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‘Looking over their shoulders’: Dreyfus asked to investigate undercover police safety
A powerful parliamentary committee has asked the attorney-general to examine the treatment of undercover police.
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Health minister ‘deeply concerned’ by podiatric surgery revelations amid industry push for Medicare funding
A joint investigation by The Age and 60 Minutes revealed patients around the country have been left deformed and feeling misled about the qualifications of podiatric surgeons.
Bus-only lanes touted as a quick fix for Melbourne’s traffic gridlock
More than a third of Melburnians have never caught a bus, put off by slow and complex routes, infrequent services and limited operating hours – even though 80 per cent of people live within 400 metres of a stop.
How much of a pay rise you’d need to buy a house
The income needed to afford a typical house has soared by tens of thousands of dollars since interest rate rises began – but home buyers have found a workaround.
Australian school students years behind in key subject
Concerning academic results have emerged for the nation and Victoria, where the proportion of low performers in maths has hit 26 per cent – the highest on record.
Ali Moore lands full-time Drive gig as ABC Melbourne locks in 2024 line-up
ABC Radio Melbourne manager Dina Rosendorff says the 2024 line-up reflects a concerted effort to listen and respond to audience feedback.
‘Like a toddler’: Departing Gideon Haigh lashes The Australian
The erudite columnist has given his Murdoch-owned former employer a serve in a candid interview.
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‘I just bawled my eyes out’: When the Matildas’ goalie confronted her diagnosis
Mackenzie Arnold talks candidly about keeping her cool on the pitch, pay in female sport – and her gnarliest injury.
Brittany Higgins, her Bumble date and the line between perception and reality
On day three of her cross-examination, Higgins moved into fulmination.
Senate speeds through lock-up laws after child sex ringleader charged, Plibersek lashes Greens, Coalition
The Senate has waved through tough new laws after a man who ran a child sex ring in Victoria has become the third former immigration detainee to face court on fresh charges.
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Extremist West Bank settlers to be barred from US
President Joe Biden and other senior US officials have warned repeatedly that Israel must act to stop violence by Israeli settlers against Palestinians in the West Bank.
What happens when a sex worker and a choreographer join forces?
The Read is a collaboration between Amrita Hepi and Tilly Lawless which looks to explore the link between art and erotic power.
Senior bureaucrats in spotlight as Ombudsman’s key public service findings due
The public service union has urged the state ombudsman not to recommend restricting workers’ political rights, ahead of a report into politicisation of top government bureaucrats.
Forget chicken or pasta. This is the special meal you should order on a flight
As a frequent traveller, I’ve grown tired of the typical gruel they feed us on long-haul flights. So, will that be the chicken or the pasta? I will no longer accept either.
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Qatar
‘How dare we?’: Australian woman says gender part of reason Qatar Airways won’t apologise
Three years after they were strip-searched on the tarmac, Anna and four other women are pressing their case in court.
Should tennis take on footy? Who can beat Novak? Australian greats have their say
We asked Sam Stosur, Paul McNamee, Wayne Arthurs and Sam Groth about some of the biggest issues in tennis. They didn’t always agree.
Booze, boats and budgets: Your work Christmas party questions answered
It’s officially party season and Dr Kirstin Ferguson has some timely and helpful advice to share.
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Kooyong president warns against ‘inappropriate comments’ as accounting giant probes millions in losses
Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club has appointed Grant Thornton, the same firm that investigated Hillsong Church’s financials, to investigate losses.
Andrews gave direction not to inform Games minister, inquiry hears
“This, I think, has been the only time I’ve had a conversation like the one that I had,” Department of Jobs secretary Tim Ada said.
‘Awful’: Victorian council suspended, administrator appointed
A new report into Strathbogie Shire’s woes highlights evidence that some councillors were regularly not reading their meeting papers and were “sometimes unwilling to perform the role of councillor”.
Moira Deeming launches defamation case against John Pesutto
The ousted Liberal MP on Tuesday filed defamation proceedings against the state opposition leader in the Federal Court.
Class isn’t over when the bell rings for these high school students
Sisters Sahana and Amara have been attending extra tutoring sessions in English, maths and science. They are among a rising number of students seeking an academic edge.
Politics
Senate speeds through new lock-up laws after child sex ringleader charged
The new laws will allow judges to decide if criminals released from immigration detention still pose a risk to the community and should be locked up again.
Business
Warning on risks as buy now, pay later surges
The Bank for International Settlements has warned that rapid global growth in buy now, pay later (BNPL) services could create risks in the financial system.
World
No more Aussie dollars to fund overseas fossil fuel projects
Australia has taken a major step on the path towards the phase-out of fossil fuels, joining 39 nations in a commitment to end international finance for climate polluting projects.
Opinion
Take the long view on immigration, it might surprise you
Matt Wade
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The High Court ruling issue has moved beyond legal theory to real life
David Crowe
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A century ago, it was predicted we’d work just 15 hours a week by 2030. What happened?
Shane Wright
Senior economics correspondent
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Our eight favourite luxury homes for sale right now
From a period residence to a futuristic home by the beach, we’ve rounded up our favourite luxury listings.
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.
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Should tennis take on footy? Who can beat Novak? Australian greats have their say
We asked Sam Stosur, Paul McNamee, Wayne Arthurs and Sam Groth about some of the biggest issues in tennis. They didn’t always agree.
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City life
Kooyong president warns members against ‘inappropriate comments’ to staff as accounting giant probes millions in losses
Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club has appointed Grant Thornton, the same firm that investigated Hillsong Church’s financials, to investigate its millions in losses
After three Olympics, this runner was physically broken. She says pregnancy fixed her
After tearing her Achilles tendon at the Tokyo Olympics, Genevieve Gregson had a baby and gave up the steeplechase. Now, she’s back as a marathon runner, and making a stunning charge towards Paris 2024.
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Australian cricket
Mitchell Johnson’s commentary role in doubt as fallout continues over Warner column
Former teammates of Mitchell Johnson, David Warner and George Bailey have expressed their disappointment at the latest fracture in the baggy green brotherhood as the speedster reveals texts that fuelled his fiery column.
‘They want to learn’: Gustavsson defends Matildas selections in Canada
A day before Australia’s second friendly in Vancouver, the coach says the inexperienced players who were thrashed on the weekend relished the experience.
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Test cricket
Why the Poms are loving the Johnson and Warner circus
Pass the gin and tonics, sit back and enjoy the show. There’s nothing us Brits like better than seeing our Aussie tormentors turn on each other.
Alan Tyers
Warner’s leap on brand as Toyota replaces Alinta on Australian shirt
Hybrid car manufacturer Toyota has replaced energy supplier Alinta on the shirts of the Australian men’s team.
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Johnson’s blow-up lays bare the divided 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.
