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‘Pillars of faith’: Home searched as third person dies from toxic mushrooms
The homicide squad has been called in after Korumburra pastor Ian Wilkinson and his wife Heather, along with her sister and brother-in-law, became ill after eating a meal at a home in Leongatha.
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Indigenous Voice
Key campaigner eyes quick Voice set-up as PM warns of ‘once in a generation’ chance
Indigenous lawyer and Yes campaigner Noel Pearson says the Voice to parliament could be up and running within this term of government.
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Victorian Parliament
Labor MPs say assault allegation will end Fowles’ career
Ringwood MP Will Fowles says he will fight to clear his name as the premier slaps down any suggestion he regrets giving his Labor colleague a second chance after an infamous 2019 incident in Canberra.
Sensational Swedes stun the US, knock the favourites out of the World Cup
After a rattling good match in “The Battle of Melby”, Sweden and their heroic goalkeeper have put the superpower Americans out of the World Cup.
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AFL 2023
Daicos injury magnifies Magpies’ midfield nightmare
The impact of Nick Daicos’ injury was already profound enough, but it magnifies an already significant problem for Craig McRae’s men.
Voss hails Blue steel as Carlton remain on finals path
Seemingly fuelled by irresistible momentum, the Blues were supposed to trample a St Kilda rival rated above them on the ladder and in the end, Carlton delivered.
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Fire
Father, five sons found in wreckage of burnt-out home
A mother has been left “terribly emotionally distressed” after her entire family appears to have died in a fire that tore through three houses in Queensland.
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Social media
AFL turns to AI in efforts to tackle ‘disturbing’ abuse
The AFL is trialling artificial intelligence to flag abusive social media posts and find out whether the technology can shield players from “incredibly disturbing” attacks.
Drumgold hits back against inquiry after resignation
The ACT’s top prosecutor has accused the head of the inquiry into the Bruce Lehrmann rape case of denying him procedural fairness.
‘Having the time of my life’: Aussie scouts unfazed by heat at jamboree as UK and US pull out
Scouts Australia’s leader says his contingent will stay at the camp in South Korea for the time being, while other contingents left as temperatures reached the mid-30s.
How a streaming star’s chaotic PlayStation giveaway led to 65 arrests
By the time of the scheduled giveaway, some people in the Manhattan crowd had begun to hurl objects such as building materials, rocks and bottles at one another, police said.
Generation Lonely: Two in five young adults are flying solo
People aged 18 to 24 are the most lonesome generation, followed by those aged 45 to 54. They are also the most likely to report social media addiction.
‘Not if, but when’: Australian flying car start-up sets sights on Dubai
“Flying cars are no longer figments of imagination in the realm of science fiction movies and will enter into mainstream service in the very near future,” says Australian start-up Pegasus.
Regardless of industry or gender, getting dressed for work isn’t always easy
For women and those outside the gender binary, the right work attire is crucial for success.
SBS adds five new language services as migration delivers new audience
The public broadcaster strengthens its offering for quickly growing new communities arriving in Australia.
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Health
‘If people are laughing I get self-conscious’: what’s it like to have Tourette’s at 15
Most people with Tourette’s actually don’t swear, but their tics can be hard to control. Still, many succeed in reframing Tourette’s as just one part of who they are. What’s it like to live with this disorder?
Loch Ness ‘monster hunters’ wanted for biggest search in 50 years
Researchers will use technology that has never before scanned the waters and a hydrophone that picks up acoustic signals – “any Nessie-like calls” – underwater.
Why do we board planes from the left? 30 great mysteries of travel, solved
Why do planes still have ashtrays? Why is hotel linen always white? Why are passports so expensive? The answers to these questions finally answered.
Victoria
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Abortion
‘A postcode lottery’: The 17 areas with no abortion access in Victoria
Many women in rural and regional Victoria have no access to surgical and medical terminations close to where they live, forcing them to travel for hours to get an abortion.
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Healthcare
Patients shun GPs and bear the pain in cost-of-living crunch
There have been 2 million fewer standard GP consultations in Victoria this year compared with before the pandemic. Doctors are concerned about what this means for patients’ health.
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IBAC
Labor MPs tried to stonewall him, but Redlich is determined to be heard
The former head of IBAC says he has several recommendations to bring Victoria in line with other states.
Two international cricketers joined a suburban T20 league. Now they are going to court
The Aussie Cricket League hopes to carve out a place in Melbourne’s Twenty20 landscape. Its bat sponsor is now in a court row with two Pakistan cricketers.
‘Berserk gunman’: Who was ‘Afghan Ali’ Keshtiar?
The notorious bikie had a volatile temper and a way with guns. It was a recipe for disaster for anyone Keshtiar believed had slighted him – and his ultimate undoing.
AFL 2023
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Bitter blow for Magpies: Nick Daicos to miss six weeks for ladder leaders
Collingwood will be without Nick Daicos until the preliminary final, if they make it that far, after scans showed he had a hairline fracture in his knee.
Dees hit switch to overwhelm Kangas, Lions survive Freo thriller
Melbourne have turned on the jets after a slow start to register a 32-point win over a Kangaroos side featuring the return of coach Alastair Clarkson, while the Lions remain in top-two contention after escaping Perth with the four points.
Politics
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AI
Labor, unions push to protect workers from AI
Labor has created its policy position on AI, which will for the first time outline the party’s approach to the amorphous technology dominating global debate.
Business
PwC scandal prompts tax advisor crackdown
The maximum penalty for advisers and firms that promote tax exploitation schemes will rise from $7.8 million to more than $780 million.
Opinion
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Can we sell and buy back inherited shares to save on tax?
Paul Benson
Money contributor
Opinion
Indigenous Voice
Big mistake: Want to kill a referendum? Get celebrities to endorse it
Matt Qvortrup
Professor of Political Science
World
China blocked, water-cannoned boat in South China Sea, says Philippines
The Chinese coast guard’s “dangerous manoeuvres” prevented a boat from completing a routine troop rotation and resupply mission, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said.
Opinion
Yes in my backyard: Australia should rise to Singapore’s ambition
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
Why Trumpism failed here, despite Morrison giving it a red-hot go
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Trump is no modern-day Nixon and there is no sign of ‘tranquillity’ returning to the US
Farrah Tomazin
North America correspondent
Britain isn’t stuck in the past, it’s stuck in the present
Nick Bryant
Journalist and author
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Property
Historic Hawthorn home sells for $8.02 million under the hammer
The buyers, expatriates living in the USA, snapped up the home with the help of a buyers’ advocate.
‘Almost at the edge’: What life’s like in Melbourne’s most mortgaged suburb
Seventy-two per cent of properties are mortgaged and after 12 interest rate rises, homeowners say they’re struggling to make ends meet.
Good Food
Recipe collection
Baking
How to make the ultimate family-size beef and Guinness pie
Lifestyle
Original supermodel Lauren Hutton on her best style tip
“Everyone has their own personal white. I’m good in real white, bright white.”
Opinion
Wellbeing
When I found myself tearing up in Bunnings, I knew I needed a rest
Genevieve Novak
Spectrum columnist
Culture
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Sensational Swedes stun the US, knock the favourites out of the World Cup
After a rattling good match in “The Battle of Melby”, Sweden and their heroic goalkeeper have put the superpower Americans out of the World Cup.
Four Points
AFL 2023
Daicos injury magnifies Magpies’ midfield nightmare
The impact of Nick Daicos’ injury was already profound enough, but it magnifies an already significant problem for Craig McRae’s men.
Pies v Bombers likely to kick off final round
Clubs expect round 24 will kick off with Collingwood playing Essendon at the MCG on Friday night as the AFL looks to create a cliff-hanging finish to the 2023 season.
Helicopter view: Gustavsson fears tactical leak as Matildas’ interest goes sky-high
A helicopter crashed Australia’s final training session before their round of 16 clash. It was both the ultimate compliment and an unwanted distraction for coach Tony Gustavsson.
Voss hails Blue steel as Carlton remain on finals path
Michael Voss has hailed Carlton’s come-from-behind triumph over St Kilda as arguably his finest hour in charge of the Blues as their resurgence edges closer to cementing a finals berth.
Updated
AFL 2023
Bitter blow for Magpies: Nick Daicos to miss six weeks for ladder leaders
Collingwood will be without Nick Daicos until the preliminary final, if they make it that far, after scans showed he had a hairline fracture in his knee.
Dees hit switch to overwhelm Kangas, Lions survive Freo thriller
Melbourne have turned on the jets after a slow start to register a 32-point win over a Kangaroos side featuring the return of coach Alastair Clarkson, while the Lions remain in top-two contention after escaping Perth with the four points.
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Australia built it, and they’ve come
Average crowds of more than 30,000 show that there is more to this World Cup than the Matildas. Football Australia think they’ve backed a winner.
