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Defamation
‘I published a true story about rape,’ says Wilkinson after bombshell ruling
In his 324-page judgment, Federal Court Justice Michael Lee said Brittany Higgins had been “proven to be a victim of sexual assault”. Follow our rolling coverage.
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Loading‘Hell-bent on having sex’: Judge finds Lehrmann raped Higgins
Bruce Lehrmann has lost his multimillion-dollar defamation suit, with the judge saying the former political staff did “not care one way or another whether Ms Higgins understood or agreed to what was going on”.
Analysis
Courts
‘Thespian flair’: Unlikely video star at heart of Lehrmann defamation case
Federal Court Justice Michael Lee has won legions of fans following the Bruce Lehrmann trial with his wit and humanity.
‘Not in his right mind’: Joel Cauchi’s parents speak publicly for first time
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.
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LoadingHow 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.
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.
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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.
If you’re finding it hard to focus after Bondi Junction, you’re not alone
Shock, trauma, grief – people experience a range of emotions following tragedy. Here are some ways you can work through them, including with your children.
Opinion
Opinion
Schizophrenia and homelessness can be a deadly combination
Homicide of strangers by people with schizophrenia is extremely rare, but we can reduce the risk by fixing our homelessness crisis.
Star casino allowed players to take $3.2m they hadn’t won, inquiry hears
In opening evidence at the NSW inquiry into The Star’s culture, special manager Nicholas Weeks also accused executives of plotting to sue him.
Ex-cricket star Slater charged with assault, stalking
Former Australian Test cricketer Michael Slater has been remanded in police custody after being charged with more than a dozen offences.
Opinion
Casinos
Star wars: A dirty fight between a 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
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?
‘I hate batter’: England legend rails against cricket’s gender-neutral terms
BBC correspondent and former England player Jonathan Agnew says “it’s sad” the game now refers to all players as batters.
Paris Hilton, a Blur spray and Taylor Swift: Highlights from Coachella
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.
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.
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
Israel’s air defences stood up to Iran – but they don’t cover where seven-year-old was hit
Amina al-Hasoni, 7, is clinging to life. Were it not for systemic inequities in Israel, her relatives said, maybe she too could have been spared.
Bondi Junction attack
‘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.
Family laments troubled son who became a mass murderer
Joel Cauchi’s family also offered support for the NSW Police officer who shot dead their son after he took the lives of six innocent people.
Sydney
Sydney has got hundreds of new potholes since the rain. But the worst is yet to come
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.
Exclusive
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.
Analysis
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.
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.
Updated
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.
NRL 2024
Updated
‘Perfectly suited for that [Origin] environment’: Why Edwards can topple Tedesco
The Penrith coach has backed his No.1 to do the job if he unseats James Tedesco as NSW fullback.
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.
Politics
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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.
Business
Forrests’ $10 billion Minderoo charity to slash 100 jobs
About a third of the employees at Andrew and Nicola Forrest’s Minderoo charity will lose their jobs as chief executive John Hartman looks to spend less of its more than $10 billion bounty on administration.
World
Updated
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, triggering calls for restraint from global powers and Arab nations.
Opinion
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Property
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.
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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.
Good Food
Lifestyle
This loophole in your food delivery app may be a hazard to your health
A new review shows apps are not following the food outlet information rules, and it’s a public health risk, experts say.
Culture
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.
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Sport
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.
‘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.
‘I hate batter’: England legend rails against cricket’s gender-neutral terms
BBC correspondent and former England player Jonathan Agnew says “it’s sad” the game now refers to all players as batters.
Updated
A-League Men
FA and NSW Police 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.
Updated
Around the clubs
‘Perfectly suited for that [Origin] environment’: Why Edwards can topple Tedesco
The Penrith coach has backed his No.1 to do the job if he unseats James Tedesco as NSW fullback.
‘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.
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.
Have Your Say
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.
