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Bruce Lehrmann seen on video as friend chops ‘white powder’ at dinner party
Bruce Lehrmann has been filmed alongside a friend who appears to be lining up white powder inside the home that is being paid for by the Seven Network.
Missing 12-year-old Sydney boy found less than 100 metres from police station
Hussein Al Mansoory was found by staff “safe and well” in the stairwell of an Auburn doctor’s clinic, close to where he was first reported missing.
Opinion
Emissions
Fight over car emissions is as stupid today as it was in the 1980s
Vested and political interests are using old arguments to slow or stop a change that will reduce our petrol bills and improve our air quality.
Shane Wright
Senior economics correspondent
‘He can be trusted’: Unethical, lying doctor can get his licence back after ban
Surgeon William Mooney can be trusted to resume practice in “an honest and ethical manner” after earlier findings which included deliberately misleading authorities.
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Roads
‘Tolls need a big shake up’: Review calls for no-holds-barred overhaul
Two-way tolling on the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Tunnel, and the Eastern Distributor, are among key recommendations from a long-awaited review.
The clue that led to questions over Catherine’s family picture
A professor of computer sciences said one of the glaring issues with the photo looked like a “bad Photoshop job”.
Opinion
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Who’s the superpower here? Joe Biden is no match for Netanyahu
Netanyahu is defiant at every turn and Biden’s foreign policy has left the US looking increasingly like an enfeebled partner in this decades-long relationship.
Daniel DePetris
‘Irresponsible’: Government faces backlash over UNRWA funding
Labor says it will not reinstate funding to the UN’s main provider of aid to Palestinians until an investigation into the agency is complete.
Oppenheimer sweeps the awards, but Gosling steals the show
The billion-dollar biopic won seven Oscars, including best picture, director and lead actor from 13 nominations.
Sophistication and schoolgirls: The 10 best Oscars red carpet looks
Subdued sophistication dominated the choices of this year’s style winners, including Billie Eilish and Zendaya.
Analysis
AI
The threat that forced Google’s co-founder out of retirement
Alarm bells are ringing at Google and Sergey Brin is stepping in.
James Titcomb
Opinion
NRL 2024
Why the Dragons can’t let Zac Lomax walk out the door
Shane Flanagan has St George Illawarra rolling already - but Lomax remains his greatest conundrum.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Dragons rush to unleash Leilua against Bennett’s Dolphins
St George Illawarra will look to keep the momentum of their surprise win over the Titans in round one by rushing their gun recruit straight into the fray.
Carey towers over final day as Australia pull off improbable victory
At Hagley Oval, from 4-34 and then 5-80, the tourists had very little right to chase down 279 and beat New Zealand. But just at the moment of most need, Alex Carey seized his opportunity.
Olive oil theft soars as organised gangs target ‘liquid gold’
Olive oil is now the most shoplifted product in Spain’s most populous regions, and that’s when it’s not adulterated.
Protests greet Holocaust museum opening in Amsterdam
The protest leaders emphasised they were against Israeli President Isaac Herzog’s presence, not the museum and what it commemorates.
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Meal prep
14 affordable family meals to make when money’s too tight to mention
From RecipeTin’s cheap and cheesy jacket potato to a fast four-ingredient pizza, here’s a week of flavourful budget-friendly recipes.
NRL 2024
Opinion
I tell our Indigenous players words matter. Ezra was right to speak up, and so was Latrell
Ronnie Griffiths
Indigenous All-Stars men's rugby league coach
‘They should be in trouble’: Latrell’s Leniu comments raise ire but Souths back star No.1
Brad Fittler says rival players are jeopardising the judiciary process by commenting on Spencer Leniu’s hearing.
Updated
Dragons chase Wallabies star as club sets date for Lomax exit talks
St George Illawarra have opened discussions with Jordan Petaia’s management about the Wallabies star switching to league next season.
Sydney
Cranbrook launches review into handling of child safety concerns since 2010
The school’s policies when it comes to sexual misconduct, bullying and discrimination will also be scrutinised.
Geoff thought he had the flu. Three hospital visits later, he found out how wrong he was
It took 15 days and three trips to hospital before Geoff Martin learned he had a life-threatening condition.
‘I don’t like to lose’: Giant-killer declares war on controversial NSW industry
The man who stopped the Gunns pulp factory is turning his attention to this state’s hardwood forests.
Cranbrook to hold ‘independent’ review amid scandal
Embattled private boys’ school Cranbrook is set to announce an independent review into the scandal that forced out its high-profile headmaster Nicholas Sampson.
Former Telstra boss named new Sydney University chancellor
David Thodey is best known as the former boss of the telco giant and currently chairs Ramsay Health Care and technology company Xero.
Politics
Pressures grow as more buyers fall behind on their mortgages
Economic regulators are reporting an increase in the number of Australians falling behind on their monthly mortgage repayments.
Business
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Donald Trump’s fate could depend on this data
As the November elections loom larger, each set of economic numbers is becoming more important.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
World
‘Kill notice’ issued for first photo of Catherine since surgery
The image of Princess Catherine and her children, the first released since her surgery, appears to contain a glitch that suggests the image has been doctored.
Opinion
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Property
Strathfield knockdown sold for $7.55 million at auction
A two-person bidding war broke out for the dilapidated five-bedroom house, pushing the price more than $2 million above the reserve.
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Title Deeds
Zimmermann property empire grows with $20.5m Tamarama purchase
First it was Simone Zimmermann, then kaftan queen Camilla Franks. Now fellow fashion industry star Nicky Zimmermann and husband Chris Olliver have bought into the high-end eastern beaches market.
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Lifestyle
All the looks from the Oscars 2024 red carpet
The must-see red carpet fashion at the 96th Academy Awards, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Opinion
Parenting
Want your kids to tell the truth? Then it’s time to strap on your seat belt
Jo Stubbings
Writer and reviewer
Culture
China’s ‘counter-historians’ challenging the Communist Party
Ian Johnson’s new book examines an underground historical movement that represents a genuine challenge to the Chinese Communist Party.
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NRL 2024
Why the Dragons can’t let Zac Lomax walk out the door
Shane Flanagan has St George Illawarra rolling already - but Lomax remains his greatest conundrum.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
From 4-34 to victory: Carey leads the way as Australia chase 279 to beat NZ
At Hagley Oval, from 4-34 and then 5-80, the tourists had very little right to chase down 279 and maintain a 13-year unbeaten run against New Zealand. But just at the moment of most need, Alex Carey did not just stand up, he towered over the final day.
Dragons rush Leilua back, Schuster to return in reserve grade
St George Illawarra surprised many with a big win over the Titans in round one, and will aim to keep the momentum going by rushing their gun recruit back into the fray.
‘I’ve got seven screws in my head’: Tyler Wright reveals suffocation condition
The two-time world champion and has baffled doctors with her ability to compete despite managing a problem with her airways.
Who is Jakara Anthony, the Australian skiing sensation?
The 25-year-old from Barwon Heads has won 13 of 15 world cup competitions she’s entered this season – the greatest season ever by a moguls skier.
Analysis
Australian rugby
Australian teams are flying in Super Rugby. Eddie Jones may be the reason why
The Reds and the Waratahs have pointed to a brighter future of Australian rugby after thrilling performances against New Zealand opposition.
Smith warms up for Masters with $6 million LIV Golf play-off heartbreak
The Australian has had a lacklustre start to the new year, but showed he will be a force at Augusta after narrowly missing a place in LIV Golf history.
Have Your Say
I tell our Indigenous players words matter. Ezra was right to speak up, and so was Latrell
My aunty and dad’s family used to move from house to house to avoid welfare officers. This generation of Indigenous rugby league players are comfortable standing up for themselves.
Ronnie Griffiths
Indigenous All-Stars men's rugby league coach
