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The dark past of a killer, and the bright lives he took too soon
Sydney grappled with shock and grief on Sunday, as details emerged of Joel Cauchi’s killing spree and his victims – most of them women.
‘We may never get answers’: Police try to piece together the motive of a killer
Police Commissioner Karen Webb said more than 50 people had come forward to investigators overnight as police try to work out what motivated killer Joel Cauchi.
Australians reeling from deadly Bondi Junction attack: Plibersek
Eight people, including an infant, remain in hospital on Monday morning following Saturday’s stabbing attack at the Bondi Junction shopping centre. Follow our rolling coverage.
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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.
‘Truly horrific’: Family laments troubled son who became Bondi mass murderer
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.
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Defamation
Judgment day arrives in Lehrmann case, but there may be no real winners
Justice Michael Lee will deliver his decision on Monday in Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation case against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson.
Iranian strike on Israel at ‘high end’ of what was anticipated: US
US President Joe Biden told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Washington would not participate in any offensive action against Iran.
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Medicine
Budget’s $1.5b prescription for making medicines in Australia
The new plan clears the way for public investment in high-value therapies, naming cancer and heart disease as key areas that deserve government funds.
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US Masters
Scheffler produces miracle Masters shot, Smith best Australian
World No.1 and 2022 winner Scottie Scheffler is edging towards a second green jacket, but the tournament could be blown open if his wife goes into labour. Follow the action.
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NRL 2024
The good, the bad and the unknown: Where to now for Rabbitohs?
South Sydney showed enough fight in defeat against Cronulla to buy coach Jason Demetriou some time, but their problems haven’t gone away.
Up in smoke? Dolphins cannabis sponsor links under review
A groundbreaking partnership recently struck by the NRL’s newest club is being reviewed and raising questions for the game’s governing body and broadcasters.
A dietitian ranks eight popular supermarket breads (and reveals her favourite loaves)
From high-fibre to low-carb, the range of products in the bakery aisle is ever expanding. So how do you choose the right slice?
The truth behind 13 rules of flying you (probably) didn’t know about
What happens when aircraft seats are too comfortable? Your plane can be grounded, that’s what. Here are air travel’s strangest regulations.
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Stage shows
Playing 26 roles in one play, Sarah Snook wins prestigious Olivier Award
The Australian has won acclaim for her performance in the one-woman show The Picture of Dorian Gray on London’s West End.
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icare investigation
Second CEO quits embattled public insurance system
The head of the state’s insurance regulator has quit his post after being “absent from duty” for several months.
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Australian economy
Coping with higher prices on smaller portions and nuggets
The past few years have been tough financially for many of us, and it may be changing our eating habits.
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Bondi Junction attack
Sydney uni student trolled for being Bondi killer in a case of mistaken identity
The Seven Network apologised for broadcasting the misinformation, after the 20-year-old hit out at those who “mindlessly” propagated claims.
‘Like a warzone’: 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.
Sydney
Future of medical research in doubt as question mark lingers over $45 million funding
The future of a government funding program which has assisted teams developing artificial hearts and turning spider venom into drug therapies is in doubt.
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Crime
Boy, 16, charged with murder, riot police out in force, after stabbing
Residents in Sydney’s west can expect a heavy police presence across the next few days as authorities hope to make more arrests following the stabbing.
‘We could have done better’: STC on Palestinian protest furore
The new chair said the company did not support individual statements being made at curtain calls as it flagged a smaller season for 2025.
Karaoke kid kicked out: Lehrmann ‘evicted’ from Sydney house
The avowed party animal has been given his marching orders from the $4.1 million North Sydney home where he had been staying before complaints from neighbours.
Charles Waterstreet sexually harassed trio of women, tribunal finds
Former barrister showed law student a sex toy during a job interview and played a pornographic film in front of a researcher, a tribunal found.
NRL 2024
‘I don’t see any reason why not’: Souths boss backs Demetriou
South Sydney chief executive Blake Solly says under-fire coach Jason Demetriou will be in charge of the Rabbitohs for their next match.
Analysis
Struggling Schuster vows to fight back after Manly blow
With his career in limbo, troubled star Josh Schuster has broken his silence after being told by the Sea Eagles he can speak to rival clubs.
Politics
Labor hits back at critics, adds tax breaks to industry aid
Jim Chalmers backed the case for tax concessions in a new signal about the scale of the budget plan to help clean energy industries and local manufacturing.
Business
Multinational giants urged to front supermarket inquiry for ‘playing hardball’
Australian retailers have turned their sights on global suppliers such as Nestle, Mars, Coca-Cola and Mars, which they say are driving up prices.
World
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.
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Is it better to invest in property or shares? Point Piper’s surprising answer
Former stock exchange boss Dominic Stevens has swapped his $52m digs for an environmental activist’s home in Point Piper, but that’s not his only noteworthy trade.
Thrilled Petersham sellers make $178,000 per year gain on family home
The grateful vendors fetched $3.47 million for their home of more than a decade, set on a large block for the area, as six buyers competed.
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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.
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Up in smoke? Dolphins cannabis sponsor links under review
A groundbreaking partnership recently struck by the NRL’s newest club is being reviewed and raising questions for the game’s governing body and broadcasters.
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US Masters
Scheffler produces miracle Masters shot, Smith best Australian
World No.1 and 2022 winner Scottie Scheffler is edging towards a second green jacket, but the tournament could be blown open at a moment’s notice if his wife goes into labour.
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NRL 2024
The good, the bad and the unknown: Where to now for Rabbitohs?
South Sydney showed enough fight in defeat against Cronulla to buy coach Jason Demetriou some time, but their problems haven’t gone away.
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Super Rugby
New Zealand no longer the lions’ den as Australian stocks rise
The ‘Lions phenomenon’ may be helping Australia’s Super Rugby contingent with the Rebels uncovering a new rising star.
Pride of Jenni has changed racing. Now her rivals need to catch up
Pride Of Jenni left punters stunned with her frontrunning Queen Elizabeth Stakes win on Saturday and she will be back in Sydney for the spring.
‘He was good, real good’: Dragons hold off Tigers after Lomax magic
St George Illawarra banked their third win of the NRL season at Campbelltown Sports Stadium with a 24-12 win over Benji Marshall’s side.
‘I don’t see any reason why not’: Souths boss backs Demetriou
South Sydney chief executive Blake Solly says under-fire coach Jason Demetriou will be in charge of the Rabbitohs for their next match.
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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.
