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Breaches of ADVOs have risen in the past five years

‘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 search Earlwood after mother gives birth and 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.

‘It is getting worse’: Anne Summers says rise in domestic violence ‘horrific’

Summers pointed to the increasing use of technology to spy on women as one sign of the increase in abuse.

Lord Mayor Clover Moore.

‘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

Scott Morrison references Bible verses during his valedictory speech in February.

Publishing industry data reveals the former PM’s religious memoir has failed to strike a chord with Australian book buyers.

Country Road calls in investigators amid harassment complaints

Country Road Group said it took complaints of harassment, including sexual harassment, very seriously.

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. 

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Charred bodies and screams: Witnesses describe scenes of horror at Rafah camp

Palestinians look at the destruction after an Israeli strike where displaced people were staying in Rafah.

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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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.

Alisha Mangan, with sons Parker, 4, and Riley, 12, discovered generations of her family had carried a relatively common cancer gene mutation.

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

Studies have found that yoga, wall sits and cardiovascular exercise are particularly helpful for lowering 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.

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

Falling completions indicated housing markets would continue to be hit with supply pressure.

Two key statistics indicate that Australia’s housing affordability crisis will continue to worsen, even as governments scramble to ease supply constraints.

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
Andrew Webster

Chief Sports Writer

Actor and singer Maya Hawke.

‘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.

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Damien Cook was used at centre for the Blues.
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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.

Nicho Hynes.

‘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

The pro-development YIMBY Sydney group is preparing for the September elections.

Meet 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.

‘It was beautiful … then they put all these flats up’

Turrella, NSW

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

Commuters face major disruptions to light rail services on Wednesday.

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

Two were killed in the crash.

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 leaves the NSW Supreme Court on Monday.

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.

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All bidders who contested the auction intended to live in the home.

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.

Almost a dozen buyers registered to bid on the home that had been owned since 1990.

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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Queensland picked Israel Folau. Why wouldn’t NSW pick Joseph Suaalii?

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.

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Cody Ramsey returned to training with the Dragons on Monday.

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.

Damien Cook was used at centre for the Blues.

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.

PARIS, FRANCE - MAY 27: Rafael Nadal of Spain waves to the crowd as he walks off after his defeat by Alexander Zverev of Germany in the Men’s Singles first round match on Day Two of the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros on May 27, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

‘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.

Nicho Hynes.

‘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.

‘He’s been ready for a long time’: The moment Maguire knew Edwards was right man for Blues

‘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.

Jarome Luai.

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.

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