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Too close to call, but Dunkley message is loud and clear
Political strategists expect the Dunkley byelection to go to the wire. And the cost of living will be front and centre of voters’ minds.
Is Sally Capp about to do a Dan Andrews? The Age asked her directly
The lord mayor won’t say if she will contest the next election. She might leave even sooner.
St Albans, so long a rough diamond of the west, is beginning to shine
It has welcomed successive waves of migrants. It is home to a beloved market and foodie strip. And it’s just half an hour from the CBD. It is St Albans – and proud of it.
Fight to save $8 million seaside home of Australia’s second prime minister
Alfred Deakin’s seaside estate is being readied for sale as some of his descendants desperately seek funds to stop it being auctioned.
The Melbourne suburbs where house prices rose most over five years
Some suburbs have recorded nearly 40 per cent growth since the end of 2018, and they’re not the usual suspects.
We must not lose this lasting symbol of marvellous Melbourne
The building should be a source of civic pride and a monument to when Melbourne became a bustling metropolis on the world stage.
David McBride on whistleblowing, his famous dad – and a possible jail sentence
Whistleblowers are often complicated people – take David McBride, who will soon discover his punishment for leaking classified military documents.
The rival stars AFL club bosses most want on their team
A new generation has emerged, led by a brilliant forward and a precocious midfielder, with one key forward and midfielder no longer rated at the top.
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Test cricket
Australia push for big lead against New Zealand
Australia secured a 204-run first innings lead in Wellington but a handful of late wickets on day two has kept New Zealand in the contest. Follow all the action live.
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Crime
Bullet holes, body bags and blood: Inside the house where Jesse and Luke were killed
A chilling admission by Beau Lamarre-Condon is included in police documents spelling out the most complete evidence to date against the alleged killer.
Cruise ship drama and dating nightmares: How TikTok replaced reality TV
A TikTok series about one woman’s marriage is the internet’s latest obsession. Could social media be the new reality TV?
Opinion
Political leadership
101 uses for former prime ministers (so they don’t become spies)
It’s not in our national interest to have former leaders desperate to earn a dollar.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Last drinks for Melbourne’s once-packed university bars
Campus bars have long been key incubators for live music and comedy, corners for student politicians to plot factional deals, and the backdrop to countless life-changing first meetings.
The Australian ‘banks’ of sovereign citizens – and the havoc they wreak
Creditnet Bank Internationale has no office and does not take deposits from consumers. Yet the group has found itself at the centre of controversial moments in Australian corporate history and an attempted $25 billion fraud on the nation of Palau.
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Putin's Russia
Crowds turn out in Moscow for the funeral of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny
Supporters gathered to bid farewell to Alexei Navalny at a funeral in Moscow following his still-unexplained death in an Arctic penal colony.
New airline to fly direct to Europe from Melbourne
It’s been named eight times as Skytrax’s best airline in Europe, and now it’s opening and Australian route with direct flights from Melbourne.
Everyone’s talking about cortisol. But can we really control it?
When we feel chronically stressed, what is the best way to regulate our cortisol levels? Is it even possible?
Recipe collection
Pizza
Five easy, cheesy (and cheaper than takeaway) pizzas to make this weekend
Knock up a great pizza or two in less time than it takes to order takeaway. Add extra cheese, no judgement here!
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Analysis
What would Churchill have 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.
Good Weekend Superquiz and Saturday Target Time, March 2
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today's interactive superquiz and target.
Victoria
Clementine Ford event moved from Malthouse Theatre over safety concerns
An event featuring the writer and activist, set to coincide with a performance of Yentl in Melbourne, has been relocated after law enforcement officials raised concerns.
Fitzroy father dies amid triple zero outage, Telstra apologises
Vicki Brady said a “technical incident” early on Friday meant 148 calls weren’t immediately transferred – including one call-out for a person who later died.
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.
Ultra Tune fined $1.5 million following competition watchdog probe
Car servicing giant Ultra Tune, owned by controversial businessman Sean Buckley, has been fined a record $1.5 million for contempt of court.
The Age dominates Quill journalism awards
Work by journalists, photographers, artists and designers at The Age and its partner publications generated 44 shortlisted entries across 22 categories.
See & Do
The best new shows to stream in March
Our guide to the best of what’s on the streamers and free-to-air this month.
Eight books: Sensitive literary crime and a plea for nature’s wildness
Our reviewers cast their eyes over recent fiction and non-fiction releases.
Politics
‘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.
Business
The big dilemma facing your super funds
Engage or divest? How can big super work towards a more sustainable world?
World
In news vacuum, rumours and concern swirl over Catherine
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.
Analysis
Inside China
Xi’s one-man rule over China’s economy is sparking trouble
Rebecca Choong Wilkins and Josh Xiao
Opinion
Why a byelection win for Labor could be PM’s poisoned chalice
Annika Smethurst
State Political Editor
Scott Morrison’s exit sermon was 5482 words. I’m speechless
Malcolm Knox
Journalist, author and columnist
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Property
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.
If even high-income earners can’t afford a home, what about everyone else?
Buying a home has become tougher over the past decade, and the cracks are starting to show.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Right on time: How watches became a recession-proof luxury item
Watch brands are at the forefront of many fashion conglomerates’ financial growth in tough times.
Culture
Comic craze captures Superman’s latest battle - what to have for lunch
From Superman’s diet to blockbuster wine sales, Japanese food comics are influencing how we eat and drink.
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The rival stars AFL club bosses most want on their team
A new generation has emerged, led by a brilliant forward and a precocious midfielder, with one key forward and midfielder no longer rated at the top.
‘Glory days are now’: How the NBL can fend off cashed-up US colleges ... and chase Mills
The NBL boss has had enough of hearing about the glory days – the boom times of the 1990s when the league was a TV staple and Andrew Gaze led the household names. The NBL might be at its zenith right now, he says.
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.
Body blow for Bombers with Ridley injured in defeat to Geelong
Essendon have suffered an untimely blow on season eve, with important defender Jordan Ridley going down with another quad injury in their practice-match defeat to Geelong.
Gillespie left waiting for ‘Happy Gilmore’ reprise as record broken
Jason Gillespie was more than happy to see the Australian 10th-wicket partnership record against New Zealand broken by Cameron Green and Josh Hazlewood - but the wait for a reprise of his memorable “Happy Gilmore” celebration goes on.
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Demon Oliver on track for AFL’s SCG season-opener
Gun Melbourne midfielder Clayton Oliver is on track to play in the AFL season opener against the Swans at the SCG, subject to confirming his fitness levels.
‘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.
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.
