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Victoria Barracks sale abandoned following backlash
The Albanese government has bowed to public pressure and abandoned the sale of Sydney’s Victoria Barracks.
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Health and nutrition
‘Wasn’t eating enough to keep myself going’: Experts issue warning on GLP-1s
Rapid weight loss can trigger hair loss, heart complications and vitamin deficiencies if nutrient needs go unmet, health experts have warned.
Opinion
Inflation
Four wrongs don’t make a right as Australia heads for recession
Imagine how a first-time buyer who bought into the 5 per cent deposit scheme feels owing 95 per cent on an asset that’s losing value thanks to the backflip on negative gearing.
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
Opinion
US midterms
Donald Trump said it 47 times – and it cost him the midterms
It’s being called a “blue wave” and a “blunami”, but none of those descriptors work for veteran journalist Nick Bryant because they don’t include the name “Trump”.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Analysis
China relations
Beijing gets ready to welcome Putin and ‘lame duck’ Trump
A weakened Trump will arrive in China this month in a new test of his foreign policy agenda ahead of a possible three-way summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin.
Breaking
Australian cricket
Khawaja goes nuclear in series of extraordinary videos
Usman Khawaja says he was ready to go public with his recollections of “sandpapergate” in 2021 – but didn’t want to “go to war” with his Australian teammates.
Opinion
Opinion
It was an open secret in cricket circles. Now Khawaja has told the world
The Test series defeat in South Africa exposed a struggling batting order, an ageing bowling attack and a captain under fire. England, here for a white-ball tour, will be loving it.
Michael Vaughan
Former England cricket captain
‘Pacific’ World Cup set to take Test matches to United States
The next World Cup will see major internationals played in the US for the first time since a England-New Zealand Test in 2018.
Fatima Payman was surrounded by her political idols. Then one of them shocked her
Less than two years out from her first electoral test as an independent, the rebel senator is embracing a new “aggressive” energy.
Updated
Poland
Nine killed after gunman opens fire at European tourist hotspot
The gunman fired at random people with an automatic weapon as he drove into the Polish city’s main square, police said.
6G is coming. Here’s what to expect
6G’s founding researcher says 5G was faster, “but that’s kind of it”. As preparations for Australia’s next network ramp up, there are important lessons to be learnt.
‘Incredibly sad’: Sydney bids farewell to David Jones
The struggling retailer is suspending gift-card sales as families flock to book photos with Santa amid uncertainty about the future.
Opinion
Scams
It was the email of my dreams! From Sally Sara. Or so I thought
I’m Sally’s biggest fan. Overwhelmed with excitement, I wrote back saying I’d be delighted to contribute.
Margot Saville
Deputy opinion editor
The real-life marriage behind Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgard’s on-screen romance
If Wicker has something real to say about relationships, thank its husband-and-wife creators.
The shock late contender to play James Bond
The fiercely contested race for the next face of the James Bond franchise is heating up, with three actors reportedly being added to the mix.
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Vivienne’s clothing collection is so vast, she stores some of it in an unlikely part of her home
When it came to finding her home, Vivienne Gidakos sacrificed space for proximity to cafes and galleries.
‘I’ve been superstitious about it’: Why actor Pia Miranda replaced her smashed heirloom
Eight well-known Australians share the most treasured items in their home.
Sydney
‘Not our fault’: The students having second thoughts about Destination Australia
As populism gains traction and international students become political hot potatoes, the $54 billion university industry is in trouble.
Underbelly of one of Sydney’s biggest stadiums set to host thousands of revellers
Mardi Gras has launched its 49th festival season with some huge news, and is looking forward to a “new era” following a year of turmoil.
Reports of gas cylinders ‘exploding’ in Rozelle Bay
It is the second barge fire in the bay within a week, after crews responded to a separate incident on Sunday afternoon.
Revealed: The plan to strip 5000 e-bikes from Sydney’s streets
A Sydney council has released plans to slash the number of shared e-bikes on its roads by more than 40 per cent.
Men in slogan jumpers wanted over alleged sexual touching incident
Police are searching for two men who were wearing “Geedup” jumpers over the alleged incident in Sydney’s inner west.
Powerhouse Parramatta
‘Instantly iconic’: The people’s verdict of Sydney’s new Powerhouse
After much controversy the Parramatta Powerhouse has finally opened, and was instantly embraced by the region.
The artworks so delicate, they can only be on display for three months at a time
A flight from Milan and temperature-controlled frames. It’s not easy transferring historic pages to the other side of the world.
Politics
‘Absolute garbage’: Hanson dismisses allegations of Rinehart influence
The One Nation leader was responding to claims from former campaign director Sean Black, made in a secretly recorded conversation uncovered by this masthead.
Business
Opinion
Loyalty programs
How to turn your Christmas shopping into 55,000 frequent flyer points
This year – just in time for Christmas – I’ve honed my points hacking, and I’m ready to start stacking them from the silly season.
Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Money contributor
World
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World elections
Conservative bloc takes slim lead in NZ election that’s still too close to call
With all nationwide votes counted, New Zealand’s election result may not be known for weeks, after a deadlock emerged.
Opinion
Looking after number one: The culture of self-preservation that broke Australian cricket
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
Trump is a false idol and his local franchisee is dumping the brand
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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Property
Centennial Park home held by single family for almost a century lists for $9m
A parkside house in the dress-circle setting is where the entrepreneur spent his childhood. The property is on the market for the first time since 1927.
First home buyer snaps up unrenovated $1.96m eastern suburbs terrace
Fourteen parties registered to bid for the unrenovated home in the heart of a popular heritage suburb as dozens, some with dogs and prams, looked on.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Opinion
Sunday Life
I used to care what others thought of my taste and style. But then these words set me free
After I outlined my renovation plans, people were aghast. So I stopped asking their opinion.
Jo Stanley
Columnist
Opinion
David Jones collapse
Want to know why DJs went bust? Walk through one of its stores at midday
Melissa Singer
Associate Editor, Sunday Life
Culture
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Visual art
A $12m book is not the only reason there’s nothing like this library anywhere else
It took 10 years to plan and four years to build, and the budget blew out by about $90 million. Was it all worth it for this underground work of art?
Opinion
Pop culture
Will and Kate’s kids’ names? I’m sick of being told I’m supposed to know about these things
Richard Glover
Broadcaster and columnist
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Australian cricket
Khawaja’s explosive confession puts Australian bowlers in the firing line
Usman Khawaja says he was ready to go public with his recollections of “sandpapergate” in 2021 – but didn’t want to “go to war” with Australia’s bowlers, who had denied knowledge of a plan to tamper with the ball.
Opinion
Australian cricket
This Australian team was already under pressure. Khawaja’s allegations could finish it off
The Test series defeat in South Africa exposed a struggling batting order, an ageing bowling attack and a captain under fire. England, here for a white-ball tour, will be loving it – and rightly so.
Michael Vaughan
Former England cricket captain
Opinion
NRL 2026
Pitch battle: Cricket NSW stumps Bears’ plan for historic return match
Perth Bears hoped to play their return match at their spiritual home, North Sydney Oval, but grade cricket is standing in the way.
Danny Weidler
Sport columnist
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World Boxing
Police probe ringside scuffle as Gallen allays health concerns
Paul Gallen has returned home after being rushed to hospital following his devastating knockout loss to Nelson Asofa-Solomona.
Opinion
Test cricket
I don’t know a bowler who hasn’t licked, flicked, scratched or slobbered on a cricket ball
Former South Africa captain Faf du Plessis has said he thought the punishment for Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft was over the top. He has a point.
Geoff Lawson
Cricket columnist
‘Pacific’ World Cup set to bring Test matches to United States
The next World Cup will bring major internationals to the US for the first time since the England-New Zealand Denver Test in 2018.
Updated
Australian rugby
Star forward benched, Suaalii on wing for Wallabies’ clash with England
Les Kiss has rolled the dice by naming dominant backrower Rob Valetini on the reserves bench for the game at Twickenham on Monday morning.
Have Your Say
‘It was all of us’: Khawaja blows the whistle on more sandpaper use in South Africa in 2018
Usman Khawaja’s memoir is about to be released, and contains a remarkable revelation about the Australian team’s use of sandpaper earlier in the now infamous 2018 Test tour of South Africa.
