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Indigenous Voice
Voters in every state would say ‘yes’ to Voice, poll shows
Australians support the idea of an Indigenous Voice by a clear majority of 64 per cent, exclusive polling figures show, but many voters are unsure about the practical benefits of the move.
Analysis
Indigenous
Labor’s biggest enemy on the Voice to parliament is confusion
Some believe it will be symbolic, some believe it will be practical. But many are willing the Voice to succeed even when they’re unclear on the details. That’s where the work begins for Labor.
Explainer
Federal
What’s an Indigenous Voice to parliament? What are the steps to make it happen?
An Indigenous Voice was the first key policy of the Uluru Statement. But what is a Voice and what does it look like?
Perth man in Bali jail on drug charges
A Perth diving instructor is in a Bali prison after he was caught with eight grams of heroin.
Exclusive
Caddick disappearance
Want a peek inside the Caddick house? You’ll need $10,000 to get in the door
As fraudster Melissa Caddick’s home goes on sale, see what is on offer for potential buyers.
Home buyers’ budgets slashed by hundreds of thousands
A typical couple working full-time can spend $260,000 less than five months ago – and the declines aren’t over yet.
Opinion
AFL grand final
Four Points: ‘Too old’, ‘too slow’, too good; the sad reality out of Sydney; an ASADA farce; and why the boats must be stopped
The idea that this new Geelong premiership side is too old to stay in contention was an argument better made when they were younger.
Michael Gleeson
Sports columnist
Oldies, goodies, and the wisdom of Joel: How a flag was won
Geelong’s skipper makes sure everyone gets a taste of the club’s long-awaited premiership.
Former surfing champ dies after alleged one-punch assault
Former surfing ace Chris Davidson has died after an alleged one-punch assault outside a pub in a NSW coastal town.
Updated
Melbourne emergency
Woman hit by Melbourne show rollercoaster while retrieving phone
A woman has been critically injured after an incident on a ride at the Melbourne Royal Show on Sunday.
Italy elects first woman PM Giorgia Meloni, a far-right politician, exit polls show
The outcome of the vote is also being watched nervously in European capitals and on financial markets, given the desire to preserve unity in dealings with Russia and concerns over Italy’s daunting debt mountain.
Skyrocketing rates carve new $120b hole in budget
Interest rates aren’t just climbing on household mortgages. Rates on government debt have soared, carving a fresh $120 billion hole in the federal budget.
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Opinion
Vale
I have grave fears for the health of handwriting
Perhaps it seems strange that I identify handwriting with life, but there is something of death in its opposite, endless text on our computers. Death imposes sameness.
Sean Kelly
Columnist
The Heartbreak High reboot is a global hit. It also sends Australia a message
Heartbreak High was the most watched television show on Netflix in Australia by Thursday, and made the top ten list for the streaming giant’s service in 45 other countries.
Waking early to hit the gym? Getting enough sleep is just as important
Half of Australians feel unrefreshed upon waking, yet many don’t actively prioritise sleep.
Editor's Picks
Opinion
Republic debate
How the death of the Queen changes the republic equation
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Opinion
Putin's Russia
Putin is fighting two wars, only one of them with bullets
George Brandis
Former high commissioner to the UK and federal attorney-general
Just in
Western Australia
Police charge man who allegedly slashed victim’s throat in Northbridge random attack
A 39-year-old Perth man has been arrested and charged over the incident and will appear in court on Sunday.
This summer... a golden triangle icon is reborn
The Claremont Hotel’s management is teasing punters with sparse information at this stage, but they say a new selection of spaces will be perfect for “footy with a parmi and pint” and “Saturday brunch or a cheeky Sunday session.”
Plot thickens over controversial $80m South Perth fitness hub
Residents of the inner southern suburbs are in uproar as a landmark project they thought was signed and sealed is now in jeopardy due to council infighting.
Review
Eat and drink Perth
Watch out Perth: Rob Broadfield’s restaurant reviews back
Rob Broadfield gives his verdict on the most French restaurant he has visited in Western Australia.
WA’s top chefs reveal their favourite places to eat
Want to know what some of WA’s best palates are chowing down on their day off? Cheap and cheerful pizza, suburban Southeast Asian and Italian are the go-to cuisines for hungry chefs and they all have one thing in common – spanking fresh produce and bold flavours.
Politics
Rate rises give banks a leg-up over non-bank challengers
Non-bank lenders seeking to disrupt the $2 trillion mortgage market face a tougher grind in competing with established banks as interest rates rise.
Business
Opinion
Monetary policy
Why monetary policy in Australia is no longer fit for purpose
Our present problem of sudden, high inflation well demonstrates the bluntness, crudeness and unfairness of monetary policy.
Ross Gittins
Economics Editor
World
Violence erupts near Iranian embassy in London over death of Mahsa Amini
London’s Metropolitan Police confirmed that reinforcements had been called in when protesters tried to break police lines and storm towards the embassy compound.
Opinion
From Warnie to Olivia Newton-John, 2022 has been a year of real tears
Stephen Brook
Deputy Editor, Sunday Age
No, Optus doesn’t need to keep your sensitive information for so long
Rachael Falk
CEO of the Cyber Security Cooperative Research Centre
Tony Abbott was a friend to working women. Yes, you read that right
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
Explore
Property
Home buyers’ budgets slashed by hundreds of thousands, pushing property prices down
A typical couple working full-time can spend $260,000 less at auction than five months ago – and the declines aren’t over yet.
Coastal towns where you can buy a house for less than $600,000
It might not be right on the waterfront – and it might not be palatial – but at least it will be out of the rat race.
Lifestyle
The Meghan-approved street style trend that can cost $1340 or $15
Hailey Bieber, Bella Hadid and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex are all in them.Tank tops have taken off as the gender-neutral essential wardrobe item with prices to match any budget
Culture
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Review
Don’t look down: survival thriller seeks to take genre to new heights
There are only so many ways you can film two actors in a single location, but Fall makes the most of its high-wire act.
Sport
Cameron’s Paddock: The story of Geelong star Jeremy Cameron and the premiership cow
The story of Geelong superstar Jeremy Cameron placing his premiership medallion around one of his pet cows and watching it run off into the night.
CBD
City life
Qantas, ScoMo cop grand old roasts before Swans collapse
The game was dismal. The zingers were slightly better.
Lions boss throws his support behind Chris Fagan ahead of investigation
Brisbane Lions chair Andrew Wellington has thrown the club’s support behind embattled coach Chris Fagan as he prepares to take part in an AFL investigation into allegations levelled at him and Alastair Clarkson.
Updated
Australian cricket
Yadav and Kohli star as India beat Australia to claim T20 series win
Australia have lost the third and final game of their T20 series to India by 6 wickets in Hyderabad.
Seven renews push for night grand final after ratings slump for one-sided decider
AFL boss Gillon McLachlan had hoped the big Sydney market and Lance Franklin’s box office power would lead to record-breaking ratings, but the lopsided contest meant the TV and streaming audience fell short of expectations.
Tolo, Allen shine as Opals keep their World Cup medal hopes alive
Marianna Tolo and Rebecca Allen were the stars who shone brightest as the Opals beat Serbia in a crucial result for their hopes of a medal at the FIBA women’s World Cup.
Analysis
AFL grand final
The Bart Cummings preparation that had Geelong trained to the minute
At quarter-time on Saturday, Geelong had the biggest lead at the first break in a final under Chris Scott. They had trained to be at their best right when the ball bounced on grand final day.
Have Your Say
Wallabies coach must cop Bledisloe pasting after poking the bear
Dave Rennie must shoulder the blame for all but setting his Wallabies side up to fail at Eden Park while the side’s discipline problems also need addressing.
