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Crime
‘Toughest week’ comes to close as couple’s bodies found
Police are “confident” the human remains discovered on a property in Bungonia, two hours south of Sydney, are those of the missing couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies.
The detective hailed for providing a ‘wonderful result’ for Baird and Davies families
Detective Sergeant Sasha Pinazza admitted she had “barely eaten or slept” during the desperate search.
Keli Lane in maximum security after alleged phone breach
The convicted baby killer is back in maximum security at Silverwater prison for the incident while on day release, potentially impacting her parole chances.
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Crime
Mardi Gras organisers, police discuss deal for officers to march out of uniform
Police Minister Yasmin Catley left a meeting with police and Mardi Gras organisers on Tuesday morning praising the “positive and respectful” conversation.
Analysis
Political leadership
Hate Scott Morrison? He got more right than you probably think
Morrison could be unbelievably clumsy and offensive. But even his very many haters should acknowledge he made the right calls at some big moments during his time as prime minister.
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Has Donald Trump peaked? Let’s take a closer look at his numbers and find out
Joe Biden cannot win in November from where he is right now. But neither can Trump.
Bruce Wolpe
Senior fellow at the United States Studies Centre and former political staffer
Khawaja reveals New Zealand PM’s residence uninhabitable
NZ Prime Minister Chris Luxon “couldn’t live in his place”, Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja said at an event on the lawn of Premier House.
Israel strikes deeper in Lebanon after Hezbollah downs drone
Underlining the risks of escalation, Hezbollah fired 60 rockets at an Israeli army headquarters in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.
‘We’re at a pivotal point’: Australia’s restaurant industry on the brink
For many restaurants today, just breaking even is cause for celebration. Will 2024 be remembered as a year of closures?
Taylor Swift’s father investigated for alleged paparazzo assault
The alleged incident occurred in the early hours of Tuesday morning in Sydney, after the pop star had played her final Australian show.
The outback town that changed Australia forever
Decisions made a century ago in the Trades Hall in Broken Hill continue to influence our working lives – for the better.
Non-binary, bisexual Australians have greatest levels of distress
Australians with diverse sexualities are three times more likely to have experienced a mental illness in the past year, and four times more likely to have self-harmed.
Colourful racing identity Eddie Hayson arrested over alleged ice
NSW police will extradite Eddie Hayson from the Gold Coast to NSW, where he is expected to be charged in relation to the alleged methamphetamine supply.
SafeWork NSW referred to ICAC over monitoring of killer stone after ‘shock’ report
A scathing report found, despite international knowledge about the “heightened health risk” of deadly engineered stone products since at least 2010, the NSW workplace regulator did not begin proper compliance until 2018.
Mary Poppins film rating raised over ‘discriminatory language’
The film, starring Julie Andrews as the nanny who transforms the lives of two children, is being re-released in the UK. Classifiers picked up a dated and racially offensive term.
‘Running out of opportunities’: Olympic medal weighs on Matildas’ old guard
The lack of something tangible to show for their historic achievements weighs particularly heavily on a core group of this golden generation now aged 30 and over.
Opinion
Family holidays
When I was a child, we never dreamed of overseas holidays
Even motels were too expensive, except on very hot days when Dad didn’t want to drive in the heat.
Lee Tulloch
Travel columnist
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Opinion
Social media
The case involving Trump that could change the internet forever
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Sin Bin in Sin City
NRL 2024
Watch how the Roosters infiltrated Hollywood … but didn’t know it
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TAYLOR SWIFT IN SYDNEY
Opinion
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
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.
Sydney
The change that could trigger higher density development in Sydney
The presence of restaurants, shops and a supermarket will “trigger” new planning controls across Sydney’s suburbs, but there is ongoing debate about what makes a “town centre”.
ICAC points to Maguire’s ‘emotional hold’ on Berejiklian
The “particular dynamics” of the relationship between Gladys Berejiklian and Daryl Maguire needed consideration, a NSW court was told.
Man shot dead on street in Sydney’s west
Paramedics treated the man who was found lying on the footpath, but he died at the scene.
Exclusive
State Parliament
NSW One Nation at risk of losing its sole MP, party looks to recruit Craig Kelly
Speculation is mounting the former Liberal MP will ditch Clive Palmer’s UAP to join One Nation and force out NSW MP Tania Mihailuk.
Opinion
Schools
Sobbing Newington old boys drown out those with real skin in this game
Inconsolable about the end of male sovereignty at Newington, ageing alumni want to “save” the school. But for “new” parents like me, other considerations spring to mind.
Michelle Cazzulino
Writer
Politics
What’s a bad byelection result? Dutton, Albanese argue over the swing
Highlighting the consequences of a worse-than-expected result for the pair, both parties are positioning themselves as the underdog.
Business
Australians are willing to shop around – and Coles is taking note
The supermarket giant intends to prove it provides good value for money and keep shoppers as they travel further to get a better deal on groceries.
World
Gaza ceasefire deal could take effect as early as Monday: Biden
Israeli negotiators say they are prepared to swap high-profile Palestinians in a new hostage deal being negotiated in Paris.
Opinion
The tax office could send you cash each year. Instead, we’ve got more accountants than farmers
Shane Wright
Senior economics correspondent
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Property
It just got harder to buy a home, and there could be worse ahead
Buying a home used to be within reach of most workers, but a yawning chasm has opened that will likely continue to grow.
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.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Is 2024 the year of the canola oil comeback?
According to some people, the oil is both dangerous and toxic. To others, it’s one of the healthiest oils to consume.
Culture
Rising from the ashes: Duo rekindles Notre-Dame’s musical spirit
Inspired by one of the world’s greatest buildings and the devastating fire that almost destroyed it, the Australian Brandenburg Orchestra is staging a unique concert.
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Sport
Eddie everywhere: Jones’ role in Manly’s Las Vegas mission
Anthony Seibold worked with Eddie Jones when he was head coach of the England rugby team, and has applied the same preparation to the US trip.
‘Running out of opportunities’: Olympic medal weighs on Matildas’ old guard
The lack of something tangible to show for their historic achievements weighs particularly heavily on a core group of this golden generation now aged 30 and over.
Opinion
NRL 2024
Fear and mothering in Las Vegas: Why NRL clubs should stop treating players like children
We wonder why rugby league players act like brats. Maybe it’s because we keep treating them as such.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
‘I’m in’: Why Postecoglou’s powers of persuasion work on so many signings
Many players have spoken about getting “the call” from the Australian coach. At Celtic, there was a running joke he could have a career in recruitment.
Updated
NRL player movements
NRL transfer hub: How LeBron is helping Broncos skipper stay young
Adam Reynolds is entering the final stages of his career, but he says he feels at the top of his game after signing a one-year extension with Brisbane.
Sin Bin in Sin City
NRL 2024
Watch how the Sydney Roosters cracked Hollywood … but didn’t know it
A diehard Roosters fan, who is a filmmaker in Los Angeles, has been taking names from the team and using them in movies and TV shows for years.
He played with Aussie stars and has All Blacks in his blood. Now he’s out to topple Australia
Daryl Mitchell was a child when his dad lost his job as coach of the All Blacks. But his father’s career provided lessons that have helped him become a big-game player.
Have Your Say
What the NRL must do to avoid a repeat of the Denver debacle
Empty seats and unpaid players marred rugby league’s last visit to America. This is what the NRL must do to ensure there is no repeat in Las Vegas.
