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Watch live: Judge in Lehrmann case finds ‘sexual intercourse did take place’

Watch live: Judge in Lehrmann case finds ‘sexual intercourse did take place’

After a last-minute postponement, Federal Court Justice Michael Lee is delivering his judgment in the multimillion-dollar lawsuit. Follow our rolling coverage.

Opinion
Currencies

Why the US dollar is setting off alarm bells around the world

Suddenly, tension and uncertainty have gripped financial markets, making them highly volatile.

Stephen Bartholomeusz
Stephen Bartholomeusz

Senior business columnist

‘Extraordinary’ texts between Star Sydney chair and CEO aired at hearing

Hearings for the second inquiry into the suitability of The Star to operate its Pyrmont casino are under way.

Stabbed security guard recounts attack from hospital bed; encouraging news about baby

Bondi stabbing victims Ashlee Good, Jade Young, Dawn Singleton, Pikria Darchia, Faraz Tahir and Yixuan Cheng.

In one of the most heartbreaking stories to emerge from the Bondi stabbing rampage, Ashlee Good handed her baby over to two men in a bid to save her. Tragically Ms Good died from her injuries, while her baby was taken to hospital.

Sixth person killed in Bondi Junction rampage named

Chinese national Yixuan Cheng has been identified as the sixth person who died as a result of Joel Cauchi’s stabbing attack at Bondi Junction.

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.

Floor by floor: How the terrifying Bondi attack unfolded

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.

Opinion
Opinion

Schizophrenia and homelessness can be a deadly combination

Cauchi on an escalator inside Bondi Junction Westfield.

Homicide of strangers by people with schizophrenia is extremely rare, but we can reduce the risk by fixing our homelessness crisis.

‘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.

Sydney has got hundreds of new potholes since the rain. But the worst is yet to come

Hundreds of fresh potholes have appeared on Sydney’s road network

Find out how many potholes have appeared in your area this month, as experts warn festering water will have a long-term impact on our roads.

Trump paid Stormy Daniels $200k to keep quiet. It could cost him a jail sentence

Donald Trump faces his first of four trials this week. It may be the only one the makes it to court before election day.

Donald Trump is expected to appear in court himself to plead his case relating to sex scandal payments as he campaigns to return to power. Here’s what you need to know.

The iron men with a $3 billion plan to save the planet

Two former Fortescue executives want to reduce the enormous carbon footprint of iron ore. It’ll cost at least $3 billion.

355 Riley Street, Surry Hills.

Surry Hills terrace fetches $3.7m, makes $1.45m profit in five years

The “immaculately preserved” three-bedroom home last sold for $2.25 million in 2019, records show. It was one of 750 auctions scheduled at the weekend.

Landmark Surry Hills pub White Horse gallops to fine-dining finish, with $6m facelift

The bar at White Horse.

An acclaimed chef, a slick renovation and … a toilet consultant? Your first look at the new interiors of this historic Sydney pub.

Taylor Swift rocks Coachella as a fan and checks out Aussie artist

The iconic festival gave us the return of No Doubt, a surprise duet from Billie Eilish and Lana Del Rey and an on-stage spray courtesy of Blur frontman Damon Albarn.

Scottie Scheffler almost makes eagle on the ninth hole.

The shot that broke his rivals’ hearts and won Scheffler the US Masters

The world No.1 was under pressure before producing a moment of magic with a stunning shot on the final day that set him up for his second green jacket.

Occy was a 105kg couch potato. This is the greatest comeback story in Australian sport

Mark Occhilupo: the comeback king.

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.

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Bondi Junction attack

Bondi attacker’s last meal
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Restaurant worker recalls serving Bondi killer before deadly rampage

Joel Cauchi sat down by the window in Saigon Noodle House and ordered a red chicken curry. He had no money, so he returned two hours later to pay – and then embarked on his stabbing attack.

Police Inspector Amy Scott
Editorial

A salute to the bravery displayed at Bondi Junction

The unforgettable footage of the female NSW Police officer running towards danger captured how selfless emergency personnel can be depended upon to save us in our hour of need.

Sydney

SIRA chief executive officer Adam Dent.

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.

Analysis
Defamation

Judgment day arrives in Lehrmann case, but there may be no real winners

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.

Future of medical research in doubt as question mark lingers over $45 million funding

Jason Kovacic, executive director of the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, said indirect funding was critical to research.

The future of a government funding program which has assisted teams developing artificial hearts and turning spider venom into drug therapies is in doubt.

Updated
Crime

Boy, 16, charged with murder, riot police out in force, after stabbing

Police in Doonside near the location of the fatal stabbing on Saturday morning.

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

Lessons have been learned out of The Seagull protest, says executive director Anne Dunn.

The new chair said the company did not support individual statements being made at curtain calls as it flagged a smaller season for 2025.

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NRL 2024

Ricky Stuart was unimpressed by Des Hasler’s comments on Sunday.
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‘He’s on another planet’: Stuart fires back at Hasler over ref criticism

The Raiders coach did not hold back after being told Des Hasler felt his Gold Coast side was harshly treated by officials in Sunday’s game between the teams.

Kodi Nikorima scores for the Dolphins.

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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Property

The Point Piper home of Geoff Cousins and Darleen Bungey sold for about $23 million.
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Title Deeds

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.

Happy vendors Beth and Austin after the successful auction.

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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Scottie Scheffler almost makes eagle on the ninth hole.

The shot that broke his rivals’ hearts and won Scheffler the US Masters

The world No.1 was under pressure before producing a moment of magic with a stunning shot on the final day that set him up for his second green jacket.

Short index

‘He’s a bit of a villain’: Short confident he can beat Sun Yang in Paris … if he’s there

Controversial Chinese swimmer Sun Yang could compete at this year’s Olympics. Australia’s 400m freestyle world champion wants to take him on.

A man appears to give a Nazi salute at an A-League match on Saturday in Sydney.
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A-League Men

FA investigating Nazi salute at A-League match

Controversy has marred Saturday’s A-League Sydney derby after television cameras showed a fan performing a Nazi salute.

Ricky Stuart has hit back at Des Hasler (inset).

‘He’s on another planet’: Stuart fires back at Hasler over ref criticism

The Raiders coach did not hold back after being told Des Hasler felt his Gold Coast side was harshly treated by officials in Sunday’s game between the teams.

Latrell Mitchell watches on as part of a bulging Rabbitohs casualty ward.
Analysis
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.

Kodi Nikorima scores for the Dolphins.

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.

Jason Demetriou speaks to the media at Accor Stadium.

‘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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