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goA felled woman turned crusader: How Holgate changed the narrative
What began as a story of corporate largesse, five months later became an accusation the Prime Minister had torn down the first female boss of the postal service.
Opinion
Gender equality
Holgate brought hope for all women. We’re starting to be believed
For too long good women have been routinely doubted and dismissed, but the reception for Christine Holgate’s testimony suggests a promising change in our culture.
Elaine Stead
Exclusive
NRL 2021
The $130,000 deal Roosters hope will lure All Blacks star
All Blacks halfback TJ Perenara could join the Roosters’ squad as soon as June.
Private hospitals fight for right to vaccinate staff on their own turf
The private hospitals sector, which employs tens of thousands of healthcare workers, says it still wants to take control of vaccines for its staff.
‘It’s too crowded:’ Liberal powerbroker’s call to candidate before preselection
Nicholas Yap said he received a call three days before a council preselection event, asking him to withdraw from the number one and two spots.
Sydney dancers claim ABC video of naval performance ‘amounts to upskirting’
A Sydney dance group vilified over a video of their performance at the commissioning of a new navy ship want a public apology from the ABC.
Woman laughed with Jack de Belin and Callan Sinclair after alleged rape, court told
The footballers have pleaded not guilty to assaulting the woman in December 2018 and say their encounter was consensual.
‘What will become of us?’: Afghans brace for the war after the longest war
When American and Australian troops withdraw from Afghanistan, a whole generation that grew up under occupation face the prospect of civil war and Taliban rule.
Updated
Mass shooting
Multiple people dead at FedEx warehouse in Indianapolis
Eight people were shot and killed, multiple other people were injured and went to local hospitals, police said.
‘I love you Dad’: Raudonikis’ son gives moving eulogy at packed funeral
Lincoln Raudonikis spoke lovingly of his father at Tom Raudonikis’ funeral on the Gold Coast.
Live
NRL 2021
Newcastle dominate first half and have a sizeable lead to show for it
Josh Hannay takes charge of his first game for the Sharks as they face a Newcastle side desperate to reverse a form slump.
Why are people fighting about Bluey?
Australia’s favourite TV pooch hasn’t put a paw wrong. But this week, Bluey found herself at the centre of a dog fight.
NRL 2021
The story that proves Cronulla-bound Fitzgibbon is a man for a crisis
For all of the qualities the future Sharks coach has shown during his career, one anecdote away from the NRL best sums up what he is like as a person.
Opinion
Sharks boss breaks silence on Morris sacking, reveals relocation fears
Cronulla officials have been branded incompetent over the way coach John Morris was sacked. In reality, they’ve pulled the embattled club back from the brink.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Sydney
Police hunt for fresh clues in underworld kidnapping
Police have released footage - showing two cars of interest - linked to an abduction in Ryde last year.
Breakthrough on ‘missing link’ deep below Sydney’s inner west
Roadheaders have broken through the last remaining section of rock on the M4-M5 Link tunnels, deep below Sydney’s inner west.
‘Call the police’: Sydney councillor refuses to leave fiery meeting
Tensions flared at an Inner West Council meeting after the mayor warned a Liberal councillor she was using “an aggressive tone”.
Updated
Coronavirus pandemic
Authorities probe NSW woman’s death after vaccination
Health authorities are investigating the woman’s death reportedly from a blood clot after she received a coronavirus vaccine.
Mascot Tower owners call for resolution ahead of possible sale: ‘End this nightmare’
Residents were evacuated in June 2019 after cracking was found in the primary support structure and facade masonry. They have been unable to return since.
Politics
Analysis
Employment
Record number employed but JobKeeper end spells job losses
Australia’s policymakers should be happy where the country sits right now. But there are issues ahead, the biggest being the end of the JobKeeper wage subsidy.
Business
Lex Greensill faces possible public grilling over company collapse
Lex Greensill, the founder of Greensill Capital, could be hauled before public examinations by liquidators as they probe the reasons behind the $9 billion company’s unexpected collapse.
World
Updated
Hong Kong protests
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Jimmy Lai receives 15-month sentence
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai jailed as authorities pursue a deluge of cases against high-profile dissidents.
Opinion
Long marriages a rare diamond in a desert of divorce
Kate Halfpenny
Regular columnist
Yes, Minister, you can entice our best and brightest into teaching. You will have to pay them more
Julie Sonnemann and Jordana Hunter
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Property bydomain
Whale Beach house jumps $450,000 in value in three months
If you want to know how values are faring in the booming holiday home market in the further reaches of the northern beaches, check out the latest sale.
Tones and I buys second home on the same street for $7.08m
Singer-songwriter Tones and I has splashed $7.08m on a spectacular mansion, just a few doors down from the $5.1m property she purchased a year earlier.
Life & Culture
‘It’s like crack television’: How Younger became TV’s favourite escapist hit
As the cult series launches its final season, Aussie screenwriter Joe Murphy reflects on working on the “little show that could”.
Sport
Live
NRL 2021
NRL 2021 round six LIVE updates: Ponga steers Knights to half time lead
Kalyn Ponga has been the star of the show as the Knights set up a half time lead against the Sharks in their first match without John Morris.
Exclusive
NRL 2021
The $130,000 deal the Roosters hope will lure All Blacks star
All Blacks halfback TJ Perenara could join the Roosters’ squad as soon as June.
Labuschagne crushes Blues’ hopes in Sheffield Shield title clash
After two days of the final, centurion Marnus Labuschagne has 13 more runs than NSW combined.
Stuart says NRL making ‘soft people very tough’ due to lack of action on melees
The Canberra coach was angry that the club had been given an “unnecessary and silly” fine for the team’s role in a melee with the Panthers in round five.
Force to go after Donaldson but NSW back rookie No.10 to shine
Waratahs assistant coach Jason Gilmore doesn’t want to add fuel to the fire started by Eastwood coach Ben Batger this week and backed Donaldson for a big showing in Perth.
Players unhappy after Sydney Sixers boss squeezed out following back-to-back BBL titles
Despite steering the Sixers to consecutive Big Bash titles, Sixers general manager Jodie Hawkins has departed Cricket NSW following a re-structure. And her players aren’t impressed.
‘When I feel freedom I am at home’: Why surf legend John John Florence chases bliss over victory
For the Hawaiian surfing champion, competition is not a reason to live, but his adaptation to necessity. Florence is the star of the World Surf League event at Narrabeen this week.
Have Your Say
Rugby Australia takes the pragmatic approach to Super expansion
New Zealand Rugby, who have taken the lead on Fiji and Moana Pasifika’s entry to Super Rugby, could be impacted heavily by the new teams. Australia is watching with interest.
