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Executive shake-up
Holgate says she was humiliated by PM, bullied by Australia Post chairman
Watch live: Former Australia Post boss Christine Holgate has blamed Scott Morrison for driving her out of the top job, accusing him of humiliating her in Parliament.
Second case of rare clotting disorder linked to AstraZeneca in Australia
Australia’s medical regulator has confirmed a second case of a rare clotting disorder following vaccination.
Man dies from COVID-19 in Brisbane hospital
Chief Health Officer says the man had returned to Australia via Papua New Guinea, although she believed he contracted the virus in the Philippines.
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AFL 2021
Hopes remain for full MCG for traditional Anzac Day clash
Acting Premier James Merlino said the state government hoped to increase sports stadium capacity to 100%, but wouldn’t commit to increasing the cap beforehand.
Analysis
Royal family
What the tributes from Harry and William reveal about the brothers’ schism
As Prince William and Prince Harry released very different tributes to their grandfather within 30 minutes of each other, it was impossible to resist reading between the lines.
Camilla Tominey
Opinion
Social media
Paradise lost: Why I’m leaving Byron Bay, just as Netflix is moving in
The new reality show Byron Baes has only confirmed my decision to move is the right one.
Penny Leonard
Royal buzz: The real reason the Queen is giggling in that photo with Prince Philip
Theories ranged from Philip playing a prank on his wife, to dressing up as a sentry to surprise her. The photographer recalls what caused the royal couple’s chuckle.
SPECIAL INVESTIGATION
Exclusive
Secrets of War
$1.87m in legal fees: Secret agreement between Stokes family and Roberts-Smith
Seven West Media lent $1.87m to help finance Ben Roberts-Smith’s legal expenses, which included the cost of hiring top barristers for the war crimes inquiry and a defamation case.
‘If you want me to die, pray harder’: Motorcycle-riding Duterte taunts critics
After days of speculation that he was dead, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte released footage of midnight bike rides as proof of vitality.
16-year-old driver on bail when he sped, caused fatal crash, court told
The 16-year-old boy drove up to 130km/h, deliberately fishtailing along Old Geelong Road in Hoppers Crossing, when he lost control, killing a 15-year-old girl, court hears.
Explainer
Religion
What is Ramadan and how does it work?
A quarter of the world’s population, including 600,000 Australians, observe Ramadan. What is it for, and what are the rules?
‘Premierships aren’t won in April’: Hardwick backs Tigers to find form
Richmond coach Damien Hardwick is confident his team will once again rise to the top and hit peak form at the right time of the year.
Is it easier to come out, now that so many celebrities are?
When Emma Corrin announced on Instagram that she was “ur fave queer bride” the world seemed, at least in that moment, born anew in a rainbow-hued wash of acceptance.
More set menus, easier ways to order (plus other good things to come out of lockdown)
The year pushed the state’s restaurants, cafes, bars and pubs to the brink. But bright spots emerged that may change dining forever. Here are seven reasons to be cheerful.
COMEDY FESTIVAL
★★★★½
‘Disillusioned feminist’ wins next-gen comedy crown
The RAW Comedy national grand final set a high bar for laughs, and Victorian Prue Blake took the honours. Plus many, many more Comedy Festival reviews.
Opinion
To laugh is human, in a full room, divine
The creator of canned laughter knew that humans laugh easier when others are laughing with them.
John Bailey
Contributor
Local
‘Like the fires never happened’: Residents alarmed at Gippsland burns
Environment and bird conservation groups warn the extent of planned burns under way in Gippsland will exacerbate the crisis faced by the region’s threatened species after last year’s catastrophic bushfires.
Judges push for more powers to control who is on sex offenders register
A group of County Court judges is urging the state’s law reform body to give them more discretion over who is placed on the sex offenders register.
‘It’s time’: O’Brien calls for royal commission on veteran suicides
Victorian opposition says it wants a royal commission into veteran suicides, taking a step beyond federal counterparts and adding to pressure on Scott Morrison.
The disappearing bank branches and the communities left behind
Many bank branches that temporarily closed during the height of the pandemic will never reopen and some communities have been left with no local bank.
Developers, heritage protectors line up over airport rail bridge plans
Plans to build a viaduct to carry Melbourne’s airport rail link within metres of a historic flour mill have alarmed developers and a leading heritage lobby group.
CORONAVIRUS CRISIS
Universities hope vaccine delays won’t hinder international students’ return
The $40 billion a year international education sector has warned it cannot afford to lose a third academic year before international students return to Australia.
Exclusive
No Johnson & Johnson vaccine for Australia as PM lays out inoculation hope
The Prime Minister took to Facebook to upate Australians on the COVID-19 vaccine rollout as the government ruled out buying the Johnson & Johnson product.
Politics
Opinion
Social media
Social media minefield trips up aspiring politicians
Controversial tweets and text messages can be enough to cut short a political career before it even begins.
Nick Enfield
Business
Opinion
Fintech
Jack Ma’s Ant Group is becoming a member of a club he despises
China’s authorities continue to turn the screws on the empire of outspoken tech tycoon Jack Ma.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
World
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Protest
Police officer in fatal US shooting ‘meant to use Taser but accidentally fired gun’
Daunte Wright, 20, died on Sunday in a metropolitan area that was already on edge because of the trial of the first of four police officers charged in George Floyd’s death.
Opinion
Trump’s example playing out in Asia, the world has to intervene
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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Property bydomain
How COVID encouraged this couple to build a business in the backyard
On the Mornington Peninsula, this family finally found the space to realise some long-held dreams, turning a bungalow out the back into a beauty spa.
The second-best option for first-home buyers in a hot market
That dream home might look out of reach as prices run away, but many first-home buyers are turning to this backup plan to get onto the property ladder.
Life & Culture
Forget your 20s, the happiness sweet spot is in your 30s
Your happiest age isn’t necessarily a time of zero responsibilities. It’s possible to feel life’s ‘crunch’ and still be deeply content, new research shows.
Sport
Macrae to debut for Pies, but Bucks urges caution on calls to ‘play the kids’
Collingwood will hand out a third debut for season 2021, with midfielder Finlay Macrae to play his first game on Friday night against West Coast.
Flags ‘aren’t won in April’: Hardwick backs Tigers
Richmond coach Damien Hardwick is confident his team will once again rise to the top and hit peak form at the right time of the year.
Jones and Marshall in doubt for Thursday blockbuster
Zak Jones and Rowan Marshall are in doubt for “Maddie’s Match”, while Jack Billings says there is no movement yet on a new contract.
Breaking
A-League
‘It would be exciting’: FA open to Utd buying Mariners
James Johnson has given a tacit endorsement of a planned takeover of Central Coast by Manchester United, saying it would be an “exciting” outcome for the sport.
Five-‘out’ haul? Hundred could have radical change
Wickets could become ‘outs’ in the new 100-ball format to be launched in July, along with countdown clocks, gender-neutral language and more.
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Coronavirus pandemic
Extra step for fans who want tickets for Blues, Dogs games
Acting Premier says government hopes to increase capacity to 100 per cent, as some fans will be required to enter additional details when buying tickets for matches this weekend.
Why Bellamy apologised to Ryan Papenhuyzen
Ryan Papenhuyzen has revealed Craig Bellamy rang him after a press conference last week, fearing he had offended his star full-back.
Have Your Say
‘Supporters are angry’: Pies caught in transition
This season is being shaped bynew rules and teams that have adapted best are thriving. But the Pies don’t seem to have made that leap.
