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AFL grand final
Max Gawn quoted Neale Daniher in inspiring half-time address
Melbourne skipper Max Gawn challenged his team by quoting the inspirational ex-Demon coach at half-time when they trailed.
‘This is the start’: Relieved Goodwin boldly declares more success for the Demons
It may be the end of a drought that spanned more than half a century. But coach Simon Goodwin says this is just the start for future success.
Watch live: Premier gives a COVID update as Victoria misses vaccination target
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews, Health Minister Martin Pakula, DCHO Deb Friedman and COVID Commander Jeroen Weimar are providing a coronavirus update.
How coronavirus closed in on the City of Hume
Melbourne’s north has borne the brunt of the latest outbreak, and frustration now runs deep within this community that witnessed a slow-moving train wreck, as risk factors compounded and then crippled the region.
Finish line in sight: How lessons of the marathon can help us to the end of lockdown
For those who like to run, we’re at the of lockdown part where your lungs are burning and your mind is begging you to stop. So how do we keep going?
Beveridge laments grand final gone ‘in the blink of an eye’
Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge says his team couldn’t stem Melbourne’s momentum, in a grand final that was gone “in the blink of an eye.”
Doggies fans lament grand final loss
The Bulldogs faithful are disappointed to miss out on the flag this year, but they will never stop believing they can beat the odds.
‘Lives completely shattered’: Graduates plead for work visa extension
Thousands of international graduates of Australia’s education system have watched with despair as the clock has run down on their visas to work in Australia while they are trapped offshore.
Opinion
Political leadership
Peter Dutton, prime minister: the case for a highly effective fixer
Astonishing as it may seem, in a post-Morrison world, the Liberal Party might prefer Peter Dutton over Josh Frydenberg.
Stephen Brook
CBD columnist
Money with Jess: My best budgeting tips of all time...
Since early 2021, Jessica Irvine has been putting a weekly budget tip in her free Money with Jess newsletter. If you missed any of them, here they all are!
Opinion
Property market
Three golden rules for buying a new home
Borrowing cautiously to buy a new home – or and investment property – can be a terrific plan, not the least because it stops you wasting money on rent.
Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Money contributor
GRAND FINAL 2021
Analysis
At long last: For the Demons, this is a grand new flag
Melbourne, the game’s oldest club and the one that bears the name of our besieged metropolis, has ended 57 years of torment, utterly overwhelming the Western Bulldogs in the process.
Petracca does it like Dusty to take out the Norm Smith Medal
Christian Petracca emulated Dustin Martin from grand finals of the recent past. His era has arrived.
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Coronavirus pandemic
‘Surprising number of first doses’: Mandates prompt rise in vaccine take-up, GPs say
Strong growth in first doses across all age groups has been partly driven by a string of announcements making it clear that unvaccinated Victorians will be excluded from many freedoms.
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Coronavirus pandemic
Digital COVID vaccine exemptions available soon, but ‘almost no one’ eligible
GPs are concerned about patients demanding vaccine exemptions when they don’t qualify once venues enforce ‘no vax, no entry’.
Who is the Real Rukshan?
Independent media or right-wing antagonist? Protest live-streamer Rukshan Fernando has grown his online following into the hundreds of thousands in the past fortnight.
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Coronavirus pandemic
Hundreds of police swarm St Kilda to foil protests
Hundreds of police have foiled a small anti-lockdown protest after swarming St Kilda foreshore and arresting at least a dozen people.
Picnicking women ‘viciously’ assaulted by family taking down QR codes: police
One of the women who was allegedly assaulted, Jacquelyn, said she was devastated she and her friend’s 11-year-old daughters had to witness the scene.
WEEKEND READS
Brooke Boney: ‘Why I chose to freeze my eggs’
“I think there is this illusion that we have a lot longer than we actually do. If this is something that’s important to you, then you should prioritise it.”
She thought he’d stood her up. Two broken legs helped explain otherwise
Maaryasha wasn’t optimistic when Shaya turned up late for their second Skype date – until over the webcam, she heard an ambulance radio in the background.
Politics
Trade Minister Dan Tehan snubbed over subs by French counterpart
Mr Tehan said he had extended an open invitation to meet with his French counterpart to explain Australia’s decision to dump the $90 billion submarine deal.
Business
Opinion
Negative gearing
Why can’t you borrow as much to invest in shares as property?
Property investing seems like a bet that we, as a society, will prove unable, over the longer term, to match our housing supply to our housing needs, hence pushing up prices.
Jessica Irvine
Senior economics writer
World
Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou receives hero’s welcome as she lands in China
Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou arrived in China on Saturday after more than 1,000 days under house arrest in Canada following a deal with US prosecutors to end a fraud case against her.
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The one renovation tip you must know, from an architecture expert
Thinking of renovating a heritage home? Watched all the TV shows where home owners go over time and over budget? Here's a clue.
Seven unmissable luxury homes you'll want to move into right now
If you're dreaming of a grand estate to call your own then you'll love these homes currently on the market.
Life & Culture
Abbe May’s rooftop performance at AFL grand final redefines stadium rock
It was an all-WA line-up for the AFL grand final in Perth. So how did they do?
Sport
Player ratings: How each grand final player fared at Optus Stadium
Melbourne broke their decades-long premiership drought in style, winning by 74 points in Perth. See how each player from the Demons and Bulldogs fared
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AFL grand final
Gawn quoted Daniher in inspiring half-time address
Melbourne skipper Max Gawn challenged his team by quoting the inspirational ex-Demon coach at half-time when they trailed the Bulldogs.
Ryder Cup tempers boil over as US tighten grip
Tensions threatened to boil over between players, officials and fans as Brooks Koepka became embroiled in a furious row.
‘The start’: Goodwin declares more success for Dees
It may be the end of a drought that spanned more than half a century. But coach Simon Goodwin says this is just the start for future success.
Opinion
AFL grand final
This was one for the red and blue believers
Neutrals might have found it hard to pick a winner in this grand final, but Melbourne made sure there could be no argument.
Greg Baum
Sports columnist
Wiser Cleary won’t engage with Bennett this time
Ivan Cleary says he will be staying firmly in the background as the Panthers prepare to meet the Rabbitohs in next Sunday’s NRL grand final in Brisbane.
Tom Wills remains a major figure in Australian history
A research discovery has suggested Tom Wills, one of the founders of Australian football, participated in the murder of Aboriginal people. Martin Flanagan says the historical document contains gross distortions, and that he remains one of the most dramatic figures in Australian history.
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At long last: For the Demons, this is a grand new flag
Melbourne, the game’s oldest club and the one that bears the name of our besieged metropolis, has ended 57 years of torment, utterly overwhelming the Western Bulldogs in the process.
