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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.
‘Troubled’ Minns to meet Palm Beach restaurant owners over opening hours
The premier, who is concerned about young people leaving Sydney, linked the fracas to his broader concerns about opportunities for fun and innovation in the city.
Best boss, worst conditions: Why many people working for themselves want to quit
Beauty therapist Elice McPhie said 2023 was tough. “I went through a whole period of just being depressed because I was deflated by it all.”
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
‘Zomi would be heartbroken if her death prevented aid from being given to those in need’
Zomi Frankcom’s family have described her as “smart, brimming with fun and always the life of the party” after the Australian aid worker was killed this week in Gaza.
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.
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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.
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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Loading‘Diverted an even greater tragedy’: In his final moments, driver’s actions saved lives
Experienced driver John Kennedy, 54, and the train’s pilot, Sam Meintanis, 49, both died in the front cabin of the Sydney to Melbourne XPT train when all carriages derailed in 2020.
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.
Opinion
Rich List
Read it and weep: The Forbes billionaires just got a lot richer
Billionaires now account for $US14.2 trillion of the world’s wealth. This is larger than the GDP of any country other than the US and China.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
Moontime: NASA told to create time standard for a lunar clock
US government is asking for a plan by the end of 2026 for setting what it calls a Coordinated Lunar Time to avoid mishaps in space.
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.
Waratahs hail hooker’s act of bravery after season-ending injury
Mahe Vailanu suffered a serious knee injury in last weekend’s loss to the Rebels, but played through the pain when his team needed him most.
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Bollywood meets Batman and John Wick: Monkey Man is a genre-blending blast
Dev Patel’s directorial debut is a bold, political and daring action film that pays homage to Hong Kong martial arts films of the 1980s and ’90s.
The world has changed in 20 years, except on Grey’s Anatomy
Unrealistically handsome doctors, love triangles, surgery-room miracles, and even ghosts … Grey’s must be doing something right to reach its 20th season milestone.
He’s everywhere, but Angus Sampson is ‘loath to say yes to anything’
He has turned down a Marvel movie and Ford vs Ferrari, but the LA-based Sampson jumped at the chance to star in Heartbreak High while filming another hit Aussie series, Bump.
NRL 2024
Around the clubs: Terrell May agrees to new two-year 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.
‘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.
Sydney
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.
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.
Politics
Albanese, 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.”
Business
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World markets
ASX tumbles as Wall Street wobbles on rate worries
The Australian sharemarket slumped on Wednesday following Wall Street’s lead as US investors hit the brakes on what’s been a nearly unstoppable romp.
World
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Earthquakes
Strong earthquake strikes Taiwan, injures more than 700 people
A powerful earthquake rocked the island, collapsing buildings and prompting tsunami warnings in Japan and the Philippines.
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.
Good Food
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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NRL 2024
‘Top four is the goal’: Tigers unveil ambitious strategic plan
Wests Tigers have publicly outlined bold ambitions for a club that hasn’t played finals football for over a decade.
On the cusp of Manly’s games record, DCE still feels like an ‘imposter’
Manly captain Daly Cherry-Evans will become the most-capped Sea Eagles player in history when he plays his 310th game on Saturday.
‘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.
Surfing’s 100kg ‘Rodman’ and a pint-sized US prodigy hoist Bells trophy
American rookie Cole Houshmand saved his pro-surfing skin with a Bells Beach upset after the women’s final was decided by a clutch wave in the final five seconds.
Waratahs hail hooker’s act of bravery after season-ending injury
Mahe Vailanu suffered a serious knee injury in last weekend’s loss to the Rebels, but played through the pain when his team needed him most.
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.
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.
