Patrick Begley
Patrick Begley is an investigative reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald.
Indigenous leader Rhoda Roberts, who coined ‘Welcome to Country’, dies aged 66
The Widjabul Wieybal woman was one of the first Indigenous presenters on prime-time Australian television and directed part of the Sydney Olympics opening ceremony.
- Patrick Begley
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US-Iran war news updates: Israel vows to take down Khamenei’s successor; Trump considering putting ‘boots on the ground’ in Iran
The conflict in the Middle East has entered its second week as Israel and the US continue to attack Iran, Israel launches a new offensive in Lebanon, and Iran retaliates on US-allied neighbours. Follow our rolling coverage.
- Patrick Begley, Angus Thomson and Josefine Ganko
- Investigation
- Gaming & wagering
‘Schoolboy maths’: How Australian gamblers beat the Texas lottery
It’s been called “the biggest theft” in the history of Texas, but the syndicate says lottery officials helped it win a jackpot worth $141 million.
- Patrick Begley
‘A bit childish’: Lakemba responds to Hanson’s comments
Lakemba residents and workers have rejected the One Nation leader’s suggestion the suburb was unsafe and unwelcoming, as it prepares to host its popular night markets.
- Patrick Begley
Lakemba Mosque receives third violent threat as leaders condemn Hanson comments
Sydney’s largest mosque has been sent a message containing a reference to the Christchurch shooter who killed 51 Muslims as political leaders condemn Pauline Hanson over her anti-Muslim remarks.
- Patrick Begley and Emily Kaine
- Exclusive
- Charity
Grand designs: Charity run by stabbed bishop plans luxury six-bedroom home
Mar Mari Emmanuel, stabbed at his pulpit nearly two years ago, directs OneJesus, a charity set up to acquire properties that are “suitable for people with special needs”.
- Patrick Begley
Neo-Nazi chants at anti-immigration rally, Invasion Day protest draws thousands
Chants of “white man fight back” were taken up by the March for Australia crowd. Across the CBD, Indigenous protesters directed their ire towards Pauline Hanson.
- Patrick Begley, Amber Schultz and Jessica McSweeney
- Exclusive
- Political leadership
Hanson fails to declare interests including company tied to ‘anti-woke’ movie
The Queensland senator, whose One Nation party is riding high in the polls, has undeclared involvement in three companies.
- Patrick Begley
The Australian woman who took on New York’s powerful Alexander twins
Prosecutors are expected to argue that for over a decade the brothers had used their wealth and power “to repeatedly and violently drug, sexually assault and rape dozens of female victims”.
- Eryk Bagshaw, Amber Schultz, William Davis and Patrick Begley
As Iranians risk their lives to protest, an exiled prince emerges as a leader
The Iranian regime is ruthless but losing its grip. Alternatives are coming forward.
- Patrick Begley