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Missing person
Police investigate if own officer linked to missing TV presenter and Qantas attendant
Police hold grave concerns for airline steward Luke Davies and his partner, TV presenter Jesse Baird, after bloody clothing believed to be owned by the pair, was found at a club in south Sydney.
Former Labor ministers to stand trial over alleged misconduct in public office
Charges stem from an inquiry which alleged Joe Tripodi and Tony Kelly were involved in doctoring a cabinet submission that could have provided a windfall to Eddie Obeid’s family.
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Courts
Woman accused of Sydney ‘boob job’ killing
A 35-year-old woman died two days after an allegedly botched breast augmentation procedure at her own inner-city beauty clinic.
PM slams immigration release ad as ‘misinformation’
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has slammed an advertisement in a Melbourne newspaper – about the government’s release of criminals from immigration detention – as “misinformation”.
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Earnings season
‘Never say never’ to future Stan tie-up, says Nine boss
Stan would consider partnering with a rival if the right deal arose, Nine Entertainment’s boss said after the streaming service outperformed the media company’s other businesses.
Albanese says working-from-home can be ‘a win-win’
The Fair Work investigation into working-from-home rights is set to inflame the tug-of-war between bosses and employees over how offices run.
Is it over now? No. Last-minute tickets released for Swift’s first Sydney show
A handful of very lucky Taylor Swift fans were given another chance to see the superstar live as last-minute tickets went on sale.
Why Travis Kelce is Taylor Swift’s biggest fashion hit yet
The NFL champion is changing the way sportsmen interact with luxury labels.
Taylor Swift meets a fan at every live show. How are they chosen?
Throughout the Eras Tour, Swift has used her song 22 as an opportunity to gift a hat to a member of the crowd. We crunched the numbers on how they are chosen.
Opinion
Aviation
Qantas boss signals treats for customers, sun sets on Joyce era
If one were to write a report card, Vanessa Hudson would score well – but there is room for improvement.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
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US Votes 2024
Biden wipes away another $US1.2b in student loans
In total, nearly $US138b ($210b) in debt has been lifted from the shoulders of young people ahead of the presidential election in November.
Mascot Towers nightmare set to end as owners sell for knockdown prices
A rescue package will allow apartment owners to get out of the block and get on with their lives, although some are still missing out.
This is the most famous hotel in Australia (if you’re British, anyway)
The Australian hotel seen by millions of British TV viewers every night isn’t quite as it appears on the small screen.
Opinion
Hospitals
Paper undies are a small price to pay for such a great sleep
Now, I’m no Michael Jackson, but I do enjoy a light anaesthetic.
Kerri Sackville
Columnist and author
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What to watch
Whitstable Pearl puts Kerry Godliman where she belongs: centre stage
Best known as Ricky Gervais’ terminally ill wife in Afterlife, Kerry Godliman radiates warmth in this drama-come-detective series.
Analysis
Wallabies
Wallabies doco captures players’ anguish. But where is the real Eddie?
A revealing new Wallabies documentary lays bare the emotional rollercoaster endured by players at the Rugby World Cup. But now-departed coach Eddie Jones remains an inscrutable figure.
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Surfing
Australian star dominates in Hawaii to reclaim world No.1 mantle
It was an all-Australian affair at Sunset Beach, with Molly Picklum and Jack Robinson taking out the women’s and men’s title on Thursday.
McDonald set to step up in Swans’ post-Buddy era
How will Sydney’s forward line cope after the retirement of Lance Franklin? Pretty well, judging by Thursday’s “match simulation” against the Giants.
TAYLOR SWIFT IN SYDNEY
Thousands of Sydney fans queue for Taylor Swift merchandise
Thousands of Taylor Swift fans have queued to purchase concert merchandise at Sydney Olympic Park ahead of the Sydney leg of her Eras Tour.
Meet the Taylor Swift super fans going to all seven Australian shows
Die-hard fans or selfish hoarders? These extreme Swifties say you need to calm down.
Sydney
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Crime
Taekwondo master’s alleged triple murder case heard in Sydney court
The first court appearance for Kyung Kwang Yoo, accused of a horrific triple murder including the killing of a seven-year-old, was heard on Thursday morning.
Break point for north shore tennis club in lighting stoush
Longueville Tennis Club has been trying to install lights on its outdoor courts since 1965. Now, it has permission - but it comes with conditions.
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Crime
Pregnant woman charged with shooting murder of Sydney crime figure
A 27-year-old man is also expected to be charged over the gunning down of Ferenc “David” Stemler in Canterbury last year.
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Crime
Hundreds of men snared as global paedophile video ring unearthed
An international paedophile ring in which hundreds of men around the world filmed each other watching child abuse material has been unearthed by NSW Police.
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Hospitals
These hospital beds could have saved Josh. They were never built
Plans to build a specialist unit on Sydney’s northern beaches have been abandoned despite the state government committing $7.5 million to the project.
THE COVID GENERATION
Violence, anxiety in students as young as 5: Marks of the COVID generation
Experts discuss reports of students struggling and teachers being physically attacked in the aftermath of school closures during the pandemic.
Teenagers the biggest losers of COVID-era school closures
In the third and final part of this series, experts say the impact of COVID-era school closures on a generation of students is still unclear.
Politics
Reserve Bank gaining absolute independence met with opposition
Former treasurer Peter Costello told a Senate inquiry that parliament would surrender its sovereignty if the treasurer lost the power to overrule the bank.
Business
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Earnings season
Qantas lifts investment in planes, customer service as profits fall
A sharp decline in first-half profits was unveiled by Qantas boss Vanessa Hudson as the price of plane tickets fell and flight capacity increased.
World
Ban on the horizon for toxic gas used in plastic
Vinyl chloride was one of the toxic materials that contaminated East Palestine after a freight train derailed. The disaster was “100 per cent preventable”.
Opinion
Should we catch this falling Star or is it time for it to fold?
Alexandra Smith
State Political Editor
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This Sydney house once sold for $1m. Now it’s worth about $80m
This vintage Hollywood-style mansion has kicked off this year’s Sydney trophy home market thanks to a buyer with $80 million or more.
Even a far-flung house that needs work is unaffordable now
An average first-home buyer couple can no longer comfortably afford the repayments on an entry-level house in the capital cities.
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Lifestyle
Opinion
Sunday Life
It’s in our interest to keep having sex after 50. But how to spice it up?
“First off, for fellas, no flossing in bed, toenail clipping, belching or passing wind. Ever.”
Kathy Lette
Writer
Culture
Austin Butler brings a rock star sensibility to highly anticipated Dune sequel
From Elvis Presley to the treacherous princeling Feyd-Rautha Harkonnen, the 32-year-old actor reflects on his new blockbuster role.
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NRL 2024
Souths take steps to make Bunnies the happiest players on Earth
South Sydney Rabbitohs players including star hooker Damien Cook will be rolling around Disneyland over the next few days … on mobility scooters.
Analysis
Wallabies
Wallabies doco captures players’ anguish ... but where’s the real Eddie?
A revealing new Wallabies documentary lays bare the emotional rollercoaster endured by players at the Rugby World Cup. But now-departed coach Eddie Jones remains an inscrutable figure.
McDonald steps up to give tantalising glimpse of Swans’ post-Buddy era
How will Sydney’s forward line cope after the retirement of Lance Franklin? Pretty well, judging by Thursday’s “match simulation” against the Giants.
‘If you live in the past, you’re screwed’: Why Dave Grohl is inspiring Ivan Cleary
In a rare interview, the Panthers coach opens up on the Foo Fighters, Nathan’s future, Jarome Luai’s $6 million Tigers deal and his fears for the new season.
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Surfing
Picklum dominates in Hawaii to reclaim world No.1 mantle
It was an all-Australian affair at Sunset Beach, with Molly Picklum and Jack Robinson taking out the women’s and men’s title on Thursday.
More changes for Bulldogs as star recruit handed captaincy
Stephen Crichton has impressed with his leadership since arriving at Belmore and has been appointed skipper ahead of incumbents Reed Mahoney and Matt Burton.
Super Rugby Pacific is back. Here’s what you need to know
The Waratahs open their Super Rugby campaign with a blockbuster against the Queensland Reds on Saturday. After years of mediocrity, can they turn things around?
Have Your Say
Best of the best: Which three NRL superstars have missed the top 10?
Expert judges from the Herald and Nine have combined to produce the definitive list of the top 50 players in the NRL. Today, we continue with numbers 20 to 11.
