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Crime
Police warned ‘The Punisher’ of a contract on his head before boxing venue fire
The former Mongols bikie had been warned by police to limit public appearances and cancel a scheduled boxing match because he was a target for violent retribution.
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Industrial relations
Work-from-home battle begins – and the decision could affect millions
The Fair Work Commission is investigating whether it needs to change the basic rights for award workers just a week after the right to disconnect was made law.
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International students
Government risks ‘nation’s reputation as study destination’ as visas plummet
Private training colleges are losing thousands of overseas students under a federal directive that has slashed visa approvals by more than half.
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AFL 2024
‘Devastated I can no longer play’: Angus Brayshaw’s shock concussion retirement
Angus Brayshaw is retiring after receiving medical advice following the concussion he received in the qualifying final against Collingwood.
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Online gambling
The private chat messages from inside an Australian billionaire’s ‘money machine’
At 28, Edward Craven has built Stake.com into one of the world’s biggest gambling enterprises. But there is another side to its hot streak.
Schools closed, transport disruptions as Victoria braces for day of high fire danger
The temperature in Melbourne is expected to peak at 38C on Thursday afternoon, before a cool change sweeps in to “whip up the bay”.
Taylor Swift meets a lucky fan at every live show. How are they chosen?
Throughout the Eras Tour, Swift has used her song 22 as an opportunity to gift a hat to a member of the crowd. We crunched the numbers on how they are chosen.
Part of me hoped, many times, that my mum would die. Last week, she did
Abusive, loving, cruel, warm … when an unpredictable mother suddenly departs, she leaves her daughter in a tangle of emotions.
Prime minister says work from home can’t be ‘one size fits all’
Anthony Albanese said it was important to look at what was appropriate for working from home, where it boosts productivity and enhance workforce participation.
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Trade
The $23 billion deal that threatens America’s trade and defence ties
The bid by a Japanese steel company for a former US icon has met with fierce political opposition that could unsettle America’s allies.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Push to banish Sussan Ley’s rival as Alex Hawke faces expulsion attempt
Several disputes will be aired at the Liberal Party’s troubled state council this Saturday as the opposition races to settle grievances before the next election.
This is the most famous hotel in Australia (if you’re British)
The Australian hotel seen by millions of British TV viewers every night isn’t quite as it appears on the small screen.
Touchdown: Travis Kelce lands in Australia to join Taylor Swift for Sydney shows
In the most exciting touchdown of Travis Kelce’s career, the Super Bowl champion has arrived in Australia to join Swift on her Eras tour.
Eight books: An intense thriller and a memoir of getting sober
Our reviewers look at recently released fiction and non-fiction.
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Sunday Life
It’s in our interest to keep having sex after 50. But how to spice it up?
“First off, for fellas, no flossing in bed, toenail clipping, belching or passing wind. Ever.”
Kathy Lette
Writer
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Architecture
Garish glitz? Rubbish. The critics are wrong – Prahran Square is paradise over a parking lot
As one of the creators of the square, I read Norman Day’s architectural review of it this week with a mixture of horror and amusement.
Carey Lyon
See & Do
The new Mr and Mrs Smith are no Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt – and that’s a good thing
Donald Glover and Maya Erskine are a new kind of pairing for a new generation. One that doesn’t need their heroes to be slick.
Meet the Taylor Swift super fans going to all seven Australian shows
Die-hard fans or selfish hoarders? These extreme Swifties say you need to calm down.
Victoria
This school doesn’t have enough students to make a basketball team. There are others even smaller
It’s one of 28 schools with 10 or fewer students in the state last year. We take a look inside Victoria’s smallest schools.
‘Frightening’: Council looks to axe in-home aged care services
Under the City of Port Phillip initiative, services such as shopping assistance would be outsourced to a private provider.
Liberal MP says former premiers are dividing the party by helping Pesutto
Former Victorian treasurer Kim Wells says the three former Liberal premiers who donated to John Pesutto’s legal fund are “taking a side”.
Extreme fire danger for Melbourne, Victoria’s west as more ‘volatile’ weather forecast
Communities ravaged by bushfire last week have been urged to prepare for another day of extreme fire danger and potential storms.
‘Compulsive’: Brother of a Melbourne judge pleads guilty to child abuse offences
The man is fighting to keep his name secret after admitting in court to sending graphic messages about child abuse on an online chat platform.
Politics
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Home Truths
Home Affairs ‘looking into’ six-figure shareholding of senior bureaucrat
A key bureaucrat in the Home Affairs department’s cybersecurity area is a shareholder in one of Australia’s biggest cybersecurity companies.
Business
Tough ad market weighs on Nine’s profit despite subscriber growth
A tough advertising market has pulled down Nine Entertainment’s revenue and profits, which the company was able to blunt with strong subscriber growth.
World
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 67 Palestinians overnight
The attack took place in Muwasi, a sandy, mostly undeveloped strip of land along the coast that has been transformed into a sprawling tent camp.
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Property
Our eight favourite luxury homes for sale right now
We’ve rounded up our pick of the bunch from across the country’s most luxurious properties.
‘Very broken housing system’: More high-income earners stuck in rent trap
Higher income households that might have been able to buy a home a few decades ago are left renting as property prices soar.
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Lifestyle
Do your joints hurt more in rain or cold weather? New research says no
Two out of three people with chronic pain say weather changes trigger flare-ups, but new research says that isn’t so.
Culture
This artist was destined for fame. His death at 30 robs us all
Indigenous artist Josh Muir’s partner and mother set out to ensure that his legacy lives on.
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AFL 2024
‘Devastated I can no longer play’: Angus Brayshaw’s shock concussion retirement
Angus Brayshaw is retiring after receiving medical advice following the concussion he received in the qualifying final against Collingwood.
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AFL 2024
Police ‘assessing information’ over Smith’s alleged trafficking
Melbourne Football Club is under pressure to conduct a “deep dive” investigation into its culture after police became involved in allegations of drug trafficking against AFL player Joel Smith.
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AFL off-field behaviour
Who did Joel Smith text? The major risk factor for the Demons
Melbourne is flying blind without any knowledge of what Joel Smith did or did not say to his teammates in his text messages, and no control of an external investigation.
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AFL 2024
Everything you need to know about the drug allegations against Joel Smith
Melbourne’s Joel Smith, already provisionally suspended after failing a drug test last year, has now been accused of trafficking cocaine by Sport Integrity Australia.
Final-ball boundary seals stunning T20 triumph for Australia
Australia have won the Chappell-Hadlee Trophy opener in dramatic fashion, with Tim David hitting four off the final delivery for a six-wicket victory.
Match simulation
AFL 2024
Kangas coaches concentrating on players at their disposal and “North-ball”, not Tarryn Thomas
Goal-kicking ace Nick Larkey was in hot form for the Kangaroos, who will be encouraged by their win over the reigning premier, even if it was a match simulation contest and the Magpies were under-strength.
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AFL 2024
Ballooning injury list: Star Blues in doubt for start of season
Carlton’s injury woes extend beyond Sam Walsh, in a worrying development for the club a fortnight from the start of the season.
Have Your Say
Overpaid and uncompetitive? Pippen takes aim at players after NBA All-Stars score-fest
The NBA All-Star game is supposed to showcase basketball’s brightest talents, but Chicago Bulls great Scottie Pippen says high scoring does not equal entertaining and the lack of competitive spirit is bad for the sport.
