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Breaking
Crime
Officer bought angle grinder, weights after alleged murders: police
A female friend was with Beau Lamarre-Condon when he visited the rural property where police are searching for the bodies of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies, police said.
Breaking
Courts
Lehrmann to face committal hearing for rape case
Lehrmann is facing two counts of raping a woman he allegedly met in a nightclub weeks after he first appeared in a Canberra court over unrelated allegations.
Opinion
Education
Focus on fairness is an education, but Albanese’s ambition has yet to be tested
The Albanese government has talked a good game on significant education reform. Soon, it will be time for action.
Sean Kelly
Columnist
Australian tourist missing in Zimbabwe’s Victoria Falls park
The tourist went missing in the vast rainforest on Friday, a Zimbabwe National Parks and Wildlife Management Authority spokesman said.
Latest live posts
LoadingBarnaby Joyce to miss parliament after being filmed on the ground
Joyce has confirmed he received upsetting news about the health of a family member around the time of the incident, which he blamed on mixing alcohol and prescription medication.
Alex Hawke survives expulsion as Dutton dodges NSW Liberal council
The former immigration minister survived an attempt to expel him from the party over his alleged role in delayed preselections before the last federal election.
Opinion
Sharemarket
The $3.1 trillion monster that took over Wall Street
First it was the “Magnificent Seven” and then the “Fabulous Five”. Now, it seems, there is only “The One”. And the future of the sharemarket may depend on it.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Buyer splashes nearly $5m on designer home he’d only seen on FaceTime
Four parties registered to bid but the winner had only done a video inspection moments before the auction began.
Exclusive
Paris Agreement
‘They ain’t seen nothing yet’: UN boss names climate change impacts coming to Australia
Top UN climate official Simon Stiell says Australia will be “front and centre in resettling entire national populations” if climate targets are not met.
Adoptions plummet despite reforms making it easier for carers to adopt
Actor and adoption advocate Deborra-lee Furness has called for a refocus on permanency while the NSW government says a backlog in adoption applications has been cleared.
Exclusive
Healthcare
‘Years my kids didn’t have’: Boost to Australian gene therapy development
When Megan Maack’s two children were diagnosed with childhood dementia, it took years for a drug that could help to be available in Australia.
Opinion
Taxis
Fare’s fair? How a Swiftie surge turned a taxi rank into The Hunger Games
Between middle fingers and near bashings, the taxi rank outside Central’s Grand Concourse was not exactly a love story following Friday’s Taylor Swift concert.
Anthony Segaert
Reporter
Thailand’s most unusual train ride is chaotic and surreal
Thailand’s Mae Klong Railway Market is one to watch out for. Quite literally.
Is this Australia’s most popular and heartbreaking love story?
Tender, funny and incredibly sad, Holding the Man was a hit from the moment it premiered in 2006. It now returns with a new cast in a new era.
‘The one thing I didn’t think we’d question’: Why Benji already fears tough season for Tigers
The rookie coach has been left with more questions than answers after an underwhelming pre-season, although there has been one big silver lining.
Sivo headshot rocks Eels: Every big name missing for round one
A second heavy headshot in a year will sideline the flying Fijian, who joins a host of big names, internationals and star recruits on the sidelines for round one.
Are Australia about to go all-in to hunt Olympic rowing’s white whale?
In over 120 years, Australia’s best result in the blue riband coxed eights event is a pair of silver medals. Rowing chiefs are considering a plan to go one better in Paris.
TAYLOR SWIFT IN SYDNEY
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.
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
Sydney
Updated
Crime
Jesse Baird spoke of ‘shadowy figure in bedroom’ at night
Investigators are also speaking to Baird’s friends about any other interactions or events that went unreported in the lead-up to their disappearance on Monday.
Dunny lanes of Sydney: Hidden chance to address housing crisis
The city’s back lanes may look messy, but an architect has shown how a laneway block can double density.
Fresh fish stoush as owners slash value of site despite redevelopment
Sydney Fish Market is facing new drama over designs for the site that is undergoing an $800 million redevelopment.
Updated
Tragedy
‘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.
Students don’t get taught some facts about Australia, but that could change
Major events in the history of Australian federation will be taught under a revised curriculum for NSW schools.
Politics
Exclusive
Smoking & vaping
War of words breaks out over vape ban ‘fail’
Coalition MPs say vape sales to children are “skyrocketing” and ask if regulation would be better than a ban.
Business
Suncorp earnings jump 14 per cent as insurance premiums spike
Suncorp chief executive Steve Johnston concedes it has been a tough six months for customers facing rising home and motor insurance premiums.
World
Netanyahu says hostage deal in works, but won’t stop eventual Rafah offensive
The Israeli prime minister has confirmed that a ceasefire deal is in the works that would also see the release of dozens of hostages held in Gaza, as well as Palestinians, imprisoned by Israel.
Opinion
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Property
‘They definitely need a higher wage’: The group priced out of housing
Buying a home solo has become tougher over the past decade. Now renting has caught up.
Randwick apartment fetches $1.44m on bumper auction day
More than a dozen buyers turned out to compete for the two-bedroom apartment, including an investor planning to buy it for his adult children.
Good Food
Lifestyle
What happens to mental health when we don’t get enough sleep
Poor sleep can make anxiety, depression and other mental health issues worse. Here’s what to do about it.
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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Sport
Are Australia about to go all-in to hunt Olympic rowing’s white whale?
In over 120 years, Australia’s best result in the blue riband coxed eights event is a pair of silver medals. Rowing chiefs are considering a plan to go one better in Paris.
Sivo headshot rocks Eels: Every big name missing for round one
A second heavy headshot in a year will sideline the flying Fijian, who joins a host of big names, internationals and star recruits on the sidelines for round one.
Sin Bin in Sin City
NRL 2024
‘The Rabbitohs are in my blood’: Bunnies’ Hollywood hangout with The Kid Laroi
Rabbitohs Cody Walker and Jai Arrow spent time with Waterloo-raised Souths fan Charlton Howard – aka rap sensation The Kid Laroi – at his Hollywood studios.
Analysis
Matildas
The Matildas don’t need Sam Kerr to win. But they do need a striker
The unexpected re-emergence of Michelle Heyman has given Tony Gustavsson a selection headache as he considers his 18-player Olympic squad with qualification all but secured.
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.
‘The one thing I didn’t think we’d question’: Why Benji already fears tough season for Tigers
The rookie coach has been left with more questions than answers after an underwhelming pre-season, although there has been one big silver lining.
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.
Have Your Say
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.
