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Alexandria stabbing accused allegedly broke knife into three pieces in attack

Alexandria stabbing accused allegedly broke knife into three pieces in attack

Anthony Monteleone pulled up next to his ex-girlfriend’s car in a gym car park before allegedly tackling her to the ground and stabbing her.

‘No real winners here’: Lehrmann ordered to pay significant portion of Ten, Wilkinson’s legal costs

‘No real winners here’: Lehrmann ordered to pay significant portion of Ten, Wilkinson’s legal costs

Bruce Lehrmann brought his defamation case on a “knowingly false” basis, Justice Michael Lee said.

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Population

Chalmers wakes the baby debate the country needs

The treasurer is not planning a fertility police squad in next week’s budget. But his comments on the birth rate go to an issue the world needs to debate.

Initially, Gharib was feted in trader community chats for delivering on promised returns.
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Fast cars, forgery and a bogus Banksy deal: Australians caught in collapse lose millions

A suspected international scam has dissolved into acrimony and recriminations – all played out on social media.

Half the detainees freed after High Court ruling have no monitors or curfews

Immigration Minister Andrew Giles on Friday.

The government has successfully fended off a major legal challenge that would have seen up to 200 more immigration detainees released into the community.

Ex-UN ambassador urges ‘no’ vote on Palestinian recognition

Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong refused to say how Australia would vote, but there are divisions within Labor over the emotive issue.

Liberal MP considers defying party to support bill on no-grounds evictions

Liberal MP Felicity Wilson is considering defying her party by supporting a Greens bill to end no grounds evictions. The MP for North Shore says she’s frustrated with both major parties failure to pursue the reform.

One Liberal MP is sick of waiting for an end to no-grounds evictions.

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GDP

Are we getting our money’s worth from the economy?

Our materialism puts us on a “hedonic treadmill”. We think buying a bit more stuff will make us happier and, at first, it does. But pretty soon the thrill wears off.

Ross Gittins
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Economics Editor

Sydney schools

Who’s bankrolling Sydney’s private school fees? The bank of nan and pop

More parents are missing school payments as they struggle with massive mortgage payments. Cashed-up baby boomers are here to help.

Panthers eye top of the ladder as they clash with the Bulldogs

The Panthers have had to farewell a host of superstars.

It’s the Panthers up against, well, a host of ex-Panthers as the premiers eye the top of the ladder and the Dogs look to break into the eight.

Why we are about to see the best of Latrell Mitchell

Latrell Mitchell returns from suspension on Saturday evening.

The South Sydney fullback returns from suspension on Saturday evening – and interim coach Ben Hornby says he’s noticed a positive change in his superstar’s attitude.

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AFL 2024

‘Prodigious talent’: Former Dockers, Giants player dies

Cam McCarthy has died at the age of 29, and is the third former Docker to die before reaching the age of 30 in the past six years.

Philip Thalis paid the price for being outspoken. Now he’s won a gold medal

Homepage gif. Philip Thalis, recipient of the 2024 Gold Medal of the Australian Institute of Architects

Australia’s newest gold medal winner for architecture has called on those engaged in shaping our cities to be bolder, braver and more vocal.

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Thanks for booze boot camp, Mum, you prepared me well

Miss Australia, indecent proposals and chocolate eclairs for tradies – my mum taught me more about parenting – and life – than any book.

Daniels’ testimony on money, sex and lies is risky for all

Stormy Daniels testifies as a promotional image for one of her shows is displayed on a monitor.

Her account was explosive in her indignant delivery and in the details of a sexual encounter that at times sounded non-consensual.

Shayna Jacobs, Perry Stein, Marianne LeVine and Devlin Barrett

Soft white bread is a con – no matter what the boffins do to it

Scientists reckon they can create a loaf with all the nutrition of wholemeal, but that isn’t necessarily something to celebrate, says William Sitwell.

The ABC’s Laura Tingle at Parliament House in Canberra.

‘You just couldn’t do that now’: Things have changed for pollies and the media

ABC journalist Laura Tingle says we can’t blame Trump or social media for the quality – or lack of quality – in our national debate.

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ARLC chairman Peter V’landys and Canterbury Bulldogs supremo Phil Gould.
Opinion

‘It’s not personal’: V’landys dismisses talk of Gould fallout after NRL breach notice

But the ARL Commission chairman has promised greater scrutiny on club officials who slam the game in their media roles.

Andrew Webster
Andrew Webster

Chief Sports Writer

Tom Trbojevic limps from the field after suffering a hamstring injury.

‘Devastating for him’: Trbojevic to be sidelined for up to eight weeks

Tom Trbojevic is poised to be ruled out of the entire State of Origin series, with Manly officials expecting the star fullback to be sidelined for up to two months.

Sydney

Without this law, more women like Molly will die

Please do not let Molly’s death be just another statistic. Let her name be heard and remembered.

Aidan Clarke
Aidan Clarke

Friend of Molly Ticehurst

George Burgess found not guilty of groping woman

George Burgess outside court earlier this year.

Burgess had admitted to telling the woman “be naughty with me” when he visited her Sydney apartment, but denied repeatedly grabbing her bottom.

Singer Kamahl to face court on stalking charge

Singer Kamahl to face court on stalking charge

Legendary entertainer Kamahl will face a Sydney court on a charge of stalking and intimidating behaviour towards a woman to whom he says he loaned money.

Paradise lost: Homeless spike in tourism hotspots prompts Airbnb crackdown warning

Byron Bay has once again recorded the highest number of homeless people in an annual government count of people sleeping rough. A 25 per cent increase across the state has prompted the Minns government to warn of a crackdown on short-stay rental accommodaiton

The latest NSW homelessness street count has seen the number of people sleeping rough in some coastal areas soar by several hundred per cent.

‘I’m devastated’: Funding row threatens kids’ places at renowned family and domestic violence centre

Mothers Michele and Sarah, not her real name for legal reasons, at Dalwood on Thursday.

Up to 100 children a year face being blocked from accessing one of the state’s most recognised family and domestic violence intervention centres. Parents say the government is abandoning them.

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Indigenous dancer Thomas ES Kelly says his work SILENCE has a message for all Australians.

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Wayne Bennett.
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NRL 2024

Why Wayne Bennett loves the game, but doesn’t chase the game

He’s into his fifth decade as an elite coach, but Wayne Bennett’s traits suit the way the modern game is played.

Roy Masters
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Latrell Mitchell returns from suspension on Saturday evening.

Why we are about to see the best of Latrell Mitchell

The South Sydney fullback returns from suspension on Saturday evening – and interim coach Ben Hornby says he’s noticed a positive change in his superstar’s attitude.

Waratahs and NSW Rugby chief executive Paul Doorn.

‘It’s full-on’: Waratahs boss answers the tough questions after another underwhelming year

Paul Doorn has overseen the Waratahs and NSW Rugby for four years during a turbulent period. Ahead of a must-win clash with the Brumbies, the CEO sits down for a Q&A.

David Fifita and Nick Politis.
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NRL 2024

‘You know I barrack for Queensland?’ How Roosters won race for Fifita

Fed up with waiting, Roosters supremo Nick Politis was contemplating pulling the four-year, $3.3 million offer on the table to David Fifita. Then his phone rang.

ARLC chairman Peter V’landys and Canterbury Bulldogs supremo Phil Gould.
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NRL 2024

‘It’s not personal’: V’landys dismisses talk of Gould fallout after NRL breach notice

But the ARL Commission chairman has promised greater scrutiny on club officials who slam the game in their media roles.

Andrew Webster
Andrew Webster

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - APRIL 26: Will Harrison of the Waratahs reacts during the round ten Super Rugby Pacific match between NSW Waratahs and Chiefs at Allianz Stadium, on April 26, 2024, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Waratahs lose playmaker to Japan as Rebels saga causes chaos

The prospect of the Rebels closing and Wallabies No.10 Carter Gordon moving to NSW was a factor in Will Harrison electing to move offshore.

Long-time Matildas goalkeeper Lydia Williams will retire from international football after the Paris Olympics.

‘I’ve sacrificed everything’: Lydia Williams to retire from Matildas

After two decades, 103 caps, five World Cups and six Asian Cups, the 35-year-old goalkeeper will bid farewell to the national team - after her third Olympics this year in Paris.

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