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Delta variant as contagious as chickenpox, says CDC; Home Affairs quizzed on borders
Home Affairs secretary Mike Pezzullo couldn’t shed light on plans for re-opening the country, while Victorian authorities are concerned about fragments of coronavirus found in wastewater.
US man pleads guilty over attempted $430m COVID fraud on NSW
Plea agreement shows that NSW came perilously close to handing over $430 million to a Texan man who was offering to sell 50 million COVID-19 protective masks he did not have.
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Fire
Fire breaks out during testing of Victorian Big Battery near Geelong
A fire has erupted at the site of Victoria’s new Tesla Big Battery, the biggest lithium-ion battery in the country.
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Hawthorn
Hawthorn and four-time premiership coach Alastair Clarkson part ways
In an extraordinary turn of events, Alastair Clarkson and Hawthorn have agreed to part ways.
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Tokyo Olympics
‘I feel like I have let everyone down, especially my brother’: Sakakibara crashes in BMX semi
BMX rider Saya Sakakibara was stretchered off the course during the semi-final, and spoke afterwards of her disappointment.
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LoadingSpain hold Kookaburras to a draw with last-gasp goal
A late equaliser from Spain gives the Kookaburras a remainder they need to be ruthless in front of goal as Olympic hockey moves into knockout phase.
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Tokyo Olympics
‘Pretty upsetting’: Australia miss medals in rowing eight, Canada and NZ win
Despite a more successful regatta than the Rio Olympics, Australia missed out on the rowing medals on Friday in Tokyo.
‘I’m so proud of you’: McKeon pips Campbell in 100m freestyle final
Australia has its sixth gold medal in the pool, and ninth of the Games, making Tokyo more successful than Rio.
ABC’s Porter defamation defence to be scrubbed from public court file
The Federal Court has ordered that secret parts of the ABC’s written defence to a defamation suit brought against it by cabinet minister Christian Porter should be removed from its public records.
After almost 160 years, apology for ‘blackbirding’ ripples from Bundaberg
The mayor of Bundaberg, a former Newman-era minister, will become Australia’s first elected leader to formally apologise for the indentured labour trade known as “blackbirding”.
Opinion
Comedy
Does this new Prince George spoof step over the line?
A new HBO cartoon portrays a Family Guy-style royal family starring a bitchy, sassy Prince George. Is that OK?
Nick Miller
Arts Editor
Back in the ’90s, we were the gangs: Alice Pung
These days the author’s life seems a long way from her childhood Footscray and Braybrook roots, but she has fond memories of growing up there.
Beechworth’s Bridge Road Brewers is building a Melbourne brewpub
Bridge Road is opening a second craft brewery and 350-seat venue in Brunswick East.
Tokyo Olympics
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Japan
‘I can’t believe it’s over’: Australian BMX star Saya Sakakibara out after crash
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Local
Housing groups call for ‘ring of steel’ to protect struggling renters
A Tenants Victoria survey of 400 renters found that 70 per cent had taken a financial hit during the state’s latest lockdown, losing an average of $1280 in income.
‘All my life was a room’: Refugee sues for ‘unlawful’ hotel detention
Mostafa “Moz” Azimitabar, 35, was held in suburban Melbourne hotels for more than a year in makeshift detention which he intends to prove in the Federal Court was unlawful.
‘He lost it’: Finks bikie boss turned stay-at-home dad fined over strip club assault
The current world president of the Finks bikie gang says he is a reformed stay-at-home dad after pleading guilty to assaulting a man outside a Melbourne strip club. Watch the video here.
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Courts
Man killed Victorian wife just months after forced marriage
The court heard Mohammad Ali Halimi had become frustrated about his failed attempts to kindle the marriage before he brutally murdered his wife in WA.
Synthetic drug deaths spike, heroin deaths fall during pandemic
New drug overdose statistics show that while there had been concerns the pandemic could see drug deaths increase due to unemployment, isolation and mental health strains, this hadn’t been reflected in the data.
CORONAVIRUS CRISIS
COVID-19 could lead to cognitive decline, new research suggests
One study showed that losing the ability to smell, which has been commonly reported among COVID-19 patients, is correlated with cognitive troubles.
‘If you’re feeling low, you’re not alone’: Distress at record high in lockdowns
Research has found lockdowns led to the highest levels of depression and anxiety on record, but even where restrictions have eased, people’s mental health hasn’t immediately bounced back.
Politics
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Defamation
Sky News pays $40,000 plus costs to avoid Hanson-Young defamation suit
The money will be donated to the Australian Youth Climate Commission after Sky News wrongly aired claims the Greens senator involved her niece in a dangerous anti-logging protest.
Business
Ryan Stokes named Boral chair, Seven ups board presence
Seven Group chief executive Ryan Stokes is the new Boral chairman, while the Stokes family investment vehicle has upped its board representation to two after claiming a 70 per cent stake in the company.
World
Facebook told to restore ‘racist’ posts by German court
The ruling challenges a core practice of Facebook’s moderation system, which often removes users’ comments without giving a clear reason why.
Opinion
The ruthless decision Albanese had to make
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
Every tool must be deployed to suppress outbreak
Melinda Cilento
Are employees a cause of bad management?
James Adonis
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Property bydomain
Revealed: Inside Melbourne's flash new $40 million-plus listing
The most expensive property for sale in Melbourne this year was treated to a $15 million international designer renovation. Take a look.
The tale behind Brett McLeod's Fitzroy North terrace
The Nine News presenter is packing his bags to take up one of media’s most coveted gigs in Europe and selling his treasured terrace with a story of its own.
Life & Culture
Annabel Crabb’s favourite era – for fashion, not politics
“I’m influenced by lots of things from the past and I like the opportunity to bring them back.”
Sport
Exclusive
Hawthorn
Hawthorn and four-time premiership coach Alastair Clarkson part ways
In an extraordinary turn of events, Alastair Clarkson and Hawthorn have agreed to part ways.
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Australian cricket
Chief selector Trevor Hohns, the last link to Australia’s dominant era, retires
Trevor Hohns, whose time in charge of selection adds up to a combined 16 years, quietly managed successful transitions of several generations of international cricketers.
‘I’m so proud of you’: McKeon pips Campbell in 100m freestyle final
Australia has its sixth gold medal in the pool, and ninth of the Games, making Tokyo more successful than Rio.
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NBA
‘It means the world’: Josh Giddey joins Oklahoma City with the sixth pick in the NBA draft
Josh Giddey will join the Oklahoma City Thunder.
‘I’ve thrown up but it’s fine’: Fox’s nervous battle before gold run
It was all of Australia who felt like throwing up for the next 105.4 seconds.
Curnow, McKay back for Blues, Hooker out for Dons
Carlton will play key forwards Harry McKay and Charlie Curnow together against the Saints, while Essendon hope a freshen-up will benefit Cale Hooker.
World, meet Australian swimming’s bolt from blue
They never saw Australia’s newest Olympic champion on his way into Tokyo. They’ll be looking for Zac Stubblety-Cook now.
Have Your Say
The stakes are high for David Teague - has he lost the players?
St Kilda are only half a game outside the eight, and Carlton not far behind, but Friday night’s clash is between arguably the two biggest disappointments of the season.
