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Families rush to sign off on new homes before ‘savage’ stamp duty hikes
There are fears the rise in stamp duty and land tax will hurt average Australians far harder than the “filthy rich” while families like the Huangs hope to find a new home before June 30 to avoid the hike.
‘No healthcare. No oxygen’: Meet the Australians left behind in India
Sunny Joura has been trying to return to Melbourne since June last year. On Friday, hours before his flight was due to leave, he tested positive to coronavirus, leaving him and his mother stranded again.
‘Ratbag’ and policy giant: Andrew Herington left his mark on Victoria
Most Victorians don’t know Andrew Herington, but they know his works.
Media building collapses after Israeli strike
The Gaza tower block, housing the offices of Associated Press and Al Jazeera journalists, collapsed on Saturday afternoon after being struck by Israeli missiles as violence between Israel and Hamas escalated.
On tough calls, sexism and true crime: Meet judges Gaynor and Sexton
Judges Gaynor and Sexton have been on the bench for almost 40 years. They’ve sentenced the badly damaged - and the truly evil - in their courtrooms.
Tigers 13.9 (87) Giants 12.11 (83)
Match report
Tigers fight back from the brink to run over gallant Giants
The best player in the competition strapped his team onto his back and carried them over the line against Greater Western Sydney at Marvel Stadium.
AFL to review De Goey pre-game touching of teammate
The AFL will review footage of the Collingwood star and his touching of a teammate in the dressing room before Saturday’s clash against Sydney at the SCG.
Western Bulldogs outmuscle Power to move to the top
The Western Bulldogs muscled their way to the top of the AFL ladder and renewed flat-track bully accusations against Port Adelaide with a hard-earned win at Adelaide Oval.
Snow and strong winds on Victoria’s coldest day of the year
Victoria shivered through its coldest day of the year on Saturday, with heavy rainfalls and severe weather warnings for damaging winds plaguing the state’s east.
Acting Premier asked to respond to Labor MP sex claim
Opposition leader Michael O’Brien said acting Premier James Merlino must publicly address claims a Labor MP used their parliamentary office for sexual activity.
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Sex, schoolkids and where it all goes wrong
Privilege. Porn. Parent-free parties. An alcohol-fuelled climate in which being nice to girls is considered uncool. A wave of sexual assault allegations involving students underlines the need to foster a healthier brand of manhood. WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT.
Is Netflix’s Play Something feature a goofy novelty or the future of streaming?
The platform thinks I’m obsessed with Spanish-language telenovelas and shows about Argentinian BBQ, rather than my true passion: heartwarming sitcoms.
Eat my dust: how Australia’s car designers led the world
A new exhibition celebrates Holden’s bitumen-breaking design hub at Fishermans Bend.
The puffer jacket trend no one saw coming: colour
Once the domain of tech nerds and hikers, the puffer jacket has become part of the modern urban uniform. But this winter, it’s looking a little different.
WEEKEND READS
New sensations: how artists are using ASMR
Off the back of one of the internet’s strangest phenomena, artists are now creating work specifically designed to induce “oddly satisfying” feelings of wellbeing.
It takes two to tarrango
Brown Brothers’ tarrango was once lauded as the next big thing in wine, so where it’s gone?
Local
Pallas insists budget about fairness as property industry savages tax hikes
Property industry leaders say planned tax hikes could cheat the state out of its economic recovery and ultimately punish all homebuyers.
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Coronavirus pandemic
Restaurant industry facing critical shortage of chefs, managers and sommeliers
Leading hospitality industry figures warn the sector’s recovery is at risk without access to a foreign workforce.
Treasurer to whack landlords, high-end property buyers with $2.4b tax hike
Treasurer Tim Pallas will begin the tough task of budget repair by levying big stamp duty and land tax increases on developers, land speculators and men-only clubs in next week’s state budget.
Fresh allegations made against Craig McLachlan in defamation case documents
In documents released by the Supreme Court this week, media outlets detail a series of alleged incidents involving the Gold Logie-winning actor.
Police probe sealed envelopes, scraps of paper in Ben Roberts-Smith case
The scraps of paper, which contained hand-written notes, allegedly link Ben Roberts-Smith to the intimidation of witnesses to a war crimes inquiry.
AFL 2021
Tigers 13.9 (87) Giants 12.11 (83)
Tigers fight back from the brink to run over gallant Giants
As it happened: Dogs claim Power scalp; Tigers snatch win from GWS; North break duck; Lions smash Suns; Swans defeat Pies
The Dogs proved too strong in the end, defeating Power by 19-points. In an incredible turnaround, the Tigers snatched victory from the Giants with a four-point win.
Western Bulldogs outmuscle Power to move to the top
The Western Bulldogs muscled their way to the top of the AFL ladder and renewed flat-track bully accusations against Port Adelaide with a hard-earned win at Adelaide Oval.
Politics
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Jobs
Job seekers to be switched to online service in hidden $1.1 billion budget saving
More than a million job seekers will be switched to an online service in a bid to replace face-to-face employment services as part of a hidden $1.1 billion saving.
Business
Casino Royale: more fronts open in Crown’s battle for survival
Helen Coonan was preparing for another chaotic week when she received a phone call mid-afternoon Sunday that would intensify the maelstrom swirling around casino giant Crown Resorts.
World
Ardern tells world leaders: study social media algorithms to fight hate
Boris Johnson said terrorist content was “like a metastasising tumour within the internet” that must be excised.
Opinion
Libs excise fiscal rectitude from their political arsenal
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
‘Activist’ doctors’ phoney pandemic wars put recovery at risk
Dr Nick Coatsworth
Former Deputy Chief Medical Officer
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'It's a disposable culture': Is it the end for long-held family homes?
The McCubbery family are selling a home that they have owned for 95 years. They are becoming part of a rarer breed of sellers as Australians make more moves.
Clifton Hill terrace passes in with no offers on vendor's bid of $3.8m
The stunning period home is still available and likely to sell within days after nearby homes have been fetching more than $4m, the agent said.
Life & Culture
Australian Museum gears up for most important show in its history
An exhibition about colonisation through the eyes of First Nations people will be confronting for many as it challenges ideas about Australian history.
Sport
Tigers 13.9 (87) Giants 12.11 (83)
Match report
Tigers fight back from the brink to run over gallant Giants
The best player in the competition strapped his team onto his back and carried them over the line against Greater Western Sydney at Marvel Stadium.
Western Bulldogs outmuscle Power to move to the top
The Western Bulldogs muscled their way to the top of the AFL ladder and renewed flat-track bully accusations against Port Adelaide with a hard-earned win at Adelaide Oval.
AFL to review De Goey pre-game touching of teammate
The AFL will review footage of the Collingwood star and his touching of a teammate in the dressingroom before Saturday’s clash against Sydney at the SCG.
‘The stars aligned’: Kangaroos topple Hawthorn to claim first win
It was a birthday to remember for David Noble for the first-year senior coach finally had his first win as North Melbourne coach with a seven-point victory over Hawthorn.
Bancroft suggests Australia’s bowlers were aware of ball tampering
Cameron Bancroft’s comments will bring back the memories of the seismic events at Cape Town which rocked Australian cricket three years ago.
Board manoeuvring no distraction for Buckley’s battling Pies
Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley says he wasn’t even aware of reports a board challenge might be on the cards after the Magpies lost to Sydney.
Swans 10.12 (72) Magpies 5.12 (42)
Match report
Pies held to one goal after quarter-time as Swans stroll to victory
Sydney have heaped more misery upon struggling Collingwood, overcoming a lacklustre start to notch an important 30-point win on Saturday.
Have Your Say
Why the time is right for a coup at Collingwood
Jeff Browne looks certain to push for change that will radically alter the Magpies and the AFL. And making a decision on the coach is one of the reasons.
