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Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Merrylands council chambers on Wednesday night,along with dozens of police officers and council security,as councillors gathered to debate a motion to reverse the ban.
Hundreds of thousands of Sydney households with solar panels but no home batteries will be penalised for exporting electricity to the network during the day.
Labor will be forced into talks with the Greens over new curbs on coal and gas in a bid to salvage the $13.7 billion tax credits plan.
Robert Fico was rushed to hospital after he was shot five times in the stomach,arm and leg. A suspect is in custody.
The federal ALP’s treatment of the Minns Labor government could be costly in critical NSW seats.
State Political Editor
The Canadian experience offers lessons on the consequences of Meta’s coming news ban here.
Disinformation and conspiracy analyst
As Donald Trump fights charges of falsifying business records to cover up an affair with a porn star,Scott Morrison came to the former president’s defence.
A new survey of 6800 educators across NSW shows an increase in teachers leaving public education for a position in a private school.
A large Sydney council warns the shutdown will disrupt more than just the thousands of daily commuters.
His greatest asset is now turning into one of his biggest weaknesses. Rugby league’s No.1 star should consider changing the way he trains.
League columnist
The women’s Origin series starts a new chapter,with three matches being contested for the first time.
Chief Sports Writer
It’s bad enough that every app,restaurant,plumber or grocer demands praise like a toddler,but it has to be five stars or death.
Columnist
Rents have skyrocketed,and rent assistance is set to go up in response. Even so,it’s slim pickings.
The off-Broadway smash Titanique is coming to Redfern in an attempt to broaden the city’s nightlife.
Around the world there are statues notable for their grace,elegance and dignity. Then there are these … from public urination to stroppy tantrums.
The youngest daughter of the Sultan of Sharjah is to lead the artistic direction of the next Biennale of Sydney.
Is keeping photos of your ex an indicator you haven’t moved on or a sign of maturity?
As more students need help,budget figures raise the stakes in tense government negotiations over spending on schools and the NDIS.
It seems the top priority of Anthony Albanese’s government is not to have any priorities.
Economics Editor
A jury has heard voicemail messages left by the accused killer to his fiancee,Kallista Mutten,after he allegedly murdered her nine-year-old daughter.
A top prosecutor has told Chris Dawson’s murder appeal the convicted wife killer appeared to show a “complete lack of sentiment towards his own children”.
The shadow attorney-general wanted to suspend standing orders to allow new domestic violence laws to pass without consultation.
Four victims,aged 24 to 50,were killed when a Mazda Ute hit a tree. Newly released footage shows the car being followed over a bridge.
A 17-year-old boy is in police custody after a pedestrian was killed in a crash in Sydney’s south. The car was found parked in a nearby street,sporting an offensive sticker.
Graham Annesley has urged his match officials to use discretion when making contentious calls after finally giving his verdict on the most scrutinised refereeing decision of the year.
South Sydney officials held a meeting with Bennett in Brisbane days out from Magic Round as they prepare to announce his return to the Rabbitohs.
A Future Made in Australia is really about a global battle,led by the United States,against a rising China and a destabilising Russia.
Anglo American chief Duncan Wanblad has shown his hand as the company tries to fight off BHP. His Plan B looks a lot like BHP’s Plan A.
Senior business columnist
Business columnist
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the federal government was closely monitoring the situation and urged Australians to stay safe.
Senior fellow at the US Studies Centre and former political staffer
Editorial
Associate Professor
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From an idyllic rural retreat to a modern home with in-ground trampoline,we’ve rounded up our pick of the bunch.
A suburb’s wellbeing was measured on several indicators such as health,environment,jobs and income – but it comes at a price.
Two vastly different labels stood out at Australian Fashion Week by getting personal with their customers.
Scientists are increasingly crossing over into comedy.
Australia was the only AFC member nation to submit a bid to host the tournament with matches to be played in NSW,Queensland and Western Australia.
Former Canterbury and Wests Tigers playmaker Brandon Wakeham has been arrested after he was picked up by police on Wednesday.
The women’s Origin series starts a new chapter on Thursday night with three matches being contested for the first time.
The free-to-air TV broadcasters stations are in a battle with pay television companies for sporting rights.
Columnist and author
In the midst of another disappointing Waratahs season,captain Jake Gordon has been linked with an early move to France.
The Australian is running Tottenham with principle. But English football is not always good and nourishing,and Postecoglou is not always patient with deviation.