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Gas
Goodbye, gas stoves: Victoria to ban gas from new homes by 2024
The ban will take effect for all new homes and residential subdivisions requiring a planning permit from the start of next year.
AFL considering mandatory helmets for players, inquest hears
The AFL’s chief medical officer has appeared at the inquest of former footballer Shane Tuck, revealing he is considering introducing mandatory helmets and special mouthguards.
Analysis
Naked City
A young paramedic arrived first at the scene. It was a double murder by a notorious hitman
The female victim was on the couch, the husband was in the shed. There were three kids in one bedroom.
Analysis
FIFA Women's World Cup
Gustavsson’s gambles are blowing up in his face. Now his job is on the line
This is a results-driven business, and the Matildas coach’s decisions around selection and tactics have backfired spectacularly, landing his team in must-win territory.
‘Mate, she’s the CEO’: Don’t underestimate the AFL’s first female duo to run a club
North Melbourne’s president Sonja Hood and CEO Jennifer Watt have levelled the playing field.
Why Draper’s absence has the Bombers in a tailspin
Yes, Essendon have played good teams in that time that they might have lost to even with Sam Draper in the side – think Geelong in Geelong – but they might also have won more.
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Guy Grossi opening a relaxed Italian restaurant in a prominent Melbourne pub
The Clifton Hotel, on a prominent corner at Kew Junction, will reopen next month with an Italian restaurant, separate front bar and courtyard for negronis.
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Twisted Metal is violent, goofy and strangely likeable
Based on the long-running Playstation game franchise, this adaptation is totally bonkers.
Travel quiz: Which airline is Europe’s most popular?
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Opinion
Renting
While inflation is easing, rents are still on the up and up. What’s going on?
The rental market is not so much in a “crisis”, it’s more playing catch-up.
Ross Gittins
Economics Editor
Shopping pullback another sign RBA likely to hold rates steady
The drop in monthly retail turnover follows better than expected inflation data, giving the RBA more reason to pause rate rises next week, economists say.
This Melbourne suburb is home to prosperous migrants. It also has the highest rate of dementia
Avondale Heights has the highest rate of dementia in Victoria, but a story of longevity is hidden behind the figures.
Amid the global onslaught of pinkness, there’s something people might miss about Margot Robbie
Barbie is a global smash. But it’s not just for her starring role that Margot Robbie should be earning raves.
Brisbane grandmother to be sentenced after poisoning husband’s soup
Judith Ann Venn has been in custody for more than three years over the killing.
Boutique hotels topple bigger rivals as travellers seek more than a bed
Boutique hotels are applying the blowtorch to traditional brands in Australia as travellers seek more personalised, fun experiences.
Double dissolution would be disaster for the government: Greens
Acting Greens leader Mehreen Faruqi has fired back at Prime Minister Anthony Albanese over housing.
Archaeologists find theatre where ‘Nero fiddled’ while Rome burnt
The imperial theatre, referred to in ancient Roman texts but never found, has been discovered under the garden of a future Four Seasons Hotel, steps from the Vatican.
Home truths
How one doctor took a stand over a ‘dehumanising’ multibillion-dollar policy
Dr Chris Jones lost his job - and his visa - after only three weeks when he refused to maintain a money-spinning status quo.
Home Affairs says Nauru detention scandal should be referred to police, NACC
Home Affairs said the responsibility rested with the companies engaged by the Commonwealth rather than the government itself.
Victoria
Victoria set for sweeping reforms after IBAC findings
Almost everything is on the table as part of an overhaul of the state’s planning laws after the findings of the anti-corruption watchdog were released.
Andrews set to wield axe to major council planning powers
The government is using findings from IBAC’s report into allegedly crooked land deals in Melbourne’s outer south-east to bolster its case for reform.
Analysis
IBAC
Victoria still has a long way to go to clean up its act
The best way forward for the state from IBAC’s Sandon report will be hotly debated, but it’s obvious we must further reduce the temptation for MPs to chase developer dollars.
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Courts
Julia Gillard’s ex-partner to plead guilty to sexual assault
Tim Mathieson appeared in court after he was charged with sucking the nipple of a woman without her consent.
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Education
Victorian Education Department set to shed hundreds of jobs
The proposed changes, which will not affect school staff, would lead to a reduction of 325 full-time equivalent jobs.
AFL 2023
Essendon meet Ben McKay as North’s restricted free agent considers his future
North Melbourne’s restricted free agent Ben McKay is a player Essendon are interested in to bolster their defence.
AFL Briefing
Bomber Redman was ready to walk 12 months ago
Re-signed Bomber Mason Redman was prepared to walk out on Essendon 12 months ago; Craig McRae has doubled down in his support of Tom Mitchell.
Politics
Seven director’s 8600 emails about Roberts-Smith defamation case
Nine newspapers are seeking access to thousands of emails Seven commercial director Bruce McWilliam sent and received during the former soldier’s failed defamation case.
Business
BHP says Australia faces ‘stiff competition’ as green rush drives next mining boom
Top miner BHP says Australia must work harder to compete for the billions of dollars of investment needed to become a dominant critical mineral supplier.
World
Trump faces more charges over secret documents case
A third person, Mar-a-Lago maintenance worker Carlos de Oliveira, was also charged in addition to Trump and his valet Walt Nauta.
Opinion
Cockiness stalled the Yes campaign. It could now scupper the No
James Massola
National affairs editor
Imperial anachronism? The Commonwealth is anything but that
Waleed Aly
Columnist, co-host of Ten's The Project and academic
We needed you, Sinead, the crazy-brave anti-Barbie
Michelle Griffin
Federal Bureau Chief
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Property
Melbourne house prices shake off the fastest downturn on record
Melbourne’s house prices rose 0.4 per cent in June, the first increase in a year and a half. There’s still risk, but how much?
Adult kids still living at home? Send them this
How do you get approved for a property with no rental history, and what are the best places to buy basic household items on the cheap?
Good Food
Lifestyle
‘Such heartache’: Cosette under investigation after ‘superfake’ bag claims mount
Fair Trading NSW is investigating after receiving a barrage of complaints from women concerned the luxury retailer sold them fake designer handbags.
Culture
The night Sinead O’Connor took on the pope on television
Under the guise of being a pop star performing a song, O’Connor held court for three minutes on the miseries of discrimination and abuses of power.
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Analysis
FIFA Women's World Cup
Gustavsson’s gambles are blowing up in his face. Now his job is on the line
This is a results-driven business, and the Matildas coach’s decisions around selection and tactics have backfired spectacularly, landing his team in must-win territory.
Why Draper’s absence has the Bombers in a tailspin
Yes, Essendon have played good teams in that time that they might have lost to even with Sam Draper in the side – think Geelong in Geelong – but they might also have won more.
Tuck inquest hears AFL considering mandatory helmets for players
The AFL’s chief medical officer has appeared under oath at the inquest of former footballer Shane Tuck, revealing he is considering introducing mandatory helmets and special high-tech mouthguards.
‘I want to play’: Chidiac hungry for more minutes after magic Matildas cameo
Fans have long been calling for Alex Chidiac to be handed a more substantial role for the Matildas - but will coach Tony Gustavsson follow through against Canada?
AFL Briefing
AFL 2023
Ziebell to retire at season’s end; Cam Guthrie eyes a return soon; AFLW pre-season revealed
Jacl Ziebell, who has played 276 games over his 14 seasons, announced his retirement on Friday to his teammates ahead of training at Arden Street.
Starc plays through pain to propel Australia with wonder ball
In a replay of the last Ashes Test at the Oval four years ago, Australia dropped five catches, but unlike 2019, the tourists have the chance to force a series victory.
What Matildas have to do against Canada to keep World Cup dream alive
Break out your calculators, folks - it’s time to look at all the permutations for Australia’s final Group B clash on Monday night, and what they need to do to get through to the knockout phase.
Have Your Say
‘Calmness under pressure’: The AFL’s first female leadership duo on heading North
North Melbourne’s president Sonja Hood and CEO Jennifer Watt have levelled the playing field.
