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Defamation
‘I published a true story about rape,’ Wilkinson says after bombshell ruling
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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LoadingBruce 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.
How Tahir’s late notice shift change at Bondi Junction ended in tragedy
Faraz Tahir worked nights. But on Saturday he agreed to fill in for a day shift at Westfield. These were his final moments.
‘Not in his right mind’: Joel Cauchi’s parents speak out
The parents of Bondi Junction killer Joel Cauchi believe he “lost touch with reality” after moving to the city and failing to take his medication as required.
Man charged over attacks on Fawkner home of alleged underworld figure
AFP and Border Force officers arrested the 20-year-old man at Melbourne Airport just before 8pm on Saturday.
Pro-Palestine protesters disrupt traffic from the docks to Hoddle and Flinders streets
Protesters waved Palestinian flags and many wore keffiyehs as a symbol of solidarity with Palestine.
Perspective
Music festivals
Fifty years ago, I went to Australia’s Woodstock. On Saturday, I went back
In the 1970s, the Sunbury festival celebrated rock music and youthful indulgence. On the weekend, the crowd returned. This time their clothes stayed on.
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.”
‘The little boy from Queensland, eh?’ Dunstall elevated to Legend status in hall of fame
Dunstall said he’d struggle in the modern game because he’s not “an athlete”, but that truth hides a lie.
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.
‘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.
Opinion
Casinos
Star wars: The dirty fight between the casino and its regulator
It is very difficult to imagine how the current board of Star will be able to mend its relationship with the regulator and navigate the path to restore its licence.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
Ex-cricket star Slater charged with assault, stalking
Michael Slater is facing 19 charges relating to alleged offences perpetrated on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.
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.
Recipe collection
Vegetarian
10 budget-friendly vegie one-dish dinners to cook this week
Affordable, healthy and ready in under an hour: these triple-threat recipes are your new midweek go-tos.
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.
When Mother Nature created this part of Australia, she went all out
A splatter of blue – no: two, three, four shades – for the water, a drizzle of pure white for the sand, and a deep red for the soil. And why not some lakes of pink?
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.
Ex-AFL boss McLachlan off to the races and moves into challenging coaching role
Gillon McLachlan faces many challenges in his post AFL life; coaching the Prahran under 13s might be the toughest.
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.
AFL
Bulldogs send Liberatore for tests after mid-game collapse; Reid stars as Eagles get first win of the season
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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
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Iran says it gave warning before attacking Israel. US says that’s not true
The threat of open warfare erupting between the arch Middle East foes has put the region on edge.
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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.
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
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.
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‘I can take anyone’: How Peter Bol fought back from false doping accusation to make Olympic team
He’s been wrongly accused, temporarily banned, and sidelined by a pesky hamstring injury. But Peter Bol is not only “thrilled” to be back on the Australian team for Paris 2024; he also sent a warning that he is there to win gold.
‘The little boy from Queensland, eh?’ Dunstall elevated to Legend status
Dunstall said he’d struggle in the modern game because he’s not “an athlete”, but that truth hides a lie.
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.
‘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.
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.
Have Your Say
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
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