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‘Nothing in the allegations that have been printed ever happened’: A-G Christian Porter
Christian Porter, one of the Morrison government’s most senior ministers, has denied allegations that he raped a 16-year-old woman in 1988 without specifying the exact allegations.
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Liberal Party
Porter won’t stand down, rejects calls for inquiry
Mr Porter denied the accusation he raped a woman in January 1988 and said he intended to remain in cabinet and in his portfolio.
Defence chief tells cadets to avoid being ‘prey’ to predators
Angus Campbell, the nation’s top military officer, said the cadets needed to not fall victim to the “Four A’s”: alcohol, out after midnight, alone and attractive.
‘It shouldn’t take having children to have a conscience’: Tame’s message for the Prime Minister
Australian of the Year says allegations of rapes involving political figures are not surprising to her, as the culture that allows sexual assaults is widespread.
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ICAC
Sidoti quits Liberal Party as ICAC launches hearing
Gladys Berejiklian’s majority in the lower house will be reduced to just one seat with Drummoyne MP to sit on the crossbench amid a public inquiry into corruption claims.
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Caddick disappearance
Divers called off as search into Caddick disappearance deepens
Police divers have postponed a planned search off Dover Heights, intended to narrow down what might have happened to the missing Sydney businesswoman.
Aged care facilities waiting for vaccines amid rollout confusion
Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the state was trying to stay a “few steps ahead” by accelerating the vaccination roll-out, but it was yet to receive key details in writing from federal authorities.
Home loan curbs predicted as fears of overheating market rise
ANZ Bank economists say regulators could intervene to curb lending to the most highly geared home buyers later this year.
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China
China fears the blowback from global financial bubbles
Global markets are awash with liquidity, making China’s authorities nervous about the risks for their own financial system and economy.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Museum of Contemporary Art director to step down
Arriving in 1999 in her trademark tartan skirts and steel-capped boots, Liz Ann Macgregor cultivated public conversations about the value of contemporary art and has been credited with turning around the fortunes of the gallery.
NSW to trial free tampons and sanitary pads in public schools
NSW is developing a plan to address period poverty in schools.
Opinion
Gun control
The most important gun lawsuit you’ve never heard of
A largely overlooked lawsuit in New Jersey about the way firearm maker Smith & Wesson advertises its wares could have profound implications for the gun industry.
Andrew Ross Sorkin
The uncomfortable tale of female stars and the early 2000s media machine
Britney Spears is the subject of a new documentary, Framing Britney, which has sparked a re-examination of media treatment of the era’s female celebrities.
How South Africa could ruin Australia’s World Test Championship dream
Even if England beat India, it may not be enough for Australia to make the World Test Championship final due to South Africa’s complaint over the postponed tour.
Qantas launches ‘mystery flights’ as borders remain closed
Mystery flights to regional Australia have been launched in response to continued international border closures.
Potential travellers may want to lock-in the Aussie dollar
The Australian dollar is trading at multi-year highs against currencies of many of the destinations favoured by travellers.
Bullying complaint against Meghan revealed before Oprah interview
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have accused royal aides of a “calculated smear campaign” in an extraordinary outbreak of hostilities.
Sydney
CCTV footage reveals three persons of interest in Mejid Hamzy murder
Criminal Groups Squad Commander Detective Superintendent Robert Critchlow said police had been working tirelessly on the investigation but require the public’s help.
NSW Corrections officer guilty of indecently assaulting female colleagues
Paul Leslie Bent repeatedly kissed, hugged and slapped the buttocks of three women he worked with despite them warning him not to, a Sydney court has heard.
Minister to consult NSW Police on teen sexual assault response
Education Minister Sarah Mitchell told a budget estimates hearing that she had sought a meeting with NSW Police to learn their view on the problem from within school communities.
‘Good politics’: Kean accused of ignoring science with koala policy
The NSW Environment Minister says his decision to set an ambitious target to double the state’s koala population was good politics for a government that had been split over the issue.
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Crime
Rebels bikie, taxi driver shot in Sydney’s west
Police believe the two men were shot through the car when the taxi stopped at an address in Riverstone.
Politics
Economy ends 2020 with a bang but still hurting from pandemic
The economy expanded in the final three months of 2020 as consumers opened their purse strings and restrictions were lifted.
Business
Greensill fights insurers as it prepares fire sale of business
The supply chain financier has told the NSW Supreme Court if its insurance policies are not renewed it will spark a domino effect of corporate collapses in Australia and around the world.
World
Joe Biden’s pick for key Cabinet job loses nomination over mean tweets
Policy adviser Neera Tanden will not become Biden’s budget director, in the administration’s first defeat in filling a Cabinet post.
Opinion
Why Trump’s secret COVID jab was a massive missed opportunity
Matthew Knott
North America Correspondent
Maybe we don’t need to worry about anti-vaxxers after all
Liam Mannix
National Science Reporter
As ‘buy now, pay later’ sector booms, calls for regulation grow louder
John Collett
Personal finance editor
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Boost Juice founders list $20m-$22m home to move to northern beaches
Janine and Jeff Allis have listed their palatial Melbourne home for sale and now plan on relocating to Sydney's northern beaches.
Australia's most expensive private boat shed listed for $37m to $40m
Remember that boat shed on a vast 2000 square metres of Point Piper waterfront that sold for $30 million four years ago? It's now yours for $37 million.
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Midwives the heroes of Amazing Grace, villains of Pieces of a Woman
A mysterious profession to many of us, midwifery takes centre stage in Nine’s new drama and a Netflix movie that’s in awards-season contention.
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How South Africa could ruin Australia’s World Test Championship dream
Even if England beat India, it may not be enough for Australia to make the World Test Championship final due to South Africa’s complaint over the postponed tour.
‘I can’t wait to watch him’: Fittler says Mitchell back in Origin mix
Latrell Mitchell’s axing from the NSW team, and his reaction to it, won’t count against him when it comes to selecting future NSW teams, says Blues coach Brad Fittler.
‘That is a form of systemic racism’: Buckley admits he was dismissive of Lumumba
Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley says he was unintentionally guilty of a form of systemic racism in being dismissive of Heritier Lumumba’s experience and claims about the club.
‘I felt I needed to be out there’: Warner admits he regrets early Test return
David Warner now believes his early comeback for the final two Tests of the India series was a mistake.
Wallabies star Koroibete set to make multimillion-dollar move abroad
The winger has received significant offers from international clubs which will almost certainly price Rugby Australia and the Rebels out of discussions.
Trading places: NRL transfer windows could be in place as soon as 2022
The biggest shake up of player movement in rugby league history could be just months away from taking place.
Tigers reckon PNG prospect Gebbie worth the wait
COVID-19, police checks, visa issues and a lack of phone reception meant the Wests Tigers recruit arrived five months later than hoped.
Have Your Say
NRL’s neck-to-knee financials can’t conceal broadcast revenue hit
ARLC boss Peter V’landys appears to be trying to shield the discount given to broadcast partners in 2020. But a few simple calculations paint a clearer picture.
