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Suspected Calabrian mafia figure executed in suburban gangland hit
Former Liberal Party donor John Peter Latorre, 64, was shot dead outside his Greenvale home, underworld and police sources have confirmed.
Opinion
Technology & democracy
America puts the blowtorch on a Chinese giant
If there’s one thing that unites an otherwise bitterly divided Washington, it’s China. Enter TikTok’s owner ByteDance.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Victoria to get $3.7 billion bonus in GST carve-up
The Victorian government will be handed the bonus under the way the GST is carved-up between the states and territories with Queensland and NSW forced to prop up the rest of the Commonwealth.
Analysis
Royal family
William and Kate have badly misjudged their target audience
The furore surrounding Princess Catherine’s edited photograph has perhaps surpassed the notorious Oprah interview with Prince Harry and Meghan.
Lies, contradictions and what the real evidence tells us about Brittany Higgins and Bruce Lehrmann
What happened in those crucial minutes sparked a frenzy of news, an aborted criminal trial and a multimillion-dollar lawsuit.
Analysis
Electric vehicles
Salary packaging tax break sends EV demand rocketing
The portion of EVs salary packaged with novated leases has risen to 40 per cent, following a tax change in 2022.
Carey bounces back from Ashes death threats as McDonald defends Smith
The abuse Alex Carey received on social media after stumping Jonny Bairstow when he left his crease at Lord’s last year also included threats to his family.
Recipe collection
Sandwiches
Seven great RecipeTin Eats sandwiches and burgers to wrap your mouth around
From the alfafa-loaded salad sanger of your childhood memories to a sausage burger with special sauce, these RecipeTin recipes are truly something to behold.
The reclusive family set for a $2.1 billion Reddit windfall
The publicity-shy family behind the Condé Nast media empire paid just $US10 million for the company 18 years ago. Now they are set to reap billions.
Opinion
US Votes 2024
How terrible would a second Trump presidency be for Australia? Terrible enough
Now that Donald Trump is the inevitable Republican candidate, countries everywhere need to prepare. We must ask whether Australia can future-proof itself for Trumpworld.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
‘I lost my ability to fly the plane’: Pilot told passenger his gauges went blank before ‘drop out of the sky’
A passenger on board a Sydney-to-Auckland flight that dropped out of the sky has revealed the “shocked” pilot told him all his gauges blanked out on the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
As the Suburban Rail Loop steams ahead, two suburbs fear they’ll be changed forever
One council has drawn a new battle line over housing density amid fears that planning precincts near the loop could threaten neighbourhood character and heritage housing.
Paris Hilton went to one. Netflix doco reveals the truth of cult-like disciplinary schools
Once a student at one of America’s disciplinary schools, filmmaker Katherine Kubler set out to investigate how such institutions get away with physical and mental abuse of minors.
This could be the glorious future of travel in the US
Amtrak’s routes take in a marvellous array of scenery across the nation. Here are some tips to make the most of your trip on a long-distance Amtrak train.
Victoria
‘How many lives do you put at risk?’: Anger after man dies at music festival during heatwave
Antony Maugeri, a 23-year-old from Niddrie, became unresponsive just after 1am Sunday at the music festival in the state’s west.
End the ugly: Why these experts say the state’s dysfunctional planning system must change
Architects and planners say Victoria’s planning system is not working, discourages beautiful buildings and adds thousands of dollars to the cost of housing.
New salvo fired in battle between judges and state’s top prosecutor
Legal figures say the worsening tensions between the Director of Public Prosecutions and the state’s judiciary are now toxic and unsustainable.
Crowds down as heat prevents monarchs’ reign on Moomba parade
The parade was cancelled, but hardy types braved the Melbourne’s heat to enjoy the last day of the Moomba festival.
Bruce Lehrmann seen on video as friend chops ‘white powder’ at dinner party
The former Liberal staffer enjoyed dinner with friends as one appears to line up white powder using credit cards.
AFL SEASON 2024
Analysis
Bargain Blue shows his worth and where to for Tigers? Key takeouts from ’round zero’
It is never too early for storylines to develop in the AFL season, with the four games played delivering plenty of talking points.
AFL Briefing
Blues ‘have the talent’ to win a flag; Howe in line for return; AFL must be ‘concerned’ about class action
Carlton CEO Brian Cook sayd the Blues have the hunger and talent to deliver a 17th flag, while Collingwood’s Jeremy Howe trained strongly and is in line for a return to the Pies’ side for round one.
Politics
Wealthy Boomers should use super for aged care, taskforce finds
A government-appointed taskforce says a special aged care levy would not be fair to future generations when older Australians are retiring with growing levels of wealth.
Business
Grid needs more clean energy than federal scheme will deliver
Plans to turbocharge green energy projects through a federal underwriting scheme will get Australia most of the way – but not all the way – to its 2030 target.
World
Trump won’t let US fund Ukraine defence if elected, says Moscow-ally Orban
The Hungarian leader visited Trump last week and has entered the US election campaign declaring the world would be better if Trump returned to the White House.
Opinion
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Property
Nine of our favourite Melbourne homes on the market right now
Looking for a new home? We’ve rounded up some of our top picks, from a modern family home with a cinema, sauna and gym to an industrial-chic apartment.
Family splash $3.42 million on Balwyn North home they plan to knock down
Six families competed for the mid-century four-bedroom house on a large block, in a marathon auction lasting 45 minutes.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Sophistication and schoolgirls: The 10 best Oscars red carpet looks
Subdued sophistication dominates the choices of this year’s style winners, including Billie Eilish and Zendaya.
Culture
Controversial rappers to headline Melbourne’s RISING festival
The RISING festival will be one of OneFour’s biggest shows after their 2019 national tour was cancelled because of police intervention.
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Sport
Carey bounces back from Ashes death threats as McDonald defends Smith
The abuse Alex Carey received on social media after stumping Jonny Bairstow when he left his crease at Lord’s last year also included threats to his family.
‘First people to tear you down’: McKay ready for pressure at Essendon
Ben McKay is a big defender on a hefty salary at a new club. That means he’ll have weighty expectations on his shoulders this year, but he’s not fazed by the attention.
Analysis
Australian cricket
Freak moments or gradual decline: What Steve Smith’s dismissals as an opener say about his future
Steve Smith’s move up to opening was not a matter of universal consensus within the Australian team.
‘Happy not to face another ball’: Why hero Carey didn’t care about missing out on a century in gutsy chase
Alex Carey won a Test off his own bat for his country, but that’s not all he achieved in leading the way as Australia chased down 279 to beat New Zealand in Christchurch
Felipe Massa says this crash cost him the 2008 F1 title. Now he’s suing
Felipe Massa has long claimed he was the “rightful” 2008 champion after Nelson Piquet jnr deliberately crashed in Singapore. He finished runner-up by one point.
‘Swallow your pride’: Victoria urged to copy V’landys with $20m revamp
The All-Star Mile has lost public appeal this year and failed to pull the best horses away from Sydney’s autumn carnival. As a result, there is a call to turn the race into a $20 million Melbourne version of The Everest.
‘I’ve got seven screws in my head’: Tyler Wright reveals suffocation condition
The two-time world champion and Paris 2024 Olympian has baffled doctors with her ability to compete at the highest level despite managing a significant problem with her airways.
Have Your Say
Australian Test player ratings: Carey shines, but who flopped?
The heroes and villains of Australia’s tight second Test victory over New Zealand in Christchurch.
