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Trial by Water podcast
A new investigative podcast about one of Australia’s most controversial cases.
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‘A lovely little girl’: Nine-year-old Charlise’s fateful Christmas holiday
Charlise Mutten’s grandparents put her on a plane to visit her mother Kallista Mutten and her mother’s fiance Justin Stein for Christmas. She never came home.
‘No justification’: Rich clubs given $500m in tax breaks
Just 5 per cent of clubs received half of the $1 billion in gambling tax concessions granted to clubs in 2022-23.
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Kyle Sandilands
‘Mad Witches’ urge advertisers to boycott ‘VileKyle’ Sandilands
An online activist group is pushing for an advertising boycott of Kyle Sandilands and Jackie O as the shock jocks expand their show into Melbourne.
The suburbs where an apartment costs more than a house
The price buyers are willing to pay for units with views, little maintenance and proximity to amenities.
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Title Deeds
Former Wallaby Jason Little buys $23 million Bondi Beach ‘shell’
The two-storey penthouse opposite the beach is yet to be built, but once completed it is expected to be a downsizer for the ex-Wallaby.
Driver charged after Sydney landscaper killed in alleged road rage incident
Rhyce Harding was on his way to work when police believe he was involved in an argument with another motorist. A man has now been charged with manslaughter.
Dutton’s put everything on the line – except one thing
Peter Dutton has bet the Coalition’s electoral future on nuclear power. Will it be a triumph or an electoral suicide note akin to John Hewson’s Fightback?
Opinion
Opinion
Nuclear power plan has a distinct Soviet flavour
The Liberal Party’s nuclear manifesto is a peculiar fit for the party of free enterprise, private investment and entrepreneurialism.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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Trial by Water
Revenge was the motive but nobody got a psych report into Farquharson
Experts question how the prosecution could have argued convicted child-killer Robert Farquharson was driven by revenge and not sought evidence to back that up.
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NRL 2024
Dean Young emerges as shock contender for Eels coaching job
Most pundits felt the bid to succeed Brad Arthur was a race in two. However, Dean Young, armed with an endorsement from Wayne Bennett, is also a leading candidate.
Moment of truth: Can Ariarne Titmus make history in Paris?
The women’s 400 metres freestyle final will be one of the Games’ most anticipated races – here’s why.
Navigating sex after divorce: ‘How has this become a thing?’
Grey divorce is on the rise, meaning increasing number of divorcees are also dating again – often after decades of being out of the game.
Analysis
World elections
Masked crusader: Can Kylian Mbappe really stop the rise of the far-right in France?
As Europe was swept up in Euros football fever, France’s superstar captain warned that his country had reached a critical moment in history.
Woman takes boyfriend to tribunal after he fails to take her to airport
The woman involved had arranged to be picked up by the man, who she was in a relationship with, but he never arrived to collect her.
When I needed help, Qantas was the very opposite of helpful
Wheelchair-bound reader Alice Neal was disappointed by the service offered by Qantas.
Recipe collection
Weekend brunch
Crepe expectations: Five great pancake toppings to make this weekend
Crepes are a weekend favourite. Here’s a selection of sweet and savoury toppings to choose from.
Prison riots, boy band covers: The Minions’ most bananas moments
These round yellow creatures have mastered the art of capturing our attention (and our money). Which of their antics won us over the most?
NRL 2024
What makes Cameron Murray an instant Origin selection?
The Rabbitohs captain spent six weeks on the sidelines injured, but all NSW coach Michael Maguire needed was to watch his first game back last week to pick him for Origin II.
Analysis
Is Connor Watson, pound-for-pound, the NRL’s most valuable player?
Salary cap management is all about value. So what price do you put on players who can change a game in 20 minutes?
Sydney
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Crime
Rapist involved in Balding murder back behind bars just days after his release
Serial sex offender Wayne Wilmot who was part of the gang that abducted, raped and murdered bank teller Janine Balding, is accused of breaching his supervision order.
Navy pulls rank as repairs to defective warship add to Manly ferry woes
The return of one of Sydney’s largest ferries has been delayed by a year due to a Spanish-built warship jumping the queue for a dry docking at Garden Island.
‘The bomb factory’: Living in the shadow of Sydney’s nuclear reactor
Australia’s only nuclear reactor, on the suburban outskirts of Sydney, hints at the risks of large-scale nuclear power.
The Sydney beaches that lost 20 metres of sand as big swells return
A big swell this week has stolen much of the bonus sand deposited on the coastline during a relatively calm winter last year.
‘Always on my mind’: Officer who stopped Bondi Junction attacker pays tribute to victims
Inspector Amy Scott, who received a bravery award on Friday, says the six stabbing victims and other first responders should be at the forefront of our thinking.
WEEKEND READS
The controversial Olympic call that kickstarted modern timekeeping
A judge’s decision in a 1960 swimming final saw an Aussie win gold – and sounded the starting buzzer on the whiz-bang tech used at the Olympics today.
Modern Guru
After 42 years of teaching, I’ve grown to dislike people and want me-time. OK?
You’ve earned the right to dislike humanity for the rest of your life, writes our Modern Guru.
Politics
Liberals, Nationals split over support for big wind and solar
Liberals insist they want more renewables, while leading Nationals are calling for tougher rules on wind and solar projects.
Opinion
Nuclear energy
Dutton’s nuclear plan contains a fib, but there’s also a fact in its favour
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
Business
Microsoft, Macquarie pump billions into power hungry data centres
The global heavyweights are joining with Goodman Group and ploughing billions of dollars into new data centre developments.
World
When the only escape from war is to buy a way out
For many Palestinians, securing approval to leave is possible only after raising thousands of dollars to pay middlemen or an Egyptian company.
Opinion
UK election
I mentored the next British PM. Here’s what Australians need to know about him
Geoffrey Robertson
Human rights barrister and author
Opinion
Thank you, Mr Dutton. With Lithgow going nuclear, the Shamrocks dare to dream
'Rampaging' Roy Slaven
Retired sportsman, expert commentator
Frighten kids from social media? That would be a free ad to lure them
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
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Property
The regional property markets tipped to hit fresh records
The COVID-era tree- and sea-change boom is over, but some states can expect to see their regional house price markets improve in the next year.
The Australian cities that are tipped to crack house price records next year
Despite higher rates, property prices are tipped to grow to new highs, but not all capitals will keep up.
Good Food
Lifestyle
How to get into trail running, whether you’re a runner or not
Maybe you’re new to running, or maybe you’ve been pounding the pavement for years. Here’s what you need to know before taking off on the trails.
Culture
Grave robbers, body snatchers and the history of Australian museums
Seven museums have confirmed the number of stolen remains and artefacts they have in storage. Another says it would be too sensitive to say.
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NRL 2024
Sydney’s mini Magic Round: Tigers, Rabbitohs to move games for Indigenous celebration
The proposal, which is now being considered by the NRL, is for the Roosters, Rabbitohs and Tigers to host games against other teams from within the Eora nation.
The Fitz Files
Gambling
What new TAB boss Gillon McLachlan really said – straight from the horse’s mouth
The former AFL chief may have baffled with BS when spruiking his new gambling role, but Iet me put it in plain English.
Exclusive
NRL 2024
Dean Young emerges as shock contender for Eels coaching job
Most pundits felt the bid to succeed Brad Arthur was a race in two. However, Dean Young, armed with an endorsement from Wayne Bennett, is also a leading candidate.
Life after Buddy: How Swans have learned to share the workload
Sydney have overhauled their attacking strategy since the retirement of Lance Franklin. Now, goals and forward pressure come from every part of the ground.
Opinion
Drugs in sport
Chinese doping scandal has muddied the waters for clean athletes in Paris
Athletes lining up at next month’s Olympics, with no known doping skeletons in the closet, face a harsh reality of the unknown unknowns.
Darren Kane
Sports Columnist
‘Speed, size, power and aggression’: Why Maroons should fear Mitchell and Crichton
Gene Miles and Mal Meninga. Justin Hodges and Greg Inglis. Now NSW have rolled out their most physically imposing centre pairing yet.
Analysis
AFL 2024
Five burning questions ahead of the second Sydney derby of the AFL season
The Swans are flying without a care in the world, while the Giants would love another win to help get their season back on track. We take a closer look at Saturday’s huge clash.
Have Your Say
‘I was going to throw red wine in his face’: Boomers coach Goorjian’s staunch defence of Giddey
The national men’s basketball coach insists the point-guard has come out the other side of the scandal that has shadowed him this NBA season.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
