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Qantas gets PM’s support to stop infected passengers 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.
Exclusive
Air travel
‘I no longer feel like Australia is my home’: The people quitting our shores
The federal budget predicts the loss of 174,000 people by mid next year as a result of Australia travel bans.
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
‘Nothing’ in the budget for public hospitals under pressure
But pouring more money into the system won’t fix the widespread problems either, experts say.
Exclusive
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?”
Analysis
Ellen Degeneres
Ellen DeGeneres was ahead of the game - and then she fell behind it
Her talk show took her into the rarefied air of superstardom. Staying there, however, is not as easy.
Opinion
AFL 2021
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
Updated
Collingwood
AFL stance on De Goey touching likely to be similar to Tigers 2020 incident
The incident will be formally reviewed by the AFL on Monday, and comes after last year’s similar incident with Richmond players.
‘Pretty average by me’: Teague concedes he was wrong to dismiss Cripps injury story
Carlton coach David Teague has admitted he handled a mid-week press conference poorly when he bristled at questions about an Age story that revealed co-captain Patrick Cripps had played through a fractured back.
After a learning curveball, first-year uni students slowly settle into campus life
The school leavers of 2020 endured almost two terms of remote learning, and their first taste of university is different too.
Police probe deaths of two Melbourne women in separate incidents
A 63-year-old woman’s body was found in a South Yarra apartment block, while a 78-year-old woman was found dead in her Chelsea home.
‘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.
Liz Ellis’ secret stock car passion and the Foo Fighters song that she can’t stop listening to
What’s on the top of Liz Ellis’ sporting bucket list? A NASCAR race in the United States.
You don’t need a movie star’s budget to get in shape
Even small improvements such as cutting back on booze and snacks will leave you feeling better than if you did nothing.
Former The Daily Edited fashion mogul joins social media influencer platform
The ink has barely dried on Alyce Tran’s confidential settlement with The Daily Edited, yet she has been recruited to spearhead to world’s largest monetisation platform for premium lifestyle influencers in Australia.
CORONAVIRUS CRISIS
Exclusive
We must abandon fortress Australia at some point, says Sutton
In leaked recordings from recent events, Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton has also revealed he was ‘shocked’ at the government’s ‘steadfast’ refusal to adapt and acknowledge mistakes during the pandemic.
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.
Local
Property industry warns consumers will be slugged following property tax hikes
Acting Premier James Merlino said the tax package, aimed at beginning the process of budget repair, was an “appropriate, responsible measure in extraordinary times”.
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
Police probe deaths of two Melbourne women in separate incidents
A 63-year-old woman’s body was found in a South Yarra apartment block, while a 78-year-old woman was found dead in her Chelsea home.
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.
AFL 2021
Cloud nine: 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.
Dons finally clinch a close one, edge wasteful Freo at Marvel
Essendon’s football this season had probably belied their 2-6 record heading into this match. The Bombers had been better than that. This game was vastly different to most they’ve played in 2021.
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
Broadcast spectrum buyback threatens popular TV channels
TV networks are pushing back at government plans to buy back their broadcasting spectrum and sell it to telcos.
Opinion
Home loans
Top mortgages in the market for owner-occupiers, investors
Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Money contributor
Opinion
Superannuation
Why I’ve decided to contribute extra into my super account
Jessica Irvine
Senior economics writer
World
Deadliest strike: Attacks on Gaza City accelerate amid ceasefire attempts
The Gaza Health Ministry says Israeli air strikes in the heart of Gaza City have killed dozens of people in the deadliest single attack since the start of heavy fighting a week ago.
Opinion
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‘You won’t survive in this business without ego’: David Reyne
The TV presenter discusses his upbringing, career and the women who have influenced him.
Sport
‘Pretty average by me’: Teague concedes he was wrong to dismiss Cripps injury story
Carlton coach David Teague has admitted he handled a mid-week press conference poorly when he bristled at questions about an Age story that revealed co-captain Patrick Cripps had played through a fractured back.
‘The finger-pointing is going to go on’: coach responds to Bancroft bombshell
Australia’s bowling coach at the time of the ball tampering scandal says the finger-pointing over who knew will not go away, suggesting that the incident could dog cricket in this country for decades.
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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NRL 2021
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.
Phoenix salvage gripping draw with City after Israeli striker’s goal
Israeli striker Tomer Hemed smashed a leveller for Wellington in their 2-2 draw, and was then booked by referee Alireza Faghani after he pulled out a kippah and donned the brimless cap in celebration.
Cloud nine: 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.
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.
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
