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Opinion
Domestic violence
The fact my job exists shows just what men will do to punish ex-partners
We think of security as something reserved for the wealthy or famous. But it’s everyday women who are being killed by men at the rate of one every week who need it the most.
Joel Svensson
DV security specialist
Exclusive
Governance
How a burner phone turns our border into an open door
A corruption probe tracked the phone to the apartment of an insider at one of Border Force’s most sensitive units.
Exclusive
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, but there are also pleas for more funding.
Updated
Crime
‘We are treating it as a murder’: Woman found dead in house fire identified
The 30-year-old woman found dead following a house fire in Perth’s south in the early hours of Friday morning has been identified as Erica Hay.
Teen stabbed to death in rural town; man in his 20s dead after stabbing in Sydney’s north-west
A 16-year-old boy and a man in his 20s have both been stabbed to death in unrelated incidents as a wave of knife crime continues across NSW.
We’ve been worried about kids on the internet for 30 years. Is it time to toughen up on tech?
The alleged stabbing of a Sydney bishop by a teenager has reignited Australian alarm at the realities of online harm, reopening a debate about how to protect children.
Exclusive
Detention Secrets
A detective wrote to Dutton about Mr Australia. Four years on, he’s still detained.
Courts found no solid evidence was needed for minister to kick Gary Lewer out of the country he has lived in for 50 years, just a letter from police.
The ‘real’ Morrison: former PM says Australians didn’t know who he was
Australians did not know the “real” Scott Morrison when he occupied the nation’s top political office, the former prime minister says, adding he largely kept his faith private during his four years in power.
Opinion
Social media
Musk puts seat belts in cybertrucks. Now he must put them in cyberspace
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Stephen wanted a big shed with his new home. So he got one – inside the house
The Procter family needed a big shed. And architect Toby Breakspear had a novel idea.
In-demand Sydney suburbs where house prices jumped the most
Some of Sydney’s strongest house price growth over the past year hasn’t been where you’d expect, as demand outpaces the supply of homes.
Exclusive
Title Deeds
Sirius’ mystery $35m penthouse buyer revealed amid hopes of $50m resale
The head of the developer behind Sirius, Jean-Dominique Huynh, isn’t just hatching plans for The Rocks building, but also for his Vaucluse house.
Analysis
Workplace safety
When physical punishment is part of the job description, where’s the line?
In elite contact sports where toughness is a revered quality, there can be little difference between galvanising a player’s potential and potentially damaging it.
The family toll at the heart of an AFL coaching crisis
Five AFL assistant coaches are living away from their families to pursue their careers, and one big factor is the prohibitive cost of the housing market.
Opinion
The Fitz Files
Extraordinary events signal the end of ‘she’ll be right’ era
This week was something of a king tide in the realms of concussion-in-sport news, headed by a heartfelt plea from league great Wally Lewis.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Divisive influencer Andrew Tate to be tried for rape and human trafficking
Tate, who has amassed 9.1 million followers on X, was arrested in December 2022 near Bucharest along with his brother, Tristan Tate, and two Romanian women.
Qantas business class far superior to this Asian airline
“I recently flew Qantas business to Tokyo. The crew, food, seat and service were flawless. Our next leg was on ANA, a flight we looked forward to.”
Opinion
Superannuation
Why is retirement spending so difficult to navigate?
Super through our working life is relatively straightforward. The retirement phase presents an entirely different situation.
Bec Wilson
Money contributor
NRL 2024
Perspective
Will Walters’ career renaissance cost the Broncos another generational talent?
Billy Walters has defied the odds, culminating in a move that could have huge long-term ramifications at Red Hill.
‘Disappointed if we’re not a top-four club’: Richardson’s grand plan
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.
Sydney
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.
Exclusive
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.
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.
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.
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.
WEEKEND READS
‘I can’t really explain it’: Ozempic works, so why is writer Johann Hari conflicted?
The bestselling author went down a rabbit hole of research before taking it, emerging slimmer and with a book about the experience.
Dicey Topics
A comedian’s advice to their younger self: ‘Get a double bed and be more forward’
Rhys Nicholson discusses sex education, career death and going full Victorian nanny.
Politics
Government pledges $160m for national guns register
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus will announce the funding commitment on Saturday that will allow police to track gun possession.
Business
Opinion
Jobs
Would you change your name to get a job?
Research has shown it could be your name that is causing you to be placed in the reject pile. But why should applicants to do all the work?
Jim Bright
World
King Charles III, recovering well from cancer, to return to work
The King will return to full duties just 10 weeks after his cancer diagnosis, Buckingham Palace has announced.
Opinion
Australia cannot afford to wait to act on violence against women
Bevan Shields
Editor, The Sydney Morning Herald
X-rated man-child so powerful, he got our politicians to agree on something
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
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Property
Twelve of our favourite homes for sale in NSW right now
Looking for your next home? From Darling Point to Gerroa, we’ve got you covered.
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.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Parenting your parents? How to look out for ageing loved ones without an argument
Whether it’s to do with health or finances, looking after your parents – in big or small ways – can shift a family dynamic. Here’s how to navigate it with kindness.
Opinion
Royal family
Meghan made strawberry jam and her mates lost their minds
Kate Halfpenny
Regular columnist
Culture
Is Aussie-made reboot the evolutionary leap Planet of the Apes needs?
The first Planet of the Apes movie hit screens in 1968. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes aims to extend the dynasty a little further.
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Opinion
The Fitz Files
Three extraordinary events signal the end of ‘she’ll be right’ era
This week was something of a king tide in the realms of concussion-in-sport news, headed by a heartfelt plea from rugby league great Wally Lewis.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Dirty pool: The ‘disgraceful inconsistency’ exposed by Chinese doping scandal
How 23 Chinese swimmers escaped sanction after failing drug tests has shaken the confidence of clean athletes ahead of Paris 2024, and angered the camp of Australian swimmer Shayna Jack.
Heeney getting his priorities straight in the spotlight of Brownlow chase
Swans star Isaac Heeney has always dealt with attention on and off the field - and this season, it’s got even bigger.
Cheap shots or legal brutality? Debate rages over ten-hunting Kiwi hitman
Waratahs Tane Edmed was rocked by a slightly late shot by a Chiefs flanker on Friday night, and he wasn’t the first playmaker to cop it.
Sea Eagles cruise home after Eels’ hat-trick hero Sivo sent off
It was a tit-for-tat affair until one key moment changed everything at Brookvale as Manly ran out 32-18 winners.
Analysis
Workplace safety
When physical punishment is part of the job description, where’s the line?
In elite contact sports where toughness is a revered quality, there can be little difference between galvanising a player’s potential and potentially damaging it.
Tight Five
Super Rugby
Do the maths: Rescuing Rebels would be throwing more borrowed money after bad
The Rebels aren’t the only ones on trial as their increasingly bitter battle with Rugby Australia plays out – it’s the entire concept of the five-team model.
Have Your Say
The family toll at the heart of an AFL coaching crisis
Five AFL assistant coaches are living away from their families to pursue their careers, and one big factor is the prohibitive cost of the housing market.
