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More than 300 medicines to be half price as minister approves 60-day scripts
The decision puts Labor on a collision course with the Pharmacy Guild, one of Australia’s biggest political donors, which is warning of a $3.5 billion hit to community pharmacies.
Major Defence role in managing emergencies ‘unsustainable’, minister says
More Australians may need to be paid to assist with flood and bushfire recovery, after the emergency management minister calls for a reduction in the military’s role.
Cheesed off: The push to keep feta on the menu
The Australian government should not concede to EU pressure to protect dozens of food and wine names and instead should push for some, like feta, to be recognised as generics.
Opinion
Barry Humphries
In defence of Barry Humphries’ legacy, and the art of comedy itself
Not even Australia’s handful of cultural elders, who prised open the windows of our stultifying mid-century suburbia, are spared cancellation these days.
Julie Szego
Author and freelance journalist
Analysis
AFL 2023
Nick Daicos confirms superstar status as Pies beat Bombers
Essendon were superb for three quarters and defended stoutly and with purpose, but they could not withstand the Collingwood tsunami in the final quarter.
Stand-alone Tasmanian AFL team a step closer
Federal funding for a new stadium in Hobart is to be announced at the weekend paving the way for a 19th club licence.
‘Thank you for your energy’: McRae says Magpie revival fuelled by record crowd
In front of the largest Anzac Day crowd, the Pies overcame a 28-point deficit to beat Essendon by 13 points in a stunning seven-goal last term.
Joe Biden launches 2024 bid, betting record will top age worries
The President is asking voters to give him more time to “finish the job” he began when he was sworn in to office.
Residents fight council’s plans for ‘idiotic’ $60 million pool
Hobsons Bay City Council is millions of dollars short on funding a planned $60 million aquatic centre in Altona Meadows.
Father Bob Maguire’s family accepts state funeral for larrikin priest
Beloved Catholic priest and social justice campaigner Father Bob Maguire will be honoured with a state funeral at St Patrick’s Cathedral.
Is there a fundamental problem with the definition of long COVID?
Australia’s leading long COVID researchers reveal they no longer view the condition as mysterious, undiagnosable and untreatable.
COVID’s lingering effect on some sufferers baffles medical professionals, but Australia is helping solve the mystery
A national COVID-19 database and research into chronic fatigue syndrome could help unravel the mystery of long COVID.
A study claimed mask mandates turned Melbourne’s pandemic around. Then ‘weaknesses’ were uncovered
A concerns notice was slapped on the study – which was partly based on photos published in The Age – after its methodology was called into question.
French connection: World’s richest woman’s fortune soars
A global shopping splurge on luxury goods and beauty products is making some of the world’s richest people even richer.
Big Oil cashes in on ‘golden age of free cash flow’
Combined, the biggest Western oil companies are forecast to have made adjusted net income of $US36.5 billion ($54.6 billion) in the first quarter of 2023, Bloomberg data says.
Older plane offers extra space in economy (if you choose wisely)
Flying an Etihad Dreamliner, rather than this older Boeing 777, is a better option - unless you can nab one of these seats.
Victoria
Victoria to lift age of criminal responsibility to 12 with no exceptions
The Andrews government has resisted a push from advocacy groups and some cabinet ministers to immediately raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14, opting instead for a staggered approach.
‘I was 20 going on 16’: Korean War veterans lead Anzac Day march in sombre reflection
Lloyd Knight flew 45 missions in the “forgotten war” in 1953, when he was shot in the face by North Korean ground forces and narrowly missed crashing his fighter jet into a hill.
Driver escapes with minor injuries after van and V/Line train collide
Police say the driver was lucky to emerge relatively unscathed after their van hit a train with more than 100 passengers aboard in regional Victoria.
Exclusive
Anzac Day
‘Regrettable’: RSL responds to Tim Wilson, Zoe Daniel wreath wrangle
Liberal members have begun discussing who should throw their hat into the ring to contest the Melbourne seat of Goldstein at the next federal election as the Anzac event controversy raged on.
Man jailed after police chase leaves officer bloodied, another fearing for his life
Jarrod Pennington’s frenzied attack began after police officers found him slumped over in the front seat of a car in Victoria’s east.
AFL 2023
‘No woe is me’: On Anzac Day, Heppell thankful for his whole footy journey
On the eve of what could be his final Anzac Day match in red and black, former Essendon skipper Dyson Heppell says he wouldn’t change a thing despite his and the club’s challenges over the past 13 seasons.
Analysis
‘A win full of character’: Dees’ hard-fought triumph more important than it seems
Melbourne were struggling midway through the second quarter, but found a way to rally past Richmond in a win coach Simon Goodwin thinks could prove pivotal for their season.
Politics
Albanese accused of workplace law breach in Rugg v Ryan lawsuit
In court documents filed in her case against Monique Ryan, Sally Rugg has directly blamed the PM’s decision to slash crossbench staff numbers for her allegedly unreasonable work hours.
Business
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Start-ups
‘Based on trends, not dreams’: Food app me&u boss promises profitability
Ordering and payment platform me&u’s chief Katrina Barry laid off 20 employees before raising $30 million, and says the business will break even in the 2024 financial year.
World
Beijing moves to force AI bots to display ‘socialist core values’
Chinese government officials are writing rules to censor artificial intelligence software, like the one behind ChatGPT.
Opinion
The Anzac legend belongs to all of us, not just white Australia
Jason Yat-sen Li
Company director, adviser and investor
Busting the myths that feed our welfare pettiness
Danielle Wood
Chief executive of the Grattan Institute
Defence review’s a good beginning, but lacks a middle and an end
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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Property
What does the upper end of Melbourne’s property market look like?
It doesn’t cost as much to buy in the upper end of Melbourne’s real estate market as it did a year ago, but aspirational buyers may still find it a challenge.
How this designer Brighton home squeezed in an extra car space
The once-ageing house had a glamorous makeover, with a clever solution for its car parks.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Gossip, flying foxes, quip-lash: the joy of being Barry Humphries’ friend
I first met Barry in my teens and asked if he might have invented me - so close was the life of Dame Edna’s daughter to my own mother.
Culture
Opinion
Barry Humphries
I owe Barry. I won a Barry. And I was on the board when we voted to rename the Barry
Allow me now to attempt the impossible by defending both Barry Humphries and the festival in 800 words or less without being cancelled myself.
Sammy J
Comedian and broadcaster
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AFL 2023
A great escape: Collingwood’s Houdini act on a record-breaking Anzac Day at the footy
The biggest Anzac Day crowd yet – 95,179 all told – was rewarded by perhaps the best game since the epic draw that launched this series 28 years ago.
Analysis
AFL 2023
A record-breaking Anzac Day to remember caps off key takeouts from round six
Our experts analyse all the action from round six of the 2023 AFL season.
Analysis
AFL 2023
Daicos confirms star status as Pies overrun Bombers
Essendon were superb for three quarters and defended stoutly and with purpose, but they could not withstand the Collingwood tsunami in the final quarter - a comeback that would be improbable, except that the Magpies have managed these feats too often under the guidance of Craig McRae.
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NRL 2023
‘I didn’t know he had re-signed’: Asofa-Solomona re-signs until end of 2027 as Storm hold-off injury-hit Warriors
The Warriors put in a mighty effort but couldn’t overcome a tough injury toll against Melbourne at AAMI Park on Anzac night.
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Horse racing
‘We have lost a once-in-a-lifetime person’: Holland’s family overwhelmed by grief
Racing Victoria has pledged $100,000 to support Dean Holland’s grief-stricken family, as the racing industry comes to terms with the jockey’s death in a race fall on Monday.
‘Thank you for your energy’: McRae says Magpie revival fuelled by record crowd
In front of the largest Anzac Day crowd, and the second largest home-and-away crowd in the game’s history, the Pies overcame a 28-point deficit to beat Essendon by 13 points in a stunning seven-goal last term.
Federal funding for Hobart stadium to be announced on weekend, paving way for AFL licence
A stand-alone team in Tasmania is expected to become a reality with the new stadium the AFL requires to grant the state a 19th licence to receive federal support.
Have Your Say
Two Coleman medallists but Carlton still have the scoreboard blues
Carlton have the blues in front of goal – Harry McKay is missing and his side can’t score. The numbers don’t lie.
