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Coalition surges as PM fumbles border security
Exclusive research shows a drop in personal support for Anthony Albanese from minus 6 to minus 11 percentage points.
PM reveals Victorian Labor MP Peta Murphy has died from cancer
Speaking to media through tears, Anthony Albanese said a short time ago Peta Murphy passed away at her home.
Want a day at the beach on the Mornington Peninsula? It could cost you $19.50
The council is rolling out paid parking across three foreshore car parks to increase revenue.
Opinion
Shipping
Why this photo is bad news for the global economy
Trouble is brewing on two of the world’s major shipping routes and the ramifications are already being felt around the globe.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
‘Only crooks wear balaclavas’: Police want neo-Nazi march ban
It comes after a group of neo-Nazis marched through Ballarat with a banner that said, “Australia is for the white man”.
Young couple outbids families for $5.018 million Hawthorn East home
The couple outbid two families and will move next door to the home’s original owners, after the vendors subdivided the block.
Start the year right: Best places for a holiday in January
Whether you’re after sun, snow or adventure, there’s a perfect destination for you to escape to at the start of the year.
The new iced coffee is fizzy, foamy − and might not even contain coffee
Melbourne cafes are racing to outdo each other with next-gen iced drinks. Plus five cool new iced coffees to try.
Go bananas! 20 things to do this summer in Melbourne and beyond
Now is the time to start planning your summer adventures. Whether you’re staying in town or hitting the road, consider this your cultural hit list for the next three months.
Opinion
EPL
Postecoglou silences critics as undermanned Spurs dare to deliver glorious draw
Given their predicament, there were calls for Spurs to apply the brake, shut up shop, park the bus, be more defensive. But, mate, that was never going to happen. Not with Ange Postecoglou in charge.
Jason Burt and Greg Wilcox
Fresh injury scare for Magpies, but premiers are as ‘hungry as ever’
Just days after Daniel McStay’s season ended before it started, the Magpies had a scare at training on Monday.
Opinion
Australian cricket
Mitchell Johnson is entitled to his opinion about David Warner – but he’s wrong
As a former fast bowler, Johnson should know you need to hit the mark when sending down a thunderbolt.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Corporate drama ends with Origin shareholders rejecting takeover bid
Australia’s largest super fund and other shareholders have dealt a heavy blow to Brookfield and EIG’s takeover of Origin Energy after 13 months of corporate drama.
Opinion
Tripologist
Will flights be cheaper next year? One factor says yes
Faced with $3000 fares for flights to Europe and well over $2000 for a return flight to the US, some travellers have had to re-think their holidays.
Michael Gebicki
The Tripologist
Opinion
Working from home
Getting back to the office comes at a cost, but who will pay?
The cost-of-living crisis may be a factor in getting workers back to the office. But are bosses blind to the push factors?
Ben Hamer
Futurist
Full-fat, low-sugar, high-protein and gelato: A dietitian rates eight types of ice-cream tubs
When it comes to your favourite icy scoop, which tub comes out on top? Susie Burrell breaks it down.
AFLW GRAND FINAL
Every player from the AFLW grand final rated
We rate every player and both coaches for their performances in a tense and pulsating AFLW grand final.
As it happened: North Melbourne Kangaroos versus Brisbane Lions
All is in readiness for the AFLW grand final. It’s North Melbourne versus the Brisbane Lions at Ikon Park in Melbourne.
Victoria
Ultra Tune boss claims recording of alleged assault of ex-girlfriend was sex tape
Sean Buckley’s lawyers have also accused Jennifer Cole of attempting to blackmail him by threatening to release the recording to media unless she received up to $16 million.
Big projects in danger of billions in budget blowouts
An Auditor-General’s report has detailed the major projects across the state at risk of running into the red.
Journalism heavyweight’s alien truth is right out there, say Skeptics
Celebrated reporter Ross Coulthart has a pool room full of awards, but his latest gong probably won’t make it to the mantelpiece.
What it’s like to ride through Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel
Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel will be running dress rehearsals by the middle of next year, with new footage showing what the journey will be like.
The $160m cost of not knocking down this city skyscraper
NAB’s former headquarters at 500 Bourke Street is a rarity in Melbourne, with the ageing skyscraper undergoing a facelift, instead of being knocked down and rebuilt.
Politics
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Political leadership
‘Every single teal seat’: Ley’s three-point plan for Libs to win next election
Deputy Liberal leader Sussan Ley has a plan to win back teal seats from the crossbench, saying voters have “moved on” from Scott Morrison.
Business
Homeowners in disaster-prone areas could dump cover, insurers warn
The insurance industry says almost 230,000 homes face a one-in-20 year flood risk, as it warns more people in disaster-prone areas could opt out of cover.
World
Three commercial ships hit by missiles in Houthi attack in Red Sea
The USS Carney, a Navy destroyer, had to come to the defence of the ships which Yemen’s Houthis said were linked to Israel.
Opinion
Three things your boss wants you to stop doing at work
Shelley Johnson
Careers contributor
I track my daughters with an app. Good parenting or weird?
Kerri Sackville
Columnist and author
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Property
Charming reno earns period home sellers $1.35m auction payday
The three-bedroom home’s ceiling sprung a small leak during the downpour on Saturday morning, but it didn’t deter the eventual buyers.
The Melbourne suburbs where home buyers get the most bang for their buck
Home buyers are chasing lifestyle goals and can make their budget stretch further if they know where to look.
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Lifestyle
It was Melbourne’s party of the year. This is what the guests were wearing
The prestigious NGV Gala welcomes the opening of NGV Triennial 2023, a collection of 75+ projects by 100 of the world’s leading artists and designers.
Culture
Making gravy: Why Australians are producing so many Christmas films
Ten festive movies since 2020 suggests Australia is becoming a new tinseltown.
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Fresh injury scare for Magpies, but premiers are as ‘hungry as ever’
Just days after Daniel McStay’s season ended before it started, the Magpies had a scare at training on Monday, but star recruit Lachie Schultz has no concerns about his new teammates’ desire for more success in 2024.
Analysis
Australian cricket
Johnson’s blow-up reflects the fractious Australian team he played in
The tone of Mitchell Johnson’s weekend column said as much about his personal playing career as it did about the team he was critiquing.
Opinion
EPL
Postecoglou silences critics as undermanned Spurs dare to deliver glorious draw
Given their predicament, there were calls for Spurs to apply the brake, shut up shop, park the bus, be more defensive. But, mate, that was never going to happen. Not with Ange Postecoglou in charge.
Jason Burt and Greg Wilcox
‘Yes, we can’: How a jerry can fuelled the Lions’ belief in AFLW grand final
After they lost last season’s grand final at home, the Brisbane Lions went on a gruelling pre-season camp where the foundation for their 2023 success was laid.
Australia snap NZ’s record 41-game winning streak
The national women’s sevens side is already eyeing a tilt at Olympics gold after sisters Maddison and Teagan Levi starred in their triumph in Dubai.
Every player from the AFLW grand final rated
We rate every player and both coaches for their performances in a tense and pulsating AFLW grand final.
Australian women’s Open drought goes on as Minjee Lee charge falls short
Karrie Webb is the only Australian to win the Patricia Bridges Bowl since the turn of the century. Minjee Lee almost produced a remarkable rally to change that.
Have Your Say
Mitchell Johnson is entitled to his opinion about David Warner – but he’s wrong
As a former fast bowler, Johnson should know you need to hit the mark when sending down a thunderbolt.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
