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The Melbourne suburbs where property owners are selling at a loss
Most property sellers make a profit, but some quick flippers or owners who picked the wrong suburbs are getting caught out.
Reynolds’ chief of staff contacted ASIO director-general about Lehrmann, court told
Bruce Lehrmann’s high-stakes defamation case against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson is expected to conclude on Friday.
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Mass shooting
Prague university shooting leaves 14 dead, multiple wounded
Officials didn’t suggest a motive but said the 24-year-old shooter, a student, had no links to international terrorism.
‘Ridiculous and offensive’: Why a council banned Christmas gifts for kindergarten teachers
One inner-city Melbourne council is worried about the perils of preschool presents – but childcare workers and parents aren’t rapt.
Giuliani files for bankruptcy with $225 million in debt
The former Trump lawyer and NYC mayor, who still hosts a daily radio show, owes millions to the tax office, two Georgian election workers and his own lawyer.
More than 570,000 people in Gaza are starving because of war: UN
The extent of the population’s hunger eclipsed even the near-famines in Afghanistan and Yemen of recent years, according to figures in a new report.
The $6m renovation that has made this Melbourne eatery one of Australia’s best
If you’re looking for splashy views and showstopping food, these are the 10 best waterfront restaurants from across the country.
How to avoid Christmas weight gain – and still indulge
With a little creative thinking, you can still have your Christmas cake and eat it this festive season
Who is the AFL’s new CEO? Test your 2023 Melbourne news knowledge
How well do you remember the news that made headlines in Melbourne and Victoria this year? Test your knowledge with Stephen Brook’s weekly quiz.
Khawaja charged over human rights statement in first Test
Usman Khawaja has been charged for wearing a black armband to express his solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza during the first Test in Perth.
Opinion
Refugees
Has Europe finally found a solution to its migration crisis?
Politicians are under intense pressure to impose hardline policies to deal with a rising tide of boat arrivals as European voters swing to the right.
Latika Bourke
Journalist
How a jogging accident saved Andrew’s life – from lung cancer
Lung cancer used to be rare among non-smokers, but that’s changing. Andrew Ure, who has never smoked, was diagnosed after he broke his arm.
A secret practice match, green tops and injuries: Pakistan’s quest to put on a Boxing Day show
So worried are the Pakistanis that they are underdone for the Boxing Day Test they have hastily arranged a two-day practice game at Junction Oval behind closed doors.
‘You’ve got school in the morning’: 16-year-old lights up World Darts Championship
The teenager celebrated with a kebab and a Coke after a remarkable win.
Police probe disgraced jockey Danny Nikolic after confrontation on busy road
Video of the incident shows Nikolic getting out of his car while stopped at traffic lights to confront a man who had served him the court documents.
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ABC
Communications minister critical of ABC board process to appoint David Anderson in 2019
Michelle Rowland says cabinet guidelines stipulate that full-time chief executive roles, including the top jobs at the ABC, SBS, and Australia Post require the prime minister’s approval.
Online shopping, data hacks and organised criminals fuel 36 per cent rise in card fraud
Australians lost a record $677.5 million to payment fraud in the 2023 financial year, prompting yet more warnings against phishing scams.
‘Everything is over. Ciao!’ Death of a salesman loved by a city
Francesco “Franco” Cozzo sailed into Melbourne in 1955, alone and with not a word of English. This week he died aged 88, a family man, a migrant success story and household name.
CHRISTMAS 2023
Explainer
What do Caesar, Saturn and Britain’s Factory Act have to do with Christmas?
Behind the tinsel, there’s a cornucopia of customs and layers of legend in the festive season. What are some of them?
Opinion
Ten overseas Christmas traditions Australia should adopt
We have Carols by Candlelight; cold prawns on a hot Christmas Day; the Boxing Day Test – but surely we could use a few more?
Ben Groundwater
Travel writer
Victoria
Robberies, burglaries, theft: Crimes committed by children up in Victoria
New statistics show that the number of offences committed by children aged 10 to 13 increased by 33.1 per cent over the past year.
Jumping castle ‘not properly secured’ before gust killed six children
A jumping castle at the centre of the Hillcrest Primary School tragedy was allegedly tethered at four of its eight anchorage points when it became airborne.
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Development
Big build or housing crisis? Victoria has to choose, industry says
Victoria’s goal of 80,000 new homes a year won’t be achieved while the state’s Big Build projects are driving up the cost of materials and workers, industry figures warn.
‘Heartbreaking’: Student’s death after school trip a ‘preventable tragedy’
A coroner found the failures of Melbourne’s Kilvington Grammar school and World Challenge Expeditions contributed to the death of 16-year-old Lachlan Cook in 2019.
The moment actor Madeleine West confronted her abuser in court
Former plumber Peter Vincent White, 73, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison over the depraved sexual abuse of seven children dating back to the 1970s.
See & Do
★★★★
Emma Stone’s feminist ‘Frankenstein’s monster’ is extraordinary
Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos is so at ease with the language of cinema that he can produce wonders with it.
A Booker-winning vision of Ireland in the grip of totalitarianism
Paul Lynch’s novel presents its political context from the perspective of Eilish, whose trade unionist husband has been arrested for his activities.
Politics
Judge says parts of Higgins, Lehrmann evidence ‘simply can’t be accepted’
Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation case against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson has entered its final days, as the judge provided an insight into his thinking about the case.
Business
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World markets
ASX set to rise as Wall Street rebounds; $A jumps
Wall Street is clawing back some of its sharp loss from the prior day, which was its first major step backward since a rally began in late October.
World
Opinion
Refugees
Has Europe finally found a solution to its migration crisis?
Politicians are under intense pressure to impose hardline policies to deal with a rising tide of boat arrivals as European voters swing to the right.
Latika Bourke
Journalist
Opinion
The danger that could send sharemarkets tumbling
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
We’re facing a debate as divisive as the Voice. Can we keep this one civil?
Lisa Visentin
Federal Political Reporter
A terrorist threat? Possibly, but Benbrika was rightly freed
Rodger Shanahan
Middle East and security analyst
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Property
Adult kids still living at home? Send them this
How much does it cost to get a rental in a convenient location these days and where can you get a better deal by sharing with friends?
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Melbourne luxury property
Fixer-upper fetches $40 million-plus, smashing the bayside house price record
A new trophy home or stunning project could be in the making after a beachfront block with views for days and scope to rebuild found a buyer.
Good Food
Lifestyle
It’s never too late to lift: Older people can still build muscle mass
A new study shows that older bodies can still increase muscle size, strength and mobility.
Culture
Timothee Chalamet and Hugh Grant put the ‘sexiness back into chocolate’
Director Paul King has brought together two of the screen’s favourite leading men - Timothee Chalamet and Hugh Grant.
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Sport
Khawaja charged by ICC, seeks permission to continue ‘human rights’ message
Usman Khawaja has been charged for wearing a black armband to express his solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza during the first Test in Perth.
A secret practice match, green tops and injuries: Pakistan’s quest to put on a Boxing Day show
So worried are the Pakistanis that they are underdone for the Boxing Day Test they have hastily arranged a two-day practice game at Junction Oval behind closed doors.
Testing times: Why Australia should be worried about NSW’s cricket problem
With six players in the Australian men’s Test team, NSW’s shopfront window is full. But the stock on the floor is running bare and has been for several years. How big a concern is it for the national team?
Sixers’ England star banned for intimidating umpire
Tom Curran was charged with a code of conduct breach after an umpire allegedly had to take evasive action to avoid a collision before a game against the Hurricanes.
Police probe disgraced jockey Danny Nikolic after confrontation on busy road
Video of the incident shows Nikolic getting out of his car while stopped at traffic lights to confront a man who had served him the court documents.
Terror leader facing lifetime ban from entering MCG
Convicted terrorist Abdul Nacer Benbrika is not permitted to enter the MCG, with plans in place to ban him from the venue for life.
‘Stupid’: Boon admits regret over infamous 52-beer flight
David Boon has long described teammates’ account of his infamous 52-beer flight to England as a fairytale. But he has admitted on a podcast that he regrets the incident.
Have Your Say
Christmas comes early: Why a rare India Test tour has Australia’s spinners licking their lips
Alyssa Healy’s team are the first Australian team to tour over Christmas since 1969, and the chance to play red-ball cricket on a spinning Mumbai pitch has Australia’s bowlers feeling festive.
