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Trial by Water
‘It could be any of us’: Top scientists sound alarm over unreliable evidence
The Australian Academy of Science chief is calling for law reform after questions were raised over Robert Farquharson’s case.
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Tragedy
‘Total destruction’: Search for woman trapped under townhouse rubble goes on
Authorities in western Sydney are working through the night to find a woman trapped under the collapsed remains of her mother’s home following a huge explosion.
Rupert Murdoch, 93, ties the knot for the fifth time
The media mogul married for the fifth time at the weekend at his vineyard in California.
Analysis
Josh Frydenberg
They say they ‘need’ Frydenberg. But there’s a big problem with his return
The rush to restore Josh Frydenberg to parliament looks like a sure Liberal victory. But it’s a huge risk when anyone stops to think.
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International affairs
The $50 billion gas deal Australia hopes will be enough to keep China quiet
Australia is offering a multi-billion-dollar lifeline to fast-track an offshore gas project the government hopes will keep Beijing at bay.
Opinion
Domestic violence
My father’s confession stunned me. He thought he was punisher and victim
My father never hit my mother or I, but his temper was forever lurking. Then one day, he explained the reason for it all: “I have been punishing your mother.”
Susanne Davies
Adjunct Associate Professor
Australian universities are under siege. Are they powerless in the face of political attacks?
The federal government’s use of international student numbers to slash migration puts universities’ business models at risk. Here’s why.
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Police
Killer found with uniforms and police handcuffs to stay in jail
Trent Jennings’ storied criminal history includes killing a man he met on Grindr and tying up and robbing another of $400 and a Mercedes-Benz.
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State of Origin
‘Incredibly lucky’: Tedesco rushed back for Blues after Edwards ruled out
Just a week after being axed, James Tedesco is back for NSW after a cruel blow for rookie fullback Dylan Edwards.
The Australian Open has a dilemma: Can men and women keep playing together?
Five months out from this year’s event, there is still no official venue. Is the viability of one of the most historic golf tournaments under threat?
Eels’ Matterson in limbo with headaches and dizzy spells, Simonsson cops ACL injury
The Eels back-rower hasn’t played since leaving the field in loss to the Broncos three weeks ago.
Man’s most expensive friend? The soaring cost of caring for a family pet
The pet supplies industry is booming as owners such as Liv Arnold seek the best food, accessories and healthcare for their animals.
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Title Deeds
Aussie made good: Expat cashes in on $29m Bellevue Hill house
The home has more than tripled in value since it last traded in 2009 for $8 million, even with an architect-designed makeover.
Opinion
Tripologist
The travel insurance clause that could ruin your holiday
What do the recent floods in West Sumatra, the current riots in New Caledonia and the 2023 earthquake in Morocco have in common?
Michael Gebicki
The Tripologist
Opinion
Style
Nepo babies come in many shapes, but fashion nepo babies are the worst of all
It doesn’t bother me that Kaia Gerber inherited her mum’s looks and career. But my blood boiled when she wore Crawford’s Versace dress to her birthday party.
Wendy Syfret
Freelance writer
Opinion
Marriage
I’m with Prince William – you don’t need to put a ring on it
The course of true love surely runs no smoother with bling wrapped around your fourth finger.
Claire Heaney
Writer
The men in Stephanie Alexander’s life are mostly ‘husbands of friends or gay’
“I get plenty of hugs from them and I am happy with that,” says the 83-year-old author and cook.
WEEKEND READS
She’s 98 and walked through a battlefield in slippers to escape Russian attacks
For hours, wearing a pair of slippers and without food or water, Lidiia Lomikovska walked past the bodies of dead soldiers, stumbling over bomb craters, unsure if her next step would be her last.
Tex Perkins rallied to save it, but ‘world-class’ wildlife hospital could still close
Byron Bay Wildlife Hospital, a registered charity, has treated more than 7000 creatures since it opened in October 2020.
Sydney
Planes to continue landing before end of curfew - if Sydney Airport gets its way
Australia’s largest airport wants to keep a rule that lets some international aircraft land in the hour before the overnight curfew lifts each day.
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Education
How much screen time is too much? This is the answer to every parent’s question
New data reveals how Australian schools rank among OECD nations for the time students spend on digital devices in classrooms.
Art gallery wins more funding, faces more job cuts in tough NSW budget
A NSW Treasury audit shows the gallery’s $344 million expansion has not delivered on its forecast boost to its commercial activities, and more jobs may have to go.
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Smoking & vaping
E-cigarette use rising in NSW despite vapers saying they want to quit
The number of people using vapes in NSW increased last year, but survey data suggests more than half are considering quitting in the next six months.
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Consumer rights
Still waiting for your online order to arrive? You’re not the only one
NSW Fair Trading received more than 6000 complaints about delayed or missing orders last year.
NRL 2024
Has Des Hasler provided the Bluesprint for NSW to stop Reece Walsh?
The Titans shut down one of the most electric players in the game in their upset win over the Broncos last week. Here’s how they had success where so many teams have failed.
Analysis
212 points in five weeks: The secret sauce that finally has Roosters’ attack firing
This time last year, the Roosters couldn’t score for 79 minutes, and never looked like scoring either. Now the NRL’s most scrutinised attack has left the rest of the competition for dead.
Politics
Babynomics: Is starting a family good for you, or just for the nation?
Having children can be a joy, but they don’t come cheap. They are also important to the economy.
Business
From mortgage checks to scam-busting: How your bank is using AI
Banking giants have plans for artificial intelligence that go much further than the often clunky “chatbots” used to answer customer queries.
World
Analysis
US Votes 2024
New York, the city that made Trump rich and famous, has turned on him
Trump’s conviction was the third and heaviest blow he has been dealt in New York – a series of challenges to his ego, his bottom line, and now, perhaps, his freedom.
Jesse McKinley and Maggie Haberman
Opinion
Why Australia’s first female union boss scares Alan Jones
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
There are no fun facts about the next UK PM, but that’s actually his strength
George Brandis
Former high commissioner to the UK and federal attorney-general
If Australia is racist, it’s not just a black and white issue
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
What to do if you fall for a scam
Dominic Powell
Money Editor
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Property
From an unliveable terrace to a Surry Hills stunner, with bonus studio
When Philip bought the home, calling it a mess was an understatement. After four years, it has been transformed.
Young couple beat 14 others to splash $3.2m on trend-defying red brick house
The home was in a local heritage conservation area, not traditionally as popular, but had features that proved a standout.
Good Food
Lifestyle
As a beauty editor, these are my top five fragrances I always recommend
Looking for a new scent? These perfumes get the tick of approval.
Opinion
Sunday Life
Where do all the bookish kids go if their school doesn’t have a library?
Jane Caro
Novelist, author and commentator
Culture
If you think kids’ films suddenly suck, this is why
Most major studios are opting for less original and juvenile titles, as they struggle to attract the entire family.
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Sport
Eels’ Matterson in limbo with headaches and dizzy spells as Simonsson suffers ACL injury
The Eels back-rower hasn’t played since leaving the field in a loss to the Broncos three weeks ago.
Trailing by 12 and down to 12 men, the Cowboys still upset the high-flying Roosters
North Queensland have pulled off one of the biggest boilovers of the season despite missing six Origin stars and losing another man to the sin bin at Allianz Stadium.
Matildas coach promises ‘more aggressive’ Sydney display but Foord ‘unlikely’
Australia will play one more friendly against China at a sold-out Accor Stadium, just hours before Tony Gustavsson names his 18-player Paris 2024 squad on Tuesday.
How the NYPD became one of US cricket’s biggest supporters
The ICC turned to an unlikely source for participants in its Twenty20 World Cup trophy tour of New York – a police department youth program.
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State of Origin
‘Incredibly lucky’: Tedesco rushed back for Blues after Edwards ruled out
Just a week after being axed, James Tedesco is back for NSW after a cruel blow for rookie fullback Dylan Edwards.
Inside the mind of a warrior trying to save his broken family
On a silent team bus en route to Magic Round, news broke in Australia that Payne Haas’ father risked the death penalty on serious drug-smuggling charges, the latest in a long line of family scandals. How does he maintain his focus?
Minjee Lee surges into share of Women’s US Open lead
Minjee Lee is closing in on Australian golf history after producing the round of the week to surge into a share of the third-round lead at the mega-money Women’s US Open in Pennsylvania.
Have Your Say
The Australian Open has a dilemma: can men and women keep playing together?
Five months out from this year’s event, there is still no official venue. Is the viability of one of the most historic golf tournaments under threat?
