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Sophie Roome, and her son Rowan, 2.

‘We are devastated’: Mother’s grief after son killed by his father

The mother of two-year-old Rowan, killed by his father in Lismore, says the toddler should have been able to trust the man who took his life.

Dutton dismisses CSIRO report that renewables more cost-effective than nuclear

Dutton dismisses CSIRO report that renewables more cost-effective than nuclear

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has dismissed the CSIRO report that renewable energy will be more cost-effective than nuclear power.

Latham’s comments triggered death threats against MP, court told

MP Alex Greenwich is suing the former NSW One Nation leader for defamation over a tweet that plays on offensive stereotypes about gay men, a court heard.

The principal of Sydney Boys High School has put two building projects on hold.
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‘A lot of angst’: Sydney principals spooked as school funds vanish

The removal of funds from schools’ bank accounts comes after a funding freeze and coincides with a $10,000 pay rise for teachers.

Lendlease chairman to exit property giant at AGM

Lendlease chairman Michael Ullmer will front investors next week.

Global property giant Lendlease has announced that chairman Michael Ullmer will retire at its annual general meeting in November, following concerns about the company’s underperformance.

The US sends the world a China warning

US Treasury wants a united front with Europe to respond to a flood of cheap imports from China.

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On A Roll’s brisket sandwich.

A tiny shack in a nondescript arcade is serving some of Sydney’s best brisket sandwiches

The meat is smoked for 14 hours at the owner’s home then served from a no-frills kiosk in a tired arcade.

A hot French bistro and a late-night Italian are closing, but not for reasons you might expect

Chef Dan Pepperell, left, in Bistrot 916 with his partners Andy Tyson and Michael Clift.

Development is impacting several Sydney dining favourites including Bistrot 916 and Big Poppa’s.

Matthew Perry’s death under criminal investigation

Police are now examining why the 54-year-old star had so much ketamine in his system when he died in October.

NFL considering Australia as host for a regular-season game

Superbowl fans watching the match in Double Bay, Sydney in February 2024

The NFL has confirmed Australia is one of the markets being considered to host a match in the near future as the league expands its reach outside America.

‘Ivan the Terrible’: The rise and fall of a notorious Wall St titan

Ivan Boesky leaves court in 1987.

Ivan Boesky was believed to have been the model for Wall Street’s Gordon Gekko, one of Hollywood’s most memorable villains.

Why sprinting with a roaring 30kg chainsaw is just all part of this game

Australia’s top woodchopping athletes will contest the World Trophy in Milan this weekend, armed with axes and saws of all varieties.

Chris Hemsworth almost steals the show as warlord Dementis in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga.
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Chris Hemsworth steals the show in this ambitious addition to Mad Max saga

George Miller’s action sequences in Furiosa, the most expensive Australian film ever, are as exhilarating as ever.

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‘I’m an old bloke, I was excited’: Ex-cop says sex with teen inside police station was consensual

‘I’m an old bloke, I was excited’: Ex-cop says sex with teen inside police station was consensual

A week after allegedly raping the 19-year-old while investigating her complaint, Glen Coleman messaged: “The final offer. $700 for two hours. Either way, this will be the end”.

Red flags that triggered AVO against suspected murder-suicide killer

The College Street unit block where the body of a father and son were found in East Lismore.

When police knocked on a Lismore unit’s door on Sunday, they didn’t realise what was inside.

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Charlise’s alleged killer claims he heard girl scream ‘Mummy, no’

Charlise Mutten was found with gunshot wounds in January 2022.

A jury has listened to prison calls between Justin Stein and his mother after he was charged with murdering his partner’s nine-year-old daughter.

‘Girls are struggling the most’: What’s really going on in our schools

Girls’ wellbeing is a particular concerns in the latest analysis of Australia’s PISA data.

Australian teenagers are more likely to feel unsafe and bullied at school than their international peers, while schoolgirls are highly anxious without their digital devices.

Police seek delay in Tyrrell’s foster mother investigation

The foster mother of William Tyrrell (who cannot be identified) outside court and, inset, William.

Last year, police recommended charges against William Tyrrell’s foster mother to the director of public prosecutions. On Tuesday they asked that prosecutors pause their review of the evidence.

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Raymond Faitala-Mariner faces the Bulldogs on Thursday for the first time since leaving the club.

‘Maybe I was wrong’: Former Bulldogs skipper lifts lid on Ciraldo methods

Raymond Faitala-Mariner faces Canterbury on Thursday for the first time since leaving the club and has spoken about challenging Cameron Ciraldo’s training methods.

Brad Arthur during an Eels match.
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Happy 50th birthday Brad – you’ve received the most Eels-style present ever

From club member number 2911828, here’s a tribute to the former Eels coach on his birthday.

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Adrian Proszenko

Chief Rugby League Reporter

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Brad De Losa in training at his South Bownfels base shortly before leaving for Italy.

Why sprinting with a roaring 30kg chainsaw is just all part of this game

Australia’s top woodchopping athletes will contest the World Trophy in Milan this weekend, armed with axes and saws of all varieties.

Mitchell Starc cartwheels Travis Head’s stumps in the IPL qualifying final between Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians.

Starc stuns Aussie teammate, returns to his stump-smashing best

Travis Head’s duck in the IPL wasn’t all bad news for Australia because it signalled a stunning return to form by his national teammate Mitchell Starc ahead of the T20 World Cup.

Shouldering arms: Wayne Bennett and Sam Burgess.
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NRL 2024

‘He’s a damn good person’: Bennett open to Burgess reunion at Souths

Seven-time premiership-winning coach Wayne Bennett is officially returning to the Rabbitohs – and he could be joined by one of the club’s favourite sons.

NSW Rugby boss Paul Doorn and outgoing Waratahs coach Darren Coleman.

‘I’m sorry and embarrassed’: Emotional Coleman opens up on Waratahs exit

Darren Coleman rode the highs and lows of every defeat as Waratahs coach. His press conference on Tuesday was no different.

Former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika.
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Super Rugby

The Eddie-shaped shadow hanging over a Cheika rescue mission at Waratahs

With the embers of last year’s bin fire only just extinguished, Rugby Australia is facing a fraught decision: does it bring back another colourful ex-coach to fix rugby in NSW?

Terrell May screengrab

‘It’s a tough time for him’: Roosters condemn Terrell May muckrakers

The front-rower has been praised for his resilience after being the subject of online scuttlebutt over a viral video, 72 hours after the arrest of his younger brother.

Brad Arthur during an Eels match.
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NRL 2024

Happy 50th birthday Brad – you’ve received the most Eels-style present ever

From club member number 2911828, here’s a tribute to the former Eels coach on his birthday.

Adrian Proszenko
Adrian Proszenko

Chief Rugby League Reporter

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