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Brittany Higgins a ‘broken soul’, mother tells Lehrmann defamation case
Kelly Higgins told the Federal Court that her daughter’s alleged sexual assault was her “worst nightmare” as a mother.
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Courts
Daylesford driver ignored nine blood sugar warnings before crash killed five, court hears
The minutes before the Daylesford hotel tragedy have been detailed for the first time, as police opposed bail for the 66-year-old driver.
Stokes capitulates in fight over costs of Roberts-Smith defamation battle
The move will prevent communications between the former soldier’s lawyers and his chief supporters at Seven from being made public.
Live
VCE
Almost half of Scotch College pupils got 90 or more; Thousands of students gain a different kind of VCE certificate
Students across the state have been able to access their results since 7am. Some have been pleasantly surprised, some are downright ecstatic and others are copping it on the chin.
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Loading‘Screaming’ councillor to be suspended for bullying two staff members
A western suburbs councillor who bullied two workers is to be suspended for four months after being found to have engaged in serious misconduct.
Triple-zero delay ‘eliminated’ Preston father’s chance of survival
Nick Panagiotopoulos, who died following a lengthy delay connecting to Victoria’s triple-zero service, hadn’t yet gone into cardiac arrest the first time he called for an ambulance.
Recipe collection
Baking
Berry good bakes: The great cake countdown of 2023, numbers 25-15 revealed
Who will be this year’s star baker? Catch up on our annual recipe advent calendar countdown so far.
Analysis
EPL
‘Never going to be smooth’: Why bumpy ride is just normal service on the Ange train
His teams may play at breakneck speed, but Ange Postecoglou takes his time when it comes to discussing, and implementing, his football philosophy.
This ‘musical genius and total freak’ sure knows how to put on a show
This wrap of shows around Melbourne includes Caroline Polachek, Zach Bryan, Kraftwerk, Handel’s Messiah, Maria Callas: A Concert in Hologram and more.
Opinion
Pharmaceuticals
Birth of $9b pharmacy group is just what the doctor ordered
It has a bunch of hurdles to jump and won’t be without its detractors, but for investors it will be something of a white whale.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
Phase-out of fossil fuels to be decided in next 24 hours: Bowen
Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen said Australia and like-minded countries are still facing opposition as they seek to secure a phase-out of fossil fuels.
Call for a fresh face to lead Democrats as poll predicts Trump win
Joe Biden’s satisfaction rating has plunged to a record low with just 37 per cent of those surveyed saying they were content with his performance.
‘He is really important’: Cripps backs favourite son in selection squeeze
Carlton skipper Patrick Cripps says versatility is the key for a third-generation Blue to win senior selection, coming as the superstar midfielder revealed the one word he does not want uttered this season.
Pies great backs big change to concussion rules after Tuck inquest
Nathan Buckley backed a call to cut the number of full-contact training sessions saying it was achievable without harming football programs.
Breaking
AFLW
AFLW champion to combine Seven commentary with new coaching gig
After just one season out of her playing career, Daisy Pearce has landed a senior coaching role at West Coast Eagles for 2024.
Morry Schwartz resigns as chair of Schwartz Media, says Gaza coverage not a factor
The veteran publisher says there are “lots of reasons” for his decision to step aside from day-to-day operations.
How Israel secretly made sure Hamas got millions of dollars a month
The Hamas-run Gaza Strip received billions of dollars over a decade. Israeli intelligence officials now believe that the money had a role in the success of the October 7 attacks.
Japan’s unspoilt, smallest island is stunningly beautiful
What Shikoku lacks in big-ticket attractions, it makes up for with intact culture.
Victoria
Driver killed after V/Line train collides with truck at Geelong
Police say the truck became stuck on the level crossing at North Shore.
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Melbourne emergency
Fire breaks out at Kooyong tennis club weeks before Australian Open stars arrive
Firefighters have extinguished a fire that broke out in an air conditioning unit at one of Australia’s most prestigious tennis venues.
Fears Yoorrook commission will fail Indigenous Victorians
Victorian First Peoples are concerned the truth commission will fail to meet its brief after scaling up its inquiries into health, education and housing injustice with just 18 months to go.
Grindr ready to promote HIV self tests in plan to eradicate the virus
A federal government report encouraging the widespread use of HIV self tests has been hailed as an opportunity to eradicate the virus by 2030.
Remi had loving parents, a birth certificate. But he was not considered a person
Remi Matthew Aldridge died in a car crash that catastrophically injured his mother and killed a little girl – but under Victorian law, he was not considered a human being.
Politics
The government’s budget has the same problem as yours – interest rates
Borrowing costs will overtake the NDIS as the fastest-growing area of federal government spending this financial year.
Business
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Mergers & acquisitions
Chemist Warehouse, Sigma to merge, creating $8.8 billion titan
Chemist Warehouse plans to list on the Australian Securities Exchange through a merger with Amcal owner Sigma Healthcare.
World
An exercise bike and a prison cell: The trial of Imran Khan
As Pakistan’s team readies for a Test series in Australia, the World Cup-winning captain and former PM faces the contest of his life.
Opinion
Israel is increasingly portrayed as the villain. Some perspective, please
George Brandis
Former high commissioner to the UK and federal attorney-general
Lehrmann case brings home the risks of suing for a court victory
Nick McKenzie
Investigative reporter
How to overcome anxiety and nail your next job interview
Shadé Zahrai
Careers contributor
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Property
Couple forks out $4.59 million for luxury Glen Iris home
The couple muscled out two other bidders to win the keys to the home at auction, all who wanted to buy near some of Melbourne’s most sought-after schools.
Expats buy Port Melbourne pad sight unseen for $2.34 million
The couple had never set foot inside the three-bedroom apartment, but that didn’t deter them from bidding big on the home across from the beach.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Sophie Shaw: ‘People have judged me for having many partners since my marriage split’
The 33-year-old broke up with her husband, Jaryd Cachia, after she began falling in love with women.
Culture
Twelve titles to delight the littlest readers this Christmas
Frances Atkinson picks 12 books for the youngest readers.
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Sport
‘All you’ll be remembered for’: Alex Carey’s post-Bairstow mission
Travis Head believes Stuart Broad’s sledge “that’s all you’ll be remembered for” will not have aged well by the time Alex Carey hangs up his gloves
Buckley backs big change to concussion rules after Tuck inquest
Improved rules around full contact training, independent medical staff and an increase in the number of professionals who can remove players from the field have been recommended by the state coroner.
Breaking
AFLW
Daisy Pearce to combine Seven commentary with new coaching gig
After just one season out of her playing career, the AFLW champion has landed a senior coaching role at West Coast Eagles for 2024.
‘I’ve got no dramas’: Lyon extends olive branch to Johnson
Nathan Lyon has extended his hand to Mitchell Johnson ahead of the Perth Test against Pakistan, declaring their bond from the 2013-14 Ashes series is unbroken
‘He is really important’: Cripps backs favourite son in selection squeeze
Carlton skipper Patrick Cripps says versatility is the key for a third-generation Blue to win senior selection, coming as the superstar midfielder revealed the one word he does not want uttered this season.
No Nick, no worries: Rafa and the super mums will make crowds flock to Open
Nick Kyrgios will miss the Australian Open for a second straight year, but fear not, there are plenty of other compelling stories to follow at next month’s grand slam in Melbourne.
‘That pitch was unsafe’: Big Bash game in Geelong abandoned in ‘ridiculous’ scenes
Play was called off after 6.5 overs in a Big Bash game between the Melbourne Renegades and Perth Scorchers in Geelong on Sunday night due to a dangerous pitch.
Have Your Say
‘Justin’s over it and loves the Australian team’. Do Perth cricket fans feel the same?
WA cricket fans are more parochial than most. At this week’s Test match we’ll learn if they’ve finally forgiven the national team for the axing of their favourite son Justin Langer, and heeded his call get behind Pat Cummins’ men.
