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Journey into the criminal underworld with Australia’s most formidable crime reporter - John Silvester.
Vaccines for over-50s to be brought forward as national cabinet resets rollout
The vaccine rollout is the focus of Monday’s meeting of state and national leaders, the first of new bi-weekly summits aimed at getting the vaccination effort back on track.
Victorian vaccination hubs to open, state resumes AstraZeneca jabs for under 50s
Three major Victorian vaccination centres will be open to bookings and walk-ins from Wednesday for people in phase 1a or 1b of the rollout.
Daniel Andrews delays return to work until June following back injury
The Premier is ‘making slow and steady progress’ in his recovery from a fall in March, but will not return to work until after the May budget.
Free tampons and pads could be offered in CBD trial
Women’s sanitary products could be available free in some CBD public bathrooms to alleviate “period poverty” for women, including teens and the homeless.
Refugee denied national title, but not giving up Tokyo dream
Abdoulie Asim, a refugee from Gambia who lived under a bridge for a week and ate discarded McDonald’s meals, crossed the line first in the 200m in Sydney. But he was disqualified for stepping outside his lane.
‘They’ve got a big fight on their hands’: Netflix gets dose of reality in Byron Bay
It was supposed to be a landmark moment for Netflix. But the announcement of the company’s first local reality series, Byron Baes, has upset the local community.
Four Points: Blues lacking, a Greene captain, prime time AFLW
Carlton’s lack of midfield class is evident with draft droughts hurting; Toby Greene looks a natural captain; the AFLW grand final deserves prime time; Saints must respond.
Bitcoin becomes another factor in China-US contest
Bitcoin’s value is going through the roof. But investors and analysts are divided over how cryptocurrencies will play out in global politics.
Analysis
Climate policy
Signal of hope: US and China find common ground in climate crisis
China and America’s agreement to cooperate on climate even as their rivalry grows is a hopeful development as world leaders prepare Biden’s climate summit.
She sat alone at the funeral, but there is support behind the scenes
The image of the Queen isolated on the church pew broke hearts around the world, but she can seek comfort from family and the staff in her royal bubble.
Opinion
Reality TV
MAFS season finale reaches madcap zenith
At some point you just have to raise your hands and offer a silent salute.
Robert Moran
Culture Reporter
Exclusive
Startups
Air combat: Tech giants fight over use of the term ‘air’
Tech giant Airbnb is battling gig economy startup Airtasker in a trademark stoush in Europe that could impact Airtasker’s ambitions for expansion in the region.
MAFS charity hunk Jake Edwards tardy with his paperwork
The charities commission is not happy with the Married At First Sight star.
CORONAVIRUS CRISIS
Shame and stigma around COVID-19 fuels hesitancy
A new study shows 93 per cent of Victorians in high-risk cohorts have skipped testing on at least one occasion when they had ailments such as sore throat and cough.
Exclusive
Federal push to make new, cutting-edge vaccines locally
New vaccines to fight COVID-19 could be made in Australia, with support growing in the Morrison government for onshore manufacturing.
Local
Police continue search for Brunswick woman as man charged with assault
A man arrested in relation to the disappearance of Brunswick woman Maryam Hamka has been charged over the alleged assault of a woman last year.
Exclusive
Education
NAPLAN’s back, as study finds students’ scores don’t improve much
Australia’s controversial literacy and numeracy test is back this term, with some changes, after a pause during COVID.
The former homeless woman who found a sanctuary and art during COVID
A formerly homeless woman is holding an art exhibition at the Melbourne hotel that housed her during the pandemic.
Exclusive
Crime
Surge in sex assault reports but hundreds may remain hidden
The national discourse around sexual assault has caused a spike in sexual assault reports, but a key reporting mechanism has shut down.
‘Discriminatory and unethical’: palliative care service criticised over failure to verify euthanasia deaths
It has been almost two years since landmark assisted dying laws were introduced in Victoria, but some palliative care organisations are refusing to formally certify deaths of terminally ill people who have taken their own lives under the scheme.
AFL 2021
MCG is ready for 100,000 again, but the ball is in the health department’s court
The Melbourne Cricket Club has submitted plans to the state government for a return to 100 per cent capacity, with the door not yet shut on the prospect of a full house at the MCG on Anzac Day.
The training drill that helped Walker get back to his brutal best
Walker looked a defeated man, finished even, after his 14 games in 2020. At the start of round five in 2021 he led the Coleman Medal.
Politics
Home quarantine for some by second half of the year, PM says
Prime Minister Scott Morrison also said the prospect for creating mass vaccination centres soon, to help immunise those aged 50-70, would be canvassed in national cabinet on Monday.
Business
Ahmed Fahour’s Latitude finally ready to make its ASX debut
A buoyant market has provided the platform for Ahmed Fahour’s Latitude Financial to finally make its stock market debut on Tuesday - its third attempt in as many years.
World
US, China call truce on ‘climate crisis’ to cooperate on solutions
The two superpowers, often at loggerheads, have committed to work together on developing carbon capture, energy storage and hydrogen targets.
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'Unplug and unwind': Return to nature at this eco retreat
Guests are encouraged to try mindful “forest bathing” – a therapy that connects the senses with fresh air and the soundtrack of the bush.
The country-style suburb that has stayed true to its roots
The south-eastern growth corridor has enveloped this hilly enclave of Melbourne, but this postcode within it has kept its signature village feel.
Life & Culture
‘I was in shock’: The Australian hopes for Oscars glory
After turning her back on a chemistry lab, Genevieve Camilleri is making history.
Sport
Gawn supremacy: Skipper stars as Dees blast Hawks in final term
It’s impossible to set the world alight every single week, but the best teams find ways to win even when well short of their best. This was Melbourne on Sunday.
Dees face selection squeeze, Hawks set to replace Patton
Unbeaten Melbourne face a “fantastic problem” ahead of a blockbuster against Richmond, with Ben Brown and Sam Weideman fit to play and Steven May and Bayley Fritsch possibilities to return.
Cats are hardly purring: Geelong banks the points, but with plenty to work on
North Melbourne should not have troubled last year’s grand finalists as they did at GMHBA Stadium, in conditions perfect for football.
‘Everyone is hurting’: Di Pietro to stay and ‘fix’ Victory
Melbourne Victory chairman Anthony Di Pietro is not going to heed calls from disgruntled fans for him to quit, while Tony Popovic and Ufuk Talay are on the radar for the vacant coaching hot seat.
Updated
2021 Tokyo Olympics
McDermott first Australian woman to jump two metres
Nicola McDermott jumped into Olympic frame at the national athletics championships where Dani Stevens won a 14th discus title and Stewart McSweyn in a stunning upset was beaten in the 1500m.
Slated changes from review into Cup deaths could deter internationals
Terry Henderson believes increased vetting of horses before they leave the UK will pillar Racing Victoria’s review into deaths in the Melbourne Cup, even if it deters European stables from sending horses.
Refugee denied national title, but not giving up Tokyo dream
Abdoulie Asim, a refugee from Gambia who lived under a bridge for a week and ate discarded McDonald’s meals pulled from bins, crossed the line first in the 200m. But he was disqualified.
Have Your Say
MCG is ready for 100,000 again, but the ball is in the health department’s court
The Melbourne Cricket Club has submitted plans to the state government for a return to 100 per cent capacity, with the door not yet shut on the prospect of a full house at the MCG on Anzac Day.
