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‘One million records compromised’: Data leak hits NSW pubs and clubs
Police have launched an investigation after personal information, including drivers’ licences of Clubs NSW patrons across the state, were compromised in a data breach.
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Child safety
‘Like a dog in a cage’: The desperate lives of kids under state care
Children as young as 12 reported allegations of sexual assault, drug use and abandonment in motel rooms without close supervision.
Porn passport trial to keep children off adult websites
Restricting access to porn and banning AI-created sexual content were headline solutions from a national cabinet meeting.
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City life
‘Cash grab’: Elite Sydney institution accused of dudding new members
It can take up to 13 years to become a member of the Sydney Cricket Ground – and it now comes with a sting in the tail.
Pro-Israel supporters attack pro-Palestinian encampment at University of California
Videos showed people wielding sticks or poles to hammer on wooden boards being used as makeshift barricades to protect the pro-Palestinian protesters before police were called to the campus.
‘Part of who we are’: Why Sydney Uni vice chancellor allows protest camp to stay
Vice chancellor Mark Scott says a few pro-Palestinian student activists were under investigation for inappropriate behaviour but their protest campsite will remain on campus.
Opinion
Domestic violence
Each day, at least 40 women walk through Lou’s doors. It doesn’t receive a cent from the state
Successive NSW governments have underfunded services for domestic violence victims. It now falls to Chris Minns to step up.
Alexandra Smith
State Political Editor
‘It’s not job done’: Albanese promises more action on DV to come
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he does not think women have been let down by Wednesday’s announcement of a suite of policies to tackle domestic violence.
Opinion
NRL 2024
I’m not sure why Wayne Bennett wants to return to South Sydney
The super coach craves immediate success, but do the Rabbitohs have a squad capable of it?
Andrew Johns
League columnist
Analysis
NRL 2024
Is Russell Crowe still the top dog at the Rabbitohs?
For almost two decades, Crowe has generally had the final say on all matters South Sydney. But Jason Demetriou’s sacking shows times might be changing.
How well-heeled buyers are paying millions for luxury homes - without a loan
In the rarefied air of some of the most well-heeled areas, it’s routine for buyers to spend millions without a mortgage.
This is exactly how long you should be sleeping, moving and standing each day
A study has worked out precisely how we should be spending each day for optimum health.
Opinion
Political leadership
Narratives cloaking ‘weak’ Albanese and ‘nasty’ Dutton are setting like cement
Sensible women and men have had enough. They also have plenty of alternatives come the next election.
Niki Savva
Award-winning political commentator and author
Florida’s ‘extreme’ abortion ban in place, doctors fear for women
The state now bans most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, before many women even know they are pregnant.
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Pop culture
Absolutely not: Joanna Lumley on why Ab Fab could never be made today
In the countdown to her Australian tour, the grande dame of English comedy explains why the outrageous Patsy Stone is a creature of the past.
Beware this trap with your passport next time you travel
I had the opportunity for a trip to South-East Asia at short notice. But when I checked entry requirements, I realised I had a problem.
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Coming soon
Top Japanese chef Chase Kojima returns with surprising new food concept
Japanese-influenced Tokyo Samba will open in the heart of Bankstown with a halal menu, alcohol-free drinks and a Brazilian twist.
NRL 2024
Updated
Bennett, Cheika throw hats into Rabbitohs coaching ring
Wayne Bennett and Michael Cheika have both shown interest in coaching South Sydney, starting from the completion of this season.
Updated
Nathan Cleary out of clash with Souths as Panthers play it safe
Penrith have taken a cautious approach with their superstar halfback, who felt some tightness after returning from a hamstring injury in the previous round.
Sydney
Sydney teen terror accused wanted to attack ‘a bunch of Jews’, court told
Police say they found hand-drawn Islamic State flags when they raided the 15-year-old’s bedroom after the alleged terror stabbing of a bishop in a Wakeley church.
‘Can’t have another Molly’: NSW says ‘all options’ 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.
Bruce Lehrmann given extension of time to lodge defamation appeal
The Ten Network wants access to documents revealing if former Liberal staffer had financial backers in fight over costs.
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”.
Paul Kent charged with affray over late-night brawl
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.
SEE & DO
The good TV shows you missed in the deluge of streaming
There’s always a buzzy new show demanding your attention, while scores of series previously on your radar are washed away. Here are the shows you may have missed.
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.
Politics
More than 170 countries want to reduce plastic globally. A handful are stalling
Australia is attempting to help a global push to end plastic pollution before it outweighs the biomass of the world’s fish by the year 2050. But other countries have different ambitions.
Business
Refunds up in the air as Bonza leaves passengers grounded
Administrators Hall Chadwick confirmed late on Wednesday that the airline was not currently positioned to issue refunds after it entered administration on Tuesday.
World
Updated
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Supporters of Palestine, Israel in violent clashes at UCLA as uni protests spread
Unrest at UCLA comes a day after police in riot gear stormed New York’s Columbia University, which has become the centre of America’s student uprising over the war in Gaza.
Opinion
Where is the urgency? Action to protect women is too slow
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
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Property
‘Aussie’ John Symond lists Point Piper home. Yours for $200 million-plus
The last time the Aussie Home Loans founder listed the waterfront mega-mansion, he knocked back an offer of $110 million because he didn’t want to part with it.
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Property market
Homes billed as seven-star comfort turn out to be ‘closer to a tent’
A seven-star energy-efficient home built today might look like a high-quality home, but turn out to be as comfortable as a tent, a new report warns.
Good Food
Lifestyle
My employer keeps ‘losing’ my private documents. What if I get scammed?
Being concerned about identify theft and fraud is a valid concern, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.
Culture
Did woke culture really kill the sitcom?
Jerry Seinfeld claims that the “extreme left” is to blame for the death of comedy on TV – but is he right?
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Opinion
NRL 2024
I’m not sure why Bennett wants to return to South Sydney
The super coach craves immediate success, but do the Rabbitohs have a squad capable of delivering it?
Andrew Johns
League columnist
Opinion
Concussion crisis
The expert opinion is in: NRL must take on the kick-off concussion issue
One of the world’s foremost sports concussion experts has identified long kick-offs as a source of brain damage – and has called for change.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Analysis
NRL 2024
Is Russell Crowe still the top dog at the Rabbitohs?
For almost two decades, Crowe has generally had the final say on all matters South Sydney. But Jason Demetriou’s sacking shows times might be changing.
Updated
NRL 2024
Bennett, Cheika throw hats into Rabbitohs coaching ring
Wayne Bennett and Michael Cheika have both shown interest in coaching South Sydney, starting from the completion of this season.
‘There are a number of tens’: But Schmidt’s keen for Gordon to stay in rugby
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has responded to news Carter Gordon is interested in a move to rugby league.
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
Chief Sports Writer
Former Manly prop Perrett set to take legal action over training incident
A week after Jackson Topine launched a $4 million lawsuit against Canterbury, another NRL club is bracing for a legal challenge due to a training incident.
Have Your Say
Nine years after Luke Keary stared down Russell Crowe, others at Souths are doing the same
The departure of coach Jason Demetriou is merely a subplot in a bigger power play at the Rabbitohs.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
