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NRL 2023
Expert breakdown of NRL round 23 matches
A couple of heavyweight derby clashes could have a huge bearing on who features in the finals action next month - and that’s before we talk about the Panthers-Storm blockbuster.
- by Christian Nicolussi, Adam Pengilly, Dan Walsh and Nick Wright
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State Parliament
Minns acted swiftly, but premier’s first ministerial casualty has come all too quickly
Just four months in and Labor has suffered its first ministerial sacking over the smelly combination of property interests and improper disclosure.
- by Michael Koziol
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US politics
Trump’s charges strike at the very heart of American democracy
While hush money and classified documents are important, never before has a newly ousted US president engaged in a multipart plan to overturn an election.
- by Farrah Tomazin
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FIFA Women's World Cup
After staring into the abyss, the Matildas can look ahead with confidence
One minute you’re copping it from all angles. The next, you’re dishing it out to the Olympic champions, reminding everyone why they were so excited about this World Cup in the first place.
- by Vince Rugari
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Home loans
New schemes helping first home buyers despite soaring prices
Determined home buyers can still find their way into the market with careful planning and the help of some new government schemes.
- by Hannah Farrow
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Consumer spending
Young Australians feeling more hopeless amid cost of living crunch
Soaring interest rates and inflation are contributing to a cost of living crisis leaving young Australians feeling under the weather.
- by Georgia York
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Financial planners
Financial advice fix will take time as adviser numbers continue to fall
Moves are afoot to give Australians access to financial advice that is more affordable.
- by John Collett
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Property downsizing
Four steps to take before downsizing your home
The property we’re in can often feel like our “forever home”, so making the call to downsize can feel like a big decision
- by Rachel Lane
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The Ashes
All they’ll be remembered for: Why this was an Ashes series for our polarised times
Like so much else in 2023, the Ashes series polarised: from the Jonny Bairstow stumping, to the contrasting plans of the two teams going head-to-head.
- by Daniel Brettig
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Sydney Metro
This is what the premier doesn’t want Sydney’s new metro rail line to look like
Chris Minns has given his strongest signal yet that under his leadership, Sydney’s metro system will be as much a housing policy as it is a transport policy.
- by Michael Koziol
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Interest rates
Has the interest rate summit been reached?
Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe may have finally planted his flag at the top of Mount Interest Rate.
- by Shane Wright