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Christian Porter says if he stands down, the rule of law would be worthless
Attorney-General Christian Porter angrily rejected calls to stand aside, declaring the rule of law would be worthless if people lost their jobs on the basis of accusations alone.
Analysis
Liberal Party
Porter was anguished, vehement in his denial
Those making a judgment on the allegations have to decide between the sincere denials of the Attorney-General, and the allegations made by a woman who is now dead.
Melissa’s missing millions: $25m of investors’ fund lost
The long-awaited report into the financial affairs of Melissa Caddick reveals that she allegedly misappropriated around $25 million of investors’ funds.
Public schools sitting on $1.49 billion in unspent money
The NSW Department of Education chief also said a new south-west Sydney selective school would be built in Leppington.
Analysis
Australian recession
Recession is over. Now, the question left is how long this great news will continue
It was the biggest quarter-to-quarter expansion since GDP figures started being collated by the bureau of statistics in 1959.
Opinion
Harassment
We can’t fix a problem we don’t discuss. And so, it begins with conversation
To my fellow survivors I say − it is our time. We need to take this opportunity. We need to be bold and courageous. Share your truth. It is your power.
Grace Tame
‘It shouldn’t take having children to have a conscience’: Tame’s message for the PM
The 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.
Opinion
Board shake-up
Rio shareholders played the long game and ultimately got their prized scalp
Behind the scenes, a group of mainly Aussie shareholders continued guerrilla warfare at Rio aimed at unseating UK-based chairman Simon Thompson.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
Qantas asks for paid pilot, crew training to replace JobKeeper
The airline is pushing the government to pay for training for thousands of stood down aviation workers as a replacement lifeline when the JobKeeper wage subsidy finishes at the end of March.
Australia’s most expensive private boat shed for sale
A privately held boat shed on a vast Point Piper waterfront block is being offered to buyers on the quiet amid expectations it will – again – set a nationwide record in its rarefied class.
‘Back, bigger, better’: Royal Easter Show’s top showbags revealed
Last year, the show was cancelled due to the pandemic. This year’s show will run from April 1 to 12 and attendees will be required to pre-book tickets online.
Australia’s share of extinct animals rises as list updated
Twelve more mammals, some of which disappeared more than 70 years ago, have been added to Australia’s official extinction list.
Fortune finally favours Finch as Australia keep series alive
Australia’s white-ball captain made 69 off 44 balls after being saved from a golden duck by a quirk in the decision review system.
My job applications keep getting rejected. What am I doing wrong?
“I am a male in my early 40s and I feel like the dog that has been kicked to the curb and dumped. If I hear ‘Keep on trying!’ one more time I will scream, then cry.”
The cancel culture that stole Dr Seuss
The move by the Dr Seuss estate to cancel six of the author’s books was greeted in bookselling circles with some surprise, disappointment and relief.
Sydney
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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.
Aged care facilities still waiting for vaccines amid rollout confusion
Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the state was trying to stay a “few steps ahead” by accelerating the vaccination rollout, but it was yet to receive key details in writing from federal authorities.
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 to trial free tampons and sanitary pads in public schools
NSW is developing a plan to address period poverty in schools.
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.
Politics
Government axes scheme to tap into farmers’ water for Murray Darling
The Morrison government has been accused of caving to pressure from farm groups after cancelling its $1.5 billion Water Efficiency Program for on-farm water savings.
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
Media workers shot dead on way home in Afghanistan
The head of the local broadcaster said the three women were recent high school graduates aged between 18 and 20.
Opinion
More women will fix Parliament’s ‘culture’ problem. Here’s how to do it
Rachel Nolan and James Pawluk
Former minister in the Bligh government
Why Trump’s secret COVID jab was a massive missed opportunity
Matthew Knott
North America Correspondent
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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.
Life & Culture
Survival lessons from the disaster that was meeting my wife’s grandparents
I simultaneously obliterated a family heirloom while also dislodging an old wasps nest. But I’ve learnt a few lessons about bouncing back from catastrophe since that episode.
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Fortune finally favours Finch as Australia keep series alive
Australia’s white-ball captain made 69 off 44 balls after being saved from a golden duck by a quirk in the decision review system.
‘We want him back soon’: Roosters, Blues relishing Cordner’s return
The Australia and NSW captain made one of his first public appearances since withdrawing from last year’s State of Origin series due to repeated concussions.
Former Waratahs assistant is a wanted man, but he’s open to a return to Sydney
Simon Cron was viewed as Daryl Gibson’s successor but left the Waratahs for Japan in 2019. With NSW on the ropes, could he make a return?
‘It’s a win-win’: Loan system could be back to stay from 2022
The player-loan system that was used to help the NRL negotiate COVID-19 last year might not be a one off, news that was welcomed by Storm star Harry Grant.
Diamonds bounce back in style as Bassett left on bench
Australia shrugged off the quick turnaround from their opening Constellation Cup defeat to level the series with a convincing 45-36 victory in game two.
Penney rings changes for must-win Force game with another Wallaby out
Two Waratahs have been dropped, two have switched positions and another has been ruled out through injury.
Gone to the dogs: Racing NSW sniffs out world first in integrity
Dog days are just beginning for Racing NSW, with detection canine, Bear, joining the governing body’s integrity team.
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.
