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Wild weather delays Mornington Peninsula camping season
Camping will be delayed at popular Mornington Peninsula sites for up to eight weeks after recent storms caused extensive damage in the region.
Breaking
Coronavirus pandemic
Urgent funding for hospitals as state leaps out of COVID restrictions
Victoria’s health authorities are preparing for a surge in hospitalisations and 1100 to 1300 COVID patients could be in hospital by late December to early January.
Opinion
Scott Morrison
Campaigning on ‘trust’ is dangerous with a ‘liar’ tag pinned to the PM
Scott Morrison has long been regarded as a slippery political player. The imbroglio with the French has further tarnished Morrison’s personal reputation.
Michelle Grattan
Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
Man accused of raping Brittany Higgins is committed to trial
The man accused of a sexual assault in Parliament House has been committed to stand trial in the ACT’s Supreme Court.
Opinion
Drugs
Let me be the one to break it to you, Tim Smith, alcohol is a drug
I suspect the reason Mr Smith was horrified at the drug question is that drugs to him are a bit povo.
Kate Halfpenny
Regular columnist
Analysis
Naked City
Cars, crashes and cover-ups: five unsolved scandals from Victoria
Tim Smith failed to live up to the spiritual example of the ultimate conservative hard nut, former Victorian premier Sir Henry Bolte: Deny everything.
Cleo Smith’s alleged abductor had room full of dolls
The man accused of abducting four-year-old Cleo Smith from her family tent and holding her captive for 18 days had a doll room inside his house.
Explainer
Sex & relationships
Love at first sniff: What’s the science of attraction?
For centuries, poets, writers, filmmakers and musicians have been captivated by the phenomenon of love at first sight. But what have scientists found out about it?
Opinion
Sexual health
I was desperate to be straight. A bisexual Bachelorette may have changed that
Remembering my teen self watching wide-eyed as queers were the butt of the joke, I’m thankful young people today have more inclusive reality shows to learn from instead.
Chloe Sargeant
From airgasm to vaxillating: how coronaspeak changed our language
The coronavirus pandemic has added a whole load of new words to our vocabulary.
Shortages, rising prices drive up building site thefts
A brazen pool heist is one a growing number of thefts from home building sites as shortages and prices rises bite in the industry.
‘I’ve never made damper in my life, mate’: comic historian David Hunt
Picnicking in the park where Australian federation began, author David Hunt says his latest satirical history tramples tall poppies.
Crows move AFLW star to inactive list for anti-vax stance
Dual Adelaide Crows’ premiership defender Deni Varnhagen has been dropped from the primary playing list because of her refusal to be vaccinated.
Opinion
ICC Men’s World Cup
Warner’s career began with a bang but is it ending with a whimper?
Like every great player, the Australian opener has had temporary ruts during his career, but this one has been going on for longer than it is comfortable to admit.
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
GLASGOW CLIMATE SUMMIT
Mathias Cormann calls for fossil fuel subsidies to be abolished
OECD chief calls for the phase-out, as the COP26 climate summit shifts focus on how to eliminate coal.
Opinion
Does climate change have us licked?
The giant contradiction at the heart of climate politics is that it is a collection of national leaders pursuing national interests while trying to solve a borderless, global problem.
Waleed Aly
Columnist, co-host of Ten's The Project and academic
Local
Falsely accused in Cleo case plans to sue Seven West
The man who was wrongfully accused by a Seven West Media publication has said he will be suing over the mistake, which sparked threats against him on Facebook.
Exclusive
Coronavirus pandemic
‘Not sustainable’: Hidden toll of COVID on intensive care units
Doctors say coronavirus patients lingering in hospital - including some of the most gravely ill - are not included in official figures, as government dismisses those no longer in isolation wards.
Northern Territory records first case of COVID community transmission
Northern Territory Chief Minister Michael Gunner held a late-night press conference to announce the first case of COVID-19 community transmission and a lockdown for Katherine.
‘It is fairly dire’: Only 2 per cent of Great Barrier Reef still unbleached
The future of Queensland’s natural wonder hangs in the balance as global warming continues to affect coral’s ability to recover, with only 2 per cent of the entire reef escaping bleaching in the past 30 years.
Students ‘take action’ with overhaul of civics and citizenship lessons
Amid concerns that young people are increasingly disengaged from politics, teaching materials have been created by students.
SEE & DO
Paul McCartney, Lisa Wilkinson, Hannah Kent: new books to read in November
With the Christmas book season well underway, publishers still have some treats heading our way.
Exclusive
‘Epic’ concert with all-star line-up announced to mark return of live music
To celebrate the return of live entertainment, and Melbourne’s effort to get vaccinated, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra plans a huge concert for December.
Politics
Birmingham seeks to blame journalists for spat with France
The Finance Minister questioned whether it was wise for Australian journalists to “pressure” the French President with questions about PM Scott Morrison.
Business
Exclusive
Aviation
Qantas to bring first A380 back to Australia next week
The first Qantas A380 superjumbo to return to Australia following the COVID-19 pandemic will land in Sydney next week as the airline ramps up its plans for international travel.
World
‘Elements of mercy killing’: Mum who killed terminally ill daughter jailed
In sentencing, the New Zealand High Court judge considered the pressure the mother was under and the pain she suffered.
Opinion
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Property bydomain
Palatial living: Two rare, historic mansions hit the market on central Melbourne's doorstep
Gold-rush wealth once flowed into Melbourne’s bricks and mortar and in 1883 the capital was called a 'city of palaces'. With few such homes left, these are a standout.
'Dog act': Building material thefts spike amid supply issues
Building materials that are in short supply have become hot property for thieves wanting extra cash or to complete a building job.
Lifestyle
‘A seaside resort town’: Frankston’s revitalised mall sets an example
It never used to be a particularly pretty promenade, but the now-refurbished downtown walkway has just won a national award.
Culture
They may be ’80s relics but the Chippendales are still entertaining
Curse of the Chippendales is a story of only-in-America excess. Think Donald Trump, Jeff Bezos, Elizabeth Holmes. Empire builders who don’t know when to stop.
Sport
Opinion
ICC Men’s World Cup
Warner’s career began with a bang but is it ending with a whimper?
Like every great player, the Australian opener has had temporary ruts during his career, but this one has been going on for longer than it is comfortable to admit.
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
Crows move AFLW star to inactive list for anti-vax stance
Dual Adelaide Crows’ premiership defender Deni Varnhagen has been dropped from the primary playing list because of her refusal to be vaccinated.
Updated
ICC Men’s World Cup
Australia thrash Bangladesh in charge towards T20 World Cup semi-finals
An extraordinary bowling performance by Adam Zampa against an insipid Bangladesh has enhanced Australia’s semi-finals chances.
Hawks for Change group reiterate position on Kennett departure
Hawks president Jeff Kennett won’t serve out his full term after agreeing to a succession plan that will see him leave the role before the end of 2023
Stakes Day unaffected despite two positive COVID-19 cases linked to Melbourne Cup
The Victoria Racing Club said both individuals were fully vaccinated and the two cases were not linked.
Breaking
Socceroos
Blow for Socceroos as Mooy, Rogic, Taggart ruled out of Saudi Arabia clash
Australia will be heavily depleted for their first match on home soil in more than two years - one that could also prove crucial to their World Cup qualification campaign.
Sanders, Tomljanovic fire Australia into Billie Jean King Cup semis
Australia’s 2-1 win against Belarus in Prague ensured they will top Group B.
Have Your Say
‘I will bite my tongue’: Paine lets latest Warne barb through to keeper
The spin great lined up the Test captain over a perceived lack of tactical acumen and poor output with the bat.
