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Operation Rosny
‘Don’t get away with crossing me’: ICAC told of ‘aggressive’ conversation after failed deal
Follow for live updates as the Independent Commission Against Corruption investigates links between fugitive property developer Jean Nassif, Liberal Party operatives and Catholic Schools NSW.
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LoadingThe handshake and a broken agreement: Former Strathfield mayor before inquiry
Former Strathfield mayor Matthew Blackmore says he did not need to disclose meetings with developers.
‘You like?’ Jean Nassif’s $10m ice deal, zero regrets and one-way ticket out of trouble
The question currently consuming ardent ICAC watchers is whether the notorious property developer will appear before the inquiry.
Live
Alan Jones trial
‘I would like to be kissing you all night’: Alan Jones’ alleged text to complainant ‘M’
The former athlete is the third complainant to give evidence in the broadcaster’s indecent assault and sexual touching trial in Sydney.
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LoadingOne Nation reveals ‘net-negative’ migration plan, would slash 750,000 visas
International students and the families of skilled migrants would be targeted under a policy Pauline Hanson claims would put downward pressure on rents.
Perth man and two young children found dead in Bali
Follow our rolling coverage of all the latest developments from around Australia and the world.
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Healthcare
Sydney’s Prince of Wales Private Hospital to be sold to private equity firm
Australia’s second-largest private hospital operator, Healthscope, will be broken up under a deal announced on Monday.
‘Great Australian dream, man’: Young family buys $2.4m Sydney house
A young family upsizing from an apartment beat another family for the single-level, two-bedroom house with a fenced backyard.
‘In Sydney this is a rarity’: A hidden music haven that is part of a bitter council spat
For almost two years Nick Shimmin and Matthew McGuigan were hosting free, invitation-only gigs in an old former church. Then the local council stepped in.
Exclusive
Russia-Ukraine war
Ex-CIA boss warns on Chinese weapons as ‘future of war’ begins to unfold
Experts, including a former CIA chief, warn that security in Asia is under threat as the three powers work ever more closely on missiles, drones and other tech in the war on Ukraine.
Opinion
AI
Three kings of AI have a plan. It could blow everything up
A trio of AI rivals are on the same page about the risks to humanity posed by the technology. But their plan could have catastrophic effects for all of us.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Boris Johnson’s train had just passed a Ukrainian station. Then a Russian drone struck
The former British prime minister was on a train heading from Ukraine to Poland when the line was attacked by a Russian jet-powered drone.
Australian Olympians slam Sydney Sweeney’s provocative new sports ad
Ariarne Titmus has led a chorus of Australian Olympians condemning Sydney Sweeney’s provocative new advertisement, calling it “an absolute joke”.
Updated
NRL 2026
Cleary cleared for preliminary final, but sweating on foot injury scans
Panthers halfback Nathan Cleary is due to learn the extent of his foot injury on Monday after dodging a potential ban for a collision with Rooster Hugo Savala.
‘Remarkable leadership’: Rampe to captain Swans for rest of season
The former Swans co-captain will take the reins from injured skipper Callum Mills.
It’s the world’s largest city, but you won’t see many tourists
It has a world-record population of 42 million, but this metropolis on our doorstep remains one of South-East Asia’s least-visited and underrated cities.
Warner Bros axed this Looney Tunes movie. But fans refused to accept defeat
The story of how Coyote vs Acme came back from the dead is crazier than a Looney Tunes cartoon.
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Best of
33 fresh, bright and beautiful spring recipes by Adam Liaw
Shake off winter and dive into Adam Liaw’s most vibrant new-season recipes, starring everything from your new go-to chicken, rice and salad to a two-metre banh mi.
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NRL 2026
Analysis
Roosters go down but Nawaqanitawase magic breathes life into their season
Mark Nawaqanitawase’s intercept try gave the Roosters belief they could cause a boilover and beat the minor premiers in their own backyard.
The Dolphins are one win from a grand final. They should thank Spencer Leniu
A lesson learnt last year against the Sydney Roosters was on the mind of one of their stars on Saturday night.
Sydney
Exclusive
City life
Warning to universities: Build more houses to keep international students
NSW Premier Chris Minns has intervened in the migration debate to argue the university sector has a role to play housing overseas enrolments.
New school playgrounds, ovals to be opened to public: Find your nearest new open space
New schools being built in Sydney’s north-west and south-west growth areas will open their playgrounds and green space to communities that were never given enough of them.
Exclusive
University
‘Cheating jackets’, button cameras, rice-sized earpieces: Is this the end of uni exams?
Seconds after students sat down in the exam hall in Sydney in July this year, the paper appeared on Chinese social media site RedNote.
Exclusive
City life
Night opening hours set to be cut at new Powerhouse museum
The opening hours as well as a three-week festival program are now under review by NSW Treasury.
Happy hormones and childhood memories: Why Chizuru turned to forest bathing in Lane Cove
Chizuru Sammut, 59, went to Lane Cove National Park to enjoy the sights, the sounds and the smell of the bush. It is her last wish.
Politics
Exclusive
Healthcare
The specialists charging huge mark-ups on medical fees
Labor is considering fee caps, incentives to encourage more bulk-billing and consequences for unreasonable pricing as it cracks down on “excessive” specialist fees.
Business
Updated
AI
‘Whoever wins with AI wins’: Trump hits back at tech chiefs’ calls to slow down
President Donald Trump played down the need for his administration to check the development of artificial intelligence, saying he worried about ceding America’s edge over China in a global competition.
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Analysis
AUKUS
Trump has said little of his support for AUKUS. But his point man made a telling comment
Previously unreported comments shed light on why the Trump administration supports the AUKUS treaty.
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Property
‘It’s a beautiful property’: No bids for $4m renovated Rosebery house
Three bidders registered for the auction of the architecturally renovated home, but nobody was willing to put their hand up.
Beyond the quarter-acre: Why more Australians are ditching detached homes for intentional communities
Some people no longer see traditional home ownership as a goal and are finding creative new ways to live – together.
Good Food
Recipe collection
Best of
33 fresh, bright and beautiful spring recipes by Adam Liaw
Lifestyle
Sam wanted a baby. This diagnosis cost him $90,000 and his relationship
Three-quarters of cases of male infertility go unexplained, often placing the burden of IVF on women. But why aren’t men getting answers?
Opinion
Motherhood
I watch my daughter retreat into a decade she never lived – and I cannot blame her
Lucy Beaumont
Assistant Editor, Opinion
Culture
The true story behind the record label that defined pop in the ’80s and ’90s
A new podcast tells the tale of London Records, the maverick UK label that launched East 17, Bananarama, All Saints and more.
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Updated
NRL 2026
Cleary cleared for preliminary final, but sweating on foot injury scans
Panthers halfback Nathan Cleary is due to learn the extent of his foot injury on Monday after dodging a potential ban for a collision with Rooster Hugo Savala.
‘Infuriated’: Australian Olympians slam Sydney Sweeney’s provocative new sports ad
Ariarne Titmus has led a chorus of Australian Olympians condemning Sydney Sweeney’s provocative new advertisement, calling it “an absolute joke”.
‘Remarkable leadership qualities’: Rampe to captain Swans for rest of season
The former Swans co-captain will take the reins from injured skipper Callum Mills.
Analysis
NRL 2026
Forget the Cleary chaos. These Panthers moments tell the true tale of another epic
When you know you’re really, well and truly alive – and trying to stay that way in a game of rugby league – that’s what Penrith still do better than anyone else.
Zverev no longer ‘third guy’ of men’s tennis after winning US Open final to claim second slam title
Alexander Zverev started the year as a perennial grand slam bridesmaid, but ends it a two-time champion after claiming the US Open.
Kimi Antonelli wins the Spanish GP; Early collision costs Piastri dearly
Kimi Antonelli has roared ever closer to becoming the youngest Formula One world champion, but there was nothing but gloom for Oscar Piastri who finished eighth in a badly damaged car.
Opinion
Australian rugby
Reality check in the mail for Wallabies with scary Springboks up next
After dispatching the All Blacks 3-1 in a brutal Test series, South Africa are the world’s best side, with daylight second. And they’re heading our way.
Iain Payten
Senior Sports Reporter
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Roosters go down but Nawaqanitawase magic breathes life into their season
Mark Nawaqanitawase’s intercept try gave the Roosters belief they could cause a boilover and beat the minor premiers in their own backyard.