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Children’s Hospital cancer ward tier-1 site; COVID-positive SA woman suspected victim of car fire
Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital chief executive said a parent of a patient visited their child a few days ago and has since tested positive. A woman in South Australia who tested positive to COVID-19 after returning from a trip to Victoria is believed to be the victim of a targeted attack.
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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 involving the United Firefighters Union, but the state opposition says he should resign.Â
‘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.
Ex-stepfather’s admissions in court bring validation for abuse survivor
Kim Elzaibak’s long fight for justice is a step closer to the finish line after her former stepfather pleaded guilty to abusing her when she was a girl in the 1970s.
Adele’s 30 era is approaching. What can we expect?
The British pop superstar is finally releasing her long-awaited follow-up to 2015’s chart-busting 25.
Opinion
World politics
Why Daniel Craig’s James Bond is pointless
At a time when geopolitics have never been more high stakes or more complicated, Daniel Craig’s 007 spends his time chasing his foster brother around the world in an expensive game of sibling rivalry.
Anthony Galloway
Foreign Affairs and National Security Reporter
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AFL 2021
Four-way pick swap as Demons add former Saint and Finlayson bolsters Port Adelaide
Follow along for all the news and developments as the AFL trade period enters its third day.
Architecture artist finds inspiration on every corner during lockdown walks
Buzz Swarbrick started sketching buildings in Ascot Vale when lockdown walks with his wife Chryssie opened his eyes to the beauty around him. Now the couple have a business selling his art.
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 tactics of the Trump era.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Tony Abbott in Taiwan to build support among ‘like-minded countries’
The former prime minister will meet with President Tsai Ing-Wen and her National Security Council to bolster Australia’s relationship with the democratic island.
Past masters: Classes begin at Liverpool’s postgraduate degree in the Beatles
The American academic who founded the course, looked out at 11 eager students. One wore a Yoko Ono T-shirt; another had a yellow submarine tattooed on his arm.
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The Ashes
Straight talk won Root over to Ashes plan: Australian cricketers’ chief
England’s captain Joe Root has committed to the men’s Ashes, after the touring players’ remaining questions were answered.
‘Spoilt rotten’: Aussie dog flies business class to Italy
Lewis from Melbourne couldn’t believe his luck when he found himself in business class on a recent flight from Australia to Italy.
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IBAC
IBAC scrutiny on Andrews over firefighters’ union deal
Victoria’s anti-corruption body has been examining the conduct of the Premier and a senior public servant over their role in deals that benefited the firefighters’ union.
Harder to find hospital beds as COVID surge bites
Doctors predict the pressure on the state’s hospital system will worsen before it eases.
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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.
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
Business case for Kurri Kurri $600m gas plant remains under wraps
The business case for the $600 million publicly funded gas plant has still not been made public despite the company’s commitment to release it by August.
Business
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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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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
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.
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Analysis
Trading and drafting
Dunstan the hangover cure the Demons could well need
Luke Dunstan couldn’t hold a permanent place in the best 22 for a middle of the road team, so why would he fit in the best team in the competition?
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The Ashes
‘Straight talk’ won Root over to Ashes plan
England’s captain Joe Root has committed to the men’s Ashes, after the touring players’ remaining questions were answered.
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.
Live
AFL 2021
AFL trade period day three as it happened: Demons bring in Dunstan, Finlayson bolsters Port Adelaide
Follow along for all the news and developments as the AFL trade period enters its third day.
Tests still a puzzle as Australia flip to T20 mode
Australia’s captain Meg Lanning freely admits she struggles with the myriad unfamiliar scenarios presented by Test matches.
Analysis
AFL 2021
As Scott settles in, 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.
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AFL 2021
‘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.
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.
