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Lehrmann never had sex with Higgins, lawyer says
The barrister for former ministerial adviser Bruce Lehrmann has told a jury Australians had been “sold a pup” over the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins.
Analysis
Courts
Judge gets straight to the point in trial of Lehrmann
The enormous media interest in the case is likely to intensify based on the opening evidence of both sides.
Updated
Essendon Bombers
‘Christian faith not tolerated’: New Essendon boss quits
Andrew Thorburn released a statement that said he was being asked to compromise “beyond a level his conscience allowed”.
Updated
Interest rates
Big four banks, Macquarie pass on latest rate rise in full
The latest rate rise will widen the gap between the variable mortgage rates the banks are offering existing customers compared with new ones.
Analysis
Analysis
Slow-hand Lowe taps the brakes on the interest rate hikes
After the RBA’s fastest tightening of monetary policy since 1994, its outlook hasn’t changed - except for one word.
Treasurer will ‘put the economics before politics’ on stage three tax cuts
The shock to the UK government’s tax cut catastrophe has strengthened the case within cabinet to reconsider the package.
Opinion
Russia-Ukraine war
Australia’s pitiful support for Ukraine sends the wrong message to China
An increased flow of more regular aid would reassure our immediate region that we will make sacrifices on their behalf as well if they are threatened.
Mick Ryan
Military leader and strategist
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Tragedy
‘Ratings are more important’: Authorities denied police request to move fatal football match
The investigation into the 133 deaths has found local police were instructed only hours before kick-off not to use tear gas at the match.
‘A flat out lie’: Pro-life Republican denies report he paid for an abortion
The former NFL player, who has vehemently opposed abortion rights, reportedly paid for an abortion for his girlfriend in 2009. Walker says the media report is a lie and will sue.
Former rich lister turned jailbird pleads guilty to further charges
Craig Gore has pleaded guilty to a second set of charges after losing his bid to appeal his fraud conviction earlier this year.
Officer charged with fabricating evidence over phone call
The son of Kristina Keneally is facing criminal charges over allegations he invented threats against another police officer in 2021.
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NRL grand final
Raiders star wanted to bring grand final to a halt
Mark McLinden ran onto the playing field in an attempted protest but was tackled by security before he could chain himself to the goal posts.
UK ruling pins blame on social media for teenager’s suicide
Sitting in the witness box, a Meta executive faced an uncomfortable question: Did her company contribute to the suicide of 14-year-old Molly Russell?
Opinion
Cryptocurrencies
Why the US regulator kept up with, and caught, a Kardashian
Kim Kardashian is a big fish for the SEC - a lot of bang for its buck in the war against celeb investment patronage.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
Five gigs you shouldn’t miss in Sydney in October
Top gigs feature descendants of Australian music royalty, perhaps the world’s most irresistible pop star and a genius from Fremantle.
Zimmermann goes back to the beach on Paris runway
The beloved Australian label made its runway debut in the international fashion capital with a show that paid tribute to their hometown.
Sydney
Police investigate possible link between car crash and boy’s death
A 12-year-old boy has died after being found injured at a home near the site of a car crash in a suburb of Wollongong.
Councillor to pay developer $205,000 for comments on Facebook page
A property developer has won his defamation case against a local councillor over comments made by others on a Facebook forum.
‘Obviously distressed’: Buxton crash driver Tyrell Edwards granted bail
The driver and sole survivor of a crash that killed five teenagers is set to be released into the care of his mother.
Education report shows Australia spends - and pays - more for learning
A new report shows Australian teachers are paid more than their counterparts in other rich nations, and the country spends more on education generally, but relies more heavily on private tuition fees.
Students struggling in maths start high school up to five years behind advanced peers
A survey of 228 teachers also found that most primary school teachers feel under-trained to differentiate their lesson plans so that advanced students can be stretched and slower students can catch up.
Politics
Interest rate hikes slow as threat of global recession looms
Reserve Bank governor Philip Lowe emphasised Tuesday’s hike, taking the cash rate to 2.6 per cent, was unlikely to be the last.
Business
Updated
Telecommunications
Telstra, NAB staff info stolen in third-party data breach
A breach of a third-party service that helped Telstra and NAB with a rewards program has led to the publication of email addresses and names of current and former staff.
World
Japanese residents warned to take cover as North Korea fires missile
Japanese PM Fumio Kishida called North Korea’s actions “barbaric” after the missile appeared to fly over and past Japan before falling into the ocean.
Opinion
Bringing IS families home is not an easy choice, but it is the right one
Peta Lowe
Principal consultant for Phronesis Consulting and Training
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Property
Neighbourhoods where property owners are most likely to sell at a loss
Close to one in five properties in a handful of suburbs are losing money for vendors as high-rise apartment towers built in recent years fall from favour.
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Title Deeds
Fraudsters and fantasists: the trophy home buyers agents don’t want
As the tide goes out on the number of ultra-wealthy people shopping for trophy homes, there’s one type of “buyer” left exposed in greater numbers.
Lifestyle
Study a ‘wake-up call’: Dating apps rife with sexual violence
An Australian Institute of Criminology survey has found three-quarters of respondents were victims of some form of online sexual violence in the past five years.
Culture
Missing Killing Eve? Try this fast and wild German spy thriller
The echo of Killing Eve is unmistakable, but this stylish series has its own style and goes its own way.
Sport
Better than Brandy: Cleary hailed Penrith’s greatest No. 7
Penrith’s premiership-winning halfbacks Greg Alexander and Craig Gower have declared Nathan Cleary the club’s best-ever No.7, even though he’s just 24.
Exclusive
NRL grand final
‘My plan was thwarted’: Raiders star wanted to bring grand final to a halt
Mark McLinden ran onto the playing field in an attempted environmental protest but was tackled by security before he could chain himself to the goal posts.
‘Football is about love’: Why Bulls striker taunted Sydney United 58 fans with celebration
Al Hassan Toure has revealed the motivation behind his brave goal celebration in the Australia Cup final and admonished the handful of Sydney United 58 fans caught performing Nazi gestures for acting against the true spirit of football.
Boo Roo: Latrell not the only Australian set for frosty Cup reception
Latrell Mitchell won’t be the only Kangaroos star facing boos at this year’s World Cup.
Stoinis, Marsh given maximum time to squeeze out Green
Australia’s selectors are abiding with Marcus Stoinis’ absence and Mitchell Marsh’s unreadiness to bowl in order to keep the same formula that lifted the World Cup last year
‘I’m all in’: Papali’i’s promise to Tigers fans after dodging contract commitment
Isaiah Papali’i kept Tigers fans on the hook for months, but now his tune has changed.
Martin close to sealing three-year extension at Penrith
Liam Martin and Penrith are closing in on a new deal as talks with another two key Panthers ramp up this week.
Have Your Say
Parramatta face-planted in grand final, but there’s a reason for hope
The Eels have a lot of reason to be optimistic despite their grand final catastrophe against Penrith.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
