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Crime
The horrific Sydney pub attack that changed a woman’s life
It started as a normal night at work for a young bartender, it ended with a savage attack by a drunk and aggressive customer.
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Australia votes
Revealed: The TV presenter looking to take on Zali Steggall in Warringah
After more than a decade with Tabcorp, endurance swimmer Jaimee Rogers has lodged her nomination forms with the Liberal Party intending to win back the blue-ribbon electorate.
Opinion
Inflation
We are more miserable now than during the height of the pandemic. This is why
The Misery Index, which measures economic distress felt by everyday people, is higher now than it was during the COVID-19 era.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
‘I felt like a zombie’: Tony Armstrong on why he quit ABC News Breakfast
Tony Armstrong has joined Lisa Millar as the second high-profile departure from ABC News Breakfast in as many months - so where to now for Aunty’s flagship morning TV program?
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Education
The map that reveals Sydney’s flight from public primary schools
Public primary schools have more than 20,000 fewer enrolments than five years ago. It’s not all because of a switch to private schools.
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Crime
Marrickville stabbing victim identified as popular rugby league player
A manhunt is under way after a man was killed on bustling Marrickville Road by a person believed to be known to him.
Australians in Lebanon warned the government won’t be able to help them all
The government has drawn up plans to evacuate Australians from Lebanon but is concerned demand will overwhelm supply.
RBA governor says rate hike wasn’t ‘explicitly’ considered
RBA governor Michele Bullock has said the Reserve Bank did not explicitly consider a rate hike at its meeting this week.
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Interest rates
RBA tells mortgage holders not to expect rate cuts in the near term
The RBA has kept interest rates at 4.35 per cent, saying while inflation will fall, it is unlikely to be “sustainably” low for some time.
Canadian man ‘suffered psychological torture’ while jailed in China
Michael Kovrig was put in solitary confinement for months and interrogated for up to nine hours every day, treatment he said amounted to psychological torture.
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
US sends troops to Middle East after Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill hundreds
Israeli forces struck multiple Hezbollah targets inside Lebanon killing 492 people and wounding 1645.
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Middle East tensions
Why Hezbollah’s best hope is for Israel to invade Lebanon
After October 7, Israel is not interested in red lines, and tragically, Lebanon will likely come to know the horror of that.
David Livingstone
Former diplomat
How ballet’s ‘Queen of Toes’ and a reverse booze ban saved Shark’s career
Toby Rudolf feared two days wandering around Amsterdam on holiday could end his career – until the “GOAT of toes” went to work on the Cronulla prop.
Racing’s war is over. V’landys says Victoria has given NSW something new to worry about
The racing wars might be over, and his brainchild, the Everest, on the verge of being handed group 1 status, but Racing NSW boss Peter V’landys fears he finally has some competition.
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Formula 1
Ricciardo’s big mistake in F1 and why he never made it to the top
He was the master of the big, bold overtake, but there was one issue the stopped the Australian from being world champion.
Gary Anderson
Opinion
Adventure holidays
Try on the wetsuit in advance, they said. I did – and couldn’t get it off
It’s fun to overhear island locals telling humorous anecdotes at the pub, until you realise they’re talking about you.
Sue Wallace
From brunch to beachside dining: The best places to eat and drink in Noosa these holidays
The popular holiday destination’s dining scene is stronger than ever. Here are the places to make a beeline for, before or after the beach, of course.
Opinion
Tripologist
This loyalty scheme costs hundreds to join, but could save you even more
One of the world’s biggest hotel groups has a loyalty scheme that costs up to $349 to join. Is it worth the money?
Michael Gebicki
The Tripologist
NRL 2024
‘Delusional, ill-informed’: V’landys’ AFL grand final week take down
Less than a week out from the AFL grand final, Peter V’landys has responded to suggestions rugby league would soon lose its grip as the No.1 sport in NSW.
Opinion
The play that proved Luke Keary is running the Roosters again
In his final days in the red, white and blue, and with Sam Walker sidelined, the veteran half has emerged as their most important player.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Sydney
Sydney’s grand ferries’ use-by date is set as fleet goes electric
The major plans to electrify the state-owned ferry fleet also have consequences for the vessels synonymous with Sydney.
‘Blindsided’: Sydney University vice chancellor resists calls for resignation
Internal documents obtained by the Herald reveal he was “blindsided” by the Jewish community’s reaction to a deal to shut down the pro-Palestinian encampment.
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Courts
Revealed: Salim Mehajer serving secret seven-year jail sentence
The disgraced former deputy mayor’s lengthy imprisonment can be revealed after he admitted to other crimes.
This Sydney council issued 92 paper parking tickets last year. It still made $9.5m
NSW’s local councils aren’t thrilled by the state government’s determination to bring back paper tickets.
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Scams
Mark dreamt of a duplex to share with his mum. A $200,000 scam forced him into a shed
The mother and son were robbed of their life savings by a man purporting to be an AMP employee as part of a $1 million comparison site swindle.
Politics
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Immigration
Fewer people are moving interstate. They can’t afford to
Australians are no longer upping sticks to move to Queensland. If they’re moving at all, it might be into Victoria, as NSW house prices soar.
Business
He designed the iPhone before quitting Apple. Now he is building an empire of his own
Five years ago, Jony Ive rocked the tech world when he walked away from his job designing the iPhone and pretty much disappeared.
World
Melbourne woman arrested in Turkey is ‘human rights activist, not terrorist’, says local councillor
Merri-bek councillor Sue Bolton, who has known the detained woman for more than a decade, said the mother of two is a nurse and a humanitarian.
Opinion
China relations
Was Biden’s ‘hot mic’ China warning OTT? New footage of this mid-air bullying suggests not
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Opinion
I’m 82. Sydney’s domestic airport seems to hate me
Anne Ring
Freelance writer
Coles and Woolies could be the perfect inflation villains
Shane Wright
Senior economics correspondent
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Property
Family splash $9.3m on one of only two houses for sale in Greenwich
Five parties registered to bid on the five-bedroom house to get into the tightly held neighbourhood, which proved harder this spring than usual.
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Title Deeds
Cafe queen pays $10.4 million for Coogee mansion she fell in love with
Theresa Moussa’s The Grounds has been a top drawcard to Alexandria and she’s taking her expertise in recreating local landmarks to a new project.
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Lifestyle
Brownlow 2024: All the looks from the red carpet
The best images on the AFL’s night of nights.
Culture
Why so serious? The cellist on a mission to make classical music a laugh
Karen Hall had her career as a professional cellist turned upside down by two clowns.
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NRL 2024
NRL slaps Dragons with $40k fine over Volkman signing fiasco
Ten months after they prematurely announced the signing of Ronald Volkman, who was left without a club having been released by the Warriors, the Dragons have finally paid a price.
Opinion
Australian soccer
Socceroos players may be anxious about Popovic, and that’s a good thing
It is fascinating that Football Australia has opted to swing heavily back towards an authoritarian managerial approach more like that of Ange Postecoglou.
Emma Kemp
Sports reporter
Ponga withdraws from Kangaroos No.1 shootout with Tedesco and Edwards
The Knights fullback has pulled himself out of Australian Test selection to focus on his pre-season at Newcastle.
‘Get back healthy’: Coach to call on Kerr before Matildas’ return to Brisbane
Coach Tom Sermanni has revealed he will seek out Sam Kerr this week, who will be touch-and-go to return from injury in time for matches in Australia.
Opinion
Brownlow Medal
Best, not fairest: Why the Heeney ban exposes an outdated Brownlow
When one considers the roll call of players who’ve won Brownlows, “fairest” was not close to an accurate description of a number of those champions.
Jake Niall
Chief football writer, The Age
‘Delusional, ill-informed’: V’landys’ AFL grand final week take down
Less than a week out from the AFL grand final, Peter V’landys has responded to suggestions rugby league would soon lose its grip as the No.1 sport in NSW.
Analysis
Formula 1
Daniel Ricciardo’s big mistake in F1 and why he never made it to the top
He was the master of the big, bold overtake, but there was one issue the stopped the Australian from being world champion.
Gary Anderson
Have Your Say
The play that proved Keary is running the Roosters again
In his final days in the red, white and blue, and with halfback Sam Walker sidelined, the veteran half has emerged as their most important player.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
