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Charlise’s alleged killer pretended to investigate while her body was in his ute, jury told

Justin Stein allegedly drove his red ute across Sydney with the body of Charlise Mutten in a barrel in the tray.

Justin Stein said he would “get to the bottom” of his partner’s missing daughter while he was at a boat ramp with the girl’s body in a barrel, a court has heard.

Chemists to lose dollar-discount option as government bows to Pharmacy Guild pressure

Chemist Warehouse has grown into one of the largest retailers in the country and will list on the ASX through Sigma Healthcare.

Chemist Warehouse will be stripped of its ability to give its customers $1 off their medicines under a change the Pharmacy Guild has been pushing for years.

Large-scale ransomware data breach hits provider

Australia’s National Cyber Security Coordinator says federal police and government agencies are investigating the hack.

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‘Fair-dinkum balls-up’: Big stink over town’s giant fish ends in repaint job

It was 10 days before Christmas. The tiny town of Adaminaby had gathered to celebrate the 50th birthday of a giant fibreglass trout. But what they saw that day left them horrified.

Cheap drinks, free food: 12 of Sydney’s best happy hour specials (with snacks)

Alfie’s roast beef and hot chip butty.

From cocktails and hot dogs, to roast beef chip butties, here are 12 hunger-busting happy hours to try, right now.

‘For all the other non-grandparents out there: you are not alone’

The pain of childlessness is well documented. But it can hit all over again when friends gush about their grandchildren.

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Latrell Mitchell confronts Braith Anasta over Fox Sports’ ‘personal attacks’

The pair were seen engaging in a conversation inside a Surry Hills restaurant before Mitchell asked Anasta to join him outside to continue their words.

Sport off free TV? Tell ’em they’re streaming

Pat Cummins poses with a replica Ashes urn after the final Test at the Oval.

The free-to-air TV broadcast stations are in a battle with pay television companies for sporting rights.

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Police swoop ahead of training at Eagles’ home, player charged with drug supply

Former Canterbury and Wests Tigers playmaker Brandon Wakeham has been charged after he was arrested at Brookvale Oval on Wednesday.

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For decades, Vince remembered what one teacher had told him. Then they met again

Butcher and philanthropist Vince Garreffa has never forgotten what his former teacher, Irene Froyland, said to him when he told her he was leaving school.

China’s plan to buy millions of empty homes as it grapples with property crisis

China’s ghost cities cannot be filled by official exhortations.

China is considering a radical plan to tackle its ongoing property meltdown which has caused widespread damage to its economy.

Senate passes motion condemning ‘from the river to the sea’ chant

Senate passes motion condemning ‘from the river to the sea’ chant

The motion came in response to comments the previous day by Labor Senator Fatima Payman.

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Wall Street just got very excited about this data. But there’s a but

At last there’s some good news on US inflation that raises hopes of interest rate cuts. But the excitement might be premature.

Stephen Bartholomeusz
Stephen Bartholomeusz

Senior business columnist

The arrivals hall at Bali’s airport.
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You’ll need a holiday after tackling Bali’s nightmare airport queues

Planeloads of people all ahead of you in lines, wandering bewildered or hopping from queue to shuffling queue, questioning “Am I in the right line?” Who knows?

John Borthwick

Travel writer

George Miller’s latest Mad Max instalment sends crowds wild at Cannes

Alyla Browne, Anya Taylor-Joy and Elsa Pataky depart the Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga in Cannes.

During the six-minute standing ovation, star Anya Taylor-Joy directed cameras to Miller, standing next to her. Chris Hemsworth slapped his shoulder. All three were wreathed in relieved smiles.

Manifestation: Can you think your way to untold riches?

Is manifestation the hidden secret to the life you truly desire? Probably not, but some aspects can help how we think about money.

Paridhi Jain
Paridhi Jain

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Federal Budget 2024

Education Minister Jason Clare.

Growing numbers of students with disability to cost $1.1b more in funding

As more students need help, budget figures raise the stakes in tense government negotiations over spending on schools and the NDIS.

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This budget will make us better off now, worse off later

It seems the top priority of Anthony Albanese’s government is not to have any priorities.

Ross Gittins
Ross Gittins

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Sydney

Western Sydney council reverses controversial library same-sex book ban

Western Sydney council reverses controversial library same-sex book ban

Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Merrylands council chambers on Wednesday night, along with dozens of police officers and council security, as councillors gathered to debate a motion to reverse the ban.

Rail line’s 12-month closure raises fears of ‘traffic tsunami’

The rail line between Bankstown and Sydenham will be closed for 12 months from as early as July.

A large Sydney council warns the shutdown will disrupt more than just the thousands of daily commuters.

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‘I’ve got my guns, I’m going to kill you’: Justin Stein’s alleged threat to Charlise’s mother

Charlise Mutten was allegedly murdered by her mother’s fiance, Justin Stein.

A jury has heard voicemail messages left by the accused killer to his fiancee, Kallista Mutten, after he allegedly murdered her nine-year-old daughter.

Chris Dawson’s alleged ‘odd behaviour’ over children’s portraits

Chris Dawson; and sketches of his daughters commissioned by his wife, Lynette, in 1981.

A top prosecutor has told Chris Dawson’s murder appeal the convicted wife killer appeared to show a “complete lack of sentiment towards his own children”.

NSW Coalition tries to push through DV bail laws without reading them

Shadow attorney general Alister Henskens said the Coalition wanted to new bail laws to pass parliament by Thursday.

The shadow attorney-general wanted to suspend standing orders to allow new domestic violence laws to pass without consultation.

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NRL 2024

300,000 kicks over 12 years: Cleary’s will to win is breaking his body
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300,000 kicks over 12 years: Cleary’s will to win is breaking his body

His greatest asset is now turning into one of his biggest weaknesses. Rugby league’s No.1 star should consider changing the way he trains.

Andrew Johns
Andrew Johns

League columnist

Kezie Apps celebrates after NSW win State of Origin in 2022.
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The NSW women’s Origin team wants to travel down Caxton Street – and get pelted with XXXX

The women’s Origin series starts a new chapter on Thursday night with three matches being contested for the first time.

Andrew Webster
Andrew Webster

Chief Sports Writer

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Pilbara Minerals Pilgangoora lithium mine.

Budget’s $22b boost puts Australia ‘back in race’ for green energy spending

The CEOs of Australia’s largest critical minerals companies have backed a $22 billion budget boost, in support that fuels a clash with the Coalition.

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Mitchell confronts Anasta over Fox Sports’ ‘personal attacks’

The pair were seen engaging in a conversation inside a Surry Hills restaurant before Mitchell asked Anasta to join him outside to continue their words.

There are Rebels players who are currently sitting on multiple offers from other Australian teams.

Finals swansong? Rebels could make history in last home game

Uncertain whether they will exist in 2025, the Melbourne Rebels may be running out at AAMI Park for the last time on Friday. But they have much to play for.

Dragons fullback Tyrell Sloan.

Dragons offer Sloan $1 million extension, Walsh out of Magic Round

Knowing they will part company with Zac Lomax at the end of the season, the Dragons have moved to secure the future of one of their other attacking weapons.

Kezie Apps celebrates after NSW win State of Origin in 2022.

The NSW women’s Origin team wants to travel down Caxton Street – and get pelted with XXXX

The women’s Origin series starts a new chapter on Thursday night with three matches being contested for the first time.

Andrew Webster
Andrew Webster

Chief Sports Writer

The Matildas will fight for a second major trophy in front of their home fans.

Matildas’ encore on home soil cause for excitement for fans and FA alike

The buzz of the Women’s World Cup has been and gone, but another dose is coming, with official confirmation that the 2026 Women’s Asian Cup will be played in Australia.

Nathan Cleary will miss the entire State of Origin series.
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NRL 2024

300,000 kicks over 12 years: Cleary’s will to win is breaking his body

His greatest asset is now turning into one of his biggest weaknesses. Rugby league’s No.1 star should consider changing the way he trains.

Andrew Johns
Andrew Johns

League columnist

Melbourne Storm skipper Harry Grant.

NRL admits Harry Grant sin-bin ‘may be considered harsh’

Graham Annesley has urged his match officials to use discretion when making contentious calls after finally giving his verdict on the most scrutinised refereeing decision of the year.

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