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Ley stands by ‘foreign criminals’ post on eve of byelection
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said it was extraordinary that the deputy opposition leader had refused to delete her social media post.
PM reprimands Melbourne radio host over spy scandal
Anthony Albanese reprimanded 3AW’s Tom Elliott for asking whether the politician accused of “selling out” Australia to foreign operatives was former Labor MP Sam Dastyari.
Lehrmann lawyers allege Higgins showed ‘preparedness to tell lies’
Lawyers for the former political staffer have analysed Brittany Higgins’ account of events when she signed a $2.4 million settlement with the Commonwealth.
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Crime
The moment alleged killer Beau Lamarre-Condon realised he was being hunted
At a friend’s house in Newcastle, where Lamarre-Condon asked to use a hose to clean blood from his hire van, the pair read the latest news about Jesse Baird and Luke Davies.
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Media bargaining code
Government’s fury over Meta’s plan to pull out of Facebook news deal
Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones and Communications Minister Michelle Rowland accused Meta of “a dereliction of its commitment to the sustainability of Australian news media”.
Victorian senator Linda White dies after health battle
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese pays tribute to Victorian senator Linda White, who has died, as a “formidable and valued colleague” and a “devout supporter of working Australians”.
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Test cricket
Lyon strikes twice to cut down New Zealand fightback after Kane’s run-out shocker
Nathan Lyon has claimed two wickets in three balls as New Zealand fell to 7/113, still 270 behind Australia.
‘Concussion and a woke agenda’: Club bosses have their say on the AFL’s big issues
The Age approached the 36 club CEOs and presidents to take part in an anonymous online poll on key issues facing the sport, with 19 responding.
Where’s Catherine? Rumours, concern swirl over princess
The Princess of Wales has not been seen in public since Christmas Day. The palace insists all is well and when there are significant news to share, it will.
Analysis
Naked City
What would have Churchill made of all this. He would have choked on his champagne
The premier and the commissioner were, in effect, holding each other’s testicles with an understanding neither would squeeze.
Forget Thailand and Vietnam: South-East Asia’s enticing new travel frontier
Forget everything you know about Cambodia: Here are five ways to savour the rich mosaic of this intriguing and ever-evolving kingdom.
Opinion
Scott Morrison
Scott Morrison’s exit sermon was 5482 words. I’m speechless
If Scott Morrison’s valedictory address prefigured anything, it was that this is a former PM heading into retirement with plenty more to say.
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
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Resolve Political Monitor
On the sauce: What voters think of our pollies drinking at work
Only 4 per cent of voters in the Resolve Political Monitor said it was “fine” for politicians to drink at work, while 68 per cent said they should not drink at all when working.
More than 100 killed as Israeli troops fire on Palestinians seeking food
The US said it was urgently seeking information on what took place in northern Gaza when Israeli troops fired on Palestinians racing towards much-needed food aid.
Kate Winslet on how to play a delusional, power-mad politician
Delusional, paranoid and power-crazed, The Regime’s Elena Vernham might just remind you of someone.
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Hot & new
Your March hit list: Hot, new and just-reviewed places to check out, right now
Eastern European comfort food, new-look pubs with old-school charm, milk bar cafes and monochrome ice-cream (yes, really). Here’s where to eat this month.
See & Do
Don’t miss this powerful show on growing up Black in 1980s Australia
This wrap of shows around Melbourne includes the stage adaptation of The Hate Race, Shonen Knife, and a fiery triple bill at the Melbourne Recital Centre.
How one of Australia’s best festivals keeps reinventing itself
From a performance on a boat to a gig by an iconic punk band, Mona Foma is a reminder that art can be joyful, pensive and much more than a distraction.
Victoria
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Courts
‘It’s outrageous’: Devastated mum of Celeste Manno furious as daughter’s killer avoids life sentence
Aggie Di Mauro said the system failed her daughter three-and-a-half years ago, and had failed her again on Thursday. Family and friends held an evening vigil to honour the life of Celeste Manno.
How they saved the towns: Fireys stared down a monster blaze and won
As the smoke clears, the extent of what fire authorities and volunteers managed to achieve in the past week has become clear.
Police drop sexual assault charges against former immigration detainee
Victoria Police Commander Mark Galliot apologised to the man at a press conference shortly after the charges were dropped.
Perspective
Marvellous Melbourne
Saved from demolition by one vote, the Exhibition Building is in danger of becoming a white elephant
Victoria must decide: is the Royal Exhibition Building to be cherished as one of Australia’s great monuments, or will it be allowed to become a white elephant … again?
Premier’s iftar dinner cancelled following boycott
The decision to cancel the March 10 dinner comes two days after Jacinta Allan’s office had insisted the event would proceed.
Politics
Interest rates and inflation can’t stop another lift in house values
Consumers are buying fewer goods and services as cost-of-living pressures bite but the value of the nation’s dwellings continues to climb.
Business
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World markets
ASX retreats from record high as healthcare stocks weigh on index
The Australian sharemarket hit a record-high on Friday on the back of mining companies but pared back gains by midday, following more all-time highs on Wall Street which closed its latest winning month.
World
Serial failings allowed police officer to commit rape and murder, inquiry finds
An inquiry into British police officer Wayne Couzens, who raped and murdered Sarah Everand in March 2021, has found he had a long history of sexual offending.
Opinion
I hate moneyed-up Millennials as much as they hate Boomers like me
Jenna Price
Columnist and academic
Where does ScoMo rank in the pantheon of former PMs?
James Massola
National affairs editor
The US may get a one-week shutdown reprieve, but chaos in Congress continues
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
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Property
Our favourite luxury homes for sale right now
From a beach getaway to a palatial art deco residence, we’ve rounded up our pick of the bunch.
The Melbourne suburbs where investment properties are selling at a loss
Most property investors make a profit, but pick the wrong neighbourhood and there’s a two-in-five chance of losing money.
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Lifestyle
How to use dry shampoo properly without sacrificing your scalp
Is there still a place for dry shampoo in our hair routines? Experts say there is, as long as you’re using it properly.
Culture
Named after the number worn by Adam Goodes, a new play takes on AFL culture
The emotional and physical demands that 37 places on its cast aren’t for the faint of heart.
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‘No one beats me 11 times in a row’: De Minaur’s latest breakthrough win
Alex de Minaur’s career-best campaign rolls on after he defeated Greek nemesis Stefanos Tsitsipas for the first time in 11 clashes to reach the semi-finals in Acapulco, where he is the defending champion.
‘Concussion and a woke agenda’: Club bosses have their say on the AFL’s big issues
The Age approached the 36 club CEOs and presidents to take part in an anonymous online poll on key issues facing the sport, with 19 responding.
Patty Mills has been waived by Atlanta. Is it the end of his storied NBA career?
Boomers captain Patty Mills, now on the move having been waived by the Atlanta Hawks, needs to find a new home to ensure his spot at Paris 2024.
Live
Test cricket
New Zealand v Australia first test, LIVE updates: Kiwis in shock after shambolic runout
Green and Hazlewood return to the crease on Friday morning with the visitors nine wickets down for 279 at stumps on Thursday. Follow all the action live
Opinion
AFL 2024
Alastair Clarkson is a legendary coach. But has he still got it?
Alastair Clarkson’s magic touch waned at Hawthorn, and his maiden year at North Melbourne was a mess. While some have low expectations of the Roos, he should be aiming for nine wins in 2024.
Kane Cornes
AFL columnist
‘Really important’: Cameron Green reveals struggle to balance Tests and T20
Cameron Green has revealed his inner struggle to find the right technical balance between Tests and Twenty20, after sculpting a superb century that came partly because he was afforded a rare red ball game to prepare for it
‘We’ve got a lot of work to do’: Essendon’s tough task to adapt like Geelong
Essendon are preparing for another season of external expectation, with captain Zach Merrett cautiously optimistic – but also realistic – about finals.
Have Your Say
The burning question that no one dares to ask when it comes to concussion
What toll would be considered acceptable? In a contact sport, the answer cannot be zero, but beyond that, no one knows where to draw the line.