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Coronavirus pandemic
COVID-19 ‘absolutely still out there’ as Victoria records one new case
Brett Sutton said he was “optimistic” the state was on the right track for more eased restrictions but that health officials needed time to assess the effect of loosened restrictions.
‘No rush’ to reopen international borders: Trade Minister
Trade Minister Dan Tehan says the federal government is negotiating with Singapore about a potential travel bubble with Australia, but is in “no rush to open the borders” to international travel.
Extreme fitness success is sweet for Porepunkah ‘Ultra Nana’ Rosie
Rosie Spicer, aka the Ultra Nana, has overcome head injury from hitting a wombat and heavy smoking to enter gruelling Ultraman triathlons, training up to eight hours a day.
‘Like hell on earth’: The night the trees fell from the sky
For those in the picturesque Dandenong Ranges, it felt as if the whole mountain was shaking. In Gippsland, it was worse than a cyclone.
Troops called in to help thousands without power
Four thousand homes remain without power in the storm-ravaged Dandenong Ranges as the state government calls in the army.
Live
AFL 2021
Blues aim to upset GWS, Lions get job done against North in Hobart
North started strongly, kicking four of the first six goals to lead by 11 points, but the second half belong to Brisbane who kicked six goals to two to run out comfortable winners in the end.
Meet Jack Boyd, the uni student who took a hanger as good as any taken this season
Shai Bolton, Jack Riewoldt and Liam Ryan have taken stunning marks in 2021, but VFL forward Jack Boyd took a mark that could comfortably stand alongside them.
Port Adelaide soar past insipid Suns, but Gray subbed out
The Power have cruised past the pale Gold Coast Suns by 50 points to post their ninth win, holding fourth spot on the ladder ahead of the Brisbane Lions who have a game in hand.
McCormack brushes aside spill rumours amid talk of Joyce return
“If others want to push personal ambition then that’s a matter for them,” Mr McCormack said.
Hardline judge elected Iran’s next President
Ebrahim Raisi has been congratulated on his victory by the other two candidates, but his dark past troubles Washington DC.
‘We’ve missed Australians so much’: Bali vaccinates its tourist ‘green zones’
Indonesia is experiencing its biggest surge of the virus since February but Bali’s deputy governor says the province is ready to welcome foreign tourists in July.
No booze until menopause: WHO’s alcohol guidance sparks backlash
The head of the British Pregnancy Advisory Service said calls for women “of childbearing age” to avoid alcohol sounded like advice from The Handmaid’s Tale.
What is wrong with this picture? Cinema feeds our latest sci-fi fears
My Zoe and Little Joe join a long list of films in which science slips its ethical leash.
Opinion
AFL 2021
It’s time to put heads together on footy’s burning issue
The AFL’s conundrum is that no one knows seems to know how to crash-proof the game.
Greg Baum
Sports columnist
Recasting monsters as women: lunch with Maria Lewis
The 32-year-old has written seven novels and has her eye on writing across film, television and comics.
Weekend baking: 20+ fantastically fudgy brownie recipes
A good, gooey, chocolately brownie will never go out of fashion (and nor will a blondie, gingie or other variety)
WEEKEND READS
Melbourne Lord Mayor Sally Capp: ‘We’re working hard on bringing back the buzz’
The first woman to be directly elected Lord Mayor of Melbourne discusses her post-lockdown city and how cancer made her a better leader.
Exclusive
Whitlam’s dilapidated ‘Lodge in Waiting’ home to be preserved and restored
The Commonwealth Government is providing $1.3 million for the purchase and restoration of former prime minister Gough Whitlam’s Cabramatta house.
Local
Exclusive
Coronavirus pandemic
Rise in rare clotting cases drove ‘difficult’ call on AstraZeneca vaccine
Concern about a rising number of non-fatal instances of a rare clotting disorder in Australians in their 50s led to the “difficult” decision to limit the AstraZeneca vaccine to those over 60.
‘Like hell on earth’: The night the trees fell from the sky
For those in the picturesque Dandenong Ranges, it felt as if the whole mountain was shaking. In Gippsland, it was worse than a cyclone.
Wild weather sparks calls for underground power lines
Parts of the destroyed electricity network will be rebuilt underground in the Dandenongs.
Investigation
Private schools
Top private schools build up multimillion-dollar investment portfolios
Australia’s richest schools have hundreds of millions invested in the sharemarket, reaping big financial returns while also receiving more than $600 million a year in government funding.
Human remains found at Wollert tip amid search for missing mother Ju Zhang
Ju Zhang, also known as Kelly, was last seen at her home in Epping on the evening of February 1.
AFL 2021
Opinion
Family-work balance: the sensitive issue football needs to talk about
Caroline Wilson
Football columnist for The Age
‘Maturity and diligence’: Max King a Saint until 2026
Gun youngster Max King has signed a four-year extension to remain with St Kilda until 2026.
Opinion
Blues have a big hole in their list that only time will heal
There are plenty of players with ability on the Carlton list, but there’s a clear reason the Blues are a long way behind the league’s best teams.
Matt Rendell
Politics
Expanding state surveillance: Organised crime and the PM’s push for more police powers
Prime Minister Scott Morrison capitalised on the success of the global An0m sting to push for more police powers, which legal groups say pose serious privacy risks.
Business
‘There’s always a way forward’: Crunchtime for Mesoblast as legal threats loom
Investors in the ambitious biotech have been on a rollercoaster ride for years, but 2021 sees it fighting for validation and fighting off class action lawsuits after a year of smashed hopes.
World
Australian economist has ‘close to zero’ chance of fair trial in Myanmar
Friends of Australian Sean Turnell fear that the junta need to convict him if they’re to find Aung San Suu Kyi guilty of passing information to foreigners.
Opinion
Want to be part of the fashionable set? Don’t join the ‘freethinkers’
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
Xi Jinping’s effort to break Australia’s will has only solidified it
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
The green inner-city bogyman is a figment of the government’s imagination
Jan Fran
Journalist and presenter
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Property bydomain
'Like caged cats': Buyers pounce on house that was barely open to inspect
A newly renovated Caulfield home, only open for inspections for a week post-lockdown, drew four bidders and sold at auction for $1.73 million.
'As unique and special as it gets': A private haven in Albert Park
Behind the ivy-covered brick walls is some seriously cool design work, and the outside feels like you have stepped into the Royal Botanic Gardens.
Life & Culture
Has social media put an end to the Christchurch movie They Are Us for good?
The furore could prove to be a test of how much influence people power now wields over decisions in the world of arts and entertainment.
Sport
‘An accidental outcome’: Clarkson defends sparring session that left Lewis concussed
Hawthorn coach Alastair Clarkson has defended the club against criticism of the boxing session that led to young forward being concussed at training
Updated
AFL 2021
Naughton cleared of serious injury, as Bulldogs brace for Perth quarantine
Scans delivered key forward Aaron Naughton good news on Saturday, with the Bulldogs now facing an arduous week ahead of their match against West Coast in Perth.
Updated
US Open
US Open up for grabs as Adam Scott survives for the weekend
The US Open prides itself on being the most open of all majors with some 9000 players from all walks of golf having a chance to compete. This year it’s open indeed.
Meet Jack Boyd, the uni student who took a hanger as good as any taken this season
Shai Bolton, Jack Riewoldt and Liam Ryan have taken stunning marks in 2021, but VFL forward Jack Boyd took a mark that could comfortably stand alongside them.
Port Adelaide soar past insipid Suns, but Gray subbed out
The Power have cruised past the pale Gold Coast Suns by 50 points to post their ninth win, holding fourth spot on the ladder ahead of the Brisbane Lions who have a game in hand.
Live
AFL 2021
AFL 2021 LIVE updates: Blues aim to upset GWS, Lions get job done against North in Hobart
Follow all the action live as GWS tackle Carlton at Giants Stadium.
‘Maturity and diligence’: Max King a Saint until 2026
Gun youngster Max King has signed a four-year extension to remain with St Kilda until 2026.
Have Your Say
Blues have a big hole in their list that only time will heal
There are plenty of players with ability on the Carlton list, but there’s a clear reason the Blues are a long way behind the league’s best teams.
