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Defamation
Watch: Lehrmann says his mind is blank as cross-examination continues
The former Liberal political staffer is being cross-examined forensically about his recollections of the night Brittany Higgins alleges he raped her in Parliament House.
Opinion
Housing affordability
The dirty little secret that keeps Australian housing wildly unaffordable
Home owners may express sympathy for renters priced out of the market, but the truth is that they like owning expensive real estate – and don’t want it to get cheaper.
Alan Kohler
Contributor
Why Melbourne is so often a healthy place to get sick
If you become ill, which global city will take the best care of you? While Melburnians have their fair share of medical challenges, our health system is extremely good at keeping us alive.
Tony Wright’s Column
Daniel Andrews
The great Daniel Andrews golfing hoo-hah: A case of inter-course envy?
A golf club revolt to settle a pandemic score, or a matter of Mornington Peninsula conservatives in seething disbelief at Daniel Andrews’ political success?
Analysis
Naked City
Enough of the Maseratis and holiday houses. Why lawyers need to embrace change
What the overwhelming majority of lawyers fail to see is that the biggest failing in the justice system is ... lawyers.
Exclusive
The Dust of Death
The stone benchtop ad that found its way into a major US lawsuit
Lawyers suing engineered stone manufacturers in the United States are extremely interested in the campaign run in Australia.
Opinion
Household debt
I may be middle-class, but I’m starting to feel the pinch
As costs have risen, I can no longer afford the oysters and designer linens. It feels like I’m in the midst of genteel poverty.
Kate Halfpenny
Regular columnist
Yes, ‘Australian sushi’ exists. Get over it, argues Adam Liaw
An Aussie woman was called a “coloniser” for opening a NY shop selling Australian sushi. But Adam Liaw says it’s very much a thing – and anyone who disagrees simply hasn’t done their homework.
10 beach towns that are better than Byron
Byron Bay may get the headlines, but there are many more beach towns out there with far less traffic, and much lower prices.
Once touted as the next Tiger Woods, this father-of-six is an unshakably happy guy
When Aaron Baddeley won two Australian Opens as a teenager, the world said he’d be golf’s next superstar.
‘Blade Runner’ killer Oscar Pistorius could be paroled on Friday
The South African former Olympic athlete convicted of shooting dead his girlfriend in 2013 will find out if he will be released after spending almost a decade in prison.
Death of boy, 6, flung from Rye carnival ride was preventable: coroner
A coroner has recommended sweeping changes to Victorian carnival ride safety after the death of Eugene Mahauariki in 2017.
Taiwan says Australian warship sailed through Taiwan Strait
The Taiwan Strait is the sensitive and narrow waterway that separates the democratically governed island from China.
What we know about the Israel-Hamas deal
A deal for a temporary ceasefire is expected to go into effect on Friday. Here’s a closer look at the agreement and how it’s expected to play out.
Why this newly relocated Kew restaurant is not doing the ‘P word’
Moving to clean and contemporary digs after 13 years, this Kew favourite is offering comforting Italian cooking. But one dish definitely won’t be on the menu.
Opinion
Work therapy
My colleague acts completely irrationally. How can I work with them?
Dealing with a colleague who is relentlessly contrarian can be a tough ask, but in the end it’s a job best left to your manager.
Jonathan Rivett
Freelance writer
SEE AND DO
A final gift of brilliance from the late Hilary Mantel
This posthumous collection of writing from the great novelist who died last year is another example of her literary prowess.
Heavy is the head that watches the cringe new season of The Crown
As royalist propaganda, The Crown used to be fun and silly. But its new season is, frankly, disgusting.
Victoria
The Melbourne developments gathering dust on planning minister’s desk
The pile of major decisions - worth billions of dollars - is mounting, frustrating developers, businesses and residents.
Analysis
AI
The Melburnian in a tug-of-war with ousted-and-reinstated Altman over Open AI
The Australian altruist involved in the decision to remove CEO Sam Altman from the company may have been motivated by a desire to keep AI safe.
Department secretary told not to tell his minister about Comm Games fiasco
Department secretary Tim Ada said he didn’t inform minister Harriet Shing that lawyers had been called in because Victoria’s top public servant Jeremi Moule instructed him not to.
This new suburb is due to house 20,000 more people, but something’s missing
The redevelopment around Arden Station will become a new inner-city suburb, but locals fear it could repeat the mistakes of nearby Docklands.
This suburb is being stripped of shops. The council is trying to stop the exodus
Three Williamstown restaurants shut up shop on the same weekend, and a fourth went a week later. But there are ideas to revitalise the area’s ailing shopping strips.
Politics
Make it free, keep it simple: Childcare fix to get parents into workforce
Providing fully subsidised childcare three days a week for low-income families would provide a serious workforce boost.
Business
Updated
Scams
‘War on scams’: Australian banks to name-check money transfers
Australian banks will block customers from transferring money if there is a name listed by the sender that does not match the details of the recipient.
World
Protesters take to Dublin street after knife attack injured three children
Police said more than 400 officers including many in riot gear, were deployed in the city centre to contain the unrest, which they said was “caused by a small group of thugs”.
Opinion
New leader, same old secrecy. Didn’t Albanese promise to shine a light?
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
Don’t mention the war? Allan doesn’t have a choice
Annika Smethurst
State Political Editor
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Property
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?
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.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Where are the bulges? Kim Kardashian plays it safe with men’s underwear
After transforming women’s underwear drawers, Kardashian’s brand Skims has its sights set on men.
Culture
The (drag) queen of her own empire: Trixie Mattel
The alter ego of Brian Firkus, Trixie Mattel is one of the world’s most successful drag artists.
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Opinion
Cricket World Cup
Stop the hate for one-dayers; meaningless matches are cricket’s big problem
If Australia’s World Cup victory in Ahmedabad proved anything other than the greatness of the current team, it was that 50-over cricket has many enduring virtues.
Daniel Brettig
The Age chief cricket writer
Australian PGA LIVE updates: Smith out to fight back as Luck makes hole-in-one
Australia’s No.1 golfer will be out to atone for an opening round to forget at Royal Queensland, where unheralded Spaniard Joel Moscatel was a shock leader.
‘Immense and unmatched’: Caroline Wilson honoured for outstanding contribution to journalism
Legendary sports journalist and former Age chief football writer Caroline Wilson has been honoured at the 68th annual Walkley Awards for her outstanding contribution to journalism.
From being the next Tiger Woods to being happy with himself
When Aaron Baddeley won two Australian Opens as a teenager, the world said he’d be golf’s next superstar.
Blistering Inglis century in vain as India beat Australia in final-over thriller
Josh Inglis smashed Australia’s joint-fastest century in Twenty20 Internationals before Suryakumar Yadav powered India to a two-wicket victory in a thrilling series opener.
Magpie millions: Collingwood scores $6m premiership-year profit
The Magpies have had a bumper year financially, off the back of a mighty premiership win, record membership and playing in a large share of the AFL’s biggest blockbuster games.
Analysis
AFLW
All guns blazing: The battles that will decide who plays in the AFLW grand final
This weekend we will see some of the best football in the short history of the AFLW competition. Here is what it’s going to take for each team to reach the grand final.
Have Your Say
Why golf is sinking from drinking and driving
Is getting hammered at the golf really the sport’s future?
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
