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Inside alleged $3m ‘fake robbery’ of high-end Sydney jewellery store

Inside the robbery at Sydney’s Germani Jewellers.

Police warned Michel Germani of a suspected looming robbery of his Sydney store. Months later, the owner of the high-profile store would be accused of orchestrating the fake theft.

What Dutton says when his guard is down (and why US politics is not his strength)

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton.

The opposition leader made some strange comments about the US election during a private dinner for big-money donors last week.

Officer accused of double murder kicked off the force

NSW police officer Beau Lamarre-Condon, who is accused of murdering Jesse Baird and Luke Davies with his police-issued gun, has officially been removed from the state’s police force.

Chris Minns and Dominic Perrottet spent election eve campaigning across wide swaths of Sydney.

An award-winning bromance: Minns and Perrottet share gong for leadership

Chris Minns and Dominic Perrottet could have gone for the jugular. Instead, the two leaders became mates.

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$80 million in scams prevented by new early warning system

If the convenience of online shopping has become a habit during the coronavirus lockdown, it may be time to nip it in the bud.

A new alert system from NAB has saved customers – including many desperate Swifties – a total of $80 million in potential scams.

‘History is made’: Gay conversion banned in NSW after all-night debate

Bleary-eyed MPs voted in favour of Labor’s Conversion Practices Ban Bill just after 6.30am on Friday, after debate began at 11pm on Thursday.

Today show presenter announces surprise exit

Brooke Boney announced her departure from Nine’s Today show on Friday morning.

Brooke Boney will be leaving the morning show after this year’s Olympic Games to take up an opportunity to study at Oxford University.

Missing the boat: When you should have bought a house

Low-deposit buyers have fallen.

Buyers who managed to squeak into the property market during a narrow window of time a few years ago would not be as lucky today.

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Apple’s $172b hit after iPhone lawsuit

The US has sued Apple, accusing the technology giant of using its power over app distribution to maintain an iPhone monopoly.

Reece Walsh.

Grounded: 17-hour bus trip adds insult to injury as head hit sidelines Walsh

Reece Walsh was not cleared to fly after a head knock during the Broncos’ heavy loss to Penrith, but the news was better for the man on the other side of the collision.

When will South Sydney stop blaming everyone else for problems of their own making?

Jason Demetriou is under pressure.

There’s trouble in paradise when you’re skewering Triple M’s social media department for Latrell Mitchell’s potty-mouthed interview.

Andrew Webster
Andrew Webster

Chief Sports Writer

‘How many premierships have we won? It’s 10’: Swans add to trophy cabinet

The Sydney Swans have won 10 premierships in their 150 years and now they have the cups and flags to show for it.

‘A step forward’: Surgeons transplant pig kidney into living human for first time

Surgeons perform the world’s first genetically modified pig kidney transplant into a living human at Massachusetts General Hospital, Saturday.

Previously, pig kidneys have been temporarily transplanted into brain-dead donors but this recipient is “robust” and expected to be discharged soon.

Italian PM a victim of deep fake porn, seeks damages: report

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni.

Meloni is seeking $165,000 in damages and will donate any award to an interior ministry fund for women victims of domestic violence.

The cold calculation behind Australia’s aid cuts to Gaza

The accusations against the United Nations agency helping Palestinians in Gaza are murky, but the consequences have been painfully clear.

Waleed Aly
Waleed Aly

Columnist, co-host of Ten's The Project and academic

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Some say Celeste Barber’s now too hot to parody beauty standards…

Here’s the comedian and social-media star’s blunt reply.

New bucket list: The 20 experiences in Asia you must do

The Calamian islands in the Philippines province of Palawan were described as “the last frontier” by Jacques Cousteau.

A world of adventure, luxury, fascinating cultures, natural beauty and incredible cuisines is on Australia’s doorstep.

The unexpected dining hotspot emerging in Sydney’s suburbs (and five new eateries to try there)

The team behind Surry Hills’ restaurant Arthur have big new plans for the Shire. And they aren’t the only ones.

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Panthers thrash Broncos; Walsh suffers facial injury

Panthers thrash Broncos; Walsh suffers facial injury

The Broncos lost Reece Walsh after two minutes and failed to recover from a Panthers’ onslaught.

Terrell May.

How Terrell May turned 30kg into $500,000

The Roosters’ best forward weighed 135 kilos before embarking on a regime of ultramarathons and round-the-clock training.

Sydney

Students are more likely to be excluded from the state’s schools for physical violence than any other reason.

NSW principals exposed to rising threats and violence from parents, students

An annual survey of principals and deputies found 44 per cent had been exposed to violence in schools, with more staff reporting they were victims of cyberbullying.

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Sydney DJ dropped by booking agent after alleged inappropriate behaviour

Sydney DJ dropped by booking agent after alleged inappropriate behaviour

Matty Ferguson, known as Flexy Ferg, says he is sorry for inappropriate behaviour amid allegations he sent unsolicited sexual messages to women.

James Valentine diagnosed with oesophageal cancer

James Valentine decided to have fun with his program.

The ABC Sydney radio presenter has been diagnosed with oesophageal cancer and will take a few months off-air as he undergoes surgery.

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Big stink at the fish market as ‘greedy’ tenants drag out design stoush

Design by 3XN and BVN for the redeveloped Sydney Fish Market.

A former fish market boss says the new billion-dollar taxpayer funded building is destined to become a white elephant: “You don’t need the Taj Mahal to flog dead fish.”

Doctor accused of taking intimate hospital photos

Nicholas Chu, pictured here outside court in Sydney in September 2023.

Nicholas Chu, who is on bail, allegedly took intimate photos of 15 people, including children, at a regional hospital in NSW.

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Justin Timberlake.

Annoyingly, Justin Timberlake chooses dignity on his first album in six years

The star sidesteps years of tabloid infamy - it’s disappointing, and lacking in pop business savvy.

Jess Hong as Jin Cheng, John Bradley as Jack Rooney in Netflix’s <i>3 Body Problem</i>.

This new show from Game of Thrones’ writers is Netflix’s best since Beef

A masterclass in adaptation, 3 Body Problem is a deftly capable science-fiction puzzle-box.

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Reece Walsh.

Seventeen-hour bus trip adds insult to injury as head clash sidelines Walsh

Reece Walsh was not cleared to fly after a head knock during the Broncos’ heavy loss to Penrith, but the news was better for the man on the other side of the collision.

Drua fans in Churchill Park, Lautoka

Hearts, minds and a ’16th player’: How the Drua broke through in Fiji

The Drua provided 18 members of the 2023 Fiji World Cup squad and have won back-to-back Super W titles, but their club is about far more than results on the field.

Jason Demetriou is under pressure.
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NRL 2024

When will South Sydney stop blaming everyone else for problems of their own making?

There’s trouble in paradise when you’re skewering Triple M’s social media department for Latrell Mitchell’s potty-mouthed interview.

Andrew Webster
Andrew Webster

Chief Sports Writer

Canoe sprint athlete Ben Manning has notified an intention to appeal his non selection for the Olympic Games.

Australia’s Olympic team hit by first selection controversy

A canoe sprinter who secured a quota spot for Paris 2024 is the first known athlete to give notice of his intention to appeal against his non-selection for the Games.

Keanu Baccus celebrates his goal for Australia.
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McGree, Bos injured as Socceroos scrap to stressful win over Lebanon

Australia claimed a 2-0 victory in their World Cup qualifier, but another dysfunctional performance made it a tough night at the office.

Latrell Mitchell takes a moment at Souths training on Thursday

‘It couldn’t have come at a better time’: Why Souths are buzzing for Wighton debut

Suspension kept him for the first two rounds, but Rabbitohs players believe Jack Wighton’s introduction can help the team – especially close friend Latrell Mitchell – find another gear against the Roosters.

Michael Jennings is back at the Roosters after last playing an NRL game in October, 2020.

Jennings cleared to end 1266-day NRL exile as rugby-bound stars eye reunion

The NRL has approved a contract upgrade for Michael Jennings that puts the 35-year-old in line to play first grade this season.

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