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Police
Toll points, GPS and traffic cameras key in double murder investigation
Beau Lamarre-Condon worked with children at Sydney schools before allegedly killing two Sydney men at a Paddington home.
Unanswered questions about the fates of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies
Many pieces of the grim puzzle remaining missing in the investigation into the deaths of Luke Davies and Jesse Baird.
Qantas refunds customer forced to pay $1900 for spelling mistake
Chris Bowers made a typo when booking a Qantas flight for his nephew. It was an expensive mistake.
Randwick apartment fetches $1.44m on bumper auction day
More than a dozen buyers turned out to bid on the two-bedroom apartment, including an investor planning to buy the unit for his adult children.
Opinion
Retirement living
How to fuel up your retirement savings faster
Somewhere in our 40s, 50s or 60s, we wake up to the reality that retirement is not as far away as we thought. Here’s how to prepare.
Bec Wilson
Money contributor
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NRL 2024
NRL’s tallest man steps out for Broncos; RTS tears up the Dolphins
Melbourne were too good for Newcastle, while the Dolphins fear a Queensland star might be gone for the year with Manly, Brisbane, the Dragons and Tigers still to play their trial matches.
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LoadingWhy Canterbury’s $3.3m marquee signing will play in the centres … for now
When the Bulldogs lured Stephen Crichton away from the premiers most assumed it was to play fullback. But the plan has changed.
Analysis
Matildas
Five burning questions as the Matildas aim to seal Olympic berth
Tony Gustavsson’s side play the first leg of their Olympic qualifier against Uzbekistan in Tashkent on Saturday night. We take a look at the biggest questions surrounding the team.
In pictures: Thousands of fans gather for Taylor Swift’s second sold-out Sydney show
We’re capturing Swifties attending night two of the Eras Tour in Sydney. Find yourself or your friends!
The little girl with a brain tumour who got Taylor Swift’s 22 hat
Nine-year-old Scarlett Oliver’s wish came true at Taylor Swift’s first Sydney show when she was given the famous black hat during 22.
Sorry Melbourne, but Sydney is Taylor Swift’s official Australian home
Sydney is experiencing a global cultural moment right now, confirmed by Swift’s embrace of the harbour city.
Maroubra’s Big Rubik’s Cube was ‘solved’. Now locals want it scrambled
Randwick Council will debate whether to poll Maroubra locals on the future of the guerilla artwork.
Trump weighs in on IVF as reproductive rights become an election flashpoint
The former US president’s comments came as he and Nikki Haley made their last pitches to voters ahead of the presidential primary race in South Carolina.
Opinion
Political leadership
In power, Keating was a gift. Now, at 80, he’s a tragedy
Paul Keating’s incredible economic chutzpah supercharged Australia’s prosperity, but he has become an apologist for China.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Two of Us
Good Weekend
He fell for her in 10 minutes. She said yes 11 years later
When a celibate Hindu monk met his future wife at an ashram, what followed was a masterclass in patience.
Flex your mussels (and stretch your budget) with these 30 recipes
The shellfish are delicious, affordable and quick to cook. Plus a refresher on what to do with those that refuse to open.
TAYLOR SWIFT IN SYDNEY
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Taylor Swift stuns Sydney with secrets and surprises during dazzling first show
It’s been a long time coming, but Taylor Swift fans in Sydney were treated to a very special night when the Eras Tour finally arrived.
Bad blood: How the Eras Tour is making and breaking friendships
While Taylor Swift’s shows are bringing some Swifties together, they’re pulling others apart.
Sydney
Man dies after turning up at Sydney hospital with gunshot wound
The 32-year-old man was dropped off at Liverpool Hospital with two gunshot wounds and died shortly afterwards.
Why did taekwondo master Yoo allegedly kill one of his ‘Little Lions’?
Master Lion ran classes, school holiday workshops and birthday parties for his young students. He is now accused of killing a seven-year-old child and two adults.
Metro executive created $459,000 job for ‘dear friend’, investigation alleged
Louise Howard, the now-former public servant at the centre of the claims, has dismissed the findings against her.
Friends remember couple, whose new lives in Sydney were tragically cut short
Jesse Baird and Luke Davies had the world at their feet. “It’s hard to put words to our devastation,” said a friend of Jesse’s after police confirmed the pair’s death.
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Courts
Family’s tears over death of two-year-old boy mauled by dogs at motel
Jyedon Pollard was captured on CCTV riding around on a scooter in the hour before he was fatally attacked. His DNA was later found on the gate latch.
WEEKEND READS
Kitchen Sink Drama
What causes the fog?
Paul Connolly’s Kitchen Sink Drama is a slice of domestic life, captured masterfully in only 100 words. This week: In the clouds.
Shannon is terminally ill. In a trailblazing trial, she took a white pill
Groundbreaking Australian research offers hope that a psychedelic drug may help ease end-of-life fears, anxiety and depression.
Politics
Trouble in the West Wing: can a reboot of Albanese’s office ensure victory?
A series of key appointments have been made to ensure the highest political office is match fit for an election due by May 2025.
Business
Why bosses should embrace romance in the office
Two colleagues have affection for each other, and it’s been going on a while. There’s no power imbalance nor inappropriateness. Why not embrace it?
Opinion
Russia-Ukraine war
Putin has Russia headed for economic ruin. The West can’t lose its nerve now
Ambrose Evans-Pritchard
Opinion
Cash
Why the end of cash could be catastrophic for your kids
Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Money contributor
World
Netanyahu reveals his long-awaited plan for postwar Gaza
Deep disagreements over Gaza’s future have led to increasingly public friction between Israel and the United States, its closest ally.
Opinion
Why America’s historic weakness strengthens Trump
Nick Bryant
Journalist and author
Fast Eddie and ScoMo take responsibility but it’s not their fault
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
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Property
‘One of Sydney’s best-kept secrets’: From derelict semi to designer haven
In the tightly held lower north shore neighbourhood, only a handful of homes trade each year – and a corporate couple snapped one up for a renovation project.
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Title Deeds
One of Sydney’s best streets set to get another trophy home
When it comes to harbourfront real estate, the sum of a well-positioned parcel is worth a lot more than its parts.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Pollies derided this relic. Sydney Biennale is resurrecting it
The biennale has mastered the art of reviving the city’s neglected pockets. Next up: White Bay Power Station.
Culture
Music festivals are in crisis. So where have all the young people gone?
Insiders fear that the Australian festival circuit is facing its biggest challenge since the collapse of Big Day Out a decade ago.
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NRL 2024
NRL trials LIVE: NRL’s tallest man steps out after RTS tears up the Dolphins
Melbourne were too good for Newcastle, while the Dolphins fear a Queensland star might be gone for the year with Manly, Brisbane, the Dragons and Tigers still to play their trial matches.
Why Canterbury’s $3.3m marquee signing will play in the centres … for now
When the Bulldogs lured Stephen Crichton away from the premiers most assumed it was to play fullback. But the plan has changed.
‘You felt like you had to earn your stripes, as a leaguie’: How an Origin star mastered a new code
Thirty-eight years after scoring for the Maroons at Lang Park, Les Kiss is now head coach of Queensland’s rugby team. And his first game is against NSW at the same venue.
‘Existential threat to the game’: Is this rugby league’s worst refereeing decision?
Sam Burgess’ first home game as Warrington coach descended into a near farce after a former NRL player was sent off for an accidental head clash.
Analysis
Matildas
Five burning questions as the Matildas aim to seal Olympic berth
Tony Gustavsson’s side play the first leg of their Olympic qualifier against Uzbekistan in Tashkent on Saturday night. We take a look at the biggest questions surrounding the team.
Hynes hopeful for round one after injury forces him out of Sharks’ trial match
Cronulla’s star halfback was confident he’d be fit for their season opener to partner Braydon Trindall in the halves, despite being sidelined with a quad injury on Friday.
Rising star’s training put rivals to the sword at World Cup
Harjas Singh says the influence of his Sikh background played a huge part in becoming Australia’s under-19 World Cup final hero.
Have Your Say
Recency bias and a lopsided competition: Breaking down the NRL’s top 50
Playing positions, the form of your team and indeed who that team is all weighed heavily when Nine and Herald experts sat down to map out their list of the game’s best.
