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1073 new COVID cases, 6 deaths; Pfizer effects ‘should be less severe’ for kids
Provisional approval was granted by the TGA yesterday, with jabs likely to start going into children’s arms next month.
Do house prices really double every 10 years?
The old saying goes that property prices double every decade, but new figures show the locations where price growth has been even stronger – and where it hasn’t kept pace.
Analysis
Coronavirus pandemic
Is the new ‘COVID normal’ a fresh variant every few months?
The world must be on guard for particularly large waves on the horizon and respond quickly — even if it’s just hitting the “pause” button.
Elizabeth Weise
Opinion
Early childhood
We need to make Australia a better place to be a child
Ninety per cent of brain growth happens before age five and children build a million neural connections a second.
Why would Putin want to invade Ukraine?
Russia cares more about the fate of its southwestern neighbour than the West ever will.
Too tired to cook? 13 restaurants, pubs and more putting on Christmas Day lunch
No matter who’s at your table this year, these Christmas spreads are sure to bring cheer. Especially to those who don’t have to cook.
Opinion
Christmas
Why Christmas movies can help bring us together
Each year my wife and I watch 50 Christmas movies. This is what I’ve learnt.
Alice Clarke
Journalist
The luxury consignment stores selling out on Instagram
Purchasing high-end pre-loved clothing via live Instagram auctions provided a retail therapy hit for many during lockdown.
Here comes the bride, cutting through traffic on route 48
Melbourne bride Madeleine Greco didn’t hesitate to jump on a tram to make it to the ceremony on time after the bridal party’s minibus got stuck in CBD traffic.
Opinion
China
The China Evergrande crisis is coming to a head
The world’s most indebted property company has conceded it might not have the cash to meet its guarantee of a $US260 million debt.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Broad’s bunny? How Warner can turn the tables on English nemesis
In the second part of a deep dive into the strategies and showdowns that will shape the Ashes, we examine why Stuart Broad has had David Warner’s measure.
‘Unbelievable’: Hamilton wins crazy Saudi GP to level with Verstappen
There were crashes, safety cars, red flags, claims of dirty driving after Lewis Hamilton hit the back of Max Verstappen’s suddenly slowing car, penalties, collisions and more.
Pendlebury re-injures leg, needs surgery
Collingwood captain Scott Pendlebury has re-injured his leg and will need a plate inserted.
Local
Exclusive
Fertility
How surrogacy allowed a single man to keep hold of his fatherhood dream
When Shaun Resnik found himself single at 40, with a lot of love to give and deep yearning for a child of his own, he had an epiphany.
Unrest on city’s fringe as councillor seeks legal advice over making apology
Hume council has spent over $50,000 on internal investigations, most centred around one man against whom a fellow councillor has lodged a bullying complaint.
Exclusive
ALP
Fresh-faced minister to replace Somyurek ally
The Labor member for Ivanhoe Anthony Carbines will be sworn in on Monday as the Andrews government’s newest minister.
Liberals shoot down internal push to oppose gender quotas
Party members defeated a motion at Sunday’s state council to oppose gender quotas for preselection, warning the Liberal Party needed to tackle the problem head-on.
Nude not rude: the World Naked Bike Ride is back
Look Mum, no clothes: cheeky naked cycling enthusiasts rode again through inner Melbourne on Sunday.
Politics
Exclusive
Aged care
Aged care spending ‘will need to increase even more’
The federal government has increased aged care spending but even that will not be enough as Baby Boomers enter “extreme old age”, a new report warns.
Business
Peta Credlin apologises for false South Sudanese COVID claims
Tony Abbott’s former chief of staff apologises for claims about Victoria’s South Sudanese community.
World
Omicron not fuelling surge in hospitalisations: Fauci
Initial data from South Africa, the epicentre of the outbreak of the Omicron variant, does not show a resulting surge of hospitalisations, America’s top COVID adviser said.
Opinion
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Property
Mystery buyer splashes $9.175 million on Albert Park home at hot auction
A four-bedroom Victorian terrace in Albert Park sold for $2.575 million above the top end of the price guide, while other homes passed in on a weekend that revealed the property market’s extremes.
Analysis
Hotels
Living the suite life: What it’s really like to live in a hotel year-round
Ever wondered what it might be like to live in a hotel or holiday resort all year round? An increasing number of Australians are doing just that, in homes offering the best of both worlds.
Lifestyle
Claudia Karvan is a ‘cheat’ when it comes to fashion
“I’m a bit of a cheat when it comes to fashion; I often pick up clothes that costume designers have bought for characters I’m playing.”
Culture
Kids want to watch Squid Game? Get them onto this Korean-Australian series instead
Mystery follows when a brother and sister find out their boring parents weren’t quite as boring as they thought.
Sport
Pendlebury re-injures leg, needs surgery
Collingwood captain Scott Pendlebury has re-injured his leg and will need a plate inserted.
Hamilton wins crazy Saudi GP to level with Verstappen
There were crashes, safety cars, red flags, claims of dirty driving after Lewis Hamilton hit the back of Max Verstappen’s suddenly slowing car, penalties, collisions and more.
Kerr leads Chelsea to FA Cup final win over Arsenal
Matildas superstar Sam Kerr scored a stunning individual goal as Chelsea thrashed Arsenal 3-0 to win the Women’s FA Cup at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.
Broad’s bunny? How Warner can turn tables on nemesis
In the second part of a deep dive into the strategies and showdowns that will shape the Ashes, we examine why Stuart Broad has had David Warner’s measure, with exclusive data from Opta.
Analysis
Australian cricket
Australia gamble on Head, Harris ahead of Khawaja
Selection chair George Bailey has to a degree adopted a “no surprises” approach to the first Test match squad, and he has also opted for potential over proven performance.
Mostert and Holdsworth claim Bathurst crown
Jamie Whincup could not get on the podium in his final Bathurst start, finishing fourth as Chaz Mostert and Lee Holdsworth produced superb drives to win.
No complacency: Viney says season-opening GF rematch the perfect motivator
A grand final rematch to open the season is the perfect motivator for Melbourne’s premiership players, according to Jack Viney.
Have Your Say
The modern template to beating Australia at home
Once unbeatable at home, Australia have lost six Test series on home soil in the last 13 years. Have India and South Africa provided a road map for the English to win the Ashes?
