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Public transport
Airport pushes cheaper tunnel to quash billion-dollar train objection
Tullamarine bosses have asked the Commonwealth to consider a new rail link plan they argue would be cheaper than the Victorian government’s sky rail.
Opinion
Political leadership
Albanese’s honeymoon is over. Here’s how he can keep the romance alive
Anthony Albanese has enjoyed the second-longest honeymoon of any modern PM. But there are things to learn from his predecessors.
Nick Dyrenfurth
Executive director
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Detention Secrets
Marijuana plants in cells: Officer charged amid rampant drug use in detention centres
Authorities admit illicit drugs have infiltrated the detention centre network, and that some guards are turning a blind eye to detainees growing marijuana in their rooms.
Private and public, country and city: These are the schools that served up this year’s AFL draftees
There was a sizeable bump in activity in Emmanuel College’s staff WhatsApp group across the past few days. The Warrnambool Catholic school was abuzz in anticipation ahead of the AFL draft.
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Explosion
Two dead, US-Canada crossings closed after vehicle explosion at Niagara border bridge
The FBI’s field office in Buffalo said in a statement that it was investigating the explosion on the Rainbow Bridge, which connects the two countries across the Niagara River.
Palestinians granted visas went through usual security checks: Wong
Australia has granted temporary visas to 860 Palestinians trapped in Gaza, and almost 1800 Israelis, allowing them to relocate.
Two of Us
Good Weekend
Born 19 years apart, siblings Fred and Rachelle had very different childhoods
Fred helped his little sister to read at age 3, decipher love at 16, deal with a horrific accident at age 26 – and six years ago, cope with their mum’s death.
What on earth is she wearing? How weird fashion lands in your wardrobe
Two of the world’s most out-there designers add a thrill to this year’s NGV Triennial.
Brunswick East’s loss is Collingwood’s gain as cult sandwich joint moves (plus five more new spots to try)
These hot new inner-north openings are sure to satisfy any lunchtime cravings. Cue the queues!
These tenants got 50 per cent rent hikes. But the rules left them shocked
Unit rents are up 20 per cent plus in a year, but some landlords increased rents much more, and tenants are feeling the pain. Would caps help?
Anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders on track for major victory in Dutch election, exit poll shows
Wilders has called for a referendum on the Netherlands leaving the EU, a total halt to accepting asylum-seekers and migrant pushbacks at the Dutch borders.
Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal reached;WHO: healthcare facilities attacked 178 times
Egyptian state media says a ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel, which will bring a pause to fighting for at least four days, will begin on Thursday.
Size matters: The world’s 10 best megacities you must visit
Whatever you desire in a big city, you will find it. Here’s how to embrace (and survive) some of the world’s top megacities.
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History
Museum presents new claims for Endeavour shipwreck
New evidence has emerged supporting the controversial claim that explorer Captain Cook’s ship HMB Endeavour was shipwrecked off the US coastline.
Chris Bowen’s renewable bid to keep the lights on
The Albanese government is rolling out a national energy scheme to reach its ambitious green goals, aiming for a massive boost to power supply.
Opinion
Lionel Messi
If Messi’s jerseys are worth $15m, what price for the balls of Bairstow and Buddy?
Forget your mass-produced memorabilia, let’s take a look at what people should really want.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
‘It kept me sane’: How exercise helps people through cancer treatment
New research has found links between physical activity and the wellbeing of people going through chemotherapy.
Opinion
Sunday Life
The advice I always give friends going through a break-up
Objects can be a handbrake on moving forward, stalling energy and sucking up space because they were “sentimental” and “should” be kept.
Wendy Squires
Victoria
Never again: Holocaust survivors angered by emergence of antisemitism
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton spoke about the danger of antisemitism at the opening of the new Melbourne Holocaust Museum.
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Tragedy
‘Sidekick in the sky’: Comedian pays tribute to men who died in Mount Martha plane crash
Tommy Little, who is godfather to pilot Stephen Gale’s infant son, has penned an emotional tribute to his mentor.
‘Crime against humanity’: Author Tim Winton lashes oil and gas industry
The award-winning writer and environmental activist used a keynote speech to attack fossil fuel interests for hiding climate science from the public.
Gabbi enrolled in the course of her dreams - but there was a catch
Like many thousands of students across Australia, Gabbi Giles enrolled in a university humanities course, which became more expensive after the Morrison government’s Job-ready Graduates fee scheme took effect in 2021.
Wind turbines and solar farms to face Victorian tax hikes
Treasurer Tim Pallas said the amendment was tidying up law, but the Clean Energy Investment Group said renewable generators would be charged up to $2 million more a year.
Politics
Awkward moment averted for Lisa Wilkinson at Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial
Bruce Lehrmann arrived at court alone. Ten minutes before proceedings were due to begin, Lisa Wilkinson floated through the doors. A frantic rearrangement ensued.
Business
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Renewables
AGL’s ‘load flexing’ trial to help keep power grid in shape
Melbourne Airport will be part of a major trial to shift energy demand from peak times and use renewable power when it is more abundant to put downward pressure on the electricity grid.
World
Palestinian women and youths to be swapped for Israeli hostages
Israel’s justice ministry published a list of 300 names of Palestinian prisoners in what is the first small step towards peace in the most violent ruction of the 75-year-old Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
Opinion
I was 12 when JFK was assassinated. Here’s what I saw
Bruce Wolpe
Senior fellow at the United States Studies Centre and former political staffer
Europe’s central bank sounds a warning on the world’s empty offices
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
I’m a lucky Boomer, but this summer, I’m masquerading as a Millennial
Jenna Price
Columnist and academic
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Property
Our eight favourite luxury homes for sale right now
We’ve rounded up our favourite luxury listings, from a stunning inner-city conversion to a home on the best street in Australia.
Has Melbourne’s property market just reached a tipping point?
Several economists predict property prices to keep rising, but one has broken ranks with a warning on the outlook.
Good Food
Lifestyle
The red queens: Kate and Camilla’s royal power moves
Barbie pink is passé with a new colour dominating the royal wardrobes and the red carpet.
Culture
Fistfights, boos and faffing around: Was this the worst gig ever?
Whenever Brian Jonestown Massacre play, the unpredictable is always a chance. But no one expected the rock and roll wrestling they delivered on Tuesday night.
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Sport
School’s out: Where your AFL draftees attended
There was a sizeable bump in activity in Emmanuel College’s staff WhatsApp group across the past few days. The Warrnambool Catholic school was abuzz in anticipation ahead of the AFL draft.
Australian PGA LIVE updates: Smith, Scott, Leishman tee off at Royal Queensland
We’ll be focusing on the group featuring Cameron Smith, Robert Macintyre and Min Woo Lee as golf’s Australian swing for 2023 gets under way on Thursday morning.
‘Pretty odd’: Why Australia’s World Cup champions won’t get a traditional celebration
Australia’s victorious cricketers will have to wait for a reunion to toast the World Cup triumph together on home soil, as the international schedule denies them the full public celebrations afforded to their predecessors.
Dumped Hawks defender finds new home as Demons welcome father-son
Former Hawthorn utility Emerson Jeka is now a Cat, Melbourne have another father-son selection and former Port Adelaide defender Riley Bonner also found a new club at the AFL rookie and pre-season drafts on Wednesday.
‘If he plays it’ll be a miracle’: Party boy Head unlikely for T20 clash
Australian captain Pat Cummins has arrived back in Sydney after the World Cup as Mitch Marsh cast doubt over Travis Head’s availability for the team’s first T20 against India.
Violent clash between police, fans delays Brazil-Argentina clash
Locals and Argentinian fans started fighting during the playing of the national anthems prompting the Brazilian police, armed with night sticks, to charge the visiting contingent.
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Horse racing
Cranbourne fights back after Flemington’s bid to snatch race meeting
The CEO of the Cranbourne Turf Club has criticised a Victoria Racing Club pitch to take over Cranbourne Cup day, saying that holding more meetings at Flemington would just be groundhog day and not attract new fans to racing.
Have Your Say
Your club-by-club guide to all the picks made in the draft
There were bolters and sliders, pick swaps, and fairytale stories across the two nights of the 2023 AFL draft. Here are each club’s selections and how they fit into your club’s plans.
