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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Israel begins new Gaza military offensive, troops on border
Israel’s military launched an offensive against the Palestinian territory of Gaza in the early hours, using ground forces to attack militant positions following days of spiralling violence.
Meat workers, under 50s with health conditions now eligible for Pfizer jab
More Victorians will be able to get a Pfizer jab from Monday as expanded supply allows the government to open the gates to several groups under 50.
Breaking
Defamation
Barrister in Porter defamation fight may be ‘quarantined’
A Federal Court judge said a barrister may need to “isolate” themselves from the Christian Porter legal case pending an application to stop them acting in the proceedings.
Spike in family violence reports recorded as Victoria eased out of lockdown
The Crime Statistics Agency said the new data emphasises the importance of considering “potential barriers to reporting faced by victim-survivors when lockdown measures are in place”.
Opinion
Naked City
They all love Lucy: Meet the four-legged friend calming victims in court
“I thought, we can do this together. If not for the dog, I wouldn’t have given evidence.”
John Silvester
Crime reporter
The ‘bloody nightmares’ that fuelled Stan Grant’s new book
The ABC’s international affairs analyst paints a picture of a world in crisis: ‘America is this horrible, hollowed-out society ... and that’s a scary moment’.
‘Deep sadness, deep joy’: Victoria’s truth-telling commissioners announced
The five commissioners of Victoria’s truth-telling body, which will analyse injustices against Aboriginal people in the state, have been announced.
Analysis
Indigenous
The Yoo-rrook Justice Commission: some facts about truth-telling
Victoria will be the first and only state to embark on a commission of inquiry to expose the truth about the treatment of Victoria’s First People.
Banksy print bought for $300 sets record Australian price at auction
The anonymous British artist planted the print at the MCA, which was picked up by a lucky buyer.
How Joel Edgerton’s cruellest role turned into a blessing
The 46-year-old actor was driven to play a ruthless slave catcher in the year’s most anticipated TV series. It may be his defining moment.
Exclusive
Swimming
How one night in Rio lit the fire for Cody Simpson’s return to the pool
The Australian recording sensation explains why, with the world at his feet, he hit pause to live the spartan life of a swimmer and chase Olympic glory.
Updated
Super Netball
‘Any publicity is good publicity’: Stuart responds to angry netballers
Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart drew the ire of Australian netballers by suggesting it wasn’t tough. He has a message for critics.
Is the tide of public opinion turning league legend Toby Greene’s way?
The Giants star’s mother believes views on her son are becoming more positive as people get to know more about him.
FEDERAL BUDGET 2021
A win for gin: Federal budget boost lifts the spirits of local distillers
The federal government will increase the excise refund cap for small distillers, as new alcohol consumption data reveals the growing demand for gin.
Opinion
‘Too many ignored’: Budget falls well short of aged-care advice
A slew of royal commission recommendations weren’t picked up, meaning the budget changes “won’t go far enough” in guaranteeing safe, quality care for all older Australians.
Annie Butler
Local
Breaking
Greens
Indigenous activist to run for Greens in inner-Melbourne seat of Cooper
If successful, Celeste Liddle would be the first Indigenous Australian woman to be elected to the federal House of Representatives from Victoria.
Victoria pushes Canberra for rethink on regulating gig economy
Claiming a “leadership vacuum” in Canberra, Victoria is seeking the support of other states and territories as it pushes for changes to the gig economy.
Magistrate loses patience with Pusey’s repeated interjections in fresh case
Richard Pusey, the man jailed for filming dying police officers after an Eastern Freeway crash has had a new plea hearing adjourned.
Sunday closures, $10k sign-on bonuses: hospitality industry battles staff shortage
Major staff shortages are forcing cafes and restaurants to cut back on their trading hours.
Ministers maul Maribyrnong after councillors block housing project
Labor councillors in Melbourne’s inner west halted a social housing project, despite the area having the state’s longest list of people waiting for a new home.
CORONAVIRUS CRISIS
The challenge of vaccinating 3500 remote Australians across 75,000 square kilometres
Viewing COVID-19 as city folk’s problem and very rare complications arising from the AstraZeneca vaccine are hindering efforts to immunise indigenous communities.
Should companies make COVID jabs mandatory? In the US, many do
Vaccines loom large as US companies dial up plans to bring more workers back to the office and cities ease COVID-19 restrictions.
Politics
Melbourne’s home-building hotspots drive boom in rooftop solar
Installations were concentrated in about five Melbourne postcodes while in Sydney they were evenly spread.
Business
Opinion
Federal budget
We need to wake up to the new economic normal
Our shift to relying on government spending rather than manipulating interest rates to manage the economy is not temporary.
Ross Gittins
Economics Editor
World
Australian banker paid David Cameron more than he earned as UK’s PM
The former British prime minister was accused of “stalking” rather than lobbying on behalf of controversial banker Lex Greensill.
Opinion
Budget blues: Universities left out in the cold again
Angela Jackson
Five years after Don Dale, it seems young black lives still don’t matter
Teela Reid
Lawyer and Wiradjuri/Wailwan woman
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Property bydomain
'This doesn't seem up to code': House falling off cliff sells for $250,000
There are some feats of engineering that make you go 'wow'. Set on the edge of a crumbling cliff, this isn't one of them.
The best properties open for inspection in Victoria this weekend
Inspect a house with a street-art pool in Viewbank, a historic Italianate mansion in Brighton and a home with Paul Bangay gardens in Essendon.
Life & Culture
Dark Mofo to turn ashes of dead Tasmanians into fireworks
The edgy festival is making amends for recent controversy by putting First Nations artists at its centre: but hasn’t given up pushing the boundaries.
Sport
Is the tide of public opinion turning Toby Greene’s way?
The Giant star’s mother believes views on her son are becoming more positive as people get to know more about him.
Opinion
AFL 2021
Why Patrick Cripps is worth at least $1 million a year
A once-mighty club is in a seemingly endless rebuild, but their out-of-contract co-captain is not the problem.
Wayne Carey
Two-time AFL premiership captain
Pies rally to bump off Bolton, but screamer still up for mark of the year
“Mihocek’s mark was very good but Shai Bolton’s was the best I’ve seen in years,” says AFL CEO Gillon McLachlan.
Back relapse set to sideline Hawk forward until mid-season bye
Three-time premiership star Jack Gunston may not play again until after the mid-season bye but the Hawks will have a prime midfielder back to take on North.
Exclusive
Swimming
How one night in Rio lit the fire for Cody Simpson’s return to the pool
The Australian recording sensation explains why, with the world at his feet, he hit pause to live the spartan life of a swimmer and chase Olympic glory.
Updated
Super Netball
‘Any publicity is good publicity’: Stuart responds to angry netballers
Canberra Raiders coach Ricky Stuart drew the ire of Australian netballers by suggesting it wasn’t tough. He had a message for critics on Friday.
Tenpin bowling and Tiley: Why To’omua is staying at the Rebels
The Wallabies playmaker has extended his time at the Melbourne Super Rugby franchise and will remain part of the Australian set-up until at least 2023.
Have Your Say
The quiet change that may affect everything you know about netball
Revisions to the Netball Australia board are a crucial step forward for the sport, writes Liz Ellis.
Liz Ellis
Netball columnist
