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The dark past of Bondi Junction killer, and the bright lives he took
Australia grappled with shock and grief on Sunday, as details emerged of Joel Cauchi’s killing spree and his victims – most of them women.
Visual Story
Crime
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.
‘Bollard man’ didn’t know what was happening when he took on Joel Cauchi
French construction worker Damien Guerot and his friend Silas Despreaux were at the shops on Saturday when a commotion began.
Their non-verbal daughter was trying to say something. A hidden camera revealed the abuse
NDIS Minister Bill Shorten has vowed he will seek a life ban on Lee-Anne Mackey’s former carers working with vulnerable people, after they were caught on CCTV bullying and abusing her.
Police redeploy officers to quell potential chaos from pro-Palestine blockades on Monday
Victoria Police is moving hundreds of officers from regional stations in a bid to avert major disruptions from protesters who have vowed to target Melbourne transport hubs on Monday.
Opinion
AFL 2024
Four Points: Beveridge’s Bulldogs out of tune; Hawks reach a 54-year low; Blues beware
Luke Beveridge continues to trial new material, but after the loss to Essendon the fans are yet to be convinced.
Peter Ryan
Sports reporter
Teen wins race for the ages, as Australia name first athletes for Paris
Days after her 19th birthday, Claudia Hollingsworth was among the first track and field athletes named on Australia’s team for the Paris Olympics.
Bulldogs send Liberatore for tests after mid-game collapse; Reid stars as Eagles get first win of the season
Follow along for all the live action and footy news of the day.
Banned by the Taliban, this festival draws thousands of Afghans in Melbourne
Afghan Australians celebrated both Nowruz, or New Year, and the Muslim festival of Eid al-Fitr in Dandenong on Sunday.
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.
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.
‘Not over yet’: Israel mobilises for growing conflict after Iran attack
Iran’s direct attack on Israel has raised the prospect of military escalation in the Middle East, with the Israeli war cabinet debating its next move.
Analysis
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Iran has failed to land a punch. What happens next is in Netanyahu’s hands
If full-scale war eventuates, it would have deep consequences well beyond the Middle East, rippling all the way to the Indo-Pacific.
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
What price for a beach lifestyle? Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast smash records
Across 18 sought-after suburbs in south-east Queensland, weekly rent will now set you back $1000 or more.
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 T20 World Cup in June, but there may be a silver lining for Jake Fraser-McGurk.
‘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.
Victoria
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.
It cost $100m to build and will fetch $500k as scrap metal. How the Melbourne Star stopped shining
Sixteen years after it began spinning, rumours are mounting the trouble-plagued Melbourne Star Observation Wheel may be sold in parts.
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.
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
Trump 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
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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Sport
Teen wins race for the ages, as Australia name first athletes for Paris
Days after her 19th birthday, Claudia Hollingsworth was among the first track and field athletes named on Australia’s team for the Paris Olympics.
Opinion
AFL 2024
Four Points: Beveridge’s Bulldogs out of tune; Hawks reach a 54-year low; Blues beware
Luke Beveridge continues to trial new material, but after the loss to Essendon the fans are yet to be convinced.
Peter Ryan
Sports reporter
Bulldogs send Liberatore for tests after mid-game collapse; Reid stars as Eagles get first win of the season
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 T20 World 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.
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.
