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‘Concerning’ Delta variant found in Melbourne; vaccine certificates on way
CHO Brett Sutton said that genomic sequencing of two original West Melbourne cases had revealed they were the so-called ‘Delta variant’. ‘It is a variant of significant concern.’
Breaking
Victoria
‘Disturbing news overnight’: New virus strain found in family who went to NSW
Public health officials have identified a ‘very concerning’ new COVID-19 variant in some cases that have been found in Melbourne that are not linked to the current outbreak.
Exclusive
Federal
Federal health authorities not asking for vaccination status of returning Australians
Federal health authorities are not keeping any records of how many Australians returning from overseas have been vaccinated and whether they develop COVID-19.
Pfizer access for 40-49 year olds nationally; deal done for new quarantine facility
The Prime Minister says an agreement has been struck with the Victorian government over a new quarantine facility in Melbourne.
The lockdown diaries: Melburnians share their experiences of lockdown
As Victoria enters a second week of lockdown, five Melburnians keep us up to date with how they are spending their days.
Opinion
GDP
Spin and reality collide on Australia’s road to economic recovery
When it comes to talking about the economy, Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has an inability to stop himself laying it on too thick.
Ross Gittins
Economics Editor
Say cheese! 60 of our cheesiest recipes ever for national cheese day
From new ways with cacio e pepe and cauliflower cheese, to a giant souffle, these recipes have real (cheese) pull.
Your ability to focus may be limited to 5 hours a day. Here’s how to work around that
To maximise focus, do your work in chunks, schedule breaks in between, protect your most creative time and reduce distractions.
Live
Archibald Prize
‘It’s a good painting’: Melbourne artist Peter Wegner wins 2021 Archibald Prize
Peter Wegner has won the 2021 Archibald prize with his portrait of 100-year-old Guy Warren.
Breaking
ABC wars
‘Deeply offensive’: Prime Minister slams Four Corners’ QAnon probe
ABC Managing Director David Anderson has defended his decision to halt a Four Corners episode exploring Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s alleged ties to a QAnon supporter.
Opinion
Naked City
How ex-cops and lawyers formed a team to chase down stolen savings
Having seen lawyers “stuff up” straightforward fraud cases, and criminal prosecutions drag out for years, Andrew Tragardh decided on a new approach.
John Silvester
Crime reporter
Opinion
Indigenous
Once scorned, the fighting men of Budj Bim soar high
A giant mural on the town of Heywood’s water tower honours the memory of Gunditjmara soldiers.
Tony Wright
Associate editor and special writer
Media fined $1.1m for contempt of court breaches in Pell reports
Some of Australia’s biggest media companies have been fined a combined $1.1 million for breaching contempt of court laws.
Updated
AFL 2021
‘The current board are the right people’: Buckley’s endorsement in Pie fight
Battlelines are being drawn in the fight for the Collingwood presidency, and Magpies coach Nathan Buckley has endorsed the current board.
Opinion
Super Netball
Netballers on fast track to parity with footballers on copping social media abuse
Giants captain Jo Harten is just the latest netballer to be on the receiving end of attacks from social media trolls.
Liz Ellis
Netball columnist
Don’t let winter stop you from exercising. There are ways to tackle the chill
It’s easy to come up with reasons to avoid a workout when it’s cold. The trick is to know how to motivate yourself and eliminate any barriers by following four steps.
CORONAVIRUS CRISIS
In just five days, China administered 100 million COVID-19 vaccine shots
After a slow start, China is now doing what virtually no other country in the world can: administering COVID-19 shots at a staggering pace.
Sandra’s ‘nowhere near COVID’ but she can’t visit her husband in ICU in Queensland
Border closures are infuriating regional Victorians who live in coronavirus-free towns hundreds of kilometres from Melbourne.
Local
Exclusive
Crime
Police block damages claim for Gobbo client jailed for 12 years
Victoria Police moves to block compensation for Faruk Orman, whose murder conviction was quashed because of Nicola Gobbo’s role.
Three police charged after man’s neck broken during 2017 arrest
The officers have been charged with negligently causing serious injury over an arrest in which a man was left paralysed from the neck down.
Ben Roberts-Smith launches proceedings against ex-wife on eve of trial
The former soldier has filed Federal Court proceedings against his ex wife just days before his defamation case against the Herald and The Age is due to start.
Exclusive
Crime
Indigenous man dies in US prison following 30-year fight to come home
Melbourne-born Russell Moore, who has died in Florida, was jailed for life in 1991 for murder. His birth mother spent years campaigning for him to be returned to Australia.
‘The rumours are rife’: What happened to the missing campers?
In a region with a long history of missing persons, the disappearance of Carol Clay and Russell Hill has sparked many rumours.
Politics
Exclusive
Disability
Secret NDIS report warns of backlash unless government is ‘seen’ to have listened
A secret marketing strategy for a controversial overhaul of the National Disability Insurance Scheme says the government must be “seen” to have listened to disability groups.
Business
‘Wildly unrealistic’: Crown’s super pokies unlocked with $1m limit
The effectiveness of pre-commitment cards touted by the Victorian government and Crown Resorts as a measure against problem gambling has come under fire at the royal commission.
World
Burned out hulk of Iran’s biggest warship seen from space
The fire aboard the Kharg warship follows a series of mysterious explosions that began in 2019, targeting commercial ships in the Gulf of Oman.
Opinion
We’re stuck with quarantine hotels. But can we fix the breaches?
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
PM takes political gamble with limited federal lockdown help
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
Enough loose lockdown talk
Waleed Aly
Columnist, co-host of Ten's The Project and academic
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'King of Bling' puts his OC mansion on the market for $90m and it's next-level
Door handles coated in 24-carat gold, Swarovski crystal in the ceiling and a temperature-controlled car park that moonlights as a nightclub. For real.
The easy changes that add value to your investment property
Future-proofing your investment property doesn't need to cost a fortune, and these often overlooked changes can increase your returns.
Life & Culture
Exclusive
Archibald Prize
The missing 1964 Archibald portrait that should have won the prize
A long lost Archibald painting from 1964 – the first year the prize was not awarded – has been unearthed in the artist’s Blue Mountains home.
Sport
Exclusive
Collingwood
Magpies challenger outlines coach plan, rejects ‘power and privilege’ gibe
Former Channel Nine boss and AFL lawyer Jeff Browne has hit back at a suggestion from a Collingwood vice-president that he has an agenda of “power and privilege”.
Updated
AFL 2021
‘The current board are the right people’: Buckley’s endorsement in Pie fight
Battlelines are being drawn in the fight for the Collingwood presidency, and Magpies coach Nathan Buckley has endorsed the current board.
Opinion
Super Netball
Netballers on fast track to parity with footballers on copping social media abuse
Giants captain Jo Harten is just the latest netballer to be on the receiving end of attacks from social media trolls.
Liz Ellis
Netball columnist
‘This week could be the week’: Buckley confident Pie forwards will connect
Collingwood coach Nathan Buckley says there have been plenty of positives to their new game style but they don’t intend to be dour.
Backman to the future: Young Demon Rivers getting a kick out of footy
Melbourne teenager Trent Rivers has discovered that you can still get a kick out of playing on the backline.
Analysis
FIFA World Cup
With Kuwait gone in 60 seconds, Socceroos well placed for bigger tests
The result was all but sealed inside a minute so Australia’s win over Kuwait was of more interest for what it says about Graham Arnold’s side going forward.
Harris likely to request Dees trade as Saints drop out of the race
St Kilda are no longer in contention for Tayla Harris, who is now likely to request a trade to Melbourne to continue her AFLW career next season.
Have Your Say
From the Riewoldts to Jezza: Wayne Carey on the greatest marks of all time
‘Back with the flight’ marks are often simply chest marks and that’s why they’re not always judged as favourably in AFL mark of the year voting. Here, Wayne Carey chooses his favourites and explains why.
Wayne Carey
Two-time AFL premiership captain
