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Eight seats separated Higgins from Lehrmann. Then she rose to speak
No sooner had Bruce Lehrmann finished delivering his evidence in his defamation claim against Network Ten and its journalist Lisa Wilkinson, than the woman at the centre of the dispute entered the court.
Seven pays for Bruce Lehrmann’s harbour views
The network is paying the former staffer’s $2500-a-week rent in Sydney’s northern beaches in exchange for an interview that landed a Walkley nomination.
Expert suggests Higgins ‘five times the limit’ on night of alleged rape, court told
Former federal Liberal political staffer Brittany Higgins started giving evidence on Tuesday as part of Network Ten’s defence.
The HSC subjects which show you went to private school
One subject had 9000 students enrolled but only 1.7 per cent of them were girls from public schools.
Police send controversial Opera House protest video for independent review
NSW Police confirmed that no person has yet been charged with speaking grossly offensive antisemitic words at a pro-Palestine protest in Sydney.
Ten minutes to travel 90 metres: Traffic chaos continues around new Rozelle interchange
Traffic congestion continued to plague roads around Sydney’s new underground spaghetti junction.
‘Throw the book at them’: Trees destroyed in Sydney harbour vandalism attack
Lane Cove Mayor Scott Bennison said the council believes it knows who was responsible for the illegal destruction of 300 trees and plants.
Opinion
Housing affordability
Why there’s no quick fix to the housing affordability crisis
This week’s metrics around affordability are concerning, at best – and at worst, absolutely frightening.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
They’ve supported younger generations. Now Boomers don’t want thanks, or criticism
Let’s cut to the chase. This is not a Boomer-made problem but rather an entrenched flawed tax system.
Analysis
Political leadership
Three signs of decay in the Albanese government
Labor backbenchers are showing patience in public despite their frustrations in private. But voters have no reason to be so loyal.
Analysis
Patrick Dodson
Patrick Dodson, a man of generous spirit, steps away with sorrow
Patrick Dodson, brought low by cancer and exhausted by its treatment, announces his retirement from the Senate, still thinking of a better future for Australians.
Exclusive
US politics
‘Fully engaged’: Rudd opens up on Biden’s age and Trump’s possible return
In a broad-ranging interview, Australia’s ambassador to the US also hit out at China over the sonar incident at sea and weighed in on whether American can trust Beijing.
The rare $950 lily which you have to enter a ballot to buy
Three very rare plants will be sold on Saturday to raise funds for the Botanic Gardens of Sydney.
Opinion
NRL 2024
If money is king, the gap between the rugby codes is greater than ever
The evidence of rugby’s implosion is that resourcing the top will not necessarily stimulate growth at grassroots.
Roy Masters
Sports Columnist
Opinion
History
Playing fast and loose with the past could make the future car crash TV
High-end dramas are embellishing the past but low-end politicians are also keen to write their own history, even as it happens.
Nick Bryant
Journalist and author
Our eight favourite luxury homes for sale right now
We’ve rounded up our favourite luxury listings, from a stunning inner-city conversion to a home on the best street in Australia.
These French hoteliers test 15 mattresses before picking the best
Experimental Group’s owners turned Paris’ bar scene on its head. Now they’re bringing that same cool-factor – and staggering detail – to the hotel game.
Sydney
Exclusive
Crime
Alleged murder victim refused to leave Sydney to join partner overseas
The mother of Brazilian Catiuscia ‘Cati’ Machado says her daughter did not want to travel to the United States with partner Diogo de Oliveira before he allegedly killed her in a Sydney unit.
Leaked Sydney Uni exam paper forces students to sit new tests
The papers were uploaded to the university’s student portal before the exam was scheduled.
Woman, 90, dies after intruder allegedly rapes her in NSW aged care home
A 90-year-old woman has died in hospital after a 34-year-old man allegedly broke into her aged care facility and sexually assaulted her.
Police officer son of former deputy PM Michael McCormack charged with assault
The 26-year-old was arrested in the early hours of Saturday morning after an alleged assault near Kings Cross.
Minns to lift bans on terraces, townhouses and low-rise apartments
The NSW government believes forcing councils to adopt new planning laws will create about 112,000 new homes across Sydney, the Hunter, Central Coast and the Illawarra regions.
Politics
Nazi salute to be banned as federal government changes mind
Australians will be banned from making the Nazi salute in public after the federal government came under pressure from the opposition and Jewish groups.
Business
Analysis
Shares
Three Australian companies this fund manager thinks are overlooked
Mid-cap Australian companies tend to be overshadowed by their larger counterparts, leaving investors missing out on opportunities.
World
Teens face trial accused of aiding beheading of teacher Samuel Paty
Officials have not publicly identified the six defendants being tried behind closed doors at a court for minors in Paris. The crime in 2020 shock France.
Opinion
I got arrested at 97 for my grandkids. They were tired of asking nicely
Alan Stuart
Retired Uniting Church minister
Netanyahu is trying to destroy a monster he helped nurture
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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Property
‘New owners will enjoy it’: Sydney suburbs that joined the $1m and $2m clubs
Hot demand has tipped property prices in dozens of Sydney suburbs past the million dollar mark, and the $2 million club has new entrants too.
Investors reap $6.7m selling Balmain East townhouse with Harbour Bridge views
New Year’s Eve fireworks, anyone? The lifestyle property attracted six registered bidders and the winner used a curious strategy to nab the keys.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Bringing R.M. Williams back down to earth
With a new flagship store, growing sales and a deal with Akubra, boot maker R.M. Williams looks like a luxury brand – just don’t call it one.
Culture
Rosie is gone, and there’s a slobbery-boxer-shaped hole in our hearts
Of course, I miss the walks on the beach, the wrestles over sticks and even the eye-watering farts, but it’s the physical absence around the house that is so pronounced.
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Warner’s scores in spotlight before potential Test farewell in Sydney
Selectors will pick the Australia squad this week for the Pakistan Test series. But Pat Cummins and Andrew McDonald have been non-committal on David Warner’s involvement.
Why a pro golfer risks his million-dollar career to play this ‘feisty’ sport
Scotland’s Bobby MacIntyre juggles a big-money golf career with the hectic highland sport of shinty. Picture Cameron Smith playing rugby league in his spare time.
Opinion
NRL 2024
If money is king, the gap between the rugby codes is greater than ever
The evidence of rugby’s implosion is that resourcing the top will not necessarily stimulate growth at grassroots.
Roy Masters
Sports Columnist
Updated
NRL 2024
Bulldogs snare Connor Tracey from Sharks in player swap
No club has been more aggressive in the transfer market than Canterbury – and now they have added another versatile player to their roster.
Updated
Matildas
Injured Kerr to miss Matildas’ matches in Canada
Sam Kerr’s club Chelsea announced the Australian captain will remain in London as the World Cup semi-finalists head to Canada for two friendly matches.
The words from Bennett that set Greg Inglis on his path for life after league
Former Rabbitohs star struggled with his mental health until his bipolar diagnosis in 2019. Now, four years after hanging up his boots, he has a new purpose in life.
Analysis
Socceroos
How could Lucas Neill earn $76,000 a week and go broke? It’s easier than you think
Financial problems among those who have hung up their boots are commonplace in professional sport. The reasons are complex.
Have Your Say
Why the next fortnight is the most important in Wests Tigers’ history
Without major changes to the board, Benji Marshall will never be able to shine.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
