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Boy, 2, killed by ‘a person he should have been able to trust the most’
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.
Opinion
NRL 2024
NRL target tests players for illicit substances following bogus social media claims
Why is the NRL reacting to grossly inaccurate scuttlebutt on Twitter, and not backing its players?
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Dutton threatens to pull Australia from ICC
Peter Dutton has flagged a Coalition government could withdraw Australia from the world’s top criminal court over its stance on alleged Israeli war crimes.
‘All of a sudden, I was on the roof of the cabin’: Inside the chaos of Singapore Airlines flight
An Australian woman was hurled into the ceiling of a Singapore Airlines flight before smashing to the floor among glass and breakfast food during the extreme turbulence.
Shadow treasurer changes script on Dutton’s immigration cuts
Angus Taylor announced a different net overseas migration target to the one used by Peter Dutton.
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Education
‘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.
Will customers stomach higher prices from Telstra?
Mobile phone plan prices are likely to rise, but not everyone is convinced that its customers will stick around.
Opinion
Board shake-up
Sacrifice of Lendlease chairman won’t appease bloodthirsty investors
Many feel that the board has engaged in a bit of tinkering when full-scale renovation is needed.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
After 20 years, I returned to the Kenyan refugee camp I’d left for a new life
I went from being a 17-year-old who appreciated a glass of water to a clichéd Melburnian coffee snob who needs three cups a day.
Review
Barangaroo
Cosy Japanese-Korean cook-your-own grill house channels campfire vibes
Grab a booth and cover the table with small, funky dishes and beautiful meats to grill over your own communal fire.
A hot French bistro and a late-night Italian are closing, but not for reasons you might expect
Development is impacting several Sydney dining favourites including Bistrot 916 and Big Poppa’s.
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.
Starc stuns 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.
How Martin Freeman went from The Office to an intense cop
Before playing the morally compromised Chris Carson in The Responder, Freeman was an international star.
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Review
Hemsworth steals the show in ambitious addition to Mad Max
George Miller’s action sequences in Furiosa, the most expensive Australian film ever, are as exhilarating as ever.
Jean Smart on her biggest fear while filming Hacks’ new season
Like the character she plays in Hacks, the 72-year-old actress is enjoying a late-career surge, but nothing will stop her from hitting the supermarket.
See this magnificent place before it’s gone forever
I’ve read a lot about global warming, but seeing it so starkly in action is shocking, and it makes me wonder if I should be here at all.
Sydney
Latham’s comments triggered death threats against MP, court told
Sydney 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.
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Domestic violence
Anger, revenge, domestic violence: Why do fathers kill their children?
The Lismore man suspected of killing himself and his two-year-old son has left a community bereft. Many are asking what is behind such a heinous act.
‘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
When police knocked on a Lismore unit’s door on Sunday, they didn’t realise what was inside.
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Courts
Charlise’s alleged killer claims he heard girl scream ‘Mummy, no’
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.
NRL 2024
‘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.
‘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.
Politics
Analysis
Political leadership
Who really runs the country? The secret roles of Albanese’s ministers
Anthony Albanese’s ministers have portfolios – they also have other roles: confidantes, influencers, attack dogs. And some are more equal than others.
Business
Clock ticking for BHP as $64 billion bid deadline looms
The resources giant has until 2am on Thursday morning, Australian time, to increase its bid for rival miner Anglo American, issue a formal binding offer, or walk away.
World
After five weeks of explosive testimony, Trump won’t take the stand
In an astonishing own goal, the defence team made a last-minute decision to call brash New York lawyer Robert Costello to testify.
Opinion
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Property
‘Early warning sign’: Why property owners are selling their homes now
Owners are selling up in greater numbers this autumn than they were at the same time last year, new figures show.
Seven of our favourite luxury homes for sale right now
We’ve rounded up our pick of the bunch, from double-height spaces to a double-sided fireplace.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Toxic positivity in my workplace is driving me up the wall
Toxic positivity can trigger shame, reduce wellbeing and increase stress.
Culture
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.
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Opinion
NRL 2024
NRL target tests Roosters players for illicit substances following bogus social media claims
The Roosters and RLPA are angry after players were tested following unfounded claims they had taken party drugs the night before the match against Cronulla.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
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.
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.
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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.
‘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.
Analysis
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?
Opinion
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
Chief Rugby League Reporter
Have Your Say
Parramatta’s shambolic attempt to sign Bennett exposes what’s wrong with the club
They weren’t late to the party to sign the supercoach. They weren’t in the same hemisphere.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
