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Paul Kent stood down from Fox Sports, Daily Telegraph after Sydney street fight
The senior columnist and television host was captured in social media video in a scuffle on the streets of Sydney’s inner west.
Man charged with murdering Perth mother Erica Hay
A 35-year-old man has been charged with murder following the death of 30-year-old mother-of-four Erica Hay in Perth’s south on Thursday.
MPs downplay need for domestic violence inquiry, saying action can happen now
The NSW police commissioner also hosed down calls for a royal commission into violence against women, saying there were solutions that could be implemented much more quickly.
Spike in ‘wheel wear’ forces old trains to be pulled from service
The problems besetting some of NSW’s oldest passenger trains illustrate the pressure on the state’s ageing fleet.
Young children chant anti-Israel slogans at Sydney university protest
A “kids’ excursion” to the pro-Palestine encampment at the University of Sydney saw young children led to chant calls for “intifada”.
Opinion
City life
How Sydney’s light rail became Hollywood’s most unlikely star
Sometimes you have to have your city reflected at you through the eyes of an outsider to see its best bits.
Mary Ward
Reporter
Opinion
Healthcare
My dad spent three weeks in ICU. This is what I learnt about our health system
I went into the hospital knowing nothing about our healthcare system. Those three weeks taught me life lessons that will never leave me.
Ruby Kraner-Tucci
Contributor
Why are more businesses charging extra to pay by card?
More businesses are now placing surcharges on all card payments, while they were previously only common on credit cards.
Nicole Kidman receives historic Hollywood honour
The first Australian to be honoured by the American Film Institute, Kidman paid tribute to her parents Janelle and Tony and their unwavering faith in her.
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NRL 2024
Katoa latest to score as Sharks pile on pain in Canberra
The Knights withstood a late flurry to record their third win of the season as attention turns to Canberra for Ricky Stuart’s 500th game as a coach.
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South Sydney Rabbitohs
Mitchell considers withdrawing from Origin to focus on Rabbitohs
In a sign of Latrell Mitchell’s frame of mind and his commitment to South Sydney, the 26-year-old is weighing up his immediate representative future.
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AFL 2024
Hungry Swans start second quarter with back-to-back goals against Hawthorn
Follow along all the live action as Hawthorn face Sydney at the MCG to close out round seven.
‘I’m watching you bitch’: How even the smart fridge is being used as a weapon of family violence
In one day, a former detective and his team removed four spy pens, one Apple AirTag tracker, and virtual access by an abusive man to a woman’s kitchen.
Opinion
Crime
Cads on notice: We now have a contemporary definition of rape
The Lehrmann defamation ruling will change society, thanks to Justice Michael Lee’s distinction between a cad and a rapist.
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
Why Carrie Fellner spent nearly a decade chasing the story of ‘forever chemicals’
From Williamtown, to Minnesota in the US and Wreck Bay on the NSW South Coast, Fellner has tracked the toxic trail of destruction left by a corporate giant.
Giant structure will block ‘world’s prettiest store’ photo after dangerous crowds
A 26-year-old tourist was hit by a car last week and is reported to be in a coma, as locals decry the swarms of tourists attempting to get the viral shot.
Influencer shot dead in the street after six months’ prison for dancing videos
Iraqi authorities are investigating the killing of a well-known social media influencer, who was shot by an armed motorcyclist in front of her home in central Baghdad.
After being dumped by her husband of 25 years, this is what Jo did next
“At 60, I didn’t have time to waste waiting for an uncertain future to reveal itself. I had to make my own future.”
NRL 2024
Wests Tigers 10 Broncos 34
Lame Tigers no match as Broncos gear up for Roosters grudge match
A Brisbane side energised by the return of Adam Reynolds and Payne Haas has sent the Wests Tigers tumbling to their fourth straight loss.
Why Turuva was axed for Penrith’s win over Cowboys
The Panthers have held off the Cowboys to triumph 26-20, while after the Broncos earlier heaped more misery on the Tigers, winning 34-10 in Campbelltown.
Sydney
Parishioners revolt against Catholic Church’s ‘hideous’ building plans
Plans for a six-storey building next to St Mary’s Cathedral in Sydney have provoked opposition from churchgoers, heritage experts and a priest.
Violent porn, online misogyny driving gendered violence, say experts
NSW police are called to 500 domestic violence incidents a day. Experts worry that online misogyny and violent porn are making the problem worse.
‘The village isn’t around’: Parents book drivers for afternoon juggle
More parents are turning to ride-share services for children, as the end of working from home puts pressure on families.
Thousands march against gendered violence
Sydney attendees held signs reading, “I’d feel safer alone with a bear” and “Murder on the dance floor, on a run, in a park, at the shops, in our homes”.
Uber turned this neighbourhood into a car park. Residents are fed up
Wolli Creek residents say they have no street parking, and are contending with cars parked across driveways and anti-social behaviour.
WEEKEND READS
How to nail couple-dressing without looking like Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears
From luxury labels to the high street, more brands are blurring gender lines, and writing a fashion prescription that is more inclusive, with fewer rules.
Opinion
Is there an age when we give up on love?
I’m now in my 50s and after three decades of engaging in mating, dating and relating, I’m over the drama. And the compromise. And the expectations. Also, the hurt.
Wendy Squires
Politics
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Early signs of support for Labor’s Future Made in Australia vow
A federal pledge to spend more money on local industry has won support from voters despite a political row about whether it could waste public funds.
Business
‘Conservative apprehension’: Chinese buyers cautious after tariffs dropped
Rathbone Wine Group is quickly returning to exporting its vintages to mainland China, but the road to international export recovery remains rocky.
World
Hamas releases new ‘proof of life’ video featuring Israeli hostages
Hamas has released a new video that appeared to show two Israeli hostages who have been held in the Gaza Strip since the October 7 assault on southern Israel.
Opinion
The fact my job exists shows just what men will do to harass ex-partners
Joel Svensson
DV security specialist
Australia cannot afford to wait to act on violence against women
Bevan Shields
Editor, The Sydney Morning Herald
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Title Deeds
Nick Fairfax leads Sydney’s well-heeled to dig deep on multimillion-dollar house plans
A scion of the newspaper media dynasty sure got the attention of his Manly neighbours recently.
Mother bidding for first home buyer daughter nabs $1.36m Redfern pad
The happy buyer beat 13 others for the renovated, two-bedroom ground-floor unit with a courtyard in a sought-after spot.
Good Food
Lifestyle
In the mood for a romantic read? Nine of the best love stories ever told
Matters of the heart have inspired authors throughout time. Here are the best picks from classic stories to modern romance.
Culture
Dramatic novel asks pertinent questions about mental health treatment
Anne Buist’s experience as a perinatal psychiatrist informs the novel she has written with Graeme Simsion.
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NRL 2024
Mitchell considers withdrawing from Origin to focus on Rabbitohs
In a sign of Latrell Mitchell’s frame of mind and his commitment to South Sydney, the 26-year-old is weighing up his immediate representative future.
Waratahs chalk up record grand final win after player sent off for stomping
The Waratahs are Super Rugby Women’s champions once again after a crushing 50-14 victory over Fijiana Drua.
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NRL 2024
NRL round 8 LIVE: Nikora scores after half-time as Sharks spoil Stuart’s 500th
The Knights withstood a late flurry to record their third win of the season as attention turns to Canberra for Ricky Stuart’s 500th game as a coach.
Tight Five
Super Rugby
Kiwis open to an Anzac Day Bledisloe – but based on this weekend, there’s no need
A round of trans-Tasman clashes in Super Rugby was compelling and showed the competition is flying.
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AFL 2024
AFL 2024 round seven LIVE updates: Swans pile on goals against Hawks at the MCG as Mitchell fumes
Follow along all the live action as Hawthorn face Sydney at the MCG to close out round seven.
LIV Golf stars urge majors to review qualifying criteria
As the world rankings of Greg Norman’s biggest stars continue to plummet, his players know time is on the wane for a majors revamp.
Trindall facing lengthy stint on sidelines over drink-driving charges
The Sharks half is unlikely to play before he faces court on May 17, and the NRL will likely impose a ban for bringing the game into disrepute after the case is complete.
Have Your Say
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.
