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‘Degrading, misogynistic’: Abusive behaviour allegations against MP referred to police
NSW upper house MP Taylor Martin has been expelled by the Liberal Party after an internal investigation into his actions towards former federal MP Lucy Wicks.
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Social media
Watchdog wins urgent court bid to make X take down stabbing videos
After Elon Musk compared the take-down order to something from a communist regime, politicians have lined up to slam the owner of X for acting like he is above the law.
Opinion
Social media
X marks the spot where free speech comes at a cost
Unregulated big tech poses significant threats to the health of our democracy and social cohesion. So how can its power be reined in without killing free speech?
Lydia Khalil
Lowy Institute project director
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Bondi Junction attack
Eighteen minutes of terror: Tracking the erratic movements of the Bondi Junction killer
Joel Cauchi was just another face in the crowd. Without warning, he pulled a knife from his bag and lunged at his first victim. Chilling security vision captured his deadly path through Westfield.
Man on bail charged with ‘brutal’ murder of ex-partner
Molly Ticehurst’s body was found at a Forbes home in central western NSW.
Albanese is walking the walk while brushing off China’s moves in PNG
Two days after China’s top diplomat poured scorn on AUKUS during a Port Moresby visit, Albanese will be the first Australian PM to walk the Kokoda Track while in office.
Analysis
Australia votes
Crisis point: The numbers that show Labor can’t win on the vibe
The old assumption about a Labor victory at the next election is well and truly out of date. The government is clearly losing the fight to hold wavering voters.
Exclusive
University
Unis ban Indian student applications as visa rejections hit record high
Some universities, including at least one Group of Eight institution, have taken the step of banning or limiting applications from students from countries deemed at high risk of visa refusal.
Opinion
Drugs in sport
The latest scandal in Chinese swimming is right on the nose
The thing about a cover-up is that there’s nothing to see. It’s the smell that gives it away.
Greg Baum
Sports columnist
Count yourself lucky: NRL slams Hetherington for tunnel spat
Reed Mahoney has nothing to answer for over the tunnel incident, while Jack Hetherington is fortunate to escape with a one-match ban.
E-bike rider fled Eastern Distributor after crashing and forcing lane closure
A man without a helmet has been spotted riding in the tunnel before crashing into a lane divider and falling onto the busy motorway.
Will a mountain of evidence be enough to convict Trump?
Donald Trump has broken a number of conventions in politics. He is about to be the first president to have his fate decided not just by voters, but by 12 citizens in a jury box.
Sketch
Mushroom case
‘Content to wait’: Accused killer mushroom cook philosophical about time stretching in custody
Accused of one of the most high-profile murder cases in Victoria, Patterson sits content as justice moves glacially around her.
Indonesian court knocks back calls for presidential election re-run
The ruling has sparked street protests from backers of the failed presidential candidates, who had both claimed fraud.
I’m a pizza snob. But I still loved this city’s notorious deep-dish pizza
Are you guilty of hating Chicago’s infamous deep-dish pizza before you’ve even tried a slice? Then read on, fellow pizza snobs.
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Sydney’s pioneer of modern Greek food reveals new project
Peter Conistis left CBD restaurant Alpha to make way for George Calombaris. Now his new project is just about ready for launch.
Analysis
Streaming
Baby Reindeer has us asking who’s the real Martha. Is that the wrong question?
There’s a villain in this based-on-fact English series about a comedian and his stalker, but they almost get away with it.
Sydney
After scouring 600 hours of Wakeley riot footage, police set sights on tattooed man
Police have released images of 12 men they believe can help with their investigation into the riot that erupted after a bishop was stabbed in an alleged terrorist attack.
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Courts
Man who set his sister alight not criminally responsible for her death
Jason Raymond Patterson argued he was suffering from a mental health impairment when he killed Jody James, who he believed was possessed by a demon.
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Sydney councils
The Labor HQ email that panicked local council candidates
A NSW Labor Party email has prompted a flurry of panicked correspondence from local officials ahead of September’s local government elections.
Record 18,500 students to sit selective school test on paper for the very last time
Selective school and opportunity class testing will move online for the first time in 2025.
‘A hidden, beautiful area’: The Sydney suburbs people never want to leave
Cathy’s neighbours have all happily lived in their homes for 25 years or more, and she plans to stay for the long run.
NRL 2024
Updated
What Kalyn Ponga’s 12-week injury means for Newcastle … and Queensland
The Knights have won just 14 of their 37 games without the superstar fullback since he joined the club from the Cowboys in 2018.
Is David Furner the man to help save the South Sydney Rabbitohs?
One of the NRL’s most popular figures is back at Redfern. How quickly can he help Jason Demetriou save a season in freefall?
Politics
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Social media
Government accuses ‘narcissist’ Musk of acting above the law
After Elon Musk compared the take-down order to something from a communist regime, politicians have lined up to slam the owner of X for acting like he is above the law.
Business
ASX-listed Russian coal miner’s proposed $76m fire sale under scrutiny
Australian authorities are examining a proposed deal that would benefit a fund that has been described as a “slush fund” for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
World
Opinion
Donald Trump
Why Melania will grit her perfect teeth and weather Trump’s X-rated storm
The former first lady is, by all accounts, angry that she has to be dragged through this circus again, especially while she is still mourning the death of her mother.
Maureen Dowd
Opinion
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Property
Barrister’s Woolloomooloo harbourside home sells for $6.5m at auction
It was one of 528 scheduled auctions on Saturday. The unit, part of an exclusive complex, sold for less than the $6.6 million guide.
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Title Deeds
High-end buyers break records in red-hot inner west
The inner west used to be a first-timers’ haven, but not when a homewares queen paid $4.65m and a fixer-upper fetched double-digit millions.
Good Food
Lifestyle
RM Williams co-owner Nicola Forrest is sticking the boot in for women
In her first official media appearance since her separation from Andrew “Twiggy” Forrest, the billionaire has placed women’s boots front and centre of an $8 million factory expansion.
Opinion
Comedy
The everyday debates guaranteed to start an argument
Richard Glover
Broadcaster and columnist
Culture
Caring for the carers - walking the streets for unsung heroes
A new art project asks Sydneysiders to walk the streets of Randwick to honour healthcare workers and help make them feel safer.
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Sport
Count yourself lucky: NRL slams suspended Hetherington for tunnel blow-up
Reed Mahoney has nothing to answer for regarding the tunnel incident, while Jack Hetherington is fortunate to escape with a one-match suspension.
Updated
NRL 2024
What Kalyn Ponga’s 12-week injury means for Newcastle … and Queensland
The Knights have won just 14 of their 37 games without the superstar fullback since he joined the club from the Cowboys in 2018.
Exclusive
Doping
‘Infuriating’: Mack Horton unloads on ‘failed system’ after Chinese doping scandal
The Australian swimmer spent his career championing clean sport. He believes the integrity of “all sport” is under threat following revelations of positive Chinese drug tests.
Updated
Around the clubs
Storm open negotiations to keep Hughes until 2028, Cook returns after NRL axing
The Storm have opened negotiations with Hughes’ management about a new deal until the end of 2028 that will see Hughes finish his career at Melbourne.
Analysis
Asian Cup
Winless, scoreless and out: Football Australia needs deep rethink after Olyroos disaster
Australia’s under-23 men have failed to reach the Paris Olympics. An undermanned squad at the qualifying tournament is one reason – but there are deeper issues.
‘They’ve listened’: Wallaroos hail sweetened investment in women’s rugby
A six-year sponsorship deal with Cadbury will take the Wallaroos to the home World Cup in 2029 and provide crucial investment on the road to professionalism.
Is David Furner the man to help save the South Sydney Rabbitohs?
One of the NRL’s most popular figures is back at Redfern. How quickly can he help Jason Demetriou save a season in freefall?
Have Your Say
Chinese checkers and the WADA cone of silence
The thing about a cover-up is that there’s nothing to see. It’s the smell that gives it away.
Greg Baum
Sports columnist
