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‘Thank you for living’: Bondi survivor meets her superhero
Liya Barko nearly died when she was stabbed at Westfield Bondi Junction, but she was saved by a tall, calm man in a green T-shirt. Now she’s finally met Wayne Tolver-Banks.
Aussie rock legend and Jimmy and the Boys frontman dies
Ignatius Jones was lead singer of the shock rock band and directed some of Sydney’s leading arts festivals.
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Hunter Valley tragedy
Hunter Valley bus driver addicted to drugs, took pills before fatal crash
The bus driver, who killed 10 people in a crash last year, had a long history of opioid abuse that concerned doctors and employers.
‘Stop shifting blame’: Australia, China trade barbs over helicopter incident
As China doubled down on its criticism of Australia, Anthony Albanese accused Beijing of offering a contradictory rationale for the aerial interception.
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Police
Woman stabbed in the neck outside Sydney gym, former partner a suspect
The woman was allegedly stabbed multiple times by a man with whom police say she was previously in a relationship. A manhunt is under way.
The everyday mistake sparking more than 1000 fires a year
Batteries being thrown in the bin are a growing threat to safety, bursting into flames as they degrade. Would people recycle them properly if they were paid?
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Crime
‘Cleaning cars’: How an alleged murder syndicate was blown open
Toufik Hamze, 64, and his son Salim, 18, were gunned down outside their Sydney home. This is how police tracked down the organised crime figures they say ordered the teen’s death.
‘Glute master’ influencer banned by healthcare watchdog
Khadije Dandachli is accused of posing as a nurse and injecting unknown substances into the buttocks of patients, allegations she denies.
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Courts
Woman breaks down in court detailing alleged rape inside police station
The former sex crimes detective was investigating the then-teenager’s complaint when he allegedly put $70 on the police station desk and said she could leave if they had sex.
Lonely Neil the Seal now in danger of being loved to death
The viral 700-kilogram seal pup has grown into an international celebrity. But authorities fear he could become a victim of his own popularity.
Analysis
US Votes 2024
Stormy Daniels tells a story of sex with Trump as he listens in disgust
After about half an hour of giving evidence, the 45-year-old started disclosing intimate details about the former president, so much so that the judge baulked at some of the testimony.
Ben Protess, Jonah E. Bromwich, Maggie Haberman, Michael Rothfeld and Jonathan Swan
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State Parliament
Buying a home? The building commissioner has a message for you
The state’s departing construction tsar David Chandler says buyers now have unprecedented powers at their disposal before purchasing a property.
‘Sydney’s best-kept secret’: Inside the hub that is flying beneath the radar
Covering a site the size of Sydney’s CBD, a vast hub in the city’s south-west is the most important piece of infrastructure that few know about.
Opinion
Mergers & acquisitions
‘A joke’: The $2.2b deal with no detail that has left investors fuming
Hostilities have broken out over wealth powerhouse Perpetual’s deal to sell two of its major divisions and brand to private equity giant KKR.
Elizabeth Knight
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Analysis
Gadgets
Apple’s iPad event: Five things you should know
We’ve had our hands on all of Apple’s newly announced hardware. Here are our first impressions.
The best outfit transformations at the Met Gala after-parties
Competing after-parties were a chance for guests Janelle Monáe, Usher and Kendall Jenner to undress to impress again.
Wallabies prop sent to Waratahs in historic deal as Jorgensen suffers another serious injury
A World Cup player has flown from Melbourne to help the injury-plagued Waratahs, but there is more trouble for Max Jorgensen.
‘Dad kicked me out and sent me back to my mother’: Martha Wainwright
The Canadian musician opens up about the men in her life, including her father Loudon and brother Rufus.
NRL 2024
‘He’ll want to make up for lost time’: Roosters back Leniu to keep cool
The Roosters have rushed Spencer Leniu straight back into the side for Sunday’s clash against the Warriors after serving an eight-match ban for the Ezra Mam “monkey’” slur.
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Crichton ready for To’o, Turuva and test of Bulldogs’ finals credentials
Triple premiership winner Stephen Crichton will feel the full force of the Panthers for the first time on Friday night.
Sydney
Staff at Sydney school targeted with malware by colleague
Police say school staff had personal information including credit card details allegedly stolen by Aaron Pennesi. Police also allegedly found child abuse material.
Councillor has not read same-sex parenting book he led charge to ban
Conservative councillor Steve Christou made the admission as the NSW government accused the western Sydney council of breaking state-enforced library guidelines.
Lehrmann’s no-win, no-fee agreement with lawyers revealed in court
Network Ten sought access to documents revealing whether the former Liberal staffer had financial assistance in bringing his multimillion-dollar defamation case.
Goodbye Selina’s: The new plan for Coogee Bay Hotel approved
The famed Selina’s nightclub at the Coogee Bay Hotel will be demolished, while a new 11-cafe laneway will appear in its place. But some locals say it’s still “too big”.
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Sydney councils
‘Not Marrickville or Newtown’: Sydney council bans same-sex parenting books
Books that include same-sex parenting content have been banned from eight western Sydney libraries, prompting threats from an angry state government to review the council’s funding.
Politics
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Housing affordability
Banks open to overlooking student debt in home loans – but there’s a catch
The banks say it should be up to financial regulators to determine whether student debt gets special treatment in mortgage assessments.
Business
Analysis
Gadgets
Apple’s iPad event: Five things you should know
We’ve had our hands on all of Apple’s newly announced hardware. Here are our first impressions.
World
Plot to assassinate Zelensky and top Ukrainian officials a ‘gift to Putin’
Ukrainian authorities said they arrested two officers in the agency responsible for protecting senior government leaders and accused them of developing the assassination plot.
Opinion
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Property
‘They’d rather give you one million bucks’: Average home deposits soar
Many property buyers who are left in the market now have extraordinary wealth – often from family.
Landlords hike rents nearly 50 per cent since the lows of lockdown
Rental prices for units have skyrocketed since COVID-19 lockdown, and house rents have jumped too. Is any relief in sight?
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Lifestyle
How do I manage my poorly performing staff with ADHD?
This is a complex issue but one you will be able to navigate with expert advice and compassion, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.
Culture
‘Dad kicked me out and sent me back to my mother’: Martha Wainwright
The Canadian musician opens up about the men in her life, including her father Loudon and brother Rufus.
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Sport
Wallabies prop sent to Waratahs in historic deal as Jorgensen suffers another serious injury
A World Cup player has flown from Melbourne to help the injury-plagued Waratahs, but there is more trouble for Max Jorgensen.
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Around the clubs
Crichton ready for To’o, Turuva and test of Bulldogs’ finals credentials
Triple premiership winner Stephen Crichton will feel the full force of the Panthers for the first time on Friday night.
From Socceroos and Pele to a drug den. Now this stadium has been reborn
The condemned grandstand at the old St George Stadium, or Barton Park, was a magnet for anti-social behaviour. But a new redevelopment has ensured a broken piece of Sydney’s proud sporting history has been restored.
Bad talk, take a walk: NRL warns clubs over ref abuse
Referees won’t tolerate players pushing the envelope in round 10 after the ugly scenes that marred the spiteful Tigers-Bulldogs encounter.
In 19 balls, Fraser-McGurk heaps more pressure on Australian selectors
He wasn’t deemed good enough for Australia’s T20 World Cup squad, but Jake Fraser-McGurk’s responded in the best possible way with another IPL batting blitz.
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State of Origin
‘A phone call you never want to get’: Why Pearson feels Southwell’s Origin pain
NSW halfback Rachael Pearson knows more than most how Jesse Southwell feels after missing out on the Origin opener. A year ago, she was in her shoes.
Analysis
NRL 2024
The ex factor: Will Bennett’s return to the Rabbitohs work?
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.
Have Your Say
Panthers or Roosters? Why David Fifita is weighing up Titanic decision
As the deadline for a decision looms, we weigh up the best option for the NRL’s most in-demand man, David Fifita.