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A $361 steak, $10,000 on massages: ex-Seven producer details alleged Lehrmann expenses
Taylor Auerbach, a former producer at Seven, has claimed a raft of expenses were covered by the network as it negotiated an interview deal with Bruce Lehrmann.
Frontliners quitting as payouts rise
The payments for all frontline NSW workers topped $1 billion last year, as claim numbers soared on the back of the COVID pandemic.
Alan Jones entertains friends on the Gold Coast
Former Liberal powerbroker Marcus Bastiaan and his wife Stephanie celebrated the Easter long weekend with the veteran shock jock.
The inside story of how a serial complainant came to rule Palm Beach
A Sydney restaurant invited locals to “sunset drinks” to celebrate its upcoming opening. It would sow the seed for a noise complaint that would come back to bite it.
The type of home that’s more expensive than ever
Prices rose 53 per cent in the past three years, and didn’t go through a downturn like other kinds of property.
Analysis
Pension
Age pension rules ‘incredibly biased’ against renters
A new analysis shows just how important it is to own your own home in retirement and how tough it is for those who rent.
IDF commanders acted against orders in Gaza airstrike: report
Israeli Defence Force sources have told Israeli news outlet Haaretz that the strike that killed seven aid workers in Gaza was a result of on-the-ground commanders acting against orders.
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Netanyahu admits country’s forces carried out ‘unintended strike’
Australian Zomi Frankcom was among four foreign aid workers killed in an Israeli airstrike while providing food assistance in Gaza.
How the US plans to ‘walk on water’ to deliver more than 2 million meals a day
Military engineers have devised an innovative solution to get vital humanitarian aid into Gaza.
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Asylum seekers
Marketing herself as ‘tougher’ than Dutton is a mistake by O’Neil
In trying to rush through knee-jerk legislation, the federal government has not merely panicked, but acted in a way designed to create panic.
Sam Norton
Vice President of Liberty Victoria
Dutton whacks ‘supine’ CEOs in pitch to working class
The Coalition leader’s speech comes at an important moment for an opposition that faces questions about its economic agenda.
After 603 physio sessions and a 707-day absence, Waratahs star says he’s a new man
Two years ago, Will Harrison couldn’t shower or go to the toilet on his own. His return to top-flight rugby is the feel-good story the Waratahs need.
From jeers to cheers within five days for Latrell
The Souths star has teamed up with fellow rugby league players, NSW Police, Premier Chris Minns and the NRL in Moree to launch a program to help Indigenous youth.
Our new CEO made me redundant. How do I explain this in interviews?
It’s all too common for a new CEO clean out an executive team, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.
Opinion
Adventure holidays
The most fascinating traveller I have ever met
Meet Marco Brey, a traveller who goes to places few others dare – but not for Instagram fame.
Ben Groundwater
Travel writer
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Sydney Film Festival
Australian Succession star’s thriller to premiere in Sydney
In Vitro, starring Ashley Zukerman, is a sci-fi thriller filmed in rural NSW.
This pioneering bar lasted almost 18 years. Why is the Porteno team closing it?
The Surry Hills venue will become a private dining room for Porteno, with its sibling Bastardo CBD also set to close.
NRL 2024
The two reasons Wests Tigers fans should be thanking Luke Brooks
The Sea Eagles recruit has enjoyed watching halves successor Lachie Galvin at the Tigers – and inadvertently helped his former club beat the Eels.
Tigers to call up another highly rated teen to replace Galvin
Lachlan Galvin’s suspension brings one of the Tigers’ most talked-about signings in for his NRL debut as the club unveils a new strategic direction.
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Courts
Jarryd Hayne’s lawyers fight to clear jailed footballer over rape
The former NRL star is due to watch his appeal on Wednesday via video link, as his legal team targets the credibility of the woman he was found guilty of sexually assaulting.
After a balmy Easter, here comes the rain again
March was abnormally wet and warm for Australia overall, but much drier than usual in the southeastern states.
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‘Our hope and happiness evaporated’: Father’s grief for daughter killed by partner
University student Liqun Pan was found stabbed to death in her south Sydney apartment. Her boyfriend has admitted to the 19-year-old’s murder, and is now facing justice.
How oodles took over Australia … and the Royal Easter Show
It is the first dog competition in the world for oodles, which are among the nation’s favourite pets.
Noise fears scuttle new fine dining room, even though nearest house is 600 metres away
An application to trade at night has been rejected by the local council, resulting in job losses at the high-profile Palm Beach restaurant.
Politics
Docking rogue politicians’ pay ‘just a slap on the wrist’: Lidia Thorpe
Some MPs think a new parliamentary watchdog would be used to pursue vendettas, but Lidia Thorpe says it should be a lot tougher.
Business
Renewable energy boost turns up heat on existing power plants
The energy industry is warning greater co-ordination is needed to ensure new supplies are built in time for more coal-fired plant closures.
World
Israel must ‘come clean’ on killing of Gaza aid workers, says White House
Israeli Prime Minister of Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged that his army had carried out the strike, describing it as “tragic” and “unintended”.
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Property
Eight of our favourite luxury homes for sale right now
From an award-winning garden estate to an architect-designed residence with impressive pool, these are our top picks.
Australian home values rise for 14th consecutive month
Property values rose across most capital cities in March, but the size of the increase varied widely.
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Lifestyle
Not all medication is ‘pregnancy-safe’. So how do you calculate the risks?
For those dealing with chronic health conditions, the choice to continue or stop taking medication during pregnancy can be complicated.
Culture
‘We sound ridiculous’: Guy Montgomery on the success of Kiwi comedy
The Enzed funny man has stolen many episodes of Have You Been Paying Attention?; now he’s MC of the Comedy Festival’s Allstars TV special.
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‘They’re like rock stars’: From jeers to cheers within five days for Latrell
The Souths star has teamed up with fellow rugby league players, NSW Police, Premier Chris Minns and the NRL in Moree to launch a program to help Indigenous youth.
After 603 physio sessions and a 707-day absence, Waratahs star says he’s a new man
Two years ago, Will Harrison couldn’t shower or go to the toilet on his own. His return to top-flight rugby is the feel-good story the Waratahs need.
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NRL 2024
Lomax set to meet Eels as Dragons release him from final two years
The St George Illawarra star will be on the move at the end of 2024, and could even leave sooner if a suitable player swap with a rival club is arranged.
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Australian rugby
Why an All Blacks scrum legend has agreed to ‘steer ship around’ for Wallabies
Two-time World Cup winner Mike Cron is regarded as the world’s foremost expert on scrummaging – and he’s just joined Australian rugby.
Netball bosses quiz Swifts star over online transgender comment
Samantha Wallace-Joseph commented on an Instagram headline which insinuated US President Joe Biden had declared Easter Sunday as Transgender Day of Visibility.
‘He rallied the troops’: Burgess pep talk that lifted Bunnies out of a hole
The Rabbitohs started their premiership-winning 2014 season with a 1-3 record and one of the veterans of that campaign gave the team a much-needed pep talk last week.
The Tigers spent big on their new NRL rookie. Their CEO wants that to change
Lachlan Galvin’s suspension brings one of the Tigers’ most talked-about signings in for his NRL debut as the club unveils a new strategic direction.
Have Your Say
Under the bright Las Vegas lights, Tim Tszyu didn’t flinch. But did his corner?
Questions are being asked about the Australian’s world title fight being allowed to continue after he received a nasty gash on his forehead.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
