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‘No reason to celebrate’: Victorian Nationals MP’s message to Barnaby Joyce
Darren Chester is considering challenging Barnaby Joyce for party leadership, saying the latter damaged the re-election prospects of moderate Liberals.
Opinion
Opinion
On Saturday, one era ended and a new one began. The hard part starts now
The Liberal Party is undoubtedly the big loser from the federal election, but there are challenges ahead for all parties in this intriguing parliament.
Chris Uhlmann
Nine News Political Editor
‘No justification’: Albanese tells China to lift Australian trade bans
The new prime minister issued the direct criticism of Chinese economic coercion while pledging stronger security ties with the US, Japan and India.
Opinion
National security
A performance with a purpose: Biden welcomes Albanese to the top table
The US president hammed it up to make sure everyone knew the relationship between the US and Australia was in safe hands on both sides of the Pacific.
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
Analysis
China relations
New PM will tread carefully in responding to China’s olive branch
The new government knows it needs to be careful not to learn the wrong lessons from recent years.
‘It’s not a crime to play golf’: Park move triggers turf war at Northcote course
The City of Darebin voted on Monday to open up 5.72 hectares of space at Northcote golf course, but golfers say it could spell the beginning of the end for public fairways across the city.
Exclusive
Flu season
Doctors join drive to give free flu shots to all Australians
Data shows fewer than two in 10 Victorian children under five have received a flu vaccination this year, despite being eligible for a free jab because they are considered especially at risk.
Opinion
Coronavirus pandemic
Please, think of the people behind the numbers in our hospitals
We need to imagine all these people as individuals – people who are incredibly unwell and most likely, incredibly scared.
Marisa Black
Contributor
Explainer
Drugs in sport
How does the AFL’s illicit drug policy work?
Former Saints skipper Nick Riewoldt says there is too much “wiggle room” in the AFL’s drug policy. What does he mean?
‘I can’t really go back to Russia now’: French Open wildcard’s off-court conflict
Russian-born Australian Daria Saville opens up about the volatile mix of emotions she’s experiencing amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Updated
Giro d'Italia
‘Not here to put socks on centipedes’: The cyclist who is a chance to become first Australian to win Giro d’Italia
Jai Hindley is a genuine chance to become the first Australian to win the Giro d’Italia if he can survive the notoriously difficult and treacherous third week.
How the worst moment of my trip to Jordan became the highlight
The worst moment of a great vacation came on a sunny afternoon in rural Jordan.
‘I wish I was exaggerating but I am not’: The hidden toll of teaching
There will be another training session about punctuation and calculating percentages, but what about the skills that aren’t quantifiable?
‘Spineless coward’: Woman goaded husband into killing her ex, court told
Biannca Edmunds, who is accused of arranging for her husband to murder her ex-partner, allegedly wanted both men out of the way as she had another ‘sugar daddy’ waiting in the wings.
Mauled: Part of Box Hill Central to be knocked down to build towers
The $8.5 billion landlord will start work on a 51-storey apartment tower, 25 level office and new town square.
Australia votes 2022
Liberals at lowest proportion of seats since party’s first poll in 1946
The combined count of seats held by Labor and progressive crossbenchers is similar to Tony Abbott’s 90-seat victory at the 2013 election.
‘If you fall asleep while you’re here, it’s OK’: Biden shares joke with Albanese
The US president joked that he wouldn’t be surprised if the new prime minister fell asleep during the Tokyo talks.
Victoria
‘I was scared he was going to bleed out’: Teen seriously injured in Carlton gelato store stabbing
A witness said the 17-year-old was being chased by a group of males when he ran into the popular Lygon Street ice creamery.
Updated
Fire
People unaccounted for after fire guts former strip club
The former Goldfingers strip club was a known squat and authorities are yet to account for up to three people known to seek shelter in the building.
Safety fears: School defies council demand to open gates to public
Yarra City Council has ordered a private school to permanently open its front gates to the public in a move the school claims will put children at risk.
Updated
Victorian Parliament
Liberals expel controversial MP after abortion comments
Bernie Finn is adamant he’s “done nothing wrong” after he was expelled from the parliamentary party for disobedience after the saying abortion should be banned in the state, even for rape survivors.
Guy Sebastian denies letting down former manager’s tyres, making explicit phone call
The claims were detailed in an AVO sought by Sebastian’s former manager Titus Day, which was read out in a Sydney court.
AFL 2022
Analysis
The reborn Blue playing himself into a new contract
From shaping as a key plank to almost walking the plank, Lochie O’Brien appears to have turned his career around, and is eying a contract extension.
Updated
‘I only saw myself as an athlete’: Past-player welfare back in the spotlight
Premiership player and leading mental health advocate Wayne Schwass says players are being “institutionalised” by the AFL system and more balance is needed in spending on mental health and physical health at clubs.
Politics
Chalmers back to treasurer’s office with same issue ahead - inflation
In 2007, the biggest issue facing then-treasurer Wayne Swan was inflation. Jim Chalmers, working for Swan at the time, now faces the same challenge.
Business
The Wrap: China and tech stocks send ASX lower
The ASX 200 closed 0.3 per cent lower, down 20 points, to 7128.8, with miners and the energy giants succumbing to China worries.
World
TikTok, Instagram could be sued for up to $35k for teen scroll addictions
New bill tabled in California would allow parents to sue social media giants if they can demonstrate their child was harmed by their online time.
Opinion
What the Albanese government can learn from Ukraine
Mick Ryan
Military leader and strategist
There’s a growing sense of panic in China
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
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Property
Albanese’s property story goes from one form of public housing to another
In 1927, two public housing projects were completed that were to play a significant role in the life of Australia’s prime minister elect.
Modern Carlton North home sells for $1.615m in election day auction
Bidders were up early to vote, then fought it out for the keys to the townhouse, leaving the vendor thrilled with the result despite the slowing property market.
Lifestyle
The bride wore Dolce: Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker's Italian wedding
Inside the lavish wedding of Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker.
Culture
★★★★
Review
In this haunting film, one question is asked: what would you do?
I can’t offer this as a cheerful night’s entertainment, but Francois Ozon’s film about assisted dying is superbly made, completely engrossing and very grown-up.
Sport
AFL Briefing
AFL 2022
Switkowski’s ‘chicken wing’ costs him two, Ziebell backs Noble, Higgins’ concussion return stalled
Sam Switkowski has been suspended for two weeks; Jack Higgins to miss again - this time in health and safety protocols; North’s Jack Ziebell backs under-fire coach David Noble.
‘I can’t really go back to Russia now’: French Open wildcard’s off-court conflict
Russian-born Australian Daria Saville has opened up about the volatile mix of emotions she’s experiencing amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its impact on the tennis tour.
North Melbourne loses three recruiters days out from mid-season draft
National recruiting manager Mark Finnigan has left to take up a similar position at Hawthorn, list manager Glenn Luff quit and Ben Birthisel has also resigned.
Snap Shot
AFL 2022
Snap Shot: Why Black threw triple premiership teammates Voss, McRae under the bus
Collingwood coach Craig McRae and Carlton counterpart Michael Voss can’t outrun their past; the Neighbours star fighting for his AFL dream; and the war cries of Dreamtime at the ’G.
Updated
Giro d'Italia
‘Not here to put socks on centipedes’: This Aussie is seven seconds off Giro lead
Jai Hindley is a genuine chance to become the first Australian to win the Giro d’Italia if he can survive the notoriously difficult and treacherous third week and a serious assault from compatriot Richie Porte’s team, who are leading the race.
Updated
AFL 2022
‘I only saw myself as an athlete’: Past-player welfare back in the spotlight
Premiership player and leading mental health advocate Wayne Schwass says players are being “institutionalised” by the AFL system and more balance is needed in spending on mental health and physical health at clubs.
Explainer
Drugs in sport
How does the AFL’s illicit drug policy work?
Former Saints skipper Nick Riewoldt says there is too much “wiggle room” in the AFL’s drug policy. What does he mean?
Have Your Say
Wimbledon ban ‘a damaging precedent’? Tell that to the people of Mariupol
By removing rankings points from Wimbledon, the ATP and the WTA are cutting off their noses to spite their faces.
Greg Baum
Sports columnist
