Mayoral candidate wants to be Pied Piper of Sydney
Independent Sam Danieli has a novel plan to end the city’s ‘rat plague’ and rid the vermin from our streets. Find out what it is.
Southern Courier
Sydney Marathon inches closer to global spotlight
Sydneysiders have been urged to watch their mates at the Sydney Marathon in a bid to make it into a global event like the New York and London races.
TV star agent flips script on luxury $9m unit
He’s known for snapping up homes for the rich and famous, but now Sydney’s best-known buyer’s agent has listed his own lavish apartment for an early spring sale.
Food guru’s snap $43m trophy home buy
Food blogger Stephanie Conley-Buhre, who recently sold for $80m, has promptly bought her next trophy home for $43.5m.
Souths Juniors: 12 danger men to light up A-grade/reserve grand finals
Souths Juniors grand final day will pit four rivals against each other in the race for the A-grade and reserve grade titles. We look at the 12 danger men set to shape the big day at Redfern Oval.
Nicole, Tom Cruise’s $40m Aussie party pad for sale
The 22-room, $40m mansion where Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman partied in Australia when they were a couple has just hit the market. Check it out.
The $600 household bill that could demerge a Sydney council
A one-off $600 household bill is all it could take to demerge a southern Sydney council, according to a controversial survey released a week out from the election.
‘Power plays’: Ausgrid’s warning to council candidates
Council candidates have been asked to dob on each other if electoral posters are found on Ausgrid power poles, with thousand-dollar fines at stake if they ignore the take-down order.
Crowded House star snaps up new Aussie home
One of Australia and New Zealand’s biggest music stars has a new home Down Under with some of the best views you could hope for.
Christmas comes early for homebuyers
Real estate guru John McGrath has some very good news for homebuyers.
Surprise! Where you should have bought a home four years ago
These are the surprise suburbs and locations that have boomed across the country in the last five years.
Abusive 1am phone call shocks the entire Block
One team makes a jaw-droppingly dumb decision to deliberately lose the week, but it’s another’s 1am phone call to a shop staff member that really blows everyone away.
Unstable wreck sells for terrifying price
A crumbling home being propped up with a metal rod has set jaws dropping at auction after getting a price that may sound alarm bells for buyers.
Need to Know
Here’s what you can expect with today’s Southern weather
As we move into spring what can locals expect today? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
Check out the latest on Southeast Sydney roads
The daily commute is better with a little planning. Here’s some roads it might be best to avoid today
Check out the latest on Southeast Sydney roads
The daily commute is better with a little planning. Here’s some roads it might be best to avoid today
Here’s what you can expect with tomorrow’s Southern weather
As we move into spring what can locals expect tomorrow? We have the latest word from the Weather Bureau.
From combatants to mates on an Aussie America’s Cup mission
Some have been fierce rivals for almost two decades but this Olympian is tasked with turning a crew of old combatants into one of the best teams in world sailing at the America’s Cup.
Five try heroes, trifectas galore! Sydney Junior Rugby grand final wrap
There were thrillers, draws, try-athons and multiple trifectas as the Sydney Junior rugby season concluded with a series of sensational grand finals. Result wrap, standouts, scorers
Dream price for Sydney’s ‘fairytale castle’
A Macquarie banker has achieved a dream price for his fairytale castle as agents in the east and north report spring listings are way up on last year.
‘Died down so much’: Live music scene strikes sour note
A Sydney council has vowed to do more to revive a struggling live music scene dogged by issues that include poor pay, noise complaints and high costs.
Souths Juniors: Rovers secure grand final spot, 30+ pic gallery
The Alexandria Rovers are into the Souths Juniors grand final after holding out a late charge from the Coogee Dolphins. See how the thriller played out, PLUS check our huge 30+ photo gallery.
NRRRL: Defensive effort for the ages seals thrilling GF
One team has put in one of the most remarkable defensive displays in recent memory to clinch a thrilling NRRRL premiership.
‘Can’t put an answer down’: Lower grade hoodoo continues
One side has continued its remarkable big-game record against its rivals after a thrilling lower-grade clash in the RLCC.
‘You brought your boots?’ Ballina star looking for perfect send-off
Not too many people get a second chance for a perfect send-off, but one Ballina stalwart will have another opportunity to go out on top in the NRRRL grand final.
Macarthur RL: 70+ juniors to watch on a big weekend of grand finals
The top junior RL sides in the Macarthur region will shoot for glory this weekend at Campbelltown Stadium. To celebrate, we look at 70+ players across all 15 grand finals.
Hospitals, houses and highways delayed as sparkies strike
Critical infrastructure projects are being held up across the state by striking electricians, with small business owners warning they’ll be bankrupt by Christmas and energy giants accusing the ETU of holding NSW to ransom.
How Sydney man allegedly stole millions from colleagues
Nuno Guerreiro, of Dolls Point, allegedly stole more than $4 million from his colleagues. Read how police allege he did it.
Monday Buzz: The missing Dog needed back at Belmore
Has the Canterbury Bulldogs bubble burst? Their disappointing loss to the Cowboys exposed their lack of middle field oomph, which is why now more than ever they’re missing a former Dog, writes PHIL ROTHFIELD.
James Packer: ‘I was a complete zombie’
In his first TV interview in more than a decade, the 57-year-old billionaire has spoken candidly about his mental health issues, taking Ozempic and his breakups with Erica Packer and Mariah Carey.
Melissa Leong shares shocking fight injuries
TV host and foodie Melissa Leong has taken to social media to show off her intense bruising after she stepped into the ring for a gruelling fight.
New laws to stop Mafia and bikies’ dirty cash ops
Dodgy real estate agents, accountants and lawyers will be hit with tough new laws to stop them working with bikies, drug traffickers and the Mafia. See what’s afoot.
How Miley, Robbie could entertain Aussie GP fans after court loss
Australian Grand Prix boss Travis Auld has been told to “pick up the phone” if he wants to get A-list talent back after a $5m court battle loss.
Push to give every worker 12 extra leave days
All Australian workers could get an extra 12 days of leave a year for severe period pain, hormone therapy and vasectomies, under a new push by a powerful union.
The Killers new Aussie tour: How to get tickets
The Killers are coming to Australia again and have a very popular John Farnham song in their sights to sing in our stadiums. See how to get best tickets and watch the video.
World
‘Renewed violation’: Russian drone crashes on NATO territory
Russia has breached NATO airspace again, as the EU condemned the “illegal attacks” and Ukraine asked allies for stronger military aid.
Meghan joins Oprah for ‘badly timed’ book event
Meghan Markle has appeared as a “light-filled” speaker at a star-studded book event with Oprah Winfrey on the anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s death.
Trump’s bizarre request ahead of historic debate
It will be the first time Kamala Harris and Donald Trump meet in person, and the former US president has demanded certain requirements for the debate. See what he said.
State’s big move on cutting-edge vaccines
One Aussie state has revealed its next move on a major vaccine development project – which promises to change the way it responds to future health challenges.
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