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Courts
Coalition released man accused of brutal attack
It can be revealed a second man accused of a brutal attack on a Perth grandmother was released from detention when Peter Dutton was minister for home affairs.
Australia joins 142 nations in backing Palestinian statehood in UN vote
In a day of high emotion at UN headquarters, Israel’s UN ambassador theatrically inserted a miniature copy of the charter into a transparent paper shredder.
Labor adds billions to state deals on housing construction
Australians will be promised $12.3 billion in new housing programs in a federal budget pitch to ease fears of chronic shortages that force up rents and prices.
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LGBTQ
Dark side of the rainbow: Drugged, shocked and jailed for being gay
Almost 40 years after homosexuality was decriminalised in NSW, the Minns government has agreed to apologise to a generation of men who were treated appallingly.
A miracle solution or ‘barbaric? The truth behind the boom in cutting babies’ tongues
The number of babies having tongue tie releases here has skyrocketed over the past two decades. But debate continues to rage about the merits of the procedure.
Opinion
Federal budget
Chalmers has navigated a steady course. But can he nail a tricky landing?
Like a pilot negotiating fierce crosswinds, Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ dexterity will be judged on whether the economic landing is soft or hard.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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Crime
Man accused of ‘escalating’ sexual attacks on strangers repeatedly bailed
Facing allegations of public masturbation, threatening sexual comments, stalking of women and girls, Geoffrey Postle has repeatedly been released despite police warnings.
‘Copycat’ book bans: How US activists are impacting Australian libraries
Australian author Amie Kaufman, whose books have been banned in the US, warns against importing a culture war over literature.
Opinion
Sydney councils
Council book ban shows we lack minority rapport
Those who voted no to same-sex marriage are in the same post-poll limbo as those who voted yes to an Indigenous Voice to parliament.
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
Usman Khawaja used to shrug off racism. Then he stopped trying to please everyone
As a rising star, Australia’s first Muslim Test cricketer kept his thoughts in check. Then he found his voice – and used it.
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Title Deeds
Billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes buys three houses next door for $12.25m
As investment strategies go, you could do a lot worse than to buy next door to the tech entrepreneur.
Bill Gates to sell $1.1 billion green megayacht – before it’s even set sail
The fourth-richest man is offloading his floating palace, but it comes at a rocky time for the yacht industry.
Contenders or pretenders? We’re about to find out about the Sharks
Craig Fitzgibbon puts his own body through what few NRL coaches would even dream of. But is his famous work ethic finally turning the Sharks into heavyweights?
Opinion
Super Rugby
Rebels have handed RA an all-time hospital pass
Australian rugby has plenty of issues, but as the Rebels’ shambles shows, many have been self-inflicted.
Paul Cully
Rugby columnist
Opinion
The Fitz Files
Time for an Australian sporting superstar to be roasted
If it’s good enough for the great Tom Brady, it’s good enough for one of our own.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
The Camino is famous for miracles. It transformed this actor
On the Spanish path that pilgrims have walked for over 1000 years, Australian actor Chris Haywood experienced a life-changing moment while shooting a new film.
Driving anxiety is more common than you think. Here’s how to overcome it
Some people begin to feel anxious behind the wheel after a car accident. For others, such fear strikes unexpectedly.
I never appreciated AirTags until this happened
“I stood at the baggage carousel at Rome Airport, watching all the other passengers take their bags until the carousel ran empty.”
NRL 2024
Cleary ruled out with hamstring injury as Panthers beat Bulldogs
The Panthers triumphed 16-10 over the Bulldogs, but the win came at a heavy price.
Why we are about to see the very 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.
Sydney
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Crime
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.
Who’s bankrolling Sydney’s private school fees? The bank of nan and pop
More parents are missing school payments as they struggle with mortgage payments. Cashed-up baby boomers are here to help.
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.
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
Updated
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.
WEEKEND READS
Dicey Topics
Sexism at work made Bonnie Garmus start writing. It sold 7 million copies
The American author of Lessons in Chemistry on why her debut novel took so long – and what makes her happiest about it.
Can a marriage work without sex? Yes, say counsellors and happy couples
While some are questioning the standard of monogamous sex in marriage by exploring polyamorous and open relationships, others are pushing back against the pressure to have sex at all.
Politics
Stabbing video not offensive enough to be removed, X Corp tells court
X Corp’s legal team argues that footage of a Sydney priest being stabbed does not meet the legal threshold for it to be forcibly removed.
Business
Drug kingpin’s former Sydney Road arcade for sale
Cashed-up Aesop founder and Canberra developer are selling hipster Sydney Road shops once owned by career criminal Tony Mokbel.
World
Analysis
UK politics
One more time, with feeling: The reinvention of David Cameron
The former British prime minister’s shock return to politics was cynically received by the public. Now he’s got less than a year to rewrite his legacy.
Analysis
US Votes 2024
Daniels’ testimony on money, sex and lies is risky for all
Shayna Jacobs, Perry Stein, Marianne LeVine and Devlin Barrett
Opinion
Chalmers wakes the baby debate the country needs
Shane Wright
Senior economics correspondent
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Property
Thirteen of our favourite homes for sale in NSW right now
Looking for your next home? From waterfront luxury to a corner terrace with heritage charm, we’ve got you covered.
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”.
Good Food
Lifestyle
From Paris to Sydney and Milan to Melbourne, street style sets the scene
At fashion weeks across the globe, colour and trends are catalogued off the runway.
Culture
‘You just couldn’t do that now’: How 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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Sport
Contenders or pretenders? We’re about to find out about the Sharks
Craig Fitzgibbon puts his own body through what few NRL coaches would even dream of. But is his famous work ethic, where he manhandles his own players in wrestling sessions, finally turning the Sharks into heavyweights?
Origin fears for Nathan Cleary as Panthers deny Dogs
The superstar playmaker is set to join a growing list of Blues stars on the sideline less than a month before the Origin series opener after aggravating his hamstring injury on Friday night.
Opinion
The Fitz Files
Time for an Australian sporting superstar to be roasted
If it’s good enough for the great Tom Brady, it’s good enough for one of our own.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Sacked by a fifth division club, Kewell could now win Asia’s biggest prize
The Socceroos legend has taken the baton from Ange Postecoglou and Kevin Muscat at Japan’s Yokohama F. Marinos, who have reached the final of the AFC Champions League.
The Canadian teen trying to make Olympic history and break Australian hearts
Canada’s Olympic swimming trials start next week and all eyes are on a 17-year-old who has a cat named after Michael Phelps; an athlete she could emulate in Paris.
Opinion
Super Rugby
Rebels have handed RA an all-time hospital pass
Australian rugby has plenty of issues, but as the Rebels’ shambles shows, many have been self-inflicted.
Paul Cully
Rugby columnist
Broncos backs too slippery for sorry Eels in 30-14 win
Brisbane and Parramatta are hoping to put unsatisfactory starts to their 2024 campaigns behind them.
Have Your Say
‘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
