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‘Suffering from ongoing publication’: Higgins’ distress at leaked texts
Brittany Higgins believed the publication of her private texts, diary entries and other documents was part of a deliberate campaign to undermine her, court documents reveal.
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Earthquakes
Strong earthquake strikes Taiwan, tsunami waves detected in Japan
A powerful earthquake rocked the island, collapsing buildings and prompting tsunami warnings in Japan and the Philippines.
Jarryd Hayne’s lawyers allege woman ‘concealed’ messages about consent
The two-time Dally M winner tuned into proceedings via video link from Mary Wade Correctional Centre in Sydney’s west, as his wife also watched on.
‘It can’t all be apartment living’: The Sydney suburb wriggling its way out of the state’s housing policy
Croydon was one of 31 suburbs with train stations selected by the state government for higher density housing. Now that looks set to change.
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Gender equality
Top cardiologist suspended after sexual harassment claim revealed
The Centenary Institute has suspended Professor Chris Semsarian and announced a workplace culture review.
Opinion
Wall Street
Tesla’s nightmare gets worse, and Musk isn’t helping
The horror start to the year for Elon Musk’s carmaker has continued, with its latest results shocking Wall Street and wiping billions off the company’s value.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
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City life
A three-year-old boy was hit by a teenager on a ‘fat bike’. His mum says he’s lucky to be alive
In an escalation of debate about powered bikes on Sydney footpaths, a three-year-old was left screaming with a broken leg after a teenager hit him.
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.
Empowering, consultative, uniter: Who is Sam Mostyn?
Those who have worked with Mostyn over her long career say she will handle her new role with gravitas, diplomacy, humility … and a sense of humour.
Dutton whacks ‘supine’ CEOs in pitch to working class
Weak CEOs and business leaders fearful of social media pile-ons must raise their voices to back policies that grow the economy, the opposition leader says.
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LoadingAlbanese, Wong express outrage as Israel calls fatal attack a ‘misidentification’
Anthony Albanese said Benjamin Netanyahu had accepted responsibility for the missile strike after the Israeli prime minister said: “This happens in war.”
Poll workers in active shooter drills, combat training ahead of election
This year’s presidential election will be the first since the attack on the US Capitol building on January 6, 2021 when Trump supporters tried to stop Biden’s victory.
The 19 new must-do highlights of the Pacific and Australasia
Nothing says “holiday” more than an expanse of sparkling water, fine wine and nature in her element.
Billionaire offloads pub after 40 years of ownership
Rising pub baron Glenn Piper has snapped up the Scarborough Hotel, adding it to his growing portfolio.
Review
Surry Hills
This sleek Japanese-Italian spot had our reviewer saying ‘wow’ out loud
Buzzy, busy Ito in Surry Hills effortlessly combines Italian flavours with a Japanese aesthetic.
Opinion
Money psychology
Why you don’t have to be smart to be wealthy
Somehow, we’ve associated needlessly complex behaviours with accruing wealth. But there’s a big problem with this.
Paridhi Jain
Money contributor
‘He’s a massive idol of mine’: Marshall-King relishing Benji challenge
A 30-year first will take place when the Dolphins host a resurgent Wests Tigers on Saturday … and there’s more than just competition points at stake for two key combatants.
NRL 2024
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.
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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.
Sydney
Police suffering mental health injuries drive compensation spike
The compensation payments for all frontline NSW workers topped $1 billion last year, as claim numbers soared on the back of the COVID pandemic.
Exposed: How simple it is for cheats to buy a university essay
Despite authorities closing hundreds of essay cheating websites, the purchasing of assignments continues apace.
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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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Courts
‘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.
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
What we know about the Israeli strike that killed seven aid workers in Gaza
Videos and photos suggest the convoy was hit multiple times, killing the seven aid workers including Australian Zomi Frankcom.
Opinion
Marketing herself as ‘tougher’ than Dutton is a mistake by O’Neil
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Property
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.
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.
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Lifestyle
Our new CEO made me redundant. How do I explain this in interviews?
It’s all too common for a new CEO to clean out an executive team, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.
Culture
Family troubles bring out the best in these two mystery novels
Dinuka McKenzie and Vikki Wakefield’s new novels both have domestic trials at their hearts.
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Sport
‘He’s a massive idol of mine’: Marshall-King relishing Benji challenge
A 30-year first will take place when the Dolphins host a resurgent Wests Tigers on Saturday … and there’s more than just competition points at stake for two key combatants.
Swans forward back with squad after allegations of ex-girlfriend tension
Sam Wicks is back with the Swans playing group and in the mix to play this Saturday after allegations of an argument with a teammate over a former girlfriend.
‘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.
Terrell May agrees to new $1m deal to remain a Rooster
The Dragons and Bulldogs were keen on his services, but rising prop Terrell May won’t be leaving Bondi Junction.
Swifts star apologises for 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.
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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.
Have Your Say
Rennie was on the right track: New Wallabies scrum coach takes shot at Jones
Two-time World Cup winner Mike Cron is regarded as the world’s foremost expert on scrummaging – and he’s just joined Australian rugby.
