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Lynda stayed with her abuser so he wouldn’t kill her. The end was tragic
She was living in a nightmare. But those closest to the Sydney woman knew nothing of her terror until it was too late.
Indian spies booted out of Australia for trying to steal sensitive information
Australian authorities expelled two Indian intelligence operatives in 2020 for being members of an elaborate “nest of spies”.
‘I wish her well’: Anthony Albanese declines to apologise to Sarah Williams
Pressed on the controversy over his appearance at a women’s rally, the prime minister said: “People can see the video for themselves”.
Pauline Hanson grilled over views on Islam during heated court hearing
The One Nation leader came under pressure over her repeated public statements criticising Islam during her court battle with Senator Mehreen Faruqi.
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Crime
Paul Kent in hospital with suspected collapsed lung and broken ribs
The man who clashed with the rugby league personality outside a Rozelle nightspot also suffered a head injury after a bystander intervened in the melee.
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State Parliament
NSW government’s new coercive control advertisement slammed
A video campaign ahead of new legislation does not have support from all quarters.
Opinion
Aviation
Nothing Bonza in this brutal chapter of airline history
Grounded planes, stranded passengers: Bonza looks like the latest casualty to join the Australian aviation graveyard.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
The pro-Palestine wave tearing some of America’s most prestigious universities apart
American universities are “walking a tightrope” as one of the nation’s most storied higher education institutions becomes the centre of a national student uprising.
Opinion
Wellness holidays
A cold water dip is supposed to be good for you. I’ll stick with hot, thanks
It’s not that I don’t admire those people who do winter laps in sea pools. I just don’t want to be them.
Lee Tulloch
Travel columnist
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Nick Cave at his transcendent, heartbreaking best
When the singer-songwriter is genuinely alone on stage during this “solo” show, with just his piano as accompaniment, his status as national treasure is laid bare.
These are the gigs not to miss in May
A Jungle visit, not-so-fresh Air, an inner-city indie music festival and a couple of PNG-born singers round out the month of May.
Opinion
NRL 2024
Nine years after Luke Keary stared down Russell Crowe, others at Souths are doing the same
The imminent departure of coach Jason Demetriou is merely a subplot in a bigger power play at the Rabbitohs.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Another Wallabies star eyes code switch after NRL talks
Carter Gordon is considering a move to rugby league as uncertainty swirls around the future of the Melbourne Rebels.
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Around the clubs
Bulldogs lucky to have a trainer like Touma: Ciraldo
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo has defended the character of the trainer at the centre of the legal action taken against the club by former player Jackson Topine.
Opinion
Crime
We’re sick of soundbites. Bail laws are a joke and must be fixed right now
Until the courts reflect our anger on bail and the inadequate sentences that invariably follow, the deaths of women like Molly Ticehurst will happen again and again.
Ray Hadley
Radio broadcaster
Jerry Seinfeld blames ‘extreme left’ for ruining comedy
The 70-year-old comedian has revealed the jokes he says he couldn’t get away with on his celebrated sitcom today.
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From RecipeTin’s steak to warm apple cakes: The 20 most popular recipes of April
There were lots of great, seasonal and simple recipes to sink your teeth into in April. These are the ones you loved the most
NRL 2024
Updated
‘We just have to fight’: Arthur stoic after losing Gutherson for five weeks
First, they lost their halfback. Now, Parramatta coach Brad Arthur will be without his skipper for at least a month after he had surgery to repair his injured knee.
Opinion
Ban the kick-off? I’m all for player welfare, but this is madness
Dragons centre Moses Suli was knocked out in the first tackle of the Anzac Day clash against the Roosters, but it had nothing to do with the kick-off.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Sydney
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Crime
Molly Ticehurst’s puppy beaten to death before her murder, police allege
Daniel Billings allegedly killed Molly Ticehurst’s 12-week-old dachshund in the weeks before allegedly murdering the young mother. Experts say harming animals is a “high-risk” red flag.
Teen girl in court over murder of 10-year-old sister
The 17-year-old girl allegedly stabbed her sister on Monday night. She has been remanded in custody charged with murder.
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Children's Health
‘The cough that keeps on giving’: Why your child keeps getting pneumonia
Doctors are urging families to revert to pandemic measures such as wearing face masks and using hand sanitiser to halt a pneumonia outbreak.
Geography hacking: How home buyers can (almost) afford a house on their current salary
Plans to move out of the city and buy a home in the regions come very close to stacking up - if workers can pull it off.
Commuters face bus pain as journey times blow out for rail shutdown
The government has released plans to shift up to 60,000 people a day by buses during the T3 rail line’s planned 12-month closure.
Politics
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Crime
Detainee accused of violent home invasion wasn’t wearing an ankle monitor
A former detainee is one of three men accused of a violent assault on Ninette and Philip Simons.
Business
Opinion
Electric vehicles
The China ‘game changer’ that just made Elon Musk billions
Elon Musk’s two-day trip to China has paid off with what looks like a major breakthrough for his spluttering electric vehicle maker Tesla.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
World
Kremlin displays Australian-made Bushmasters as ‘trophies’ in Moscow
The propaganda exercise comes ahead of a May 9 military parade to commemorate the end of WWII, which has become a homage to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Opinion
The next industrial revolution is here, and it’s ‘spooky’ according to Einstein
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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Geography hacking: How home buyers can (almost) afford a house on their current salary
Plans to move out of the city and buy a home in the regions come very close to stacking up - if workers can pull it off.
Eight of our favourite luxury homes for sale right now
From an impressive Italianate mansion to a sophisticated penthouse with ocean views, we’ve rounded up our pick of the bunch.
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Lifestyle
Magnesium spray is said to be the secret to good sleep. But does it work?
Beyond anecdotal claims for its benefits, how effective is magnesium spray? How does ingesting magnesium differ from applying it topically?
Culture
Jerry Seinfeld blames ‘extreme left’ for ruining comedy
The 70-year-old comedian has revealed the jokes he says he couldn’t get away with on his celebrated sitcom today.
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NRL 2024
Nine years after Luke Keary stared down Russell Crowe, others at Souths are doing the same
The imminent departure of coach Jason Demetriou is merely a subplot in a bigger power play at the Rabbitohs.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Another Wallabies star eyes code switch after NRL talks
Carter Gordon is considering a move to rugby league as uncertainty swirls around the future of the Melbourne Rebels.
Updated
NRL 2024
South Sydney delay decision on Demetriou future, call second board meeting
Jason Demetriou left training on Tuesday unaware of what unfolded at that morning’s three-hour board meeting.
Aussie bowler infamous for crude graffiti declares interest in England defection
Daniel Worrall, a former Sheffield Shield quick best known for a crude sketch in 2014, could become the first player in 125 years to represent both Australia and England.
Updated
Around the clubs
Bulldogs lucky to have a trainer like Touma, says Ciraldo
Canterbury coach Cameron Ciraldo has defended the character of the trainer at the centre of the legal action taken against the club by former player Jackson Topine.
Updated
NRL 2024
‘We just have to fight’: Arthur stoic after losing Gutherson for five weeks
First, they lost their halfback. Now, Parramatta coach Brad Arthur will be without his skipper for at least a month after he had surgery to repair his injured knee.
The science behind Aussie swimmers’ quest for Paris gold
Australian swimmers will need to hit historic heights to make an impression come the Paris Olympics. These findings have confirmed it for a Brisbane hopeful.
Have Your Say
Ban the kick-off? I’m all for player welfare, but this is madness
Dragons centre Moses Suli was knocked out in the first tackle of the Anzac Day clash against the Roosters, but it had nothing to do with the kick-off.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer