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‘Leader of the Pack’: Inmate allegedly led child sex abuse ring from prison
An inmate at a NSW jail allegedly directed a group of prisoners who called themselves “The Pack” to create and share child sexual abuse material.
Global manhunt over alleged Sydney gangland murder plot
Rafat Alameddine and John Bayssari are wanted for allegedly conspiring to murder their gangland rival, Ibrahem Hamze, pictured centre, in a foiled North Sydney assassination attempt.
Doctor pleads guilty to taking intimate photos of patients
A junior doctor took intimate photos of patients and secretly filmed his colleagues getting changed at a major regional NSW hospital for sexual pleasure, court documents have revealed.
Opinion
Russia-Ukraine war
The US wants to avoid World War III, so Ukraine has no choice but attack
Since the end of the Cold War, Western nations have largely been able to assume a posture of strategic timidity. Ukraine doesn’t have that choice.
Mick Ryan
Military leader and strategist
Harris agrees to first prime-time interview amid criticism she’s been ‘hiding’
While Pulp Fiction director Quentin Tarantino has urged the vice president to keep avoiding the media, Harris will sit down with running mate Tim Walz.
Opinion
World markets
Why China is so scared of a bubble
The collapse of China’s property market nearly four years ago continues to reverberate within the country’s economy, leading to some panicky and unusual responses from Beijing.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
‘Boycott’ threat as LGBTQ fury grows over Labor census decision
Teal independent MPs and Victorian Labor have joined a growing chorus of progressive voices demanding Anthony Albanese reverse a call not to count gender and sexual diversity.
Updated
Crime
Footage shows man fleeing park where baby was attacked with hot ‘coffee’
The nine-month-old baby suffered serious burns as a result of the random, unprovoked attack, police said.
‘Godsend’: Australia wins support for policing pact to counter China
Anthony Albanese has locked in support for a far-ranging Pacific policing pact designed to counter China’s growing security presence in the region.
Woolworths profit falls as it grapples with unhappy customers
The grocery giant pivoted to lower prices for value-conscious shoppers amid cost-of-living pressures, while shareholders have been rewarded with a special dividend.
McLachlan scraps Tabcorp’s strategy after $1.4b shock loss
New Tabcorp boss Gillon McLachlan has vowed to overhaul the wagering company’s strategy, and warns it will continue to be hit by softer trading conditions as its share price tanked.
Review
Bronte
‘Make a mess’: This beachside bolthole puts the fun into fine dining
Head chef Luke Churchill’s menu is simultaneously serious and playful, running from sultry little snacks to big-ticket, kick-up-your-heels items.
Exclusive
Just open
‘It’s my last restaurant’, Neil Perry vows as he opens Chinese-inspired 240-seater
Three-level venue Song Bird is an ode to Sydney’s Cantonese restaurants, with an opening menu that leans heavily on classics.
Opinion
Air travel
Move over, Ryanair – another airline is coming up with some wild ideas
It’s not easy for airlines to top the headline-grabbing antics of Ryanair, but one carrier managed to do it recently.
Ben Groundwater
Travel writer
The new album from this superstar is pop at its most fun, fizzy and sex-forward
On Short n’ Sweet, Sabrina Carpenter leans all the way into her bawdy brand of frothy pop.
Florida crazies and moral reflection - it’s Vince Vaughn’s Bad Monkey
The Hollywood star plays a suspended cop seeking redemption in this darkly comic adaptation of Carl Hiaasen’s mystery novel.
NRL 2024
Updated
Latrell ‘doesn’t really know’ what he was doing in photo with white powder
The Rabbitohs star was summoned to an early morning meeting at South Sydney’s headquarters to explain his off-field behaviour.
Rooster for life: Tedesco eyes third title, contract extension
The Roosters captain is 31 but backs himself to continue playing for another three or four years.
Sydney
This new restaurant is loved by inner westies. Locals aren’t happy about its latest plans
A restaurant’s plan to lease a 30-square-metre patch of dirt in a Newtown park has reignited debate about gentrification and “privatisation” of public spaces.
Guilty verdict after woman’s horrifying rape ordeal inside The Star
A jury has found Joel Fitzpatrick Burtt repeatedly sexually assaulted the woman inside the hotel in Pyrmont in 2022.
‘I’m not going anywhere’: Ex-CFMEU boss Darren Greenfield’s big day out
The former secretary of the NSW CFMEU began his day with a court mention for bribery charges, and was a hero by lunchtime.
Nine’s Ben Fordham breached broadcast rules with Uber deal
The media watchdog says the top-rating breakfast radio host failed to properly disclose a commercial deal with the ride-share giant.
Analysis
Interest rates
Respite for first home buyers as Sydney and Melbourne markets cool
Analysts expect the Sydney and Melbourne property markets to cool for the remainder of this year, giving those looking to get into the market more time.
Paris Paralympics 2024
‘Scooter’ Patterson’s aiming for more than gold in Paris
Grant ‘Scooter’ Patterson is a much-loved member of Australia’s Paralympic swimming team – and he’s gunning for his first gold medal.
How a vision-impaired gold medallist will help Australians get the full picture at Paralympics
Para-cycling gold medallist Felicity Johnson is about to break new ground in commentary.
Politics
Exclusive
Aged care
$5b gone: The other housing crisis crippling Baby Boomers
A funding crisis is tipped to leave older Australians without thousands of aged care places as operators warn of financial pressures that will force them to close more homes than they build.
Business
Opinion
Money psychology
Be sensible, keep it simple: Lessons learned after 24 years in personal finance
Navigating personal finances is trickier than ever, making reliable reporting even more important.
John Collett
Personal finance editor
World
Fresh indictment filed against Donald Trump in January 6 case
The new indictment removes a section for which the Supreme Court in a 6-3 opinion last month said Trump was entitled to immunity from.
Opinion
Every PM faces one real test. This is Albo’s moment to be up there with Howard
Tim Costello
Senior fellow at the Centre for Public Christianity
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Property
Where luxury home values are rising fastest, and where they’ve stalled
Luxury property prices are still holding up in Australia, despite a slowdown elsewhere in the world triggered by rising interest rates.
Half a house with panoramic ocean views in Bronte sells for $13m
More than half-a-dozen buyers registered to bid on the deceased estate, which increased 34 times in value since it last sold for $375,000 in 1993.
Good Food
Lifestyle
This pot of gold is one of the most nourishing things you can eat, plus it’s cheap and easy to make
A rich, long-simmered bone broth is the secret to these nourishing, big-flavoured dishes.
Culture
The Gina Rinehart effect: billionaire gives Driza-Bone a ‘softer’ look
The mining magnate’s surprise turn as a fashion designer has been revealed, with help from some Olympians. But will her vision prove a hit with customers?
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NRL off-field behaviour
Latrell Mitchell ‘doesn’t really know’ what he was doing in white powder photo
The Rabbitohs superstar was summoned to an early morning meeting at South Sydney’s headquarters to explain his off-field behaviour.
Matildas, Socceroos to remain on Network 10 for next five years
Football Australia has sealed a new five-year broadcast deal for the national teams with Paramount Australia - but most of the Matildas’ next two major tournaments will be put behind a paywall.
‘I’m starting to enjoy my footy again’: The Tahs playmaker thriving in New Zealand
Re-signed Waratahs five-eighth Tane Edmed is earning rave reviews for his form in the NPC and is setting his sights on a Wallabies call-up.
Giant-killer Kokkinakis making up for lost time at US Open, de Minaur prevails
Five more Australians have progressed to the second round at the US Open, including Thanasi Kokkinakis who stunned the 11th seed in New York.
‘He’s worth every cent’: Teammates back Trbojevic after attempt to hand back salary
Manly superstar volunteered to take a pay cut as a goodwill gesture after his latest injury, but his teammates say his value to the team can’t be measured in dollars.
All-Sydney qualifying final is racing towards a sell-out. But AFL won’t move it to Homebush
“Very limited” tickets remain for the blockbuster showdown between the Swans and Giants, but the league says will not consider moving the fixture from the SCG.
What do Nawaqanitawase, Hynes and Haas have in common?
Mark Nawaqanitawase, Nicho Hynes and Payne Haas have all been named in jersey No.22 for their respective clubs in round 26. In each case, it signals NRL action sooner than expected.
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From a 2.46m tall volleyballer to a bear attack survivor: Ten must-watch Paralympic events
The Paris Paralympics will feature some of the best athletes in the world – here are some highlights to look forward to.
