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China rocket debris lands in ocean, draws NASA criticism
The co-ordinates given by state media on Sunday, citing the China Manned Space Engineering Office, put the point of impact in the ocean, west of the Maldives archipelago.
Lions rev engines with comfortable win over Dockers
The Brisbane Lions kept in their comfort zone to claim victory over the Fremantle Dockers at the Gabba.
Opinion
Geelong Cats
Four Points: The undersold Chris Scott, middle finger to the AFL, and the joy of Eddie Betts
Despite his superb winning rate as Geelong coach, Chris Scott gets undersold by Geelong people, and opposition fans alike. He deserves more recognition.
Michael Gleeson
Sports columnist
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Hawthorn
West Coast record first away win of 2021 over Hawthorn
Hawthorn trailed by 33 points early in the third term against the Eagles, who were desperate for a win on the road. Instead of roping the visitors in, the margin extended through a third quarter where the Hawks needed to make a charge.
Exclusive
Federal budget
Pandemic will help make stage 3 tax cuts cheaper
The stage 3 tax cuts were originally estimated to cost at least $19 billion a year. But they are getting cheaper.
Opinion
Money Makeover
I invested in shares for the first time this week: here’s how I did it
Hundreds of thousands of Aussies are dipping their toe into the sharemarket for the first time. Here’s how to join the investing revolution.
Jessica Irvine
Senior economics writer
‘There are other markets’: Business leaders call for trade diversity amid China tensions
Business leaders have called on the federal government to work through differences to establish a healthier relationship with our largest trading partner.
Opinion
Coronavirus pandemic
Beervax or bust: Let’s pay people to be vaccinated
Until Australia has a wide vaccine coverage, it won’t leave COVID-19 behind so let’s try linking cash to the jab.
Julian Savulescu
Bioethicist
Border Force on alert for fake vaccines as ACCC warns of scams
“You can’t pay for early access to the vaccine or to skip the queue, that’s just not how it works here.”
Slow vaccine rollout bursts ‘biotech boom’ bubble
The boss of billion-dollar research company Telix, Christian Behrenbruch, is well aware that Australia’s promised ‘biotech boom’ will require more than government announcements.
Alleged Australian Islamic State fighter faces court
An alleged Islamic State recruiter faced court in Melbourne today after being deported from Turkey where he had been jailed for links to the terrorist group.
‘Nothing short of treachery’: Turnbull backs independent over Nats in critical byelection
Deputy Premier John Barilaro has described the former PM as an ‘albatross around the neck of the Liberal Party’.
Exclusive
Federal budget
Woman-friendly budget: Funding for domestic violence prevention, health programs
The focus on women comes after a difficult three months in which the Morrison government was rocked by allegations of sexual assault and the poor treatment of women in the federal Parliament.
Exclusive
Sunday Life
What is a woman capable of? ‘There’s a lot to discover,’ says Angelina Jolie
The Hollywood superstar and mother of six talks about her latest film, Those Who Wish Me Dead, and her young Australian co-star, as well as the lessons she learnt from her mum.
Lessons from the ‘big, little’ stories of my journalist mother
Chris Masters was the keynote speaker at the opening of the Judith Neilson Institute’s new offices in Chippendale, Sydney. This is an excerpt from his speech.
Western Australia
Explainer
Emissions
It locks away pollution 30 times faster than forest, and northern WA is its hotspot. So what is blue carbon?
Shy dugongs, sea turtles and ancient microbes are all found among our seagrasses and mangroves. Why are politicians interested in these ocean meadows now?
Another day of chaos at Perth hospitals as pressure in ED ramps up
Nine ambulances were waiting to offload patients outside Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital on Friday afternoon, with the ED operating beyond capacity.
More than 19,000 WA households in need but only one affordable home
Since the moratorium on rental evictions wrapped up at the end of March, service providers have been inundated with calls for help every week.
McGowan urges Morrison to mend China relationship as row continues
China suspended diplomatic contact with the Australian government under the China-Australia Strategic Economic Dialogue on Thursday.
WA restrictions ease, but masks to remain in some situations
Masks will remain mandatory on public transport and at events or venues with more than 1000 people, WA Premier Mark McGowan announced on Thursday.
Politics
Analysis
Coronavirus pandemic
India ban has shamed Liberals, but not enough for many to speak out against it
The decision to make it a criminal offence for Australians to try to return home from India has shamed Coalition MPs, but they fear speaking out against it.
Business
Cyber attack shuts down US fuel pipeline ‘jugular’
The incident is one of the most disruptive digital ransom operations ever reported.
World
Bahrain, UAE condemn Israel over clashes at Al-Aqsa mosque
Israel faced international criticism after clashes between police and worshippers following protests over the potential eviction of Palestinians from a neighbourhood in East Jerusalem.
Opinion
Going for gold: RBA urges government to go faster, higher, stronger
Shane Wright
Senior economics correspondent
We’re not talking footy, we’re playing it
Greg Baum
Sports columnist
Explore
Property bydomain
Pops of colour punctuate this 'unbeachy' beach house
The designers of this atypical home consciously avoided using any colours or materials that might be interpreted as 'coastal', and the results are stunning.
'Easy way out': Home buyer schemes do little for supply, experts warn
The government will go guarantor on more loans for first-home buyers and single parents, and expand super savings for homes. But who is being left behind?
Life & Culture
The Hemsworths hit peak Byron Bay with their White Party
It appears when you invite a Hemsworth to your party, an entire village of shiny, perfect, rich people turn up.
Sport
Kennett wants Mitchell to coach ‘one day’ but no guarantees
Jeff Kennett has staked out Hawthorn’s position on Sam Mitchell succeeding Alastair Clarkson: Kennett would like Mitchell to coach in the future but there are no guarantees.
Barty finally loses on clay as Sabalenka claims crown
The world no.1 had not lost in 16 matches on clay courts but Aryna Sabalenka overpowered Ash Barty to win the Madrid Open.
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Collingwood
‘It’s better to win’, says relieved Buckley
Nathan Buckley says the Magpies’ only expectation of Jordan De Goey is that he works hard to get the best out of himself after his six-goal performance against the Kangaroos.
Method or madness: Teague's plan for Blues to kick goals
David Teague says his Blues are more suited to a high-scoring style. While it’s debatable if this philosophy can deliver finals success, there is one legendary coach backing him.
Demons dig deep to keep Swans at bay
There will come a point this year when long-suffering Melbourne fans allow themselves to dream. That moment cannot be too far away after the Demons held off a late challenge from Sydney.
‘The Games will go ahead’: Coates shuts down talk of Tokyo cancellation
IOC vice-president John Coates said there was no ‘hypotheticals’ being entertained as he backed a vaccine program plus health protocols to see Tokyo succeed.
Updated
Match report
Saints surge to put sting in dour contest and grab victory
Suffice to say this was no affair to remember. But for coach Brett Ratten, all that will count is the result: a nine-point win to the Saints, who had trailed for the vast majority of the match.
Have Your Say
Why the Wallabies are now favourites against France
A few months ago, I said Australia should not expect to win a match in their upcoming three-Test series against France. I’d like to retract those comments.
