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Coronavirus pandemic
Victorians abandon QR code check-ins
Falling compliance has halved the number of check-ins in Victoria since the start of December, but the state government is resisting calls to wind back QR codes.
‘I was so brainwashed’: Falling into the ‘freedom’ movement ... and getting out
Ash Jackson found her way out of Victoria’s ‘freedom’ movement and its warren of conspiracy theories.
Biden warns Putin of ‘severe costs’ if Russia attacks Ukraine
Joe Biden warned Vladimir Putin that any move to invade Ukraine would be met with a response that would impose ‘severe costs’ on Moscow.
Worksafe urged to prosecute AFL
A senior WorkSafe investigator is examining a claim the AFL did not do enough in its handling of concussions over the past decade.
The Montague Street bridge: a problem too hard (and expensive) to fix
For more than a hundred years, the Montague Street bridge has stood in the path of trucks, vans and buses. Despite being hit hundreds of times, there has been no action to increase the gap between asphalt and overpass.
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Workplace culture
Stood-aside MP Alan Tudge will recontest his seat, despite cloud of allegations
Speculation about the MP’s future has been running rampant in the Liberal Party, with some MPs arguing he can return to the frontbench and others expecting him to quit federal politics altogether.
Kylie Minogue: ‘I don’t have the white-picket-fence life’
Kylie has every reason to feel lucky: she’s enjoying spending time with family after moving home to Melbourne. She talks about life, being in love, her career … and a sparkling side hustle.
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Winter Olympics
Narracott claims historic skeleton silver medal
Jackie Narracott has become the first Australian to win a sliding medal at a Winter Olympics.
Homebuyers have ‘window of opportunity’ to get ahead before rates rise
With interest rates on the way up, it is not only variable-rate mortgage holders that will feel the pain.
Opinion
Interest rates
How to get a ‘1’ in front of your mortgage interest rate
Each week seemingly brings news that one of the big lenders has hiked their fixed-interest mortgage rates for new borrowers – some have done so five or six times since the middle of last year.
Jessica Irvine
Senior economics writer
Man sues Victoria Police in test case of new body camera footage rules
A St Kilda man is set to apply for access to body-worn camera footage from an arrest he claims was unlawful and heavy-handed in the first known civil test case of its kind in Victoria, following a law change late last year.
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Australia votes
Mike Cannon-Brookes on climate independents and his budget wishlist
The Atlassian co-founder is yet to financially back any political candidates for the 2022 federal election, but he has made his agenda clear.
Melbourne restaurants subvert the romance of Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is notoriously tricky for restaurants, so some eateries are changing things up in 2022.
WEEKEND READS
Analysis
Government will get bigger, but will it get better? It’s up to us
There needs to be a genuine public debate about what Australians want more and less of - and an end to our politics of fear around public spending.
The new library movement: Instead of borrowing a book, you borrow a human
In a growing trend in libraries across the world, you can ‘borrow’ people to hear their stories.
Local
NSW Coalition expects to hold Berejiklian’s former safe seat
The NSW government could lose Bega and has suffered a swing against it in Willoughby as voters send a warning to the Coalition.
‘Stand in front of those plots’: Community gardeners rally before bulldozers roll in
Gardeners will chain themselves to the fences of their beloved veggie patches if necessary to stop the planned demolition of the Collingwood Children’s Farm community gardens starting Monday.
Warm sun and cold bevvies: St Kilda Festival ends live-music drought
A crowd of almost 2000 revellers armed with sunnies, hats, picnic blankets and a few with coldies, gathered for the last weekend of the St Kilda Festival.
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Crime
Man charged over Great Alpine Road hit-run that killed cyclist
Police allege the cyclist was riding along the Great Alpine Road near Cobungra when he was hit by a car.
‘Put Jack back’: Kennett makes a stand at Carlton
The former premier adds a mischievous touch to a memorial service for John Elliott by calling for his name to be restored to an Ikon Park grandstand.
WINTER OLYMPICS 2022
Failed drug test prompts urgent hearing over Russian Olympic favourite’s fate
The International Testing Agency will fight Russia’s decision to lift ban on skater Kamila Valieva, after confirming reports she had failed a drug test.
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‘Over the moon’: Scotty James soars to silver in snowboard halfpipe final
Australian Scotty James has won silver in the men’s snowboarding halfpipe, coming from behind in his second run in a tightly contested final in Zhangjiakou.
Politics
Labor MP treated as a ‘nuisance’ after bullying complaint
Senior government ministers have defended Victorian Labor Party culture after MP Kaushaliya Vaghela crossed the floor of Parliament and publicised bullying allegations.
Business
Opinion
Nuix investigation
Nuix not out of the woods yet as ASIC continues to probe
The biggest float of 2020 became the worst float in a decade leaving questions over investor protections as prospectuses have become a legal way for the board, executives and advisers to cover their butts.
Adele Ferguson
Investigative journalist and columnist
World
Analysis
Ukraine crisis
The question on everyone’s lips: Is Russia going to invade Ukraine?
The frenzy of activity over the past 48 hours added a sense of urgency to growing fears about a likely incursion, but the US has been warning for weeks.
Opinion
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Property
‘Blight on the industry’: Victorian property underquoting laws set for review
Buyers’ advocates say underquoting is endemic, while selling agents point out strong sales might just be due to hot competition. Now, the Victorian government will take a look.
Melbourne house prices jump 35 per cent in less than three years
The $286,000 average gain is a goldmine for homeowners who wish to downsize.
Lifestyle
Being ‘monogamish’: Why I opened up my marriage
Using monogamy to reassure yourself that your partner will never leave is like insisting something does not exist merely because you cannot see it, writes Lucy Fry.
Culture
Perspective
War
At 14, her family sheltered an Australian soldier. It changed their lives forever
The epic love story of Xanthoula Papadopoulos and Slim Wrigley began with an act of mercy in a Greek village eight decades ago.
Sport
Complaint says 30 players retired due to concussion, Worksafe urged to prosecute AFL
A senior WorkSafe investigator is investigating a claim the AFL did not do enough in its handling of concussions over the past decade.
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Winter Olympics
Narracott tames the ‘snow dragon’ to claim historic skeleton silver medal
Jackie Narracott has become the first Australian to win a sliding medal at a Winter Olympics.
Updated
IPL
Smith snubbed in IPL, pay packets slashed for Cummins, Warner
Steve Smith goes from IPL penthouse to outhouse, as T20 World Cup winners David Warner and Pat Cummins cop pay cuts in excess of $1 million.
Melbourne United call on depth, Delly to stop Cotton comeback
Bench guard Shae Ili changed the game for Melbourne United night before Matthew Dellavedova fired up in the final term to deny Perth victory.
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Australian cricket
‘A really delicate situation’: Pucovski’s future uncertain after concussion from soccer ball
Star batter Will Pucovsk faces more time out to recover from yet another head knock, after he was hit by a soccer ball during Victoria’s warm-up.
Ronaldo running out of lives as United stumble against Southampton
Cristiano Ronaldo has again failed to find the net as Southampton snatch a draw at Old Trafford.
‘President level’ security: Pakistan’s layers of cricket protection
As some Australian cricketers weigh up whether to go to Pakistan, two colleagues say it will be safe to the point of boring.
Have Your Say
Pendlebury heading back will take his career forward
Collingwood champion Scott Pendlebury is set to spend time between defence and the midfield this year, a move that will create much discussion.
