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The Confession podcast
Murder was just the beginning in this astonishing new podcast.
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Domestic violence
‘I’m not going to stop until she’s dead’: More men ignoring DV orders
A teenage boy found his father holding a brick over his unconscious mother two weeks after his mother had taken an ADVO out against her husband.
Woman gives birth on banks of Sydney river, then vanishes
Police said a placenta and a human umbilical cord were found on the banks of the inner west river, sparking a search for the missing mother and child.
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Sydney councils
‘I want to keep going’: Clover Moore seeks sixth term
The 78-year-old Sydney lord mayor rejected the suggestion it was time to give someone else a go after 20 years in the job, citing maxims from Buddha and Teddy Roosevelt.
Not buy the book: Morrison’s new memoir a local ratings flop
Publishing industry data reveals the former PM’s religious memoir has failed to strike a chord with Australian book buyers.
Australian rescuers head to PNG, almost 2000 missing after landslide
Minister for Defence Industry Pat Conroy said the situation was “incredibly grim” after a landslide buried a village in Papua New Guinea.
Opinion
UK election
A man who can’t organise an umbrella can’t possibly organise a teenage army
Sorry to rain on Rishi Sunak’s parade, but this is a bold idea for an unpopular government to stake its future on.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Charred bodies and screams: Witnesses describe scenes of horror at Rafah camp
Survivors described a terrifying scene of tents in flames and burn victims. A doctor said that of the killed and wounded he saw, a majority were women and children.
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Gaza Strip
Netanyahu admits ‘tragic mistake’ after Israeli strike on Rafah camp kills dozens
An Israeli airstrike triggered a fire that killed 45 people in a tent camp in the Gazan city, officials said, prompting an outcry from global leaders.
Genetic testing results that shocked two generations
Tens of thousands of Australians are unaware they carry genetic mutations that can cause aggressive cancers and require them to make life-changing – or life-saving – decisions.
The exercises you should be doing to lower blood pressure
Experts agree that one of the best way to prevent and lower hypertension is by working out.
The Sydney brothers who won from Woolies’ $590m bet on pets
The supermarket giant’s acquisition of a major stake in PETstock has yielded a third beneficiary.
Takeaway and tailoring: What a flight attendant on $60,000 spends in a week
On Money Diaries this week, a long-haul cabin crew worker who travels to and from Singapore and spends money on cocktails and street food.
The type of home that’s only getting more expensive
Two key statistics indicate that Australia’s housing affordability crisis will continue to worsen, even as governments scramble to ease supply constraints.
Opinion
State of Origin
Queensland picked Folau. Why wouldn’t NSW pick Suaalii?
The relevant question about the 20-year-old Rooster centre isn’t about whether he should contest the Origin opener but on which side of the field he will play.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
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Airline reviews
Believe it or not, this US budget carrier is excellent
Free in-flight entertainment, Wi-Fi and complimentary snacks and drinks, plenty of legroom – this budget airline exceeds expectations.
‘A beautiful privilege’: Maya Hawke on art, fame and growing up with movie star parents
Yes, her dad’s Ethan Hawke and her mum’s Uma Thurman. But Maya Hawke is creating thoughtful work on her own terms.
From Tuscany to Bali: 12 cooking schools worth planning an overseas trip around
Australian-Japanese food writer Emiko Davies is living the dream, sharing her Tuscan food knowledge with visitors. Plus 12 more culinary adventures to experience.
NRL 2024
Analysis
Have NSW set themselves up for another ‘Damien Cook at centre’ fiasco?
The shadow of the specialist hooker replacing Tom Trbojevic with last year’s series on the line looms large over the two Origin sides picked this week.
‘Good to go’: Hynes allays fitness fears; Trbojevic proud to lead Blues
NSW players arrived at their hotel on Monday afternoon, with Nicho Hynes declaring himself a certain starter at halfback and the new skipper receiving a warm reception.
Sydney
‘It was beautiful … then they put all these flats up’
Welcome to Turrella, one of the 37 suburbs in which the state government wants to put more housing – and it doesn’t even have an ATM, let alone a bank.
Commuters face big disruptions to Sydney light rail services
Tram drivers and other operational staff will stop work for four hours on Wednesday during peak periods as part of industrial action.
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Tragedy
Dashcam footage shows horror ride-share crash that left man, child dead
A father and his two young children were travelling in a ride-share car that turned into an oncoming Toyota Hilux, police say.
Charlise Mutten’s mother breaks down at trial of girl’s alleged killer
Kallista Mutten has told a jury her fiance made various claims about her nine-year-old daughter’s whereabouts in the days before she was found dead in a barrel.
Wilkinson seeking $1.8m in legal costs from Ten for Lehrmann defence
Lawyers for the TV network and high-profile presenter are returning to court amid the fallout from Bruce Lehrmann’s disastrous lawsuit.
Politics
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Sharma hosted far-right Israel group disavowed by other Jewish associations
The senator hosted the screening of a film rejecting the two-state solution, organised by controversial Australian Jewish Association president David Adler.
Business
Country Road calls investigators amid harassment complaints
The fashion retailer has launched an independent investigation after staff said it did not adequately handle their sexual harassment and bullying complaints.
World
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Tragedy
Australia to send aid to PNG after up to 2000 people buried alive in landslide
The death toll in Papua New Guinea is expected to rise following a catastrophic landslide that destroyed a village in Enga province.
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Property
No parking, no worries: Lilyfield house sells for $4.68m at auction
Listing agent Jack Parry said the sale price rivalled nearby homes with on-site parking. Domain Group recorded a preliminary auction clearance rate of 69.7 per cent at the weekend.
Lane Cove investment property bought in 1990 for $250,000 sells for $3.5m
Eleven buyers – a mix of young families and developers, who were eyeing it for its knock down potential – registered to bid. But one group didn’t even get a look in.
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Lifestyle
Review
Gadgets
Are Ray-Bans with added Meta like wearing your phone on your face?
Meta and Ray-Ban’s smart glasses put cameras, microphones, speakers and a little bit of AI into an object you would probably be wearing anyway.
Opinion
Spectrum
Quiche used to seem amazing, when did we become so immune to delight?
Richard Glover
Broadcaster and columnist
Culture
The film so scary even its star doesn’t want to see it
There is no way Robyn Nevin will go to see her upcoming movie Sting. The star of stage and screen – who has also directed three of our state theatre companies – is adamant.
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Opinion
State of Origin
Queensland picked Israel Folau. Why wouldn’t NSW pick Joseph Suaalii?
The relevant question about Suaalii isn’t about whether he should contest the Origin opener but on which side of the field he will play.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Doctors told him he’d never play NRL again. On Monday, Cody Ramsey was back on the training field
After 550 days out of the game due to a series of major medical issues that left doctors fearing the worst, the Dragons speedster has taken his first step towards a miracle return.
Analysis
State of Origin
Have NSW set themselves up for another ‘Damien Cook at centre’ fiasco?
The shadow of the specialist hooker replacing Tom Trbojevic with last year’s series on the line looms large over the two Origin sides picked this week.
‘I don’t know if it’s the last time’: Nadal casts doubt on future after defeat
Rafael Nadal is unsure if he will be back next year at Roland-Garros – the tournament he won 14 times – after bowing out in the first round.
‘Good to go’: Hynes allays fitness fears; Trbojevic proud to lead Blues
NSW players arrived at their hotel on Monday afternoon, with Nicho Hynes declaring himself a certain starter at halfback and the new skipper receiving a warm reception.
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State of Origin
‘He’s been ready for a long time’: The moment Maguire knew Edwards was right man for Blues
NSW coach Michael Maguire recalled a passage of play in Dylan Edwards’ performance on Saturday that sealed his decision to choose the Panthers fullback over James Tedesco.
Analysis
State of Origin
Luai might be the most polarising player in NSW. But Maguire needs his belief
The Blues coach wants players who run towards the fire. After weeks of injury carnage, his Origin hopes rest with Luai leading the way.
Have Your Say
Waratahs are not the only problem child in Super Rugby’s dysfunctional family
Rugby Australia must be learning that centralisation means taking on the problems of the franchises, not magically making them disappear.
Paul Cully
Rugby columnist