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Crime
‘He’s dead tonight’: Two more men charged over Wakeley church riot
Father of three Sam Haddad allegedly made death threats directed at the attacker following the stabbing of a religious leader at the Christ the Good Shepherd Church.
‘It now it’s time to heal’: Higgins breaks silence on Lehrmann case
Brittany Higgins has made her first public comments about the defamation case over her rape in Parliament House in 2019.
Bus driver hailed for saving lives in fatal head-on crash
A man is dead and multiple people injured after a car that police had been pursuing moments earlier collided with a bus on a highway in Central West NSW.
‘Worst nightmare of any mum’: Shoppers pay tribute to victims as Westfield returns to life
A week on from the massacre, messages of sorrow and floral tributes pour in for those killed and injured at Westfield Bondi Junction.
Thomas Kelly’s father says family ‘blindsided’ by parole process as son’s killer released
Kieran Loveridge left Broken Hill prison on Friday. An angry Ralph Kelly says the family were kept in the dark about his behaviour in jail during a final parole hearing.
Exclusive
High school
Parent’s anger over child joining school prayer group without consent
A Muslim community leader has questioned whether public high schools are doing enough to guard against extremism among students.
Investor beats first home buyers for $2.26m North Strathfield house
Within metres of the home runs the WestConnex tunnel, the existing train line and the future Metro West Project, which buyers saw as a draw.
Two words upended the federal budget weeks before it drops
After a series of meetings with world economic leaders, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has been forced to change tack on next month’s budget.
X rejects Australian law, says take down order is ‘dangerous’
Social media giant X has rejected demands from Australia’s eSafety commissioner to take down images of this week’s Sydney knife attacks.
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NRL 2024
Two quick tries put Titans ahead after Manly set the early pace
The Titans host the Sea Eagles in the late match after a pair of Sunia Turuva tries kick-started a demolition job for the Panthers over Wests Tigers. Follow all the action.
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Dolphins
D-day approaches for Dolphins and medicinal cannabis sponsor
One of Australian sport’s most controversial sponsorship arrangements is under threat.
How a golf club maintenance man became one of the Waratahs’ finds of the season
After serving his senior rugby apprenticeship in France, Julian Heaven has come from the clouds to star in Super Rugby.
Airfares dropping as Aussies flock overseas to surprising destinations
The number of Australians travelling overseas has surpassed pre-pandemic levels for the first time, with some surprising countries experiencing booms in Aussie visitors.
Greece puts nearly 200 beaches under lock and key
Disgruntled locals complain of being pushed off their own beaches by a tourist boom that brought more than 32 million foreign visitors to Greece last year.
Our little jellyfish has become a bride. Her dad is lost for words
Finding the right thing to say in a speech to truly capture what a father feels for his daughter is a virtually impossible task.
These brides broke one of the last wedding dress taboos. And so did I
Being part of the ‘anti-bride’ movement can have its drawbacks, as I learnt.
Analysis
Workplace culture
Feel like what you do at work goes unrecognised? You’re not alone
Not being recognised for the work we do is prompting many of us to look for greener pastures.
Bondi Junction attack
Exclusive
‘God help us’: Minister’s fury at attack footage
Stephen Jones will force social media firms to answer to government after the spread of misinformation had turned a “horrific week into something diabolical”.
Bouquets, moments of sorrow: Inside Westfield Bondi Junction
Silence befell Westfield Bondi Junction on Thursday as its doors opened to the public for the first time since Saturday’s knife attack.
Sydney
Who were the Wakeley rioters and why did it descend into violence?
Distrust of police and authority, as well as old grievances and social marginalisation, may have contributed to disturbing scenes on Monday night.
The Moby Dick manoeuvre: How charity organisers harpoon Sydney’s wealthy ‘whales’
Linda and Joshua Penn, who organise Sydney’s Gold Dinner fundraiser, are at the coal face of prising donations from Australia’s super rich.
Liberal MP expelled after investigation into abuse complaint
The NSW Liberal Party has expelled upper house MP Taylor Martin after an investigation into a complaint from a former federal MP.
Former nightclub boss jailed for 20 years over $1.5b cocaine plot
Tristan Waters was arrested at a meeting with undercover police in a Serbian hotel to which a fellow Australian had brought a suitcase containing $1 million.
‘Extremely weak case’: Beale argues he should have never been charged
Lawyers for rugby star Kurtley Beale are seeking to have his legal costs paid for by the state after he was cleared of sexual assault charges in a Bondi pub.
WEEKEND READS
The artificial heart set to transform medicine – and the Aussie who invented it
Biomedical engineer Daniel Timms lost his father to heart disease, but their kitchen-top tests helped him hone a radical idea.
‘Dirty wellness’: a trend for the perfection-fatigued
Plus: get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions.
Politics
Chalmers lists the five threats to the federal budget
The first threat, the treasurer will say, is rising global tensions, as he looks to repair the nation’s finances and reform the economy.
Business
Analysis
Media & marketing
ABC local radio just hit rock bottom. What’s next?
The national broadcaster peaked during bushfires and COVID-19 and it has been downhill for a long time.
World
‘More like toys’: Iran downplays drone attack near nuclear site
Iranian media and officials said a few explosions over Isfahan on Friday were the result of air defences hitting three drones - suspected of being small quadcopters.
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Property
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Title Deeds
Billionaire’s heiress triples her money on $18 million weekender
Paris Neilson, daughter of Judith and Kerr Neilson, sold her estate. Now there could be a consolidation in the works with the home next door.
Should you wait for interest rate cuts to buy a house?
Once interest rates fall, property prices would likely go up, but buyers could borrow more money, and new analysis shows whether it would be enough.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Our little jellyfish has become a bride and her dad is lost for words
There are no words to capture what a father feels for his daughter.
Culture
Fabulous, darling! Priscilla to ride again in film sequel
The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert – an Australian classic – is getting a sequel, according to director Stephan Elliott.
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NRL 2024
D-day approaches for Dolphins and medicinal cannabis sponsor
One of Australian sport’s most controversial sponsorship arrangements is under threat.
Live
NRL 2024
NRL round 7 LIVE: Panthers prevail against Tigers, Gold Coast Titans v Manly Sea Eagles
The Panthers were too classy for the Tigers in Bathurst and now it’s time to turn our attention to Manly taking on the Gold Coast.
Arrow dodges a bullet and set for Anzac Day return in rare good news for Rabbitohs
Jai Arrow was resigned to his season being over, but the South Sydney forward passed the crucial test and is set to return on Thursday in Melbourne.
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Around the clubs
Gutherson’s secret injury revealed as Eels review Darwin deal
Parramatta’s finals hopes go on the line the next month as it can be revealed Clint Gutherson needed fluid drained from his knee before kick-off in Darwin.
How a golf club maintenance man became one of the Waratahs’ finds of the season
After serving his senior rugby apprenticeship in France, Julian Heaven has come from the clouds to star in Super Rugby.
Analysis
NRL 2024
TV hides the blemishes, but NRL living large thanks to halo effect
The schedulers of the NRL’s draw deserve much credit for an exhilarating start to the season by successfully building on the Las Vegas showcase.
‘When things scare me, I just run at them’: Uncaged Pedro shapes up for fight of his life
Fresh from completing a week of tough sparring, former UFC fighter Tyson Pedro reflects on what it takes mentally and physically to compete as a boxer.
Have Your Say
Coach Joe Schmidt will pick fewer overseas Wallabies, not more
The future of the Giteau Law may be of little consequence for the new Australian coach.
