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Federal Court deals blow to India travel ban challenge
A judge has dismissed the first round of a legal challenge to the temporary ban on Australians entering the country from India, which was brought by Gary Newman, who’s stuck in Bangalore.
Pfizer beats back variants as AstraZeneca receives a timely boost
Pfizer’s vaccine seems to offer good protection against the South African variant, while British data has given AstraZeneca a lift, in positive news for Australia’s vaccine mix.
Eyeing Indian outbreak, Africa ramps up monitoring of coronavirus variants
The slow vaccine rollout has made Africa’s hunt for new variants, which tend to emerge where spread goes unchecked, more urgent.
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AFL 2021
Tigers star Bolton injured in nightclub fight
Richmond stars Shai Bolton and Daniel Rioli have been involved in a fight that left Bolton injured.
Billionaire Kerry Stokes’ Seven Group pounces with $8 billion bid for Boral
Kerry Stokes’ holding company has made an opportunistic play for the largest supplier of building products in the country.
How a ‘green pillow’ is helping to save Hoi An from climate change floods
The mangrove forest planted along this shrinking village’s riverbank is like a pillow that doesn’t stop but slows down the forces of nature.
Yarra councillor attacked near South Yarra club
A Yarra City councillor was injured last month outside a South Yarra nightclub, in a violent altercation that is now under investigation by Victoria Police.
Opinion
Robert Doyle
Robert Doyle’s tearful apology an exercise in cynicism
Robert Doyle says he is sorry. When this might have made a difference to the women he accosted, the former lord mayor offered nothing.
Chip Le Grand
Chief Reporter
Disgraced former lord mayor Robert Doyle tearfully apologises to victims
Former lord mayor Robert Doyle has embarked on a television and radio blitz, apologising for the hurt and “offence” caused by his actions towards three women during his time in office.
Neanderthals weren’t cannibals but were eaten by giant hyenas
The discovery of a prehistoric human skull in a cave in Italy has disproved macabre theories that Neanderthals indulged in ritual cannibalism.
‘To survive you had to be a smuggler’: How James Nguyen turned seeds into art
The artist has made a digital artwork based on a moment in his childhood that built a bridge between past and future, war and refuge.
Crossing Japan’s ‘insane’ bridge into the sky
When viewed from the right angle, the “betabumi-zaka” ramp for the Eshima Ohashi Bridge looks like it’s shooting straight up into the sky.
FEDERAL BUDGET 2021
Explainer
How does the federal budget work – and how is it different from yours?
What is a federal budget trying to do? How does the government decide where to spend its money? And where did rituals such as ‘the lock-up’ come from?
Opinion
Little has gone right for the Morrison government, but it’s not clear much has gone badly wrong
The political dynamic is fuzzy and there’s no certainty that any of the government’s missteps are having an impact on voters.
Sean Kelly
Columnist and former adviser to Labor prime ministers Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard.
Local
Truck protesters doubt new freight rail link’s congestion-busting benefits
Maribyrnong Truck Action Group, which lobbies for the removal of trucks from Melbourne’s inner-western roads, fears a proposed Inland Rail hub will do little to alleviate road traffic and rising pollution.
Motivational speaker to stand trial over baby daughter’s drowning
A motivational speaker and author will stand trial after pleading not guilty to a criminal charge over the death of her baby daughter in a bathtub drowning.
Victoria seeks approval to bring in 400 foreign cast and crew
The state government will pump an additional $120 million into the screen sector as it seeks to capitalise on a boom in production.
Yallourn exit ratchets up risk of future blackouts in Victoria
The early closure of the Yallourn coal-fired power plant has forced authorities to declare a heightened threat of blackouts in Victoria and South Australia in less than 10 years.
Toe infection leads to leg amputation for Bert Newton
Bert Newton has had his leg amputated below his knee in a ‘life or death decision’ against infection.
AFL 2021
Viney tracking well, set to be ‘cherry ripe’ for Big Freeze clash with Magpies
Demons vice-captain Jack Viney is on the mend from a stress reaction in his toe and is keen to rejoin an undefeated side.
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Teague remains resolute as Carlton fans grow impatient
Having led premiership contenders the Western Bulldogs by 27 points at the 24-minute mark of the third quarter, Carlton coughed up eight straight goals to sink to a 16-point loss, the continuation of a trend of in-game fadeouts during the coach’s almost two years at the helm.
Politics
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Trade
Industry, unions warn of fresh wave of ‘dumped’ foreign imports
The coronavirus-induced economic downturn has fuelled a global oversupply of steel, paper, alloy, glass, processed food and solar panels among other products.
Business
‘No way they could afford it’: Fears retail investor group could be hit by proxy crackdown
The Australian Shareholder Association’s former CEO warns the group would have to shut down if it was forced to obtain a financial services license. But the ASA begs to differ.
World
Indonesian police arrest Papuan independence figure for suspected treason
Indonesian authorities have arrested Papuan independence leader Victor Yeimo over accusations that he orchestrated some of the most serious civil unrest in decades.
Opinion
Time to revisit Australia’s golden goose
Paul Cleary
Ramadan a chance to dispel vaccinations myths across Islamic world
Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa
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Property bydomain
Melbourne suburbs now out of reach for buyers using government scheme
Rapidly rising prices have reduced the number of homes eligible for the government's loan deposit scheme, set to be expanded in the budget tonight.
First-home buyers flock to the ‘wild, wild west’ to get into fast-rising market
Desperate home buyers are ditching their 'cool' addresses for these less affluent 'burbs, realising there are cafes and wine bars on the other side of town.
Life & Culture
Miss Line of Duty? Here are the 10 greatest cop shows you need to watch
From tough British crime dramas to Scandi noir, this is our guide to the very best badge-and-gun series of all time.
Sport
Updated
AFL 2021
Tigers star Bolton injured in nightclub fight
Shai Bolton will miss the next two to three weeks of football with a fractured wrist sustained in a nightclub fight, after stepping in to defend teammate Daniel Rioli and his girlfriend.
Analysis
AFL 2021
The troubling stats behind Carlton’s fadeouts
Carlton’s capitulation to the Western Bulldogs on Sunday was the 18th time during David Teague’s tenure that the Blues have conceded five or more unanswered goals.
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AFL 2021
Howe grounded: High-flying Pie set for hamstring surgery
Collingwood defender Jeremy Howe was pushing for a return to the senior team but now needs surgery on his hamstring and will miss a large chunk of the season.
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AFL injury ward
Caldwell’s season in doubt, Stephenson sidelined
Boom Essendon recruit Jye Caldwell’s season could be over, with the Bombers considering surgery for the midfielder after he suffered a relapse of a hamstring injury at training last week.
NRL won’t allow de Belin to return despite Dragons request
After a jury was unable to reach a verdict on five out of six charges against Jack de Belin, details emerged of a contract extension he signed last year which will see him remain at the Dragons until 2024 if cleared.
Dressing room ‘leak’ disappointing but De Goey has our support: Adams
Magpies vice-captain Taylor Adams has opened up about his private conversation with Jordan De Goey and has defended the forward in the wake of stinging criticism.
‘Everything will work out’: Jackson confident Cambage will compete at Olympics
Opals legend Lauren Jackson says she ‘knows’ Liz Cambage will sort out her differences with the AOC in time for the Tokyo Games, and backed the star for expressing her opinions.
Have Your Say
‘The Cameron effect’: How ex-Giant is transforming the Cats
This week on the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Greg Baum discuss how Jeremy Cameron’s arrival from GWS has changed the Cats – and how the Cats have helped Cameron.
