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Former sex crimes detective guilty of groping teen, not guilty of rape
A jury also found Glen Coleman abused his position of public office. Now, it can be revealed he faces a second trial on other serious offences.
More than 1 million NSW homes eligible for solar battery rebate
A day after extending the life of the country’s largest coal-fired power plant, the NSW government is offering cash incentives for solar storage.
Australian woman injured during horror flight has no feeling below the waist
Almost half the SQ321’s 211 passengers were injured in what has become one of the most serious turbulence events in modern aviation history.
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Investigations
Drug trafficking suspect hails from rich list family
The father is the epitome of the migrant success story; the son is one of Australia’s most wanted suspected criminals.
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Courts
‘He didn’t have a chance’: Luke went to start his new job. He never came home
Luke Bray, 24, wasn’t even supposed to be at work the day that he died. His mother now wants answers.
Winners and losers emerge at News Corp as staff brace for wide-ranging job cuts
News Corp is expected to unveil a flatter management structure, with casualties expected in middle management and senior editor ranks.
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NRL 2024
Cowboys pull clear to stroll towards victory over the Tigers
Friday’s double-header kicks off with two sides looking to keep pace with the top eight, but it’s the Cowboys who’ll be more confident at their Townsville fortress. Follow the action.
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Friendlies
Newcastle United humiliated as All Stars run riot in 8-0 thrashing
Follow along as the men and women A-League All-Stars take on Premier League Newcastle United and WSL Arsenal respectively.
Injury threatens Hooper’s Paris Olympics sevens dream
Less than a year after missing Rugby World Cup selection, Michael Hooper is facing more heartbreak.
Trump offers lies, fear ... and promises of a better New York in the Bronx
Days away from learning his fate in a historic hush money trial, the former president drew thousands of fans to a campaign rally in one of America’s poorest neighbourhoods.
Analysis
UK election
The two polarising figures set to test Sunak and Starmer
Two key figures, adored and detested by their respective tribes, will make life harder for Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer in bids for PM.
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Defamation
Vile voice messages to Greenwich played in defamation case
The Sydney MP is suing ex-NSW One Nation leader Mark Latham for defamation over a tweet he says unleashed a wave of vitriol, including explicit voice messages.
Analysis
State of Origin
We asked data nerds to pick the NSW Origin team. Here is who they selected
The team have been in the lab crunching the numbers, our experts have their say and we also get AI on board for the NSW campaign.
‘Kind of scary’: The reason restaurants are closing
The predictions are devastating: one in 13 hospitality businesses could close in the next 12 months. So what’s gone wrong, and is there a fix?
‘Nothing over $30’: Kings Cross drinks guru defies tough times to open surprising new bar
David Spanton’s clever new venture on Bayswater Road proves luxury can also be affordable.
The Cannes red carpet always delivers drama. This year was no exception
From surprise appearances to Greta Gerwig in horse heels, here are six of the biggest moments from this year’s Cannes Film Festival so far.
Think you know your travel? Test your knowledge on our weekly quiz
Are you an expert traveller? Test your knowledge with the weekly travel quiz.
NRL 2024
Opinion
Maguire’s call on Tedesco will decide NSW’s Origin fate
He’s not only the fullback but also the incumbent captain, so the decision Maguire makes about the Roosters No.1 will have major implications for the Blues.
Roy Masters
Sports Columnist
‘Lucky to be alive’: How Souths legend learned to walk again after a coma
Nathan Merritt will take a simple stroll in Indigenous Round this weekend that represents a significant milestone in his recovery.
Sydney
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Crime
Marrickville stabbing was premeditated, police allege
Police say a man planned the stabbing of his brother and mother in their inner-west Sydney home, the attack unfolding while their father was in the shower.
Sydney’s undercover wartime lookout post reopens after ‘labour of love’
An abandoned, empty and crumbling military base will be opened to the public after a two-year restoration project.
Sydney pro-Palestinian students suspended after classes ‘disrupted’
The university says some students have gone beyond the bounds of acceptable behaviour in protesting against the Israel-Gaza war.
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Crime
Man critical, woman injured after stabbing in Marrickville
Two people are in hospital after a stabbing in Sydney’s inner west on Thursday evening.
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Crime
On the run for months, builder of collapsed home convicted of fraud
George Khouzame, whose company built the Condell Park house that collapsed last year, insists the charges were for “very, very, very, very low-end fraud”.
SEE & DO
More than just lights - here’s our pick of Vivid Ideas
From meeting strangers to spying on strangers, there is plenty of variety in the Vivid Ideas program.
Aussie psychological thriller examines death penalty with a horrific twist
Our reviewers cast their eyes over recent fiction and non-fiction releases, including an engaging account of the seven Cleopatras and Geoffrey Robertson’s crisply argued case for prosecuting Putin.
Politics
Former RBA expert backs annual tax relief for millions
Westpac’s chief economist says there’s a big case for increasing tax thresholds each year. Without end, taxes will keep rising forever.
Business
Affordable housing a new asset class picking up speed
Housing aimed at essential workers is gaining momentum as developers in eastern Australia expand projects.
World
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Tragedy
Hundreds feared dead in landslide in remote Papua New Guinea
More than 50 homes, many with people still asleep inside, were buried when the landslide hit Kaokalam village around 3am.
Opinion
Confessions of a disabled parking sticker offender
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
I won’t mourn the death of the man who oversaw my sham trial
Kylie Moore-Gilbert
Political scientist and writer
When I had a Baby Reindeer experience, I resolved to find my stalker
Damien Nowicki
Deputy Opinion Editor, The Age
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Property
He sold his studio to Netflix for $700m. Then he went on a $120m property spree
The Animal Logic co-founder has taken to real estate in a big way in recent years, and his $12 million Byron Bay cash buy is just his latest acquisition.
‘It’s stupid, the system is broken’: The housing crisis gets worse
Workers are feeling “pretty distressed” to realise the basics of life have slipped further out of reach than even in the recent past.
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Lifestyle
After heart surgery, Nick Hudson quit his job to become a push-up evangelist
The former engineer wants to improve mental health around the globe, one push-up at a time.
Opinion
Trends
In appealing to the rich, has trail running lost its dirtbag spirit?
Sarah Berry
Lifestyle Health Editor
Culture
Trailblazing Australian artist known for provocative, political work dies
The Melbourne-based artist developed an international following for her acerbic and witty installations and photography.
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Analysis
State of Origin
We asked data nerds to pick the NSW Origin team. Here is who they selected
The team have been in the lab crunching the numbers, our experts have their say and we also get AI on board for the NSW campaign.
Live
NRL 2024
NRL round 12 LIVE: Cowboys fend off Tigers’ comeback with quick second-half tries
Friday’s double-header kicks off with two sides looking to keep pace with the top eight, but it’s the Cowboys who’ll be more confident at their Townsville fortress.
Lomax firming for shock Origin call-up alongside Suaalii
The St George Illawarra star was thought to be on the fringes despite a blistering start to the year, but has burst back into the frame.
Injury threatens Hooper’s Paris Olympics sevens dream
Less than a year after missing Rugby World Cup selection, Michael Hooper is facing more heartbreak.
‘Lucky to be alive’: How Souths legend learned to walk again after a coma
Nathan Merritt will take a simple stroll in Indigenous Round this weekend that represents a significant milestone in his recovery from a debilitating bout of double pneumonia.
Two decades on, the Central Coast Mariners are a miracle of Australian sport
The A-League’s smallest club has survived a series of near-death experiences over nearly 20 years to become an underappreciated gem of the national sporting scene.
Opinion
State of Origin
Maguire’s call on Tedesco will decide NSW’s Origin fate
He’s not only the fullback but also the incumbent captain, so the decision Maguire makes about the Roosters No.1 will have major implications for the Blues’ campaign.
Roy Masters
Sports Columnist
Have Your Say
Why Michael Maguire simply cannot pick Latrell Mitchell for Origin I
The South Sydney fullback doesn’t deserve the jumper, nor can he be trusted to perform in it.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
