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Residents got a bike path moved. Now they’re not happy about where it might go
A state government plan to create a bike path in Melbourne’s south-east has hit another speed bump, as furious residents have rejected the options.
In these heat-island suburbs where it’s too hot to walk, developers are being pushed to plant trees
Developers of Melbourne’s newest housing estates are being pushed to leave space and soil for trees in private yards to curb the urban heat island effect.
Flash flooding possible as thunderstorms rumble towards Melbourne
The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather warning for heavy rainfall and damaging winds for much of central Victoria.
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Courts
Woodend accountant accused of losing $3 million of client funds to punt online
Andrew Marshall is under police investigation and being pursued by his former company in court.
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Tragedy
Two Victorians drown trying to save toddler in hotel pool
A father and grandfather have drowned while trying to save a two-year-old girl who slipped into the deep end of a Surfers Paradise hotel pool.
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Courts
Sarah Dougan made it big in America. Then her Australian past caught up
Executive and mother-of-five Sarah Dougan faces a difficult choice: risk her new life and fortune to face justice in Australia or be kicked out of the US permanently.
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Hawkins lights up MCG as Cats take early lead against Hawks
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Olympics
Wild weather causes delays as Bol reels in eight runners to take second in 1000m handicap
Tokyo Olympic star Peter Bol has overcome wild conditions and a field that started up to 32 metres ahead of him to finish second in the 1000-metre handicap at Stawell.
Brisbane blindsided: Lions deny off-season trip caused rift among players
Brisbane is adamant a trip some players took to America is not to blame for their winless start to the season.
The Sydney Sweeney-Johnny Depp rumour that set the internet spinning
It seems the unlikeliest of pairings, and her fans hope it isn’t true. But is there any truth to those rumours of a Depp-Sweeney movie?
Are artificial sweeteners helpful or harmful? Even experts are torn
New research just adds to the confusion about the controversial ingredient, included in diet soft drinks and yoghurts.
Opinion
Gender
Did you fight with your family over Easter? Good for you
Our world needs more respectful, honest and curious conversations, especially when we disagree.
Bella Westaway
Contributor
Bowen defends use of two jets for one photo op with PM for renewables
The energy minister said the Royal Australian Air Force advised that the Hunter Valley airport couldn’t accommodate the PM’s usual plane.
Energy giant sees hydrogen outshining nuclear in race to replace coal
The CEO of a major Australian power utility says clean hydrogen could replace gas in power plants within a decade, eliminating the need to go nuclear.
Inside the killing of a Russian defector with all the hallmarks of a Kremlin hit job
The men who killed Maksim Kuzminov wanted to send a message. It didn’t help his cause that he was partying in Spain and messaging an ex-girlfriend back home.
There’s another Aussie competing at this year’s Eurovision
Silia Kapsis,17, will perform for Eurovision in May, but not for her homeland.
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Romance & reality
Lovers separated by Iron Curtain for 22 years ‘married by Anthony Albanese’
The romance started in 1975 at Sydney University. After being torn apart by international politics, they reunited decades later – with the help of a future prime minister.
‘Diabolical’ European wasp plague devastates crops
Unseasonably warm and wet conditions have led to an infestation of wasps that is wiping out some vineyards, beehives and orchards.
WEEKEND READS
Thousand-fold hike: What’s driving the rise of autism?
Autism has changed. And it has reshaped Australia in the process. Now we are grappling with what that means.
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The mansions that signal the vast wealth of the Exclusive Brethren’s Hales family
An ATO raid on a Brethren-linked company last week has put the spotlight on the immense wealth of the sect’s most influential family.
Victoria
Illegal tobacco industry pushing new product experts say is aimed at children
Nicotine pouches, like those often spruiked by TikTok influencers and marketed with fruit and confectionery flavours such watermelon and gummy bears, are being illegally imported.
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Victorian Parliament
The documents Labor won’t hand over and how it gets away with it
Parliament’s efforts to have the report into a second injecting room made public have come to nothing, as integrity experts voice concern over a culture where the rules aren’t respected.
Holy smoke, Easter haze that has choked Melbourne will hang around all day
The Bureau of Meteorology expects a cold front due late tonight to finally clear up the smoke haze, which has shrouded the city over the weekend, from planned burns around the state
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Healthcare
Best for baby: Change in advice for cow’s milk over formula
The World Health Organisation now says cow’s milk is a safe alternative to formula or breast milk for six-month-olds. But the shift in advice has been criticised by some health authorities.
The most popular postgraduate courses in Australia revealed
Legal degrees were the top choice two years ago, but students are now flocking to a different field entirely.
AFL
Opinion
Four Points: The real reasons the Lions are battling, and the penny may have dropped for Essendon
The Lions are 0-3 with two losses at home but the fallout from an end-of-season trip to the US is not the reason for their struggles.
Peter Ryan
Sports reporter
‘We’ll give him the world’: Yze wants to keep Baker at Richmond
The stirring win over the Sydney Swans is a good step for the Tigers in their bid to keep Baker, who is in the sights of both the Dockers and Eagles in his home state.
Politics
Analysis
Political leadership
The succession plan for Albanese: The most and least likely contenders
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was elected with a two-term strategy to govern Australia, but what happens after that is a mystery. And on the day he does leave, a handful of MPs will be ready.
Business
Analysis
Social media
What Facebook might look like without any news
Last time Meta banned news, it removed the Facebook pages of charities, emergency services and hospitals. What will happen this time?
World
Unwell and under pressure: Netanyahu to have surgery amid mounting protests against government
The announcement came as tens of thousands of people demonstrated in Jerusalem against Netanyahu’s government.
Opinion
When Trump parades a hog-tied Biden, his violent threat to democracy is beyond question
Bruce Wolpe
Senior fellow at the US Studies Centre and former political staffer
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Property
‘Our secret’: What life is like in Melbourne’s best value suburb
There’s space to relax, you can hear the parrots singing and friendly locals are always open to stop for a chat.
The best affordable tree-change towns under $600,000
They have local job options, rising house prices, strong rental demand and new infrastructure on the way.
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Lifestyle
Why the mullet could actually be a flattering hairstyle for women to try
The tricky hair trend has had a soft new update. Here’s how to make it work for you, whatever your age or hair type
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Music festivals
From Splendour to surrender: why music festivals are out in the cold
The demise of Splendour in the Grass will shock no one who has been listening to music industry warnings.
Benjamin Potter
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AFL 2024
AFL 2024 round three LIVE updates: Hawkins lights up MCG as Cats take early lead against Hawks in Easter Monday showdown
Follow on for all the live action as rivals Hawthorn and Geelong go head-to-head in their annual Easter Monday showdown.
Brisbane blindsided: Lions deny off-season trip caused rift among players
There’s an old saying that, “what happens on an end-of-season trip should stay on the trip”, and that’s how the Brisbane Lions have responded to concerns about an off-season vacation by some of their players to the US. They say there’s no rift among players and the trip is not to blame for their winless start to the season.
Generosity, fitness and a packet of Tim Tams before each game: The secret to Tomahawk’s success
Here’s an imposing stat about an imposing figure. Over the course of Tom Hawkins’ career, no player in the competition has delivered more score assists. Just don’t touch his pre-game packet of double-coated Tim Tams.
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Olympics
Stalled Gift: Wild weather causes delays as Bol reels in eight runners to take second in 1000m handicap
Tokyo Olympic star Peter Bol has overcome wet and wild conditions and a field that started up to 32 metres ahead of him to come second in the 1000-metre handicap at Stawell.
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World Boxing
Under the bright Las Vegas lights, Tim Tszyu didn’t flinch. But did his corner?
Questions are being asked about the Australian’s world title fight being allowed to continue after he received a nasty gash on his forehead.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
Ice showers, cigars and bare chests: JackJumpers in for one “hell of a party” after defending island
The Tasmania JackJumpers won the NBL title, now they’re planning an epic celebration, and their coach is leading the way.
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Women's Super League
‘Male aggression’: Chelsea coach clashes with Arsenal counterpart after cup final
Emma Hayes appeared to push Jonas Eidevall as he tried to shake her hand after her side’s quadruple bid ended with a 1-0 extra-time defeat.
Have Your Say
Four Points: The real reasons the Lions are battling, and has the penny dropped for Essendon?
The Lions are 0-3 with two losses at home but the fallout from an end-of-season trip to the US is not the reason for their struggles.
Peter Ryan
Sports reporter
