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'Unenforceable': Liberal Party women slam new harassment code
Three Liberal members say the party's new code will continue to put people at risk.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
An off-duty nurse used a defibrillator three times to save the Yellow Wiggle's life
Grace Jones was in the audience with her parents watching The Wiggles' bushfire benefit show on Friday night when Greg Page collapsed on the side of the stage one hour into the show.
- by Andrew Taylor
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Bushfires
Crews gain upper hand as they fight out-of-control blaze on French Island
Firefighters battling an out-of-control bushfire on secluded French Island used Saturday night's favourable conditions to shore up containment lines.
- by Tom Cowie and Tate Papworth
'I believe in the science': The businesses trying to lead Australia to a greener future
Businesses across Australia are innovating to reduce their environmental impact as concern mounts about the effects of climate change.
- by Cara Waters and Emma Koehn
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Running against the odds, Claudia helped lead Lushani to a path of success
Lushani Hewage met Claudia Fatone, through a mentoring program for girls in the child protection system. They have built a lasting friendship through running.
- by Giselle Au-Nhien Nguyen
Nazi memorabilia for sale at trash and treasure market
Swastika badges and rings being sold as war memorabilia in Melbourne has angered the Jewish community.
- by Erin Pearson and Ashleigh McMillan
Thousands flock to second CBD climate change rally
Protesters took to Melbourne’s streets for the second time in as many weeks demanding Scott Morrison's resignation.
- by Tate Papworth
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Australian Open
Barty claims Adelaide International title
Australia's Ashleigh Barty has captured her first WTA title on home soil with an emphatic straight-sets victory.
The unseating of Federer, Nadal and Djokovic
John McEnroe wants to see Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal unseated by an upstart.
- by Jake Niall
In Other News
Good weekend
There's something about Roger: Our enduring love affair with the Fed
Our love affair with Roger Federer is stronger than ever, but will this year be the last he serves up his 'magic' at the Australian Open?
- by Alan Attwood
As antibiotic resistance threatens millions of lives, is phage therapy the best alternative?
Resistance to antibiotics is leading to millions of deaths each year. Can phages – bacteria-eating viruses – contain the problem before it’s too late?
- by Greg Callaghan
Local
Student pilots consider class action against Melbourne flying school
Nerita Somers always wanted to be a pilot. But she is now $77,000 out of pocket without the commercial pilot licence she wanted.
- by Rachel Eddie
'Prisoners in our own town': The fire-ravaged community where food is running low
Locals trapped in a tiny East Gippsland town say they have been forgotten by authorities as petrol, pet food and supplies dwindle.
- by Paul Sakkal
Travelling picture show man still peddling joy after all these years
Its summer again, and that means veteran projectionist Rick Wynne-Yorke is on the road, bringing cinema to the people.
- by Carolyn Webb
Recycling business responsible for 'glass mountain' collapses
Taxpayers could be forced to pay for the clean-up of a mountain of contaminated and fire-prone glass dumped in the city’s north following the financial collapse of recycling company Glass Recovery Services.
- by Chris Vedelago and Benjamin Preiss
'Heinous crime': Widow terrorised in Melbourne home invasion
An elderly woman mourning the recent death of her husband has been terrorised in her Melbourne home by thieves who stormed into her bedroom during a 'heinous' home invasion.
- by Jessica Greenan
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Roger Federer approached officials during qualifiers about air quality
Roger Federer has rejected suggestions senior players on the tour could do more to represent the interests of lower-ranked players.
- by Peter Ryan
'It's a tricky one': Tennis champions wary about Margaret Court recognition
Tennis Australia said late last year it would "recognise but not celebrate" Court at the 2020 event, with the Australian legend under fire for her views on same-sex marriage and transgender people.
- by Anthony Colangelo
Politics
Australia to push China to match dairy trade concessions made to US
Australian trade negotiators will push Beijing to match its concessions to the United States for Australian dairy producers.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Bridget McKenzie set for fresh scrutiny over $100 million 'slush fund' role
- by Rob Harris and Angus Livingston
Morrison promises action on climate and help for fire-affected businesses
- by David Crowe and Mike Foley
Business
Seven hikers missing in Nepal avalanche
Rough weather conditions are hampering rescue efforts for seven trekkers missing after an avalanche hit their trail.
- by Gopal Sharma
World
French restaurant loses Michelin star, sparks anxiety about cultural decline
The fall of Paul Bocuse's establishment is not just an affront to a single venerable institution but also a blow to French cuisine as a whole.
- by James McAuley
Opinion
Beauty is meaning: How our choice of fork contains our world view
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The law against racial hatred that can't be used to stop the advocacy of Nazism
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The big money leaves coal for dust
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- by Melissa Heagney
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Life & Culture
The mother load: why athletes are still playing blind after giving birth
More and more top athletes are returning to sport after childbirth. But why are they still doing it with so little information?
- by Georgina Robinson
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Australian Open
Barty claims Adelaide International title
Australia's Ashleigh Barty has captured her first WTA title on home soil with an emphatic straight-sets victory in the Adelaide International final.
City go clear second with win over Jets as referee makes history
Melbourne City had a fight on their hands after dominating early against the Newcastle Jets but took the points to close the gap on leaders Sydney.
- by Michael Lynch
Scorched: Stars make it a double against Perth
Marcus Stoinis and Glenn Maxwell may have not dominated with the bat but the Melbourne Stars showed tremendous fight in a 10-run win over Perth on Saturday.
- by Jon Pierik
Kyrgios draws inspiration from injured de Minaur ahead of Open
Nick Kyrgios has revealed that young Australian Alex De Minaur is a great role model for him as he heads to the Australian Open for the seventh time.
- by Peter Ryan
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Australian Open
Tennis Australia releases air quality policy on eve of Australian Open
Australian Open organisers have released an air quality policy, after qualifiers were forced to play in smoky conditions, and complained about the lack of information.
- by Peter Ryan and Anthony Colangelo
Roger Federer approached officials during qualifiers about air quality
Roger Federer has rejected suggestions senior players on the tour could do more to represent the interests of lower-ranked players.
- by Peter Ryan
Boomers rebound with important road win
Melbourne Boomers centre Ezi Magbegor stepped up to make sure her side took a win in Sydney on Saturday after two heartbreaking losses.
- by Roy Ward
Have Your Say
Strings attached: There is no sport like tennis for selling its soul
After a little back-and-forth between The Age and Rafael Nadal's PR company, we declined to interview the tennis legend.
