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The people poisoning themselves with common vitamins
Gillian Clarke lost the feeling in her feet, but it took a decade to realise the two tablets she took every day might be responsible.
Police chief slams ‘ugly rabble’ for taking on officers at Pride March
Shane Patton said officers marching in Sunday’s annual Midsumma Pride March showed restraint when paint was thrown at them and police were called killers.
How Labor’s tax plan is predicted to pan out for you over the next 10 years
Analysis of the overhauled stage 3 tax cuts shows the vast majority of workers would benefit over the next 10 years, as the government prepares to introduce its legislation this week.
One in 10 teaching students can’t pass this test. Now they’re getting unlimited attempts
A test designed to make sure teachers were among the top 30 per cent of the population is being overhauled to lift teacher supply.
Victorian towns left without power for 80 hours in just two months
Residents and towns across northern Victoria say they’ve been left without power for 80 hours in just two months, which has forced businesses to shut and raised safety fears.
Indigenous man Joshua Kerr died in custody, leaving his mother to plan his funeral on his birthday
A Victorian coroner will examine how the 32-year-old artist died in his Port Phillip Prison cell, bruised and with drugs in his system.
Explainer
Mental health
Sick of work already? Micro-stresses (or your childhood) could be invisible causes
As holidays fade and the working year springs into focus, some of us might feel dread. How can work stress creep up? And what are the signs of burnout?
Recipe collection
Recipes
What to cook when it’s too hot to cook
When it's too hot to turn the oven on - or you just can't bothered - here are 45 recipes packed with flavour and colour, that simply need assembling (and maybe a little boiling, searing or simmering). No sweat.
Opinion
Body image
Does the desire to be thinner ever really go away?
Like most women, I thought the constant battle between my body and my brain would grow quiet as I grew older. But it doesn’t seem to be going anywhere for any of us.
Abbir Dib
Social media producer
Updated
Australian cricket
Green takes a stunner as Abbott drives Australia to series victory
A match-changing innings and heroics in the field from Sean Abbott have lifted Australia to a one-day series victory over the West Indies in Sydney.
Analysis
EPL
Ange Postecoglou doesn’t leave jobs half-finished. Not even Liverpool could change that
He’s a Liverpool tragic at heart and the gig at Anfield is probably his dream job. But the timing is all wrong.
Back from the brink: The man personifying Carlton’s resurgence
Mitch McGovern rebounded in 2023 to have a memorable year on and off the field. With a strong foundation laid he wants the Blues in the hunt again.
Illegal tyre dumping on the rise and Victoria is ‘copping it’
Incidents of illegal tyre dumping are on the rise in Victoria, with roadsides and forests among the main targets of people out to avoid paying recycling fees.
Labor promises more EV choice, $1000 in savings
Labor has announced its long-awaited fuel efficiency standard to reduce greenhouse pollution from cars. The Coalition claims it could “drive utes off the road”.
Hindu community seeks a place to cremate their dead on open pyres
A new non-traditional cemetery in Melton will have barbeques and play areas, but Indian-Australian community leaders would also like a place to cremate their dead in the open air.
Finally, a new Apple device really worth talking about
Apple’s new Vision Pro headset could be the game changer the company needs. Writing it off as some newfangled technology no one will use is like writing off the iPhone.
How this chef sticks to a remarkably healthy diet
Executive chef Vanessa Horton’s afternoons often involve tasting ice-cream and brownies. Still, she gets top marks from dietitian Joanna McMillan.
The world’s most bizarre drinking culture
Cider rules in this area of northern Spain, and there are certain rules around how you drink it, and especially how you pour it.
Victoria
Melbourne sweats on hottest day of summer, firefighters on high alert in the north
The city is expected to record its highest temperature of the summer. A cool change in the evening will bring relief.
Indigenous leader, former ATSIC chair Lowitja O’Donoghue dies aged 91
The former nurse and government administrator died peacefully on Sunday on Kaurna land in Adelaide, with her family by her side.
At 4pm, it’s feeding time: The ruthless efficiency of Melbourne’s tow trucks
As the peak-hour traffic builds, a platoon of trucks rumbles over the horizon looking for easy prey. Back at the impound yard, Queen’s song Another One Bites The Dust blares on the radio – and it could not be more apt.
Counter-terrorism police ‘fed fixation’ of autistic boy with IQ of 71
Officers fell “profoundly short” of the minimum standards expected after an undercover agent posing as an extremist engaged with a 13-year-old online, a Melbourne magistrate has found.
Bigger, faster and booming: Jet-ski wave of popularity prompts warnings
Modern jet-skis are sleek, almost as big as a dinghy, and can pack as much horsepower as a sports car. And they’re everywhere.
Politics
Exclusive
Political leadership
As speculation mounts over the PM’s pick, former Labor premiers back Indigenous governor-general
Steve Bracks and Bob Carr throw their support behind an Indigenous governor-general but Peter Beattie has suggested it could be divisive.
Business
Exclusive
NBN
The NBN is set to boost the economy by $400b, but thousands have dumped it over the price
The NBN has reshaped Australia’s workforce and boosted female employment, despite some customers dumping the network amid price hikes.
World
Analysis
US Votes 2024
‘The contest no one wanted’: How Biden’s big win masks the Democrats’ dilemma
The US president appears set for a potential rematch with Trump in November but there are troubling signs ahead of the ‘contest that no one wanted’.
Opinion
Women are lurching to the left. Why aren’t men following them?
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
A fancy party and I was the hired help. Farm handing had become too real
Tony Wright
Associate editor and special writer
Calling those you disagree with a Nazi only helps the real sausage-brains in black
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
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Property
Bidders push for better deal at Niddrie auction amid cost of living pressure
Buyers remained silent on the auction floor – only making a move after the fall of the gavel – in a bid to try to take advantage of the slower Melbourne market.
The Melbourne suburbs where home sellers have the best auction success
A select few suburbs in Melbourne recorded clearance rates approaching 90 per cent over 2023, much higher than their neighbours.
Good Food
Lifestyle
‘My most prized possession’: Looking back on 50 years of Country Road
Whether it’s a canvas bag, logo sweater or beach towel, Australia’s first fashion brand for the whole family means different things to different people.
Opinion
Tips & advice
There’s one word travellers are going to hear a lot this year
Lee Tulloch
Travel columnist
Culture
The sisters who found the courage to take down sex abuser Malka Leifer
Dassi Erlich tells the story of the damaging abuse she and her sister suffered and the long fight to bring Malka Leifer to justice.
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Sport
Back from the brink: The man personifying Carlton’s resurgence
Mitch McGovern rebounded in 2023 to have a memorable year on and off the field. With a strong foundation laid he wants the Blues in the hunt again.
Updated
Australian cricket
Green takes a stunner as Abbott drives undermanned Australia to series victory
A match-changing innings and heroics in the field from Sean Abbott have lifted Australia to a one-day series victory over the West Indies in Sydney.
West Ham stun Arsenal as Gorry, Arnold win battle of Aussies
Katrina Gorry and Mackenzie Arnold were pivotal for West Ham as the relegation-threatened side stunned a star-studded Arsenal in the Women’s Super League.
Analysis
EPL
Ange Postecoglou doesn’t leave jobs half-finished. Not even Liverpool could change that
He’s a Liverpool tragic at heart and the gig at Anfield is probably his dream job. But the timing is all wrong.
England fumes about another controversial dismissal. This time they might have a point
An English batter was given out for handling the ball in bizarre scenes at the Under 19 World Cup.
Analysis
EPL
Another heartbreak shows Tottenham lack killer instinct of trophy winners
The first stage of Ange Postecoglou’s Spurs redesign has rightly earned plaudits. Phase two will be about adding the control and killer instinct that separates trophy winners from neutrals’ favourites.
Chris Bascombe and Rob Bagchi
‘He won’t be forgotten’: Manly hope for answers and closure in Keith Titmuss inquest
It’s been more than three years since the promising Manly rugby league player collapsed and died after a pre-season training session. His club hope Titmuss’ family might finally find answers.
Have Your Say
No dwelling on past glories: How Adem Yze hopes to revive Richmond
The new Tigers coach sees danger in focusing on the club’s glorious recent past and opens up on his plans: moving Noah Balta forward, how to make the most of Dustin Martin and how to turn Shai Bolton into an All-Australian forward.
