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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.
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Media bargaining code
Government furious over Meta’s plan to pull out of Facebook news deal
Senior ministers have accused Meta of “a dereliction of its commitment to the sustainability of Australian news media”.
Clementine Ford event at Melbourne theatre moved over safety fears
An event at Melbourne’s Malthouse Theatre featuring writer and activist Clementine Ford has been relocated after law enforcement officials raised concerns.
Hotter, wetter: Here’s what drove Melbourne’s muggy summer
If you thought Melbourne’s summer felt more like a typical Brisbane summer this year, you wouldn’t be alone.
Telstra chief apologises after Victorian dies during triple-zero outage
Vicki Brady said a “technical incident” between early on Friday caused 148 callers to not be immediately transferred – including one call-out for a person who later died.
Shambolic first Test run out exposes hole in New Zealand psyche
Kane Williamson’s run out in Wellington recalled one of those contemporary photographs that resemble chaotic Renaissance paintings.
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Crime
‘Disclosure issues’: Magistrate unhappy as Marlion Pickett’s court case stalls again
The AFL star is facing 12 charges related to an alleged crime spree that occurred last Christmas but police prosecutors have so far failed to progress the matter through the courts.
‘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.
‘Let’s remember who the heck we work for’: Biden and Trump’s big day on the Mexican border
With polls suggesting immigration is the top concern for voters, the US president and his predecessor flew to Texas to attack each other over the border crisis.
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 is significant news to share, it will.
No. 10 criticises plans for ‘black only’ audience play in London
A West End production that plans to host some shows for black audiences only criticised by Downing Street as “wrong and divisive”.
‘Disturbing’: Politicisation of wrongful charge of ex-detainee condemned
The prime minister said the criminal justice system should be able to operate without fear that potential arrests and charges will be seized upon by political leaders.
WA just banned coffee cups. Why is Victoria being so slow?
While Western Australian imposed a ban on single-use coffee cups on Friday, eastern states are being accused of dragging their feet on reducing plastic waste.
Travel quiz: How long can you travel on a round-the-world plane ticket?
Are you an expert traveller? Test your knowledge with the weekly travel quiz.
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
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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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?
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
Why Australian companies don’t want to make too much money
The febrile hunt for profiteers in the midst of a cost-of-living crisis meant Australia’s largest companies had to worry about the potentially disastrous consequences of doing too well.
World
More than 100 killed as 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.
Opinion
Scott Morrison’s exit sermon was 5482 words. I’m speechless
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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
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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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Shambolic first Test run out exposes hole in New Zealand psyche
Kane Williamson’s run out in Wellington recalled one of those contemporary photographs that resemble chaotic Renaissance paintings.
‘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.
Ex-AFL chief McLachlan could unite racing, says powerbroker Munz
After failing to topple the Racing Victoria board, rebel owner Jonathan Munz says the ex-AFL boss is a good fit for the vacant chairman’s role. But the industry continues to wait for McLachlan to declare his hand.
The ‘ace’ up Carlton’s sleeve; Wait and see for Sydney on Adams
Patrick Cripps says Harry McKay has an “ace” up his sleeve, coming as the Blues continue to monitor a batch of injuries before the opening round.
‘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.
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Test cricket
New Zealand v Australia first Test LIVE: Smith and Labuschagne gone cheaply
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.
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.
