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Capp gives out $1000 prizes for jabs after mandate
Lord mayor Sally Capp has been handing out $1000 prizes for the fully vaccinated, after the council announced all staff and visitors to its facilities must have two doses of a jab by Nov 5.
Updated
Coronavirus pandemic
Rapid tests set for healthcare, schools as state records 1420 cases, 11 deaths
Rapid antigen testing will become an important part of Victoria’s COVID-19 response in coming months as health authorities wait for more than 2.2 million tests for healthcare, childcare and other settings.
‘I’m excited but it’s scary’: COVID looms as year 12 students return
Year 12 students in Melbourne’s north were glad to return to school today, but also worried another outbreak would derail their disjointed final year.
‘I behave appropriately at all times’: Premier insists he has always acted with integrity
Premier Daniel Andrews stood his ground after being linked to an IBAC investigation into the United Firefighters Union, but the state opposition says he should resign.Â
Opinion
Trade wars
Trump’s trade war on China continues, with some subtle Biden twists
Joe Biden’s trade tsar has outlined the administration’s trade policies towards China. At face value not much changes from the blunt-force tactics employed by the Trump administration.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
‘This man needs help’: Pusey’s post-crash PTSD went untreated, court told
Pusey, who was pulled over for allegedly speeding when a truck hit four police officers on the Eastern Freeway, is again in jail charged with stalking and assaulting police.
Analysis
Social media
‘Catalyst for action’: Momentum for Facebook’s regulation grows
There have been lots of talk and little action in the US when it comes to regulating social media giants such as Facebook. That could be about to change.
Dutton tells court he was ‘deeply offended’ by tweet branding him a ‘rape apologist’
The Defence Minister is suing refugee advocate Shane Bazzi for defamation over the tweet, seeking aggravated damages.
Breaking
National security
‘Win for transparency’: Court rules in favour of Collaery’s challenge to secrecy order
The ACT Court of Appeal found there was a very real risk of damage to public confidence in the administration of justice if the evidence could not be publicly disclosed.
Morning Wars brings nuance, complexity to hot-button topics of the day
Sexual harassment and workplace power are usually dominated by outrage, but Apple TV+’s prestige, star-studded drama treats those topics with depth and complexity.
Analysis
Streaming
We are all VIPs: Who are the real villains of Squid Game?
The genius of the Korean series is that we are all implicated, whether we watch in horror or in delight.
The 2021 fashion moment that outdid The Met Gala
In the world of fashion where air kisses are often meaningless, the design community banded together on Tuesday and paid tribute to Alber Elbaz, who died of COVID-19 in April, aged 59.
Live
AFL 2021
Finlayson headed to Port, Betts added to Geelong’s coaches
Follow along for all the news and developments as the AFL trade period enters its third day.
Analysis
Brad Scott
As Scott settles into new role, Christian awaits call on MRO future
Michael Christian has yet to be told if he will remain the match review officer, in a year when the focus on head knocks has never been greater.
Updated
Geelong Cats
‘Obviously I will spend time with the forwards’: Betts joins Cats
Eddie Betts will join Geelong in a development coaching role as the club revamps its football department.
Local
Harder to find hospital beds as COVID surge bites
Doctors predict the pressure on the state’s hospital system will worsen before it eases.
Exclusive
Coronavirus pandemic
From 80 employees to eight: events workers face income support cliff
Two more of Victoria’s big spring-time events were cancelled this week as the events sector pleaded for the state government for a plan to re-open.
Teacher vaccine mandate challenge to go to trial
A casual relief teacher has asked the Victorian Supreme Court to urgently intervene to block the COVID-19 vaccination mandate.
Almost 40 prisoners infected as COVID-19 spreads to five jails
Corrections Victoria says 39 prisoners and 15 staff at five prisons across the state have COVID-19.
Updated
Coronavirus pandemic
Victoria reports national record of 1763 new cases, four deaths
Victoria has reported a national record of 1763 new local coronavirus cases and another four deaths, but Latrobe Valley’s lockdown will end at midnight.
LOCAL HEROES
Feeding the soul: Everybody needs good neighbours, especially in lockdown
COVID-19 restrictions have been the catalyst for a new bond between neighbours. And research tells us, those connections are a very good thing.
In Melbourne’s empty streets, Chris never stopped playing his guitar
Chris Mineral has played his guitar in Melbourne’s streets for decades. Just like Melbourne’s dormant landmarks, he’s waiting for life to return to the city’s streets.
Politics
Prime Minister cool on Glasgow but Rudd says he must go
Scott Morrison has played down the need to travel to Europe for global talks on climate change but former prime minister Kevin Rudd says he must go.
Business
Updated
Home loans
APRA tightens home loan standards for new customers as risks grow
The banking regulator is acting to quell the growing financial risks caused by surging house prices, in a move it said would have a bigger impact on investors.
World
‘Pioneers’: Russians beat Tom Cruise into movie-making in space
Actor Yulia Peresild and director Klim Shipenko blasted off for the International Space Station in a Russian Soyuz spacecraft together with cosmonaut Anton Shkaplerov.
Opinion
Dealing with the Lobby is not the toughest gig
Michael Gawenda
Former editor of The Age
Evergrande’s fight for survival a threat to China’s shadow banking system
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
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Property bydomain
It's about to get harder to borrow. What does that mean for property prices?
The typical home buyer will have their maximum borrowing capacity reduced by about 5 per cent in a new lending clampdown.
Bargains? Where properties are selling for less than $100,000
It's hard to believe in the midst of a boom, but there are still properties that are selling for five-figure sums - especially if you're ready to renovate.
Life & Culture
Opinion
Disability
Why do Bond villains still have disfigurements?
It’s time for the successful spy franchise to ditch this tired trope which has real-world implications for people with disabilities.
Jen Campbell
Bestselling author and disability advocate
Sport
Live
AFL 2021
AFL trade period: Finlayson bolsters Port Adelaide, Betts added to Geelong’s coaches
Follow along for all the news and developments as the AFL trade period enters its third day.
Football Australia to investigate allegations of sexual harassment, indecent assault in women’s soccer
Lisa De Vanna, one of Australia’s greatest ever players, claims she suffered indecent assault, sexual harassment, bullying and grooming by former players.
Analysis
AFL 2021
As Scott settles into new role, Christian awaits call on MRO future
Michael Christian has yet to be told if he will remain the match review officer, in a year when the focus on head knocks has never been greater.
It’s on: England captain Root commits to Ashes
England’s captain Joe Root has committed to the men’s Ashes, after the touring players’ remaining questions were answered.
Country Victoria key to the Ashes: Resort offered to England team families
Country Victoria will play a critical role in the Ashes, as the quarantine haven for partners and families of the England men’s team.
Updated
AFL 2021
‘Obviously I will spend time with the forwards’: Betts joins Cats
Eddie Betts will join Geelong in a development coaching role as the club revamps its football department.
Higgins taking a ‘Bairnsdale maiden’ approach to $2m Caulfield Guineas
After nearly 20 years in the saddle, jockey Brian Higgins is preparing for just his third group 1 ride in the $2 million Caulfield Guineas.
Have Your Say
What’s behind Carlton’s trade moves?
In this 2021 off-season, the Blues are again looking to redress the issue of a midfield that was overly reliant on Sam Walsh and a hobbled Patrick Cripps.
