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Infamous Sydney child killer stabbed to death in jail
Aymen Terkmani was serving a lengthy sentence for an attack deemed “brutal and horrific” by the judge, with injuries “too numerous to list and too gruesome to describe”.
The house of horrors and the crime that shocked Sydney
Convicted murderer Aymen Terkmani was found stabbed to death in prison on Wednesday. This article, first published in 2017, details how his victim was found in a pool of blood, naked from the waist down and riddled with injuries.
Man charged with murder over inner west stabbing
Detectives have charged a 31-year-old man at the end of a two-day manhunt following the stabbing death of a gifted rugby league player in front of his family.
Property investors fear forced sales if negative gearing rules change
Sydney architect Chirayu Shah says he and his wife could be forced to sell their home at a loss and unable to offer their children housing security down the track.
People aged 20 to 64 are leaving Sydney’s affluent suburbs. Here’s why
The housing crisis is triggering an exodus in the eastern suburbs, inner west and lower north shore.
Mysterious neon green water appears in Sydney Harbour
The sudden appearance of fluorescent water in Sydney Harbour has authorities scratching their heads as mystery surrounds the unknown substance.
The staggering amount of money sitting on commuters’ unused Opal cards
Despite a cost-of-living crisis, a huge amount is sitting idle on nearly 18 million Opal cards that have not been used in more than a year.
Back to Camelot: Caroline Kennedy to leave Australia within months
After a long stint surfing, racing cars and hosting power brokers, the US ambassador is getting ready to head home.
Updated
Middle East tensions
‘Prepare yourselves’: Israel threatens ground invasion
The chief of Israel’s army has told troops that the latest airstrikes were designed to pave the way for a possible ground attack.
Revealed: The number of students each uni is set to lose under crackdown
NSW will lose almost 13,000 students, representing a hit of hundreds of millions of dollars in direct revenue. See the full list.
Pure Gold Coast Clive Palmer buys childhood home
The Queensland-based billionaire mining magnate bought the suburban house where he once lived as a child. We didn’t take him for a Victorian either.
Opinion
NRL 2024
It’s inevitable which teams are going to make the grand final
The Roosters and Sharks have to throw convention out the door if they’re to trouble the two premiership heavyweights.
Andrew Johns
League columnist
Opinion
AFL grand final
Why a Swans win will just be part of the natural order
Sydney won’t be shocked when the Swans win the AFL grand final. We’re just better at Aussie rules than anyone, especially Victorians.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Mark Zuckerberg shows off ‘the most advanced glasses the world has ever seen’
Meta debuted its first pair of augmented reality glasses, a key step in chief executive officer Mark Zuckerberg’s goal of one day offering a hands-free alternative to the smartphone.
Opinion
Tips & advice
Spare me: 20 of the most annoying trends in travel
Whether it’s “forest bathing”, “glamping” or pillow menus, here are 20 ridiculous holiday trends that no real person should ever take seriously.
Ed Grenby
Opinion
Sunday Life
I cannot believe the number of fashion faux pas I’ve committed over the years
What was I thinking? Did I even have a mirror? Was I simply being sartorially satirical? Tongue-in-chic?
Kathy Lette
Writer
NRL 2024
Dillon hits back at V’landys amid AFL incursion into NRL heartland
With contestants from Queensland and NSW, and the traditional AFL states all watching, this could be the most-watched grand final ever.
Injury dramas for Sharks with Ramien set to be ruled out, Iro in doubt
Cronulla could be without their two starting centres for this week’s grand final qualifier against the Panthers.
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Cardiovascular health
What are the chances of your heart suddenly stopping? Scientists think they can tell
Jess Berenyi only discovered her heart condition when it nearly killed her. A new database will help others discover their genetic risk before it’s too late.
This Sydney tradie told his wife they would visit family abroad. Instead, he allegedly abandoned her
An Auburn tiler has been charged with human trafficking after allegedly tricking his wife into travelling overseas and abandoning her without her passport.
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Education
Double or nothing: Why NSW rejected billions for public school children
The funding stand-off comes as total number of permanent and temporary teachers has gone backwards in NSW.
‘Orwellian’: Racing NSW under fire over culture and conduct
The powerful regulator has been accused of acting as a “lawless organisation” as it faces claims it tried to identify whistleblowers to a parliamentary inquiry.
A rail line used by 60,000 people a day is about to close. Now its shuttle trains are delayed
The state government has blamed the delay to the T6 shuttle trains on recent industrial action by rail workers.
See & Do
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.
The guitar legend who built his career on not playing solos
Andy Summers’ playing was a key part of the Police’s revolutionary sound.
Politics
Inflation falls as power subsidies and cheap petrol cut price pressure
A key measure of inflation has fallen to its lowest level in almost three years, with prices falling during winter.
Business
The Star prepares to unveil mammoth loss after securing multimillion-dollar lifeline
The ailing casino operator is a step closer to finally releasing its financial results.
World
Updated
Easey Street murders
Easey St murder suspect says he’s innocent, agrees to extradition from Rome
A “distressed” Perry Kouroumblis has agreed to be extradited to Melbourne, telling an Italian court that he intends to fight to clear his name, his court-appointed lawyer said.
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Why my small town in the US will decide the election
Sarah Smiles Persinger
Editor at the United States Studies Centre
Opinion
Hazard reduction shouldn’t be hazardous. So why the escaped fire at Oxford Falls?
Ian Brown
Bushfire management advocate
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Title Deeds
Entrepreneur’s Point Piper trophy home hits market for $100 million
Sydney’s most expensive housing market isn’t generally swayed by higher interest rates and recessionary fears. Alexandra Jakob is banking on that.
The homeowners most likely to fall behind on their mortgage
Interest rates are putting pressure on home borrowers, but some are feeling the pinch more deeply and have fewer options to manage.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Opinion
Style
This old thing? It’s from that golden time before life got real
We all romanticise the past. Clearing out the wardrobe brings rose-coloured memories – and the occasional jolt.
Genevieve Novak
Spectrum columnist
Culture
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How a $300 million TV show almost sank without trace
Made on the Gold Coast for $300 million, Nautilus appeared doomed when Disney dropped it. But now, the submarine adventure has resurfaced.
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Opinion
NRL 2024
However you slice it, it’s inevitable which teams are going to make the grand final
The Roosters and Sharks have to throw convention out the door if they’re to trouble the two premiership heavyweights.
Andrew Johns
League columnist
Opinion
AFL grand final
Why a Swans win on Saturday will just be part of the natural order
Sydney won’t be shocked when the Swans win the AFL grand final. We’re just better at Aussie rules than anyone, especially Victorians.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
‘Disappointed’ Meninga weighs into Ponga, Kangaroos standoff
Australian coach Mal Meninga has taken Kalyn Ponga to task after the Knights star prioritised pre-season training over an Australian jersey.
AFL grand final could be the highest rating of all time: Dillon hits back at V’landys
With contestants from Queensland and NSW, and the traditional AFL states all watching, this could be the most-watched grand final ever.
Injury dramas for Sharks with Ramien set to be ruled out, Iro in doubt
Cronulla could be without their two starting centres for this week’s grand final qualifier against the Panthers.
Five years ago, Billy and his boot were the toast of Newtown. On Sunday, he wants to remind people why
Five years after he orchestrated back-to-back finals victories for the Newtown Jets, Billy Magoulias is back to take down the Bears.
Swans skipper Callum Mills ruled out of grand final
The Sydney captain did everything asked of him at Wednesday’s closed training session at the SCG, but the club announced in the afternoon that Mills would not play in the season decider.
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‘Disappointed’ Meninga weighs into Ponga, Kangaroos standoff
Australian coach Mal Meninga has taken Kalyn Ponga to task after the Knights star prioritised pre-season training over an Australian jersey.
