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Cardiologist sent thousands of texts to young employee he is accused of sexually harassing

Chris Semsarian text messages sent to Jennifer de Jongh.

Professor Chris Semsarian is defending a sexual harassment claim by a young woman who says he touched her on the bottom.

As Catley and Webb break bread, Minns backs minister

Beleaguered Police Minister Yasmin Catley has the “absolute confidence” of the premier, who says she will stay in the job until the next election.

‘If Australia is listening, you need to be worried’

The government’s bill to dramatically increase its deportation powers has passed the House of Representatives, backed by the Coalition.

AFLW Sydney Swans players Paige Sheppard and Alexia Hamilton.

‘I have two, she has one’: Moment Sydney Swans players were caught with cocaine

It was a late Saturday afternoon when Alexia Hamilton and Paige Sheppard left the Clovelly Hotel to find a silver Toyota. They have apologised for what happened next.

Derek’s home was worth $900,000. He’ll walk away with nothing

Derek’s home was worth $900,000. He’ll walk away with nothing

The owner of an apartment in the troubled Mascot Towers has accused the NSW government of the “ultimate betrayal”.

Losing Sydney’s heritage is too high a price for a housing fix

Pulling threads in our heritage conservation areas risks unravelling the built history of our city, and it may not solve the housing crisis.

Rita Glennon
Rita Glennon

Herald journalist

‘It’s like the next north shore’: Where Sydney’s happiest and healthiest choose to live

‘It’s like the next north shore’: Where Sydney’s happiest and healthiest choose to live

There is an unheralded part of the city that is booming, largely underpinned by the construction of the M2/M7.

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Crime

Alleged shooter in daylight ‘execution-style’ gangland killing charged with murder

The 23-year-old man is arrested in Glen Alpine on Tuesday.

Marvin Oraiha, 24, was shot dead as he sat in his car in Sydney’s west last year.

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Retail

Spin off and conquer: Solly Lew’s global plan for Smiggle and Peter Alexander

It feels like Solomon Lew is playing a game of international retail chess.

Elizabeth Knight
Elizabeth Knight

Business columnist

Vincent Namatjira’s style is radically different from his great-grandfather Albert’s, but often references his landscapes.

Vincent grew up unaware of his famous relative. Now their work sits side by side

Royals, prime ministers and Donald Trump are all brought down to earth in the humorous but searing works of Vincent Namatjira.

More want to invest ethically, but one thing’s holding them back

Australian Ethical Chief Customer Officer, Maria Loyez , says

Many investors say they lack confidence in being able to select truly ethical investments, amid a crackdown on greenwashing.

Get cracking with these new Easter recipes

A kitchen hero, eggs work around the clock, ready to save the day at breakfast, brunch, dinner or even an Easter dessert.

‘My baby’s playing for the club I love’: Mark Geyer’s emotional tribute to son

Mavrik Geyer and his famous father Mark

As Mavrik Geyer prepares to make his NRL debut, Panthers legend reveals his son knocked back an approach from the Panthers.

Minns rejects Tigers’ plea for Leichhardt Oval funding

Premier Chris Minns says the government doesn’t have the money to upgrade the venue.

Tim Tszyu and Sebastian Fundora.

The Australian record payday Tim Tszyu will secure if he wins this weekend

Victory over Sebastian Fundora will set up a mega-fight against Terence Crawford, with the purse set to dwarf anything won by Ash Barty and Cam Smith.

Police search Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ properties as part of sex-trafficking inquiry

Police search Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ properties as part of sex-trafficking inquiry

Officials have said the searches were connected to a sex-trafficking investigation in New York.

Canva has designs on the pros after largest ever acquisition

Canva co-founders (from left) Cliff Obrecht, Cameron Adams and Melanie Perkins.

Australia’s richest start-up had previously targeted amateurs. Now, it’s going after professional designers.

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Air travel

I was stranded in a wheelchair at the airport. Something’s finally being done

Eighteen months ago, I was almost left stuck on the kerb in a wheelchair at Sydney Airport.

Tracey Spicer
Tracey Spicer

Journalist

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Blaize Talagi.

‘Like being stabbed in the heart’: Pain before rise of Eels rookie

Blaize Talagi had a dream NRL debut with a win and try for the Eels. But as an under-age star, a serious health issue stifled his development.

Tolutau Koula in action against the Eels.
Opinion

Is it too early in the season to be bagging the Bunker? Even when it’s right?

The Bunker made the right call in pulling up Manly centre Tolutau Koula’s try against Parramatta on Sunday.

Andrew Webster
Andrew Webster

Chief Sports Writer

Sydney

Najma Carroll, 33, was killed in bushland in July 2020. An ex-bikie and drug dealer, Benjamin Parkes, has pleaded not guilty saying he watched an associate kill her in the beam of his headlights.
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Crime

‘She knew too much’: Ex-bikie watched woman ‘killed with baseball bat’

The bikie-turned-drug dealer said he was frozen in horror watching an associate allegedly murder the woman at a quarry outside Sydney.

Why a heritage listing for this Seidler-designed Bondi synagogue has been rejected

Yeshiva College in Bondi designed by legendary architect Harry Seidler.

Waverley Council is vowing to fight any redevelopment proposal by the site’s owner, Harry Triguboff, who says he has no plan to build apartments there “at this stage”.

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Live music

The unexpected places where Sydney’s live music scene is surging back to life

The unexpected places where Sydney’s live music scene is surging back to life

The number of NSW venues taking advantage of incentives to program live music has nearly doubled across the state in the past year.

Former Seven producer takes swipe at Lehrmann

Former Seven producer takes swipe at Lehrmann

Taylor Auerbach has complained about featuring in stories about the appointment of former colleague Steve Jackson to run media affairs for NSW Police.

Two Sydney Swans AFLW players caught with cocaine

Two Sydney Swans women players have been charged by police for possessing cocaine.

The two women were sentenced to a good behaviour bond in a Sydney court in January.

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Surfing great Kelly Slater in 1994 and in 2024.

Kelly Slater is 52 with a baby on the way and a dead man holding his hip together

The greatest surfer of all time concedes he is likely competing in Australia for the final time as a new chapter looms in his personal and professional life.

Inner West Sydney Council Mayor Darcy Byrne and Tigers CEO Shane Richardson appeal for funding for Leichhardt Oval.

Minns rejects Tigers’ plea for Leichhardt Oval funding

Premier Chris Minns says the government doesn’t have the money to upgrade the suburban venue.

Tim Tszyu and Sebastian Fundora.

The Australian record payday Tim Tszyu will secure if he wins this weekend

Victory over Sebastian Fundora will set up a mega-fight against Terence Crawford, with the purse set to dwarf anything won by Ash Barty and Cam Smith.

Waratahs head coach Darren Coleman during a round one loss to the Brumbies.

Rugby Australia to help decide Coleman’s future at Waratahs

Rugby Australia will play a key role in deciding the future of Waratahs coach Darren Coleman’s future as part of a broader review into the club’s performance.

Tolutau Koula in action against the Eels.
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NRL 2024

Is it too early in the season to be bagging the Bunker? Even when it’s right?

The Bunker made the right call in pulling up Manly centre Tolutau Koula’s try against Parramatta on Sunday.

Andrew Webster
Andrew Webster

Chief Sports Writer

Molly Picklum wrestling underwater.

Pinned and pretzeled: Underwater wrestling regime behind Picklum’s title tilt

Australia’s brightest surfing star Molly Picklum returns home as world No.1 and in more demand than ever.

Ian heads in 2023, when he was inducted into the Rugby League Hall of Fame.
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Vale

Ian Heads, the ‘gentleman journalist’ of rugby league, dies aged 81

Described by ARLC chair Peter V’landys as ‘quite simply a doyen of rugby league journalism’, the former Sun-Herald columnist and author had been battling a long illness.

Andrew Webster
Andrew Webster

Chief Sports Writer

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