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Sydney church stabbing a terrorist act; Bondi hero ‘Bollard Man’ offered visa

Sydney church stabbing a terrorist act; Bondi hero ‘Bollard Man’ offered visa

A Christian leader was stabbed at a western Sydney church altar as a livestream captured the chaos, triggering a near riot that took hundreds of police to quell.

Goyder appeals to Woodside shareholders to back climate plan

Woodside chair Richard Goyder has written a last-minute letter to investors ahead of a vote next week on his own position and the company’s plans for climate change.

Half-day teachers’ strike looms for WA schools: What parents need to know

Teachers are planning to strike next Tuesday over salary and working conditions. So how will it affect students – and parents?

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WA Uniting Church closes congregations, sells property to fund abuse victim payouts

WA’s two main churches own a huge amount of land and property.

The Uniting Church is being forced to sell off property to fund at least $10 million in payouts to survivors of sexual abuse.

‘Brain fog’ clears: Major change about to make life easier for ADHD sufferers

ADHD patients and parents who have until now had to suffer for years on WA’s bloated waiting lists have relief in sight.

Police scrutinising Bondi Junction killer’s visits to two other Westfields

Inspector Amy Scott attends to Joel Cauchi after she shot him on Saturday.

NSW Police are investigating whether Joel Cauchi scoped out alternative locations to attack before his knife rampage on Saturday.

PM calls for Australians to ‘unite, not divide’ after Sydney church stabbing

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese with head of ASIO Mike Burgess and AFP commissioner Reece Kershaw.

Anthony Albanese called for peace after the alleged violent stabbing of a church leader and injuries to several police in clashes outside.

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The omnishambles that Bruce Lehrmann unleashed on himself

Bruce Lehrmann has gone from cause celebre to disgrace. Along the way he has managed to damage and hurt many lives and reputations.

Trump’s trial stumbles at first hurdle: 50 jurors admit they can’t be impartial

Former president Donald Trump attends jury selection at Manhattan criminal court in New York.

The trial, one of four for the ex-president, centres on Trump’s alleged attempt to cover up a sex scandal ahead of the 2016 election.

Space station object crashed through roof of Florida home, NASA confirms

Homeowner Alejandro Otero said “I was completely in disbelief. What are the chances of something landing on my house with such force to cause so much damage”.

Woolworths boss may be held in contempt, Senate chair warns

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Senator Nick McKim wants the supermarket giant’s outgoing boss to answer his question about return on equity.

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‘The constant battle’: Why Collingwood’s Nathan Murphy is hanging up the boots at 24

Headaches, migraines, anxiety. Nathan Murphy opens up about his immediate retirement from football after suffering concussion in last year’s grand final.

Property prices climb in regions as buyers favour sea change

Since mid-last year affordability and lifestyle factors have sparked a turnaround in property in regional Australia.

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Casa wine bar has started up a pizza-focused offshoot.

Casa crew bring terrific pizza (and pizza-adjacent favourites) to Mount Hawthorn  

The crisp, 96-hour-fermented pizzas are designed to travel but can also be enjoyed in-store. And yes, there’s a Hawaiian pizza on the menu.

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Western Australia

Wendy Ruth Sym appeared in Stirling Gardens Magistrates Court charged with attempting to murder her husband, who she cared for.

Former nurse found guilty of attempting to murder husband with insulin dose

Wendy Ruth Sym was found guilty on Monday of attempting to murder her husband Kenneth by injecting a high dose of insulin during a hospital admission in January 2021.

WA parents encounter difficulties trying to claim student payouts

Families will be given payments to help with the cost of living.

Parents are facing tech hurdles in accessing the WA government’s $103.5 million Student Assistance Payment program.

Forrests’ $10b Minderoo charity to slash 100 jobs

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

About a third of the employees at the charity will lose their jobs as chief executive John Hartman looks to spend less on administration.

The new Perth school that will be so big it’ll need 240 car bays

Any one primary school class will contain students as much as five years apart in maths skills, and teachers struggle to differentiate the lessons.

A new primary school proposed for Perth’s eastern suburbs would join the ranks as one of the city’s biggest if approved.

Shot hole borer devastates Perth parks at terrifying rate

A close-up of the polyphagous shot-hole borer that was first detected in Perth in 2021.

The wood-boring beetle wreaking havoc on Perth’s grand Moreton Bay figs is just one of many invasive species keeping experts up at night.

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Property prices have risen in the Tweed Valley area, which includes Kingscliff.

Property prices climb in regions as buyers favour tree and sea change

Since mid-last year, local economic conditions, plus the affordability and lifestyle factors, have sparked a turnaround in property in regional Australia.

Balcatta has been named a rising star in a new property report.

From Balcatta to Wellard, the Perth suburbs primed for price growth

The first signs of moderation in the three-year Perth property boom are evident, but 10 suburbs are rising stars, according to a new report.

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AFL 2024

‘The constant battle’: Why Collingwood’s Nathan Murphy is hanging up the boots at 24

Headaches, migraines, anxiety. Nathan Murphy opens up about his immediate retirement from football after suffering concussion in last year’s grand final.

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

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.

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Why West Coast’s win was Waterman’s watershed moment

There was plenty to like about the Eagles’ first win of the season on Sunday, but the performance from a 25-year-old in his eighth season on the list stood out most.

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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.

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.

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.

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Daicos reveals plan to break tag as Magpies 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.

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