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The mastermind, the Ghost and the global crime network
A karaoke-loving Sydney man allegedly controlled the underworld’s “unhackable” phone network, relied on by gangsters to plot violence and co-ordinate the global drug trade.
Embattled hospitality giant loses control of five prominent pubs
Receivers and external managers have been appointed at five of pub baron Jon Adgemis’ Sydney hotels, including Oxford House and The Strand Hotel.
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Crime
‘I am a rapist’: Frenchman admits he invited dozens of men to rape his wife
Prosecutors say Dominique Pelicot offered sex with his wife, Gisele Pelicot, on a website and filmed the abuse over several years.
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Wave of exploding pagers in Lebanon, Syria kills at least 8, injures thousands
Officials pointed the finger at Israel in what appeared to be a sophisticated, remote attack that has wounded more than 2700 people.
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Deaths in custody
Tammy Shipley’s final moments in Sydney jail cell recorded on CCTV
Prison officers failed to conduct checks while the Sydney mother fell gravely ill. Warning: this story contains images of an Aboriginal person who has died.
Early signs of a post-debate bounce for Kamala Harris
Surveys found that most viewers thought Harris won – and the winning candidate in post-debate surveys usually gains in the polls.
Of the 900 recommendations for struggling veterans, one stands out
Veterans and their families have the right to ask what will be different about these recommendations.
Dr Alex Lim
Psychiatrist
Administrator vows to get bikies out as CFMEU corruption probe spreads
The troubled union will be the subject of broadening investigations into corruption and wrongdoing.
Opinion
Cost of living
For young people, the great Australian dream now means leaving the country
Phnom Penh is a cool 50.1 per cent cheaper than Melbourne, Bangkok is 41.8 per cent cheaper, and Bali is 36.6 per cent more financially friendly. If you want to save, it’s time to get out of here.
Alexandra Koster
Contributor
The man who wants to turn his kingdom into $29b empire
Phil King’s Regal Partners has pounced after patiently stalking Platinum Asset Management for two years.
‘Effectively blackballed’: Members block Pietersen’s $180,000 bid to join golf club
Joining the exclusive Sunningdale Golf Club is a laborious and expensive process. If one member votes no to an applicant, they are rejected. The former England cricketer has pulled his application.
‘We should be careful with public shaming’: Tim Minchin rethinks his George Pell protest song
Eight years after Come Home (Cardinal Pell) became a viral success, Tim Minchin is no longer convinced that public shaming is the right mechanism for change.
Why the All Blacks don’t care if Schmidt gives Wallabies intel
After hopping from the All Blacks camp last year into the Wallabies head coaching role, Joe Schmidt has fresh intelligence, but will it even be a factor?
‘Imagine breaking that drought’: Jason Ryles lays out his vision for Eels
In his first interview since being appointed Parramatta coach, Jason Ryles reveals his plan for Zac Lomax, Clint Gutherson’s future, and how he intends to steer the club to its first premiership since 1986.
From the ‘gutters of Hinge’ to city of love: How Aussies are dating on holidays
Single people don’t just want to see the sights during their holidays, they also want to see – and date – the people.
ABC news boss derides agenda-driven ‘bullying’ of broadcaster’s staff
In a speech to the Melbourne Press Club, Justin Stevens said some of the criticism heaped on the public broadcaster’s journalists often crosses the line into bullying.
NRL 2024
‘We’ll be hating each other’: Lodge’s showdown with JWH
Few NRL players speak their mind like Matt Lodge, who admitted he had a great bond with Roosters coach Trent Robinson until his contract extension went south.
Cooked Chooks: How Roosters recruit’s first day ended in hospital
Star Roosters signings Dominic Young and Spencer Leniu met their new teammates on an army bootcamp last summer. Thankfully, life at Bondi has improved for both of them since then.
Sydney
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Renewables
‘Rich families don’t need to save money’: The suburbs less likely to have solar
The higher the household income in a postcode area, the less likely the homes are to have solar panels installed.
Former TV host O'Keefe 'lucky to be alive' as bail revoked after OD
Former television host Andrew O'Keefe will remain in custody, which a magistrate said is "the best thing" following his latest arrest and overdose.
‘There was a huge uproar’: Parents ordered not to drink at year 12 formals
External dates are banned while schools say parents can no longer enjoy a glass of wine at graduation events.
Young women confront attackers after horrifying gang rapes
Two women who were teenagers when they were sexually assaulted by three men in a Newcastle Airbnb have told a court the trauma has left them unable to trust.
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Public transport
Cuts to peak-hour trains on two key lines in shake-up of Sydney’s rail timetable
Confidential documents show NSW’s transport agency plans to make the changes on October 20, several weeks after a busy rail line is shut for at least a year.
Politics
Albanese warns corporate chiefs of ‘extreme anti-business’ opposition
The PM has gone on the offensive in a growing row with big business, saying Labor has “stood up for some of Australia’s biggest employers”.
Business
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Jobs
WeightWatchers Australia forced to shed staff as Ozempic effect takes toll
Oprah Winfrey’s break with WeightWatchers this year showed the company’s struggles amid a new generation of weight loss drugs. Now its Australian business is taking a hit.
World
‘Women and babies are dying’: The country falling apart in real time
Even before the typhoon, the UN estimated 18.6 million people out of a total population of 55 million needed humanitarian assistance.
Opinion
The ghosts of 1968 are haunting America, and it will get more spooky
Bruce Wolpe
Senior fellow at the US Studies Centre and former political staffer
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Property
‘A little piece of paradise’: The most affordable sea-change towns
Australia’s most affordable sea-change towns have just been revealed in new data that compares property prices with incomes.
Artarmon designer home that last sold for $1.1m fetches $6.2m at auction
A family who had spent years trying to do a renovation but did not get council approval changed tack.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Opinion
Investment tips
Seven things to talk about before you invest with friends and family
Ask yourself these questions to ensure everyone enjoys the proceeds and the relationship stays intact.
Helen Baker
Culture
Monsters, torture and a week of sex – this 3000-year-old tale has got the lot
The ancient Epic of Gilgamesh was scratched into clay tablets long before paper was invented. Now it’s getting the operatic treatment.
Opinion
Bonds
APRA goes loco on CoCo, sounding the death knell for bank hybrids
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
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Sport
‘Imagine breaking that drought’: Jason Ryles lays out his vision for Eels
In his first interview since being appointed Parramatta coach, Jason Ryles reveals his plan for Zac Lomax, Clint Gutherson’s future, and how he intends to steer the club to its first premiership since 1986.
Why the All Blacks don’t care if Joe Schmidt and the Wallabies know their plays
After hopping from the All Blacks camp last year into the Wallabies head coaching role, Joe Schmidt has fresh intelligence. But will it even be a factor?
Hynes unplugged: Why Sharks star protected himself from inevitable September pile-on
High-profile commentators may be calling for Nicho Hynes’ head, but the Cronulla playmaker is not listening.
Dragons to part ways with CEO, approach South Sydney boss Solly
St George Illawarra will not renew the contract of Ryan Webb after his five years at the helm of the club, which is set to look outside the organisation for a new chief executive.
Freddy, set, go! Fittler unveils plan to stage NRL’s grand final dash for cash
Brad Fittler came up with the concept of staging a 100-metre race on grand final day. Here’s why he thinks the NRL is onto a winner with the event.
Opinion
NRL 2024
Whole new ball-game: Kings owners want to buy share in the Bears
Six years after having his fingers burned buying into St George Illawarra, Paul Smith wants to be involved in rugby league’s next franchise.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
‘We’ll be hating each other on Saturday’: Lodge’s showdown with JWH
Few NRL players speak their mind like Matt Lodge, who also admitted he had a great relationship with Roosters coach Trent Robinson until his contract extension went south.
Have Your Say
Oscar Piastri has shown he can be McLaren No.1 over Lando Norris
Just 39 races into his Formula 1 career, Piastri has already shown his impressive talent. Amid all the talk of team orders, if I was looking at a driver for the future, it would be him.
