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State Parliament
Pressure grows for NSW royal commission into domestic violence
There is a growing chorus of voices for a royal commission into domestic violence in NSW, but there are also pleas for more funding.
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Crime
Twelve crucial minutes: Police’s grave warning about alleged killer of Molly Ticehurst
The haunting words of the police prosecutor, revealed for the first time, highlight concerning details about an alleged domestic abuser’s escalating behaviour.
Australia cannot afford to wait to act
On this issue, it is obvious not enough is being done. The Herald and other major media outlets have a responsibility to push our political leaders for desperately needed change.
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Public transport
Sydney passenger train speeds at four times the limit, risking derailment
A driver was thrown from his seat when a train crossed at high speed from one track to another in a serious safety incident in Sydney.
‘We were trying to save people’: The final moments of Bondi security guard Faraz Tahir
Slain security guard Faraz Tahir has been hailed a national hero by the prime minister.
Islamic State, whippings, ram raids: Troubled history of man questioned in anti-terror raids
Anti-terrorism police have spoken with a Sydney man who was visited in jail by people who assisted fighters in Syria and sent money to Islamic State as part of widespread raids.
Celebrity cavoodle case ends with $150,000 payout
Gina Edwards says she and Oscar the cavoodle will return to the park and get on with their lives after winning a high-profile defamation case.
Opinion
Political leadership
A contact called me with news about the PM. It left me with a moral dilemma
The source was not a troublemaker or a leadership aspirant. This was not an ALP stunt. It was a person concerned for the man, and the country.
Neil Mitchell
Journalist
Bruce Lehrmann agrees to pay thousands to Peter FitzSimons
The author and columnist, who is married to high-profile presenter Lisa Wilkinson, pursued Lehrmann for his costs of complying with a subpoena in the defamation case against Ten and Wilkinson.
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NRL 2024
Sea Eagles lead the Eels after DCE scores in tight contest
Here we go again, it’s Manly and Parra. The Sea Eagles have been hot and cold, but they’re moving up the ladder. Follow the action.
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Super Rugby
Waratahs strike back in crucial clash to keep finals hopes alive
The Tahs are still alive - just - in the race for the finals but will need to make it a rare double over Kiwi sides to keep their hopes alive.
Assumed you were immune to measles and chicken pox? Think again
For people in certain high-risk scenarios, not having immunity to these diseases can be serious. Here’s what experts want you to know.
What happens on a two-day trek with two PMs and five journalists?
I joined Anthony Albanese for his Kokoda Track walk. It was a moment in history. A sitting Australian prime minister had never walked it before. Neither had a PNG prime minister.
‘Opportunistic’: Anglo American rejects BHP’s $60 billion takeover bid
Australia’s largest mining company will face pressure to sweeten the terms of a $60 billion bid to buy rival Anglo American amid warnings it could fall short.
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Future technology
Plan for Australia to stay ‘ahead of the pack’ in cutting-edge computing
The federal government is investing $18 million to link the country’s major universities with industry groups and strategic partners to boost the country’s quantum edge.
The Instagram sensation who’s rewriting art history without the men
With her online following, podcast and bestselling book, Katy Hessel has become an art-world superstar. But she’s not without her critics.
The Rock is flogging shampoo. Endorsements by celebs have gone too far
Kendall Jenner has a toothpaste brand and I can’t fight the sense that these might not be passion projects.
Travel quiz: What is the world’s largest religious structure?
Are you an expert traveller? Test your knowledge with the weekly travel quiz.
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Opinion
Social media
This X-rated man-child is so powerful, he got our politicians to agree on something
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
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NRL 2024
‘Disappointed if we’re not a top-four club’: Richardson’s grand plan to make Wests Tigers great again
After earning the past two wooden spoons, running the Wests Tigers is arguably the toughest gig in Australian sport. However, Shane Richardson has a bold plan for success.
Analysis
The Rabbitohs are going from bad to worse. Here are their latest coach-killers
In just a year, South Sydney have gone from beating Penrith to having 54 points put on them against Melbourne. Watch our five key reasons that it happened.
Sydney
Manly Wharf set for a revamp as new owners get the keys
Manly Wharf, at the gateway to Sydney’s popular northern beaches precinct, will be revamped – but the new owners will consult the local community before making any big changes.
Jessica was last seen in a car with a stranger. Police are now scouring a NSW forest to find her
Jessica Zrinski has been missing since she got into a blue Holden Commodore after a night at the pub. Now homicide detectives have launched a bushland search in the Blue Mountains.
Man wrongly identified as Bondi Junction attacker settles with Seven
The 20-year-old university student wrongly identified by Seven has settled his legal dispute with the network for an undisclosed sum.
Algae found in Rozelle Parklands pond, days before planned reopening
The park was due to reopen on Tuesday following the discovery of asbestos in January. But a discovery of bacteria in the wetland means some fences will remain.
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Crime
Rosie Batty urges NSW royal commission into domestic violence
The murder of 28-year-old Molly Ticehurst has shocked the country and experts say urgent action is needed to stop family violence.
SEE & DO
★★★★★
This astonishing and tense new show is a must-watch
This gripping six-part series starring Robyn Malcolm in a standout role is a messy, morally complex tale.
These tributes to the greatest composer of movie scores hit the right notes
The legacy of Ennio Morricone, who died in 2020, is captured in two recent documentaries, Ennio and Sergio Leone: The Italian Who Invented America.
Politics
Non-compete clauses in the gun as way to boost wages and economy
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has signalled tough action on non-compete clauses after the United States decided to ban so-called “wage handcuffs” on staff.
Business
Opinion
Work therapy
My work wants my biometric data. Am I right to feel uncomfortable?
Given the problem of identity theft in the electronic age and of the growing sophistication of bad digital actors, handing over biometric data can feel iffy.
Jonathan Rivett
Freelance writer
World
It turns out, money does grow on trees in Nepal
The Japanese love their beautiful yen bills, with their elegant, understated designs printed on tough, off-white plant fibre.
Opinion
Social media has bigger dangers than Musk’s ego
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
Iran’s show of force has demonstrated that Israel is not invincible
Amin Saikal
Professor of Middle Eastern, Central Asian and Islamic Studies
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Property
Sea-change town blows Byron property prices out of the water
Once-affordable areas not too far from Sydney are highly sought as families make a move for better value and lifestyle.
Property prices defy gravity as average households are being priced out
The average buyer’s budget has been slashed by about 30 per cent over the past two years, but there’s little sign of prices following suit.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Opinion
Royal family
Meghan made strawberry jam and her mates lost their minds
Much has annoyed me this week: Albo trekking the Kokoda, BabyGate, puppacinos. But nothing compares to the rage I feel about Meghan claiming to reinvent a fete staple.
Kate Halfpenny
Regular columnist
Culture
I watched nothing but SBS On Demand for a week. Here’s what I learnt
The cost-of-living crisis is making it hard to justify paying for five different streaming services every month. Could I survive on just one free app?
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NRL 2024
Sea Eagles take the lead for first time tonight after DCE scores
Here we go again, it’s Manly and Parra. The Eagles have been hot and cold, but they’re moving up the ladder.
Live
Super Rugby
Super Rugby LIVE: Chiefs push away late
The Tahs are still alive - just - in the race for the finals but will need to make it a rare double over Kiwi sides to keep their hopes alive.
Opinion
Doping
The wait of history: How and why East German medals should be reallocated
The GDR athletes were victims of doping, too. But if just a fraction of the 489 medals they won over nine Games were reallocated, it might be a worthwhile and cathartic exercise.
Darren Kane
Sports Columnist
Nudie runs, no sleep and chilli eating: What really happens at NRL training sessions
It’s long been accepted that players are pushed to breaking point to separate the mentally fragile players from the game’s most resilient athletes - but it’s a fine line.
Analysis
NRL 2024
The Rabbitohs are going from bad to worse. Here are their latest coach-killers
In just a year, South Sydney have gone from beating Penrith to having 54 points put on them against Melbourne. Watch our five key reasons that it happened.
‘Disappointed if we’re not a top-four club’: Richardson’s grand plan to make Wests Tigers great again
After earning the past two wooden spoons, running the Wests Tigers is arguably the toughest gig in Australian sport. However, Shane Richardson has a bold plan for success.
Sixteen, 55kg and fearless: Is ‘Baba’ the Waratah Australia’s smallest pro footy player?
Diminutive Waiaria Ellis will play for NSW in the Super Rugby grand final on Sunday. But it’s her rivals who should be scared.
Have Your Say
Roosters and Robinson rediscover their Zen and give tepid Dragons a bath
In recent weeks, Trent Robinson’s usually unflappable demeanour seemed to be slipping, but during his side’s thumping win on Anzac Day, he was, in meditation parlance, back behind the waterfall.
