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Police call for patience, Paddington home re-examined in double murder case
Commissioner Karen Webb says police are working “around the clock” to locate the bodies of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies, allegedly killed by a Sydney police officer.
Analysis
Mardi Gras
Ahead of its biggest night of the year, Sydney’s gay community mourns
Mardi Gras organisers consider how to commemorate Luke Davies and Jesse Baird as their deaths rock the local community.
Unanswered questions about the fates of pair
Many pieces of the grim puzzle remain missing in the investigation into the deaths of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies.
‘It’s just a tragedy’: Security guard dies after alleged punch at Sydney pub
Police arrested a 31-year-old man after an alleged altercation in Sutherland resulted in the death of a security guard.
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Social media
$1b for journalism at risk in new warning over Google, Facebook
Former competition boss Rod Sims has urged the Albanese government to enforce the media bargaining code struck three years ago, when they stared down the social media giants.
Australia’s death bowling prevails over Kiwis in rain-shortened 10-over slogfest
Australia completed a 3-0 clean sweep against New Zealand at a rain-soaked Eden Park, in their last T20 before this year’s World Cup. Relive the action.
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LoadingWigan 16 Penrith 12
NRL 2024
‘Lying is a sin’: Penrith star’s dig at Wigan rival over controversial try
The NRL’s best team was again beaten by their English rivals, but the victory was secured courtesy of a refereeing decision that had Australians scratching their heads.
Foketi cleared as Waratahs stay optimistic for clash with defending champs
After a spirited display in defeat against the Reds, the Waratahs face a quick rebuild ahead of a daunting upcoming fixture list.
Trump victorious in South Carolina Republican primary
Nikki Haley has suffered another major setback in her ambitious bid to win the Republican presidential nomination.
Opinion
Scott Morrison
As Morrison leaves parliament, we should honour his legacy
Fallen Australian leaders are eventually remembered for the good, not the bad. Scott Morrison will be no different.
George Brandis
Former high commissioner to the UK and federal attorney-general
Zelensky vows victory as Ukraine marks two years since Russian invasion
“We will win,” Ukraine’s president told a ceremony attended by four Western leaders as he pledged that his forces would be able to overturn recent defeats on the battlefield.
Who keeps the fur baby? And do we need to get the lawyers involved to decide?
Pets are treated as property under Australian family law, but some legal experts say change is needed, pointing to other countries that consider pet welfare in custody battles.
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Title Deeds
Beachfront billionaire to get a new neighbour in record $32m home sale
Investment platform co-founder Sean Katz has reset a suburb record to buy near Stephen Lowy, filmmaker George Miller and developer Vaughan Blank.
Calling time on wine o’clock: Why working mothers use alcohol to cope
Mothers said they struggled to meet expectations at work and home in the evening, which is when alcohol kicked in as a stress-relieving tool.
‘Terrible state’: Crumbling ocean pools pose danger to swimmers
Sydney’s beloved ocean pools are suffering from a lack of maintenance and the impact of severe weather.
How Swifties sucked up 15,000 hours of video data
Telstra says it has been grappling with unprecedented demand from Taylor Swift fans as the telco prepares to announce new network features at Mobile World Congress this week.
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Opinion
Five Minutes with Fitz
‘I like a show!’: From producing The Voice to directing funerals
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
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TAYLOR SWIFT IN SYDNEY
Opinion
Is it OK to mine your past relationships to feed your art? Looking at you Tay Tay
Artists invade the privacy of their loved ones with their work – but how much exposure is too much?
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
Sorry Melbourne, but Sydney is Tay Tay’s Australian home
Sydney is experiencing a global cultural moment right now, confirmed by Swift’s embrace of the harbour city.
Sydney
Neighbours from hell: Why flying foxes are driving Sydney batty
Fruit bats are causing mayhem across Sydney, but should local councils cut down trees or using sound devices to drive them away?
Exclusive
Medicare
Bulk-billing GP clinics vanish across many parts of Sydney
More than 75 per cent of GP clinics in nine Sydney electorates reported bulk-billing all of their patients.
Exclusive
Sydney asbestos crisis
Council launches legal action over asbestos clean-up concerns
Inner West Mayor Darcy Byrne warns that asbestos-contaminated mulch at Rozelle Parklands will not be removed by February 29.
Exclusive
Gender equality
The $6205 a year pay gap between men and women
The median salary for male public sector workers in NSW was 6.2 per cent higher than that of women.
Sydneysiders Trent and Paul defied the odds to become parents
In 2010 adoptions by same-sex couples were legalised. In 2024, barriers persist.
WEEKEND READS
When a relationship fails, who keeps the fur baby?
Pets are treated as property under Australian family law, but some legal experts say change is needed, pointing to other countries that consider pet welfare in custody battles.
After sharing an Indian sweet with a friend, I realised I was in love with him
All the most intimate relationships of my life have food running through them.
Politics
Exclusive
Medicare
Bulk-billing GP clinics vanish across many parts of Sydney
More than 75 per cent of GP clinics in nine Sydney electorates reported bulk-billing all of their patients.
Business
Opinion
Hip pocket
When it comes to this insurance, it’s time for a healthy debate
More than half of us have private health insurance, but it’s not cheap. So, do you really need it? Here are a few things to consider.
Dominic Powell
Money Editor
World
Trump says criminal trials and mugshot have helped him with black voters
The former president’s comments came in a speech to the black community in a last-minute bid for votes ahead of the South Carolina primary.
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Property
The type of Sydney property that’s outperforming its neighbours
The conventional wisdom is that high-quality homes in sought-after locations always sell well, but is that true?
‘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.
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
‘I still have that zebra dress’: How Blondie’s Debbie Harry keeps rocking it at 78
The queen of punk chats about her enduring career, distinctive style and plans for the future. Yes, there’s a new Blondie album on the way.
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Wigan 16 Penrith 12
NRL 2024
‘Lying is a sin’: Penrith star’s dig at Wigan rival over controversial try
The NRL’s best team was again beaten by their English rivals, but the victory was secured courtesy of a refereeing decision that had Australians scratching their heads.
Third T20: Smith’s World Cup bid in danger after rain-shortened 10-over slogfest
Matthew Short thumped Australia to an imposing total before rain and crafty death bowling kept New Zealand in check. But Steve Smith’s unhappy day at the crease could cost him a trip to the Caribbean in June.
Foketi cleared as Waratahs stay optimistic for clash with defending champs
After a spirited display in defeat against the Reds, the Waratahs face a quick rebuild ahead of a daunting upcoming fixture list.
‘I still don’t know what to believe’: Inside story of the Burgess feud that broke the Bunnies
The key figures implicated in the saga that led to Sam Burgess’ messy exit from his beloved Rabbitohs last year share their emotions on the ordeal that rocked the club.
Late blitz all but seals place in Paris for Matildas
After being frustrated for more than an hour, Australia hit three late goals against Uzbekistan to take a decisive lead back to Melbourne for the second leg of their Olympic qualifier.
Sin Bin in Sin City
NRL 2024
Poll reveals how clubs really feel about the NRL’s Las Vegas expedition
The survey asked club bosses if taking games to Las Vegas over the next five years would yield a big financial benefit for the sport. This is what they said.
It’s 4am in Vegas, you’re an NRL star and you’re in trouble. Fear not, top cop will save you
As the spectre of scandal looms after a night in Sin City goes awry, there is only one person to call if you’re a drunken NRL star.
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.
