Jelena just needed people to believe in her. She was lucky enough to find three
The star player-turned-commentator says she is “extra proud” of what she has achieved after her tennis career.
- by Jordan Baker
Latest
Grand discovery after dazzling days and carefree nights
It was a summer of wild adventure through Europe: dancing on rooftops, swimming in fountains and sneaking into Roman ruins at midnight.
- by Jordan Baker
Opinion
Private schools
How the bank of nan and pop is making our polarised school system even worse
Cashed-up grandparents are driving private education fees ever higher. It’s just another degree of stratification for our dysfunctional school system.
- by Jordan Baker
Exclusive
Council controversy
Serial pest racks up 19 complaints but says he’s ‘smashing’ his job
Local councillor Andrew Thaler is accused of harassment, intimidation, name-calling – and making one worker physically ill with stress.
- by Jordan Baker
Opinion
Performing arts
I was once team Raygun. After her heavy-handed legal threats, no more
The Australian breakdancer’s demand that a venue pay her $10,000 in legal fees over a tribute show she forced them to cancel is beyond a joke.
- by Jordan Baker
Analysis
Radio
The moment that cracked radio tough guy Ray Hadley
Signing off on a 40-year career, the Sydney radio star was brought to tears by one sound bite.
- by Jordan Baker
Analysis
Antisemitism
‘We won’t be intimidated’: In Sydney’s eastern suburbs, there is fear, shock and defiance
Members of Sydney’s eastern suburbs Jewish community have welcomed extra security – but have said they won’t be cowed by antisemitic attacks.
- by Jordan Baker and Catherine Naylor
Investigation
Drugs
I spent a night in a resort next to a drug rehab and had to leave in a hurry
The Connect Global rehabilitation centre operates out of a sleepy holiday resort, where alleged drug dealers and criminals share the space with women and children.
- by Jordan Baker
Investigation
Crime
Bikies, TV stars and brawls: The rehab centre run from a tourist resort
Connect Global is a controversial rehab facility where accused criminals are sent on bail. It has been raided by police and criticised in court. It is now under investigation by the NSW attorney-general’s department.
- by Jordan Baker and Perry Duffin
Exclusive
University
The abortion speech, the student walkout – and the Catholic civil war
A row over an anti-abortion graduation speech prompted high-ranking church officials and conservative lawyers to accuse the Australian Catholic University of failing to uphold the faith.
- by Jordan Baker
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Sex & relationships
‘Hell on Earth, and then some’: Lucy Wicks was subjected to years of abuse, but now the tide has turned
The former federal politician lost her voice during an abusive relationship with NSW MP Taylor Martin. Now she is back on the campaign trail.
- by Jordan Baker
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