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Australian soccer
Kerr’s alleged racist slur toward cop revealed in British tabloid
The football star has pleaded not guilty and is fighting to have a charge of racially harassing the police officer thrown out of court.
Brittany Higgins taken to hospital after marathon court hearing
Former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins was taken to hospital on Tuesday night following a marathon defamation hearing in a Perth court involving senator Linda Reynolds.
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Crime
Defence twist in Beau Lamarre-Condon double murder case
The accused killer of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies is being held in isolation in Sydney’s Silverwater jail.
Haley quits presidential race, says Trump must earn her supporters
The ex-UN ambassador announced she would drop out after Trump dominated the biggest day in the US presidential nominating season.
He was one of the best officers. He was also a serial rapist
Almost everyone had heard about the Sydney man’s regime of sexual cruelty. The boys’ club kept him safe to prey on more women.
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Violence
Broome man regrets ‘tying up trespassing children in backyard’
A 45-year-old tradesman, who has been charged with assault, said he regretted his actions and that they were not racially motivated.
‘Yuppie kingdom’: The Packer property play at heart of Sydney housing debate
The development proposal on the “Paris end” of Macleay Street in Potts Point would replace an ageing building of 80 one-bed apartments and studios with 31 luxury units.
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Education
New school curriculum mimics high-performing countries
A radical shake-up of the NSW school curriculum will give teachers clearer and more specific guidance on what students need to learn.
ASEAN Australian summit ends with watered-down statement on China
The leaders’ declaration removed any mention of Taiwan and softened calls for China to rein in its activities in the South China Sea.
Army officials jump the gun on Princess of Wales’ public appearance
The Trooping of the Colours in June would have been the first major official duty confirmed for the Princess of Wales since she underwent surgery in January.
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This bluestone heritage inn by the sea makes an ideal escape whatever the season.
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Chicken
12 chicken breast recipes that are actually full of flavour
You don’t have to put up with dry, dull chicken dishes any longer with these juicy recipes in your repertoire.
Injury could spare Sam Kerr from FA’s stand-down rule
The governing body has the power to immediately suspend Sam Kerr for a violation of its national code of ethics but is weighing up its options.
Nobody can replace Buddy at the Swans. But Logan McDonald will have a crack
Plenty of fans at the SCG on Thursday night, when the Swans open the new AFL season against Melbourne, will still be wearing the famous number 23 on their backs.
Manly think they deserve to go back to Las Vegas. Will the NRL let them?
Scott Penn has joined Nick Politis in suggesting the two teams who won in Las Vegas should be back next year after he held talks with the president of the San Francisco 49ers about investing in the NRL.
Trump and Biden head to all but certain rematch after Super Tuesday
After the biggest day of the 2024 primary season, Nikki Haley, Donald Trump’s only remaining rival for the Republican ticket, is under pressure to drop out.
Opinion
Inside China
How China strangled its golden goose – and paid a terrible price
Western banks, their expat workers and foreign money are all taking flight from Hong Kong as Beijing tightens its grip on the region.
Melissa Lawford
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
‘Very dangerous’ if no Gaza ceasefire is reached by Ramadan, says Joe Biden
Israel wants just a pause in fighting to get hostages out of Gaza and more aid in, insisting that it will not end the conflict before Hamas is “eliminated”.
NRL 2024
Secret Sharks business: The signing tactic landing Fitzy’s marquee recruits
Addin Fonua-Blake was wined and dined by the Tigers, Dragons and Bulldogs late last-year, but it was Cronulla that emerged with little fanfare and a million-dollar front-rower.
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‘Needs to be a line in the sand’: Indigenous stars speak out on Leniu racism row
Nicho Hynes and Latrell Mitchell have called for a strong stance to be taken by the NRL if Spencer Leniu is found guilty of racially vilifying Ezra Mam in Las Vegas.
Sydney
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Al Muderis case
Patient ‘scared to sever relationship’ with Al Muderis
Rachael Ulrich told a court she had “reasons” not to trust the surgeon after her operation, but maintained contact in case anything went wrong with her implant.
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Tragedy
Police appealed for hit-and-run witnesses. Their suspect stood metres away
Police in Sydney made a plea to the driver in an alleged fatal hit-and-run to come forward. Moments later they would make their arrest a stone’s throw from the crime scene.
Sydney hotel set for $100m eight-storey expansion as business booms
Ascott group is to add to Sydney’s growing number of hotel rooms with the $100 million revamp of its Haymarket site and the expansion of the Quest business into regional Victoria.
Annie was harassed at work. Her story was kept secret
Annie got into a lift with a male manager. Within seconds, he had cornered her, groped her and tried to kiss her, she said.
Jelena Dokic pulls out of Cranbrook speech after Four Corners program
The former tennis champion and mental health advocate was due to attend an International Women’s Day event at the private school.
Politics
Analysis
Australian economy
A win’s a win but the economy is only just getting over the line
Football cliches were everywhere in analysts’ verdicts on the latest national accounts. But the economy will struggle to keep on winning at this pace.
Business
Opinion
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin is back at record levels, but its time in the sun might be short-lived
It is no coincidence that the tanking of bitcoin’s price, and those of crypto assets more generally, occurred during a period of raised interest rates.
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World
Paris Olympics terror concerns force plan B for riverside opening ceremony
The French government, the City of Paris, and the 2024 organising committee remain determined to stage the ceremony on the Seine – but security agencies aren’t so sure.
Opinion
Dutton’s nuclear option condemns us to pricey power and blackouts
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Property
Kaftan queen Camilla Franks buys Bondi landmark home for $12.5m
The house was sold by Australian Rugby Foundation chair Ben Scott, and for $2.5 million more than he paid just three years ago.
How far house prices have soared above fair value
Houses in almost all Australian capitals look overvalued, new analysis shows.
Good Food
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Chicken
12 chicken breast recipes that are actually full of flavour
Lifestyle
More than moments: Is our love of Indigenous fashion leading to burnout?
Since 2020, First Nations labels have enjoyed a stratospheric rise. But more work is needed to help young designers survive in the fashion industry.
Culture
Opinion
Celebrity life
We’re in a golden age for celebrity documentaries. Pity we can’t trust them
Self-promoting “celebumentaries” by the likes of David and Victoria Beckham, Conor McGregor and Harry and Meghan may rake in cash, but they leave us all poorer.
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Sport
Manly think they deserve to go back to Las Vegas. Will the NRL let them?
Scott Penn has joined Nick Politis in suggesting the two teams who won in Las Vegas should be back next year after he held talks with the president of the San Francisco 49ers about investing in the NRL.
Seine me up: French president vows to swim in Paris river despite Olympic concerns
Swimming has been banned in the Seine River in Paris since 1923 but after a multi-billion dollar investment to clean it up - and a number of false starts - athletes believe it will be ready for this year’s Olympic Games.
Nobody can replace Buddy at the Swans. But Logan McDonald will have a crack
Plenty of fans at the SCG on Thursday night, when the Swans open the new AFL season against Melbourne, will still be wearing the famous number 23 on their backs.
His NRL career was cut short when Benji became Tigers boss. The Tahs couldn’t be happier
Triston Reilly had made a successful code switch and ended 2023 in the Tigers’ NRL side. But a late change of plans from Benji Marshall saw him released – and swiftly re-signed by the Waratahs.
NRL focus on future growth of American TV market after Las Vegas launch
Despite the spectacular success of the season-opening double-header, the NRL has a long way to go to penetrate the United States television market.
Injury could spare Sam Kerr from Football Australia’s no-fault stand-down rule
The governing body has the power to immediately suspend Sam Kerr for a violation of its national code of ethics but is weighing up its options.
‘By any measure, we’re the No.1 sport’: AFL boss Dillon won’t concede to PVL
Andrew Dillon wants one million participants in his code across Australia by 2033, using $1 billion of investment. He believes Sydney is a key part of the puzzle.
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September footy or Las Vegas holiday: How your team can make the NRL finals
Our experts run their eyes over every team and predict why your club can - and why they can’t - be in the hunt for the Provan-Summons Trophy at the end of the season.
