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Deaths of three children in Lalor Park house fire leaves NSW with ‘deep wound’, premier says

Deaths of three children in Lalor Park house fire leaves NSW with ‘deep wound’, premier sayswww.theguardian.com Chris Minns says children’s father who allegedly tried to impede rescuers will likely face ‘most serious charges on offer’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast New South Wales has been left with a “deep wound” after the deaths of three young children in a house fire in Sydney’s west on Sunday, according to the premier, Chris Minns. Minns said the children’s 28-year-old father, who allegedly tried to stop rescuers from saving them, would likely be hit with “the most serious charges on offer”. Two boys, aged three and six, and a 10-month-old girl died in the blaze. The man remained in hospital in an induced coma under police guard on Monday morning. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup In Australia, the crisis support service Lifeline is on 13 11 14 and the national family violence counselling service is on 1800 737 732. In the UK, Samaritans can be contacted on freephone 116 123 and the domestic abuse helpline is 0808 2000 247. In the US, the suicide prevention lifeline is 988 and the domestic violence hotline is 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). Other international helplines can be found via www.befrienders.org Continue reading...

Far-right and progressives react at the same time to French election results – video

Far-right and progressives react at the same time to French election results – videowww.theguardian.com There was stunned silence at the far-right National Rally (RN) party headquarters as the results of France’s legislative elections came in. In stark opposition, ecstatic jubilation rocked Place de La République Square where leftwing New Popular Front (NFP) supporters had gathered. The leftist alliance unexpectedly took the top spot in the elections, ahead of the far right in a major upset that bars Marine Le Pen's National Rally from getting enough seats to form a government ‘We were so scared’: France’s centrist and leftwing voters breathe sigh of relief French election 2024 updates Continue reading...

Fremantle’s top-four spot suggests a deep run into September and beyond | Craig Little

Fremantle’s top-four spot suggests a deep run into September and beyond | Craig Littlewww.theguardian.com There is nothing illegitimate about the Dockers’ ladder position and their youthful roster gives cause for hope On Saturday night, Fremantle played a Richmond team whose year of injury and losses couldn’t be un-clustered with a crowbar and a Dusty fend-off (although put in a call to the AFL CEO and he may tell you that they’ve never been better). Josh Treacy kicked a career-best five goals, Andrew Brayshaw and Hayden Young combined for 60 possessions and three goals, and they handed out a pretty decisive pounding, winning by eight-goals and interest. To follow up last week’s win in Sydney so matter-of-factly suggests there is nothing illegitimate about Fremantle’s position in the AFL top four. It may not carry the same editorial weight as an eight-month discussion of the preternatural Harley Reid, but the fact that this Dockers team appears to be evolving into a genuine contender to run deep into September would seem, even to the untrained observer, worth at least a couple more pages in the back of the West Australian. Continue reading...

CCTV footage shows missing Ballarat woman leaving home with black cat – video

CCTV footage shows missing Ballarat woman leaving home with black cat – videowww.theguardian.com Police have released CCTV footage in a bid to locate missing woman Renee. Police say Renee, 42, was seen leaving her Ballarat home on 30 May with her black cat, Shadow. The cat was later found left outside a separate house three days later Sydney house fire: three children dead, father in custody after alleged triple homicide Continue reading...

Australia’s ‘group of death’ confirmed for Olympic men’s basketball tournament

Australia’s ‘group of death’ confirmed for Olympic men’s basketball tournamentwww.theguardian.com Boomers to play Canada, Spain and Greece in Group A Giannis Antetokounmpo among NBA stars standing in way The men’s Olympic basketball group of death stands between Australia and another medal after former NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and his Greece side, as well as world No 2 Spain, secured their places. The Boomers had already known they would meet Canada, a side led by world class guards Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jamal Murray, and who finished third at last year’s World Cup after beating the USA in the bronze medal game. Results in Olympic qualifying tournaments on Monday morning confirmed the remainder of Australia’s draw in Group A. Greece overcame Croatia 80-69 at home, with Antetokounmpo scoring 23 points to help secure his first Olympic appearance. Spain bested the Bahamas, at home 86-78, thanks to 18 points from naturalised American Lorenzo Brown, 15 from former NBA player Willy Hernangómez and 12 from Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama. Continue reading...

Kayln Ponga returns in Maroons revamp for State of Origin decider

Kayln Ponga returns in Maroons revamp for State of Origin deciderwww.theguardian.com Dane Gagai and Selwyn Cobbo also reaclled for Queensland Bradman Best replaces injured Latrell Mitchell for NSW Blues Queensland have recalled Kalyn Ponga, Dane Gagai and Selwyn Cobbo as coach Billy Slater makes key changes to his Maroons side, while Bradman Best will replace the injured Latrell Mitchell in one of two changes to Michael Maguire’s NSW State of Origin side for game three. Gold Coast forward David Fifita, who played all three Origin games for the Maroons last year, has again been overlooked in a controversial Queensland omission. Hamstring injuries to wingers Xavier Coates and Murray Taulagi forced Slater’s hand in one respect, but between them the recalled trio bring much-needed skill, power, pace, size and experience to the table after the Maroons were outmuscled and outclassed 38-18 in Origin II in Melbourne. Continue reading...

Melbourne airport backdown on station paves way for long-awaited train link

Melbourne airport backdown on station paves way for long-awaited train linkwww.theguardian.com Airport’s chief executive Lorie Argus says it will adopt the state government’s preferred above-ground station Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Melbourne Airport has agreed to a “compromise” and will back down on its demand for an underground railway station, in the hope it can bring forward the project’s completion date to 2030. The airport’s chief executive officer, Lorie Argus, on Monday announced the airport would adopt the Victorian government’s preferred above-ground station proposal. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...

Australia news live: Melbourne airport backdown paves way for train link; Payman to visit ‘every single town’ in WA after quitting Labor

Australia news live: Melbourne airport backdown paves way for train link; Payman to visit ‘every single town’ in WA after quitting Laborwww.theguardian.com Independent senator to visit constituents to ‘find out what’s important to them … without any boundaries or restrictions of party rules and confinements’. Follow the day’s news live Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Australians feel ‘crushing burden’ from humanitarian crises Many Australians are feeling a “crushing burden” as they see images from multiple humanitarian crises around the world, a prominent charity says. I think sometimes people see this stuff on the news or read about it in the newspaper and they feel like they have to carry this burden on their own shoulder, and so they have nothing in between crisis and themselves. And they look at something like what’s happening in Gaza and Israel, what’s happening in Ukraine, what’s happening now in Sudan, and think how can they possibly make a difference? What can they possibly do to make that situation better? And so it feels like a crushing burden. Abortion is a very personal choice, and every Queenslander deserves the level of support and care we are offering with this investment. Continue reading...

Who cared? The disappearance of Amber Haigh, part 2 - podcast

Who cared? The disappearance of Amber Haigh, part 2 - podcastwww.theguardian.com In Wagga Wagga the trial of Robert and Anne Geeves for the murder of Amber Haigh is now in its third week. Ben Doherty tells Bridie Jabour what was heard in court last week. For the first time prosecution witness testimony about what has been referred to as ‘the tying up evidence’ was heard, but it was the subject of some arguments in court. Other witnesses told us more about Haigh’s five months as a mother, before she disappeared Read more: Continue reading...

We often turn to loved ones for support but relationships can falter if our feelings are ignored | Gaynor Parkin and Amanda Wallis

We often turn to loved ones for support but relationships can falter if our feelings are ignored | Gaynor Parkin and Amanda Walliswww.theguardian.com Relationships, especially romantic ones, need to be based on mutual recognition and understanding of emotional experiences The modern mind is a column where experts discuss mental health issues they are seeing in their work When we experience distress from physical pain or emotional turmoil, we often turn to our loved ones for support and understanding. But when our partners fail to validate our emotions we can feel isolated and resentful and may even question the strength of the relationship. As a generally mild-mannered person, Mary* sometimes shocked her partner, Susie by shouting at other drivers. Susie thought Mary’s reactions were unnecessarily aggressive and somewhat embarrassing when they were in the car together. But Mary experienced Susie’s pleas to stay calm as critical and invalidating. Sign up for a weekly email featuring our best reads Give your partner your full attention. Show you are listening via your body language, for example, lean forward, nod and keep an open posture. Hold eye contact and use nods and verbal encouragers such as, “uh huh”, while showing your interest. Acknowledge and verbalise the emotion being expressed. Label the emotion in a tentative, open way. For Robert this was listening to Sally suggest: “It sounds like you’re feeling really frustrated?” “And maybe also disappointed?” Legitimise the emotion by noting why it makes sense given the circumstances. For Mary, hearing Susie acknowledge “It’s understandable to feel annoyed by the way that person was driving” helped to take the heat out of her anger. Show you understand the depth of the emotion and its complexity, if appropriate. Claudia was comforted by Mark’s attempts at this – “I can only imagine how painful and complicated this must be for you.” Give the validation time to work! Reducing distress takes time; it’s not a once-and-done exercise. Let the soothing soak in before attempting any problem solving or “moving on”, and check in with each other – how are you feeling now? Do you feel understood? What else do you need from me? Continue reading...

University of Sydney students and staff blast new ‘draconian’ protest crackdown

University of Sydney students and staff blast new ‘draconian’ protest crackdownwww.theguardian.com Policy demands three days’ notice for demonstrations and approval for use of megaphones or putting up posters Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Academics and students at the University of Sydney have blasted the vice-chancellor for a “draconian” protest crackdown that requires explicit permission for megaphones to be used or posters to be put up on campus. The policy, quietly introduced last week, demands three days’ notice for demonstrations to be held and approval for putting up “materials, banners or structures” on campus, using megaphones or amplifiers, erecting temporary structures and using cooking equipment. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...

Why Guardian Australia is investigating Exclusive Brethren schools

Why Guardian Australia is investigating Exclusive Brethren schoolswww.theguardian.com The sect’s OneSchool Global network has received generous support from Australian taxpayers while tightly controlling students and discouraging tertiary study Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast In the early 1990s, the Exclusive Brethren – now called the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church – set up its own private schooling system. Now known as the OneSchool Global network, the Brethren schools have 120 campuses across 20 different countries teaching almost 10,000 children. In Australia, the schools operate across six states with 31 separate campuses serving their followers. Continue reading...

Three things with ABC Classic’s Megan Burslem: ‘My earplugs are handy for gigs and when a dad sneezes’

Three things with ABC Classic’s Megan Burslem: ‘My earplugs are handy for gigs and when a dad sneezes’www.theguardian.com In Guardian Australia’s weekly interview about objects, the violist and radio host tells us about her cheap, squishy ear accessories – and why she treasures her teenage diaries Read more Three Things interviews Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email Every January, Australia’s young and young at heart tune in to count down the biggest new music tracks of the past year with Triple J’s Hottest 100. And every June, a very different demographic vote and follow along as ABC Classic counts down Australia’s 100 favourite pieces of classical music. Each year’s Classic 100 has a different theme – 2024’s was “feelgood”, with the poll topped by Beethoven’s Symphony No 9. This year’s countdown was steered by Megan Burslem, who also helms the ABC Classic Breakfast show. A violist and music educator, Burslem has a lifelong love of classical music. Once, while studying in Serbia, she picked up a special tool of the trade from a local luthier – which she has since lost. Here, the radio host tells us why she still mourns that missing pot of rosin, and shares the stories of two other important belongings. Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning Continue reading...

Ready, willing and disabled: the Australian actors campaigning for more roles – and better training

Ready, willing and disabled: the Australian actors campaigning for more roles – and better trainingwww.theguardian.com As disabled actors fight for authentic casting, there are still complex impediments to access – and, says Prisoner alumna Kate Hood, ‘we see cripping up all the time’ • Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email Kate Hood has known the thrill of success and the sound of silence. For two decades Sydney-born Hood was an “able-bodied actor, writer and director”, with a long-running role in the TV drama Prisoner. Then, in 2003, she was diagnosed with hereditary spastic paraplegia and became a wheelchair user. Suddenly, she says, “doors shut in my face”. Hood, 65, slowly rebuilt her career, appearing in plays such as Caryl Churchill’s Escaped Alone at Melbourne Theatre Company in 2023, where she became a member of the company’s advisory circle the previous year, reminding directors of their obligation to authenticity. Along the way she gained a reputation as a fierce and effective advocate for disabled actors. Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning Continue reading...

Labour to seek joint declaration with EU on wide-ranging security pact

Labour to seek joint declaration with EU on wide-ranging security pactwww.theguardian.com Exclusive: Foreign secretary says deal would allow UK work more closely with bloc on issues such as defence and energy Labour is seeking an unprecedented joint declaration with the EU to usher in a wide-ranging security pact covering defence, energy, the climate crisis, pandemics and even illegal migration, the foreign secretary, David Lammy, has said. As part of the new government’s plan to reset its relations with the EU and bring “an end to the Brexit era”, Lammy told the Guardian that a broadly defined security deal would not undermine Labour’s commitment to remain outside the EU’s single market and customs union. Continue reading...

‘Every step of the way, no one cared’: Queensland pensioner says solar farm next door has left her unable to sell her property

‘Every step of the way, no one cared’: Queensland pensioner says solar farm next door has left her unable to sell her propertywww.theguardian.com Neighbours to Kingaroy solar farm say pub and massage vouchers only compensation given for construction noise, as local attitudes to renewable projects sour Sign up for the Rural Network email newsletter Join the Rural Network group on Facebook to be part of the community Properties like Karen Mansbridge’s usually sell within 30 days, but her home has been on the market for eight months. The two-hectare hobby farm in the South Burnett region, 160km north-west of Brisbane, was receiving so few inquiries the real estate agent decided to remove the address from the listing. Interest picked up – until buyers were reluctantly given the address. “They’d fly over it on Google Maps and go, ‘nup’,” her real estate agent says. Sign up to receive Guardian Australia’s fortnightly Rural Network email newsletter Continue reading...

What would a Harris candidacy mean for the elusive independent woman voter?

What would a Harris candidacy mean for the elusive independent woman voter?www.theguardian.com Polling shows critical group unenthused about Biden and Trump – and moved by economy over abortion The independent voter is the elusive prize in any election. This year, Democrats are hoping that widespread support for abortion rights will draw in women who might have previously shied away from the party. But polling shows that independent female voters, a critical group for any candidate, are particularly unenthused about the prospect of choosing between the same two guys who ran for election last time. Now, with some Democrats publicly mulling replacing Joe Biden in the wake of his catastrophic debate performance and Kamala Harris emerging as a possible heir apparent, a key question is whether a Harris-topped ticket would provide them with some much-needed excitement. Continue reading...

Israeli government accused of trying to sabotage Gaza ceasefire proposal

Israeli government accused of trying to sabotage Gaza ceasefire proposalwww.theguardian.com Israel is said to have ‘presented some new points it demands that Hamas accept’, delaying negotiations Israel-Gaza war – live updates The Israeli government has been accused of attempting to sabotage a US-backed ceasefire proposal, according to Israeli media, by introducing new demands despite previously accepting the plan. Hopes for a ceasefire in Gaza had risen in recent days after reports that Hamas had given initial approval of a new proposal for a phased deal, as the war marks its ninth month since the attack on 7 October. Continue reading...

Stunned silence, hugs and a very big kiss: at home with the Starmers on election night

Stunned silence, hugs and a very big kiss: at home with the Starmers on election nightwww.theguardian.com The PM’s biographer spent the evening of 4 July with the Labour leader and his family. Here he describes the occasion – and examines the battles ahead for Starmer For a couple of minutes after the exit poll on Thursday night, nobody said a thing. About a dozen of Keir Starmer’s closest and longest-serving aides assembled at the back of the living room, turned and hugged each other. Some sobbed as aching exhaustion mixed with relief and joy. Even more powerful feelings were on display in front of them. Starmer and his wife, Vic, along with their two teenage children, were lined up on the sofa watching the television almost like they were recreating the opening of the cartoon series The Simpsons. They tried to show they were relaxed in this upmarket house Starmer had borrowed from a friend. Their son wore his Arsenal shirt and their daughter, who has told him she has no intention of moving to Downing Street, gave everyone an excuse to laugh for a moment by letting out a long “Ewww” when her dad’s face appeared on the screen. Continue reading...

Viktor Orbán’s rightwing group hits quota for recognition by EU parliament

Viktor Orbán’s rightwing group hits quota for recognition by EU parliamentwww.theguardian.com Patriots for Europe gets Danish and Flemish nationalists as latest members, amid EU anger over Hungary PM’s latest unauthorised foreign policy foray Viktor Orbán’s rightwing political movement attracted enough parties on Saturday to achieve recognition from the European Union parliament in a boost for the Hungarian prime minister’s self-styled effort to “change European politics”. The nationalist and pro-Russia leader announced on 30 June his intention to form an EU parliamentary grouping called “Patriots for Europe”. Continue reading...

Dracula review – a clever and playful victory lap for Kip Williams’ gothic cine-theatre trilogy

Dracula review – a clever and playful victory lap for Kip Williams’ gothic cine-theatre trilogywww.theguardian.com Roslyn Packer Theatre, Sydney Theatre Company Zahra Newman is remarkable in the director’s last production with the company The Picture of Dorian Gray, Sydney Theatre Company’s 2020 cine-theatre masterpiece, made director Kip Williams an overnight industry superstar. That production, adapted from the book by Williams into a kaleidoscopic study of desire, sin, morality and self, was a staggering technical and artistic achievement that saw a single performer playfully and powerfully interacting with live and pre-recorded feeds. After sell-out return seasons and a tour, the work went global with a smash-hit, Olivier Award-winning West End season, and will transfer to Broadway in 2025. Continue reading...

Two bodies found on beach at Little Bay in Sydney’s south

Two bodies found on beach at Little Bay in Sydney’s southwww.theguardian.com Neither person formally identified as of Sunday afternoon, NSW police said in a statement Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Two bodies have been found on a beach in Sydney’s south following a search and rescue operation. Emergency services began searching Little Bay Beach at about 11.10am on Sunday morning after a member of the public found personal items unattended on the shore, and called police. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...

Queensland LNP criticised over ‘cruel’ plan to sentence some youth offenders as adults

Queensland LNP criticised over ‘cruel’ plan to sentence some youth offenders as adultswww.theguardian.com Policy unveiled by leader David Crisafulli on Sunday means those convicted of crimes such as manslaughter and robbery would face regular criminal code Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Queensland’s top social services body has criticised a Queensland LNP proposal to sentence many youth criminals as adults, saying it is “cruel”, “populist” and ineffective. On Sunday, the opposition leader, David Crisafulli, used the party convention to announce the “adult crime, adult time” policy, which he said would act as a deterrence by subjecting children to much longer potential sentences behind bars. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...

Townsville man fatally shot by police – as it happened

Townsville man fatally shot by police – as it happenedwww.theguardian.com This blog is now closed. Muslim community should run own candidates, says Faruqi Faruqi says Muslim voters have been “ignored” in Australia that their views overlooked. Politicians [in] both the old parties have for years, decades, used us as tokens, as photo opportunities at religious events but have never actually deemed to address the issues that affect the communities. I’ve been in touch with Senator Payman over the past few weeks and also before that. I think being the other brown Muslim woman in that Senate, I can understand far better than most what Senator Payman has been going through. There has been a denial of an agency. And again, again, that comes down to how Muslim women are stereotyped in this country. How they are boxed into this person who can’t make up their own minds. You know, that they are led by someone else – someone else forced them to do this. Someone else forced them or encouraged them to make a decision that they wholly made by themselves. Senator Payman, as far as I can see it, made this decision on her moral compass, following her moral compass, listening to the community, and actually looking at what the situation in Israel is at the moment. That’s it. And you know, I’m very proud of her as another Muslim woman for standing strong on her convictions. Continue reading...

PNG government minister charged over alleged domestic assault in Sydney

PNG government minister charged over alleged domestic assault in Sydneywww.theguardian.com Jimmy Maladina, the country’s petroleum minister, says he is ‘fully cooperating with the authorities to address this matter’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A minister in the Papua New Guinea government has been arrested in Sydney after an alleged domestic assault offence. Guardian Australia understands that the country’s petroleum minister, Jimmy Maladina, was charged with domestic assault on Saturday after an alleged incident in Bondi. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...

Mehreen Faruqi hits back at claims Fatima Payman’s resignation from Labor was orchestrated

Mehreen Faruqi hits back at claims Fatima Payman’s resignation from Labor was orchestratedwww.theguardian.com Deputy Greens leader says Muslim women are often stereotyped in Australia as unable to make solo decisions Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The deputy leader of the Greens, Mehreen Faruqi, has hit back at claims Fatima Payman’s resignation from Labor was orchestrated, insisting that Muslim women are often “stereotyped” as unable to make their own decisions. Faruqi said she had “been in touch with Senator Payman over the past few weeks and also way before that” and believed the first-term senator made up her own mind after “following her moral compass” and listening to the community. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...

Naidoc awards celebrate Indigenous excellence as Linda Burney salutes ‘fitting’ theme for 2024 winners

Naidoc awards celebrate Indigenous excellence as Linda Burney salutes ‘fitting’ theme for 2024 winnerswww.theguardian.com Minister for Indigenous Australians says 2024’s ‘courageous, inspiring’ winners embody the theme of ‘Keep the Fire Burning! Blak, Loud and Proud’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The achievements of 10 Aboriginal and Torres Straight Strait Islander people have been recognised at the 2024 Naidoc awards, including one woman’s lifetime of advocating for her people's health. The awards, held each July and this year in Adelaide, recognise the contributions of First Nations people in their communities and celebrate Indigenous excellence. They are presented by the National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...

‘Lucky’ Alex de Minaur wins armchair ride into Wimbledon final-16

‘Lucky’ Alex de Minaur wins armchair ride into Wimbledon final-16www.theguardian.com De Minaur gifted first ‘walkover’ of grand slam career after Pouille injury Australian No 1 is into fourth round of Wimbledon for second time Alex de Minaur has declared he’s a lucky man following his comfy armchair ride into the second week of Wimbledon. The Australia No 1 eased into the second week of the grass-court grand slam for just the second time, after needing just two straight-set wins and a walkover to get to the business end of the tournament. Continue reading...

Five ring circus: Lauren Jackson, Joe Ingles and Patty Mills lock in fifth basketball Olympics

Five ring circus: Lauren Jackson, Joe Ingles and Patty Mills lock in fifth basketball Olympicswww.theguardian.com Jackson, 43, and Matthew Dellavedova, named for Paris Games Opals star join Patty Mills and Joe Ingles as new five-time Olympians Australian basketball will stare down Father Time after confirmation that 43-year-old Opals star Lauren Jackson and veteran Boomers guard Matthew Dellavedova will play in France. The pair were confirmed on Sunday for this month’s Olympics, four-time medallist Jackson’s return coming after she had retired with debilitating knee soreness ahead of the 2016 Games. Continue reading...

After a decade on the dating apps, I’ve encountered more phoneys than you can poke a stick at | Anonymous

After a decade on the dating apps, I’ve encountered more phoneys than you can poke a stick at | Anonymouswww.theguardian.com Loneliness is a powerful motivator. But after a string of dismal encounters I’ve lost faith in finding love online The Australian TV drama series Fake, which premiered this week, tells the story of a woman who falls in love with a phoney she meets on a dating app. It’s a true story, based on Stephanie Wood’s memoir of the same name, but some may struggle to believe in a character so duplicitous. I’ve spent a decade on dating apps and encountered more liars and phoneys than you can poke a stick at. Sign up for a weekly email featuring our best reads Continue reading...