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Mayor Darcy Byrne wants Inner West Council to draw up its own plan for greater density.

This council wants to design its own housing plan on its own timeline

Labor-controlled Inner West Council is urging the Minns government to delay one of its signature housing policies.

‘As bad as it’s ever been’:Property prices blow out and pay rises lag

Dwelling prices have risen faster than wages.

Home prices have risen much faster than wages over the long term,and the gap looks set to widen.

Minns sacks pro-Palestine MP for labelling Webb a ‘liar’

Anthony D’Adam used a late-night speech to accuse NSW Police of using “fear and intimidation as a means of obtaining compliance” against pro-Palestinian protesters.

Missing woman Barbara Brown disappeared 46 years ago.

Barbara waved goodbye to Sydney and set off to see Australia. She was never seen again

The 23-year-old American was travelling around the country when she went missing 46 years ago. Now two women are determined to find out what happened.

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A boy forced himself on a girl at a NSW high school. He was allowed to continue attending

This girl was raped by a boy from her grade at school.

Two years after NSW commissioned a review about what to do when a sex assault victim and perpetrator attended the same school,the research has not yet been finished.

Nearly a million homes face new charges for solar exports

Two regional electricity distributors joined Ausgrid in announcing charges for solar customers exporting too much energy in the middle of the day.

Dutton pledges to slash permanent migration to 140,000 a year

Dutton pledges to slash permanent migration to 140,000 a year

In his budget reply speech,the opposition leader intensified a political fight over housing by vowing to drive migration below Labor’s target.

Labor’s deportation bill shelved in Senate stand-off

Immigration Minister Andrew Giles’ deportation bill has stalled in the Senate.

The government pushed debate on the bill to late June as the immigration minister faced off with the Coalition.

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Budget’s unspoken message:Maybe we’ll pull off the softest of soft landings

The rate of inflation will likely continue falling and should be back into the target range by this December.

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David McBride

David McBride is not a whistleblower or a hero. He is a man convinced of his own opinion

One person’s whistleblower can be another person’s thief,or even traitor. And so it is with this case.

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‘Lone wolf’ charged over attempted assassination of Slovak PM Robert Fico

Police arrest a man after Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot and injured.

The shooting shocked the nation,with leaders blaming it in part on extreme political polarisation that has divided the country.

X marks the spat:Nick Xenophon’s legal battle to get his name back

The anti-pokies campaigner is taking on his former business partner over one letter in his former law firm’s new name.

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Stay classy,BrisVegas:Roosters hold fears for Leniu at Magic Round

Spencer Leniu’s on field comment has sparked an off-field debate about racism.

The Samoan international will play in Brisbane for the first time since the ugly round-one incident involving Broncos star Ezra Mam.

Andrew Webster
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Chief Sports Writer

After 25 years,thrift store chain Savers is setting up in Sydney

Savers Australia managing director Michael Fisher. The thrift store chain is opening its first-ever store in NSW.

The cost of living crisis hasn’t been the only factor behind Savers Australia’s decision to expand into NSW.

Finally,something new for Fashion Week:old clothes

On the runway,more brands are championing the idea that past season doesn’t mean old. But some are doing it louder than others.

If you’ve already missed your flight,or there is no prospect of making it,contact your airline and ask if you can rebook on another flight.

Fourteen worst-case travel scenarios (and how to cope with them)

No record of your booking? Got the time of your flight wrong? Been scammed and lost money? Don’t panic – here’s how to deal with it.

Whoa-oh,livin’ with grey hair:What Jon Bon Jovi teaches us about ageing

The Verdict

A new docuseries on the 40-year history of the New Jersey rockers offers unexpected insights into growing old gracefully.

RecipeTin Eats reveals the secret to making this cult souvlaki bar’s chicken gyros

In her new series,Nagi Maehashi chases the world’s great dishes,and adapts them for the home kitchen.

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Federal Budget 2024

Chemist Warehouse has grown into one of the largest retailers in the country and will list on the ASX through Sigma Healthcare.

Chemists to lose dollar-discount option as government bows to pressure

Chemist Warehouse will be stripped of its ability to give its customers $1 off their medicines under a change the Pharmacy Guild has been pushing for years.

We asked Australians what they thought of the budget. This is what they told us

We asked Australians what they thought of the budget. This is what they told us

We spoke to people about their thoughts and concerns ahead of,and immediately after,the budget. Here’s what they had to say.

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Justein Stein is on trial accused of murdering his fiancee’s daughter Charlise Mutten.
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‘That kid really does mean the world to me’:The tearful claims of Charlise’s alleged killer

Justin Stein broke down in a police interview after his fiancee’s nine-year-old daughter Charlise Mutten was reported missing,denying any involvement.

Western Sydney council reverses controversial library same-sex book ban

Western Sydney council reverses controversial library same-sex book ban

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.

Rail line’s 12-month closure raises fears of ‘traffic tsunami’

The rail line between Bankstown and Sydenham will be closed for 12 months from as early as July.

A large Sydney council warns the shutdown will disrupt more than just the thousands of daily commuters.

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‘I’ve got my guns,I’m going to kill you’:Justin Stein’s alleged threat to Charlise’s mother

Charlise Mutten was allegedly murdered by her mother’s fiance,Justin Stein.

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.

Chris Dawson’s alleged ‘odd behaviour’ over children’s portraits

Chris Dawson;and sketches of his daughters commissioned by his wife,Lynette,in 1981.

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”.

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Mitchell confronts Anasta over Fox Sports’ ‘personal attacks’

The pair were seen engaging in a conversation inside a Surry Hills restaurant before Mitchell asked Anasta to join him outside to continue their words.

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Hat-tricks,game-winning tackles and miraculous passes that defy the laws of physics – here are the most magical moments to come out of the annual Suncorp Stadium festival of footy.

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Roosters prop Spencer Leniu will make his first appearance in Brisbane since the racism incident involving Ezra Mam.
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Stay classy,BrisVegas:Roosters’ fears for Spencer Leniu at Magic Round

The Samoan international will play before a Brisbane crowd for the first time since the round-one incident involving Broncos star Ezra Mam.

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Emma Tonegato scores the first try of the night.

Sky Blues win series opener with 22-12 victory at Suncorp Stadium

The Sky Blues secured victory at Suncorp Stadium in the first match of the series,in front of a record-breaking crowd of 25,000 people.

Zac Lomax will leave the St George Illawarra Dragons at the end of the year.

‘I love the club’:Lomax coy on reasons behind Dragons exit

He’s in career-best form and in contention for a Dally M Medal,but the departing St George Illawarra star said he had been unsettled as far back as the pre-season.

Mitchell Moses during last year’s State of Origin series.

Moses set to be overlooked for Blues as Koroisau battles ‘strange’ injury

The Eels halfback will run out of time to prove his fitness before the Origin series opener,while Tigers hooker Koroisau is hoping a rare hip injury doesn’t cruel his Blues’ aspirations.

Magic Round

Ten magic moments from Magic Round

Hat-tricks,game-winning tackles and miraculous passes that defy the laws of physics – here are the most magical moments to come out of the annual Suncorp Stadium festival of footy.

The Matildas will fight for a second major trophy in front of their home fans.

Matildas’ encore on home soil cause for excitement for fans and FA alike

The buzz of the Women’s World Cup has been and gone,but another dose is coming,with official confirmation that the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup will be played in Australia.

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Mitchell confronts Anasta over Fox Sports’ ‘personal attacks’

The pair were seen engaging in a conversation inside a Surry Hills restaurant before Mitchell asked Anasta to join him outside to continue their words.

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