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Alleged Russian gangster charged after $1m cash, explosives seized in Melbourne
Three men – including a 49-year-old Albert Park man who is allegedly part of a Russian organised crime gang – have been charged in relation to seized explosives and cash.
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Music festivals
‘Inconclusive is enough’: On the ground with Victoria’s low-key pill testers
The debate on testing party drugs is just restarting in Victoria, but some people are already doing the work at festivals.
Director Dan: Andrews tees up his next career move
The retired premier has put aside the golf clubs and taken his first steps into the private sector, registering two new companies as the sole director.
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Australian Open
More Aussies exit, Purcell and Thompson out; Alcaraz in control
Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Swiatek, Jelena Ostapenko and Victoria Azarenka are in action on day seven of the Australian Open, as Australia’s doubles duos also fight to advance.
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Australia has a proud history in doubles - think of the Woodies, the Super Macs, and more recently the Special Ks. Who will be the latest Australian pair to ride the wave?
Jelena Dokic on abuse and resilience, body positivity and trolls
In a revealing podcast interview for Good Weekend Talks, former world No.4 tennis player Jelena Dokic opens up about the abuse she suffered at the hands of her father, her battles with online trolls, and the fight for body positivity.
Teens in booster seats: Australia’s road safety laws need to change, experts warn
A horror start to the year on Australia’s roads and a widening gap between “what is legal and what is safe” has prompted calls for review.
The suburban showdown brewing in battler heartland
This bayside suburb is having a moment in the sun, with a byelection due in March and big plans brewing for its city centre. But not everyone is happy.
The suburbs where homes are selling within two weeks of being listed
Homes in certain leafy neighbourhoods are being snapped up within a fortnight of going on the market – but specific amenities are key to achieving that speed.
‘He should know better’: How do you cover, if at all, a Danish royal scandal?
Denmark has traditionally respected the privacy of its royal family. But now with King Frederik and Queen Mary on the throne things could be about to change.
Britain forced to import $5 billion of electricity from Europe
Electricity was brought in via the growing network of interconnector cables designed to boost the collective resilience and energy security of neighbouring countries.
To explore the less predictable side of Europe, this is the way to do it
From vineyards to dramatic cliffs to Soviet-era villages with each bend of the river, this is a cruise guaranteed to open your eyes and your mind.
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Industrial relations
Boasting equity at work while laying off hundreds? Pull the other one
Diversity and equality are not unworthy goals, but I question why anyone would take seriously the sententious content on organisations’ websites.
Jim Bright
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Five one-tray roast chooks (with bonus juicy vegetables) to make this weekend
Prop your chicken on a bed of veg and let the cooking juices flow down below.
Veteran actors play teenagers in a show that is both comedic and poignant
This wrap of shows includes Seventeen; Dog Man: The Musical; Neil Gaiman and FourPlay; Peter Cat Recording Co.; Hope Hunt and the Ascension into Lazarus; and more.
The ‘internet’s boyfriends’ Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal on love, loneliness and online adoration
The Irish actors best known for Fleabag and Normal People play lovers in the heartbreaking drama All of Us Strangers.
After a marriage breakdown, even a walk to the mailbox was worth celebrating
When Dr Gina Cleo discovered her husband was having an affair, she fell apart. A commitment to new, tiny habits helped her rebuild her life.
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‘Feels different this time’: De Minaur storms into fourth round as Hunter’s fairytale run ends
Alex de Minaur has become the first Australian man since Lleyton Hewitt to reach at least the fourth round of the Australian Open in three consecutive years.
Straight sets over rising star just what the doctor ordered for sniffly Djokovic
Novak Djokovic had two irritations, a fluent opponent and a runny nose. In the end, he wiped them both.
Victoria
Chunks weighing 60kg could fall off Forum Theatre: report
Heritage Victoria has issued Marriner Group, which purchased the historic theatre in 1996, a show cause notice noting concerns about the crumbling facade.
‘Imagine not being able to have a beer watching a gig’: Music venues under threat
The owner of one East Brunswick venue said her liability insurance had skyrocketed from just under $3000 a year to almost $30,000 annually.
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Victoria Police
Police want more money to safeguard footy, festivals
The force is seeking hefty fee increases for attending major sports and festivals, but there are fears it will blow the budget for some smaller events.
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Schools
Ex-Carey students allege historical sex abuse, grooming by teachers
Former students from Carey Baptist Grammar have sought legal advice over allegations against three male teachers between the mid-1970s and early 1990s.
Man charged with murder after body found in Portland
Police arrested a 45-year-old man at the scene and launched a homicide probe.
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All of Us Strangers feels like a time-shifting, mysterious daydream
Memory and imagination are intertwined in director Andrew Haigh’s new film, starring Andrew Scott.
The old heads won’t like it, but Doja Cat would be the perfect Hottest 100 winner
The truth is, the countdown is better now than it has ever been.
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Cost of living
Albanese calls urgent caucus meeting on cost-of-living fixes
Labor MPs have been called to Canberra almost two weeks before parliament starts as the government works on energy subsidies and other proposals.
Business
Retail investors shun ASX for Wall Street as tech shares boom
Australian retail investors shunned the local bourse last year and turned to Wall Street — a trend that is unlikely to abate in 2024 amid the artificial intelligence craze and growing market consensus the United States will avoid a recession.
World
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Space
Japan spacecraft lands successfully on the moon but can’t generate solar power
Japan on Saturday became the fifth country to put a spacecraft on the moon, but the probe was not generating solar power, its space agency said.
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Malcolm Knox
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Labor’s light-bulb moment to ease cost-of-living crisis
David Crowe
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The once-booming Victorian tree-change towns where rents are at a discount
Rental growth in regional areas is slowing or falling as higher costs price out many tenants and some tree-changers return to the city.
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Title Deeds
Packer family transfers ownership of estate for $105m
It is expected to be good news for NSW government coffers as a family transfer at that price would ordinarily incur a stamp duty of $7.28 million.
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After a marriage breakdown, even a walk to the mailbox was worth celebrating
When Dr Gina Cleo discovered her husband was having an affair, she fell apart. A commitment to new, tiny habits helped her rebuild her life.
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Social media
Is it just me, or has social media started looking on the bright side?
Genevieve Novak
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Culture
Fans sue Madonna for starting concerts hours late
In a proposed class action, two plaintiffs in New York allege the singer’s advertised start times are “deceptive” and designed to boost ticket sales.
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Australian Open 2024 LIVE updates: More Aussies exit, Purcell and Thompson out; Alcaraz in control
Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Swiatek, Jelena Ostapenko and Victoria Azarenka are in action on day seven of the Australian Open, as Australia’s dynamic doubles duos also fight to advance.
Smith, Khawaja in spotlight as testing pink-ball Gabba Test looms
Usman Khawaja needs more concussion tests to be cleared to play in his home Test, while Steve Smith will face a pink ball under lights for the first time as a Test opening batsman.
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Australian cricket
Mission 2027: What the Australian Test side will look like in a new era
What will Australia’s Test team look like in 2027, the next time they take on tours of England and India, plus a World Cup?
Updated
Australian Open
‘Feels different this time’: De Minaur storms into fourth round as Hunter’s fairytale run ends
Alex de Minaur has become the first Australian man since Lleyton Hewitt to reach at least the fourth round of the Australian Open in three consecutive years.
Jelena Dokic on abuse and resilience, body positivity and trolls
In a revealing podcast interview for Good Weekend Talks, former world No.4 tennis player Jelena Dokic opens up about the abuse she suffered at the hands of her father, her battles with online trolls, and the fight for body positivity.
Analysis
Australian cricket
Why 17,000 spectators turned up to see 100 minutes of cricket
While Perth’s cavernous stadium offers the possibility of big crowds, Adelaide’s Test cricket appetite is genuine and lasting.
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Australian Diamonds
Netball Australia director secretly stepped down, new documents reveal
The Netball Australia director who chaired the sport during the Hancock Prospecting dispute quietly stood down from the sport’s board just three days after ex-CEO Kelly Ryan resigned.
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First Test player ratings: The Australian stars who shone and flopped
A comfortable victory for the hosts at Adelaide Oval was always expected, but there were winners and losers within the team.
Malcolm Conn
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