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Accused teen was school drop-out and increasingly ‘disobedient’
The 16-year-old boy who stabbed Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel had not attended school for months, and his father had also seen signs of increasing “disobedience”.
Black ribbons, no music: Shopping-free day of reflection at Westfield Bondi Junction
The shopping centre will turn off music and display black ribbons on advertising boards when it reopens on Thursday.
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Social media
‘Dangerous falsehoods’: Social media giants face big fines in revamped laws
Since the Bondi and western Sydney church stabbings, attention of politicians and analysts has turned to the role of social media in spreading false claims.
Record $1.8m fine for NDIS service whose client died after she was burnt in a bath
Kyah Lucas, 28, suffered burns to 35 to 40 per cent of her body when two carers put her in a hot bath at her home in Orange in 2022.
How many lives did COVID vaccines save? Scientists have an estimate
New modelling also reveals Australia’s chronic vaccine delays may have resulted in a life-saving fluke.
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University
Whistleblower professor accused of ‘serious misconduct’ sues Sydney Uni
A leading brain researcher is suing the University of Sydney after he was fired for “serious misconduct”. He says it was in retaliation for whistleblowing.
The Star dumps documents while former executives trash business
The Star Entertainment Group released a swath of documents beyond deadline and after the former chief financial officer had alleged the business had tried to cook the books.
Opinion
Rare earths
In the rare earths Game of Thrones, Gina Rinehart grabs the crown
The federal government declared “the road to net zero runs through Australia’s resources sector”, and Rinehart will be hoping for a decent spoonful from the profit pot at the end of that road.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
Top UK fund turns up heat on Goyder as Woodside faces climate revolt
Britain’s biggest asset manager will vote to remove Richard Goyder as chair of Australian energy giant Woodside amid a backlash over the board’s climate stance.
Revealed: The four plans of attack on Iran being considered by Israel
Israel’s war cabinet is weighing options big enough to send a clear message to Iran that its attacks will not go unanswered, but not so big as to spark a major escalation.
China in our sights: Defence to get extra $50b over next decade
Defence spending is set to rise to $100 billion a year by 2034, in large part due to the risk of conflict in the Indo-Pacific as China rapidly builds up its military.
‘Take me to Gaza’: The man who would rather to be sent to a war zone than home
The High Court is hearing a legal bid for freedom from an Iranian immigration detainee who is refusing to co-operate with government attempts to deport him.
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Swimming
McKeown breaks 15-year-old Rice record as Winnington stuns Short
Kaylee McKeown has set another stunning benchmark in an ominous sign for her Olympic rivals on the path to Paris.
How many medals will Australia win at Paris 2024? Here’s what the data analysts have concluded
An independent forecast about Australia’s prospects in the Paris Olympics is bullish, but not unrealistic.
Xavi fumes as Barca exit the Champions League after Mbappe double
PSG’s push for an elusive title is alive after a come-from-behind win over Barcelona put them into the final four, where they will face Borussia Dortmund.
Natalie Dormer is a different type of warrior in this sharp crime thriller
The Game of Thrones and Tudors actor confronts corruption and race in a crime drama set in South Africa.
Review
Darlinghurst
It’s not fancy, but Joe’s Table is one of the nicest restaurants in the eastern suburbs
Why? Because it’s Joe’s, and nobody else’s. Not the bank’s. Not the silent partners. Not a private equity firm. Not even Merivale’s. It’s Joe’s.
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Bondi Junction attack
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Witnesses to killer’s final moments recount bravery of ‘warrior’ cop
Two men who came within metres of Joel Cauchi in the final moments of his killing spree have spoken of their terror as they watched him run through the shopping centre, before they heard gunshots ring out.
‘Escape, Hide and Tell’: Westfield owner’s safety message days before Bondi violence
Scentre Group boss Elliot Rusanow has rejected claims that it took up to 25 minutes after the initial attack on Saturday for alarms to sound inside the Bondi Junction Westfield.
Sydney
Latest Sydney beach restaurant battle goes against residents this time
The maximum number of patrons allowed at the restaurant will vary by the hour in an attempt to protect scarce parking at the idyllic hamlet.
Analysis
Defamation
Lies and angry text message flag possible new skirmishes
A message Lisa Wilkinson sent to a rival TV program suggesting Bruce Lehrmann had breached legal confidentiality rules has been confirmed by Justice Michael Lee.
Adam welcomed dogs inside his cafe until he was told it was against the law
Sydney lord mayor wants dogs to be allowed inside cafes and pubs, as well as an expansion of subsidised vet services.
Shocking attack on ‘TikTok Bishop’ sparks eruption in a febrile community
Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was preaching to a small congregation, but thousands were tuning in via a livestream. Within minutes, they were arriving by the carload.
The need to train waiters in food allergies, like they are in the responsible service of alcohol
There are concerns a lack of education is leaving diners with allergies vulnerable to serious harm.
NRL 2024
‘No different to Sonny’: All Blacks coaching legend is excited about Manu move
Why All Blacks legend Steve Hansen is backing Joey Manu to emulate the rugby feats of Sonny Bill Williams.
‘We’ve had that chat’: Why Lomax is waiting in wings for Maguire after taking centre stage
NSW Blues coach Michael Maguire explains where the in-form flyer and Latrell Mitchell are positioned six weeks out from naming his first State of Origin side.
Politics
Map reveals the shocking extent of Great Barrier Reef coral bleaching
Canberra is under pressure to cut emissions more quickly after all three regions of the reef suffered extreme bleaching for the first time.
Business
BOQ profits stifled as inflation, higher funding costs shred margins
The bank unveiled a cash profit of $172 million in the six months to February 29, down 33 per cent compared to the first half of last year.
World
‘Fascinating ... stirs the pot’: Jury candidates air views of Trump as hush money trial proceeds
Without his usual bravado and bluster, and once again appearing in court without his wife, Melania, by his side, Trump looked more like a weary, ordinary man.
Opinion
China’s Xi Jinping might have to revise his five-year plan
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
The chart that shows how happy you are, just as long as you’re old enough
Matt Wade
Senior economics writer
Church stabbing, Bondi Junction highlight X’s failure to moderate
Tim Biggs
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Property
How Marija went from being homeless at 15 to a homeowner at 22
The dream of stable housing is growing further out of reach for many, but Marija’s dream last year became a reality.
Where property prices picked up, and where they’ve slowed
Since mid-last year, local economic conditions, plus the affordability and lifestyle factors, have sparked a turnaround in regional Australia.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Australia’s Olympic uniforms go for gold by ditching the green
Deep teal linen blazers, in double and single-breasted styles, feature the names of 301 past Olympians and the Olympians’ Oath on the lining.
Culture
Australia’s entry to art Olympics unveiled as Israeli artist shuts down show
Australia’s entry to the Venice Biennale is a vast chalked family tree stretching back more than 65,000 years to the beginnings of time.
Opinion
WordPlay
Taylor Swift’s poetic licence: why all the fuss around her new album title?
David Astle
Crossword compiler and ABC Radio Melbourne presenter
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NRL 2024
In less than 72 hours, the Panthers agreed to release the best prop in the NRL. Here’s why
Six months ago, Warriors coach Andrew Webster rang the Panthers and cheekily asked if they would be willing to release James Fisher-Harris. He’s finally got his man.
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World Boxing
Boxing coach quits Olympics over sexual misconduct claims
Boxing Australia’s head coach Jamie Pittman was found to have been involved in offensive behaviour involving female athletes.
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Swimming
McKeown breaks 15-year-old Rice record as Winnington stuns Short
Backstroker Kaylee McKeown has set another benchmark in an ominous sign for her Olympic rivals on the path to Paris.
Matildas star to train with men’s team in bid to cap striking comeback at Olympics
It is surely a good sign for Michelle Heyman’s hopes of going to Paris that she was chosen to model the Australian Olympic team’s opening ceremony uniforms – but she’s not jumping to conclusions.
How many medals will Australia win at Paris 2024? Here’s what the data analysts think
An independent forecast about Australia’s prospects in the Paris Olympics is bullish, but not unrealistic.
Tarzan, a Titanic survivor and the birth of the athletes’ village
With 100 days until the French capital hosts its first Olympics in a century, here are 10 fun facts from the last time the City of Love hosted the Games.
‘I will play on the PGA Tour for the rest of my career’: McIlroy quashes LIV talk
Rory McIlroy has poured cold water on what would have been one of sport’s greatest about-faces after reports linked him to a $1.5 billion deal to join the breakaway tour.
Have Your Say
‘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.
