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What the jury wasn’t told about the missing campers case
Eight hours of former pilot Greg Lynn’s police interview, 5000 secret recordings, and details about his first wife’s death were excluded from his murder trial.
Gregory Lynn found guilty of murdering Carol Clay in missing campers case
A Supreme Court jury has found the former pilot guilty of murdering Clay at a remote alpine campsite in 2020. He was found not guilty of the murder of Russell Hill.
Assange strikes plea deal with US, flies out of UK
A court filing outlines a single criminal count of conspiring to obtain and disclose classified US national defence documents.
Albanese says Kevin Rudd worked on Assange deal
The prime minister has cautiously welcomed the news that Julian Assange could be released, telling caucus members a court proceeding was scheduled after work by Australian government figures.
Antoinette Lattouf’s mediation with ABC fails, dispute to go to Federal Court
The journalist’s termination dispute against the ABC will go to trial after mediation talks ended in a stalemate.
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Development
‘Building materials in the shape of a house’: The $800,000 home not worth $1
The Owen family are at their wit’s end trying to have a Sydney builder resolve dozens of defects on their property. Now the builder is under investigation.
Draft report finds broader failures behind Queensland coal plant explosion
The state will now appoint special advisors to the government-owned operator of the Callide power station, CS Energy, and conduct a review into the business.
Courts release dramatic footage of drunk driver arrest
Last year an officer was filmed repeatedly punching a drunk driver in the face. But new vision shows what happened beforehand.
World’s best airline named as Qantas hits new low in rankings
Qantas has continued to fall in the top 100 rankings at the annual World Airline Awards, dropping out of the top 20.
Opinion
Wellness holidays
Of all the massages I have experienced, this was by far the worst
It wasn’t until the morning after a very strange massage that the reasons why it was so strange became apparent.
Lee Tulloch
Travel columnist
Did Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl really sledge Taylor Swift?
The pop megastar appeared to hit back at a not-so-subtle dig Dave Grohl made at the weekend.
High drama with Australia’s World Cup semi spot hanging by a thread
Australia’s loss to India means their tournament hopes rest with Bangladesh springing an upset … over the side the Australians lost to at the weekend. Follow live.
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Queensland
Former Brisbane chef accused of sexual assault said it was ‘all just a joke’: court
Mitchell James Efeimoff, 34, was charged last month with 18 counts of sexual assault and four counts of unlawful stalking, intimidation or harassment.
Man’s head impaled by wood during boat crash
An off-duty doctor was fortunately on hand to stop the man’s friends from trying to pull the large splinter out of his head.
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City council
Brisbane council warns of bus-system breakdown during 50-cent fare trial
In response, the government says it will negotiate more bus funding, amid fears the lower fares “will bring the whole house of cards tumbling down”.
‘Won’t stop us’: Dutton’s nuclear threat to Qld election winner
The federal LNP leader’s claim that state opposition “won’t stop us rolling out our new energy system” heaps more pressure on his Queensland counterpart, David Crisafulli.
Psychiatrists fear patient confidentiality is being undermined in Qld courts
There is increasing concern that court access to health files may be used to cast doubt on the credibility of rape and sexual assault survivors.
Politics
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US Votes 2024
Prospect of Trump 2.0 is emboldening Coalition on climate change
Donald Trump’s dislike of international climate agreements is well known. But climate scientists fear his return could deal a death blow to any hopes of keeping global warming to manageable levels.
Business
Billion-dollar penalties won’t make groceries cheaper: Metcash boss
The chief executive of IGA operator Metcash has questioned the high penalties proposed.
Opinion
Competition
Apple’s future could be shaped outside the US amid $57b threat in Europe
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
World
Texas woman accused of trying to drown Palestinian-American 3-year-old
Human rights advocates have reported a rise in Islamophobia, anti-Palestinian bias and antisemitism in the US.
Opinion
What most Israelis hope will happen to Netanyahu when the war is over
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Explore
Property
The regional property markets tipped to hit fresh records in the next year
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.
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Title Deeds
Wallaby-turned-financier Jason Little buys $23m 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 Manly-based chief executive of Goodman Australia.
Good Food
Lifestyle
How our exposure to light can predict our risk of diabetes
A new study has found a surprising link between light behaviours and type 2 diabetes.
Culture
Bon appétit! We rank the best on-screen chefs
The Bear has confirmed one indisputable fact: restaurants are the best setting for onscreen drama.
Opinion
Documentaries
Becoming a Celine Dion fan had nothing to do with her songs
Michael Ruffles
Deputy state topic editor
Opinion
WordPlay
Was I unsatisfied or dissatisfied with The Fall Guy?
David Astle
Crossword compiler and ABC Radio Melbourne presenter
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Sport
‘I try to emulate his game’: How tragic brother taught Martin all he knows
Jarred Martin was six years older, 30kg heavier and playing Under-20s for Canberra when he returned home to country Temora and taught his kid brother how to tackle.
Opinion
State of Origin
Billy v Madge: Real reason for ‘glass houses’ sledge
The stage is set for a frosty pre-match press conference in Melbourne.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Former Eels coach meets Perth NRL expansion bid
Brad Arthur’s partner was born and raised in Perth and still has family residing on the west coast.
Analysis
State of Origin
‘Focus on the physical’: Inside the Blues’ emotional bonding session
Roy Masters joined the NSW squad for their jersey presentation and team meeting on Monday evening.
Analysis
ICC Men’s World Cup
A tale of two catches: Fumbled World Cup campaign heralds change
In the two key games, Australia’s fielding, bowling and batting errors were far too numerous.
Italy break Croatian hearts with last-kick equaliser
Croatia face a nervous wait after Mattia Zaccagni cancelled out Luka Modric’s star turn, while Spain’s win means England advance.
‘Hypocritical’: Khawaja wants Australia to end Afghanistan ban
Usman Khawaja believes David Warner will regain the Australian public’s love in retirement.
Have Your Say
The numbers behind Broncos slump, and the axing that could spark change
Brendan Piakura has provided an insight into why he failed to retain his Maroons place, revealing the impact the game’s plateaus could have on young players.
