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‘Bollard man’ revealed to be heroic French tradie; two more Bondi attack victims named
The hero who used a bollard to try to stop Joel Cauchi from attacking more people in his Bondi Junction rampage has been identified as construction worker Damien Guerot, as five of six victims have been named - Dawn Singleton, Ashlee Good, Jade Young, Pikria Darchia and Faraz Tahir. Follow rolling coverage.
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LoadingBondi killer ‘liked his knives’, listed himself as escort and had no fixed address
Joel Cauchi’s family also offered their support for the NSW Police officer who shot dead their son, after he took the lives of six innocent people on Saturday afternoon.
Sydney uni student trolled for being killer in terrible case of mistaken identity
The Seven Network apologised for broadcasting the misinformation after the 20-year-old hit out at those who “mindlessly” propagated the claims.
Israel posts video of missile interceptions above Temple Mount
The drone attack marks the first time Iran has ever launched a full-scale military assault on Israel, despite decades of hostility between the two.
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LoadingTrump thinks embracing January 6 rioters will win the election
Donald Trump’s celebrations of the Capitol riot have become more public as he places the attack, and the rioters, at the heart of his 2024 presidential campaign.
Opinion
US politics
Iran’s attack should give Australia pause for thought on AUKUS
Australia is in the thick of the United States’ global alignment, and as a key ally, we will rise or fall by its tide.
David Livingstone
Former diplomat
Visual Story
Bondi Junction attack
Floor by floor: How the terrifying Bondi attack unfolded
Joel Cauchi entered Westfield Bondi Junction with a large knife. Within 25 terrifying minutes, he had rampaged from floor to floor, killing six people.
‘Like a war zone’: Bondi Rescue star ignored the danger and raced to help
Andy Reid’s instincts kicked in as he raced to assist those injured. It was only later he learnt he had lost a friend.
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AFL 2024
Waterman, Reid star as Eagles get first win of the season; Star Saint and Giant cleared of serious knee damage
Follow along for all the live action and footy news of the day.
A drunk Australian ran ‘amok’ in Bali. Locals locked him in a mini-mart
After allegedly attacking a local, the Australian had to be kept safe from an angry mob at about 3.30am near the Potato Head Beach Club in North Kuta.
Exclusive
Scandal
Innocent men want justice from scandal-riven council a year after they were exonerated
The toxic workplace culture culminated in murder. Now two former employees at the scandal-riven Moira Shire say they’re still pursuing justice.
A brewery with palm trees and volcano: Inside the $225m plan to breathe new life into Docklands
Newly opened eateries at Marvel Stadium are designed to cater for more than the footy crowd, while developments on the waterfront side of the venue are next in the AFL’s sights.
Opinion
Gender
Can trans women and biological women share an identity? This case may provide an answer
Identity is fundamental to what it is to be human. The Tickle v Giggle case is exploring whether a trans woman can occupy the same space as someone born female.
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
With pyjamas and tatts, Melbourne’s biggest Bluey fans gather for special episode
After speculation that it could be the final instalment of the Heeler family’s story, hundreds headed to Federation Square for the premiere of Bluey’s new 28-minute episode.
‘Nightmare scenario’: Squatters take over Gordon Ramsay’s $25 million pub
The London pub-restaurant had been temporarily closed while a new lease was finalised, during which a gang of professional squatters got themselves in and won’t leave.
Review
Melbourne
Why our reviewer is excited about eating this icy food all through Melbourne’s winter
Layers of coarse flakes, fine fluffy clouds and blow-torched ice … how can frozen Japanese water be so amazing?
★★★½
Streaming
It’s men’s rights v woke culture in Heartbreak High’s second season
It’s fast times at Hartley High as the gang get back together. But with all the partying, sex and scandal, how does anyone ever get any schoolwork done?
WEEKEND READS
‘My boyfriend maintains he never Googled me’: Olympian Cate Campbell on love, life and sport
“I made a decision to not date athletes, having dated a few prior to meeting Adam, because I didn’t want to become gossip fodder,” says the gold-medal winning swimmer.
Mind the baby, Boomer: How more grandparents are ending up on the childcare frontline
Who’s looking after the kids? Increasingly, it’s Gran and Gramps.
Victoria
Exclusive
Healthcare
Trevor knew his drinking was killing him. At the time, he didn’t care
Deaths caused by alcohol are at the highest rate in a decade, according to a report that calls on the federal government to do more to protect people from the harms of excessive drinking.
‘Nowhere for them to go’: When girls are booted out of football
At 13, Phoebe Guppy is at a crossroads. Travel over an hour for footy training, or give up the game she loves. Daisy Pearce has been at the crossroads before her. Many more will follow.
To find the worst place in Melbourne, take a left turn off Little Bourke
It’s in this unremarkable scene that you’ll find the entrance to the location that has earned the unfortunate title of Melbourne’s lowest star rating on Google reviews.
The ‘capitalist nonsense’ killing Melbourne’s live music scene
Cash Savage still remembers the first time she played to sold-out crowd. She’s growing increasingly dismayed about the future of the city’s iconic gig culture.
Exclusive
Crime
When the head of a crime family found trackers on his car, he knew the game was up
A deal has been struck in Melbourne’s long-running tobacco war after rival gangs engaged in a relentless firebombing and extortion campaign across the city.
AFL
Analysis
The bidding war for Richmond’s fabulous Baker boy
With shallow talent spread across 18 clubs and the Tassie Devils about to eviscerate the drafts, Richmond’s Liam Baker has picked a good time to be up for grabs.
‘We lost every aspect of that game’: Mitchell fumes as Hawks thumped by Suns; Carlton rues painful loss to Crows
Hawks coach Sam Mitchell was disappointed in his side’s poor performance on the Gold Coast while the Blues are counting the cost of a painful loss to Adelaide.
Politics
Why is beer so expensive?
Inflation for most goods and services has been falling since late 2022, but the price of beer has risen at its fastest rate in decades.
Business
Opinion
Retirement living
How to live better now we’re living longer
It’s likely we’ll all live much longer, and we want those years to be good years. Here’s how to make that happen.
Bec Wilson
Money contributor
World
Why Iran attacked Israel – and what open war between the two could look like
Iran had vowed revenge since an April 1 airstrike in Syria killed two Iranian generals inside an Iranian consular building.
Opinion
How Sicily’s mafia is tightening its grip on the economy
Rachel Sanderson
Why the crackdown on ‘killer’ deals is no silver bullet
Clancy Yeates
Deputy business editor
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Property
First home buyers ‘relieved’ to nab $1.256m house, beat 11 others
The three-bedroom family home attracted 12 parties at auction, where the agent joked the burger joint down the road was worth an extra bid.
The Melbourne suburbs where rents rose most - and where they fell
Nearly every Melbourne suburb recorded a rise in rents over the last year, but some soared higher than their neighbours.
Good Food
Lifestyle
I gave birth to twins, and it inspired a crime novel
Identical twins are genetically the same person. DNA – the great crime solver – is unable to pinpoint a single suspect.
Culture
Victoria’s oldest festival under a cloud as administrators appointed
The Castlemaine State Festival traditionally attracts up to 50,000 visitors, but its future is uncertain after significant losses at last year’s event.
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Live
AFL 2024
Waterman, Reid star as Eagles get first win of the season; Star Saint and Giant cleared of serious knee damage
Follow along for all the live action and footy news of the day.
Why Marsh flew home mid-IPL – and how it’s good news for Fraser-McGurk
Mitch Marsh has returned home from the IPL with a hamstring tear ahead of the Twenty20World Cup in June, but there may be a silver lining for Jake Fraser-McGurk.
Aussie stumbles, Day’s fashion policed as Woods suffers Masters meltdown
Australia’s best hope, Cam Davis, is clinging to the dream of a final-round rally after coming unstuck on a dramatic moving day at Augusta National, while Tiger Woods shot the worst round of his major championship career.
Back injury to best on ground: How Walsh has changed to get back to footy
Carlton star Sam Walsh admits he will need to be smart in how he attacks his preparation to ensure his body stays fit throughout the season.
Analysis
AFL 2024
Bidding war for Richmond’s fabulous Baker boy
With shallow talent spread across 18 clubs and the Tassie Devils about to eviscerate the drafts, Richmond’s Liam Baker has picked a good time to be up for grabs.
Updated
Paris 2024
A week ago, Denny had COVID-19. On Saturday, he threw an Australian record
At the national titles and Olympic trials in Adelaide, the discus thrower threw bigger than he – or any Australian – has ever thrown before.
Occy was a 105kg couch potato. This is the greatest comeback story in Australian sport
It’s been 25 years since Mark Occhilupo rose from depression, drugs and a daily diet of Coco Pops, chicken and chips and Days of Our Lives to conquer the world.
Have Your Say
Burnt out and rocked by the death of his legendary dad, Marsh takes a break
Paul Marsh is reluctantly taking a three-month sabbatical. “It wasn’t a negotiation, it was an ultimatum,” says AFLPA president Patrick Dangerfield.
