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‘Another landslide can happen’: PNG scrambles to stop further tragedy
Authorities fear a second landslide and a disease outbreak are looming at the remote scene of Papua New Guinea’s mass-casualty disaster.
- by David Rising
Australia news LIVE: Wong calls Israeli airstrikes ‘horrific and unacceptable’; Albanese government launches violence against women review
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged a ‘tragic mistake’ had been made after an Israeli airstrike triggered a fire that officials say killed 45 people in Gaza.
- by Josefine Ganko and Lachlan Abbott
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Around the clubs
Penrith seek cap relief after May stand-down; Trindall back for Sharks after DUI
Taylan May is unlikely to play again this season after pleading not guilty to domestic violence charges, while Cronulla’s Brayden Trindall will return following his own off-field dramas.
- by Dan Walsh, Adrian Proszenko and Michael Chammas
Opinion
Workplace safety
A tawdry tale of how Nine became its own headline
Why is it taking so long for companies to understand that ensuring their workforces are safe from sexual predators is an occupational health and safety issue?
- by Elizabeth Knight
$4 million in four days: Why the ‘Matildas effect’ isn’t slowing down
The two friendlies against China have been sold out for weeks, and an average crowd of 50,000 has watched their last 12 matches on home soil.
- by Vince Rugari
Bolt-action shotgun police say killed campers shown to jury
A ballistics expert has told a jury the shotgun police allege was used to murder campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay would be difficult to fire accidentally.
- by Erin Pearson
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Domestic violence
Inside the ADVO hearing that could have saved a two-year-old boy
The Lismore man last week killed his two-year-old son Rowan, and himself, in a murder-suicide that shocked the state.
- by Sally Rawsthorne
The film even its director hasn’t seen
The documentary Eno is “remixed” for every screening, giving viewers a unique experience.
- by Bernard Zuel
Opinion
University
What’s the point of going to uni? It’s a question I’m still asking
I had gone to school with people who thought tertiary education was something to be admired. What surprised me, when I actually arrived, was how pointless the whole thing seemed.
- by Flynn Shan Benson
Worried you’ll nod off during this eight-hour show? You won’t be alone
Just as in real life, REST happens between 9pm and 5am. Audiences can even wear their PJs.
- by John Bailey
From top shelf to bargain bins: Shoppers downgrade their tipple
High inflation and aggressive interest rate rises have left the nation’s retail sector facing its worst outlook in generations.
- by Shane Wright
Opinion
Discrimination
No, you can’t wear a tail to work and expect to keep your job
What you do on the weekend is entirely your own business, but as an employment lawyer, I can assure you that you cannot dress as a furry at work and expect legal protection.
- by Paul O'Halloran
‘I want answers’: Daughter of Floreat killer warned police about ‘imminent threat to our lives’
Mark Bombara’s daughter Ariel Bombara says serious concerns about her father and his guns were raised with WA Police multiple times in the lead up to the murders.
- by Rebecca Peppiatt
Giles to urgently review decisions allowing some foreign criminals to stay
The immigration minister has been under fire from the Coalition over a ministerial direction he made in January last year that has been linked to several AAT decisions.
- by Angus Thompson
Second Nine manager resigned amid complaints of inappropriate touching
The head of publicity at Stan quit amid claims of bullying and touching staff, the AFR has reported.
- by Jordan Baker
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Missing person
Mystery deepens over woman believed to have given birth at Sydney river as police leave site
Police have urged the mother to visit a hospital immediately, as detectives were unsuccessful in their initial search for the woman and her newborn baby.
- by Clare Sibthorpe and Jordan Baker
Updated
World markets
Gold miners buoy ASX; retail spending edges higher
The ASX is marking time after a quiet night on international markets. The US sharemarket was closed for the Memorial Day holiday and the UK for a bank holiday.
- by Jessica Yun
Updated
Courts
Kallista Mutten denies killing daughter Charlise behind chicken shed
Charlise Mutten’s mother has denied shooting her nine-year-old daughter dead behind a chicken shed in the Blue Mountains or that messages from a “higher power” had told her to kill her daughter.
- by Sarah McPhee
Analysis
Endangered species
Why can’t Forestry find any gliders, when everyone else can?
It has all the ingredients of a Monty Python sketch: bureaucrats shuffling around a forest looking for nocturnal animals in the middle of the day.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Opinion
Sharemarket
Wall Street is changing its trade clocks. Here’s how it could cost you
The US and three other countries are halving the time for settling deals from two days to one. That will increase costs, and make it harder for international investors to buy into the world’s largest economy.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Analysis
Home loans
Rise of the ‘gran bank’: Why helping grandkids buy a home could cost you
The bank of mum and dad may be one of the biggest lenders in Australia, but older generations are helping out too – sometimes at their own peril.
- by Rachel Lane
Opinion
State of Origin
Inside the Blues campaign: Why Maguire wants the spirit of ’85
The NSW coach has called on past glories to inspire his team for the 2024 State of Origin series.
- by Roy Masters
One stat and six charts show why Edwards replaced Tedesco as the NSW No.1
Looking purely at the numbers this season, not a lot separates Dylan Edwards and James Tedesco. But there’s one area where Blues coach Michael Maguire believes the Penrith fullback can revolutionise his attack.
- by Adam Pengilly
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Comedy
The Cleaner turns gruesome tragedy into hilarity in this cameo-filled comedy
UK funnyman Greg Davies plays a crime-scene cleaner who can’t help getting involved with the oddballs he encounters on the job.
- by Ben Pobjie
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Private schools
Exclusive NSW girls’ school embroiled in ugly dispute
The fate of Australia’s oldest and most respected “creative community” looks uncertain, with long-term staff set to lose their jobs.
- by Andrew Hornery
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Architecture
How to make the most of small spaces without upsetting the neighbours
For these three architects, being good neighbours was more than being professional – it was personal.
- by Julie Power
Why Michael Jackson offered to pay $37,000 for one of these hats
Hats from leading designers are commanding serious dosh and are becoming more popular in the eyes of collectors.
- by Stephen Crafti
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Missing person
Divers called in after woman gave birth on banks of Cooks River, then disappeared
Police were searching ovals, streets and water on Tuesday morning after they found evidence of a birth on the banks of the inner west’s river, sparking a desperate search for mother and child.
- by Jordan Baker
This ‘Russian’ woman loves China. Too bad she’s a deepfake of an unrelated Australian
The videos are often labelled with hashtags such as “Russian beauty” and the women describe how accomplished Chinese men are.
- by Vivian Wang and Siyi Zhao
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.
- by Hiba Yazbek and Abu Bakr Bashir
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
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.
- by Tia Goldenberg
Poland to clamp down on Russian diplomats’ movement
Relations between Poland and Russia have deteriorated sharply since Moscow sent tens of thousands of troops into neighbouring Ukraine in February 2022.
- by Anna Wlodarczak-Semczuk
The exiled Chinese tycoon with links to Trump’s inner circle accused of $1.5 billion fraud
The case involves the intriguing background and wealth of Guo Wengui, a billionaire who amassed a strong following criticising the Chinese government.
- by Ava Benny-Morrison
Forget the stereotypical ballet taskmaster – this director’s leaving a different legacy
From student to director, Lisa Pavane’s storied 46-year journey with the Australian Ballet School is drawing to a close.
- by John Bailey
‘I still have impostor syndrome’: The chaos of Maya Hawke
Yes, her dad’s Ethan Hawke and her mum’s Uma Thurman. But Maya Hawke is creating thoughtful work on her own terms – including her new album, Chaos Angel.
- by Robert Moran
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Sydney councils
‘I want to keep going’: Clover Moore seeks sixth term as Sydney lord mayor
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.
- by Michael Koziol
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.
- by Michael Chammas
The northern beaches brothers who won from Woolies’ $590m bet on pets
Woolworths’ acquisition of a major stake in PETstock has yielded a third beneficiary, PetO, which has its own ambitions of being a major player in the pet store landscape.
- by Jessica Yun
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.
- by Peter Hartcher
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Domestic violence
‘I’m not going to stop until she’s dead’: Rising number of men ignore domestic violence orders
A teenage boy found his father holding a brick over his unconscious mother two weeks after his mother had sought the ADVO against her husband.
- by Clare Sibthorpe and Nigel Gladstone
Unprecedented building cost blowouts leave city dwellers in the lurch
Two key statistics indicate that Australia’s housing affordability crisis will continue to worsen, even as governments scramble to ease supply constraints.
- by Jemimah Clegg
Opinion
Social media
A social media ban for under-16s won’t work. Here’s what will
Calls have been growing louder for age limits to be raised from 13 to 16. To add to the momentum, some say a ban is the only way to protect our kids. But is it?
- by Nicole Jameson
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Roads
More trucks on roads feared as long-promised freight hub in Melbourne’s west put on ice
Premier Jacinta Allan once said the Western Intermodal Freight Terminal should be the ‘first cab off the rank’ to be built. Her government has deferred it indefinitely.
- by Kieran Rooney
‘He was absolutely shocked’: The moment Alisha told her dad he’d passed on mutation linked to female cancers
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.
- by Wendy Tuohy
‘I don’t know if it’s the last time,’ says Nadal after losing in first round at Roland-Garros
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.
- by Marc McGowan
‘He was law-abiding, until he wasn’t’: How murderer of WA women owned 13 guns
The Perth man who murdered two innocent women inside their suburban home on Friday was a licensed gun owner, it has been revealed.
- by Heather McNeill
Unwanted history made as Saville joins Australia’s Roland-Garros casualty ward
There are no women left in the Roland-Garros draw after Daria Saville joined Ajla Tomljanovic in suffering a first-round exit on the second day of the claycourt major.
- by Marc McGowan
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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 remote Enga province.
Nine’s newly appointed news boss admits culture of power games
Fiona Dear addressed a growing staff revolt in the television newsroom over allegations of lecherous and toxic behaviour by her predecessor Darren Wick.
- by Jordan Baker and Jacqueline Maley
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.
- by Dan Walsh
Exclusive
Gas
‘No shortage’: Producers reject minister’s gas supply claim
Victoria’s gas companies have declared there is no shortage of local reserves to fill impending shortfalls.
- by Mike Foley
Exclusive
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.
- by Matthew Knott
The man trying to knock NIMBYs off your council
An army of people saying Yes In My Backyard will be deployed across Sydney in a bid to get more pro-housing councillors elected.
- by Anthony Segaert
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.
- by Kerrie O'Brien
Country Road calls in investigators amid harassment, bullying complaints
The fashion retailer has launched an independent investigation after staff said it did not adequately handle their sexual harassment and bullying complaints.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey
As it happened: Rental inflation expected to soar; Ukraine still waiting for urgent shipment of Australian coal
‘Extraordinary’ numbers signal years of pain for renters, Ukraine pleads with Penny Wong for urgent coal shipment and the migration debate continues.
- by Josefine Ganko and Caroline Schelle
Beware the distracting charge of equivalence
Israel and Hamas may not be equivalent, but their actions may be.
Ginnivan says coach Mitchell picked his brain to plot Hawks win
Although he says he sometimes had to don an “invisible cloak” at Collingwood, Hawthorn’s Jack Ginnivan says his three years at the Magpies did teach him how to win close games; intel he is now sharing with Hawks coach Sam Mitchell.
- by Jon Pierik