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Crime
‘Very brave’ staff pin down shooter after Sydney CBD office attack
An elderly man wielding a pistol shot another man in his late 70s at the office building on Castlereagh Street in Sydney.
The crucial two hours that finally cracked the case
More than a week after Jesse Baird and Luke Davies were allegedly murdered by Beau Lamarre-Condon, detectives got a vital breakthrough.
Opinion
For subscribers
Police were warned about lax gun rules. So why haven’t they acted?
Specific red flags were raised last year about the tracking and monitoring of NSW police weapons.
Sam Lee
Solicitor
$5b WestInvest program ‘lacks integrity’, risks state’s credit rating
NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey slams his predecessor Matt Kean for “pork barrelling at the public’s expense” after a scathing auditor’s report.
Shut it down: Lidia Thorpe at centre of Senate chaos
Thorpe railed against fellow senators and interrupted other speakers in a bid to make a speech, prompting the Senate to shut down early.
‘Great shock to the family’: Lady Gabriella Windsor’s husband dies aged 45
A committed Christian who once worked as a hostage negotiator in Baghdad, Thomas Kingston was found on Sunday evening.
Crowds gather on beach as food boxes are dropped from planes
Hungry people lined the shore in Gaza to receive food as a humanitarian situation in the war-torn enclave looms.
Opinion
Global economy
Trump wants to kill this fading giant. It might die anyway
The clock is ticking for the body that sets the rules for global trade. Even if Trump doesn’t get back in the White House, the outlook is grim.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Clear your afternoon for this A+ chicken schnitty sandwich that’s as big as your head
Bigger is better, as Sandwich Watch found out when tackling this spectacular two-hander from cult Kosta’s Takeaway (with a new CBD spot on the way).
This geopolitical satire starring Kate Winslet brims with ideas
Created by Will Tracy, a graduate of Succession, the six-part The Regime is directed by veteran Stephen Frears.
New first-class seat for Japan route can be booked with Qantas points
Japan Airlines will now be the only carrier to offer a first-class cabin on flights between Australia and Tokyo.
Breaking
US Votes 2024
Biden faces protest vote from within Democrat ranks in primary win
The vote casts doubt about his ability to maintain the coalition he needs to fend off Donald Trump in critical swing states.
Exclusive
NRL 2024
Tom Trbojevic left Vegas with $2 – and felt like he hit the jackpot
In the City of Second Chances, the injury-plagued Manly fullback needs a little luck.
‘Soft’: Horan slams Rebels after Super Rugby capitulation
A 30-3 defeat to the Brumbies in the opening round has raised further questions about the embattled Melbourne franchise.
British comedy’s hot new act: Hugh Bonneville, Noel Fielding
Taking the piss out of history is one of the great British comedic traditions, carried on in the riotously funny The Completely Made-Up Adventures of Dick Turpin.
Opinion
Ask an expert
What’s the best way to put my inheritance into my super?
There are two ways to contribute extra money to your superannuation, and each have their own pros and cons.
Noel Whittaker
Money columnist
Opinion
Birthday
As a leap year baby, I’m technically turning 10. But I’ve endured 40 years of bad jokes
With a one of 1461 chance of being born on February 29, I have the rarest of rare birthdays. Which means I’m both 10 and 40 at the same time.
Samantha Allemann
Writer
Sydney
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Crime
Luke Davies’ act of characteristic kindness on one of his last flights
The Qantas flight attendant brought fellow crewmates to tears for the way he looked after a seriously ill passenger.
The detective credited with finally breaking the case
Detective Sergeant Sasha Pinazza admitted she had “barely eaten or slept” during the desperate search.
‘Toughest week’ comes to close as Sydney couple’s bodies are discovered
The bodies of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies have been found in two surfboard bags on a property two hours south of Sydney.
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Mardi Gras
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 chiefs praising a “positive, respectful” conversation.
Keli Lane back in maximum security after alleged phone breach
The convicted baby killer is back in Silverwater prison after getting in trouble while on day release, potentially impacting her chances at parole.
Politics
How people tweak their income to sneak below the tax rates
Australia is filled with people using quirks to pick their tax rate as wage earners pay full freight, new research reveals.
Business
Land sales boom in Sydney, crash in Melbourne
Sydney land sales jumped 26 per cent over the past few months while in Melbourne and Geelong sales plummeted to an 11-year low.
World
Breaking
US Votes 2024
Primary polls open in Michigan as discontent threatens Biden
Joe Biden was expected to win Michigan in a landslide, but too many “uncommitted” votes would sound alarm bells in a state critical for the presidential election.
Opinion
Has Trump peaked? Take a closer look at his numbers and find out
Bruce Wolpe
Senior fellow at the United States Studies Centre and former political staffer
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Property
‘Just broken’: How much you need to earn to buy a house
The average income of people who manage to buy a home has jumped over the past four years. Will interest rate cuts help?
Is the price right? Property developer Tim Gurner lists luxury apartment for less
Last year he walked back his remarks about a need for ‘pain in the economy’ – this year he’s listing his bayside apartment at what appears to be a discount.
Good Food
Lifestyle
My reports are lazy, disengaged and take too much sick leave. Help?
When it comes to leading a team, listening should be your top priority, says Dr Kirstin Ferguson.
Culture
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What to watch
Life After Life is an exquisite ‘what if’ mystery
Based on Kate Atkinson’s acclaimed novel, this four-part drama asks questions about life, death, chance and how our existence is shaped.
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Sport
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NRL 2024
Tom Trbojevic left Las Vegas with $2 – and felt like he hit the jackpot
In the City of Second Chances, the injury-plagued Manly fullback needs a little luck.
‘Soft’: Horan slams Rebels after Super Rugby capitulation
A 30-3 defeat to the Brumbies in the opening round has raised further questions about the embattled Melbourne franchise.
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NRL player movements
NRL transfer hub: Veteran prop closing in on Bulldogs deal despite stroke
Zane Tetevano thought he might have played his last game of rugby league last year after he was found to have a hole in his heart. But he’s passed a key test for his NRL return.
New Zealand ace Conway ruled out of first Test against Australia
The Kiwis will now enter the Test series against Australia without key batsman Devon Conway and pace bowling spearhead Kyle Jamieson.
Sin Bin in Sin City
NRL 2024
‘It was bizarre’: The day Manly coach Anthony Seibold posed for a gay magazine
Coaching a game in Las Vegas isn’t the most bizarre thing that Anthony Seibold has done during his footballing career. Not even close.
Wallabies’ World Cup review set for release – but without budget blow-out figure
Recommendations from an external review into the Wallabies’ disastrous Rugby World Cup campaign are finally due to be published, but one juicy part will be missing.
‘I didn’t want to leave’: Why Joey Manu came close to ditching Vegas
The Roosters star was the last player to fly out for the US on Tuesday – but he needed some convincing to get on the plane.
Have Your Say
Goodbye bodyline 2.0: The rule change Steve Smith wants for Test cricket
The former captain opened up on his plans to play in the United States, and called for umpires to be given greater powers crack down on barrages of short-pitched bowling down the leg side.
