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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
‘This shouldn’t have happened’: Aid worker’s family calls for war crimes investigation
The Israeli military’s explanation that a “misidentification” led to the aid workers’ deaths has failed to placate senior members of the Albanese government.
‘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.
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
‘She put her own misgivings and fears to one side in order to help others’
Zomi Frankcom’s family have described her as “smart, brimming with fun and always the life of the party” after she was killed this week in Gaza.
‘I will not stay silent’: Pre-peace talks post added to Reynolds, Higgins defamation row
A cryptic quote Brittany Higgins posted to social media in the hours before attending peace talks with her former boss is set to become a key piece of evidence in the pair’s high-stakes defamation row.
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.
‘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.
‘Outside the box’: Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker lead fight against youth crime in Moree
ARLC chair Peter V’landys says a mentorship initiative offering disadvantaged kids access to rugby league’s elite players has the potential to “change lives”.
‘Diverted an even greater tragedy’: A driver’s actions in his final moments saved lives
John Kennedy, and Sam Meintanis both died in the front cabin of the Sydney to Melbourne train when all carriages derailed in 2020.
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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.
‘I still struggle to look at photos or videos of Luke’: Rosie Batty’s decade of grief
“Often I will hear people say ‘I don’t know anyone who would do such a thing. Not my son, not any of his friends,’ ” Batty said. But this can’t be true.
Best boss, worst conditions: Why so 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.”
Mental health days are important, but when should kids be allowed them?
Experts agree that mental health days can be a vital for kids who are struggling. But they also have advice for parents and caregivers about setting limits.
Surfing’s 100kg ‘Rodman’ and a pint-sized US prodigy hoist Bells trophy
American rookie Cole Houshmand dyes his hair and just saved his pro-surfing skin after breaking his “magic” board.
Opinion
Gender equality
Men aren’t all bad – many are just confounded by the new rules
Men are struggling to find a new way of being in a society in which gender roles and expectations are rapidly changing.
Bianca Denny
Contributor
A $38k Rolex led to a raid on a president’s home – and could see her sacked
Peruvian President Dina Boluarte is facing attempts to remove her from office for “permanent moral incapacity” after she was noticed wearing luxury watches to public events.
London’s abandoned underground tunnels are red-hot right now
The locations where a James Bond film and TV shows like Killing Eve have been filmed are the subject of a guided tour.
Evidence is mounting that Israel is guilty of war crimes
The PM has called the death of an Australian aid worker in Gaza “completely unacceptable”. What about the more than 30,000 Palestinians that have died since October 7?
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Wall Street
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NRL 2024
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
Politics
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 “grace and humility”.
Business
Musk’s X to fight eSafety over order to remove harmful post
The social network complied with a request to remove the post vilifying an Australian trans rights activist, but says it will challenge the order in court.
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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Parenting
Having a child at 22 is the best career decision I ever made
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‘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 weighs 100 kilograms, dyes his hair as often as Dennis Rodman and just saved his pro-surfing skin after breaking his “magic” board.
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.
