicultural broadcaster has unveiled its slate for the next year and hard-hitting documentaries take the lead.
Two Emmy nods and a fridge full of Tim Tams: The Aussie staging pop culture’s biggest moments
When he graduated from NIDA in 1999, designer Julio Himede had to decide between Star Wars or the Olympics. His decision sent him around the world.
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NRL 2026
Souths vow to use Arrow emotion as fuel in derby ‘war’ against Roosters
South Sydney players know there will be tears when Jai Arrow leads them out for the last time before Friday’s blockbuster. Then they will flick the switch.
Analysis
Will Jett Cleary’s return to Penrith help Nathan stay? We asked the man himself
The 28-year-old Cleary enjoyed watching Jett’s debut for the Warriors from the grandstands before returning to Sydney to collect his second Brad Fittler Medal.
Sydney
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City life
Administrators ‘running out of hope’ to finish Bathla projects as government pushes lenders for solution
The company responsible for saving the collapsed Sydney developer has described its financial situation as “very dire”.
Only three libraries in Sydney never close. One council wants to change that
Willoughby City Council is exploring plans to allow Chatswood Library to open 24/7 after “strong” demand.
The winter that wasn’t: Sydney smashes 167-year record as El Nino looms
The vivid displays of colour marking the early start to spring serve as illustrations of a rapidly warming world.
Student numbers and migration debate swirl on premier’s international mission
Chris Minns believes his five-day trade trip to India will help reassure one of the state’s most significant trade partners.
‘It tests you far more’: Students react to urgent HSC rule change
Under new rules, HSC take-home assignments will comprise just 7.5 per cent of a student’s total mark.
Politics
‘Victim blaming’: Hanson demands apology as claims of inciting violence continue
The One Nation leader demanded Attorney-General Michelle Rowland retract her statement that Hanson’s engagement with extremist ideologies is fuelling violent threats against her.
Business
Breaking
Gambling
Star boss blames previous management for casino giant’s woes
Pub scion Bruce Mathieson jnr claimed reporting on the company had been “selective” but declared he was working to fix Star’s issues.
World
At least 500 workers are buried in tunnels in Nepal. The chance of finding any alive is quickly diminishing
At least 900 workers are still reportedly unaccounted-for from 12 hydropower projects destroyed or damaged by last week’s flash floods.
Opinion
An ‘October surprise’ could seal Trump’s fate, or make him great again
Bruce Wolpe
Senior fellow at the US Studies Centre and former political staffer
When passengers behave badly on planes, I speak up
Lee Tulloch
Travel columnist
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Property
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Auctions
Mother sells her home, helps kids buy $3.15m Sydney house
The family combined to buy a three-bedroom house with a central courtyard. Three generations plan to live there.
Family pays $2.625m for ‘iconic’ inner west house at auction
The grand four-bedroom home dates to circa 1894 and came with decorative ceilings, fireplaces and leadlight details.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Fur was abused when she was young. This simple decision changed everything
A growing number of celebrity children are joining thousands of Australians who decide to change their name. Their reasons are profoundly personal.
Culture
The best new TV shows to stream in September
Patrick Brammall’s next series after Colin From Accounts. Jon Hamm channels real life in a 1970s crime drama. Plus, a new show from Sharon Horgan.
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Sport
The Roosters are resting nine stars. The NRL doesn’t even have headshots for some of the fill-ins
The Friday night derby between the Roosters and South Sydney was shaping as the biggest game of the season. But the Tricolours have opted to give nine frontline stars the night off.
Rabbitohs vow to use Arrow emotion as fuel in derby ‘war’ against Roosters
South Sydney players know there will be tears when Jai Arrow leads them out for the last time before Friday’s blockbuster. Then they will flick the switch.
‘Let’s give them something to aspire to’: The mantra behind Swans’ undefeated run
The Sydney Swans is a club in the spotlight. Colin O’Riordan, the coach of the AFLW team, wants his players to stand stall and inspire the stars of tomorrow.
Tahs send SOS to club rugby playmaker amid ugly contract stoush
One of the Waratahs’ five-eighth recruits will be sitting on his hands during the third-tier Super Rugby AUS competition this month.
Analysis
NRL 2026
Will Jett Cleary’s return to Penrith help Nathan stay? We asked the man himself
Nathan Cleary added a Brad Fittler Medal to his Wally Lewis Medal. Can he also win the Dally M medal?
‘Won’t play for anyone else’: Why it’s only PNG or Canberra for Young
Hudson Young has spoken for the first time about the prospect of joining the Chiefs, a potential move made more appealing by the Chiefs’ signing spree.
The Wallabies have never won consecutive Tests in Argentina. This is why that could change
The Wallabies have the opportunity to create history by winning consecutive Tests in Argentina for the first time: to do that they must learn from two years ago.
Have Your Say
NRL hit the mark with Arrow, but kick-off change went out on the full
The NRL’s kick-off rule experiment was a waste of time, but Jai Arrow’s 99th game for the Rabbitohs on the Gold Coast will live long in the memory.
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
