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Woman drew on counselling before recounting alleged rape
The woman who accused Attorney-General Christian Porter of rape drew on counselling that she said helped to “resurface” a trauma she said she had known about for years.
Furore at MinterEllison after partner takes on Porter as client
MinterEllison’s boss has divided staff at the nation’s largest law firm by criticising a senior partner for taking on Christian Porter as a client in an internal email.
Victims will join Jenkins review of Parliament’s workplace culture
Former political staffers who have made allegations of harassment and assault will take part in a new investigation into Parliament’s workplace culture.
Sally Sara covered the world’s worst atrocities. When she got home, she was ‘shattered’
Covering war, famine and other atrocities left its mark on the celebrated ABC reporter. In her struggle to recover, she turned to therapy.
Doubts over witnesses entering Australia for Ben Roberts-Smith defamation trial
Three villagers who allege they saw Ben Roberts-Smith kick an unarmed man off a cliff in Afghanistan are unlikely to be granted entry to Australia to give evidence, a court has heard.
Exclusive
NRL 2021
‘Who made the decision’: Parents’ agony over final moments of rising NRL star
Almost four months after the sudden death of one of rugby league’s brightest young stars following a Manly training session, the family has revealed the painful details of Keith Titmuss’ final moments.
John Laws breached radio code with ‘dangerous’ suicide insult
ACMA found the broadcaster breached multiple provisions with “highly offensive” remarks made during a segment of his show.
Russell Crowe, James Packer’s plan to end NRL’s off-field scandals
The South Sydney co-owners have come up with a plan to educate young players before they come into the NRL.
Man sentenced over cocaine business he called ‘my bread and butter’
Marwan Haddad, the former brother-in-law of Kings Cross identity John Ibrahim recruited his new wife into his drug supply enterprise.
The writer who uncovered a generation of young men with a skewed idea of consent
For her book Men Who Hate Women, writer Laura Bates went undercover online and infiltrated a network of terror groups and incels who advocated violence against women.
Ministerial order halts construction of go-kart track on sacred site
Federal Environment Minister Sussan Ley has issued an emergency declaration to halt the construction of the track at Mt Panorama.
Analysis
Coronavirus pandemic
Blocking Australia’s supply was an easy win for Italy’s new PM
Italy’s move to block Australia’s supply of AstraZeneca will not fix the problems that have plagued its slow vaccine rollout.
Vaccine rollout unchanged despite EU blocking AstraZeneca shipment
The national vaccine rollout remains on track, with one million doses a week to roll off local production lines from March 22.
Cronk’s stinging critique proves he’s not one of them
There are only two types of footballers turned commentators: those who don’t get it, and those who do. Cronk gets it.
Opinion
icare investigation
Injured workers left high and dry by icare’s excruciating slow pace
Eight months after icare launched a remediation program, fewer than 25 injured workers have been compensated.
Adele Ferguson
Investigative journalist and columnist
Banana prices expected to rise after $180m damage to Qld crops
The price of bananas could increase several dollars as far northern Queensland farmers assess over $180 million in crop damage after Cyclone Niran hit the coast this week.
Sydney
Police divers end ocean search off Dover Heights for Melissa Caddick
Police divers have combed through 6000 square metres off Dover Heights in a bid to narrow down what may have happened to missing Sydney businesswoman Melissa Caddick.
From Bomaderry High to Britain’s High Court: tales of public school success
Jennifer Robinson went from Bomaderry High to the heights of the legal profession, and has created scholarships to help other public school kids follow.
Exclusive
Caddick disappearance
Four expensive artworks missing from Caddick’s home, says liquidator
Investigators have also identified $100,000 in Canturi jewellery paid for but not picked up by the time the fraudster went missing.
Parents allowed back on school grounds from Monday
Limits on singing and chanting in schools will also be lifted, and social events can proceed as long as there is enough room for adults to follow COVID-safe practices.
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Development
Landcom pays $100m more than seller’s evaluation for site near Sydney
The NSW government is under pressure to explain why it is paying a developer $258m for land that was valued at just $155m two years ago.
Politics
Amnesty for undocumented workers would encourage vaccinations: report
The coronavirus pandemic provides a “unique chance” to grant undocumented migrants visas giving them access to workplace rights, a government advisory committee says.
Business
Greensill caps off horror week with fresh Credit Suisse revelations
A senior source at Credit Suisse says the bank was not told by Greensill about the group’s long running insurance issues.
World
Auckland snap lockdown remains until Sunday
New Zealand health authorities have poured cold water on the prospect of Auckland residents leaving a stage-three lockdown early.
Opinion
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Property bydomain
This buyer made $500,000 profit on a mansion without ever owning it
The buyer of the iconic home has managed to pocket a jaw-dropping $500,000 profit on the property within months of signing a contract.
Palm Beach's glamorous Gaelforce listed for $19.5m by jet-setters
It's hard to avoid name-dropping when it comes to the Boglione family, whose property interests are connected to everyone from Mick Jagger to Neil Perry.
Life & Culture
Meet the Australian who shot the Golden Globe-winning Minari
Cinematographer Lachlan Milne was desperate to work on a film like Lee Isaac Chung’s acclaimed drama.
Sport
Exclusive
NRL 2021
‘Keith is no longer with us’: Parents’ agony over final moments of rising NRL star
Almost four months after the sudden death of one of rugby league’s brightest young stars after a Manly training session, the family has revealed the painful details of Keith Titmuss’ final moments.
Finch takes game from New Zealand in stunning over
Aaron Finch batted like the leader his nation desperately needed, hitting four sixes in the final over to set-up a game four win for Australia ahead of the series decider on Sunday.
Cronk’s stinging critique proves he’s not one of them
There are only two types of footballers turned commentators: those who don’t get it, and those who do. Cronk gets it.
Russell Crowe and James Packer’s plan to end off-field scandals in NRL
The South Sydney co-owners have come up with a plan to educate young players before they come into the NRL.
NRL will have FTA broadcast future settled this year: V’landys
The Australian Rugby League Commission chairman is making no apologises for keeping last year’s TV rights discounts shrouded in secrecy as the free-to-air negotiation looms.
‘The jersey is Boyd’s’: Crichton just wants to do No.11 role justice
Trent Robinson will have a decent selection dilemma if Angus Crichton makes the most of Boyd Cordner’s left-edge back-row spot. Or will he?
The one piece of advice Gus won’t give Tuivasa-Sheck
Phil Gould has a wealth of knowledge and is known for his persuasive powers, but there is one piece of advice he won’t give Warriors ace Roger Tuivasa-Sheck.
Have Your Say
Pitch battle isn’t a case of bad sportsmanship, it’s just hot cricket
Cricket is a sport mostly run by batsmen, and it’s their voices that define a ‘substandard’ pitch. What they mean is, these wickets are hard to bat on.
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
