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‘How wrong I was’: Ombudsman slams lack of support, ‘legacy of fear’ created by Andrews
In her final report to parliament, Ombudsman Deborah Glass has tried to explain the souring of relations between her office and Spring Street.
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CCP influence
‘Priority target’: The businessman at the top of nation’s intelligence hit list
The suspect’s identification by intelligence agencies raises big questions for one of Australia’s neighbours and about China’s attempts to wield influence in the Pacific.
The expert case to go beyond stage 3 tax cuts and stop bracket creep
Experts are demanding Treasurer Jim Chalmers overhaul the tax system to permanently end the bracket creep that will erode cuts over time.
Melbourne’s elite petrolheads out in force as strict security foils Gill McLachlan’s plans
The famous were out and about at the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix – including Australia’s most unobtrusive billionaire and an ex-AFL boss who wanted a better view.
Told to give way, Oscar refuses to grouch as podium curse continues
Home-town boy Oscar Piastri was driving towards a podium finish – until his McLaren bosses ordered him to give way to teammate Lando Norris.
Sainz recovers from surgery to win on red-letter day for Ferrari
Carlos Sainz won a dramatic Australian Grand Prix after champion rivals Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton had to bow out in the early laps with car troubles.
New idea for abandoned towers that occupy prime land in the city’s inner east
One federal MP says the now-disused land in Kew must be redeveloped for social and affordable housing.
Analysis
Royal family
Harry’s hopes of reconciliation with William and Kate ‘likely to be thwarted’
Sources close to the Waleses suggest that, with everything else the family is coping with, the “Harry problem” is the last thing on their minds.
Victoria Ward
‘More like a bowl of lollies’: A dietitian ranks 10 popular breakfast cereals
Can that bowl of cereal be a good choice nutritionally? This is how to choose a good one, and the best way to enjoy it.
Analysis
AFL 2024
Hawks need to ‘look at plan,’ redundant recruiting ace still getting results: key round two takeouts
The AFL’s second round is in the books and, as usual, there is plenty to talk about after a weekend of upsets, controversy and magnificent solo performances.
The half-court wonder shot that put JackJumpers within a win of the NBL title – and Melbourne on the verge of defeat
Tasmania forward Jack McVeigh took a step over the half-court, dribbled between his legs and launched himself into the history books.
Opinion
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At least someone from Collingwood hit a target: Nowhere to hide for Pies’ senior players
Ross Lyon has basically said the entire competition has worked Collingwood out. Yes, he dressed it up in coach-speak, but the plain English translation was simple: “We all know what they do and how to beat them now”.
Michael Gleeson
Sports columnist
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Discrimination
Bradley’s school years were the best of his life. For his twin James, they were ‘hell’
James Elliot-Watson was an obvious candidate for school prefect – his teachers all told him so. Then, one lunchtime, he told a member of staff he was struggling with his sexuality and everything changed.
Opinion
Housing crisis
Some Liberals seem to recognise that there is an unstoppable electoral wave approaching
As the politics of inequality shift rapidly, the major parties are desperate not to get caught on the wrong side of the debate.
Sean Kelly
Columnist
ANZ to pay $57.5 million in credit cards class action
ANZ has reached an agreement to settle a class action related to interest charged on some personal credit cards between 2010 and 2019.
The shift in a relationship when one person stops drinking
Giving up alcohol can shift the dynamics in a relationship. There are ways to navigate that change.
Opinion
HECS
HELP: Why the HECS debt system needs a rethink
The HELP system has assisted millions of Australians with their university degrees, but the income-contingent loan needs an overhaul.
Rachel Clun
Reporter
Why some Americans are choosing to skip sex and go straight to IVF
Some are motivated by health and want to screen embryos for harmful mutations. Others want to choose their child’s gender.
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AFL 2024
‘Nothing’s ruled out yet’: Taranto has faith in Tigers despite loss to Power
Liam Baker was a bright spot for the Tigers, but there was little more he could do as Power piled on the goals.
Wright sent straight to tribunal as Swans star questions Dons’ aggression
Essendon’s Peter Wright has been sent straight to the tribunal and will likely face a three to four week suspension for the incident that left Sydney’s Harry Cunningham concussed and unable to take further part in Saturday night’s game.
Victoria
170 years since Melbourne slurped ‘Yarra soup,’ a toast to a remarkable reservoir
Dressed in Victorian-era garb and twirling parasols, fans of history - and clean water - gathered to celebrate the anniversary of Yan Yean, Melbourne’s first man-made reservoir.
Frankston masterplan that includes highrises near the beach ignores climate risks
Melbourne Water will not back a masterplan to densify Frankston’s city centre over a lack of consideration of flood risks and coastal inundation caused by climate change.
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Arts
Melbourne Theatre Company chair departs with a generous donation – and promises more on one condition
Amid uncertainty for the arts, MTC’s outgoing chair is leaving a parting gift to help shore up the future of theatre.
‘Precision oncology’: The future of cancer care is personalised
When we think of types of cancer, we name a part of the body, stages of growth. But there is a raft of other ways to classify a cancer, and doctors are starting to harness them.
Liberal royalty to take on teal Ryan in Frydenberg’s former seat of Kooyong
Amelia Hamer was considered a frontrunner for the seat despite a late surge in support for the chair of Transgender Victoria, Rochelle Pattison.
Politics
Greens’ supermarket-busting bill labelled ‘extreme’ by business, but it has a Liberal backer
The proposed powers – which are also backed by the Nationals – could be used to force Woolworths and Coles to sell assets if the supermarkets grow too big.
Opinion
Political leadership
As Liberals navigate a ‘sea of red’, the Greens are making waves of their own
George Brandis
Former high commissioner to the UK and federal attorney-general
Business
The energy sector is having its Uber moment
Octopus Energy wants to give the global electricity market its Uber moment as renewable energy erodes the traditional relationships between power companies, their customers and the grid.
World
Catherine ‘enormously touched’ by support after cancer announcement
The Princess of Wales and Prince William have released their first statement since Catherine announced her cancer diagnosis.
Opinion
The worst thing about Trump’s take-down of Rudd is Dutton’s cynical reaction
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
If I could gather all the leaders of boys’ schools in one room, here’s what I would tell them
Chanel Contos
Founder of Teach Us Consent
You’re a realist, not a racist if you oppose unchecked immigration
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
The minute Trump labelled Rudd ‘nasty’, calls started flooding the Australian embassy
Farrah Tomazin
North America correspondent
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Property
Mitchell was trying to buy a home. Then $150,000 nearly evaporated
That amount of money would have been the difference between buying a three-bedroom and a two-bedroom house.
Buyer priced out of his suburb beats four others for $735,000 Hawthorn unit
Five bidders competed for the two-bedroom apartment on Melbourne’s biggest auction weekend of the year so far.
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Lifestyle
The inner-city Melbourne house that doubles as an antique furniture shop
Work meets play in this eclectic home in Collingwood.
Culture
Truth (and grandfathers) get lost in this award-winning artist’s work
Laure Prouvost plays with rubbish, nature, words and stories. The game is now on at ACCA.
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AFL 2024
Saints’ win highlights bizarre call, Mitchell’s misstep: Key takeouts from round two
The AFL’s second round is in the books and, as usual, there is plenty to talk about after a weekend of upsets, controversy and magnificent solo performances.
Sainz recovers from emergency surgery to win Australian Grand Prix
Carlos Sainz won a dramatic Australian Grand Prix after champion rivals Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton had to bow out in the early laps with car troubles.
Wonder shot puts Tasmania within a win of title – and Melbourne on verge of defeat
Tasmania forward Jack McVeigh took a step over the half-court, dribbled between his legs and launched himself into the history books as his miracle shot put his JackJumpers within one win of a maiden NBL championship.
Told to give way, Oscar refuses to grouch as podium curse continues
Home-town boy Oscar Piastri was driving towards a podium finish – until his McLaren bosses ordered him to give way to teammate Lando Norris.
‘Nothing’s ruled out yet’: Taranto has faith in Tigers despite loss to Power
Follow along for all the live action as the Western Bulldogs hunt their first win against a rampaging Gold Coast in Ballarat and Richmond face Port Adelaide at the MCG.
‘The older guys are on notice’: Daniel backs Bulldogs’ selection calls
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge admits he’s made some difficult selection decisions in his bid to reward pre-season form, and one of the veterans who has been affected has backed the approach.
Plympton, the sailor who navigated St Kilda through troubled waters, dies
Andrew Plympton was a long-serving president of the St Kilda Football Club in the 1990s, a president of Yachting Australia and later served on the Australian Olympic Committee.
Have Your Say
At least someone from Collingwood hit a target: Nowhere to hide for Magpies’ senior players
Ross Lyon has basically said the entire competition has worked Collingwood out. Yes, he dressed it up in coach-speak, but the plain English translation was simple: “We all know what they do and how to beat them now”.
Michael Gleeson
Sports columnist
