Patrick Begley
WAtoday
Sydney, NSW, Australia
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White-bred terrorist: the making of a killer
In March, a 28-year-old loner from small-town NSW committed New Zealand’s worst mass shooting. Paving his path to the devastation: the dark online world of white supremacists. → Read More
'We are so sorry': Brenton Tarrant's family apologise to shooting victims
The Australian family of Brenton Tarrant have expressed sorrow and pain towards the victims of the Christchurch massacre, declaring his violence “unrepairable”. → Read More
The ghosts of Labor continue to haunt Daley
On March 23, 2009, one of Eddie Obeid's tasks for the day was discussing "phone use" and a country road with his colleague Michael Daley, entries in Obeid's diary reveal. → Read More
'One of the most important drug dealers': former giant punter dead at 76
The man known as "Mr C" in the '90s Jockey Tapes scandal died on Monday. → Read More
'What’s with the dumb warning?': Why young drug users do not believe the agony of ecstasy
Young people are sceptical about the dangers of illegal drugs, leading drug researchers say. → Read More
Son of Sydney Opera House architect 'appalled' by advertising on sails
A protest and calls to boycott The Everest have been called by some after the Berejikian government ordered the Opera House be lit up for the horse race. → Read More
The bishop's ring: Catholic leader's political influence alarms
Meet Antoine-Charbel Tarabay, the Catholic bishop whose pursuit of power is raising concerns. → Read More
'Absolutely tragic': Premier vows to shut festival down after two overdose deaths
Festival organisers say they are "disappointed" with the number of drug-related incidents at Saturday night's event. → Read More
'Shamed' out of day care, companies set their sights on NDIS billions
Businesspeople with chequered histories in the day care industry have companies registered to care for people with disabilities. → Read More
Where the sites with PFAS contamination are near you
On a rise surrounded by bushland in Sydney’s north-west, members of the Westleigh Rural Fire Service have spent years training, putting out blazes in preparation for the real thing. → Read More
Dangers on doorstep
On a rise surrounded by bushland in Sydney’s north-west, members of the Westleigh Rural Fire Service have spent years training, putting out blazes in preparation for the real thing. → Read More
Toxic Secrets: Where the sites with PFAS contamination are near you
In suburban Sydney, life still goes on despite the toxic underground chemicals the Government hasn't banned. → Read More
Minister's embarrassing email revealed amid Sydney stadium saga
Minister intervenes to script SCG Trust chairman's comments on stadium rebuilding. → Read More
'Friend of a friend': Australian link to Cambridge Analytica
Cambridge Analytica, the data mining firm accused of exploiting Facebook information to swing elections, is now headed by an Australian-educated engineer. → Read More
'They have no right to take this off the small man': Labor faces backlash
His cattle dogs tumbling at his feet, Stjepan Brticevic warned Labor its latest plan was "pretty bloody bad". → Read More
Murder, she joked: psychologist censured over inappropriate texts
Dr Elise Lowick blurred boundaries in a series of text messages sent to a teenage client over a fortnight. → Read More
'Dear Dad': John Hemmes' son from affair reached out, now court awards $1.75m
In September 2010, Edward Cameron began a letter, addressed, "Dear Dad, John, Father, Mr Hemmes …" → Read More
Court awards Edward Cameron $1.75m from estate of father he never met John Hemmes
Edward Cameron, the 27-year-old son of the late Sydney business identity John Hemmes stemming from a secret six-year affair, has been awarded $1.75 million from the estate of the father he never met. → Read More
John Hemmes' unacknowledged son Edward Cameron sues for millions
Edward Cameron never saw or spoke directly with John Hemmes before his death in 2015. → Read More
John Ibrahim's nephew among five more charged over alleged smuggling ring
Hassan Sayour faces charges of possessing illegal tobacco with an intent to defraud and dealing with more than $10,000 in proceeds of crime. → Read More