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Defamation
Judge dismisses Lehrmann’s multimillion-dollar defamation case against Ten, Wilkinson
Bruce Lehrmann, who is unemployed and has said he is studying law, is now expected to be hit with a large costs bill as the unsuccessful party to the litigation.
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Bruce Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins in Parliament House, judge finds
Federal Court Justice Michael Lee has handed down his decision in the former political staffer’s high-stakes defamation case against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson.
Stabbed security guard recounts attack from hospital bed; encouraging news about baby
In one of the most heartbreaking stories to emerge from the stabbing rampage, Ashlee Good handed her baby over to two men in a bid to save her.
Pro-Palestine protesters disrupt traffic from the docks to Hoddle and Flinders streets
Activists, some wearing black masks, beanies and goggles, chanted: “free, free Palestine”, “Israel out of Palestine”, and “how many kids have they killed today” as they took to the streets in a wave of protests this morning.
This 95-year-old is the NGV’s next blockbuster artist
The most comprehensive survey of Yayoi Kusama’s work ever to be brought to Australia will include childhood sketchbooks and the famed immersive mirror rooms.
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
Senior business columnist
The mistake 30 years ago that turned this precinct into the windy suburb
Docklands is often battered by strong winds, but experts say no wind testing was done when the suburb was built, while a wind sensor and more trees would mitigate the problem now.
Bespoke features attract $1,675,000 payday for Newport vendors at auction
“It’s a very, very special home,” the agent said. “People who weren’t actually considering buying in the inner west, were actually considering this house.”
Opinion
Parenting
Does banning my child from wearing ‘merch’ make me a bad parent?
My two-year-old has learnt the art of pester power, but I’m digging in my heels, even if it means going up against The Wiggles.
Melissa Singer
National fashion editor
Analysis
AFL 2024
Intense demands on Dees, Pies; here comes Harley: Key takeouts from round five
You may have heard of No.1 draft pick Harley Reid. On Sunday, he showed he’s both a monster and a surgeon on the field.
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.
Nazi salute at A-League match to be investigated
Controversy has marred Saturday’s A-League Sydney derby after television cameras showed a fan performing what appears to be a Nazi salute.
Trump paid Stormy Daniels $200k to keep quiet. It could cost him a jail sentence
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.
Threat of wider Middle East conflict would lift fuel prices
Iran produces about 3 per cent of the world’s oil supply and disruptions to that supply would have a significant impact on prices, according to AMP chief economist Shane Oliver.
Bistra brings back the old-school Aussie bistro complete with 𝄒90s menu classics
There’s beer on tap, trifle in glass bowls, and battered prawns. And a near-extinct hospitality tradition – replete with white tablecloths – is being revived.
Taylor Swift rocks Coachella as a fan and checks out an 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.
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.
BONDI JUNCTION TRAGEDY
‘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.
Visual Story
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.
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Education
Public schools were banned from demanding money from parents. They’re losing millions. See where your school stands
Parents are giving a lot less to public schools since a crackdown on mandatory fees in 2021, leaving a $35m hole in the budget. But while some struggle, other schools are thriving.
Airbnb asked John to host a guest in trouble. It ended up costing him thousands
The long-time host was suspicious. He’d already rejected the woman as she did not have a long accommodation history – but he trusted Airbnb.
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.
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.
The fire that exposed a Melbourne recycling chief’s big dirty secret
The case points to the nightmare that regulators face in trying to contain risks within the rubbish and waste industry.
AFL
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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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.
Morgane had a home in a great suburb - until her landlord made one decision
Nearly every Melbourne suburb recorded a rise in rents over the last year, but some soared higher than their neighbours.
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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
First KISS, next Taylor Swift? Meet the unlikely band opening for the stars
A group of young Central Australian musicians want to inspire the youth of Alice Springs, currently under curfew until Tuesday.
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Analysis
AFL 2024
Intense demands on Dees, Pies; here comes Harley: Key takeouts from round five
You may have heard of No.1 draft pick Harley Reid. On Sunday, he showed he’s both a monster and a surgeon on the field. Plus, the Lion who had a breakout game against Melbourne and the fixture demands on Collingwood and Melbourne.
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.
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Daicos reveals plan to break tag as Pies get back to ‘DNA’
Port tagger Willem Drew was praised for curbing Nick Daicos’ influence in round 19 last year. This time the Magpie star is prepared.
FA investigating Nazi salute at A-League match
Controversy has marred Saturday’s A-League Sydney derby after television cameras showed a fan performing what appears to be a Nazi salute.
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: Reality bites as Hawks sink to 54-year low; Bevo’s Bulldogs out of tune
The Hawks haven’t started a season this badly since 1970, and if they lose to the Kangaroos this week, the heat will turn right up, while at the Bulldogs, Luke Beveridge is experimenting with new material, but diehard fans are not 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.
Have Your Say
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.
