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Lynda Greenwood stayed with her abuser Jason Lloyd so he wouldn’t kill her. It ended tragically.

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

ASIO Director-General Mike Burgess.

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 and Sue Chrysanthou, SC, outside the Federal Court in Sydney on Monday.

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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Paul Kent in hospital with suspected collapsed lung and broken ribs

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. 

NSW government’s new coercive control advertisement slammed

A social media tile from the government’s coercive control advertising campaign.

A video campaign ahead of new legislation does not have support from all quarters.

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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
Elizabeth Knight

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Students protesters gather at their encampment on the Columbia University campus.

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.

A cold water dip is supposed to be good for you. I’ll stick with hot, thanks

Taking a dip in cold waters is supposed to be good for you, but you can keep it.

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
Lee Tulloch

Travel columnist

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Nick Cave at his transcendent, heartbreaking best

Nick Cave

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.

South Sydney co-owner Russell Crowe.
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NRL 2024

Nine years after Luke Keary stared down Russell Crowe, others at Souths are doing the same

The likely departure of coach Jason Demetriou is merely a subplot in a bigger power play at the Rabbitohs.

Andrew Webster
Andrew Webster

Chief Sports Writer

Another Wallabies star eyes code switch after NRL talks

Carter Gordon looks to pass at the MCG.

Carter Gordon is considering a move to rugby league as uncertainty swirls around the future of the Melbourne Rebels.

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

Molly Ticehurst, and inset, her accused murderer Daniel  Billings.

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
Ray Hadley

Radio broadcaster

Child star JoJo Siwa has grown up, and her fans aren’t happy

JoJo Siwa’s latest single, Karma, has fans and critics wondering where the rainbow-ponytailed, bow-wearing girl has gone.

Like many child stars before her, JoJo Siwa is testing out a NSFW persona. Her fans don’t seem to be buying it.

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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

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Clint Gutherson will be sidelined for up to five weeks after under-going minor knee surgery
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‘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.

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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
Andrew Webster

Chief Sports Writer

Sydney

The crime scene at Boolaroo on Tuesday morning.

‘Hearts are breaking’: Town grieves after teen allegedly murders 10-year-old sister

The 17-year-old girl allegedly stabbed her sister at a home, south of Newcastle, on Monday afternoon. She has been remanded in custody charged with murder.

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Crime

Molly Ticehurst’s puppy beaten to death before her murder, police allege

Molly Ticehurst’s alleged murderer, Daniel Billings, was released on bail just weeks ago after being accused of sexually assaulting her.

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.

‘The cough that keeps on giving’: Why your child keeps getting pneumonia

Collection of radiographs show the effects of mycoplasma pneumoniae on the lungs of children. Source: Cho et al (2019)

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

Regional centres such as Ballarat offer cheaper house prices.

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

Bankstown line passengers will be forced to catch replacement buses along congested roads.

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.

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South Sydney co-owner Russell Crowe.
Opinion
NRL 2024

Nine years after Luke Keary stared down Russell Crowe, others at Souths are doing the same

The likely departure of coach Jason Demetriou is merely a subplot in a bigger power play at the Rabbitohs.

Andrew Webster
Andrew Webster

Chief Sports Writer

Carter Gordon looks to pass at the MCG.

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.

Jason Demetriou
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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.

Dan Worrall played three one-dayers for Australia in 2016 but will be eligible for England this time next year.

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.

Bulldogs trainer Travis Touma during his time with the Roosters.

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.

Clint Gutherson will be sidelined for up to five weeks after under-going minor knee surgery
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.

Meg Harris will push for a spot as an individual prospect on the Australian swim team come the Paris Olympics.

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.

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