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Brittany Higgins a ‘broken soul’, mother tells Lehrmann case
Kelly Higgins told the Federal Court that her daughter’s alleged sexual assault was her “worst nightmare” as a mother.
Stokes capitulates in fight over Roberts-Smith costs
The move will prevent communications between the former soldier’s lawyers and his chief supporters at Seven from being made public.
Opinion
Pharmaceuticals
Birth of a $9 billion pharmacy group is just what the doctor ordered
It has a bunch of hurdles to jump and won’t be without its detractors, but for investors it will be something of a white whale.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
Morry Schwartz resigns as chair of Schwartz Media, says Gaza coverage not a factor
The veteran publisher says there are “lots of reasons” for his decision to step aside from day-to-day operations.
JB Hi-Fi faces class action over ‘worthless’ warranties sold for 12 years
The class action against the $5.4 billion electronics firm is the third lawsuit against a major Australian retailer in the space of a week.
Updated
Courts
Daylesford driver ignored nine blood sugar warnings before crash killed five, court hears
The minutes before the Daylesford hotel tragedy have been detailed for the first time, as police opposed bail for the 66-year-old driver.
They topped the HSC in decades gone by. Where are they now?
Top HSC achievers of decades past took different paths: medicine, teaching, politics, filmmaking – and dancing in Las Vegas. They share their advice for the class of 2023.
Phase-out of fossil fuels to be decided in next 24 hours: Bowen
Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen has told reporters that Australia and like-minded countries are still facing opposition as they seek to secure a phase-out of fossil fuels.
Call for a fresh face to lead Democrats as poll predicts Trump win
Joe Biden’s satisfaction rating has plunged to a record low with just 37 per cent of those surveyed saying they were content with his performance.
‘T-Rex of the sea’ had a two-metre-long skull
The 150-million-year-old fossil was found in Dorset, England. Sir David Attenborough said it was “one of the greatest predators the world has ever seen”.
Want to see what climate change does? I’ll show you my WA desert home
Few Australians know the Country I call home. Let me take you there through spinifex, mulga trees, red sand and open skies – and introduce you to my family.
Opinion
NRL 2024
NRL’s first raiding party hits the gridiron in Las Vegas
The NRL’s gamble on Sin City has started with the players and officials spending a week in the US.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Analysis
Japan rugby
He was sacked by England and quit the Wallabies. So why did Japan chase Eddie Jones?
Getting his third job in a little over 12 months points to Eddie Jones’ brilliance as a salesman, and well-established roots in Japanese rugby.
Nofoaluma returns to Tigers training … but only as a spectator
Wests Tigers winger was back at Concord on Monday having refused to train with the team due to perceived unfair treatment.
The unique Aussie experience that should be on everyone’s bucket list
Immersion in nature takes on new significance at the glamping resort of Sal Salis, where the wildlife of Ningaloo is the star attraction.
How to manage kids’ screen time - and the one thing you need to know
With properly configured parental controls, keeping track of device usage doesn’t have to be all or nothing.
Recipe collection
Baking
The great cake countdown of 2023, numbers 25-15 revealed
Who will be this year’s star baker? Catch up on our annual recipe advent calendar countdown so far.
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Opinion
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Israel is increasingly portrayed as the villain. Some perspective, please
George Brandis
Former high commissioner to the UK and federal attorney-general
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Sydney
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
‘As powerful as a scarf in a curtain call’: Third resignation in STC fallout
Writer Ruth Ritchie has become the third member of the Sydney Theatre Company’s foundation board to resign following a pro-Palestinian protest by three actors.
Updated
Ambulance
Minns would meet HSU boss ‘in a heartbeat’ to end ambulance dispute
NSW Premier Chris Minns has staunchly defended his government’s pay offer for paramedics ahead of an Industrial Relations Commission hearing.
Suspicious fire at waterfront home destroys luxury cars
A blaze in a garage at a lower north shore home has destroyed two luxury cars that witnesses said were a Tesla and Lamborghini.
The city’s best – and the worst – places to cycle revealed in new survey
Missing links continue to plague Sydney’s cycling network as a new project asks cyclists to name and shame unsafe routes.
Take money from Penrith Stadium to fund Leichhardt Oval, says council
In a bid to breathe new life into the ground, the Inner West Council needs help to fund a renovation. It has a novel solution to find the money.
Politics
Analysis
Immigration
Labor needs to end the migration surge, but these cuts are not enough
Some of the migration changes seem too modest to deal with a powerful global trend that pushed arrivals to a record high.
Business
Updated
Mergers & acquisitions
$8.8b titan: Chemist Warehouse, Sigma agree to merger
Chemist Warehouse plans to list on the Australian Securities Exchange via a merger with Amcal owner Sigma Healthcare.
World
How Israel secretly made sure Hamas got millions of dollars a month
The Hamas-run Gaza Strip received billions of dollars over a decade. Israeli intelligence officials now believe that the money had a role in the success of the October 7 attacks.
Opinion
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Property
Vaucluse home owned by ‘Angel of The Gap’ sells for $7.16m
The buyer beat two developers for the home that is close to The Gap and now plans to tear it down and rebuild on the block.
The Sydney suburbs where it’s becoming easier to buy a home
House hunters may have a glimmer of hope that Sydney’s property market has begun to show some signs of swinging in their favour after a tough year.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Is it really true love if they won’t peel your orange? Apparently not
A one-question relationship test popular on TikTok proposes petty inconvenience as the ultimate measure of love.
Opinion
Christmas
Hey kids, let’s talk about sex (and politics) on our summer walks
Daisy Turnbull
Teacher and author
Culture
Anna Schwartz explains why she dropped artist Mike Parr
Gallerist Anna Schwartz has spoken out about why she dropped one of Australia’s best contemporary artists from her gallery, but kept his work on display.
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Opinion
NRL 2024
NRL’s first raiding party hits the gridiron in Las Vegas
The NRL’s gamble on Sin City has started with the players and officials spending a week in the US.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Nofoaluma returns to Tigers training … but only as a spectator
Wests Tigers winger was back at Concord on Monday having refused to train with the team due to perceived unfair treatment. But his future at the club remains under a cloud.
Analysis
Japan rugby
He was sacked by England and quit the Wallabies after a shambolic year. So why did Japan chase Eddie Jones?
In his third job in a little over 12 months, Eddie Jones is set to be confirmed as head coach of Japan this week. It points to his brilliance as a salesman, and well-established roots in Japanese rugby.
‘All you’ll be remembered for’: Alex Carey’s post-Bairstow mission
Travis Head believes Stuart Broad’s sledge “that’s all you’ll be remembered for” will not have aged well by the time Alex Carey hangs up his gloves
‘I’ve got no dramas’: Lyon extends olive branch to Johnson
Nathan Lyon has extended his hand to Mitchell Johnson ahead of the Perth Test against Pakistan, declaring their bond from the 2013-14 Ashes series is unbroken
Why England’s new tackle height laws could change the face of NRL
English authorities are lowering legal tackle heights and limiting appearances to reduce potential concussion risks, as Australian coaches and experts suggest alternative rule changes to combat CTE.
Analysis
EPL
‘Never going to be smooth’: Why bumpy ride is normal service on the Ange train
His teams may play at breakneck speed, but Ange Postecoglou takes his time when it comes to discussing, and implementing, his football philosophy.
Have Your Say
‘I’m not doing this to have a crack at rugby’: Why Wallabies star couldn’t say no to Roosters
Speaking publicly for the first time since his shock move, Mark Nawaqanitawase says he is not part of a code war and that some of the things being said about him are laughable.
