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How a domestic violence bail application plays out in court in 15 minutes
A man accused of assaulting his son was set free from custody to sleep inside his barber shop, while a young man who allegedly threatened his ex-partner with a knife was refused bail.
Editorial
Domestic violence
Please, ministers, spare us your pathetic platitudes on the domestic violence crisis
Earth to Albanese government ministers: the existing approach is clearly not working.
Cheers, tears and heckles as PM admits domestic violence a national crisis
Anthony Albanese joined thousands of people at a rally in Canberra on Sunday, one of several held around the country.
Groundhog Day: a stubborn bout of rain is coming to Sydney
Monday will cap off a glorious run of sunny weather before a week of rain sets in, with the potential for heavy downpours by the weekend.
Exclusive
Spending
How much the cost of living crunch has cost you – and what you have cut out
Two years of high inflation and rising interest rates has slashed our spending power. These charts show by how much.
Nicole Kidman receives historic Hollywood honour
The first Australian to be honoured by the American Film Institute, Kidman paid tribute to her parents Janelle and Tony and their unwavering faith in her.
Updated
Media & marketing
Paul Kent stood down from Fox, Daily Telegraph pending street fight investigation
The senior columnist and television host was captured in social media video in a scuffle on the streets of Sydney’s inner west.
Stabbed bishop returns to pulpit with a message two weeks after alleged terrorist attack
Wearing an eye patch, Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel delivered his sermon.
Australia vows to support Ukraine until war ends – and only on Kyiv’s terms
A visit by Deputy Prime Minister Richard Males – the first by a member of the Albanese government for almost two years – coincided with another fierce round of Russian airstrikes.
Opinion
Healthcare
My dad spent three weeks in ICU. This is what I learnt about our health system
I went into the hospital knowing nothing about our healthcare system. Those three weeks taught me life lessons that will never leave me.
Ruby Kraner-Tucci
Contributor
Giant structure will block ‘world’s prettiest store’ photo after dangerous crowds
A 26-year-old tourist was hit by a car last week and is reported to be in a coma, as locals decry the swarms of tourists attempting to get the viral shot.
Waratahs chalk up record grand final win after player sent off for stomping
The Waratahs are Super Rugby Women’s champions once again after a crushing 50-14 victory over Fijiana Drua.
Exclusive
NRL 2024
Mitchell considers withdrawing from Origin to focus on Rabbitohs
In a sign of Latrell Mitchell’s frame of mind and his commitment to South Sydney, the 26-year-old is weighing up his immediate representative future.
Opinion
LIV Golf Series
When strangers are doing shoeys at the golf, it’s time to rein it in
LIV Golf in Adelaide is an experience like no other. But the fanaticism with the famous party hole is a dangerous game.
Adam Pengilly
Sports reporter
Opinion
Housing crisis
I spent more time choosing groceries than buying my first home
I’ve spent longer debating which frozen dumplings to buy at the supermarket than committing to a mortgage that ends two years before I’m eligible for the pension.
Amber Schultz
Reporter
The judges urge the contestants to dare to dream, before destroying one of them
It’s the first elimination of the season and it’s all about sobby backstories and food dreams. So whose is about to turn into a nightmare? Ben Pobjie recaps.
NRL 2024
Lomax asked for coaching clause in his new Eels contract
Zac Lomax wanted to play under Brad Arthur and requested a clause in his deal to join Parramatta. The Eels were emphatic in their response.
Analysis
Topine’s dad sent early legal threat to Bulldogs
A text message from Marcus Topine to a Bulldogs staffer in July last year set the tone for the $4 million claim against the club.
Sydney
Spike in ‘wheel wear’ forces old passenger trains to be pulled from service
The problems besetting some of NSW’s oldest passenger trains illustrate the pressure on the state’s ageing fleet.
Parishioners revolt against Catholic Church’s ‘hideous’ building plans
Plans for a six-storey building next to St Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney have provoked opposition from churchgoers, heritage experts and a priest.
Young children chant anti-Israel slogans at Sydney university protest
A “kids’ excursion” to the pro-Palestine encampment at the University of Sydney saw young children led to chant calls for “intifada”.
Violent porn, online misogyny driving gendered violence, say experts
NSW police are called to 500 domestic violence incidents a day. Experts worry that online misogyny and violent porn are making the problem worse.
‘The village isn’t around’: Parents book drivers for afternoon juggle
More parents are turning to ride-share services for children, as the end of working from home puts pressure on families.
Politics
Payments for coal plants and urgent reform needed for renewables switch
Energy policy is a mess and governments will have little option but to prop up ageing coal plants until more clean energy comes online, the Grattan Institute warns.
Business
‘I work best at 6am’: What a day in the life of a scientist looks like
Associate professor Natalie Trevaskis says her job – and family life – has multiple moving parts.
World
Influencer shot dead in the street after six months’ prison for dancing videos
Iraqi authorities are investigating the killing of a well-known social media influencer, who was shot by an armed motorcyclist in front of her home in central Baghdad.
Opinion
Cads on notice: We now have a contemporary definition of rape
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
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Property
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Title Deeds
Nick Fairfax leads Sydney’s well-heeled to dig deep on multimillion-dollar house plans
A scion of the newspaper media dynasty sure got the attention of his Manly neighbours recently.
Mother bidding for first home buyer daughter nabs $1.36m Redfern pad
The happy buyer beat 13 others for the renovated, two-bedroom ground-floor unit with a courtyard in a sought-after spot.
Good Food
Recipe collection
Midweek dinner
14 simple dinners that go straight to the sauce
Lifestyle
In the mood for a romantic read? Nine of the best love stories ever told
Matters of the heart have inspired authors throughout time. Here are the best picks from classic stories to modern romance.
Culture
Dramatic novel asks pertinent questions about mental health treatment
Anne Buist’s experience as a perinatal psychiatrist informs the novel she has written with Graeme Simsion.
Traveller
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NRL 2024
Mitchell considers withdrawing from Origin to focus on Rabbitohs
In a sign of Latrell Mitchell’s frame of mind and his commitment to South Sydney, the 26-year-old is weighing up his immediate representative future.
Opinion
LIV Golf Series
When strangers are doing shoeys at the golf, it’s time to rein it in
LIV Golf in Adelaide is an experience like no other. But the fanaticism with the famous party hole is a dangerous game.
Adam Pengilly
Sports reporter
Swans soar into the top two with demolition over Hawks at the MCG
John Longmire’s side set up a mouth-watering derby with GWS on Saturday after thumping Hawthorn by 76 points.
Sharks ruin Ricky’s 500th as they wreak havoc in Canberra
Ricky Stuart celebrated his 500th match as coach but Cronulla spoiled the party with a Nicho Hynes-inspired 40-0 romp.
Lomax asked for coaching clause in his new Eels contract
Zac Lomax wanted to play under Brad Arthur and requested a clause in his deal to join Parramatta. The Eels were emphatic in their response.
Waratahs chalk up record grand final win after player sent off for stomping
The Waratahs are Super Rugby Women’s champions once again after a crushing 50-14 victory over Fijiana Drua.
Tight Five
Super Rugby
Kiwis open to an Anzac Day Bledisloe – but based on this weekend, there’s no need
A round of trans-Tasman clashes in Super Rugby was compelling and showed the competition is flying.
Have Your Say
When physical punishment is part of the job description, where’s the line?
In elite contact sports where toughness is a revered quality, there can be little difference between galvanising a player’s potential and potentially damaging it.