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A new investigative podcast about one of Australia’s most controversial cases.

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He fled Lebanon to Sydney. It would take weeks for his fiancee to join him

Reunited after fleeing Lebanon,engaged couple Sahar and Mohamad in Bexley where they are staying with family friends. Mohamad and his family were evacuated from Lebanon last month by the Australian government. Sahar remained in Lebanon until her visa was granted. Bexley,NSW. November 11,2024. Photo:Kate Geraghty

After war forced them to opposite sides of the world,this couple are rebuilding their life from inside a Sydney garage.

Brazen Surry Hills underworld killing caught on CCTV

Surry Hills shooting

Gunmen clad in black masks,ponchos and gloves shot Nadal Acherkouk dead at a petrol station on Friday night.

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Bali Nine

Bali Nine would continue to serve time in Australia,but the details aren’t clear

Trade Minister Don Farrell said there was a plan for the men to “continue to serve their sentence[s],except they’re serving them in Australia”.

Hosts reeling as Indian opener brings up ton with stunning six

Yashasvi Jaiswal piles on the runs in Perth on Saturday.

Join us for all the live action from Optus Stadium in Perth on day three.

Analysis
Wallabies

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is unsure about his future. Here’s how to keep him

Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt is unsure about his future. Here’s how to keep him

Rugby Australia must get creative to keep the Kiwi maestro involved after the British and Irish Lions series.

Urine sample match forces drug testing scandal

Two Sydney harness racing drivers provided samples to stewards at a race meeting in Goulburn. DNA analysis showed the urine in both was from the same person.

Newtown School of Arts Trust Chair Greg Khoury is leading a transformation of the building into a boutique arts hub space in Sydney.
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Planning

Could this $6m makeover rescue NSW’s forgotten schools of arts?

Newtown School of Arts is to get two new intimate theatres – and the plan could be a model for reviving more than 100 schools of arts across the state.

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Cars

Hilux,Corolla or Golf? The most popular cars in your postcode

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Use our interactive to discover the top 10 makes in your postcode and see the map revealing the concentration of models across Sydney.

Watchdog probes $800b online property monopoly after banks threat

The ACCC’s chair has criticised the process that allowed PEXA to be privatised and given a monopoly on e-conveyancing with no proper oversight.

In Trump’s America,women don’t feel safe to date. Neither do these Aussies

The 4B movement,a radical feminist movement originating in South Korea,has seen a surge in interest from women in the West.

In Vang Vieng,tragically,tourist deaths are nothing new

Holly Bowles and Bianca Jones are fighting for life in a Thai hospital.

Laotian authorities have been working to rid the town of its deadly reputation. Clearly,they haven’t worked hard enough.

Jimmy Thomson
Jimmy Thomson

Columnist

Powerful Israeli strikes on the heart of Beirut kill at least 20

The once-rare attacks on the Lebanese capital have continued,with the fourth strike in a week leaving 20 dead and more than 60 injured.

Defectors from Elon Musk’s X are taking up with Bluesky.

Off with the pixies:Musk’s X defectors discover their utopia

Millions of former tweeters have taken their spotless minds and ridden,on a butterfly’s wings,to an alternative reality:Bluesky,the microblogging site for progressive idealists.

Parnell Palme McGuinness
Parnell Palme McGuinness

Columnist and communications adviser

From earbuds to e-books:the best tech gifts for holidays

Gift guide

Here are some of our favourite gift ideas for the tech-obsessed,or those who could do with a few more gadgets.

Finally,there’s some good news about super and retirement

There are changes in the pipeline aimed squarely at solving real retirement problems for everyday Australians like you. And that’s worth celebrating.

Bec Wilson
Bec Wilson

Money contributor

Pink emu? Inside Australia’s kitsch pavilion for World Expo 2025

The Australia pavilion harnesses “Australia’s unique natural beauty”.

The Australia Pavilion is the latest in a long line of dazzling environments that expresses how we live today.

The part of India you probably haven’t heard of,but must visit

Traditional Kathakali dance on New Year carnival in Fort Kochi,Kerala,India.

Fine dining meets hipster cafes in this vibrant part of south-west India.

Yes,I’m a cat lady. No,it’s not an insult. Here’s why

A woman’s love of her feline friends is nothing to be ashamed of.

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WEEKEND READS

It’s a dream for many us,but is a move to the country as idyllic as it seems?

Regional migration has never been more popular. Here,three recent small-town converts share the reality of making the move.

Opinion

I received an invitation to meet the King and Queen. This is why I accepted it

I chose to engage because I saw no other way through it. Rage doesn’t fit my purpose.

Brooke Boney
Brooke Boney

Gamilaroi woman,journalist and presenter

Sydney

Articulate,relentless and merciless:the fall of Alan Jones

Articulate,relentless and merciless:the fall of Alan Jones

Once The Man Who Ran Sydney,Alan Jones’ grip loosened as society changed,and he refused to change with it.

Sydney suburb to get 24-hour weekend buses

The all-night buses will run along Darling Street,where the council wants to relax rules around noise and trading hours.

The arrival of around-the-clock buses on the trainless peninsula coincides with plans to jump-start the area’s nightlife.

Driver disqualified until 2041 allegedly crashes Porsche

Police broke off a pursuit over safety concerns but the driver crashed a short time afterwards.

Police said driver Robert Buljubasic fled on foot after crashing into another vehicle following an aborted pursuit.

Sydney pool renovation debacle could push council rates up 111 per cent

North Sydney pool is not expected to reopen until 2025.

The council says it is considering every option to repair its strained finances before coming cap in hand to residents.

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Schools

‘It’s supposed to be a place where I feel safe’:Teen banned from year 12 formal

The 17-year-old wearing the scarf at his graduation ceremony in September.

The teenager says he was given the punishment for wearing a Palestinian scarf to his graduation.

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SUMMER OF CRICKET

India’s bowlers were well on top on days one and two.

$2m a day:Why Australian cricket chiefs are barracking for India

The 17 wickets that fell on day one of the first Test raised the possibility of an early result and a big loss of revenue for stakeholders.

Mitchell Starc in the field on Saturday in Perth.

Aussies slammed for body language as McDonald defends bowling setup

Mitchell Starc and Josh Hazlewood provided some late resistance as India bowled Australia out to take a handy first innings lead in Perth.

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Property

The Lambourne Estate at Lower Portland was listed in early 2022 for $14 million to $15 million.
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Title Deeds

Vodka baron cops $7m discount selling luxury Hawkesbury River retreat

He launched a vodka label thanks to help from Robert De Niro and financial backing from James Packer. Later,he tried his luck in property.

The ‘extremely desirable’ parts of Sydney where home values are falling

The ‘extremely desirable’ parts of Sydney where home values are falling

Affordability constraints are testing buyers’ limits,even at the upper end of the market,and the steepest drops are taking place in desirable areas.

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Sport

Yashasvi Jaiswal laps it up.

Australia v India LIVE:Perth Test day three

Join us for all the live action from Optus Stadium in Perth on day three.

Ben Hunt won’t be going to the Bulldogs.

Bulldogs withdraw from pursuit of Hunt,leaving Broncos in box seat

The Bulldogs have been mulling over the potential recruitment of Hunt for days but have decided that he isn’t the right fit for the club.

Andrew Johns and Kate Kendall.
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NRL 2024

Andrew Johns weds long-time partner in secret Bali ceremony

The eighth Immortal and Kate Kendall exchanged vows at a wedding attended by few,if any,guests.

India’s bowlers were well on top on days one and two.

$2 million a day:Why Australian cricket officials are barracking for India

The 17 wickets that fell on day one of the first Test raised the possibility of an early result and a resulting loss of revenue for stakeholders.

Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray were adversaries throughout their careers but did play as teammates at the Laver Cup in 2022.

Novak has signed one of his fiercest rivals as his coach for the Australian Open. Will it work?

Tennis great Novak Djokovic has signed former foe Andy Murray as his coach. It’s an unlikely pairing;the ultimate late-career Hail Mary for the Djoker in his quest for an epic 25th grand slam title.

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Juan Mata was benched again in Saturday night’s derby,but had a good impact in the second half.

‘Cowardly’:Wanderers coach lashes out at Juan Mata’s agent after another derby defeat

Wanderers coach Alen Stajcic has launched an extraordinary attack on the agent of marquee recruit Juan Mata amid continued questioning over his use of the Spanish veteran.

Harry Potter at Wallabies training on the Spring Tour.

How new Wallaby Harry Potter earned his own place in the pages of history

He has lived a life with a world-famous name that was just another name when he was born. But now the newest Wallaby has earned his own fame.

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