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Teens charged with planning attack after alleged terror cell uncovered
Five young people have been charged and three accused of planning a terrorist attack after police swarmed on associates of the alleged Wakeley church stabber.
Cruel twist of fate that let an accused killer walk free
Daniel Billings was charged with stalking, rape and animal cruelty. Police said he’d threatened his ex-partner. There was no magistrate, so a registrar gave him bail.
BHP weighs potential takeover of Anglo American
BHP, the world’s largest miner, has approached London-listed Anglo American with an offer that could turn into this year’s biggest deal.
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Anzac Day
Thousands turn out for Anzac Day marches, dawn services across the country
Australians have gathered on Anzac Day to pay tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their nation. Follow live.
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LoadingAt dawn on the Kokoda Track, Albanese pays tribute to our Diggers
After two days climbing the muddy path through the mountains of PNG, Anthony Albanese and James Marape marked the dawn service at the Isurava battlefield memorial.
Opinion
World War I
The missing emotion that needs to be articulated on Anzac Day – Rage
Eleven decades on from the horrors of Gallipoli, I am yet to see a thunderous piece of writing saying what needs to be said.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Opinion
Donald Trump
Whether Trump did or didn’t let loose, there’s a whiff of defeat about him
Just when you thought the most buffoonish member of the US right could not get any sillier, he managed to pull it off - and it stinks.
Bill Wyman
Columnist
In warning for Trump, Nikki Haley wins almost 17 per cent of Pennsylvania’s primary vote
Haley suspended her campaign last month. If the voters who backed her this week refuse to support Trump in November, it could prove a damaging blow to his prospects for victory.
Hamas issues video showing Israeli hostage alive
Goldberg-Polin, 23, was clearly speaking under duress, and his claim that 70 hostages had died could not be independently verified.
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.
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Public transport
Old trains, delays and timetable risks: The truth about Sydney’s strained rail network
Lifting the performance of the train fleet and rolling out a new timetable are among the challenges identified in a review.
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Animals
Military horses, one blood-covered, run loose through central London
A group of horses bolted and threw their riders while on their daily morning exercise in central London, leaving several people injured.
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Cafe
10 great cafes open today for your Anzac Day coffee and carb fix
Of course, surcharges will apply, but it will be worth it for that sweet, sweet caffeine (and sandwich) hit.
Opinion
State Parliament
In public life, some private failings can be overlooked. But this MP should resign
Some believe mistakes in an MP’s personal life should not cost them their careers. But such missteps are often red flags for poor judgment.
Alexandra Smith
State Political Editor
‘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.
Desire gaps are common in relationships. Here’s how to talk about them
The latest season of Heartbreak High is shining a light on asexuality and mismatched libidos.
NRL 2024
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Former Bulldogs forward begins $4m legal action against club
Jackson Topine hasn’t played in the NRL since claiming he was forced to wrestle up to 35 players back to back.
Bulldogs trainer at centre of legal action has high care factor for players: Robinson
Travis Touma was part of the Roosters training staff for more than a decade, during which time they won three premierships.
Sydney
Thousands gather in Sydney to mark Anzac Day in biggest crowd in recent years
“We are heartened to see so many Australians with us today,” said master of ceremonies Gareth McCray.
Lisa Wilkinson and Ten at loggerheads over Lehrmann defamation costs
The high-profile presenter is locked in a fresh fight with Ten over her million-dollar legal costs of defending the failed defamation suit.
‘Are you threatening me?’: Police called as council meeting turns chaotic
Union members refused to vacate the chamber when Liverpool’s Liberal mayor Ned Mannoun called a closed session to debate the future of chief executive John Ajaka, a former Liberal MP.
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Crime
Bail authority previously ignored changes for sexual assault offences
Chris Minns has asked a top lawyer for legal advice regarding potential changes to the Bail Act after Molly Ticehurst was allegedly murdered by her ex-partner.
‘Our university is scared’: Sydney Uni students join wave of US encampments
Colleges across the US have been rocked by mass protests which began at Columbia University on April 17 and quickly spread to other institutions.
SEE & DO
Before he died, Freud had a mysterious meeting. Film ‘reveals’ who it was with
Anthony Hopkins is at his sarcastic best in a story that imagines a battle of wills that took place shortly before Freud’s death.
Singer Martha on what it’s like to be a Wainwright: ‘We talk, yell, cry it out’
After her revealing memoir about her famous musical family, singer Martha Wainwright brings her disarming candour to Australian stages in May.
Politics
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Paris Agreement
Nats’ nuclear climate policy puts Australia’s Paris deal in doubt
Nationals leader David Littleproud has conceded turning to nuclear power would mean Australia misses its 2030 emissions reduction target.
Business
Opinion
Casinos
Chaos, paranoia, overreaction: inside Star’s operation
Robbie Cooke thought he had all the experience needed to rescue Star Entertainment, but his career gamble has led to a spectacular bust.
Colin Kruger
Senior Business Reporter
World
Two Australians had ringside seats to Trump’s 2016 ‘catch and kill’ plot
One of them is still grappling with feelings of guilt over what is now alleged to have been a successful attempt at election interference.
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Property
Median house price hits record high of $1.6 million
Sydney house prices are now more than twice that of units, a record gap that pointed to well-heeled buyers driving demand in a tight market.
Eight of our favourite luxury homes for sale right now
From a custom wine room to an 18-hole golf course and onyx verde surfaces, we’ve rounded up our pick of the prestige property on the market.
Good Food
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Chicken
50 of the best chicken recipes for every occasion
Lifestyle
Curious about how well your body is ageing? Try the sit-to-stand test
For older people, this simple exercise is the best way to measure how much physical power you have.
Culture
This album is a rare misstep for Swift - but is she too big to fail?
For the first time in a long time, critics aren’t loving a new Taylor Swift album. Does it even matter?
Opinion
WordPlay
‘Omnishambles’ caught our attention but its origin might surprise you
David Astle
Crossword compiler and ABC Radio Melbourne presenter
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NRL 2024
How Dragons have gone from bunnies to bullies in Flanagan’s new era
Even if the Roosters beat St George Illawarra on Anzac Day, they will wake up sore on Friday morning. It’s a large reason why the Dragons looked to have turned the corner.
Andrew Johns
League columnist
Topine calls on former teammates to back $4 million claim
Some of the players at the Bulldogs wrestling session in which Jackson Topine was used as “shark bait” are expected to testify if the case goes to a hearing.
Waratahs on cusp of unbeaten season – but they’d rather keep playing
Undefeated NSW play Fiji in the Super Rugby Women’s grand final on Sunday, but a veteran has called for the competition to double in length.
Olympians bumped off Sydney tracks for school carnivals before Paris
Less than 100 days before competing in Paris, Sydney-based Olympians have been forced to move to Japan to get regular track time ahead of Paris.
‘No-brainer’: Rugby Australia wants Bledisloe Cup clash on Anzac Day
RA chairman Daniel Herbert believes a Wallabies-All Blacks game on Anzac Day would be a lucrative event for the cash-strapped code.
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Around the clubs
Wests Tigers emerge as frontrunners for Turuva’s services
The Panthers winger is close to an announcement on his future and the Tigers have emerged as the likely option if he decides to leave Penrith at the end of the season.
Bulldogs trainer at centre of legal action has high care factor for players: Robinson
Travis Touma was part of the Roosters training staff for more than a decade, during which time they won three premierships.
Have Your Say
Former rugby league star Terry Hill dead aged 52
Hill made 246 first-grade appearances during spells at Manly, Wests Tigers, Western Suburbs, Eastern Suburbs and Souths.
