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Tragedy
Search on for person feared trapped in rubble after home explosion
A townhouse in Sydney’s west burst into flames in an explosion that left at least six people injured and one unaccounted for.
‘Mr and Mrs Sharaz’: Brittany Higgins weds partner in Gold Coast ceremony
The former political staffer married her partner on the Gold Coast in a tightly guarded ceremony surrounded by family and friends.
Marles in ‘frank’ talks with Chinese defence minister over sea skirmishes
The defence minister used a meeting with his Chinese counterpart to raise Australia’s concerns about “unsafe” encounters between the PLA and the Australian navy.
Man’s most expensive friend? The soaring cost of caring for the family pet
The pet supplies industry is booming as owners such as Liv Arnold seek the best food, accessories and healthcare for their animals.
‘Not your fault’: How to get over the shame of being scammed
Scams have become so sophisticated and numerous these days, so why is there still a stigma around those who fall victim?
Sydney rain to continue all weekend, as dry morning gives way to drenching
After an overcast but dry start to the day the rain hit just before noon and is predicted to persist across the first weekend of winter.
Investigation
Good Weekend
He was jailed for an unthinkable crime. Now there are questions about his conviction
Scientists have raised concerns over the evidence used to convict Robert Farquharson for the 2005 murders of his three boys.
Trump lawyer: ‘I believe in the justice system’
A jury convicted Donald Trump on all counts of falsifying business records, a felony punishable by incarceration, probation or a fine. Trump claimed the trial was rigged.
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Flanagan’s half-time blast fires Dragons to huge comeback win
A second-half fightback from Shane Flanagan’s side stunned the premiers, who went into the break leading by 10 points at BlueBet Stadium.
‘We’ve had a rough trot’: Who is the coach to save the Waratahs?
The season from hell is finally over, to the relief of Waratahs fans. Now it’s time to look at the candidates to revive the fortunes of NSW rugby.
‘It’s not OK’: Carpenter says calendar crunch has zapped Matildas’ energy
European-based Matildas are out on their feet after a long season - and an increasingly ‘jammed’ schedule is making it worse, according to one of Australia’s biggest stars.
Young couple beat 14 others to splash $3.2m on trend-defying red brick house
The home was in a local heritage conservation area, not traditionally as popular, but had features that proved a standout.
Recipe collection
Baking
Eat cake for breakfast: Five healthy-ish bakes to wake up to this weekend
A healthy breakfast masquerading as cake? That’s certainly the case of Helen Goh’s revamped Morning Glory recipe.
The Sydney suburbs where house prices have risen the least
Sydney house prices have risen 57 per cent over the past five years, but some pockets have increased much less.
Opinion
Social media
Unhappy birthday to me: How Facebook ruined my big day
The decline of Facebook means no one knows it’s your birthday any more, which means I don’t get to hear from people I almost never think about.
Thomas Mitchell
Culture reporter
Dicey Topics
Good Weekend
‘Patty’s not allowed to remarry’: Harriet Dyer’s imaginary from-the-grave command
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The 35-year-old actor and screenwriter on unusual sex ed, how she’d like to die – and Taylor Swift.
Sightseeing in Japan wasn’t enough for me, so I tried this
Taiko-Lab is up a narrow flight of stairs inside a scruffy office building on a scruffy back street in Kyoto.
WEEKEND READS
Trump’s appetite for upheaval is as American as apple pie
Another Trump presidency might feature scenes of disunity and political violence. But that’s always been the American way.
Magazine
The June 1 Edition: Stories on the people, places and issues that matter
Did the justice system get the Robert Farquharson conviction wrong? | An epic art fraudster tells all | Harriet Dyer’s death wish
Sydney
New pharmacist powers to prescribe see thousands of women bypass their GP
Women aged between 18 and 65 who present with uncomplicated UTIs can head to the pharmacist instead of the GP, though doctors warn misdiagnoses can be dangerous.
Exclusive
Shopping centres
More experiences, more security: The future of Westfield Bondi Junction
A social wellness club and interactive sports store will replace David Jones food hall, as part of a makeover of the shopping centre.
Opinion
Property development
New housing targets may change Sydney. Failure to hit them will change it more
One mayor has branded the housing plan a ‘catastrophe’ for his area. But the real catastrophe would be if Sydney was unable to grow.
Michael Koziol
Sydney editor
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Courts
‘Each victim was in dreadful fear’: Terror of the ‘inner-west rapist’
Seventeen years after he sexually attacked four women across Sydney, Darren Kennedy was caught by DNA. He has now met his fate.
Man who murdered 19-year-old partner after prolonged ‘nang’ use jailed
Liqun Pan was fatally stabbed in an apartment littered with empty nitrous oxide canisters. He fell four floors and spent months in a coma before his arrest.
NRL 2024
Analysis
‘I’m enjoying this too much’: Cherry-Evans not ready to retire from Origin arena
This year, like last year, the Maroons skipper has had to field questions about his plans beyond this Origin series. But he’s not ready to walk away from rep footy just yet.
Opinion
Why Queensland gets Origin, and NSW does not
Why is there an indifference to Origin in this state as opposed to Queensland, whose entire identity is defined by what happens in three interstate matches each year?
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Politics
Australian universities are under siege. Are they powerless in the face of political attacks?
The federal government’s use of international student numbers to slash migration puts universities’ business models at risk. Here’s why.
Business
Customer data exposed after Ticketek ‘cyber incident’
The ticketing company wrote to Australian customers saying personal details have been compromised.
World
‘My rock’: Marian Robinson, Michelle Obama’s mother, dies at 86
A black woman who grew up in the 50s in segregated Chicago, Mrs R moved into the White House to watch her daughter become first lady of the United States.
Opinion
Six foundations you need in place (long) before retiring
Bec Wilson
Money contributor
The bad thing about the Trump verdict? That people celebrated it
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
Why a guilty verdict won’t dethrone King Donald
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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Property
Seven of our favourite homes for sale in Sydney right now
Looking for your next home? From a harbourfront apartment to a touch of Hamptons elegance, we’ve got you covered.
Suburbs where home owners can’t afford their mortgages
As many as one in 30 households in hard-hit pockets have fallen behind on repayments, buckling under high rates and inflation.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Exclusive
Fitness
How fat hidden inside our muscles is ‘critical’ to health outcomes
According to new research, a specific kind of fat plays an important role in our health and the way we age.
Culture
Sky Ferreira emerges after 10 years of ‘being erased’ by record label drama
The cult pop enigma returns to Australian stages for Vivid Live in Sydney and Rising in Melbourne.
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Sport
Tedesco on stand-by for NSW after Edwards suffers quad strain at training
Dumped NSW fullback could make a shock return to the Blues side after his replacement, Dylan Edwards, suffered an injury at training on Saturday.
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‘It was awful’: Furious Flanagan’s half-time blast fires Dragons to stunning comeback win
A second-half fightback from Shane Flanagan’s side stunned the premiers, who went into the break leading by 10 points at BlueBet Stadium.
‘We’ve had a rough trot’: Who is the coach to turn the Waratahs around?
The season from hell is finally over, to the relief of Waratahs fans. Now it’s time to look at the candidates to revive the fortunes of NSW rugby.
‘It’s not OK’: Carpenter says calendar crunch has zapped Matildas’ energy
European-based Matildas are out on their feet after a long season - and an increasingly ‘jammed’ schedule is making it worse, according to one of Australia’s biggest stars.
‘First priority’: Poidevin says Waratahs should send SOS to Cheika
Michael Cheika says he is ready for another coaching gig. A Wallabies great says it’s time for him to return to NSW.
Analysis
NRL 2024
‘I’m enjoying this too much’: Cherry-Evans not ready to retire from Origin arena
This year, like last year, the Maroons skipper has had to field questions about his plans beyond this Origin series. But he’s not ready to walk away from rep footy just yet.
Analysis
NRL 2024
212 points in five weeks: The secret sauce that finally has Roosters’ attack firing
This time last year, the Roosters couldn’t score for 79 minutes, and never looked like scoring either. Now the NRL’s most scrutinised attack has left the rest of the competition for dead.
Have Your Say
‘We’d be open to Gus being involved’: Why Queensland gets Origin, and NSW does not
Why is there an indifference to Origin in this state as opposed to Queensland, whose entire identity is defined by what happens in three interstate matches each year?
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
