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Police counter growing crowds after church stabbing attack
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Police counter growing crowds after church stabbing attack

A man has been arrested after a bishop and several worshippers suffered non-life threatening injuries. Authorities are now looking to quell what has become a dangerous situation in Wakeley.

What we know so far about the Christian leader attacked during service

Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was stabbed during a service in Sydney on Monday night.

Emmanuel is a prominent leader of an ultra-conservative sect of the Assyrian Orthodox known for being critical of lockdowns and vaccines.

Bondi Junction stabbing attack sparks review of security guards’ weapons

The government is examining whether guards at crowded public places should carry equipment such as handcuffs or pepper spray.

Sombre reflection at Bondi Junction.

The most haunting thing about Bondi Junction right now is the silence

The floral tribute started by a single mourner early on Sunday had by Monday afternoon blossomed into a sea of bouquets.

How Tahir’s late notice shift change at Bondi Junction ended in tragedy

Faraz Tahir, a victim of the Bondi Westfield stabbing attack who was working as a security guard at the time.

Faraz Tahir worked nights. But on Saturday he agreed to fill in for a day shift at Westfield. These were his final moments.

‘Lost touch with reality’: Family of Bondi Junction killer speak

The anguished parents of Joel Cauchi speak out as Premier Chris Minns launches an $18 million coronial inquiry into the attack.

‘Hell-bent on having sex’: Judge finds Lehrmann raped Higgins

‘Hell-bent on having sex’: Judge finds Lehrmann raped Higgins

The judge said the former political staffer did “not care one way or another whether Ms Higgins understood or agreed to what was going on”.

‘The Lehrmann imbroglio’: The wry observations of Justice Lee

Federal Court Justice Michael Lee on Monday.

“Having escaped the lions’ den, Mr Lehrmann made the mistake of going back for his hat,” the judge said.

Analysis
Courts

Judgment will bring some comfort to sexual assault victims everywhere

The judgment by Justice Michael Lee in finding Bruce Lehrmann was a rapist is a masterpiece of common sense and cut-through.

Bunnings grilled for squeezing suppliers and shelving boss

Bunnings managing director Mike Schneider.

Senators driving the inquiry into supermarket prices have slammed the hardware giant for its treatment of suppliers.

Opinion
Casinos

Star’s fight with its regulator has become a grubby battle

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
Elizabeth Knight

Business columnist

Home Affairs is concerned people smugglers may exploit the new laws.

People smugglers could exploit visa black ban, Home Affairs warns

“We know that people smugglers look at any changes … and they sell them,” Operation Sovereign Borders’ Rear Admiral Brett Sonter told an inquiry.

Transitioning to retirement is naturally easier if money isn’t a concern.

A comfortable retirement? Not on these numbers

As a recent retiree, I finally have more free time on my hands. I confess, I use a chunk of that free time wondering how long I can afford to enjoy all that free time.

Paul McShane
Paul McShane

Freelance writer

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Ocean cruises

Thinking about booking a cruise? Everything you need to know about the food and drink

Cruise ships are introducing smaller venues and more specialised cuisines to suit a new generation of food-savvy passengers.

From the best food and drink on the high seas to clever drink collabs, here’s the gourmet guide to great cruising.

You might not know his name, but he’s one of the best ‘that guy’ actors around

A fixture of American comedy, Nat Faxon is an absolute treat in Loot.

Des, Ricky argue before Hasler found to be ‘on this planet’ by NRL review

Des Hasler was unhappy with the refereeing in Sunday night’s match.

The NRL’s has acknowledged that Raiders player Chevy Stewart was offside when he charged down Kieran Foran’s field goal attempt.

This country’s national dish is fascinating … and challenging

Beshbarmak – widely adopted as a national dish in Kazakhstan during the Soviet era.

It’s deeply cherished, and the source of much pride. Diss it at your peril (I learnt the hard way).

Civil War is dividing audiences. But what is the chilling film trying to say?

The author of The Beach and director of Ex Machina has made a film about the collapse of democracy. It’s a harrowing vision but, he says, it needn’t come true.

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Bondi Junction attack

Ashlee Good as a member of the 
Hume City Broncos 2004 women’s team.

Bondi Junction victim was a junior basketball and netball star selected to bear Olympic torch

As a junior sports star, Ashlee Good was chosen for the Olympic torch relay in 2000.

Cauchi on an escalator inside Bondi Junction Westfield.
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.

Sydney

Bondi Junction attack victims Dawn Singleton, Pikria Darchia, Jade Young, Ashlee Good and Faraz Tahir

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.

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.

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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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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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.

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.

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Des Hasler was unhappy with the refereeing in Sunday night’s match.

Des, Ricky argue before Hasler found to be ‘on this planet’ by NRL review

The NRL’s has acknowledged that Raiders player Chevy Stewart was offside when he charged down Kieran Foran’s field goal attempt.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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