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Trump ally Mary Miller calls Roe decision ‘victory for white life’
The congresswoman, who was among those who voted to overturn the results of the 2020 election, previously came under criticism for quoting Adolf Hitler.
Editorial
Abortion
Abortion decision deepens cultural divide between US and Australia
The US Supreme Court’s Roe v Wade ruling further raises questions about whether Australia and the US are aligned in their views of the world.
The Age's View
Editorial
Opinion
Gender equality
The radical reign of Clarence Thomas
Over the past three decades, I have witnessed a dismal saga of opportunism, fanaticism, mendacity, concupiscence, hypocrisy and cowardice.
Maureen Dowd
New York Times columnist
Opinion
Pets
He might be Perth’s most difficult rescue dog, but he’s still someone’s ‘baby’
I waded into the city’s “adopt don’t shop” versus “buy from a breeder” battles and emerged with some great stories of dog life – and some cautionary tales.
Emma Young
Journalist
Government has reduced its own staffing bill by $1.5 million
Australia’s Finance Minister has hit out at critics of a decision to reduce parliamentary staffers for the crossbench, saying she wouldn’t accept that crossbenchers “do more work” than other MPs.
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Commuter chaos
Sydney Harbour Tunnel closed during Blockade Australia protest
A white car blocked the southbound entrance to the tunnel, while many other CBD streets were obstructed by wheelie bins, plastic crates, protesters and other items.
Lisa Wilkinson calls in $11,000-a-day lawyer after Logies speech backfires
The TV host and Network 10 hired the defamation silk, surprising other lawyers given what he had said about Wilkinson on morning television last week.
Global economy ‘flashing red’, warns world’s central bank
The global economy is facing a 1970s spiral of low growth and high inflation, the Bank for International Settlements warns, with Australians most at risk.
South African police investigate nightclub deaths
Urgent autopsies are being conducted to identify the cause of death of the young people, who were reportedly celebrating the end of school exams.
Shocking crimes and Minnie Driver’s eye-opening memoir: Top books to read next
Sally Piper’s exquisitely written novel Bone Memories and the Good Will Hunting actor’s comic essays lead this week’s wrap of new reviews.
Author Frank Moorhouse dies aged 83
One of Australia’s most celebrated but also most controversial writers, Moorhouse lived and wrote about the good life.
Opinion
Body image
Hate your beautifully imperfect body? Worry less, dance more
Many of us - particularly women - spend a lifetime seeing our bodies as problems, or sources of embarrassment, shame, sin and guilt. Don’t waste your time.
Julia Baird
Journalist, broadcaster, historian and author
Inspirational Cleary scores back-to-back tries as Blues thrash Maroons
The Blues have forced a State of Origin decider at Suncorp Stadium next month thanks to a masterclass from halfback Nathan Cleary. Here’s how it played out.
State of Origin player ratings: How the Blues and Maroons fared in game two
We run the rule over the players who rose to the occasion in game two in Perth and those who would like to have their time over again.
Western Australia
McGowan, Joyce ‘bury the hatchet’ after two years of COVID-19 border tension
Relations between Qantas and McGowan hit rock bottom in February after the state delayed bringing down the hard border by a month and Joyce likened WA to North Korea. On Friday Joyce said McGowan was “one of, if not the best politicians easily in the country at the moment”.
Media, family barred from Roger Cook staffer’s examination in hearing
The decision to close the session by WA Industrial Relations Commissioner Rachel Cosentino came as a shock to the families and the government’s own Senior Counsel.
Planning minister intervenes in Perth homeless centre standoff
The minister has called in a decision by the City of Perth to block the relocation of a drop-in service centre 200 metres away.
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Courts
Serial paedophile back behind bars after just 48 hours freedom
Bradley Pen Dragon allegedly breached his parole conditions by possessing images of children within days of his release from prison this week.
Environmental, Aboriginal heritage concerns halt $40m Midland bridge work
Construction of a bridge creating a southern gateway to Midland has been put on hold while an alternative design that avoids wetlands and heritage sites is contemplated.
Politics
Independents consider disrupting Senate after PM cuts staff allocation
The government could face an embarrassing loss of control of the Senate next month over cuts to independents’ staff allocations.
Business
McDonald’s in, Netflix out: The new face of Magellan reveals her picks
Magellan’s global equity fund, co-managed by Nikki Thomas, will be a key influence on whether the embattled money manager can turn things around.
World
Russia strikes Kyiv as Western leaders meet in Europe
The bombardment was the worst to hit the capital in months, killing one person and injuring six others, including a 7-year-old girl.
Opinion
Fair game: Targeting trans athletes is unsporting and cruel
Anna Brown
Equality Australia CEO
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Property
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Nicole Kidman buys fifth apartment in same Sydney building
Investment advice to always buy what you know isn’t lost on Nicole Kidman, who has purchased a fifth apartment in Milsons Point’s Latitude.
Australia ranks fourth on global property risk list. Will we dodge it?
It’s is one of the most likely countries in the world to experience property price falls but the drops might not be as deep as priced-out buyers hope.
Lifestyle
Opinion
Motherhood
I’m rejecting the style conventions that new mothers normally follow
Am I allowed to dress sexy and wear low cut necklines now that I have transformed into A Mother?
Caroline Zielinski
Reporter
Culture
The best movies, TV, music, podcasts and books of the year (so far)
As a sort of mid-year stocktake, our critics have picked their favourite pieces of pop culture from the first half of 2022.
Sport
Will the Socceroos take a stand in Qatar?
“If football is to be a genuine force for good, the sport needs to take responsibility when human rights are violated.”
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Matildas
Matildas suffer Spain thrashing, a 25-year low
A Matildas team missing Sam Kerr and an array of stars has crashed to 25-year low in a 7-0 thrashing at the hands of Spain in Huelva.
Did Fittler’s complaints change Origin series?
Felise Kaufusi was sin-binned at a vital stage as the complaints to officials about Queensland slowing down the ruck were taken on board.
Maxwell lays out his credentials for Sri Lanka
Late Test call-up Glenn Maxwell believes he has the game and the experience to take on Sri Lanka in spinning conditions.
Being the Socceroos’ 12th man heading to Qatar
A Socceroos superfan is making the journey in November. But what must you know before you go?
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AFL 2022
De Goey issues apology via video statement
Jordan De Goey said he was not trying to use ADHD as an excuse when he made the diagnosis public.
Opinion
AFL 2022
Stewart’s strife, and take-outs as top sides tangle
Geelong star Tom Stewart’s direct referral to the tribunal was correct, but the grading was wrong.
Michael Gleeson
Sports columnist
Have Your Say
Go west, we’ll do just fine: Fittler makes all right moves with series on line
By the time Brad Fittler got onto the plane for Perth, he had assembled a line-up that turned this State of Origin match into Penrith versus Queensland.
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
