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Trade unions
‘This is our union, our city’: Building sites shut as rioters turn on Setka
The Andrews government will forcibly shut down all construction sites in response to violent protests outside CFMEU headquarters.
‘It was a privilege to be working’: Union leader blames ‘drunk morons’ for industry shut down
CFMEU Victorian secretary John Setka said compliance has been a ‘small issue’ and blamed Monday’s violent protests on ‘drunken morons who don’t know what they’re talking about’.
‘Not markedly different’: Political lens key to states’ varied paths to freedom
The desire of NSW health officials to focus on the effect of the vaccine rollout could explain why its plan to ease restrictions differs from Victoria’s road map.
Exclusive
Vaccination
Mask-wearing likely to be here for good, experts say
Mask-wearing will remain indefinitely in some settings as experts predict strict lockdowns will not protect COVID-free parts of the country forever.
Delta more deadly than national plan assumes
The research team whose work underpins Australia’s exit strategy believes the Delta strain of the virus is significantly more deadly first assumed.
Five things we learned from five hours of the Emmys
‘What time is it, and how do we get out of here?’ asked Amy Poehler. It was perhaps the most poignant question of the night.
Melbourne’s art fair set to return with huge February show
Many artists have been unable to present work created for cancelled exhibitions: the Melbourne Art Fair will be a chance to show it off.
Princess Beatrice, Queen Elizabeth’s granddaughter, gives birth to baby girl
It’s the first child for Princess Beatrice and husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, Buckingham Palace announced on Monday.
Morrison seeks to calm Indonesia, Europe sub concerns ahead of US visit
The PM has sought to calm Indonesian President Joko Widodo’s concerns that the AUKUS submarine pact will lead to a new arms race in the Indo-Pacific.
Opinion
National security
As the world reorders itself to resist China, it’s a pity the latest move was so boofheaded
The AUKUS partners have managed to alienate France in the process of assembling their new coalition.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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Climate policy
‘Higher ambition’: Moderate Liberals urge government to raise climate targets
Liberal MPs want the federal government to set more ambitious climate targets for 2030 ahead of a climate summit in November.
Climate change to deliver suburban house price pain: RBA
Research by the Reserve Bank suggests more than 250 suburbs are at risk from house price falls due to climate change.
The monstrous losses and scant triumphs seared into Melbourne’s soul
Adam Woolcock uses the shorthand of a fan to annotate what the Demons have endured since their last premiership win in 1964.
Opinion
Real Footy Podcast
Will the bye disadvantage the Demons?
This week on the Real Footy podcast, Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson look ahead to the grand final, review Brownlow night and talk off-field moves at Carlton.
SEE AND DO
Missing travel? A book is the best ticket to have right now
Actual travel now is most accessible within the pages of a book. It’s a chance to journey forever in time, often to worlds that are entirely invented.
Weekly meal planner: Let the kids cook for you for a change (and enjoy it)
Why not turn the tables in the kitchen and let the young cooks take over – with a little adult supervision, of course!
Local
Social worker advised not to give statement on Malka Leifer, court hears
Chana Rabinowitz told a court she was advised against making a statement to police about the former school principal and accused child abuser in case she was later sued.
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Organised crime
Fake UK passport, Albanian fraudster, dead German bikie: Australian drug ring’s network
Australian drug syndicate alleged to have network from South Africa to Spain and Albania to import tonnes of illicit drugs.
Two men involved in brawl that led to death of teenager avoid jail
Joseph Hitchcock and Luke Sheahan were charged with affray over the brawl but did not have direct involvement in Patrick Cronin’s death.
Merit in mandatory vaccinations, Metro boss says
The Metro Trains chief executive says mandatory vaccinations should be considered for public transport workers.
Police investigating shoving, spraying of woman at protest
Video footage of police knocking a female protester to the ground before dousing her with OC spray during Saturday’s anti-lockdown protest is being investigated by professional standards officers.
Politics
‘Bad day at the wicket’: Joyce says Porter could return to the frontbench
Acting Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce says Christian Porter should be given another senior role in the future, as Labor says the mystery donations issue is not over.
Business
Gender parity targets ‘need teeth’, says Smith-Gander
After a successful decade of more women joining Australia’s biggest company boards, the push is now on for greater gender parity in senior management ranks.
World
US to require international travellers to be vaccinated against COVID-19
Joe Biden will ease foreign travel restrictions to the US beginning in November, allowing foreigners into the country if they have proof of vaccination and a negative COVID-19 test.
Opinion
Porter shows the bar is now so low for Parliamentary accountability it’s getting hard to see
Janine Perrett
Journalist, broadcaster and commentator
Victoria’s roadmap to reopening will see our hard work pay off
Sharon Lewin
Director of the Doherty Institute
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Property bydomain
Revealed: The most popular suburbs for property deals this year
Sea-change and tree-change hotspots are high on the list, along with affordable outer suburbs offering space to work from home.
The regional Victorian homes listed for more than $3m
The homes, some unique CBD pads, others with manicured gardens, are offering buyers a chance to live the ultimate tree-change lifestyle.
Life & Culture
No glory for Australia as The Crown, Ted Lasso, Hacks clean up
After a year in which COVID-19 turned television viewing (and production) upside down, the 73rd annual Emmy Awards played an each-way bet.
Sport
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AFL 2021
‘I need a spell’: Clarkson out of Carlton coaching race
Alastair Clarkson informed the Blues he was not going to coach the club in 2022 after incoming CEO Brian Cook made a last-ditch attempt to woo the four-time premiership coach.
Analysis
AFL 2021
Explaining the Brownlow’s great mystery: vote inflation
The major talking point at the Brownlow Medal on Sunday was the enormous vote tallies garnered by the top contenders, especially the first four.
‘Quiet, but kind of deadly’: Bulldog nicknamed the Cassowary makes his mark
Mitch Hannan overcame anxiety during his gradual rise through the ranks and is set for the AFL grand final having proved his capacity to stand up in games that matter.
AFL clubs seek advice after Tom Wills discovery
Several AFL clubs have tributes to Australian football’s founding father, Tom Wills, who has been linked to a massacre of Aboriginal people 160 years ago.
Teague joins Tigers as an assistant coach
David Teague has joined Richmond as an assistant coach less than a month after Carlton sacked him with one year remaining on his contract.
Tom McDonald’s message to his two families
As a long-serving Demon, and a family man, Tom McDonald feels the pain of separation and of the fans’ separation from this grand moment. He just hopes they’re proud of what they watch each week.
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AFL grand final
‘I’ve been waiting for this all my life’: meet the Melbourne fans dreaming of a flag
No AFL supporters are stereotyped more than Melbourne’s, but some of the great characters Martin Flanagan has met in football are Melbourne supporters.
Have Your Say
As the NRL race narrows, who can beat the Melbourne Storm?
Penrith get the finals shot at Melbourne they so badly wanted but after two weeks of play-offs, it’s clear the Storm are a cut above those chasing their crown.
