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Our foreign correspondents on what’s making headlines around the world.
Divers leave dam site, police say triple-zero call made from Baird’s phone
Police say a triple-zero call was made from Jesse Baird’s phone four minutes after Beau Lamarre-Condon’s police-issued gun was fired, allegedly killing Baird and his partner Luke Davies.
A timeline of Beau Lamarre-Condon’s alleged movements
Police say they are piecing together the movements of the senior constable charged over the murders of Sydney couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies.
Students’ details revealed in school email blunder
A dossier of highly personal information about numerous students, including health conditions, was sent to parents.
Breaking
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Push to deny visa for Palestinian hijacker who praised Hamas terrorists
Leila Khaled, who appears holding an AK-47 in famous murals in the West Bank, is a member of a hard-line Marxist group that shocked the world with airline hijackings and bombings.
ICAC acted outside powers in issuing Berejiklian report, court told
The former premier wants an appeal court to strike down corruption findings made against her after an inquiry exposed her secret relationship with an MP.
Lehrmann to face committal hearing for rape case
The former federal Liberal Party staffer 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
Sharemarket
Why rise of this $3.1 trillion monster could spell trouble
First it was the “Magnificent Seven” and now, it seems, Nvidia might be “The One”. Following last week’s extraordinary result, 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.
The Great Barrier Reef is bleaching and there’s no end in sight
Large parts of the Barrier Reef have bleached as ocean temperatures soar above average, with scientists concerned it will worsen in the coming weeks.
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.
Opinion
Education
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
Analysis
Pacific diplomacy
Australia relieved by new Tuvalu PM, hopeful landmark treaty will hold
The Albanese government is confident Tuvalu will continue with a landmark climate and security pact struck with Australia last year, after electing a new leader.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Politics
Barnaby 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.
Business
Seven launches ‘highbrow’ online news publication despite downturn
The Nightly will publish a 34-page digital edition at 6pm from Monday to Friday, supported by a website and featuring prominent Seven West columnists.
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.
