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‘Serious interference’: Watchdog could investigate Dutton over terror leader’s detainment

Abdul Nacer Benbrika and Peter Dutton.

A Supreme Court judge has referred the detainment of terrorist Abdul Nacer Benbrika to the national security watchdog over Home Affairs’ failure to disclose expert reports.

Missing campers’ accused killer, Gregory Lynn, set to give evidence

A jury has been told the former pilot will be the only witness for the defence after prosecutors closed their case in the Supreme Court on Wednesday.

ABC boss condemns ‘unacceptable’ sexual harassment survey findings

An internal survey found 13 per cent of respondents reported they had been sexually harassed in the past two years, and one-quarter said they were bullied.

Senator Fatima Payman.

Labor senator Fatima Payman quits party committee in further sign of isolation

The senator also stepped down from two parliamentary foreign affairs committees last week after comments accusing Israel of conducting a “genocide” in Gaza.

TV report card: The best shows of the year so far

M/S index pic - mid-year TV report card

You don’t get a good start to the streaming television year just because there are some great scripted shows on offer. What you need is the right viewing mix.

The one destination no traveller can ever be fully prepared for

Nothing quite prepares you for Antarctica.

There’s an astonishing prep list before you can even set foot on the White Continent. But, in this harsh environment, even the most prepared can expect the unexpected.

Banknotes featuring Charles will be rare as cash is no longer king

Financial and environmental considerations mean new British notes bearing King Charles’ portrait will be few and far between for some time.

Hunter Biden’s own memoir played back to narrate his spiral into addiction

Hunter Biden arrives at court with his wife, Melissa Cohen Biden.

It ended with bitter written words: expletive-laced, panicked texts to Hallie Biden, his brother’s widow and his one-time girlfriend, berating her for disposing of his handgun.

The ski season opens this weekend. It could be one of the last

A skier at Perisher in NSW last August.

Skiing and snowboarding could disappear in Australia by 2080 at all but two resorts if changes aren’t made.

Kamahl to fight charge of intimidating woman on mental health grounds

The 89-year-old entertainer is accused of intimidating a 38-year-old woman in two text messages.

Clockwise from top left: Whoopi Goldberg as Deloris and local stars Casey Donovan, Rhonda Burchmore and Genevieve Lemon.

Sister Act became a musical, but someone forgot to tell Whoopi Goldberg

Award-winning composer Alan Menken remembers the first time he met Whoopi Goldberg and explains why his “Razzie” didn’t really worry him.

30 minutes from go to wow: Char siu pork skewers with cucumber and sesame salad

Char sui pork skewers with cucumber and sesame salad.

These stickily glazed pork skewers bundled into Chinese pancakes are a speedy meal that’s bound to please.

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So Laura Tingle has been outed as ‘partisan’? What nonsense

The ABC does not have the luxury of defiantly ignoring accusations of bias, but this News Corp initiated pile-on is absurd.

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The case against Robert Farquharson.
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A review system for criminal cases is a crucial protection worth considering

The Age’s investigation of the Robert Farquharson case puts a strong argument for an independent body similar to the Criminal Cases Review Commission in Britain and New Zealand.

This is what Farquharson told police happened following the crash that killed his three boys. Before this investigation, it had never been seen outside the courtrooms where he was convicted.
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Watch Farquharson’s police interview, for the first time outside of a courtroom

Following the crash that killed his three boys, this is what Robert Farquharson told police. Before this investigation, it had never been seen outside the courtrooms where he was convicted.

Victoria

Greens councillor Angelica Panopoulos has described the affordable housing offering at the TAFE site redevelopment as “pathetic”.

This former TAFE site will feature 10% affordable apartments. A councillor says that’s ‘pretty pathetic’

Merri-bek council says what the state government is spruiking is no different to what’s already on offer in Melbourne’s north.

Victoria set up an offset account to save money. Then it went into the red

Treasurer Tim Pallas and Premier Jacinta Allan.

An account meant to help drive down Victoria’s borrowing costs was instead put into overdraft, forcing the government to find hundreds of millions of dollars to repay it by the end of this financial year – and possibly billions in the next.

After an eight-year fight, this tower in Camberwell gets the green light

An artist’s impression of the project to be built at Camberwell Junction following City of Boroondara approval. The Aerial building can be seen to the right.

The development’s approval could pave the way for more high-rise buildings in the area.

He pleaded with his son to give boxing a break. Three months later the teenager was dead

George Diamond died in February 2019.

George Diamond had weeks of concussion symptoms after a head knock at his boxing gym, but despite the concerns of family he returned to the ring.

Lynn admits using missing camper’s cash to avoid raising police suspicion

Gregory Lynn has pleaded not guilty.

In a recorded interview, Greg Lynn said that after hiding Russell Hill and Carol Clay’s bodies, he bought petrol with $40 stolen from Hill’s wallet.

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MediSecure has been working with cyber and forensic experts from McGrathNicol Advisory.

Cyberattack target MediSecure enters voluntary administration

The national prescription delivery service provider, which was victim to a cyberattack that compromised personal health information, will face its creditors later this month.

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Tom Lynch is set to return for Dustin Martin’s 300th match.

Injured Tom Lynch will be back for Dusty’s 300th

After half a season of carnage and struggle on the field, champion forward Tom Lynch is slated to return for Dustin Martin’s 300th game.

Alex de Minaur shows rare emotion as he records another win at the 2024 Roland-Garros tournament.
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‘Being a defender wasn’t going to cut it’: The numbers behind the Demon’s world-class weaponry

Alex de Minaur’s transformation from admired also-ran into world-beating top-10 star has captured the attention of a sporting nation. This is how he has done it.

Manchester City won a record fourth consecutive Premier League crown last month.

Facing 115 charges, Manchester City are suing the Premier League. Here’s why

Within a 165-page legal document, the four-time defending Premier League champions claim they are being unlawfully targeted by rivals to stifle their success.

James Tedesco will wear the No. 1 jersey, not the No. 21 after being a late addition.

State of Origin I tips: Experts analyse the series opener

NSW coach Michael Maguire is out to prove a point with a new-look team for game one in Sydney. Will new skipper Jake Trbojevic and his Blues have what it takes to draw first blood?

Djokovic’s bid for a record 25th major title is on hold amid fears he may also miss Wimbledon.

Djokovic pulls out of French Open, De Minaur avoids clash with world No.1

Djokovic aggravated a right knee problem during his win over Francisco Cerundolo, which was reported less than 24 hours later to be a torn medial meniscus.

Alex de Minaur’s super fan, 14-year-old Paul.

‘He’s a legend, right?’: The French teen superfan driving de Minaur at Roland-Garros

A 14-year-old Parisian named Paul has become Alex de Minaur’s lucky charm at the French Open and will be there for the Demon’s practice session and his quarter-final against Alexander Zverev.

Adam Scott looks set to miss the US Open in 2024.

Scott’s 23-year streak in major strife as fellow Aussie sinks star

Adam Scott hasn’t missed a major tournament since 2001 but ice-cold nerves from a compatriot in a US Open qualifying event may have ended the run.

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