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Crime
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
Bruce Lehrmann brought his defamation case on a “knowingly false” basis, Justice Michael Lee said.
Analysis
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.
Investigation
Scams
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
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.
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State Parliament
Liberal MP considers defying party to support bill on no-grounds evictions
One Liberal MP is sick of waiting for an end to no-grounds evictions.
Opinion
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
Economics Editor
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.
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NRL 2024
Panthers eye top of the ladder as they clash with the Bulldogs
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.
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LoadingWhy 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.
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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
Australia’s newest gold medal winner for architecture has called on those engaged in shaping our cities to be bolder, braver and more vocal.
Test yourself in our travel quiz: What is the world’s southernmost capital city?
Are you an expert traveller? Test your knowledge with the weekly travel quiz.
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.
Analysis
US Votes 2024
Daniels’ testimony on money, sex and lies is risky for all
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.
‘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.
NRL 2024
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
Chief Sports Writer
‘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
Opinion
Domestic violence
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
Friend of Molly Ticehurst
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NRL off-field behaviour
George Burgess found not guilty of groping woman
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
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.
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State Parliament
Paradise lost: Homeless spike in tourism hotspots prompts Airbnb crackdown warning
The latest NSW homelessness street count has seen the number of people sleeping rough in some coastal areas soar by several hundred per cent.
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Domestic violence
‘I’m devastated’: Funding row threatens kids’ places at renowned family and domestic violence centre
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.
SEE & DO
Blast off for stories that will move you to laughter, tears, and fear
Ceridwen Dovey’s latest speculative stories, all set in space, unfold with fierce clarity and breezy wit.
From the footy field to the stage for this Indigenous dancer
Indigenous dancer Thomas ES Kelly says his work SILENCE has a message for all Australians.
Politics
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Federal budget
Australia, let’s have more babies, says Jim Chalmers
Australians are having fewer children with the fertility rate tumbling. The treasurer says people should think about having more kids.
Business
Australia’s unlikely ‘enforcer’ is making enemies
ACCC chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb is working harder than she ever has in her career, and the results are showing on the scoreboard.
World
Trump promised a ‘deal’ to Big Oil as he asked for $US1 billion for campaign
With his eye on securing a second White House term, Donald Trump told the oil CEOs at dinner at Mar-a-Lago: You are all wealthy enough.
Opinion
If Chalmers gets the budget wrong, it could kill his government
Shane Wright
Senior economics correspondent
When uni students endorse terror, it’s time for political intervention
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
Five ways to kick off the concussion debate without stopping the game
Michael Morgan and Anthony Boyd
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Property
Crown’s $90m sky home, languishing on the market, gets a $10m discount
Call it opulent, elevated, expensive – but the luxury home set high in Crown Resorts’ skyscraper can’t yet be called “sold”.
How Sydney households could have saved $2741 without doing anything
The amount of money saved could have been life-changing for some households in the cost of living crisis.
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Lifestyle
Anger is linked to an increased risk of heart disease. Here’s why
While it’s a normal emotion, constant feelings of anger can have long-term risks.
Culture
‘Not well received’ at Harvard, these two writers maintain the rage
Writer Tony Birch reflects on how Miles Franklin Award-winner Kim Scott has intrigued and inspired him.
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Opinion
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
Sports Columnist
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.
‘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.
Analysis
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.
Opinion
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
Chief Sports Writer
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.
‘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.
Have Your Say
‘It took 10 years to become an overnight success’: How Penrith built the ultimate footy factory
The Panthers spend $3 million every year to nurture junior talent. The result is a production line of superstars, although the premiers can’t keep them all.
