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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 buy a median priced house in Sydney has increased by about $90,000. Buyers would need to earn an extra $49,000 for a unit.

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

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The erudite columnist has given his Murdoch-owned former employer a serve in a candid interview.

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You may not be able to prevent it entirely, but there are many things you can do when drawing up a will to make contesting it difficult.

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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 has finished giving evidence in Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation case.

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

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus said legal advice made clear they could not consider a detainee’s criminal history when releasing them

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.

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?

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

Victorian Ombudsman Deborah Glass investigated whether the state’s public service has been undermined by the hiring of dozens of Labor operatives.

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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‘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

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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

Victorian secretary of the Department of Jobs, Skills, Industry and Regions Tim Ada (right).

“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

Former Strathbogie Shire Councillor Kristy Hourigan and Councillor Sally Hayes-Burke at the banks of the Seven Creek in Euroa. Strathbogie Shire Council has been suspended.

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

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 Amara (front) and Sahana have been taking additional classes for years to build their skills in areas such as English, maths and science.

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.

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Novak Djokovic.

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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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

Genevieve Gregson suffered a serious injury during competition at the Tokyo Games. Inset with her baby Archer.

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.

Mitchell Johnson and David Warner in happier times.

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.

Remy Siemsen tries to fend off Jessie Fleming at Starlight Stadium on Saturday.

‘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.

Feuding teammates Mitchell Johnson and David Warner.

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.

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David Warner leaps in celebration after reaching 200. He retired hurt after seizing up with cramp shortly afterwards.

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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