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Labor MP accused of rape in new email
Victorian Liberal senator Sarah Henderson said a woman sent her the email on Sunday alleging the rape by a man who is now a Labor MP in federal Parliament.
Albanese says PM must make call on minister accused of rape
The Labor leader says the Prime Minister is responsible for whether the minister should step aside and whether the government should initiate an inquiry into the allegations.
Opinion
Parenting
Parents must talk to their sons about consent - earlier, and more explicitly
There is only so much schools – and girls’ schools, especially – can do. We cannot change the culture of boys’ schools. But parents can.
Daisy Turnbull
Director of wellbeing at St Catherine's School, Sydney.
Police expand search for remains of fraudster Caddick after bones found
Police have expanded the search for the remains of Melissa Caddick, with officers and SES members combing Cunjurong Point, Mollymook and Tathra on the NSW South Coast.
Climate campaign teens prepare for court battle with minister over coal expansion
Anjali Sharma is one of eight teenagers taking the Australian government to court in a landmark class action over climate change.
‘Another point of hope’: 300,000 AstraZeneca doses arrive
The arrival of the Oxford University-AstraZeneca vaccine in Australia is the next stage of vaccine availability.
‘Latham test’: Does One Nation have too much influence over education?
Concerns Mark Latham has disproportionate influence over education policy in NSW have prompted a stinging response from Education Minister Sarah Mitchell.
Australian university study hubs keep students engaged in China
Australian universities rely on campuses in China to keep international students engaged at a time when local authorities are discouraging them from studying in Australia.
Exclusive
Gig economy
Uber Eats moves to address concerns over rider deaths
Uber Eats will roll out new safety features for its riders after an increase in deaths in the industry. The union welcomed the measures, but said Uber’s business model remains exploitative.
The Nyan cat gif that sold for over $600k
Investing in alternative assets - as opposed to cash, shares and property - is not a new phenomenon.
Hopes Google, Facebook deals will underpin a rise in journalism jobs
Media companies are under pressure to commit to using the money sealed through landmark deals with Google and Facebook to invest in newsrooms.
Opinion
Super Rugby
We might as well just tell players they can only tackle from the hips down
Rugby union’s referees simply aren’t good enough and they’re letting the game down.
Andrew Mehrtens
Chammas on Monday
NRL 2021
Why banned Moses was sitting with Suaalii’s family at teen star’s trial
While some at the NRL recognise that it wasn’t a good look to have Moses sitting with Suaalii’s family, they have no issues with it.
WFH? No commute leaves plenty of thyme for slow cooking
Working from home means you can marinate meat, macerate fruit and defrost sausages in the middle of the afternoon, so everything’s ready to go.
The world’s best chicken is finally available in Australia
The 400-year-old French chicken breed many chefs believe is the world’s most delicious will soon be available in Sydney restaurants.
The 20 most popular recipes of February 2021
From Katrina Meynink’s loaded flatbreads to RecipeTin’s choc-loaded cheesecake, February had something exciting for every taste bud.
Sydney
Labor’s Linda Scott to take on Clover Moore for Sydney lord mayor
In pointed comments about her rivals, Cr Scott said she was not running to “settle the scores of old”.
NSW government prepared to step in to help with mass vaccine rollout
Australia’s coronavirus vaccine supplies more than doubled on Sunday with the first vials of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine landing at Sydney Airport.
Exclusive
Private schools
Parents at private boys’ schools back more teaching of sexual consent
Parents at Sydney boys’ schools say they are concerned about the culture surrounding their sons and back calls for the schools to do more teaching about sexual consent.
Exclusive
Paris Agreement
Strong climate targets make strong friendships, Fiji tells Australia
As climate diplomacy heats up signals come in that Australia remains out of step with much of the world.
Eastern suburbs council darkens the night sky to reduce light pollution
Waverley Council is considering ways to cut light pollution in Sydney’s eastern suburbs without affecting public safety.
WEEKEND READS
‘There’s no excuse’: The family gamble that taught Sarah Abo to chase her dreams
To uncover the source of Sarah Abo’s delicate journalistic balance of steely resolve yet comforting manner, you only need to look at her start to life. As the 60 Minutes star says her upbringing meant there was no excuse not to succeed.
Explainer
24 years, 18 inquiries: can we face the truth of aged care?
What is the full extent of the problem in aged care? How does our system compare with those overseas? And what would it take for it to meet Australians’ needs?
Politics
Exclusive
Coronavirus pandemic
‘It’s not fair’: Visitors taking seats from stranded Australians on scarce flights
Nearly a third of the 35,000 who arrived in Australia in December were visitors, including expat Australians, rather than stranded Australians trying to get home.
Business
Opinion
Ask an expert
Start investing early for long-term financial success
Learning the basics about financial markets before investing provides a cornerstone for a good-performing investment portfolio.
George Cochrane
World
Death toll rises on bloodiest day of Myanmar anti-coup protests
Myanmar has been in chaos since the army seized power and detained elected government leader Aung San Suu Kyi and much of her party leadership at the beginning of February.
Opinion
PM’s absurd position on predators in his ranks is imploding
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Why women don’t go through the ‘correct’ channels
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
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Property bydomain
First Block winners snap up Coogee home for $4.095m
The couple beat six other bidders for the six-bedroom home, which is in need of a renovation. It was one of many big sales in a blockbuster weekend of auctions.
Tips from expert home buyers on how to prepare for a hot property market
With prices rebounding to record highs, home buyers are facing tough competition and frustratingly few properties to choose from. So how can buyers prepare for what’s shaping up to be a bumper year?
Life & Culture
Great expectations: How Van-Anh Nguyen struck a chord from such a young age
The musician discusses her upbringing, career and the men who have influenced her.
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Chammas on Monday
NRL 2021
Why banned Moses was sitting with Suaalii’s family at teen star’s trial
While some at the NRL recognise that it wasn’t a good look to have Moses sitting with Suaalii’s family, they have no issues with it.
‘Nothing off the table’: Penney safe but Tahs examine options amid crisis
The Waratahs coach is under siege after two record-breaking defeats to start the Super Rugby AU season. But his position is safe, for now.
Tigers 52 Sea Eagles 18
Match report
A new cat in town: can Tiger Laurie bump Mbye from Maguire’s team?
The former Panther scored twice inside the first 12 minutes and has put the pressure on the Tigers’ former captain after a pre-season rout of Manly.
Sydney 0 Macarthur 1
Match report
Bulls get revenge as 10-man Sydney FC misfire again in attack
The absence of departed star Adam Le Fondre and the failure to adequately replace his output was keenly felt once more by the A-League champions on Sunday.
How COVID could stymie Maxwell’s bid for baggy green
If Australia’s Twenty20 squad is forced to quarantine after the New Zealand tour, it could extend Glenn Maxwell’s absence from the first-class arena to two years.
Analysis
Super Rugby
Back-to-back thumpings mean Penney’s card may already be marked
Having made the mistake of retaining Daryl Gibson for four years, Waratahs bosses will be less inclined to give their head coach the benefit of the doubt should the losses keep coming.
‘The heat is coming’: New Dog Flanagan bracing to be season-long target
He hasn’t been the chief playmaker at an NRL club yet, but Canterbury’s new No.7 got a taste of what will be his most brutal season yet.
Have Your Say
The A-League has rediscovered its mojo. Can it make Australia care again?
The A-League may never become the commercial behemoth that was once foretold but it still has a serious role to play in Australian sport, if it can match this season’s on-field brilliance with some off-field ingenuity.
