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Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly last Friday.

Netanyahu says Hezbollah leader’s killing was ‘essential’ to Israel

Israeli PM said the killings of top Hezbollah commanders was not enough and so decided Hassan Nasrallah also needed to be killed.

Once healthy creeks in the Sydney catchment have become dead zones. We now know why

Before and after mining under a wetland in the Sydney catchment

New research provides scientific evidence that longwall mining is draining endangered upland swamps,eroding water quality and creating fire risk.

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Education

NSW schools’ behaviour crisis:Assaults,sexual offences surge

About 2300 assaults were reported across the state’s private and public schools in the year to June.

Nathan Cleary

Inside Penrith’s Matrix,Nathan Cleary is in total control

The Panthers wrote the code to their own computer game,where even their errors were merely robotic variations in their own simulated reality.

Emma Kemp
Emma Kemp

Sports reporter

Melania doesn’t seem to like her husband,but the naked truth is she’s Trump’s match

Melania doesn’t seem to like her husband,but the naked truth is she’s Trump’s match

The former first lady seems not to crave the constant attention which is her husband’s oxygen,but she apparently has the same instinct for hustling as he does,

Jacqueline Maley
Jacqueline Maley

Columnist and senior journalist

ACCC,while you’re at it,why do pink razors cost more than blue ones?

Next time you’re in the supermarket,take a look at the mens and womens razors or deodorant,and you’ll quickly see a glaring disparity.

Next time you’re in the supermarket,take a look at the men’s and women’s razors or deodorant,and you’ll quickly see a glaring disparity.

Victoria Devine
Victoria Devine

Money columnist

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135 years of secrets:Nintendo is more than a video game company

The Japanese giant’s first museum is jam packed with nostalgia and rare items – and tells us a lot about its future.

La Palma

The lofty renovation project behind the beachside house that earns $450,000 a year

The beautifully renovated house is on the market with a price guide of $13.5 million.

Michele Bullock didn’t cut rates on Tuesday. Bernie Fraser is sure she should have

The Reserve Bank’s most iconic governor says businesses are going bust and the RBA is too focused on only one factor in its charter.

Peter FitzSimons
Peter FitzSimons

Columnist and author

The luxury estate that could reset the North Coast record at $37 million

Reminiscent of an Argentinian horse ranch,the estate will be popular among equine lovers as it comes with a list of impressive features,including a dressage arena.

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Parenting

The simple tip to help a child get over their screen addiction

Laura Bos sets time limits on her sons’ screen use. A new study suggests limiting WiFi or data access is the best approach for parents.

An Australian-first clinical trial of treatments found parents can have some success by enforcing rules that limit internet access.

The ultimate Aussie road trip for oyster lovers

There’s something in the water down here in Tasmania,hidden in plain sight.

oyel Otis has swept the 2024 Aria nominations,with the indie duo up for eight prizes,while Kylie Minogue returns with five nominations of her own.

A Royel Otis flush:Meet the band leading this year’s ARIA nominations

Read em’ and weep. Royel Otis has swept the 2024 Aria nominations,with the indie duo up for eight prizes,while Kylie Minogue returns with five nominations of her own.

The type of clothing this designer thinks should be banned on planes

Erin Deering goes as far to say it should be “illegal”.

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NRL 2024

Nathan Cleary leaves the field after injuring his shoulder.
Penrith 26 Cronulla 6

Panthers march to fifth straight grand final,Cleary talks down shoulder concern

Cleary hurt himself pulling off a try-saving tackle,and with the result already secured,he made his way to the sidelines. His fitness will be the biggest story of grand final week.

Shawn Blore tries to break a Connor Watson tackle.

‘I’m usually mentally checked out at this time of year:’ Blore could swap spoon for title ring

Shawn Blore has the chance to go from last one season to first the next – and former Wests Tigers coach Tim Sheens could not be happier.

Sydney

NSW Transport Minister Jo Haylen and federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek at White Bay Cruise Terminal.
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Pollution

The big switch coming for cruise ships heading to White Bay

Cruise ships berthing in Sydney’s inner west will soon be required to hook up to onshore electricity while in port,following years of community complaints about pollution.

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Sydney Metro

Hemmes family seeks $19 million from Sydney Metro in court fight

Hemmes’ famiily company says the value of its Ivy entertainment precinct has been reduced by the Metro project.

The family company of hospitality mogul Justin Hemmes argues the value of its Ivy entertainment precinct will be reduced by land acquisitions for a station next door.

Elderly man on mobility scooter killed in alleged hit-and-run

Sean Rafter has been charged with dangerous driving after allegedly killing an 87-year-old with his ute in Penrith.

Hubertus Mallens,87,has been identified as the victim of an alleged hit-and-run in Penrith. A 48-year-old man is in custody over his death.

Man charged with murder of woman,46,after alleged domestic violence attack

Emergency services were called to a property on Coulson Road at Pokolbin,a wine district north-west of Newcastle,about 6:10pm on Friday.

A 47-year-old man is due to appear before court on Saturday,charged with the murder of the woman whose body was found at a property in the Hunter Valley wine district.

How a baboon breakout became a game-changer

The escape of three baboons into the inner-city suburb of Camperdown helped spark a NSW parliamentary inquiry into the use of animals in research.

A push to end animal research has found a foothold in NSW as “sci-fi” new technologies hit labs.

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From futuristic engraving to re-using fabrics,four fashion designers reveal how they adapt to an ever-changing world.

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Property

Winning bidder Jingiing Shao (right) with her son Saimi Shao and mother Julie Wei.

Interstate buyer outbids local renter for $4 million East Lindfield house

The four-bedroom house last sold for $1,585,000 in 2006,records show,more than doubling in price on Saturday after three buyers competed for it at auction.

Kurt Bridde,44,with his children Izabelle,10,and Levi,7,in their Casula home.

How people keep up in Sydney’s most mortgage-stressed suburb

Home owners are dipping into their superannuation,taking up second jobs and cutting out takeaway entirely to make ends meet.

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Nathan Cleary

Inside Penrith’s Matrix,Nathan Cleary is in total control

The Panthers wrote the code to their own computer game,where even their errors were merely robotic variations in their own simulated reality.

Emma Kemp
Emma Kemp

Sports reporter

Josh Addo-Carr’s future will be determined at a meeting on Friday.
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NRL 2024

Why the Bulldogs don’t want Addo-Carr to play in annual Koori Knockout

Canterbury have been treating Josh Addo-Carr with a level of respect they have not necessarily received from him in recent times.

Jannik Sinner is surprised by the WADA decision.

Jannik Sinner faces two-year ban as WADA appeal doping case

The world No.1 could defend his Australian Open title with a ban hanging over his head.

Ivan Cleary is not happy with the bunker’s interpretations.

Cleary concerned ‘terrible’ Bunker decision could decide grand final

Nathan Cleary suffered an injury and his coach father was angry about a decision from the Bunker.

Isaac Heeney runs with the footy. He sat out most of the final term with a lower leg injury.

‘I wasn’t moving well’:Heeney reveals stress fracture after Sydney’s grand final shocker

Isaac Heeney was carrying a stress fracture in his ankle throughout the Swans’ AFL finals campaign,and it flared up at the worst possible moment on grand final day.

Australia’s Len Ikitau is tackled by New Zealand’s Beauden Barrett,right,during their Rugby Championship match between the All Blacks and the Wallabies in Wellington,New Zealand,Saturday,Sept. 28,2024.(Andrew Cornaga/Photosport via AP)
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Wallabies

Schmidt keen to discuss spring tour with Suaalii after loss to All Blacks

The Wallabies coach says his team is on the right track,despite a drought-extending loss to New Zealand in Wellington.

 Joe Daniher of the Lions celebrates kicking a goal in the final minutes during the AFL Grand Final match between Sydney Swans and Brisbane Lions at Melbourne Cricket Ground,on September 28,2024,in Melbourne,Australia

Not again:Shocking Swans capitulate on the AFL’s biggest stage

The rampant Brisbane Lions have destroyed the Sydney Swans by 60 points,who lost their fourth consecutive AFL grand final on Saturday in an absolute horror show at the MCG.

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