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‘Time to heal’: Higgins breaks silence on Lehrmann verdict
Brittany Higgins has made her first public comments about the defamation case over her rape in Parliament House in 2019.
The two words that upended the federal budget just 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.
Australian activists to board aid flotilla bound for Gaza
Three Australians are poised to board a convoy of three ships in an attempt to break Israel’s blockade of the Gaza Strip.
‘Our hearts are shattered’: Luke Davies farewelled
Allegedly killed by a serving NSW Police officer, Luke Davies was remembered at an open-air memorial service in New Farm, Brisbane.
‘He’s dead tonight’: Two more men charged over 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.
Shoppers pay tribute to victims as Westfield slowly returns to life
A week on from the massacre, messages of sorrow and floral tributes pour in for those killed and injured at Bondi Junction.
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NRL 2024
Broncos post 28 unanswered points against Raiders to boss first-half
Brisbane host the Raiders in the late match after the Titans and Sea Eagles shared 11 tries and the lead seven times before Manly edged it and Penrith beat Wests Tigers. Follow the action.
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LoadingTop Chinese swimmers tested positive for banned drug, then won Olympic gold
Twenty-three swimmers tested positive for the banned substance before the Tokyo Olympics, but were secretly cleared of doping by Chinese officials.
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.
Noticed shrinkflation at your supermarket? France has an answer for that
The practice of downsizing products without downsizing their prices has enraged shoppers in Australia, Britain, the US and elsewhere. France says it’s a scam.
Investor beats first home buyers, upgraders 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 drawcard.
Opinion
Productivity
COVID pumped up productivity. Then the bubble burst
Here’s how we’re tracking now, and why putting in more work isn’t the answer.
Millie Muroi
Business Reporter
Matt Damon’s Ripley is a fan-favourite. How does Netflix’s spin hold up?
Patricia Highsmith’s Ripley novels have long fascinated filmmakers; the latest adaptation by renowned screenwriter Steven Zaillian doesn’t disappoint.
Dicey Topics
Good Weekend
‘Try to think about yourself as the slave’: Advice from historian Mary Beard
The British professor discusses the deaths that impacted her the most, making it in a male field and the Summer of Love.
Airfares finally 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.
From gin bars to $1 oysters: 10 Sydney bowling clubs that are on a roll right now
Dog-friendly greens, beer gardens, music festivals and multimillion-dollar ocean views are bringing new crowds to the bowlo.
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.
Bondi Junction attack
Opinion
After a week of mass-murder and terror, we must take a look in the mirror
The prime minister expected the week would be dominated by the unveiling of the government’s new defence strategy. Instead, Australia’s internal security was on the agenda.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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”.
Sydney
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.
Thomas Kelly’s father says family ‘blindsided’ by parole process as son’s killer freed
Kieran Loveridge walked out of 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.
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.
Pair of high-profile restaurant closures hit the harbour city
A hatted modern-Indian newcomer and a niche Japanese izakaya announce their final services.
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.
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.
Modern Guru
My workmate buys skim milk for the office. Can I ask for full cream?
Our Modern Guru suggests a spot of DIY is in order.
Politics
Take down order ‘unlawful and dangerous’: X rejects Australian law
Social media giant X has rejected demands from Australia’s eSafety commissioner to take down images of this week’s Sydney knife attacks.
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.
Opinion
After a week of mass-murder and terror, we must take a look in the mirror
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
The everyday debates guaranteed to start an argument
Richard Glover
Broadcaster and columnist
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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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Updated
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, Sea Eagles grind out Titans, Brisbane Broncos v Canberra Raiders
The Panthers were too classy for the Tigers in Bathurst, while Manly closed out a tough win on the Gold Coast. Now it’s time to turn our attention to Brisbane taking on Canberra.
Top Chinese swimmers tested positive for banned drug, then won Olympic gold
Twenty-three swimmers tested positive for the banned substance before the Tokyo Olympics, but were secretly cleared of doping by Chinese officials.
Pass the hot wings: Why NRL’s fringe dwellers are the centre of attention
The old rugby league saying that wingers hang out with footballers should surely be consigned to history after their Superman acts to start the season.
Winnington is world’s fastest this year, but Tokyo pain taught him not to talk up chances
The Australian arrived at the Tokyo Olympics full of confidence after a faultless build-up, but things didn’t go to plan. He’s determined it won’t happen again in Paris.
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.
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.
