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Crime
Coffee with a mafioso: The time I met John Latorre
Sitting in a coffee shop in downtown Melbourne, the now-dead Latorre told me I’d confused a police conspiracy with a group of Calabrian Australians who looked out for each other.
Australia yet to ask India to search for man wanted over body in wheelie bin
An Indian politician said the grieving parents of Chaithanya Madhagani did not know their daughter was dead until their son-in-law turned up at the weekend.
Police on alert for revenge attacks after suspected Calabrian mafia figure executed
Former Liberal Party donor John Peter Latorre, 64, was shot dead outside his Greenvale home, underworld and police sources have confirmed.
Opinion
Royal family
William took the photo but Kate took the fall
Catherine tweeted out her apology while convalescing. But what was she really apologising for? And why?
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
Analysis
For subscribers
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.
Personal dispute behind alleged abduction wrongly branded as racially motivated
A pair accused of the kidnapping and bashing of a St Albans man had been involved in a disagreement with their alleged victim before the incident.
Lies, contradictions and what the real evidence tells us about Higgins and Lehrmann
What happened in those crucial minutes sparked a frenzy of news, an aborted criminal trial and a multimillion-dollar lawsuit.
Analysis
GST
The GST system is broken and Scott Morrison’s fix has only made things worse
Every Australian’s life is affected by how the GST is allocated. But the latest carve-up of cash shows the entire system is broken and needs fixing – now.
‘He literally stopped’: Djokovic complains to umpire in shock loss to 20-year-old
World No.1 Novak Djokovic was stunned 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 by lucky loser Luca Nardi in the third round of Indian Wells.
‘Devastating’: Iconic Melbourne theatre to pause operations due to funding cuts
The not-for-profit theatre says it cannot afford to continue making work.
It was too hot to dance until the Balkan punk band gave us no choice
An uninvited band, mixed messages, and a closed stage: the WOMADelaide festival dancing through its challenges.
Chile to investigate LATAM plane’s big drop, injuring 50 onboard
The Chilean aviation authority will examine the sudden altitude drop of a Sydney to Auckland flight.
Magnificent retreat ticks every box in your Tuscan holiday fantasy
Cypress trees lining the drive? Check. Stone farmhouse with terracotta roof, gorgeous views over rolling vineyards? Check and check.
Jimmy Kimmel vs Jo Koy: A look at what makes a good awards show host
Did Jimmy Kimmel strike the right notes? We take a look at the four things that stand between nailing a hosting gig and bombing.
Victoria
Man, woman found dead on Warrandyte street
Police are investigating after the bodies of a man and woman were found on a residential street in Melbourne’s north-east.
‘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.
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
Exclusive
Political donations
Big money, shrinking influence: The new playbook for billionaire donors
Imagine the 2019 election without Clive Palmer’s $117 million in the race. A plan to limit the amount donated to parties and candidates will mean wealthy donors such as Palmer will have their influence on politics dramatically curtailed.
Business
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.
World
US Navy cuts Virginia-class submarine from budget in potential blow to pact
If approved, the proposal could have “a profound impact” on the navies of Australia and the US, and on the AUKUS military pact, according to an American congressman.
Opinion
Trump just shook up America’s war on TikTok
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
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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
‘He literally stopped’: Djokovic complains to umpire in shock loss to 20-year-old lucky loser
World No.1 Novak Djokovic was stunned 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 by lucky loser Luca Nardi in the third round of Indian Wells.
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
‘You’re s---ting on your teammates’: Brisbane Lion Lachie Neale laments club’s ‘selfishness’
Lachie Neale has delivered a brutal assessment of his side’s shock loss to Carlton in their AFL opener, saying selfishness and complacency crept in as the Brisbane Lions gave up a 46-point lead.
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’: How McKay will combat the critics
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.
‘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
‘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.
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.
Have Your Say
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.
