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Casinos
Crown Resorts keeps licence to operate Melbourne casino
The decision comes 18 months after the company was disgraced by two scathing royal commissions and a state inquiry that confirmed it failed to curb money laundering and terrorism.
‘If Australia is listening, you need to be worried’
The government’s bill to dramatically increase its deportation powers has passed the House of Representatives, backed by the Coalition and opposed by members of the crossbench.
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Courts
Top cardiologist sent thousands of texts to young employee he is accused of sexually harassing
Professor Chris Semsarian is defending a sexual harassment claim by a young woman who says he touched her on the bottom.
Exclusive
Cars
Labor throws ‘ute tax’ into reverse as voters lukewarm on new fuel rules
An exclusive survey highlights the challenge for the federal government in winning support for the reform.
Opinion
Russia-Ukraine war
The $350 billion meltdown that has upset Putin
After intense debate, the West has taken a big step towards a move that will upset Vladimir Putin and the Kremlin.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Ex-Victorian Liberals boss fined $40,000 over election ads
A Federal Court judge said a newspaper ad that attacked sitting Labor MP Libby Coker was a serious failure of the rules.
Analysis
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Biden has finally had enough of Netanyahu. Even Trump’s fed up
Even fierce Israel defender Donald Trump is fed up with the conflict: “You have to finish up your war ... you’re losing a lot of support.”
The $10b man: Donald Trump just made the most money he ever has in a single day
Donald Trump’s business empire was supposed to be in peril. Instead, it turned into the single-greatest day on record for the former president’s wealth.
Vincent’s Adam Goodes portrait made history. Poking fun at whitefellas is winning him new praise
Royals, prime ministers and Donald Trump are all brought down to earth in the humorous but searing works of Vincent Namatjira.
Kelly Slater is 52 with a baby on the way and a dead man holding his hip together
The greatest surfer of all time concedes he is likely competing in Australia for the final time as a new chapter looms in his personal and professional life.
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Airline reviews
A 16-hour Qantas economy long-haul flight leaves a bad taste
Top marks Qantas for a fast and convenient flight, but economy passengers deserve more than this.
Opinion
Property prices
Smiling but lying – if real estate agents won’t tell the truth, I will
The only thing that’s real about the real estate industry is the apparent dishonesty.
Jenna Price
Columnist and academic
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Religious freedom
Faith groups reject hard-line stance on discrimination law
Key faith leaders back a compromise in the debate as Anthony Albanese hints at a deal with the Greens to break the impasse on protections for LGBTQ children.
Government to rush through beefed up deportation laws
The new legislation will be introduced to parliament today ahead of a critical High Court case.
Sacha Baron Cohen denies Rebel Wilson’s claims about his behaviour on set
The Australian actor claims Baron Cohen has hired a public relations crisis team and is trying to stop her from publishing a chapter of her memoir.
How to avoid eating endangered seafood from the fish-and-chip shop this Easter
Flake and farmed salmon shouldn’t make an appearance at your Good Friday fish feast. Experts recommend these alternatives.
Why this Korean barbecue from a hatted restaurant stands out from the pack
Menu items named after K-pop groups bring the fun, and premium Japanese beef brings the luxe.
AFL 2024
Two Sydney Swans women players caught with cocaine
The two women were sentenced to a good behaviour bond in court in January.
The five Magpies who need to lift: McRae seeks energy and hunger
As Collingwood coach Craig McRae looks for a spark for his winless team, his former coach Leigh Matthews says the reigning premiers are lacking energy, and the stats show five of their key midfielders are not performing at last year’s standards.
Victoria
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City life
Crackdown on dark roofs in plan for growth suburbs to stem the ‘heat island effect’
Light-coloured roofs would be mandated on new homes on small lots in growth areas under a proposed overhaul of the state’s housing code. But at least one expert has questioned whether the change makes sense for the winter months.
Family forced to sell two homes to pay for massive tyre pile clean-up
A disability pensioner secretly stockpiled more than 100,000 old tyres on a farm near Mildura, leaving a deceased woman’s family with a clean-up bill of $900,000.
Warnings of extreme triple-zero call volumes before father’s death
The inquest into the death of Nick Panagiotopoulos, 47 is examining whether enough was done to act on warnings before the tragedy.
The moment the ombudsman’s relationship with Andrews soured
In her final report to parliament, Ombudsman Deborah Glass has tried to explain the souring of relations between her office and the former Andrews government.
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Science
This Melbourne unit is infecting people with nasty diseases... for a noble cause
Beds neatly made, fresh white walls – at first glance, this renovated ward in an old hospital building in East Melbourne seems entirely ordinary. Its mission is not.
Politics
The expensive catch-22 that prevents mothers from returning to the workforce
Bree Turner would like to work, but the cost of childcare for two children means it doesn’t stack up financially.
Business
Smiggle, Peter Alexander slated to become standalone companies in 2025
The popular stationery and sleepwear brands are set to be spun out of Premier Investment’s stable of brands next year.
World
Putin admits concert attackers were ‘radical Islamists’
The Russian leader then said it was necessary to find out “why the terrorists after committing their crime tried to flee to Ukraine and who was waiting for them there”.
Opinion
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Property
Young family pays almost $4.6 million for home in Balwyn High School zone
The vendors of the Elledale Street house were “extremely surprised” by the sale price, listing agent Helen Yan said.
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.
Good Food
Recipe collection
Easter
20 of the best Easter feasting ideas from RecipeTin Eats
Lifestyle
Can you really ‘fix’ damaged hair and split ends?
Bond repair products have become one of the hottest trends in the haircare industry, but what do they actually do?
Opinion
Home accessories
How Marvin the robo-vac became a (weird) member of the family
Michael Bachelard
Senior writer, The Age
Culture
Be amazed by what a plumber from Tasmania has done to Cirque du Soleil
Three performers now present their acts in a deluge of 10,000 litres of water, but first they had to learn to walk on it.
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Sport
Kelly Slater is 52 with a baby on the way and a dead man holding his hip together
The greatest surfer of all time concedes he is likely competing in Australia for the final time as a new chapter looms in his personal and professional life.
‘Humble and gracious’: McRae apologises for post-match comments, backs in Magpie veterans
The last time Scott Pendlebury and Steele Sidebottom played Brisbane, they tasted grand final victory. Three games later, they’re both out of form, and the coach is weighing up whether to give the veterans a rest.
Two Sydney Swans women players caught with cocaine
The two women were sentenced to a good behaviour bond in a Sydney court in January.
How Aussie giant-killer plans to topple world’s hottest tennis player
Chris O’Connell is just one win from the Miami Open quarter-finals. But to get there he must get past Jannik Sinner, who is still in smoking-hot form since his Australian Open win.
Pinned and pretzeled: Underwater wrestling regime behind Picklum’s tilt
Australia’s brightest surfing star Molly Picklum returns home as world No.1 and in more demand than ever.
‘Red flag! I’m in the middle of the track’: Stranded F1 driver pleads for protection moments before Ferrari win
In the closing moments of Sunday’s grand prix, George Russell of Mercedes was heard calling urgently for the red flag 12 times before the safety car was deployed. Fernando Alonso was penalised for his role in the crash that left Russell stranded.
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
‘They can expect that every week from us’: Perkins defends Essendon’s edge, stands up for Wright
Essendon young gun Archie Perkins has stood up for Peter Wright after the spearhead was criticised for his clash with a Swans favourite son. Meanwhile, the Demons received good news on the injury front for a pair of star defenders; and Saints big man Max King is headed to the tribunal.
Have Your Say
The five Magpies who need to lift: McRae seeks energy and hunger
As Collingwood coach Craig McRae looks for a spark for his winless team, his former coach Leigh Matthews says the reigning premiers are lacking energy, and the stats show five of their key midfielders are not performing at last year’s standards.
