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State Parliament
Rozelle 2.0: Former RTA boss warns more traffic chaos is coming
A repeat of the Rozelle Interchange fiasco is looming north of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, a hearing has been told.
‘A great deal to lose’: Ten’s settlement offer to Lehrmann revealed
Network Ten’s lawyers said Bruce Lehrmann had “a great deal to lose” if he continued his defamation case and did not accept an offer to walk away, new documents reveal.
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Sydney councils
Mayor of Sydney’s biggest council dies on flight home from China
Tony Bleasdale, a Labor Party veteran, was returning from a delegation to cities in South Korea and China when he died.
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Courts
Shereen’s partner pleaded for help when she went missing. He now admits he killed her
The body of mother-of-two Shereen Kumar was found near her Dural home after a police search.
Editorial
Domestic violence
This is a war on women. We must mobilise the resources to prevail
As the number of domestic violence deaths rises, Australian women could be forgiven for feeling like they are under siege. But governments are playing catch up.
The Herald's View
Editorial
Make domestic abusers move out of home
Why not turn past approaches upside down, and have the abused person and children stay in the family home, while funds go into providing residential institutions to house the violent perpetrators.
Dutton says there’s a ‘strong argument’ for domestic violence royal commission
“I think there’s a strong argument for a royal commission if we know that it’s going to produce the evidence,” the opposition leader says.
‘Utterly committed’: New ‘quad’ emerges to push back on China
Australia, the US, Japan and the Philippines have made a show of strength against China’s growing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific.
Opinion
Scott Morrison
Morrison broke a taboo with anxiety; he’s broken a bigger one in his book
Former prime minister Scott Morrison made Christian faith part of his electoral pitch. His new memoir does not fully dispel the criticism that he called on it at his convenience.
Justine Toh
Author and researcher
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NRL 2024
Raiders storm home to produce a famous win over Manly
The Sea Eagles have failed to consolidate their top-four spot on the ladder as Canberra bounced back to win 26-24.
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Brisbane Broncos
Roosters and Broncos face off in rematch of Las Vegas blockbuster
One of these premiership fancies can entrench themselves at the pointy end of the ladder with victory in a Friday night showdown.
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Super Rugby
Waratahs blown away as Hurricanes win 41-12 in Wellington
The Waratahs had it all to play for in the Kiwi capital as they faced the competition’s toughest test.
‘Business class? It’s not us’: Mariners go on a 100,000km Asian odyssey
They’ve flown almost three times around the world – all in economy class. The Mariners’ incredible AFC Cup journey is one of the best stories in Australian sport right now.
Opinion
Russia-Ukraine war
Western banks have no excuse for funding Putin’s war machine
Some of the world’s biggest banks are now generating far more money in Russia than they were before the war started. It is shameful.
Ben Marlow
‘Forever chemicals’ are everywhere. Here’s how to avoid them
We are stuck with forever chemicals. So, what can we do about them?
A reverse Notting Hill? How Anne Hathaway has elevated the streaming rom-com
Looking for something slicker than Anyone But You, and saucier than Notting Hill? This movie is for you.
Opinion
Real life
My wedding plan was perfection, then I turned my feet into two blocks of ice
My scheduling and Be Your Best strategy seemed to have paid off, before suddenly I realised it hadn’t.
Kate Halfpenny
Regular columnist
Travel quiz: Which airline’s name means ‘United’ in Arabic?
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Opinion
Domestic violence
Holding all men responsible for a violent minority has failed to keep women safe
Waleed Aly
Columnist, co-host of Ten's The Project and academic
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NRL 2024
Opinion
Peter FitzSimons is hurting the concussion cause, not helping it
The former Wallaby would have greater impact if he took us with him on his concussion crusade rather than continually belittling us.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Keith Titmuss died after ‘inappropriate’ training session
A coroner has handed down his findings into the death of the former Manly rugby league player, with the Sea Eagles boss vowing it must never be repeated.
Sydney
Think this week has been wet? It’s about to get turbocharged
A band of rain sweeping towards Sydney is forecast to deliver 150-millimetre downpours and flash flooding.
A force of nature with a wry smile: Lang Walker remembered
Billionaire and philanthropist Lang Walker was remembered as a transformative force in Australia’s urban landscape at a memorial service at Sydney Town Hall on Friday.
NSW promises emergency domestic violence response ‘in days’
Speaking after an urgent cabinet meeting, Deputy Premier Prue Car highlighted crisis accommodation for women escaping violence as a top priority.
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Sydney stadiums
‘We’re not a charity’: Former SCG boss defends dumping of guest passes
Tony Shepherd said the decision to discontinue “club cards” for new members was made for economic reasons, which will anger members who say the move puts profits over people and tradition.
Raw silence: A shattered community says farewell
As mourners remember Molly Ticehurst as a devoted mother, a talented educator and a lover of cob loaf, her alleged murder has galvanised a national movement against domestic violence.
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Ready to chuck it all in and go adventuring? Maybe watch this first
There’s a fine line between adventure and misadventure, as this remarkable odyssey demonstrates.
The top 12 books you should read in May
This month brings lyrics from Kazuo Ishiguro, a Miles Franklin winner’s latest novel, the return of Miranda July, a surprise sequel from Colm Toibin and spacey stories from Ceridwen Dovey.
Politics
My phone pings with a news alert. I check that it’s not another client killed
The workload is near endless and at times overwhelming; the risk is significant, the mistakes can be catastrophic. This is what life is like on the frontline of the domestic violence crisis.
Business
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Alarm bells: Donald Trump is flirting with some very dangerous ideas
Donald Trump is as addicted to magical thinking and denial of reality as any petty strongman or dictator. That’s why his economic plans should have us all worried.
Paul Krugman
Opinion
Work therapy
Was my colleague being callous by not comforting a co-worker?
Jonathan Rivett
Freelance writer
World
Three arrested, burnt-out ute found as Mexican police search for Perth brothers
A torched vehicle has been found as Mexican authorities search for Perth brothers Jake and Callum Robinson.
Opinion
Why Donald Trump will be a big winner from US college chaos
Nick Bryant
Journalist and author
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Property
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.
‘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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Lifestyle
Why you won’t be seeing some of your favourite labels at fashion week
Labels such as Zimmermann and Dion Lee are blazing international trails while newcomer Dissh steers clear of the runway.
Culture
It’s a dog day as the Archibald Prize delivery deadline looms
Animals join artists at the final call for entries in this year’s Archibald, Wynne and Sulman prizes at the Art Gallery of NSW.
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Sport
The NRL numbers that prove attack is the new black
Defence wins competitions – but attack wins over the fans. Points records are being set in the NRL, and here are the reasons why.
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NRL 2024
NRL round 9 LIVE: Brisbane Broncos v Sydney Roosters at Suncorp Stadium
One of these premiership fancies can entrench themselves at the pointy end of the ladder with victory in a Friday night blockbuster.
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NRL 2024
NRL round 9 LIVE: Manly Sea Eagles v Canberra Raiders at 4 Pines Park
The Eagles can consolidate their top-four spot with a second Friday night home win on the trot as Canberra look to bounce back from a 40-0 Sharks shellacking.
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Super Rugby
Waratahs suffer heaviest defeat to Hurricanes in Super Rugby history
The Waratahs missed 41 tackles and were no match for the Hurricanes on Friday night but coach Darren Coleman believes his team can still play finals.
‘Business class? It’s not us’: Inside the Mariners’ 100,000km Asian odyssey
They’ve flown almost three times around the world – all in economy class. The Mariners’ incredible AFC Cup journey is one of the best stories in Australian sport right now.
Opinion
ICC Men’s World Cup
Australian selectors optimistic at best in ignoring T20’s A-kid
George Bailey and his panel think they are being risk-averse with their World Cup squad. They are actually risking everything as the world changes without them.
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
Opinion
NRL 2024
Peter FitzSimons is hurting the concussion cause, not helping it
The former Wallaby would have greater impact if he took us with him on his concussion crusade rather than continually belittling us.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Have Your Say
Bennett beckons, but is it wise for Souths to get back with an ex?
History offers mixed results regarding coaches who return to their former clubs, and nostalgia has a tendency to distort the reality of past break-ups.
