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Molly Ticehurst’s accused murderer was on bail for sexual assault, stalking
Just weeks before Molly Ticehurst was found dead in a NSW home, the man accused of her murder was released on bail over a series of allegations of sexual assault against her.
‘He is so out of touch’: Albanese takes on Musk
Anthony Albanese has accused Elon Musk of choosing “ego and showing violence” over common sense as the X owner argues taking the videos down globally is censorship.
‘Thousands’ of Hungry Jack’s staff personal data exposed in internal leak
The burger chain admits that 198 employees received an email attachment containing the personal data of possibly thousands of staff.
Opinion
Architecture
At $112,000 per square metre, Sirius is a steal. And it was stolen
It was built to last. And that’s unlike the housing we’ve seen go up in the last 20 years. Sirius will stand forever. No cracks, except in the social fabric.
Jenna Price
Columnist and academic
The Star not ready for unsupervised casino licence, chair says
Chair David Foster also says it was the company’s decision to sack Robbie Cooke and not his choice to leave, contradicting an email Cooke sent to 8000 employees last month.
Selfies, snacks and ceremonies: Albanese sets up camp for night on Kokoda Track
The prime minister received an energy boost along the way from his favourite sweet: a bag of liquorice Black Cats, which he shared with fellow walkers.
Trindall left a teammate’s house party at midnight. Ten hours later he was charged by police
Braydon Trindall celebrated the win over the Cowboys on Sunday night by partying with teammates. The next morning he recorded a mid-range alcohol reading and a positive test to an illicit substance.
Analysis
Population
Rise of Sydney’s tombstone suburb: The areas where deaths outnumber births
Sydney’s population is booming thanks to migration, but deaths are outnumbering births in a growing share of mainly wealthy suburbs.
Opinion
NSW budget
A roof over Accor Stadium would be nice, but this GST rip-off means it must wait
In June, the Minns Labor government will respond calmly and methodically to the biggest-ever cut in our share of GST.
Daniel Mookhey
NSW Treasurer
Analysis
Space
Australia has a new astronaut. But what would it take to get her to space?
Katherine Bennell-Pegg, who just graduated from the European Space Agency, is the first person to train as an astronaut under the Australian flag.
Deadly floods swamp the ‘factory floor of the world’
The floods in China were caused by intense convective storms that started last week and are expected to last until the end of the month.
This gripping Australian exposé should come with a horror warning on the cover
Anne Manne reveals the depravity and cruelty within the Newcastle Anglican diocese.
Rebel Wilson claims member of royal family invited her to a drug-fuelled orgy
The actress makes the allegation in her memoir and claimed the event took place at a tech billionaire’s party.
Analysis
Income tax
Easy-to-miss deductions that could reduce your tax this year
Work-related handbags, briefcases and sunscreen are just some of the tax deductions that can be overlooked.
Can babies and live comedy ever mix? We asked a bunch of comedians
Arj Barker asked a woman and her baby to leave his show. Would others have done the same?
Opinion
Development
Failing golf courses should be reimagined for the many, not the few
When inner-city land for housing or other community purposes is in short supply, aren’t all those lush fairways a luxurious use of land we no longer can sustain?
Lee Tulloch
Travel columnist
Are you a perfectionist? Here’s how to manage those critical thoughts
Rates of perfectionism have surged in young people, but there are ways to keep your inner critic in check.
NRL 2024
Count yourself lucky: NRL slams Hetherington for tunnel spat
Reed Mahoney has nothing to answer for over the tunnel incident, while Jack Hetherington is fortunate to escape with a one-match ban.
‘I’ve moved on’: Mam addresses Vegas ordeal for first time as cavalry return
Ezra Mam has weighed in for the first time on the Las Vegas scandal that dominated headlines, revealing he will seek out Spencer Leniu ‘when the time is right’.
Sydney
‘Deliberately wicked and calculated’: Ten pursues Lehrmann for costs
Network Ten has told the Federal Court that Bruce Lehrmann should pay all of its legal costs of defending his failed defamation suit.
Beau Lamarre-Condon’s lawyer says murder charges ‘could be defendable’
Lamarre-Condon, a former NSW Police officer, did not appear in court for a compliance hearing on Tuesday, as his lawyers gave an update on his life in prison.
Teen accused of stealing Ferrari is first charged under ‘post and boast’ laws
New laws which make bragging on social media about car thefts a crime will be tested in court for the first time after two luxury vehicles were allegedly stolen from Dural.
Abusive behaviour allegations against MP referred to police
NSW upper house MP Taylor Martin has been expelled by the Liberal Party after an internal investigation into his actions towards former federal MP Lucy Wicks.
Sydney Water denies old pipes and sewers cannot cope with more housing
The state-owned corporation also says it would be able to service housing growth at many more sites across the city.
Politics
Selfies, snacks and ceremonies: Albanese sets up camp for night on Kokoda Track
The prime minister received an energy boost along the way from his favourite sweet: a bag of liquorice Black Cats, which he shared with fellow walkers.
Business
David Beckham sues Mark Wahlberg over ‘$16m loss’ in Aussie gym brand
David Beckham is suing his former Beverly Hills neighbour and friend over an alleged loss of more than $US10 million in embattled fitness franchise F45.
World
Mass arrests at university campuses as pro-Palestine protests escalate in US
Crackdowns by police came after Columbia University cancelled in-person classes in response to tent encampments at its New York City campus last week.
Opinion
The existential threat to bitcoin
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Despite Obama and Trump, America just proved it’s still the ‘indispensable power’
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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Property
The suburbs where landlords haven’t been able to increase the rent for five years
Despite Australia’s widespread rental crisis, a handful of suburbs have had near-negligible rent increases in the past five years, with some even recording price drops.
Barrister’s Woolloomooloo harbourside home sells for $6.5m at auction
It was one of 528 scheduled auctions on Saturday. The unit, part of an exclusive complex, sold for less than the $6.6 million guide.
Good Food
Lifestyle
The benefits of introducing apple cider vinegar to your diet
While research supports some health claims around the popular drink, other studies show it can cause more harm than good.
Culture
Elisabeth Shue was a star. Here’s why she disappeared from the limelight
If the Shue fits … Hollywood should’ve embraced her.
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Sport
‘No decision to be made’: Finucane finally puts himself first and quits the game he loves
After 13 seasons with the Bulldogs, the Storm and the Sharks, Dale Finucane announced his medical retirement at 32 after suffering repeated concussions.
Trindall left a teammate’s house party at midnight. Ten hours later he was charged by police
Braydon Trindall celebrated the win over the Cowboys on Sunday night by partying with teammates. The next morning he recorded a mid-range alcohol reading and a positive test to an illicit substance.
‘Fear and embarrassment’: Wally Lewis opens up on CTE experience
The rugby league Immortal has spoken about his diagnosis and called on the government to invest more in research into the neurodegenerative condition.
The $3000-a-head dinner that could change everything for Socceroos
Cristian Volpato, the A-League reject now playing in one of Europe’s top leagues, will be the hot topic when Graham Arnold and Italian icon Francesco Totti break bread.
The Chinese swimming scandal explained
The story that broke on the weekend involving nearly two dozen Chinese swimmers testing positive to a banned substance before the Tokyo Olympics has rocked world sport.
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Around the clubs
Eels hand young half NRL debut, Cleary returns from injury
A string of halves return this week, including Nathan Cleary, Sam Walker and Adam Reynolds, while a handful of young guns will make their debut.
‘I want my name to be there forever’: Australia’s fastest woman targets records on path to Paris
Torrie Lewis stunned the athletics world by beating a world champion on her Diamond League debut. Now she’s aiming even higher.
Have Your Say
Chinese checkers and the WADA cone of silence
The thing about a cover-up is that there’s nothing to see. It’s the smell that gives it away.
Greg Baum
Sports columnist
