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‘Deeply sorry’: Minister apologises for system failing Defence and veterans
Veterans Affairs Minister Matt Keogh says it’s clear something is not working in his department and Defence given the serious issues facing many people transitioning out of active service.
More GPs ditching bulk billing, health groups say; Guy loses another staffer
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners president Karen Price said the figures were heading in the wrong direction.
Opinion
Global economy
Inflation surprise could change the game for rates
The US appears to have finally passed peak inflation, raising the prospect that the path of future interest rate rises there and around the world might be shorter and less steep than previously expected.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Father spared jail after buggy rollover killed two-year-old son
Christopher Browne, 33, was taking his sister for a joyride when he ignored safety warnings and put his son unrestrained on his knee.
Love Machine killer was acting on his dad’s orders, court hears
Lawyers for the double murderer say his criminal responsibility is mitigated because he pulled the trigger on the order of his father, the feared crime boss Nabil Maghnie.
Neo-Nazi allegedly extorts pub owner after barman spits in beer
A Melbourne publican claims a neo-Nazi extorted hundreds of dollars from him after a staff member recognised a far-right tattoo on the shoulder of a patron and spat in their drink.
It will cost 2383% more to see Komodo dragons. Tour guides are furious
The hike in the entry fee to the Indonesian park where the giant lizards roam has tour operators striking and threatening to burn the houses of those who cross the picket line.
Dua Lipa to headline new Victorian music festival
Dua Lipa, one of the biggest pop stars in the world, will play a one-off show at St Kilda’s Palais Theatre in October.
As a child of immigrants, my choice was clear: be a doctor or be a disappointment
My parents wanted to create something better for my sister and me, but that had nothing to do with happiness.
‘A weight was lifted’: Why it helps to talk about IVF at work
Most people undergoing fertility treatment aren’t comfortable talking about it at work, fearing it would harm their career, but the stigma is shifting.
Saul wrote the book on all-electric homes, but his gas company is putting up a fight
Engineer and inventor Saul Griffith says fully electrifying 10 million homes would almost halve domestic emissions.
China builds 3000 hospital beds in a hurry in Tibet on 28 COVID cases
After living most of the pandemic virtually virus free, Tibet reported the cases for Tuesday, now the capital and the famed Potala Palace are in lockdown.
‘I just can’t believe I’m here’: Betts opens up on infamous arrest
AFL great Eddie Betts has opened up on his infamous late-night arrest in 2009, believing he was targeted by “power-tripping” police.
AFL Briefing
Richmond
Martin won’t return for last two rounds; Hannebery to miss Lions clash
Richmond coach Damien Hardwick won’t play Dustin Martin again in 2022 unless they make the finals.
Opinion
Telecommunications
Telstra has finally cut the NBN earnings anchor and can chart it own earnings course
Andy Penn’s parting gift to Telstra - the first dividend boost in seven years - says everything about Telstra’s certainty around increasing its earnings.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
SEE & DO
‘They wouldn’t stop yelling’: The moment Hairspray’s creator knew he had a winner
The Tony-award winning director of the Hairspray musical says when it premiered in Seattle, way back in 2002, it felt like they were taking a big risk.
★★★
Full of bands, 6 Festivals gets the danger and excitement of live music
Filmed largely at real festivals, this coming-of-age drama has deep reserves of energy and spirit. Who cares if it lacks a little polish?
Victoria
‘Across the valley of death’: CSIRO opens vaccine lab in Melbourne
The new CSIRO lab in Clayton will quickly make vaccines for clinical trials, helping Australia respond more promptly to future pandemics.
Warning over proposed sexual consent law change
Lawyers have warned proposed consent laws could lead to unfair consequences, particularly for young people.
Why it’s impossible to say if the worst of the pandemic is over
Epidemiologists are increasingly confident that Australia has passed the peak of the winter Omicron wave, but say it is foolish to try to predict the evolution of the virus.
Exclusive
Education
Bonuses, cheap degrees on table in bid to tackle teacher shortage
Earn-while-you-learn degrees and bonuses for teachers who stay in the field are on the agenda as ways to keep teachers in the classroom.
Teen arrested at airport charged over killing of Declan Cutler
Flanked by three police officers, the 17-year-old sat in handcuffs during a brief Children’s Court hearing, with his mother watching on. The court heard it was his first time in custody.
AFL 2022
AFL Briefing
Grundy prefers to stay at Pies; McEvoy to retire; Roo’s emotional return; Dons want Heppell; Tasmania impasse
Brodie Grundy wants to remain at Collingwood, but his future is likely to be decided by money on offer from other teams. Meanwhile, Ben McEvoy will retire, Ben Cunnington will return at AFL level for North, while the Bombers want their skipper to stay.
The footballing family tree that spans nine AFL clubs
This week in Snap Shot: Why Cleo, Mimi and Sebastian Maguire are spoiled for choice when it comes to picking a footy team; Cloke heroics; and Olivia Newton-John, a true Blue.
Politics
China’s ambassador backs the right to take control of Taiwan by force
In a Canberra speech that sparked concern from Japan and others, Xiao Qian endorsed a paper that said China would not renounce the use of force to take Taiwan.
Business
Exclusive
Energy
Wind farm in Bass Strait ‘can be ready in six years’
The developer of a giant wind farm proposed off Victoria’s coast says the project could be ready in six years if governments work together.
World
Donald Trump refuses to answer questions in fraud case
Trump had fought unsuccessfully to avoid appearing at state Attorney-General Letitia James’s probe into whether he inflated real estate values to obtain favourable loans.
Opinion
Let’s not repeat the same, panicked mistakes with our COVID response
Osman Faruqi
Culture news editor and columnist
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Property
Cost of negative gearing tax breaks is likely to rise
The federal budget could miss out on billions in revenue in coming years and economists have called for reforms to bring Australia’s housing tax policy into line with international standards.
Buyers paying massive premiums for waterfront properties
House-hunters looking to snap up a home on Australia’s coastline are paying some of the highest prices in the world, and demand continues to rise.
Lifestyle
Sarah-Jane Clarke on taking the long road back from sass & bide
After 11 years Sarah-Jane Clarke returns to the David Jones fold feeling as relaxed as her clothing.
Culture
‘I can’t wait’: Fran Kelly returns to broadcasting to host new ABC TV show
The former RN Breakfast host is returning to the ABC with a new Friday night chat show that will be filmed in front of a live audience with a house rock band.
Sport
AFL Briefing
AFL 2022
Martin won’t return for last two rounds; Hannebery to miss Lions clash
Richmond coach Damien Hardwick won’t play Dustin Martin again this in 2022 unless they make the finals, while Dan Hannebery won’t play for the Saints on Friday night.
Violence against children in community sport is rampant, study finds
More than 80 per cent of survey respondents across 68 different sports reported experiencing some form of violence in community sport as a child.
‘I just can’t believe I’m here’: Betts opens up on infamous arrest
AFL great Eddie Betts has opened up on his infamous late-night arrest in 2009, believing he was targeted by “power-tripping” police.
‘Why do you have to choose?’: New mum Screen has baby along for NBA camp
Jenni Screen hates to miss an opportunity, so the former Opal turned mum has baby daughter Edith alongside her as she coaches at an NBA camp this week.
More AFL games expected behind paywall in next broadcast deal
More AFL games are likely to end up behind a paywall in the next broadcast deal, regardless of which party wins the bid for the AFL rights.
Kyrgios downs world No.1, Serena loses first match since retirement call
Nick Kyrgios’ stirring win over Daniil Medvedev was his 14th from his past 15 matches and set up a clash with countryman Alex De Minaur for a place in the quarter-finals.
What the Trent Boult case means for Australian cricket
Trent Boult, who has been released from his national deal, has added his example to a wider trend towards players seeking greater freedom of choice.
Have Your Say
After LIV Golf’s Cameron Smith coup, who next?
Signing up world No.2 and Open champion Cameron Smith could be the tipping point for credibility of the Saudi-backed rebel tour.
