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‘I published a true story about rape,’ says Wilkinson after bombshell ruling

Lisa Wilkinson departs the Federal Court in Sydney with her barrister, Sue Chrysanthou, SC.

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.

‘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

‘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.

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.

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.

If you’re finding it hard to focus after Bondi Junction, you’re not alone

Bondi Junction stabbings.

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

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

Michael Slater leaves Manly Local Court in October 2021.

Former Australian Test cricketer Michael Slater has been remanded in police custody after being charged with more than a dozen offences.

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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.

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Elizabeth Knight

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The best beach of all? Hellfire Bay

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

Jonathan Agnew.

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 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.

Opinion
Currencies

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

The strength of the US dollar is causing problems across the globe.

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

Stephen Bartholomeusz
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.

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Bondi Junction attack

Bollard man Damien Guerot on the escalator of Bondi Junction Westfield

‘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.

Bondi killer Joe Cauchi.

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

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

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.

Second CEO quits embattled public insurance system

SIRA chief executive officer Adam Dent.

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.

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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.

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NRL 2024

Will this finally be the year Dylan Edwards plays State of Origin?
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‘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.

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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Business

Andrew and Nicola Forrest with Minderoo boss John Hartman on the banks of the Swan River in Perth last June.

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.

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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.

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

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Sport

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.

Peter Bol is back on the Olympic team after a turbulent three years since Tokyo.

‘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.

Jonathan Agnew.

‘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.

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

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.

Will this finally be the year Dylan Edwards plays State of Origin?

‘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.

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.

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.

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