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‘This does not define us’: PM pledges unity after all states reject the Voice
Albanese called for a “new national purpose” to tackle Indigenous disadvantage after 59 per cent of voters rejected the Voice.
Victoria votes against the Voice despite strong support in inner Melbourne
Victoria proved to be the state with the highest level of support for the failed referendum.
Opinion
Voice to parliament
The nation said No. So what do I say to my kids?
As millions of Australians cast their vote on Saturday, my concern was how I’d explain the nation’s decision to my kids if the Voice was rejected. I am now faced with this reality.
Jack Latimore
Indigenous Affairs Reporter
They said Australia didn’t need the Voice. In less than 90 minutes, they were vindicated
Peter Dutton and Jacinta Nampijinpa Price have hailed a crushing victory in the referendum as they called for a Royal Commission into child sexual abuse in indigenous communities.
Recap: Every state says no; Dutton says outcome ‘good for our country’
Albanese says he respects the decision of the Australian people, despite the failure of the referendum not being the result he hoped for.
She thought it was a shoo-in. But after 230 years of abuse and no power, it was a No
Although the proposal for an Indigenous Voice to parliament was defeated nationwide, Victoria was far closer than polling suggested.
Australia cancels emergency flights out of Israel over safety concerns
A day after ordering Gaza City residents to flee, Israel’s prime minister promised further retaliation for Hamas’ rampage last week.
‘Hateful and cowardly’: Melbourne train protest probed after Nazi salutes, antisemitic threats
Police said a group of about 25 people gathered for an “unplanned demonstration” about 1.30am on Saturday.
Australians who fled Israel say they fear being targeted by antisemitism at home
Almost 250 people touched down in London on Friday night (UK time) after being evacuated by the Australian government.
‘I have a bomb’: Australian charged, faces jail in Singapore over mid-air hoax
The 30-year-old man was charged on Saturday with making false threats of terrorist acts and has been remanded at a hospital for mental illness in the city-state.
Conservative leader Chris Luxon becomes NZ’s next prime minister
People voted for change after six years of a liberal government led for most of that time by Jacinda Ardern.
Melbourne’s dams are chock-a-block. But El Nino is coming to dry things up
The arrival of an El Nino weather pattern and a hot, dry summer could see water storages drop quickly.
Competition for family homes heats up as Coburg house attracts $1.86 million at auction
The buyers traded $20,000 bids throughout the auction, despite the auctioneer offering to take smaller increments.
The scoop might have outed Banksy, but I had second thoughts
A chance to unmask the famous street artist presented itself in NYC in 2013 – as did a host of questions.
Opinion
Financial literacy
The apps and accounts I use to teach my children about money
There are a range of transactional apps with a focus on children saving and becoming economically empowered.
Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Money contributor
India are in the box seat after Pakistan collapse in spectacular fashion
Brace yourself for fireworks in Ahmedabad when two bitter cricket foes go head to head in a crucial World Cup clash at Narendra Modi Stadium.
Latest live posts
LoadingFormer cricketer Andrew Flintoff gets $17m payout for Top Gear accident
Flintoff’s lawyers said he was still recovering from “life-alteringly significant” injuries sustained in the crash on December 13, 2022.
Unstoppable Ange: Postecoglou makes more Premier League history
The 58-year-old Tottenham boss becomes the first manager ever to win the much-coveted prize in each of his first two months in the competition.
VOICE TO PARLIAMENT
Analysis
Devastating verdict: Australia tells First Nations people ‘you are not special’
Noel Pearson likened Indigenous Australians’ push for justice to a mouse taking on an elephant. Tonight, the mouse got squashed.
The further you get from Australia’s cities, the more clearly the country said No
There was a clear divide between Australia’s inner-city suburbs and the regions. Here are some of the major trends and results from around the country.
Victoria
Running groups are booming, and it’s not just about fitness
Resurgent interest in recreational running has become a source of joy for Melburnians who value connection and conversation above speed and distance.
Vanessa Amorosi testimony ‘cannot be relied upon’, says mother’s lawyer
A kitchen agreement about a house sale lies at the heart of the singer’s legal fight with her mother Joyleen Robinson.
A Melbourne mystery told through the lens of history
Finding a remarkable treasure trove of old negatives in a garage began a three-year search to uncover the many stories behind the images, and the person behind the camera.
Exclusive
Planning
Warning of corruption risk under state’s new planning rules
The anti-corruption watchdog and other integrity experts warn putting planning powers in the hands of a minister will not stop the risk of corruption.
Former patient speaks in surgeon’s defamation case
A former patient of Dr Munjed Al Muderis has told the Federal Court he did not tell her that a drill bit had been left in her leg during surgery in 2011.
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
He was an Israeli soldier in Gaza. Now he’s organising Free Palestine rallies
When an unlikely coalition of socialists, Christians, Muslims, Arabs and Indigenous activists protest on Sunday to support Palestine, they have an even more unlikely ally.
Opinion
‘Leave now!’ I begged my aunt to flee Gaza. Here’s what she said
Maybe she will survive and find joy once again in the cracks of life that will make every minute worth living.
Samah Sabawi
Palestinian-Australian writer
Politics
Exclusive
Voice to parliament
Months-old Yes poll sparks claims Indigenous Voice support is outdated
The Yes campaign’s reliance on six-month-old polling regarding Indigenous support for the Voice has drawn condemnation from the No campaign.
Opinion
Voice to parliament
A local Voice has transformed Bourke, but the No camp won’t talk about that
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
Business
Netflix moment? Millennials and Gen Z at forefront of a healthcare revolution
Private health insurance was in a financial death spiral as the sector struggled to attract younger Australians. The pandemic has changed that.
World
Updated
Violence
France raises terror alert after teacher killed, two others wounded in school attack
A man of Chechen origin who was under surveillance by the French security services stabbed a teacher to death at his former high school and critically wounded two others.
Opinion
Australia shouldn’t feel ashamed. But we could be forgiven for being embarrassed
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
The world’s EV battery revolution through the eyes of Goldman Sachs
Ambrose Evans-Pritchard
Do you stand with Israel or Palestine? I’m Jewish, and I stand with both
David Leser
Senior freelance writer
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Property
The once-hot Victorian towns where rents are slowing - or at a discount
The exodus of Melburnians to work remotely in the regions has been losing steam, and the once-booming pace of rent rises followed suit.
Eleven of our favourite homes for sale in Melbourne right now
Looking for your next home in Melbourne? From a striking contemporary residence to a period cottage, we’ve got you covered.
Good Food
Lifestyle
‘Now I’m older, I’m much more confident’: How Sam Kerr found her style
After spending her twenties trying to fit in, the Matildas captain is happy to admit she rarely shops in the women’s section.
Opinion
Sunday Life
I’m good in a crisis, but there is one thing I just can’t handle
Kerri Sackville
Columnist and author
Culture
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Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift’s Eras film is an extraordinary ode to her fans
The nearly three-hour concert film silences the drama surrounding the superstar while amplifying what she is at her core: an enchanting performer.
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Sport
Cricket World Cup 2023 LIVE updates: One of the fiercest rivalries in world sport resumes as India face Pakistan
Brace yourself for fireworks in Ahmedabad when two bitter cricket foes go head to head in a crucial World Cup clash at Narendra Modi Stadium.
Updated
Trading and drafting
Hawk Brockman flying west to Eagles after Hawthorn’s pick one play
Hawthorn forward Tyler Brockman has joined West Coast player in a trade in which the Hawks tried to score the Eagles’ No.1 draft pick.
Updated
Horse racing
Caulfield wrap: 35-1 shot Griff salutes in Guineas; ‘Marathon’ trainer gets a group 1
Interference in the closing stages of Saturday’s Caulfield Guineas didn’t mar the boilover win of Griff in the $3 million feature event.
‘Flat’ Australia ready to play catch-up, says Marsh
At times, Australia have looked weary and flat-footed in the World Cup, especially in the field. But Mitch Marsh says they’re raring to begin their fightback.
England 1 Australia 0
Friendlies
‘There’s lessons to be learned’: Socceroos rue missed chances as they let big opportunity slip
For almost an hour, the Socceroos had England on the ropes – only for a momentary lapse in defence to cost them a shot at a big scalp in London.
AFLW wrap
AFLW
Gutsy grab a throwback to Jonathan Brown
Brisbane Lions thumped Queensland rivals but there was one stunning individual highlight for Gold Coast when Courtney Hodder took a courageous mark. Elsewhere, a surging Hawthorn pulled off a 14-point upset of Sydney and St Kilda comfortably defeated struggling GWS at Moorabbin.
The Everest 2023 as it happened: Think About It wins Australia’s $20 million race
It’s the richest race on turf in the world, and Sydney has turned on a glorious day for The Everest. Follow all the action live from Royal Randwick.
Have Your Say
Fumbles, fatigue and a lack of runs: Where has Australia’s World Cup campaign gone wrong?
Australia will need a Lazarus-like rise to rebound from a bruising 0-2 start to their 50-over World Cup campaign in India, leaving them with serious issues to ponder.
