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Six officers in hospital, 235 arrests after anti-lockdown protest turns violent
Police said a total of ten officers were injured in today’s anti-lockdown protests which turned violent when scores of demonstrators charged at police.
Two hospitals on exposure list; 120 pregnant women isolating
A woman tested positive for coronavirus mid-week, following a visit to the Mercy Hospital for Women’s outpatients’ clinic during her infectious period.
Vaccine maker Moderna looks to tap into local research talent
As the first doses of Moderna’s mRNA vaccine land onshore, its chief medical officer says the company is focused on Australia well beyond the pandemic.
Analysis
Defence
Australia’s foreign policy is getting clumsy and arrogant
Has Australia’s diplomacy been strong enough to support our strategic intentions when our actions have such serious consequences?
China formally applies to join trade deal alongside Australia that Trump dumped
Shortly after condemning Australia, the US and the UK for forming AUKUS, China applied to join the trans-pacific trade deal established to isolate Beijing.
Exclusive
AFL 2021
More teens are getting concussed on the footy field and ending up in hospital. Experts want action
New data reveals the growing, hidden toll from head knocks in parks and on ovals every weekend.
Former NRL star walks away empty-handed in landmark concussion case
Former Newcastle winger James McManus had been seeking $1m in the landmark case, with the Knights and NRL emerging as the big winners.
Tarrant a Tiger with Kreuger on St Kilda’s radar as he weighs up options
Geelong have made it clear to Nathan Kreuger they want to retain him as St Kilda and Collingwood wait in the wings while he weighs up a decision whether to stay as a Kangaroo veteran joins Richmond
Clarkson back in Blues’ hunt as coach search continues
The Blues have interviewed three coaching candidates but Brian Cook’s appointment as the new chief executive means Alastair Clarkson is set to be given another call.
Brian Houston quits Hillsong boards, will remain ‘global pastor’ ahead of court hearing
The co-founder of the evangelical megachurch has stepped aside from all of Hillsong’s boards but will remain a global senior pastor ahead of his court hearing next month.
Real estate heir Robert Durst convicted of murder in California
A jury found Durst guilty of murdering his best friend Susan Berman, the first homicide conviction for a man suspected of killing three people in three states over the past 39 years.
Former RM Williams creative director is betting on timeless fashion
Jeremy Hershan is designing a clothing collection on the back of a single bag’s success.
Sarah styled her dream holiday home on an $800 budget
A cabin bought sight unseen on Tasmania’s west coast gave owner and designer Sarah Andrews a place to get creative when she needed it most.
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Review
Schumacher deserves a great film. Why is this one so disappointing?
Three directors worked for years on this documentary, but you’ll find out more about the Formula One great from a quick online search.
WEEKEND READS
Glass ceiling: meet the female collective disrupting the wine industry’s status quo
When looking for someone knowledgeable about wine, most turn to men. A group of women working in the industry are intent on changing that.
He proposed. She said no … So he worked his ‘soft magic’
For actor Heather Mitchell and cinematographer Martin McGrath, the course of true love didn’t exactly run smoothly: she said no the first time he proposed.
Local
How tea, dates and watering cans smoothed Afghans’ path through quarantine
Victoria’s hotel quarantine program had just days to prepare for the arrival of six rescue flights carrying 761 Afghans evacuated from Afghanistan’s chaotic, turbulent capital.
Updated
Coronavirus pandemic
COVID-positive Victorians to receive text before call as pressure mounts on contact-tracing system
A woman in her 70s from Shepparton has become the ninth death in the state’s third wave.
Australia Post urges consumers to start Christmas shopping early
Parcel volumes are already at Christmas-like levels due to more than 15 million Australians living under lockdown.
Exclusive
LGBT
Opposition promised churches it would amend gay conversion laws if elected
The Victorian opposition quietly promised the Australian Christian Lobby and other faith groups that it would amend new laws banning gay conversion therapy if it won next year’s state election.
Octopuses, art and dinosaurs on the moon: Children’s tiny galleries pop up in the streets
A project called The Neighbourhood Museum is helping keep children creative, curious, active and connected during lockdowns.
AFL 2021
Analysis
The Bont’s medal? A fine Wines or an Oliver twist?
By nearly all measurements, this year’s Brownlow Medal winner will come from one of three players – Clayton Oliver, Ollie Wines or Marcus Bontempelli. It’s not a year for a stand-out favourite.
Exclusive
Blues land Cook: Veteran AFL administrator goes to Carlton
Carlton have landed legendary administrator Brian Cook as the club’s new chief executive.
Politics
Analysis
Diversity
‘Be less of a white boys’ club’: How to address Parliament’s lack of diversity
A Labor preselection battle sparked an examination of Parliament, which critics say is “stuck in the White Australia era”. Making it more multicultural will take some effort.
Business
Opinion
Innovation
The biggest thing since the iPhone: How computers will conquer your face
The stage feels set in a way that recalls the period before the iPhone’s first release in 2007. We’re on the cusp of something big: the face computer is coming.
Farhad Manjoo
World
Weight for it: Britain plans return of imperial weights and measures
In Brexit’s wake, Boris Johnson will allow traders to revert to selling by the inch, the pound or the pint.
Opinion
Morrison, the third amigo, speaks loudly to Xi
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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Property bydomain
Rare mid-century home sells for $3.757m at auction as inspections restart
Barely touched since it was built in 1969, the time capsule sold for a whopping $507,000 above the point when it was declared on the market.
How an old general store became a magical hideaway
Repeat visitors to Victoria's Macedon region have come to recognise this little cottage and its iconic vintage petrol pump out the front.
Life & Culture
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Review
Surprising true story delivers upbeat message of hope and goodwill
Eyes are opened and friendships formed in the Broadway hit Come From Away, which has made it to the screen.
Sport
Clarkson back in Blues’ hunt as coach search continues
The Blues have interviewed three coaching candidates but Brian Cook’s appointment as the new chief executive means Alastair Clarkson is set to be given another call.
Holding’s cricket innings done, but he’s a long way from over and out
For all his achievements in the game, it’s Michael Holding’s advocacy against racism where he has spoken loudest, his message heard well outside the boundaries of the cricket field.
Rugby Championship 2021 LIVE: Tupou, Koroibete combine to leave Wallabies with late lead
A grandstand finish between the Wallabies and Springboks awaits.
Work of a lifetime for Moor as he lands birthday group 1 winner
Jockey Daniel Moor has had a birthday he will never forget by landing his first Australian group 1 winner aboard Sierra Sue in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes.
Tarrant a Tiger with Kreuger on St Kilda’s radar as he weighs up options
Geelong have made it clear to Nathan Kreuger they want to retain him as St Kilda and Collingwood wait in the wings while he weighs up a decision whether to stay as a Kangaroo veteran joins Richmond
A Swift move: Collingwood swoop on Australian Diamond Garbin for new season
Collingwood have signalled their intent to rise back into the Super Netball title race after signing Australian shooter Sophie Garbin and re-signing several core players to two-year deals including Geva Mentor and Ash Brazill.
‘Astonishing’: Why Easton Wood is in awe of Marcus Bontempelli
Western Bulldogs premiership skipper Easton Wood has spoken of Marcus Bontempelli’s unique trait and why he is ready to handle the spotlight of leading in an AFL grand final.
Have Your Say
How your AFL team went in 2021 and what they should do this off-season
A look at each team’s season in 2021 and what they need to do with their lists over the off-season.
