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Pressure grows for NSW royal commission into domestic violence

Molly Ticehurst died in the regional NSW town of Forbes.

There is a growing chorus of voices for a royal commission into domestic violence in NSW, but there are also pleas for more funding.

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Twelve crucial minutes: Police’s grave warning about alleged killer of Molly Ticehurst

The haunting words of the police prosecutor, revealed for the first time, highlight concerning details about an alleged domestic abuser’s escalating behaviour.

Australia cannot afford to wait to act

On this issue, it is obvious not enough is being done. The Herald and other major media outlets have a responsibility to push our political leaders for desperately needed change.

‘We were trying to save people’: The final moments of Bondi security guard Faraz Tahir

Muzafar Ahmed Tahir (bottom left), brother of Faraz Tahir, at his funeral on Friday.

Slain security guard Faraz Tahir has been hailed a national hero by the prime minister.

Islamic State, whippings, ram raids: Troubled history of man questioned in anti-terror raids

Wassim Fayad leaves Burwood Local Court over the whipping of a men 40 times with a cable.

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.

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 in Sydney.

Gina Edwards and Oscar the cavoodle after she won her defamation case against Nine.

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.

Bruce Lehrmann agrees to pay thousands to Peter FitzSimons

Lisa Wilkinson, Bruce Lehrmann and 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.

Sixth teenager charged after anti-terrorism raids

A sixth teenager has been charged with  terrorism-related offences following the stabbing of a religious leader in Wakeley on April 15.

Waratahs score first in bruising clash with Chiefs at Allianz Stadium

Jake Gordon and Waratahs teammates looking dejected after the game against the Chiefs.

The Tahs are still alive - just - in the race for the finals but will need to make it a rare double over Kiwi sides to keep their hopes alive. Follow the action.

Manly Sea Eagles host Parramatta Eels at 4 Pines Park

Joe Ofanhengaue tries to beat the Manly defence.

Here we go again, it’s Manly and Parra. The Eagles have been hot and cold, but they’re moving up the ladder.

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.

Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea James Marape and Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese.

What happens on a two-day trek with two PMs and five journalists?

I joined Anthony Albanese for his Kokoda Track walk. It was a moment in history. A sitting Australian prime minister had never walked it before. Neither had a PNG prime minister.

A contact called me with news about the PM. It left me with a moral dilemma

Scott Morrison, pictured in Parliament last year, has revealed he took medication after suffering anxiety while prime minister.

The source was not a troublemaker or a leadership aspirant. This was not an ALP stunt. It was a person concerned for the man, and the country.

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Plan for Australia to stay ‘ahead of the pack’ in cutting-edge computing

The federal government is investing $18 million to link the country’s major universities with industry groups and strategic partners to boost the country’s quantum edge.

The Instagram sensation who’s rewriting art history without the men

Katy Hessel, who will be appearing at the Sydney Writers Festival and NGV next month, has carved a niche for herself by promoting the work of women artists.

With her online following, podcast and bestselling book, Katy Hessel has become an art-world superstar. But she’s not without her critics.

Give this impressive but surprisingly simple Greek-style lamb borek a swirl

Serve this lamb, rice and vine leaf borek with garlic dip.

Dolmades (stuffed vine leaves) meet lamb borek in this impressive savoury spiral.

Travel quiz: What is the world’s largest religious structure?

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South Sydney are now 1-6 and face premiers Penrith next Thursday.
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The Rabbitohs are going from bad to worse. Here are their latest coach-killers

In just a year, South Sydney have gone from beating Penrith to having 54 points put on them against Melbourne. Watch our five key reasons that it happened.

Shane Richardson.

‘Disappointed if we’re not a top-four club’: Richardson’s grand plan to make Wests Tigers great again

The former Souths boss was appointed in an interim capacity in December after wholesale changes were made following a review.

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Police have announced a $500,000 reward for information over the disappearance of Jessica Zrinski.

Jessica was last seen in a car with a stranger. Police are now scouring a NSW forest to find her

Jessica Zrinski has been missing since she got into a blue Holden Commodore after a night at the pub. Now homicide detectives have launched a bushland search in the Blue Mountains.

Man wrongly identified as Bondi Junction attacker settles with Seven

Man wrongly identified as Bondi Junction attacker settles with Seven

The 20-year-old university student wrongly identified by Seven has settled his legal dispute with the network for an undisclosed sum.

Algae found in Rozelle Parklands pond, days before planned reopening

Rozelle Parklands is due to open on Tuesday, but blue-green algae has now been discovered in the wetlands within the park.

The park was due to reopen on Tuesday following the discovery of asbestos in January. But a discovery of bacteria in the wetland means some fences will remain.

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Rosie Batty urges NSW royal commission into domestic violence

Advocate Rosie Batty during a press conference to mark 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence

The murder of 28-year-old Molly Ticehurst has shocked the country and experts say urgent action is needed to stop family violence.

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Police commissioner denounces Molly’s ‘horrifying’ alleged murder

NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb has mourned the loss of Molly Ticehurst, saying her alleged murder is no “isolated incident”.

The police commissioner says the NSW government’s review of bail laws is a priority after a “terrible and frankly horrifying crime”.

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These tributes to the greatest composer of movie scores hit the right notes

The legacy of Ennio Morricone, who died in 2020, is captured in two recent documentaries, Ennio and Sergio Leone: The Italian Who Invented America.

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Joe Ofanhengaue tries to beat the Manly defence.

NRL round 8 LIVE: Manly Sea Eagles v Parramatta Eels at 4 Pines Park

Here we go again, it’s Manly and Parra. The Eagles have been hot and cold, but they’re moving up the ladder.

Jake Gordon and Waratahs teammates looking dejected after the game against the Chiefs.

Super Rugby LIVE: Waratahs lead early in bruising clash

The Tahs are still alive - just - in the race for the finals but will need to make it a rare double over Kiwi sides to keep their hopes alive.

Nathan cleary punches Jarome Luai.

Nudie runs, no sleep and chilli eating: What really happens at NRL training sessions

It’s long been accepted that players are pushed to breaking point to separate the mentally fragile players from the game’s most resilient athletes - but it’s a fine line.

South Sydney are now 1-6 and face premiers Penrith next Thursday.
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The Rabbitohs are going from bad to worse. Here are their latest coach-killers

In just a year, South Sydney have gone from beating Penrith to having 54 points put on them against Melbourne. Watch our five key reasons that it happened.

Waiaria Ellis, 16, will play in the Super Rugby Women final on Sunday.

Sixteen, 55kg and fearless: Is ‘Baba’ the Waratah Australia’s smallest pro footy player?

Diminutive Waiaria Ellis will play for NSW in the Super Rugby grand final on Sunday. But it’s her rivals who should be scared.

Cameron Smith plays on the opening day of the LIV Golf Adelaide event.

Greg Norman’s LIV league signs surprise deal with Golf Australia

The peak body for the sport in Australia will capitalise on the success of Norman’s LIV league, who have agreed to make a huge contribution to help kids take up the game.

Shane Richardson.

‘Disappointed if we’re not a top-four club’: Richardson’s grand plan to make Wests Tigers great again

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.

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