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Emergency services
Triple-0 crisis: Grieving mum backs ESTA overhaul
Jasmin Hussein, whose 14-year-old daughter died after suffering an asthma attack, doesn’t need an 84-page report into the beleaguered triple-zero call system to tell her it needs fixing.
Children’s hospital on alert amid 500 per cent jump in influenza cases
After two years of being all but eradicated in Australia, paediatricians say the flu is back with a vengeance and posing a new danger.
Afternoon or twilight grand final? Friday announcement likely
The AFL is expected to announce on Friday the starting time for this year’s grand final amid speculation it will move from the traditional Saturday afternoon timeslot to a twilight start.
Latest polling shows comfortable Labor win; Howard defends PM over Solomons deal
The final IPSOS poll before the election forecasts a win for Anthony Albanese on Saturday, putting Labor ahead of the Coalition, 53 to 47 per cent.
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LoadingLabor’s candidate for Higgins told the government its COVID experts were not up to the job
In leaked correspondence to a senior Coalition minister, Michelle Ananda-Rajah lobbied the government to change the personnel on the Australian Health Protection Principal Committee.
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Immigration
Scott Morrison accused of misleading voters on Biloela family
Critics swiftly refuted the PM’s claim, made while campaigning with Immigration Minister Alex Hawke, that the government could not issue visas to the family.
Review: You can taste the love (and ‘exquisite’ birria) at Seddon’s fun taco joint
This colourful Seddon restaurant’s take on Mexican food is tasty, honest and heartfelt, reviews Dani Valent.
‘I mean Ukraine!’: George W Bush confuses Iraq with Ukraine
Bush spearheaded the 2003 invasion of Iraq on suspicion - proved wrong - that Saddam Hussein possessed weapons of mass destruction.
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Australia votes
Why do elections cost nearly $400m to run? It starts with 4.5 million pencils
Running an election is a mammoth logistics operation, from the 100,000 temporary staff employed to the handling of the 60 million ballot papers – and all of that costs money.
Blue-collar Bombers: Dons search for harder edge
The tackle bags were out at the Hangar and players put through full-contact match simulation just two days before they go under the national spotlight in the Dreamtime game against Richmond.
Swans’ ‘Ruck Jesus’ has his hands full on and off the field
Three children under three have given Swans ruckman Tom Hickey plenty to deal with as he prepares for a season-defining clash with Carlton in Melbourne.
‘We need to change’: AFL players want more action on climate
AFL Players for Climate Action was launched last year and held its first in-person event last week, with Collingwood defender Jordan Roughead asking voters to consider climate change at the federal election.
Why Zelensky could defeat Putin by the end of the year
Russia’s depleted and demoralised army has been routed on many fronts. But the final contest will be fought along the Donbas’ contact line where the war began.
Soldier allegedly bullied by Ben Roberts-Smith was below standard, court told
A friend of Ben Roberts-Smith has defended the war veteran against accusations that he bullied a comrade.
Chris Dawson’s ex-wife denies she’s on a ‘mission to destroy’ him
Under cross-examination at Chris Dawson’s murder trial, his former student and second wife JC dismissed the suggestion she was determined to destroy him.
Paradise found: The best places in the Pacific named
It’s finally time to put the flop back into drop. After two long years, the South Pacific is reopening to the world
Winner winner: Adam Liaw’s chicken tenders with nugget sauce (air fryer-friendly)
Frying the breadcrumbs before coating gives these oven-baked chicken tenders a deep-fried taste without the oil and mess. Bonus.
Opinion
Cryptocurrencies
Crypto cool or kryptonite: the $2 trillion investor that warns stay away
It has been a wild and messy ride for recent investors and a hugely profitable one for those that got in early and out in time.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
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Battle for Goldstein
Bitter Twitterers bicker: How the social media war for Goldstein was waged
Liberal MP Tim Wilson is renowned for his pugilistic approach to politics and posting, but Zoe Daniel’s supporters have also fired up, especially over the vexed issue of Israel and alleged anti-semitism.
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Battle for Chisholm
‘I understand people doing it tough’: Gladys Liu on why she wants another term in Chisholm
The Age spoke to Liberal MP for Chisholm, Gladys Liu, as election day approached, about her tumultuous first term and what she will do if she wins on Saturday.
Victoria
‘Stories of impending doom are untrue’: Metricon acting chief
“We’re strong, we’re paying everybody on time, nobody’s behind in any payments,” acting Metricon chief Peter Langfelder assured customers and creditors.
‘Absolutely distressing’: COVID-19 drives spike in elderly people dying at home
More Victorian families are caring for their dying loved ones at home, as elderly people are increasingly avoiding aged care facilities for end-of-life care.
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Coronavirus pandemic
‘She wanted to do her bit’: Parents call for COVID inquiry after death of daughter
Katie Lees died from an extremely rare blood clotting disorder just 11 days after receiving the AstraZeneca jab.
‘Alienate the base’: Christian lobby’s warning about dumping Bernie Finn
The religious lobby group has started an online petition urging party not to expel the controversial MP.
Senior execs report better mental health than non-managers and junior staff
Research into mental health and inclusion in Australian workplaces found a big gap in perception between bosses and staff of mental health at work.
AFL 2022
Lumumba posts more secret recordings of chats with Buckley
In what Heritier Lumumba says will be his final posts on the matter, the former player has released two more clips, which highlight how far apart he and Nathan Buckley are over issues.
Revealed: The big new pay deal for AFLW players
The AFLW players have nearly doubled their pay in a one-year deal with the AFL that could be announced as soon as Thursday afternoon.
Politics
Unemployment falls to lowest level since 1974, but Victoria’s rate is higher
New figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics show the jobless rate at its lowest level since Gough Whitlam was in power.
Business
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Sharemarket
Billions wiped off ASX after Wall Street carnage
The Australian sharemarket made up some ground but couldn’t hold on to its four-day winning streak, with almost every sector closing in the red.
Opinion
Wall Street
Nightmare on Wall Street as retailers confirm investors’ fears
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
World
Is Happy the elephant legally a person? A court will decide
The Nonhuman Rights Project attorneys contend that she is so autonomous and intelligent that she has a right to bodily liberty.
Opinion
Dislike of Morrison is still the dominant factor this election
Niki Savva
Award-winning political commentator and author
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Property
Homes with the largest price drops in a cooling market
Median house prices have so far seen little change in Melbourne, but that’s not the case for smaller homes.
Are you better off parking your savings in super or in property?
The Coalition has a plan to let first home buyers take cash out of their super and put it towards a home deposit, then return it once the house is sold. But would this leave you better or worse off financially?
Lifestyle
Cannes 2022: Red carpet celebrity arrivals
The grown up sibling to the Oscars, the prestigious French award ceremony has garnered a reputation for its fashion moments. Ahead, all the celebrity red carpet appearances from the 75th Cannes Film Festival.
Culture
‘Jolt of fear’: Ewan McGregor’s terrifying encounter on the Obi-Wan Kenobi set
Returning to the Star Wars universe after two decades, the award-winning actor confronted Darth Vader - and his childhood nightmares - for the first time.
Sport
Afternoon or twilight grand final? Friday announcement likely
The AFL is set to announce on Friday the starting time for the 2022 AFL grand final.
Blue-collar Bombers: Dons search for harder edge
The tackle bags were out at the Hangar and players put through full-contact match simulation just two days before they go under the national spotlight in the Dreamtime game against Richmond.
Cricket academy cut, digital project under microscope
Australia’s rising stars will no longer follow in the academy footsteps of Ricky Ponting and Glenn McGrath.
‘This is life-changing for me’: AFL announces new pay deal for AFLW players
The AFL and AFL Players Association have agreed to a one-year deal that significantly boosts the salaries of AFLW players, but some issues remain unresolved.
Brownlow medallist back, while Pies make four changes
Brownlow medallist Tom Mitchell and cult figure Changkuoth Jiath will return for the Hawks this weekend, while the Magpies have named Scott Pendlebury and forward Jamie Elliott.
‘We need to change’: AFL players urge next government to act on climate
AFL Players for Climate Action was launched last year and held its first in-person event last week, with Collingwood defender Jordan Roughead asking voters to consider climate change at the federal election.
Swans’ ‘Ruck Jesus’ has his hands full on and off the field
Three children under three have given Swans ruckman Tom Hickey plenty to deal with as he prepares for a season-defining clash with Carlton in Melbourne.
Have Your Say
Nothing done and Dusted: State of play with Tiger star
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