3 h. ago Fermented poo and lunar cycles: How ‘witchcraft’ is used to perfect wine

Biodynamic principles have raised the eyebrows of modern science. But the limited research suggests it may lead to a better drop.

Politics

4 h. ago An embarrassing incident ruled Mal Lanyon out of the top job in 2021. Now he’s the frontrunner

As the deadline draws near to be considered for the role of NSW Police Commissioner, an incident outside Goulburn’s Big Merino is wagging tongues again.

Politics

4 h. ago ‘Not manageable’: Patients waiting up to a year for cancer diagnoses at Sydney hospital

A woman diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer after 363 days is among dozens of cases which have led doctors at one of Sydney’s biggest hospitals to sound the alarm.

Science

4 h. ago The ‘fungus bench’ that should outrage all NSW school parents

Whatever the ICAC makes of allegations, public money being sloshed around for contractors, consultants and advisers is outrageous as public schools fall apart

Politics

11 h. ago Sydney metro stations and delightfully weird homes sweep top awards

One architect spent his first pay cheque as a pimply teenager on a copy of Houses magazine. Now he’s won the award for best new home in NSW.

Events

14 h. ago ‘I passed them on’: Schools boss was sent documents after he left top job, ICAC hears

A human resources adviser denied deleting numerous text messages that she sent from her work phone to School Infrastructure officials.

Politics

15 h. ago Mum’s plea for justice as cops hunt hooded figure over ‘horrific’ murder

James Pakis, 34, was senselessly stabbed in a Sydney apartment. His mother has vowed to be “the voice” of her son as she fights to get him justice.

Events

16 h. ago ‘Foolish error’: NSW Labor staffers face arrest after defying summons

An upper house inquiry has resolved to seek the arrest of five NSW Labor staffers.

Events

18 h. ago Daryl Maguire found guilty of misleading corruption watchdog

The former Liberal MP is facing up to two years in jail after being found guilty of giving misleading evidence to the Independent Commission Against Corruption.

Politics

18 h. ago NSW Blues hit back at Parramatta over handling of Moses’ injury

Parramatta were reportedly seething about Mitchell Moses’ training loads before he broke down in NSW camp. The Blues say they have no case to answer.

Events

18 h. ago New cycle, old questions: Australia’s big ‘reset’ in the Caribbean

Australia’s three-Test tour of the West Indies shapes as a defining reset, with key selection calls ahead of a new WTC cycle and home Ashes.

Politics

23 h. ago Hunt for hooded figure wanted for questioning over ‘horrific’ Sydney stabbing

Police said they are “seeking justice” for 34-year-old James Pakis, as they released footage from the night of his alleged murder earlier this year.

Politics

25 h. ago Hunt for hooded figure wanted for questioning over fatal Sydney stabbing

Police are looking for a person they believe could assist them in their investigation of a brutal stabbing earlier this year.

Events

25 h. ago ‘A missed opportunity’: West Australians react to the state budget

Every line item in Labor’s ninth consecutive budget handed down on Thursday will have a real impact on West Australians. Here’s how the community has responded.

Events

26 h. ago Police release CCTV as investigations continue into fatal Belmore stabbing

Detectives have released CCTV as part of an ongoing investigation into the alleged fatal stabbing of a man in Sydney’s south-west earlier this year.

Events

28 h. ago Market stallholders revolt over council’s ‘shocking’ fee hike

Stallholders at a long-running Sydney market fear they could be forced out of the site over a council plan to jack up stall fees.

Events

28 h. ago Dubious loan, ‘bully boy’ tactics as costs blow out on Sydney Fish Market

Building costs have skyrocketed since Multiplex won the contract for the new outlet, but with the NSW government unwilling to spend more on the colossal project, it is turning the screws on subcontractors.

Politics

28 h. ago Gangster has survived four murder plots: How Samimjan Azari became Sydney’s most marked man

For years, Azari has worked his way up the pecking order of the notorious Alameddine crime network. It could cost him his life.

Events

38 h. ago Shooters want a ‘right to hunt’. How about a right not to be shot?

A bill before the NSW parliament has nothing to do with conservation. It’s an extravagant and dangerous wish list from the gun lobby.

Events

38 h. ago NSW needs to build thousands more homes. Developers say this change will help

The state government has released long-awaited draft guidelines for a scheme that enables developers to choose between paying a $12,000 levy or delivering infrastructure.

Politics