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PM sidelines Tudge amid abuse claims, Hunt quits and key bills stall
On the last day of parliament, a political storm forced the PM to sideline a minister as the government struggled to gain ground on key bills and both parties prepared attack lines for an election.
Opinion
Sketch
Federal Parliament: If this were a schoolyard, you’d lock it down
In a week when a report found widespread sexual harassment and bullying in parliament house, parliamentarians themselves indulge in an outbreak of bad behaviour.
Tony Wright
Associate editor and special writer
Premier hints at end to rules locking out unvaccinated
The Andrews government has given its clearest indication yet of the criteria it will use to scrap controversial vaccine mandates as criticism grows of rules forcing people to prove their vaccination status in shops and other settings.
School reunion cluster grows to 19, as SA adjusts to life after COVID-zero
A cluster of COVID-19 cases linked to an Adelaide high school reunion has grown, as South Australia grapples with the inevitable spread after reopening borders.
Succession tinged with sadness, but bright future for Bangarra
After 32 years, Bangarra’s artistic director Stephen Page will hand over to his one-time muse Frances Rings.
The ‘slightly mad’ show for people who don’t normally go to the theatre
Part slapstick, part cabaret, all laughs: all aboard for Ash Flanders’ latest show, the SS Metaphor.
Pauline Hanson, Donald Trump and Jacqui Lambie walk into a theatre...
After their farewell appearance under the auspices of the Sydney Theatre Company earlier this year, the Wharf Revue opens a new Can of Worms at the Seymour Centre.
Victoria’s once-common plants and animals in serious decline
Climate change and land clearing are placing the state’s native plants and animals under significant pressure, an inquiry has found.
‘I like that I got independent’: Australia Post delivers for its disabled workers
Australia has one of the lowest employment rates for people with disability in the OECD.
Ron Barassi and wife Cheryl test positive for COVID-19
A spokesperson for Barassi said both were double vaccinated, and focusing on recovering at home. Neither had needed to go to hospital.
Pressure grows on Beijing as other sports pushed to follow women’s tennis on Peng
Peng Shuai’s situation has become emblematic of growing concerns about China’s authoritarian power, the role of sport in politics and the 2022 Winter Games.
Queen Vic Market redevelopment tipped to bring in $1b, but some traders not happy
The redevelopment of the Queen Victoria Market will cost $268 million and is expected to attract 18 million visitors a year, according to a new business case for the precinct.
Biggest hits of 2021: which songs did everyone stream this year?
What’s interesting about Spotify and Apple Music’s end-of-year lists isn’t which musicians are on them – it’s the narrow demographics they share.
Warne feels for Vaughan as commentator’s Australian arrival up in air
Former England skipper Michael Vaughan is still set to feature on Fox Cricket’s Ashes coverage this summer, provided he can get to Australia after testing positive to COVID-19.
See & Do
Straight to the readers: why famous authors are migrating online
Authors are looking for other channels in which to publish their work.
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It’s big, loud and full of action, but Dune is a desert of mediocrity
A book that sold 20 million copies because of ideas and vision has become a movie with neither, and the incredible cast has little to do except pose.
Local
Thousands without power after severe thunderstorm drenches Melbourne
Temperatures in Melbourne dropped from more than 30 degrees before the storm hit to 17.6 degrees at 5pm, as gusts of up to 100km/h brought down trees in Frankston.
Backbencher Mark Gepp sixth Victorian Labor MP to resign in two weeks
The member for Northern Victoria has not revealed what prompted his decision to step away from politics.
School reunion cluster grows to 19, as SA adjusts to life after COVID-zero
A cluster of COVID-19 cases linked to an Adelaide high school reunion has grown, as South Australia grapples with the inevitable spread after reopening borders.
Drug trafficker Francesco Madafferi denied bail on appeal case
Francesco “Frank” Madafferi has been denied bail as he awaits an appeal against his conviction, which he claims was tainted by the double-dealing of his lawyer with Victoria Police.
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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.
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.
Politics
Car park pork barrelling could be repeated at 2022 election, Senate committee warns
The Coalition’s $660 million car park fund was used to channel cash into key marginal seats in 2019. A Senate report warns a repeat could play out in 2022.
Business
Afterpay takeover vote delayed as it waits on Spanish bank
One of the final hurdles facing the biggest takeover in Australian history is being postponed, at the same time as Afterpay’s suitor said it would change its name.
Opinion
Government debt
It’s five to midnight, again: US debt drama isn’t good for America, or the rest of us
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
World
‘I met Trump at 14 and flew with Prince Andrew’, says Maxwell accuser
Prince Andrew was also mentioned in proceedings a day earlier during testimony given by the financier’s pilot.
Opinion
Now we even outsource our civic life to Facebook. Then why not use the trusty ABC
Peter Lewis
Former journalist and director of the Centre for Responsible Technology.
Morrison’s winning ways once more on show
Niki Savva
Award-winning political commentator and author
The economic view ahead is just as difficult as the rearview mirror
Shane Wright
Senior economics correspondent
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Property
Game, set and match as Lleyton Hewitt sells grand slam home
Aussie tennis ace Lleyton Hewitt and his TV-star wife Bec have sold the Toorak home they lived in for five years for between $15 million and $16 million.
Melbourne suburbs where buyers can find property for 2016 prices
Melbourne property prices have soared, leaving the once-daunting 2016 median house price of $770,000 looking like an affordable dream.
Lifestyle
How what we put on our skin can prevent or create allergy
The ingredients we use on our skin may be as important as what we eat and a new study helps to explain why.
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Culture
The final offering from one-of-a-kind writer Gerald Murnane
The author’s last book, Last Letter to a Reader, looks back at all the works he has published.
Sport
Opinion
WTA Tour
Financial loss, net gain: the WTA takes a stance
Unusually for sports administrators, the WTA are aligning their mouth to their principles, not their money.
Greg Baum
Sports columnist
England all-rounder says team scandals must be off-limits on the field
Chris Woakes said the serious issues surrounding both camps shouldn’t be broached on the field no matter how heated the Ashes rivalry became.
NBL season preview: Which players have NBA potential? Who are the teams to beat?
The NBL season tips off on Friday night and here is how all 10 teams are shaping up.
Ron Barassi and wife Cheryl test positive for COVID-19
A spokesperson for Barassi said both were double vaccinated, and focusing on recovering at home. Neither had needed to go to hospital.
‘Time frame for survival has passed’: Police search for jockey’s body off Gold Coast
The head of Gold Coast Water Police said he had been regularly speaking with Chris Caserta’s parents in Victoria about the search for their son off the Gold Coast.
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Australian cricket
Carey to be a leader from first ball after replacing Paine
Alex Carey will step straight into a vital leadership role within Australia’s Test team from the moment he walks out on debut.
All-Vic match-ups in AFL round one? That’s the hope
The AFL would like all-Victorian games in round one next year to give supporters the chance to see their teams live as soon as is possible.
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Carey to be a leader from first ball after replacing Paine
Alex Carey will step straight into a vital leadership role within Australia’s Test team from the moment he walks out on debut.
