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After a bitter protest, only one group is happy
Saturday’s chaotic events on Spring Street could result in the banning of the Nazi salute and a Liberal MP losing her endorsement, but one group was happy with what happened.
Breaking
Victorian Parliament
Deeming dossier in Pesutto’s motion to expel MP after anti-trans rally
Opposition Leader John Pesutto has released his official motion to boot Moira Deeming from the Liberal party room, with the newly elected MP’s fate to be decided next week.
The new Good Food
40 under $40: Melbourne’s top restaurants for getting bang for your buck
Dani Valent criss-crosses Melbourne to find 40 of the city’s best-value venues, serving everything from African soul food to zaatar-dusted hummus.
‘Inviting and warm’ Sunhands might be your new favourite Carlton cafe and wine bar
It’s a bright all-day spot for coffee, lunch and wine from the crew behind Heartattack & Vine.
Far from Delicious: Apology over infamous restaurant review leaves a bad taste
Food site finally apologises over inappropriate comments on a female maitre d’, but chefs are still threatening a boycott.
Why this season of Australian Survivor will go down in (meme) history
From “underwater torture” to “the best player we’ve ever seen”: past players break down the moments that have made this season so great.
This captivating book about body parts will send shivers down your spine
The Great Dead Body Teachers dives into the world of anatomy, dissection and the ethical wrestling matches fought in a tangled morass of body parts.
‘Dizzying fever dream’: The end of this sex-charged novel is spectacular
Viola Di Grado’s Blue Hunger mixes carnal lasciviousness and tenderness in its tale of a young woman embarking on a feverish love affair in Shanghai.
Analysis
US politics
Bracing for impact, US political world waits for Donald Trump indictment
Facing possible charges over alleged hush money paid to an adult film star, Donald Trump has launched a pre-emptive strike to control the narrative, rally supporters, and play the victim.
‘I dreaded falling in love’: Rupert Murdoch engaged, prepares for fifth marriage
Billionaire media owner Rupert Murdoch is engaged to Ann Lesley Smith, less than a year after his divorce from Jerry Hall.
Exclusive
Abducted in Japan
Sarah had 24 hours to abduct her own children or never see them again
The mother is the only Australian parent known to have won the child abduction race under Japan’s sole custody system, while a Canadian father sailed 1000 kilometres to see his kids during pandemic lockdowns.
AFL Briefing
AFL 2023
New sub rule creates tactical byplay, but also complications for AFL coaches
Every club took advantage of the new substitute rule in the AFL’s opening round, but the risks involved with inserting your sub too early were laid bare as injuries made their mark.
Customers crop the colour and lock in more budget haircuts
As consumers spend less time and less money on their locks, JustCuts has recorded one of its strongest starts to a year and is preparing to open more stores.
Schott fires at Bandt over climate policy as Greens double down
The Commonwealth’s former top energy adviser has called for the Greens to back Labor’s safeguard mechanism, stressing the urgency for polluters to start cutting emissions.
GOOD FOOD
Alta’s pasta is one of my favourite dishes of the year so far
Despite the ubiquity of Italian food in this town, this Fitzroy trattoria manages to stand out by doing something new.
10 of Melbourne’s best sandwich shops
Whether you fancy a sub, panino, hoagie or melt, there’s a sanga to suit. Here are our top picks to get your teeth into.
Victoria
Push to dump controversial Liberal MP a test for state opposition leader
John Pesutto says he is confident of having the numbers to remove Moira Deeming following her attendance at a rally gatecrashed by neo-Nazis.
Updated
Racism
Victoria to ban Nazi salutes after far-right rally
The attorney-general has acted two days after neo-Nazis performed the salute at an anti-trans rights rally at Parliament House, and labelled their actions “disgraceful and cowardly”.
Falls Creek eyes ski season to recoup summer of landslide losses
A single lane into Falls Creek is expected to reopen in time for the ski season after businesses endured a nightmarish summer of isolation, cut off by the state’s largest landslip.
Google review author who defamed surgeon revealed as former student
Korana Musicki was forced to take legal action against the tech giant before it would reveal the identity of the poster.
Exclusive
Informer 3838
Lawyer X royal commissioner, legal experts concerned about new informant bill
The former head of the royal commission into the Lawyer X scandal has raised concerns with the government about its proposed informant laws ahead of the draft legislation being debated in parliament this week.
AFL 2023
A draw, an upset and a stellar debut: Here are the key takeouts of an intriguing opening round
It’s a small sample size, but round one of the AFL season delivered several intriguing story lines.
Bump verdicts: Pickett, Franklin learn fate as Ablett snr considers class action
The livewire Demon and Swans superstar have been offered suspensions, while an Adelaide forward is the next player facing the scrutiny of the AFL Match Review Panel.
Politics
Turnbull to take over News Corp royal commission campaign
Malcolm Turnbull will take over from ex-Labor prime minister Kevin Rudd as co-chair of Australians for a Murdoch Royal Commission.
Business
ASX off to a bright start after big bank deal boosts Wall Street
The Australian sharemarket opened firmly in the green following gains on Wall Street following regulators’ moves to build confidence in the struggling banking industry.
World
Putin flaunts alliance with Xi as ‘dear friends’ meet in Kremlin
Washington denounced Xi’s visit, saying the timing showed Beijing was providing Moscow with “diplomatic cover” to commit further crimes.
Opinion
To save the planet I’m a Musk fanboy – don’t hate me
Michael Schlechta
Editorial Writer for The Age
TikTok ban is only a matter of time
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
How did COVID change the face of Australia? The answer matters
Nick Bryant
Journalist and author
RBA faces rate clash: Should they stay or should they go up?
Shane Wright
Senior economics correspondent
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Property
Investors spend $2.2 million on Glen Iris house they plan to knock down
The period house attracted four bidders at auction this weekend and its new owners, who spent more than $500,000 over the reserve, plan to demolish it and build townhouses.
Run-down Thornbury house sells for $940,000 at auction
The home needs a comprehensive renovation, but that did not stop two buyers from vying for the keys.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Overcome by grief, Alex ran, until she reached ‘exercise burnout’
Many of us are conditioned to think exercise needs to be a slog to be effective. But we’re better off training to match our mental state.
Opinion
Diet
Walk more, eat well: As a health writer, these studies make me sad
Sarah Berry
Lifestyle Health Editor
Culture
The ‘perverse love letter to Melbourne’ that’s blowing the cobwebs off opera
It shouldn’t be this easy to take a Soviet-era operetta about a housing crisis and set it in modern-day Melbourne, but that’s what Constantine Costi has done.
Sport
Updated
AFL 2023
Crow sent straight to tribunal as debate rages on bump penalties, sin bin
The three high bumps scrutinised during round one provoked a fresh debate about whether the AFL was doing enough to protect the head, with some players arguing the element of danger should be preserved while others expressed fears about the long-term effects of concussion.
Opinion
AFL 2023
Can a bump ever be foolproof - and safe?
Three head-high bumps leading to three suspensions from last weekend’s opening AFL round have prompted calls for drastic action. But what and how is not clear.
Greg Baum
Sports columnist
‘Australia one-two is massive’: Scott celebrates World Cup title, Peel second
Peel claimed victory with stunning triple back somersaults in the season’s final aerial skiing World Cup meeting to finish just behind Scott, who came second in Kazakhstan, on the overall standings.
Finch to lead San Francisco Unicorns in US cricket’s major league
The recently retired Aussie skipper is not the only big-name player to sign up for the 18-day tournament in the middle of this year. Mitchell Marsh and Marcus Stoinis are among the other cricketing globetrotters who’ve won contracts.
Postecoglou’s pep talk for Socceroos whiz-kid Kuol
Garang Kuol’s meteoric rise has seemingly flatlined in the Scottish Premiership, but the 18-year-old is determined to make the most of his European challenge.
‘Never seen a car so fast’: Hamilton in awe of Red Bull’s speed. F1 heads to Melbourne
Red Bull has dominated the start of the Formula One racing season, while rookie Australian driver Oscar Piastri will be hoping for more luck when at home in Melbourne after placing 15th in Saudi Arabia.
Opinion
Real Footy Podcast
The most surprising, imposing and exciting wins from a bump(er) round
Michael Gleeson, Jake Niall and Caroline Wilson discuss the most surprising, imposing and exciting wins from round one, whether the match review framework for penalties over bumping need to be changed, off-field politics at Essendon and much more.
Have Your Say
Jarman, Schulz reveal brain injuries: Fresh details of AFL concussion class action
Court documents filed on behalf of Darren Jarman and Jay Schulz have given an insight into their struggles with head injuries post their long AFL careers.
