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Construction shutdown sparks huge protest as fault lines exposed
The government’s no-jab, no-ticket ultimatum, which followed a week of negotiations between senior government ministers, union leaders and building companies, has exposed divisions over mandatory vaccinations.
Inside the insurrection: Why building workers took to the street
Pressure has been building for months within the construction industry as frustration grows over lockdowns, vaccines and a persistent social media campaign.
‘Stay away’: Police’s stern warning to protesters as more than 60 arrested
Commissioner Shane Patton says police will be out in force in tomorrow and described the crowds who flooded the city’s streets as a selfish and angry group of about 2000.
‘I’ve never cried so much in my life’: Construction firm owner lays off non-vaccinated son
Peter Wishart respects his son’s refusal to be vaccinated against COVID-19, but was forced to dismiss him as jabs became mandatory for the building industry.
Analysis
Analysis
The Doherty reopening report: all your questions answered (hopefully)
The Doherty Institute’s modelling has been endlessly debated, dissected and criticised. Here, scientists speak for themselves, as they answer the big questions about the report.
OECD cuts Australia’s economic growth outlook
The sharp downgrade is the biggest of any country measured by the OECD in its interim economic outlook as the Delta outbreaks continue to leave major cities in lockdown.
Tax cuts to soon disappear as budget relies on workers to recover from COVID-19
Even the government’s tax cuts won’t stop Australians from facing higher average tax rates over the next decade, the Parliamentary Budget Office has revealed.
How to age gracefully? It starts with a little resistance
Inspired by a new book, “Stupid Things I Won’t Do When I Get Old,” I’m taking stock of my life and deciding what I need to reconsider.
Forget submarines: Eight things France does get right
France, we love you. At the moment you’re none too enamoured with us. Harsh words have been flung. But this lovers’ quarrel will pass.
Ute Junker
Travel writer
Two new crime novels to add to your summer reading list
Paula Hawkins and Val McDermid, both former journalists, have created two thought-provoking mysteries.
Essendon DFO crash pilot failed test before fatal flight
A pilot who died in a plane crash that killed his four passengers near Essendon Airport in 2017 had failed an in-air competency test, an inquest has been told.
Opinion
Glasgow summit
In the years to come, the only great powers will be green powers
By 2030 renewables will be undercutting coal and gas almost everywhere.
Boris Johnson
British Prime Minister
India 225 Australia 1-227
ODI
Speedy Brown the revelation for evolving Australia
If evolution is the value Australia’s women have added to their team charter, then Darcie Brown’s four-wicket blast in the first ODI against India in Mackay was something closer to a revelation
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AFL 2021
Petrevski-Seton seeks trade, Cats tall Kreuger looking for a new home
The trade winds are starting to blow, with Carlton’s Sam Petrevski-Seton seeking a trade and Geelong tall Nathan Kreuger looking for a new home.
SEE AND DO
Stephanie Alexander’s five key kitchen lessons for home cooks (and why pleasure is essential)
The kitchen grande dame has spent lockdown preparing her 19th, and perhaps her last cookbook.
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.
Local
Analysis
Victoria Police conduct
Pepper balls and stinger grenades: The weapons police are using against demonstrators
An array of new riot squad equipment arrived in Melbourne in 2018. Who’d have thought it would first be used to enforce government health orders?
Thief who raided funeral donation box ordered to repay cash
Werribee man Paul Pecora mingled with mourners before grabbing $535 of donations for cancer research at St Kevin’s Catholic Church in Hampton Park in July 2015.
Prime Minister’s nephew ‘on the cusp’ of jail, fined $26k over building offences
Mitchell Cole blamed a cocaine addiction for his failure to complete work for which he had accepted tens of thousands of dollars from multiple clients.
Melbourne Star faces $3.9m liquidation debt bill
The defunct observation wheel has a range of creditors including a Liechtenstein-based foundation that is owed almost $2.5 million.
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Coronavirus pandemic
First-dose jab rates grow in areas of concern as state records one death, 603 new cases
Victoria recorded 603 new coronavirus cases as vaccination levels rose in some Melbourne areas hardest hit by the latest Delta outbreak.
Politics
Australia asks Pfizer for urgent data on giving its vaccine to kids
In a letter to Pfizer, Health Minister Greg Hunt said that should Australian regulators approve the vaccine for under 12s they would get it as a priority.
Business
APA fails to force AusNet to table with $10 billion takeover bid
Gas pipeline giant APA Group has turned the takeover interest in AusNet Services into a two-horse race, lobbing a $9.96 billion bid for the power grid owner on Tuesday intended to squeeze out rival suitor Brookfield.
World
Explainer
Putin's Russia
Russia votes, no big surprises: How does Putin’s ‘vertical of power’ work?
The Kremlin has kept its grip on Russian parliament after its latest election, but not without cost. So how does Russia’s political system (and Putin’s empire) work?
Opinion
Unions support vaccination to keep workers safe
Luke Hilakari
Secretary of Victorian Trades Hall Council
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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
Emmy winners watchlist: Stream the best of the best
A round-up of the shows that won the big awards (and where you can watch them).
Sport
India 225 Australia 1-227
ODI
Speedy Brown the revelation for evolving Australia
If evolution is the value Australia’s women have added to their team charter, then Darcie Brown’s four-wicket blast in the first ODI against India in Mackay was something closer to a revelation
Analysis
AFL 2021
Where might Clarkson end up if he decides to return to coaching next year?
Alastair Clarkson will have 2022 off, but the master coach says he is likely to be searching for a job come July, leaving several incumbent coaches under pressure. Where could the vacancies be?
Updated
AFL 2021
Petrevski-Seton seeks trade, Cats tall Kreuger looking for a new home
The trade winds are starting to blow, with Carlton’s Sam Petrevski-Seton seeking a trade and Geelong tall Nathan Kreuger looking for a new home.
Updated
Spring racing carnival
Flemington meeting gets go-ahead despite COVID scare, Werribee ready for Europeans
Four Flemington stables have been locked down and a Victoria Racing Club farrier is awaiting a COVID-19 test result after being identified as a close contact.
Trainer suspended for rest of NRL season, club fined
The NRL has sanctioned Penrith trainer Pete Green after he controversially asked for time to be stopped against Parramatta on Saturday.
Australia’s plan to resettle refugees through soccer
Football Australia is working with the federal government to resettle 3000 Afghan refugees into community clubs to ease their adjustment into Australia.
‘All one bloc’: Pakistan take swipe at Australia
The fast bowling great said he saw no reason why international teams should not play in Pakistan, saying the country had hosted the royal family and world leaders without incident.
Have Your Say
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.
