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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Dozens of doctors reported to watchdog over Israel-Gaza social media posts
The bulk of the complaints have been anonymous, with the social media posts gathered from closed Facebook groups.
Republican Ron DeSantis ends presidential campaign and will endorse Trump
DeSantis’ announcement makes this week’s New Hampshire primaries a two-person race between former president Donald Trump and Nikki Haley.
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LGBTQ
A landmark new study might reveal how many Australians are gay
The landmark study reveals for the first time how many Australians identify as non-heterosexual and gender diverse and finds more than three-quarters of queer young people experienced abuse and maltreatment from authority figures.
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Australian Open
Tennis player girlfriend consoles de Minaur; Azarenka faces qualifier; Alcaraz, Kecmanovic’s Rocky connection
Former champion Azarenka takes on qualifier Yastremska, while world No.2 Alcaraz faces Serbia’s Kecmanovic on day 9 of the Australian Open.
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Alex de Minaur
‘Night and day a different player’: Why the future is bright for de Minaur
Alex de Minaur weathered big-hitting Andrey Rublev’s early storm to be within striking distance of the quarter-finals, but it wasn’t to be.
‘Real distress’: Mystery illness bugs Djokovic but there’s nothing sickly about his scoreline
The world No.1 looked far from fine except when hitting the ball, as he demolished another opponent and had some bad news for his rivals.
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Naked City
Roger Rogerson – crooked cop who could have been a great detective – dies at 83
He was brave, won many awards and became a human headline. He was also a thief, a liar and a murderer and has now died, aged 83.
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Australian cricket
World record-breaker Fraser-McGurk gets Australian call-up
Jake Fraser-McGurk has been handed his first Australian call-up as a replacement for the resting Glenn Maxwell for the ODI series against the West Indies.
How to do the ‘world’s healthiest’ Mediterranean diet (when you don’t live in the Med)
We can’t all live in Greece or Italy, but with a little planning and preparation we can eat like we do. Here’s how.
Luke McIlveen appointed executive editor of Nine’s metro mastheads
The founding editor of Daily Mail Australia and former editor-in-chief of news.com.au joins Nine next week to replace Tory Maguire.
Is it cheaper to book your flight directly with the airline?
It’s a question that comes up a lot: Should I book my air tickets through a real live travel agent, with an online travel agency or with the airline?
Mini Cooper clue in hunt for robbers wanted over crime family grave attack
Police have detailed a new clue in the hunt for two masked men who attempted to steal the body of crime family boss George Marrogi’s sister from a Preston crypt.
‘If something’s not working ... you change your mind’: Opposition dumps vow to back First Nations treaty process
Nationals leader Peter Walsh admitted the U-turn, saying the change was not made lightly.
Three arrested after death of man in Hampton East
A man in his 30s was found with critical injuries at a property on Sunday, with investigators working to establish what happened.
The young Australians who inherit millions – and use it to save the planet
What would you do if you had millions of dollars in family wealth at your disposal? The answer for some is obvious: tackle the climate crisis.
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Jobs
With home ownership out of reach, the workplace as we know it is dead
The capitalist promise was a hoax and young people have finally cottoned on. Now Labor and the Liberals must find a way forward for their new and old voter bases.
Sean Kelly
Columnist
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Funding
This Kiki case highlights the pitfalls of a ‘girls-only’ social club run by five men
There’s clearly something a bit strange about a service targeted at women, yet run predominantly by men. And it’s no surprise the company has copped a backlash.
Millie Muroi
Business Reporter
Australian Open
Novak concedes love actually can be a distraction
The French artiste had no hope against a near-faultless machine that just kept on winning until it seemed like a perfect scoreline might become a distraction.
Son of a gun: Cruz Hewitt lays it on the line in Open debut
The similarities were uncanny and impossible to ignore as Lleyton Hewitt’s 15-year-old son Cruz made his debut in the junior tournament at the Australian Open.
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Planning
Roadshow or sideshow? Experts sceptical of new Plan Victoria
The government’s growth strategy for the state has had many names – but not much implementation, some experts say.
Restaurant surcharges ‘running rampant’
One expert says unsuspecting diners are being “totally whacked” by the surcharges, while some eateries claim they are necessary.
Push for statue of ‘Flower Hunter’, a century after her art was derided by men
Ellis Rowan was a skilled and intrepid artist who defied convention. Supporters say she is the perfect subject for Melbourne’s next public statue.
Ballarat mother ‘screaming and crying’ in the street after baby’s death
Police are investigating the death of a two-month-old baby after the boy was found unresponsive at a suburban home in Ballarat’s west on Saturday night.
Director Dan: Andrews tees up his next career move
The former premier has put aside the golf clubs and taken his first steps into the private sector, registering two new companies as sole director.
Politics
Labor pledges help on energy costs to ease cost-of-living price pressures
Labor will promise more help on energy costs ahead of a meeting of federal MPs to consider cost-of-living relief, including new subsidies for household energy bills.
Business
Work from home tipped to stay despite weaker labour market
Data from Seek suggests flexible working conditions are likely to remain, but it may get more difficult for junior jobseekers expecting to be able to work from home.
World
Ukraine desperate for Australian coal to avoid Russia-caused blackouts
Kyiv says countries such as Australia were “maybe growing a bit tired” but that support for Ukraine had never been more important.
Opinion
Middle East conflict could stretch to China and Russia, if Biden’s not careful
Amin Saikal
Professor of Middle Eastern, Central Asian and Islamic Studies
Getting the sack for breaching social media policy is the right call – until it’s your turn
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
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Property
How Melbourne landlords hiked rents twice as fast as wages
Although everyone faces a cost of living crisis, tenants are under extra pressure as asking rents soar faster than wages – and it’s even worse in some areas.
‘We’ve been there forever’: Melbourne suburbs that no one wants to leave
Homebuyers hoping to land a forever home in a street where everyone knows their name could look at a string of areas where homes typically change hands only every 15 years or more.
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Lifestyle
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.
Opinion
Social media
Is it just me, or has social media started looking on the bright side?
Genevieve Novak
Spectrum columnist
Culture
Meg Washington spills the gravy on screen adaptation of Paul Kelly classic
The singer turned screenwriter says the story of How To Make Gravy had to make sense to both fans of the song and newcomers.
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Australian cricket
World record-breaker Fraser-McGurk gets Australian call-up
Jake Fraser-McGurk has been handed his first Australian call-up as a replacement for the resting Glenn Maxwell for the ODI series against the West Indies.
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Australian cricket
‘Carrot and stick’: Bold bid to expand BBL and shake up Cricket Australia
A multimillion-dollar battle is being waged behind the scenes of Australian cricket that could change the shape of the men’s and women’s big bash competitions as well as the ownership of cricket in Australia.
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Australian Open
Australian Open 2024 LIVE updates: De Minaur plots future victories; Azarenka faces qualifier; Alcaraz takes on Kecmanovic
Former champion Victoria Azarenka takes on qualifier Dayana Yastremska, while world No.2 Carlos Alcaraz faces Serbia’s Miomir Kecmanovic on day 9 of the Australian Open.
Plenty of positives for Mirra to reflect on as her Open ends
There are only three of the top-10 seeds left in the women’s singles draw and the tournament’s teen sensation has been eliminated.
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Australian Open
De Minaur falls short of quarter-finals as Rublev proves too strong
Alex de Minaur has never been closer to a major breakthrough at the Australian Open – but he is still not close enough.
Son day special: Cruz lays it on the line in Open debut
The similarities were uncanny and impossible to ignore as Lleyton Hewitt’s 15-year-old son Cruz made his debut in the junior tournament at the Australian Open.
Khawaja firming to play Gabba Test after head knock
The reliable Australian opener is expected to return to the batting crease for training at the Gabba on Tuesday as he continues a steady recovery from being hit in the head when victory was in sight at the Adelaide Test.
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‘Night and day a different player’: Why the future is bright for de Minaur
Alex de Minaur weathered big-hitting Andrey Rublev’s early storm to be within striking distance of the quarter-finals, but it wasn’t to be.
