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Australian Breaking News Headlines & World News Online | SMH.com.au We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. Dismiss Skip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footer Advertisement * Tuesday, February 20, 2024 * Log in Open NavigationMenu THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD Independent. 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THE MORNING EDITION PODCAST Start your day with expert insight into the stories that drive the nation. INTERACTIVE: SEARCH FOR UNI COURSES Search for courses across Australia with Campus, your essential education guide. SydneyWeather forecast -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PUBLIC TRANSPORT THE PLAN TO STOP COMMUTERS FALLING IN PLATFORM GAPS ON SYDNEY’S RAIL NETWORK About 450 people fell through gaps between station platforms and trains last year, many of them kids and elderly passengers. UPDATED WEATHER RAIN, STORMS SOAK SYDNEY AFTER MORNING TRAFFIC CHAOS Sydney is again being drenched as severe storms head west this afternoon, with the weather bureau warning of flash flooding. * 1 hour ago POLLUTION SYDNEY’S DIRTY LITTLE SECRET: THE TRAIN STATIONS WITH THE WORST AIR QUALITY The Herald conducted air quality tests at 16 train stations – and the results are alarming. BREAKING CRIME BODIES OF HUSBAND, WIFE AND CHILD FOUND IN SYDNEY Homicide detectives are investigating after the bodies of a family were discovered at two separate locations in the city’s west and north-west. * 25 minutes ago DEFAMATION JARRYD HAYNE SUPPORTER AWARDED ALMOST $40,000 AFTER DEFAMATION FIGHT WITH SEVEN A Federal Court judge found a friend of Jarryd Hayne spat towards the former NRL player’s rape victim, but did not stare her down outside court. EXCLUSIVE CRIME THE HUGE SPIKE IN SCHOOLGIRLS CHARGED WITH ASSAULT The number of girls charged with non-domestic assaults in NSW has almost doubled in the past decade, while charges for domestic assaults have quadrupled in 20 years. AUSTRALIA VOTES A 2024 ELECTION? LEAKED PM STAFF MESSAGE FLAGS EARLY BALLOT The leaking of a text message from the prime minister’s chief of staff will trigger discussion about a possible election in 2024. * 49 minutes ago OPINION EARNINGS SEASON THE NUMBERS DON’T LIE: HOW BHP HAS CHANGED ITS WAYS A dig into the mining giant’s numbers tells quite a story about the significant changes it has made to how it is spending the vast volumes of cash it is generating. STEPHEN BARTHOLOMEUSZ Senior business columnist LIVE NATIONAL NEWS LIVE RESERVE BANK CONSIDERED RATE RISE AT ITS LAST MEETING Minutes of the February meeting, at which the bank held the cash rate steady at 4.35 per cent, show that there were ongoing concerns about the strength of inflation. * 31 minutes ago AUSTRALIA WHAT I LEARNT DRIVING 22,000KM AROUND AUSTRALIA AS A SOLO WOMAN Julia’s great adventure started as a vague stirring in her soul. But the delirious sense of freedom far exceeded her expectations. LIVE MUSIC ELEVEN THINGS TAYLOR SWIFT SHOULD DO DURING HER WEEK IN SYDNEY From touring the Rozelle Interchange to getting kicked out of a licensed venue, Sydney has no shortage of once-in-a-lifetime cultural experiences for the singing superstar. EXCLUSIVE COMING SOON CHEF MATT MORAN REVEALS PLANS FOR SIDE-BY-SIDE STEAK AND SANDWICH EATERIES Compa (Italian slang for friend), a 116-seat Italian steakhouse, will launch next door to &Sando, a bite-sized venue that will squeeze 18 eat-in sanger fans. NRL 2024 ‘IT’S MADNESS’: PANTHERS BLOWN AWAY BY MANCHESTER CITY Penrith has long been considered the benchmark for NRL facilities - but they met their match in a $380 million complex belonging to a giant of the world game. PENRITH PANTHERS HE’S THE NRL’S QUIETEST COACH. BUT THIS CLEARY SPEECH HAD PENRITH RUNNING THROUGH WALLS The three-time premiership-winning mentor never raises his voice above the level of a normal conversation as rare dressing room access shows the impact his very un-rugby league approach has on Panthers players. OPINION FOR SUBSCRIBERS THE NRL MUST STOP AMERICANS CALLING THE GAME RUGBY Forget about securing big-name celebrities to sing the NRL gospel. First, curious US fans need to know the difference between the rugby codes. ANDREW WEBSTER Chief Sports Writer PUTIN'S RUSSIA ‘I CALL ON YOU TO SHARE MY FURY’: PUTIN HAS MADE A NEW ENEMY Alexei Navalny’s wife, Yulia, previously steered clear of public politics, stressing her role as supporting her husband. After his death, she wants revenge. DEFENCE MORE FIREPOWER, NEW DRONE BOATS: AUSTRALIA’S $11B NAVY UPGRADE REVEALED The navy will expand its fleet of warships from 11 to 26 vessels under a radical overhaul designed to prepare for possible conflict in the Indo-Pacific. * 2 hours ago EXCLUSIVE STATE PARLIAMENT COUNCILLORS NOW HAVE TO DISCLOSE MEETINGS WITH DEVELOPERS Premier Chris Minns’ push for greater housing density has led to the City of Sydney bringing its integrity measures regarding lobbyists and property developers in line with state and federal governments. EDITOR'S PICKS CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC HOW COVID SHUTDOWNS LED TO THE ‘MOST DYSREGULATED STUDENTS EVER SEEN’ EXCLUSIVE HEALTHCARE HIS DAD HAD A DEVASTATING HEART ATTACK. SO DANIEL WENT TO BUNNINGS IN A BID TO SAVE HIM OPINION PUTIN'S RUSSIA ONE MURDER TOO MANY, MR PUTIN? IT COULD BE UKRAINE’S LIFELINE PETER HARTCHER Political and international editor Advertisement JUST IN * 25 minutes ago BREAKING BODIES OF HUSBAND, WIFE AND CHILD FOUND IN SYDNEY * 31 minutes ago LIVE AUSTRALIA NEWS LIVE: JULIAN ASSANGE UNLIKELY TO ACCEPT DEAL AHEAD OF HEARING; BORDER FORCE BOSS REJECTS DUTTON FUNDING CUT CLAIMS * 40 minutes ago IS THE LAST WALTZ THE GREATEST ROCK MOVIE OF ALL TIME? * 49 minutes ago LEAKED ALBANESE STAFF MESSAGE FLOATS POSSIBLE EARLY ELECTION Advertisement SYDNEY CRIME GRIM DISCOVERY AS BODY FOUND WEDGED IN CHARITY BIN Police are investigating after the body of a man was found wedged in a charity donation bin at a shopping centre. UNIVERSITY COLLEGES BLACKLIST STUDENTS FROM ENTIRE COUNTRIES Education agents say the visa application crackdown has become extreme and is causing panic among universities and providers. UPDATED WEATHER 75,000 LIGHTNING STRIKES, MASS TRAIN CHAOS: SYDNEY HIT BY STORMS Tens of thousands of homes and businesses were left without power and four people were hospitalised after being struck by lightning. EDUCATION ‘THOU SHALT NOT SAY NASTY THINGS’: HOW A BANKER TOOK ON UNDERPERFORMING SCHOOLS Sending outsiders into Australian classrooms would bring a fresh set of eyes to the education system, the UK’s former chief inspector says. INDIGENOUS JUSTICE POLICE OFFICER CHARGED AFTER ALLEGEDLY HITTING, KILLING JAI WRIGHT An officer who drove an unmarked police car that allegedly hit and killed the Indigenous teenager has been charged with his death. FROM OUR PARTNERS DOMAIN WOULD YOU PAY $1.16 MILLION TO LIVE 50KM FROM THE CBD? DOMAIN LIVE AT (OR NEAR) AUSTRALIA'S BEST BEACHES IN 2024 FROM JUST $400,000 DRIVE ARE YOU RISKING YOUR CHILD'S LIFE WHEN DOING THIS WITH THEIR CAR SEAT? POLITICS ANALYSIS HOUSING CRISIS NO, MAX, WE DON’T REALLY HAVE A MILLION VACANT HOUSES The Greens MP said the million unoccupied properties could help with the housing crisis, but it’s not that simple. RACHEL CLUN DEFENCE FIRST FRANCE, NOW GERMANY: AUSTRALIA RISKS ANOTHER ‘SLAP IN THE FACE’ BORDER SECURITY ‘HIGHEST IT’S BEEN SINCE 2015’: BORDER FORCE BOSS REJECTS DUTTON CUT CLAIM EXCLUSIVE POLITICAL LEADERSHIP MP CAUGHT ON CAMERA SLURRING HER WORDS HELPED WRITE NEW ALCOHOL RULES BUSINESS MERGERS & ACQUISITIONS ANZ WINS GREEN LIGHT FOR $4.9B SUNCORP BANK TAKEOVER The Australian Competition Tribunal has overturned the competition watchdog’s decision not to allow ANZ’s proposed acquisition of Suncorp’s banking arm. CASINOS THE STAR’S SHARES DIVE FOLLOWING SHOCK INQUIRY NEWS UPDATED WORLD MARKETS MINING AND ENERGY STOCKS DRAG ASX LOWER * 1 hour ago BROADCAST RIGHTS NINE TO BECOME NEW HOME OF THE MELBOURNE CUP WORLD ASSANGE SAGA NO PLEA DEAL SEEN AS ASSANGE FACES WHAT COULD BE HIS FINAL EXTRADITION HEARING England’s High Court has scheduled two days of arguments over whether Assange, who has spent years in self-exile and detention, can ask an appeals court to block his transfer. UPDATED ISRAELI-PALESTINIAN CONFLICT PATIENTS EVACUATED BY FLASHLIGHT AMID CLAIMS GAZA HOSPITAL DIRECTOR HAS BEEN DETAINED * 1 hour ago PUTIN'S RUSSIA ‘I HAVE NO RIGHT TO GIVE UP’: NAVALNY’S WIDOW VOWS TO CONTINUE HIS FIGHT UPDATED PUTIN'S RUSSIA ALEXEI NAVALNY’S BODY FOUND BRUISED IN ARCTIC MORGUE Advertisement OPINION SHOCKING AIR QUALITY ON RAIL NETWORK THREATENS PASSENGERS AND STAFF THE HERALD'S VIEW Editorial LETTERS: QUESTIONS OVER COVID SCHOOL CLOSURES A LUXURY OF HINDSIGHT I DON’T CARE IF YOU THINK WRESTLING IS FAKE. THE WWE’S STORYTELLING IS INSANE ROBY D’OTTAVI Writer THIS COUNTRY JUST ENTERED RECESSION, BUT IT DOESN’T WORRY ONE JP MORGAN STRATEGIST MILLIE MUROI Business Reporter EXPLORE * Editorial * Explainers * CBD * Letters * Column 8 * Domain Magazine * Good Weekend * Quiz * TV Guide * Newsletters * Please Explain podcast PREMIUM Subscribe Today’s PaperGood Food Guide Crosswords & Sudoku GOT A NEWS TIP? Share information with our journalists securely and confidentially. Learn more Advertisement PROPERTY * Domain PROPERTY PRICES ‘ONGOING LOVE AFFAIR’: THE TYPE OF PROPERTY THAT BUYERS BLOW THEIR BUDGETS FOR A house with a backyard or an apartment within walking distance to everything? Buyers are defying expectations. AUCTIONS BONDI BEACH HOUSE WITH NO PARKING FETCHES $8.5 MILLION IN HOT AUCTION Five developers competed and the winner plans to build a luxury family home. PROPERTY PRICES THOUGHT IT WAS HARD TO BUY A HOME? IT JUST GOT WORSE SYDNEY HOUSE PRICES THE MOST AFFORDABLE SUBURBS WITHIN 10KM OF SYDNEY’S CBD AUCTIONS TWO SETS OF PARENTS BATTLE FOR $3M GLEBE HOME TO HELP THEIR ADULT CHILDREN GOOD FOOD THE SOS SERIES RECIPETIN EATS’ SECRET TO PERFECTLY COOKED CHICKEN WINGS (PLUS YOUR NEW GO-TO ASIAN SLAW) EXCLUSIVE COMING SOON CHEF MATT MORAN REVEALS PLANS FOR TWO SIDE-BY-SIDE STEAK AND SANDWICH EATERIES TAYLOR SWIFT GOOD FOOD’S TAYLOR-MADE DINING AND DRINKING GUIDE FOR SWIFT’S SYDNEY STAY MEAL PREP GIVE YOUR PANTRY AN OVERDUE OVERHAUL – AND REVAMP YOUR RECIPES AT THE SAME TIME LIFESTYLE FITNESS THE SYNDROME THAT IS PREVENTING MANY FEMALE ATHLETES FROM PERFORMING AT THEIR BEST As many as 80 per cent of female athletes – professional and recreational – are risking their health and performance. HEALTH WHAT’S THE BEST WAY TO CLEAN YOUR EARS, IF NOT WITH COTTON TIPS? THE QUIZ ONE MINUTE YOU’RE HAPPILY MARRIED, THEN ONE OF YOU ASKS WHETHER SNAKES HAVE EYELIDS SUNDAY LIFE THIS RUSTIC HOME LOOKS CENTURIES OLD, BUT IT WAS BUILT SEVEN YEARS AGO SUNDAY LIFE FASHION DESIGNER LEE MATHEWS ON HER STYLE RULES: ‘NOTHING SKIN-TIGHT’ CULTURE ARTS SHE WAS THE 19TH CENTURY TAYLOR SWIFT, HE WAS THE ONE WHO MADE HER A SUPERSTAR Alphonse Mucha was the artist behind iconic images of French actor Sarah Bernhardt as well as swinging 1960s London. Now his pioneering work is the subject of a new exhibition. ★★★½ STREAMING MESSI’S WORLD CUP PROVIDES A DIFFERENT PORTRAIT OF THE WORLD’S GREATEST FOOTBALLER LIVE MUSIC AN EXTINCT LANGUAGE HAS BEEN REBORN IN SONG. EXPECT GOOSEBUMPS REVIEW THE FANTASY HEROINE WHO TAKES ON ALL COMERS WITH A HEALTHY DOSE OF SASS STAGE SHOWS CONCUSSION, KATY PERRY AND TEENAGE DREAMS: THE MAKING OF THE MUSICAL & JULIET TRAVELLER ★★★★ AIRLINE REVIEWS AIRLINE REVIEW: NO LOUD TALKING, PLEASE, ON WORLD’S MOST CONSIDERATE AIRLINE AUSTRALIA WHAT I LEARNT DRIVING 22,000 KILOMETRES AROUND AUSTRALIA AS A SOLO WOMAN LUXURY HOLIDAYS TAY TAY TOUCHES DOWN: WHERE THE STAR IS (PROBABLY) STAYING IN SYDNEY OPINION TRIPOLOGIST ARE AUSTRALIANS BEING RIPPED OFF ON TRAVEL INSURANCE? DRIVEDRIVE TOYOTA'S FAMILY SUV TAKES HOME PRESTIGIOUS AWARD THREE YEARS IN A ROW BENTLEY, AUDI, AND PORSCHES HELD OVER ALLEGED CHINESE PARTS GET TO KNOW THIS NEW SUV ON THE BLOCK AND WHICH VARIANT STANDS OUT THE MOST FROM OUR PARTNERS STAN BASED ON THE THE BEST-SELLING BOOK BY LISA TADDEO, THE BRAND NEW SERIES THREE WOMEN IS NOW STREAMING, ONLY ON STAN. STAN STARRING RICHARD ROXBURGH AND REBECCA GIBNEY, THE BRAND NEW STAN ORIGINAL SERIES PROSPER IS NOW STREAMING, ONLY ON STAN. Advertisement SPORT * NRL * Rugby Union * Cricket * Soccer * AFL * Racing NRL 2024 ‘IT’S MADNESS’: PANTHERS BLOWN AWAY BY MANCHESTER CITY Penrith has long been considered the benchmark for NRL facilities - but they met their match in a $380 million complex belonging to a giant of the world game. UPDATED NRL 2024 WAEREA-HARGREAVES SET FOR UK SWANSONG AFTER CLAIMING ROOSTERS RECORD Roosters enforcer Jared Waerea-Hargreaves will leave the NRL at the end of this season to cap his career with a stint in Super League. * 57 minutes ago OPINION NRL 2024 WHY THE NRL MUST STOP AMERICANS CALLING THE GAME RUGBY Forget about securing big-name celebrities to sing the NRL gospel. First, curious US fans need to know the difference between the rugby codes. ANDREW WEBSTER Chief Sports Writer ANALYSIS NRL 2024 BEST OF THE BEST: THE TOP 50 PLAYERS IN THE NRL – NUMBERS 40 TO 31 Expert judges from the Herald and Nine have combined to produce the definitive list of the top 50 players in the NRL. Today, we continue with numbers 40 to 31. NBA OVERPAID AND UNCOMPETITIVE? PIPPEN TAKES AIM AT PLAYERS AFTER NBA ALL-STARS SCORE-FEST The NBA All-Star game is supposed to showcase basketball’s brightest talents, but Chicago Bulls great Scottie Pippen says high scoring does not equal entertaining and the lack of competitive spirit is bad for the sport. * 2 hours ago AUSTRALIAN CRICKET ‘DEROGATORY AND VULGAR’: WARNER QUESTIONS CHARACTER OF KIWIS WHO USE PERSONAL ABUSE David Warner has laid the foundations for a hostile final tour of New Zealand, questioning the “character” of spectators who stooped to personal abuse. NRL 2024 TOMMY TUTU: HOW BALLET EXERCISES ARE KEEPING TRBOJEVIC INJURY-FREE Leftfield training methods introduced by Eddie Jones’ long-term assistant coach have helped get Manly ace free of pain and fighting fit for the season kick-off. HAVE YOUR SAY BEST OF THE BEST: THE TOP 50 PLAYERS IN THE NRL Expert judges from the Herald and Nine have combined to produce the definitive list of the top 50 players in the NRL. Today, we start with numbers 50 to 41. MORE IN SPORT COMPANIES NINE TO BECOME NEW HOME OF THE MELBOURNE CUP UPDATED SPORT AUSTRALIAN EQUESTRIAN STAR FREE TO COMPETE AT OLYMPICS AFTER ‘MANKINI’ EPISODE SOCCER THE OTHER AUSSIE AT SPURS IS PLOTTING A COURSE BACK INTO THE MATILDAS’ XI ANALYSIS NRL ‘THE BIG BOYS ARE GETTING PAID’: WHY FRONT-ROWERS ARE NRL’S HOTTEST PROPERTY NRL BENJI’S TIGERS OFF TO WINNING START AS SENT OFF WARRIOR FACES FIVE-WEEK BAN OPINION SPORT THINK A MANKINI AT AN EQUESTRIAN EVENT IS SCANDALOUS? GET OFF YOUR HIGH HORSE NRL ROOSTERS LOSE YOUNG TO CRUSHER TACKLE AS ROBINSON CONFIRMS MANU’S LIKELY RUGBY MOVE CRICKET THE ‘PERFECT’ FAST BOWLER AUSTRALIA WON’T HAVE TO FACE IN NEW ZEALAND FEATURED VIDEO ENGLAND ENGLAND’S HUMILIATING BAZBALL LOSS PROVES THEY LEARNT NOTHING FROM THE ASHES RACING MELBOURNE CUP ‘TO LOSE HER IS DEVASTATING’: RACING WORLD MOURNS VERRY ELLEEGANT HORSE RACING COLLETT PRIMED TO CONTINUE RICH VEIN OF FORM AT WYONG HORSE RACING RACE-BY-RACE PREVIEW AND TIPS FOR WYONG ON TUESDAY Advertisement MOST VIEWED TODAY 75,000 LIGHTNING STRIKES, MASS TRAIN CHAOS: SYDNEY HIT BY STORMS RAIN, STORMS SOAK SYDNEY AFTER MORNING TRAFFIC CHAOS ‘THE DOG’S GOT THE BABY’: NEWBORN MAULED TO DEATH AS PARENTS SLEPT COLLEGES BLACKLIST STUDENTS FROM ENTIRE COUNTRIES ALEXEI NAVALNY’S BODY FOUND BRUISED IN ARCTIC MORGUE THE SYNDROME PREVENTING MANY FEMALE ATHLETES PERFORMING AT THEIR BEST HIS DAD WAS DYING. 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