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Ken went into hospital for knee surgery. Three days later, he was dead
An inquest is examining the events leading to the death of a 62-year-old grandfather following a routine procedure at a private hospital in regional NSW.
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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.
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
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Education
Public, private or Catholic? The maps that reveal where Sydney’s students go to school
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.
‘Problem boy’: Accused Easey Street killer had appetite for trouble, cousin says
Perry Kouroumblis is in prison in Rome awaiting an extradition hearing, but it could be months before he faces court in Australia.
‘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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Political donations
Labor slams teals over spending as movement targets Dutton’s seat
Dutton holds his seat of Dickson by a thin 1.7 per cent margin from Labor, which could get a leg-up from teal candidate preferences.
Exclusive
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.
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Media & marketing
Hubbl boss departs as Foxtel restructures again
Foxtel has overhauled its reporting structure after two senior executive exits.
Opinion
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 probably come to know the horror of that.
David Livingstone
Former diplomat
Analysis
Childcare
What the evidence says about whether we should send kids to childcare
Many parents feel guilty about outsourcing the care of their children, but it turns out childcare may actually help child development.
Opinion
Crime
I’ve treated too many men like Pelicot to be horrified by the French mass rape
As a forensic psychologist, I have encountered many sexual predators. All found ways to justify their acts. Conversations about consent and “rape culture” would not have prevented these horrific crimes.
Ahona Guha
Psychologist
‘The hottest ticket in town’: Swans fans struggle to land grand final seats
The Swans’ allocation of just 17,500 tickets for Saturday’s AFL grand final means many of the club’s supporters are missing out on prized seats at the MCG.
‘Don’t knock back the Australian jersey’: Ponga snub should end Kangaroos career, legend says
After making himself unavailable for the end-of-year Tests to concentrate on pre-season with Newcastle, Kalyn Ponga should not be considered for international selection again, according to Bob McCarthy.
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
Cat Power sings Bob Dylan, and hopes she won’t be booed like he was
It was 1966 and folk fans didn’t want what “Bad Boy Bob” was offering. This time around, they know what to expect from one of his biggest fans.
Opinion
Weekend getaways
If Australians value our cities, why aren’t we holidaying in them?
There’s something about staying in a hotel rather than your house that feels like a holiday, even in your own city.
Lee Tulloch
Travel columnist
NRL 2024
Updated
‘Can’t happen again’: Volkman opens up on Dragons transfer fiasco
Ronald Volkman has opened up about being in rugby league purgatory after the Dragons were fined $40,000 for their handling of his botched non-signing.
NRL hits Addo-Carr with $12,000 fine, four-game ban over drugs drama
The NRL’s proposed sanction of Canterbury winger Josh Addo-Carr will have an additional sting due to a previous incident at last year’s Koori Knockout.
Sydney
Updated
Crime
Manhunt under way after popular rugby league player stabbed in Marrickville
Sitaleki Filihiahekava was left to die in front of horrified family members and diners when he was attacked on a bustling Marrickville Road.
The next Sydney sites in line for more housing revealed
About 1100 new homes will be delivered across surplus public land in Sydney and Newcastle as part of the Labor government’s land audit.
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.
The secrets kept from those within the nerve centre fighting COVID
As state and federal governments fought for control of borders and information, some of the most vulnerable were left at risk.
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
Opinion
Passive investing
Want to invest well? Stop fussing over fees and fancy apps
In reality, brokers and investing platforms all do the same thing. There are far more important things to put your mind to.
Glen James
World
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.
Opinion
Was Biden’s ‘hot mic’ China warning OTT? New footage of this mid-air bullying suggests not
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
I’m 82. Sydney’s domestic airport seems to hate me
Anne Ring
Freelance writer
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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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‘You don’t knock back the Australian jersey’: Ponga snub should end Kangaroos career, legend says
After making himself unavailable for the end-of-year Tests to concentrate on pre-season with Newcastle, Kalyn Ponga should not be considered for international selection again, according to Bob McCarthy
NRL hits Addo-Carr with $12,000 fine, four-game ban over drugs drama
The NRL’s proposed sanction of Canterbury winger Josh Addo-Carr will have an additional sting due to a previous incident at last year’s Koori Knockout.
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.
Longmire picks his way through 15 minutes of fame in flawless fashion
Logan McDonald should be fit to play Brisbane while Callum Mills has still to prove himself, but the Swans coach managed to say nothing consequential enough to become a distraction in his quest for a second AFL flag.
‘The hottest ticket in town’: Swans fans struggle to land grand final seats
The Swans’ allocation of just 17,500 tickets for Saturday’s AFL grand final means many of the club’s supporters are missing out on prized seats at the MCG.
Updated
NRL 2024
‘Can’t happen again’: Volkman opens up on Dragons transfer fiasco
Ronald Volkman has opened up about being in rugby league purgatory after the Dragons were fined $40,000 for their handling of his botched non-signing.
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
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