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Lehrmann considers defamation appeal amid fight over costs

Bruce Lehrmann leaving the Federal Court in Sydney on April 15.

The former Liberal staffer has until May 13 to lodge an appeal against a landmark decision dismissing his defamation case against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson.

Name revealed for metro line beneath harbour, CBD

Sydney Metro harbour tunnel.

The opening date for the driverless train line is at least eight weeks away, and will depend on a range of factors including final software upgrades.

Chris Minns’ father dies after heart attack

In a statement, the NSW premier said: “To the end, he was surrounded by love and family with his wife and children by his side.”

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

‘Can’t have another Molly’: NSW says ‘all options’ are on the table on domestic violence

The NSW government has left the door open to a royal commission ahead of a crucial meeting of cabinet on violence against women and children.

PM’s plan to combat toxic male extremist views about women online

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese with (from left) Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth, Communications Minister Michelle Rowland and Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commissioner Micaela Cronin.

Speaking after a snap national cabinet meeting, Anthony Albanese said state and territory leaders had agreed to strengthen action on domestic violence.

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Ankle monitor removed on government experts’ advice before alleged assault

A former immigration detainee accused of a violent assault during a home invasion had his ankle monitor removed following advice from a board of experts.

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NRL 2024

Bennett is the good cop Souths need – but can’t be trusted with their future

Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett.

Wayne Bennett is a proven winner, but the long-term future of the Rabbitohs can’t be left in his hands.

Andrew Webster
Andrew Webster

Chief Sports Writer

Former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika expresses interest in South Sydney job

Former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika expresses interest in South Sydney job

Cheika was one of five coaches targeted after the sacking of Jason Demetriou, but Wayne Bennett remains the frontrunner.

Day one of Ben Hornby’s salvage operation at Souths

Ben Hornby arrived at Heffron Park at 7:14am on Wednesday as South Sydney’s interim head coach. His first task - getting ready for Penrith on Thursday.

Paul Kent charged with affray over late-night brawl

Paul Kent is one of the most recognisable figures in Australian sports media.

The Fox Sports co-host and Daily Telegraph journalist clashed with another man outside a restaurant in Sydney’s inner west. Both have now been charged by police.

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Home loans

Mortgage wars enter next phase as property remains a rich playground

The big banks are rethinking how muck risk they can take when it comes to lending, as some say that excessive regulation is only helping wealthy borrowers while others miss out.

Elizabeth Knight
Elizabeth Knight

Business columnist

Sydney can’t stand the rain.
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Weather

Sydney can’t stand the rain, but here are five ways to keep the city moving

The harbour city’s transport systems often grind to a halt in the wet, but decision makers can adapt to changing conditions, as can we.

Emily Moylan
Emily Moylan

Transport engineer

Anya Taylor-Joy and Chris Hemsworth launch Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga at the Overseas Passenger Terminal in Sydney.

Mad Max creator George Miller premieres the biggest film to shoot in Australia

Star Chris Hemsworth says it was “bonkers and crazy and wild and fun” making the fifth Mad Max film.

Developer sells stunning land for $100m. The buyer will never build a thing

Cochamó Valley, central Chile.

Not far from where the Andes Mountains meet the Pacific Ocean, a vast swath of pristine wilderness is changing hands under the most unusual circumstances.

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Sydney

This luxed-up Latin American diner in Martin Place has bags of personality – and a hat

A personality-filled menu from Peruvian chef Alejandro Saravia brings new life to a treasure of a building.

If you love roast pork, this is the best place in the world

Lechon: crispy skin pork.

Its aroma fills an entire neighbourhood. People come from far away, battling notorious traffic, for a whiff. Or a bite. Or a whole pig.

MasterChef overhauled its judging line-up. Has it worked?

The MasterChef judging panel.

The behemoth cooking show has a new group of judges, and they’re reminders of the program’s core values.

We have entered the golden age of Mid TV

TV was great for so long that we were frogs in boiling water, but in reverse. It became lukewarm so gradually that you might not even have noticed.

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Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett.
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Demetriou the latest coach to succumb to the Bennett curse

Ivan Henjak, Steve Price, Rick Stone and Anthony Seibold have all had the unenviable task of succeeding Wayne Bennett. As sacked Souths coach Jason Demetriou has discovered, it usually doesn’t end well.

Jason Demetriou.

‘I have been sacked’: Souths part ways with Demetriou

The Rabbitohs board has terminated coach Jason Demetriou’s contract, effective immediately, following the side’s disastrous start to the season.

Sydney

Mehreen Faruqi and Pauline Hanson outside the Federal Court in Sydney on Monday.

Hanson told second senator to go back to where they came from, court told

Mehreen Faruqi’s racial discrimination case against Pauline Hanson heard that the One Nation leader had also told a white male politician to “pack your bags”.

Mystery over 19-year-old North Bondi woman’s death as police charge two men

Police at the North Bondi apartment on Tuesday.

The body of teenager Yolonda Mumbulla was found in a unit on Tuesday.

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Crime

NSW Police charge ‘Beast Boy’, one of state’s worst alleged bestiality offenders

Sex Crimes Squad detectives have charged a man believed to be one of biggest self-producers of online bestiality content in the state under Strike Force Trawler.

Hidden away in a rural NSW property, police allege the man became one of the most prolific creators of bestiality content before he was arrested.

‘If I get busted, I get done for fraud’: ICAC finds council worker corrupt

‘If I get busted, I get done for fraud’: ICAC finds council worker corrupt

Tony Nguyen used fake email addresses, aliases and “dummy bids” to manipulate tender processes for council projects, watchdog found.

We like councils, but ‘hardly anyone wants more of them’

Despite frequent complaints about bin collection and potholes, most NSW voters say their council is doing a good job.

Despite complaints about bin collection and potholes, most NSW voters say their local council is doing a good job - more so than either the state or federal government.

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Regional centres such as Ballarat offer cheaper house prices.

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.

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Suburbs where landlords haven’t been able to increase the rent for five years

Despite Australia’s widespread rental crisis, a handful of suburbs have had near-negligible rent increases in the past five years, with some even recording price drops.

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Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett.
Opinion
NRL 2024

Bennett is the good cop Souths need – but can’t be trusted with their future

Wayne Bennett is a proven winner, but the long-term future of the Rabbitohs can’t be left in his hands.

Andrew Webster
Andrew Webster

Chief Sports Writer

Ben Hornby arrives at Heffron Park for his first day as interim head coach.

Day one of Ben Hornby’s salvage operation at Souths

Ben Hornby arrived at Heffron Park at 7:14am on Wednesday as South Sydney’s interim head coach. His first task - getting ready for Penrith on Thursday.

Michael Cheika is out of work and could be tempted back by the Waratahs

Former Wallabies coach Cheika expresses interest in South Sydney job

Rabbitohs chief executive Blake Solly also said on Wednesday that the club will speak to the Wayne Bennett about a possible return.

Jake Fraser-McGurk was on fire with the bat again for Delhi.

No room for ‘really exciting’ Fraser-McGurk in T20 World Cup squad

Despite glowing praise from chairman of selectors George Bailey, exciting white-ball tyro Jake Fraser-McGurk missed Australia’s Twenty20 World Cup squad.

Russell Crowe, Jason Demetriou and Blake Solly
Analysis
NRL 2024

Two meetings, five candidates, one sacked coach: How a day of chaos unfolded at Souths

Russell Crowe wanted his representatives to fight against the coach’s firing. Five hours later, Jason Demetriou’s exit was unanimous. This is their coaching hit-list.

Dolphins coach Wayne Bennett.
Analysis
NRL 2024

Demetriou the latest coach to succumb to the Bennett curse

Ivan Henjak, Steve Price, Rick Stone and Anthony Seibold have all had the unenviable task of succeeding Wayne Bennett. As sacked Souths coach Jason Demetriou has discovered, it usually doesn’t end well.

Clint Gutherson.
Analysis
NRL 2024

Why Gutherson’s absence will hurt Eels more than that of Moses

When captain Clint Gutherson doesn’t play, Parramatta win only one in three games. That statistic spells trouble for his team – and his coach.

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