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Transparency is vital to ending sexual harassment in Parliament: Goward
Former sex discrimination commissioner Pru Goward warns that even with good structures to stamp out sex harassment and bullying, nothing will change if progress isn’t reported.
Opinion
Scott Morrison
Morrison’s winning ways once more on show
The Prime Minister tries to appear relaxed but is obviously not comfortable when his authority is challenged.
Niki Savva
Award-winning political commentator and author
Drinking not the cause of bad behaviour in Parliament, former staffers say
Some former parliamentary staffers say issues with alcohol in Parliament House aren’t much different to the corporate world, because it depends on the MP or the company.
Exclusive
Property development
Soho or no go? Neighbours wary of plan to turn mansion into ‘celebrity zoo’ members’ club
One of Australia’s richest families wants to spend $12.5m renovating a property in South Yarra and opening a world-renowned Soho House club.
AFL weighs Wednesday night grand final rematch to start season 2022
The AFL is considering whether to start the 2022 men’s season mid-week with a rematch of the 2021 grand final or stick with the traditional Blues-Tigers opener.
Virgil Abloh shocked the system – fashion was only part of it
His designs may not always have been trailblazing, yet his disruptions of a static industry altered fashion for good.
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Review
An enthralling dive into art that plays like a detective story
The Lost Leonardo, the story of the discovery, sale and disappearance of an apparent masterpiece, is a provocative look at the international art market.
‘I’ll throw you overboard’: Navy officer threatened bullied recruit, hearings told
One year ago, servicewoman Teri Bailey killed herself on her 25th birthday after relentless bullying. Now the royal commission into veteran suicide has heard her tragic story.
Exclusive
Defence
Don’t tell veterans ‘thank you for your service’: ministerial memo
The Veterans’ Affairs Minister says he won’t apologise for not using the phrase “thank you for your service” to veterans, which has become popular under the Prime Minister.
‘Mugged by reality’: Unions urged to shift focus from federal Labor to state action
With federal Labor out of power for all but two terms in 25 years, a new think tank report argues state governments could instead hold the key to major industrial relations reform.
‘Just a matter of time’: First case of Omicron found in US, Fauci says
The United Nations Secretary-General, meanwhile, criticised travel restrictions imposed over the new variant as “travel apartheid”.
WA to sell itself as ‘the safest place on Earth’ as it prepares to reopen to world
Tourism experts warn the campaign may be a difficult sell, given WA’s tough stance on quarantine and tendency to make snap decisions on interstate borders causing traveller hesitancy.
‘Not acceptable’: Tennis tournaments suspended in China over Peng Shuai case
The Women’s Tennis Association has announced all events in China and Hong Kong will be suspended immediately amid concern for Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai.
China lashes out at Abe over former leader’s Taiwan warning
China lashed out after the former Japanese prime minister warned there could be serious consequences from any Chinese military action against Taiwan.
Humble Green ready to test himself against best all-rounder
Cameron Green knows a certain English all-rounder will be in sharp focus, but he believes he can be a renewed factor with the ball as well as his bat in the Ashes.
GOOD FOOD GUIDE 2022
It Lists, best bars, cafes, innovators and more: Explore the Good Food Guide 2022 hub
Highlights and features from the Good Food Guide magazine - plus exclusive online extras - to keep you eating and drinking in style this summer.
The Good Food Guide Victoria 2022: Where to eat and drink right now
The essential collection of Melbourne’s most exciting top 10s, It Lists, bars, cafes and more to keep you cool this summer.
Local
Regulator reviews Christian college that was warned about paedophile
The schools regulator has flagged further action against St Andrews Christian College, which was repeatedly told about a predator teacher more than four years before he was charged with sexual assault offences.
Nation’s first commercial green hydrogen station set for Melbourne
The $10 million refuelling station in Truganina will be powered by 100 per cent renewable sources of energy, says Hydrogen Fuels Australia, and it will be the first in a network powering vehicles all the way to Sydney.
‘There’s nowhere like it’: Collingwood Children’s Farm battle heads to court
Green-thumb community gardeners are at loggerheads with the management of the Collingwood Children’s Farm, and their dispute has now made its way into the courtroom.
Hail and heavy rain pummel Melbourne
Electricity providers said about 3000 properties were without power at 9pm on Wednesday evening.
Man accused of murdering girlfriend put body in bin, police allege
The boyfriend of Epping woman Ju Zhang, whose remains were found at a tip on Melbourne’s northern fringe, has pleaded not guilty to murder.
emerging from the pandemic
Dymocks hires security after jump in assaults on staff over COVID rules
Confronting footage of one of the attacks shows a customer pushing an employee down an escalator, causing him to hit his head against the handrail and lose consciousness.
Pandemic laws contain most rigorous safeguards in nation say experts
The controversial bill is expected to become law when it returns to the upper house on Thursday after passing the Legislative Assembly on Wednesday evening.
Politics
Coal use to peak in 2026 as renewables surge past forecasts
A new international report reveals an optimistic forecast for clean energy, but it poses a fresh challenge to a Labor party that is yet to reveal its climate policy.
Business
Exclusive
Franchising
Troubled bubble tea chain Sharetea Australia settled underpayment claims
Sharetea Australia is under investigation by the national wages watchdog and facing deep dissent from its own franchisees.
World
‘France is Josephine’: Artist honoured at tomb of heroes
The American-born star was not only praised for her world-renowned artistic career but also for her spy role in the French Resistance and her activism.
Opinion
The economic view ahead is just as difficult as the rearview mirror
Shane Wright
Senior economics correspondent
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Property bydomain
'Bugging out': The new property investment trend for 2022
There’s now a crossover between rental and owner-occupied property as investors look for retreats and ‘workstations’.
'The boom isn't over': Housing market still growing, just not by as much
The latest figures reveal Australian housing values edged upwards in November, but at their slowest rate since January.
Lifestyle
Meet Marta Ortega Pérez, the most powerful woman in fashion you’ve never heard of
Three months ago, Marta Ortega, the youngest Zara heiress, said she had no plans to take a formal leadership role in her father’s fashion empire. Now she’s taken over.
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Culture
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Performing arts
Future of much-loved indie theatre in doubt as major development starts
Noise and dust from a $200 million construction project within metres of Fortyfivedownstairs means no rehearsals: which means no shows.
Sport
‘No choice’: WTA suspends tennis tournaments in China amid concern for Peng Shuai
The Women’s Tennis Association has announced all events in China and Hong Kong will be suspended immediately amid concern for Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai.
Breaking
FIFA Women's World Cup
Melbourne to host six games at 2023 World Cup
FIFA has announced the schedule for the 2023 Women’s World Cup, confirming Sydney will host the final of the tournament and giving the city 11 matches.
Frankston to host Saints and Tigers in season opener
The AFLW season will start in Frankston with St Kilda playing Richmond at Frankston’s SkyBus Stadium, giving holidaymakers on the Mornington Peninsula a chance to watch some footy.
Wing healed, Richardson ready to take off for Ashes
After a string of performances that showed he was a cut above his state peers, the West Australian speedster is ready to pounce on England should selectors pull the horses-for-courses rein for the first Test.
Cavallo has no reason to feel unsafe in Qatar: Cup chief
Adelaide’s Josh Cavallo became the first active A-League Men’s player to come out last month, and while he has played for the youth team is yet to win a national cap.
AFL considers Dogs-Dees Wednesday season opener
The AFL is considering whether to start the 2022 men’s season on a Wednesday night with a rematch of the 2021 grand final or stick with the traditional Carlton-Richmond opener.
Green ready for test against world’s best all-rounder
Cameron Green knows a certain English all-rounder will be in sharp focus, but he believes he can be a renewed factor with the ball as well as his bat in the Ashes.
Have Your Say
MCG’s ‘undeniable’ case for Perth’s Ashes Test
Melbourne has an “undeniable” case to host a day-night fifth Ashes Test should calculations come down to money, Victoria’s Sports Minister has declared.
