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Coronavirus pandemic
One new COVID-19 case as inner-city exposure sites named
Victoria’s newest coronavirus case is connected to the aged care outbreak in Melbourne’s west, but is not a resident of the facility.
‘Global carnage’ G7 leaders back new probe into Wuhan lab leak theory
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says more work is needed to find out what caused the coronavirus pandemic.
Calls for tighter regulation as buy now, pay later costs mount
A surge in the use of buy now, pay later in online shopping through the pandemic has prompted consumer advocates to again call for tighter regulation of the products.
Another week until power returned, towns still without triple zero
Almost 40,000 homes remain without power and emergency services say they still don’t know the full scale of destruction from wild weather.
Faced with destruction of the reef, a small band do ‘coral carpentry’
“I didn’t want to feel helpless anymore,” says scientist Christine Roper.
Horton’s Olympic hopes still alive after dramatic 200m freestyle heats
It took a disqualification and a withdrawal but Mack Horton has made the 200m freestyle final as he fights for a place on the relay and the plane to Tokyo.
‘Unacceptable’: Ratten turns to players as Saints’ finals hopes fade
Devastated by his side relinquishing a six-goal lead to the Crows, St Kilda coach Brett Ratten concedes it would be an “unbelievable result” should the Saints recover to make the finals this season.
Stunning footage of Huni getting knocked out emerges ahead of Gallen fight
Justis Huni got knocked out by a cruiserweight in a sparring session, raising questions about his chin ahead of his anticipated fight with Paul Gallen.
Me, a killer? Putin dismisses criticisms as ‘Hollywood machismo’
The Russian leader bristled when a US reporter named specific opponents of Putin’s who have been killed in recent years.
Half yearly report card: The best movies of 2021 so far
Film critics Sandra Hall, Jake Wilson and Paul Byrnes share their top films from the year to date.
‘They had fear in their eyes’: how to handle motherhood rage
More overwhelmed parents are losing it in front of their children. Here’s how to stop it from happening. Or fix things if you’ve crossed the line.
Just a few minutes daily learning a language can boost your brain power
Usually, when you’re learning something new, the brain-boosting benefits tend to fade once you get the hang of things. But that doesn’t happen when you’re trying to conquer another language.
WEEKEND READS
How Four Corners became the story in the government’s ABC wars
Four Corners remains one of the nation’s most important TV shows. But recent stumbles have given ammunition to its critics - in government, media and even inside the ABC.
Exclusive
Fake blood, artificial stomachs and state-of-the-art technology: Inside the TGA
Australia’s medical regulator has become a household name over the past year thanks to its work approving coronavirus vaccines, but that’s just a fraction of the TGA’s work.
Local
Melbourne property market in ‘catch-22’ as empty nesters dig in
“There’s nowhere to go because people won’t move out but people won’t move out because there’s nowhere to go.”
Never cross the river? Inside Melbourne’s north-south divide
Although derided by outer Melburnians (and those in the city’s west), there is no doubt that the psychological barrier of the Yarra River is alive and well.
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Victorian Parliament
Premier gets Pfizer vaccine, prepares to return to work
Daniel Andrews has confirmed he will return to work soon after more than three months out with a fractured spine and ribs.
Survivors of rape by strangers demand to know offender’s name
Victims of Crime Commissioner Fiona McCormack agrees with sexual assault survivors who say the State’s justice system is designed around the rights of the accused, not victims.
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Victorian Parliament
Andrews government secretly negotiating permanent pandemic laws to replace state of emergency
Health Department officials have been meeting with three powerful crossbenchers whose demands are set to radically change COVID rules.
AFL 2021
Crows storm home to torpedo Saints’ finals hopes
The Saints squandered a six-goal lead to tumble to Adelaide, with Riley Thilthorpe conjuring a miracle kick over his head to give the Crows a five-point buffer with a minute remaining.
Dockers down Suns to keep finals hopes alive
It was no game for the ages, with just four goals kicked in a sluggish first half dogged by inaccuracy. But when class was required, it was the Dockers who had more of it.
Politics
‘If you’re vaccinated you should get freedoms’: Young, jabbed, ready to travel
Increasingly, Australians are wondering when they will see the perks that ought to come with vaccination, such as movement around Australia without fear of border closures or lockdowns.
Business
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Working from home
The generation most keen on a return to the office – and why it may not be full time
The research found attitudes have shifted since the start of the pandemic, when nine out of 10 Australians were happy about the shift to remote work and 78 per cent believed it would be the new normal.
World
Bolsonaro fined for flouting mask rules at motorcycle rally
Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro said he could count on police officers “whatever happens,” as the far-right former army captain dubbed the country’s state military police “my army”.
Opinion
Patience and empathy required from all as we navigate new gender terminology
Andrew Hornery
Private Sydney Columnist
All-male club where gents fear ‘bossy’ women while confronting the prospect of ‘shrinkage’
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
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Property bydomain
Your own private island: Unspoilt land hits the market in Queensland
A private island in the Great Sandy Strait is set to go under the hammer. Accessible via an hour and a half tinnie ride, it lends itself to eco cabins or glamping.
The country city where historic charm meets laid-back living
Nestled in one of Australia's popular wine regions, this city is defying its former reputation as somewhere to avoid.
Life & Culture
Wear a turtleneck, buy an indoor plant. But watch this show first
Netflix’s fashion bio-series about 1970s’ US designer Roy Halston is driving interest in several home and style trends thanks to its blend of aspiration and fantasy.
Sport
No place for racism: AFL community joins Saints to condemn attack on Ryder
St Kilda players have taken to Instagram to condemn a racist Twitter post directed at ruckman Paddy Ryder in the wake of the Saints’ loss to Adelaide on Saturday night.
‘I begged him not to do it’: How Licuria tried to stop McGuire’s exit
Club football director Paul Licuria will consult Mick Malthouse about the type of coach the Pies will pursue, and reveals he “virtually begged” former president Eddie McGuire not to leave.
Horton’s Olympic hopes still alive after dramatic 200m freestyle heats
It took a disqualification and a withdrawal but Mack Horton has made the 200m freestyle final as he fights for a place on the relay and the plane to Tokyo.
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European Championships
Euros shock as Denmark star collapses against Finland, requires CPR
Star Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen fell to the ground, received medical treatment and was carried from the pitch in traumatic scenes. Finland won after the game was later re-started.
Safety of young women should be focus of Swimming Australia investigation: Leisel Jones
The Olympic champion said Swimming Australia need to investigate Maddie Groves’ claims thoroughly to ensure women and girls are safe in the sport.
Breaking
Wallabies
Foketi, Kellaway and Wells named as bolters in Rennie’s Wallabies squad
Dave Rennie has unveiled his 38-man Wallabies squad for next month’s three-Test series against France and there are a few surprises.
Barbora Krejcikova wins the French Open
Barbora Krejcikova won the French Open on Saturday, beating Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in three sets, 6-1, 2-6, 6-4.
Have Your Say
The letters that saved Cate Campbell’s Olympic career.
In the turbulent wake of the 2016 Olympics, Cate Campbell received a pair of letters from two girls that helped convince her to forge on towards her fourth Olympics.
