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Religion
‘Grow up’, outspoken nun tells Australian Catholic church
Sister Joan Chittister has warned Australia’s Catholic Church that it faces an inevitable decline without significant change. “Why not married priests, women priests, or women cardinals?”
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AFL 2021
Dees go 9-0 to beat Blues; Darling kicks five in first half against Crows
Melbourne have extended their undefeated start to nine games with a solid 26-point win over a wounded Carlton at the MCG. The Blues lost David Cuningham to a knee injury and Harry McKay played on with a shoulder issue. West Coast are currently up against Adelaide.
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Collingwood
Pies’ stance on De Goey’s touching of teammate raises AFL eyebrows
Sources with knowledge of the AFL’s position on the pre-game dressing room incident said the league had hoped the Pies would take a stronger stance on De Goey’s actions.
Unbeaten Demons suck Carlton into their trap
Carlton, injuries notwithstanding, fell into traps all afternoon at the MCG, the Demons starting the season with nine consecutive wins for the first time since 1956.
Qantas inquiry after infected passenger from India
An Australian man who returned from India received his positive nasal swab test result for COVID-19 only after landing in Darwin. The man was tested before departing.
Opinion
Education
Quality teaching is key, but Education Minister’s review misses mark
If Alan Tudge is serious about his aspiration for Australia to be among the top nations in school education by 2030, his focus on initial teacher education is the wrong strategy.
Jenny Gore
Opinion
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Gaza attack on media offices will deepen fog of war
The latest Israeli air strikes further reduce our understanding of what is taking place inside the Gaza Strip at a time when accurate information is more important than ever.
Peter Greste
Author, journalist and academic
‘Intimidating, off putting’: Crown’s gambler support in the spotlight
Legal and community groups say Crown’s support for culturally diverse problem gamblers isn’t good enough ahead of the Victorian royal commission into its casino licence.
Police investigate suspicious deaths of two Melbourne women in separate incidents
A 63-year-old woman’s body was found in a South Yarra apartment block last night, while a 78-year-old woman was found dead in her Chelsea home on Saturday morning.
Aged 10, he was found on Fortnite and groomed on Snapchat. He’s not alone
When Lucy grabbed the iPad from her 10 year-old son she saw explicit images arriving on Snapchat in real time.
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Parenting
Why John doesn’t see many other dads at baby groups
A decade since the Paid Parental Leave scheme was introduced, mothers are still assumed to be the carers, fathers are largely locked out and “gender relations have not shifted”.
Weekly meal planner: Comfort cooking for cooler days
Easy curries, creamy polenta and pasta dishes and autumnal casseroles – this week is all about warm-me-up food as the weather cools down.
‘Is someone breaking fingers in here?’: The food problem in aged care
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg this week gave aged care operators $10 a day per resident more, but many experts say it will make little difference.
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Rachel was jailed for stealing an ice-cream. In Victoria. In 2020
Once upon a time this troubled young woman would have got a stern reprimand from a magistrate. But under the Andrews government’s tough-on-crime laws, she spent time in prison.
‘Massive eye-opener’: AFL great Chris Johnson is just as driven as ever
The Brisbane Lions triple-premiership player explains that while there is still much work to do, his 19-year-old son, Lachlan, who is on Essendon’s list, entered an AFL system that is unrecognisable to when he was a rookie teenager.
Local
Home of Matildas to be in Melbourne after $116m government backing
The state government’s $101 million commitment, along with $15m from the federal government, will see a Home of the Matildas constructed in Melbourne.
Legal ‘dinosaurs’ the problem, not consent laws, says law reform chair
Law reform commission set to recommend sweeping changes to the way justice is offered to survivors of sexual assault, as pressure mounts over the issue of consent laws.
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Coronavirus pandemic
We must open up fortress Australia, says Sutton
In leaked recordings, Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton revealed he was shocked at the government’s refusal to own up to its pandemic mistakes.
‘Ratbag’ and policy giant: Andrew Herington left his mark on Victoria
Most Victorians don’t know Andrew Herington, but they know his works.
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.
AFL 2021
Analysis
Blind dates: Dees, Pies show perils and gains of future trading
No club has benefited so obviously from the future picks as Melbourne, who have punted three times in futures trading and come up trumps each time.
Not so Marvellous: sharp drop in AFL crowds as COVID effect continues
The decline in footy crowds was highlighted on Saturday night when league powerhouse Richmond, who have traditionally attracted big attendances, played in front of just 18,798 people at Marvel Stadium.
Politics
Opinion
Federal budget
Tony Blair’s insights nail the challenge for Australian Labor
Now the Coalition has embraced big spending, will Labor allow itself to be defined by identity politics?
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
Business
Opinion
Home loans
Top mortgages in the market for owner-occupiers, investors
The cheapest mortgages are offered by non-banks or are loans that are not “white-labelled” major bank products. However, they are not necessarily the best.
Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Money contributor
World
Trump ‘unhinged’, says Republican election official
“We can’t indulge these insane lies any longer. As a party. As a state. As a country,” County Recorder Stephen Richer has said.
Opinion
Albanese’s small-target strategy may be approaching its use-by date
James Massola
Sunday political correspondent
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How much can I spend on my home renovation?
If you’re lucky enough to own a house chances are you’ve thought about renovating. But how much can you afford to spend?
Ellen to have more time for property flips after quitting daytime TV
The prolific property trader is finishing up her talk show, so will she be on the lookout for a new project? Take a look back at some of her best real estate deals.
Life & Culture
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.
Sport
Not a great look for the game: Rutten questions Fremantle’s treatment of Merrett
Essendon coach Ben Rutten has criticised Fremantle’s off-the-ball treatment of star midfielder Zach Merrett during the Dons’ seven-point win over the Dockers at Marvel Stadium on Sunday.
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Match report
Manic Round: Fuimaono send-off for savage hit equals dishonourable record
When Tyrell Fuimaono was sent off for a shot that left Ryan Papenhuyzen heavily concussed, it was the first time since 2011 that two players had been marched in the same round.
Unbeaten Demons suck Carlton into their trap
Carlton, injuries notwithstanding, fell into traps all afternoon at the MCG, the Demons starting the season with nine consecutive wins for the first time since 1956.
Live
AFL 2021
AFL 2021 LIVE updates: Darling’s five goals puts Eagles up; Dees beat Blues; Dons upset Dockers
The Bombers and Dockers kick us off for Sunday footy before Melbourne looks for yet another win against an inconsistent Blues side.
Not so Marvellous: sharp drop in AFL crowds as COVID effect continues
The decline in footy crowds was highlighted on Saturday night when league powerhouse Richmond, who have traditionally attracted big attendances, played in front of just 18,798 people at Marvel Stadium.
Updated
AFL 2021
Pies’ stance on De Goey’s touching of teammate raises AFL eyebrows
Sources with knowledge of the AFL’s position on the pre-game dressing room incident said the league had hoped the Pies would take a stronger stance on De Goey’s actions.
Dons finally clinch a close one, edge wasteful Freo at Marvel
Essendon’s football in 2021 had probably belied their 2-6 record heading into this game. Ben Rutten’s Bombers had been better than that, but three narrow losses meant the progress had not been all that apparent.
Have Your Say
Four Points: Wingard route hurt the Hawks, clever Dons recruit, commentary call of the round
Chad Wingard was Hawthorn’s best player against North, which is part of the lowly Hawks’ problem. Wingard was brought in to be the difference to keep the Hawks threatening the top, not to save face as they threaten the bottom.
Michael Gleeson
Sports columnist
