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COVID-19 CRISIS
‘Sevenfold increase’: India decision in best interest of Australia, PM says
Professor Paul Kelly, Australia’s Chief Medical officer, said health experts told the government that the risk coming from India had reached a “benchmark of concern”.
Two WA cases delivered food to 100 households while potentially infectious
After the second hotel quarantine breach in as many weeks, Western Australia has recorded no new community cases of coronavirus overnight, Premier Mark McGowan has announced.
Queensland’s new approach to COVID outbreaks to avoid border shutdowns
Queensland has unveiled a new regime to manage interstate outbreaks, in a step back from the total border shutdowns that devastated businesses and led to travel chaos.
Sexual and physical abuse detailed in human rights report into gymnastics
Some gymnasts tell of sexual abuse. Others tell of rampant body shaming. Then there was the physical abuse. These are just some of the things detailed to the Australian Human Rights Commission’s investigation into gymnastics in Australia.
Man was in handcuffs for ‘a matter of seconds’ before death in Cranbourne
Victoria Police Chief Commissioner Shane Patton says he understood the man was only in handcuffs for a short time before suffering a medical episode that ended his life.
Mediate or I’ll sue: Christine Holgate gives Australia Post deadline to resolve contractual dispute
Ms Holgate’s lawyer Rebekah Giles said Australia Post and the federal government had until 5pm on Wednesday to agree to mediation
Ardern says NZ’s differences with China becoming harder to reconcile
Ardern pointed to increasing differences between NZ and China as the member of the Five Eyes security alliance country faces increasing pressure over its reluctance to criticise Beijing.
Opinion
Inside China
Shut out from the country, this is how the Australian media covers China
New data shows limiting access to the country is having its intended effect.
Eryk Bagshaw
North Asia correspondent
★★★
Review
If Young Rock is Dwayne Johnson’s campaign launch, it’s close to genius
The premise of this Australian-made comedy is that The Rock is running for president. We should probably take it seriously.
★★★★
Review
I’m embarrassed to admit I really enjoyed The Wedding Singer musical
The show is feelgood fluff but it has infectious energy, fun music and impressive choreography.
What makes these beauty products stand the test of time?
Only a few beauty products have ever been able to gain iconic status, and the secret, it turns out, is all in the story.
‘Business as usual’ for Bolton as Dusty returns to the Tigers
Dustin Martin was back at Richmond training on Monday after an extended weekend in New Zealand to visit his exiled father Shane.
Community leaders slam charter flight request to bring IPL stars home
Indian-Australian community members say bringing cricket stars home while thousands of Australians remain stranded would not be well received.
Melbourne, Sydney property prices slow after record-breaking boom
Sydney and Melbourne house prices increased by tens of thousands of dollars last month but there are now signs the record-breaking national property boom has peaked.
Opinion
Commodities
Boom times: We may be having another commodity supercycle
One could easily think we’re in the middle of the kind of commodities supercycle last seen in the China-driven boom in the aftermath of the global financial crisis. But this time it’s different.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
‘Like day one’: Uber Australia’s head takes on global role
Susan Anderson has had a wild ride at Uber’s Australian business, navigating workplace and reputational issues while also building new services and products.
coronavirus crisis
International aid starts to flow into India
Oxygen in India has been in short supply as it grapples with this latest wave of infections, leaving some dying COVID patients gasping for air in hospital beds.
How can the Olympics protect 78,000 volunteers from the coronavirus?
For protection, Games volunteers are being offered little more than a couple of cloth masks, a bottle of sanitiser and mantras about social distancing.
Local
RACV and crash expert urge lower speeds on risky country roads
The road lobby group and leading expert back lower speed limits as Mornington Peninsula residents support the trial lowering speed limits on 33 roads.
Sam Newman ‘devastated’ after wife Amanda Brown’s death
Amanda Brown, 50, was found by Newman lying on the floor of the couple’s Docklands apartment about 8pm on Saturday.
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AFL 2021
‘He had a great gentle persistence’: Cat captain’s last cuppa with Costa
When the Cats broke their premiership drought in 2007, Frank Costa upset some residents by ringing the bells all night to celebrate victory.
Exclusive
Victoria Police
Teen footballer in hospital as police investigate alleged assault during suburban match
An alleged assault on Saturday which left a 16-year-old boy with a suspected fracture.
Treeless pain leaves city’s western suburbs hot, dry and dusty
The western region of Melbourne had just 5.5 per cent canopy cover in 2018, compared with 25.9 per cent in the city’s leafy east.
Politics
Exclusive
China relations
Dutton vows to call out Beijing and declares everyday Australians are with the government
Defence Minister Peter Dutton has vowed to call out China for its acts of aggression, declaring everyday Australians understood the threats posed by Beijing.
Business
QUICK Q
Media & marketing
From outsider to insider: How Netflix’s Que Minh Luu rose to the top
What’s the song Que Minh Luu listens to the most? The Pokemon theme song, according to Spotify.
World
Intruders caught after scaling fence around Prince Andrew’s Windsor home
The incident comes as police were already facing serious questions after a woman in a taxi talked her way on to the estate after telling security guards she was a friend of the Duke.
Opinion
Scotty from the suburbs: PM harnesses national identity
Sean Kelly
Columnist and former adviser to Labor prime ministers Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard.
Groupthink permeates every aspect of our lives
Amanda Vanstone
Former Howard government minister
Climate targets are wedged between politics and science
Nicholas Aberle
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Property bydomain
Property price growth slows in April, new data shows
The rapid rate of property price rises slowed in April, after values saw their biggest jump in more than 32 years the previous month.
'Emotional sale': Original condition homes soar above expectations
On a Super Saturday for auctions, vendors who had stayed put for up to half a century were in tears as keys changed hands under strong competition.
Life & Culture
To hug or not to hug? The complicated return of physical greetings
From handshakes to air kisses, we’ve seen a progressive increase in touching, but some experts think we should hold off on getting too friendly too soon.
Sport
Paddy McCartin punch being looked at by VFL match review panel
The VFL match review panel will decide on a penalty or otherwise for McCartin today. He returned to footy for the Swans VFL side earlier this year, having not played since 2019 because of the effects of concussion.
‘Business as usual’ for Bolton as Dusty returns to Tiger fold
Dustin Martin was back at Richmond training on Monday after a short visit to New Zealand, coming as off-contract teammate Shai Bolton continues to emerge as a force.
Opinion
AFL 2021
Time for a fresh start and for Pies to release the shackles
Collingwood have been slow and boring. They need to release the shackles if they’re to keep up with the daring trend of the modern game.
Michael Gleeson
Sports columnist
‘Our best is good enough to beat anyone’: Blues eye Dogs
Carlton face the Western Bulldogs next Sunday in what shapes as another test for the club that has fallen short against quality opposition this season.
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EPL
United-Reds game postponed after fans storm Old Trafford
Emotions spilled over at the ground as fans invaded the pitch during a protest against the Glazer family’s ownership of the club.
Hamilton claims Portuguese Grand Prix win
Lewis Hamilton has won the Portuguese Grand Prix, crossing the line ahead of Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Mercedes teammate Valtteri Bottas.
Kerr’s Chelsea book spot in Champions League final
Chelsea hit two late goals against Bayern to reach the decider, where they will face Spanish giants Barcelona.
Have Your Say
‘Don’t listen to that, brother’: Hill reveals Winmar’s words of encouragement
Bradley Hill has revealed the words of encouragement he received from St Kilda great Nicky Winmar after the Saints wingman returned to form with a 27-disposals showing in his side’s thumping win over Hawthorn at Marvel Stadium on Saturday.
