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Courts
Sarah Dougan made it big in America. Then her Australian past caught up
Executive and mother-of-five Sarah Dougan faces a difficult choice: risk her new life and fortune to face justice in Australia or being kicked out of the US permanently.
Beautiful minds: Inside the identity politics of autism
Autism is no longer just a clinical diagnosis. For many, it’s an identity, a community and a cause.
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Defamation
Ten seeks to call fresh evidence about Bruce Lehrmann days before judgment
Network Ten wants to call new evidence about the former federal Liberal staffer in a sensational development in the defamation case.
Generational spat over plan for north coast waterfront land
A multimillion-dollar plan to turn waterfront land into a tourism destination and regional “playground” has divided a north coast city struggling to hold on to its younger generations.
Why Sydney’s other rental crisis is also hurting your hip pocket
Sydney’s rental crisis isn’t just confined to the residential market. Industrial sites are sparse and soaring rents are putting upward pressure on consumer goods.
Buyers bring suitcases of cash to home opens to compete with investors
Locals are becoming increasingly aggressive as they seek to gain the edge in Perth’s red-hot property market.
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Romance & reality
Lovers separated by Iron Curtain for 22 years ‘married by Anthony Albanese’
The romance started in 1975 at Sydney University. After being torn apart by international politics, they reunited decades later – with the help of a future prime minister.
Analysis
Political leadership
Does Anthony Albanese have a succession plan? The most and least likely contenders
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was elected with a two-term strategy to govern Australia, but what happens after that is a mystery.
The waiting list war: The battle to become a private school parent
Some schools have seen the length of their waiting lists double as more parents opt for private education for their children. Here’s how the schools choose who gets in.
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Retirement living
‘Starting older’: Why we need a new word for retirement
Retire these days and you’re not so much crawling to a finish line as embarking on a new chapter. Is there a right time (given it’s not just about money) and what should you expect? We ask retirees for their insights.
Why David Tennant is fighting for justice over Russian assassination
The shocking photo of Alexander Litvinenko dying in a hospital bed was the starting point of a family story with global repercussions.
Matildas trio celebrate Arsenal’s last-gasp League Cup triumph
Caitlin Foord, Steph Catley and Kyra Cooney-Cross made a big impact in Arsenal’s extra-time victory.
Illegal tobacco industry pushing new product experts say is aimed at children
Nicotine pouches marketed with fruit and confectionery flavours such as mint, watermelon and gummy bears are being illegally imported into Australia.
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Phones
Samsung’s latest mid-range phone may be playing it too safe
In an increasingly competitive market the Galaxy A55 doesn’t do much to stand out, despite being an excellent lower-cost Samsung option.
Eclectic, arty and the food is fantastic - this city isn’t what I’d imagined
One moment you might be in a bar sipping cocktails, the next in a bunker during an air raid alert but locals say Kyiv’s sophisticated spirit has returned.
Jetstar launches new route to Aussie west coast beach escape
East coast fans of Western Australia’s famed south-west now have a direct flight.
NRL 2024
Canberra crumble, Sharks score 30 straight in comeback win
The Raiders were heading to the top of the table with an 18-0 first-half lead, before the Sharks hauled them in and ran out convincing winners in the end.
Dragons chase Panthers flyer Turuva, meet Wallabies star
Turuva’s preference is to remain at the Panthers, but the Dragons are expected to complicate matters for him with an offer worth close to $100,000 more per season.
Sydney
Man freed after spending entire night wedged in cave
The man became stuck when a group of cavers were exploring the Jenolan Caves. He was rescued by a specialist team after more than 10 hours trapped underground.
Measles outbreak warning after infected woman visits shopping centres
NSW Health said the woman contracted the disease at the start of March, before shopping in Kmart and the Mega Centre in Blacktown.
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Crime
Drug dealing real estate agent ‘tortured by King of Castle Hill’, court told
A Sydney real estate agent with a history of drug dealing has been charged just months after the self-styled “King of Castle Hill Towers” allegedly abducted him.
It’s not just you: ‘flu season’ is starting earlier
There are above-average cases of flu and RSV, as well as the nation’s first surge in whooping cough since the COVID-19 lockdowns.
The ‘road to nowhere’ that transformed Sydney
There is an unheralded part of the city that is booming largely underpinned by the construction of the M2/M7.
Politics
The super rules setting up a ‘major generational clash’
A Liberal senator is questioning why people cannot use their super to buy a home, given self-managed super funds own almost $49 billion in residential real estate.
Opinion
Political leadership
Just when Dutton is winning, he sounds like a sore loser
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
Business
Analysis
Social media
What would Facebook look like without any news?
Last time Meta banned news, it removed the Facebook pages of charities, emergency services and hospitals. What will happen this time?
World
Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu will undergo hernia surgery, his office says
The announcement came as tens of thousands of people demonstrated in Jerusalem against Netanyahu’s government.
Opinion
When Trump parades a hog-tied Biden, his violent threat to democracy is beyond question
Bruce Wolpe
Senior fellow at the US Studies Centre and former political staffer
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Property
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Title Deeds
How these Sydney home sellers will make a $5m capital gain in two years
The rich list family members are set to make a gain of $190,000 per month of ownership.
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Title Deeds
Arts patron set to join Gretel Packer, Andrew Charlton in holiday hotspot
A quick settlement on the glamorous designer digs means the new owners will be in residence in time for Easter.
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Lifestyle
‘I viewed my breasts in a positive light’: Why more women are getting tattoos
One in five Australians have ink. Here, three women reveal the tattoos that changed their lives.
Culture
Opinion
Music festivals
From Splendour to surrender: Why music festivals are out in the cold
The demise of Splendour in the Grass will shock no one who has been listening to music industry warnings.
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Sport
Marshall and apprentice: How would Benji coach his 19-year-old self?
The Tigers coach winces watching his greatest highlights and quips, “I was doing stupid s--t back then”. But he’s taking a different path when it comes to the promising young playmakers he’s coaching at Concord.
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Super Rugby
Brumbies playmakers thrive, while things could still get worse for Waratahs
The Brumbies and Reds put on a quality display on Saturday, but it’s still a step below Test rugby and that complicates matters for the Wallabies’ coach.
Matildas trio celebrate Arsenal’s last-gasp League Cup triumph
Caitlin Foord, Steph Catley and Kyra Cooney-Cross made a big impact after coming on late in Arsenal’s extra-time victory over Chelsea. Elsewhere, it was a huge night in the English Premier League title race.
‘Fight should have been stopped’: The bloody chaos that could change Tszyu’s career
Tim Tszyu was looking in control against his opponent Sebastian Fundora before an unintentional elbow from the American completely changed the fight.
Brisa has managed a brain tumour for two years. Now she’s an hour from winning Bells
Costa Rica’s Olympian has fought back from major health issues to return as a force in women’s surfing once again.
Cronulla storm home to bring Raiders back to earth with a thud
Canberra led 18-0 before going to water against Cronulla after Roger Tuivasa-Sheck starred in a tense Warriors win over Newcastle.
Dragons chase Panthers flyer Sunia Turuva, meet with Wallabies star
Turuva’s preference is to remain at the Panthers, but the Dragons are expected to complicate matters for him with an offer worth close to $100,000 more per season.
Have Your Say
Packer and Politis bury hatchet after decade-long stand-off
There is peace again between the two billionaires after a meeting organised in the US by another high-profile businessman, Mark Bouris.
