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How 21 feet washing up on Canadian shores may provide clue in Caddick case
The finding comes as scepticism mounts within NSW police circles as to the time and manner of the Dover Heights woman’s death.
Friends remember ‘extraordinary’ woman who claimed rape by cabinet minister
In 1988, she was a brilliant teenage girl, clever and capable. Then her life changed.
Cabinet minister ‘absolutely rejects’ rape allegation: Scott Morrison
The Prime Minister declared it would be wrong to ask a minister to step aside on the basis of media reports about a decades-old alleged rape.
MPs warn about witch hunts, trial by media in rape accusations
Federal MPs have warned each other against publicly fuelling a trial-by-media mentality over historical rape accusations levelled at unnamed colleagues.
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Nine board upheaval as former Fairfax director resigns
A director with ties to Fairfax has resigned following months of board tensions.
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Police get in on Crown act as Packer looks safe to keep his stake
The Australian Federal Police has confirmed a report it is investigating potential criminal offences related to Crown having received a referral from Commissioner Bergin.
Elizabeth Knight
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Neo-Nazi demanded to see journalists, allegedly bashed Channel Nine guard
A security guard was allegedly attacked by a neo-Nazi group leader in the hours before the network broadcast a story on A Current Affair about his organisation’s activities.
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Myanmar coup
Australian detained in Myanmar coup finally speaks with wife
As jailed leader Aung San Suu Kyi appears in court via videolink, Australian officials still don’t know whether her key adviser Sean Turnell has been charged with any offences.
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Mathias Cormann makes it to final two candidates in OECD race
The former Australian finance minister has now defeated eight contenders for the top international post.
Scathing icare review finds a need for cultural change
Treasurer Dominic Perrottet insists icare has undergone a formative transformation, as a scathing review into its culture and governance revealed systemic weaknesses and a failure to hold management to account.
Government needs to step up from ‘minimum commitment’ mentality to fix aged care
The commissioners warned fixing problems in aged care could not be left to the sector and called for system-wide reform.
Opinion
NRL 2021
Player feedback should ring alarms for NRL about new rules
It’s faster, no doubt. The NRL’s new rules have set an already manic game alight but the cost may be fairness, quality and the durability of its stars.
Phil Lutton
Sports reporter
Elliott avoids ‘love triangle’ apology, but teammates know the score
The Bulldogs back-rower fronted the cameras for the first time since the alleged “love triangle” involving teammate Michael Lichaa - and stayed tight lipped.
NSW Rugby considers coach options as Whitaker pleads for patience
Senior figures at Rugby Australia are growing increasingly concerned with the dire state of the Waratahs.
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PM cannot hope minister rape claim will simply vanish
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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Thousands more teenage sexual assault stories to be published
A website will be launched on Monday night revealing thousands more allegations of teenage sexual assault across Australia, spanning former students of private, Catholic and public schools.
‘Where is the money coming from?’: Official doubts cast on dam plans
Internal documents from Treasury question how WaterNSW can afford plans announced by the Berejiklian government to build and alter dams.
NSW to get 80,000 doses of vaccines over next 10 days
Premier Gladys Berejiklian said on Monday that NSW needed more information about dosage numbers in order to plan for the rollout.
Accused killer tells murder trial he dumped body on roadside
Alex Dion is on trial accused of murdering Mario Phetmang in 2018. He denies killing him, but says he did dump his body.
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Courts
High-end clothes, flying lessons within ex-mining CEO’s $1.9 million alleged fraud
A 72-year-old former mining executive has been charged with 136 offences relating to $1.9 million of alleged fraud.
Politics
Government cost-cutting slammed in damning aged care report
$452 million promised to address immediate issues in aged care after royal commission final report released.
Business
Leading chairmen back targeted support to replace JobKeeper ‘drip’
Chairmen of NAB, Suncorp and Newcrest have thrown their support behind further government help for struggling industries, as the end of JobKeeper looms.
World
‘Fight for freedom’: Crowd risks China’s ire outside Hong Kong subversion hearing
Security was tight as about 1000 people gathered outside the West Kowloon court in support of 47 activists in one of the largest rallies since the coronavirus outbreak.
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PM cannot hope minister rape claim will simply vanish
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Aged care is one of the big feminist issues of our time
Meredith Burgmann
Former Labor MP and activist
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How four simple updates costing $17,000 transformed this 1980s home
Seeking warmth and character on a tight budget, Melissa and Bevan set about renovating the interior of their home by focusing on a handful of key areas.
'It's phenomenal': Australian housing market rises at fastest rate in 17 years
Property prices rose in every capital city, as well as the regional markets, as buyer urgency kicked in over February.
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Racism row takes centre stage at the Golden Globes
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association endured a public shaming at the awards show after it was forced to address criticism about the lack of black members in its organisation.
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NRL 2021
Suaalii declares himself good to go but fellow Roosters urge caution
The teen sensation has spoken to the media for the first time after he lived up to the hype on the weekend.
NSW Rugby considers coach options as Whitaker pleads for patience
Senior figures at Rugby Australia are growing increasingly concerned with the dire state of the Waratahs.
Elliott avoids ‘love triangle’ apology, but teammates know the score
The Bulldogs back-rower fronted the cameras for the first time since the alleged “love triangle” involving teammate Michael Lichaa - and stayed tight lipped.
‘I just wanted a normal life’: Why Roberts almost quit the NRL
Few players cause as much excitement as Jimmy The Jet - but last year he was within days of walking away from the NRL for good.
‘It didn’t overshadow my year’: Capewell leaving video in the past
Penrith’s representative back-rower does not expect rival players to target him after last year admitting to being involved in an adult movie.
Diamonds coach hits back at criticism of ‘rotating captaincy’
Stacey Marinkovich, who will coach her first game for Australia on Tuesday, has opted not to select a captain for the four-match Constellation Cup series.
Opinion
NRL 2021
Player feedback should ring alarms for NRL about new rules
It’s faster, no doubt. The NRL’s new rules have set an already manic game alight but the cost may be fairness, quality and the durability of its stars.
Phil Lutton
Sports reporter
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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.
