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Family of aid worker speak of her bravery, compassion
The Frankcom family said Zomi would “leave behind a legacy of compassion, bravery and love for all those in her orbit”.
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Albanese calls in Israel’s top diplomat over aid worker’s ‘unacceptable’ death
Friends and colleagues have paid tribute to Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom after she died in an apparent Israeli air strike while providing food assistance in Gaza.
Voice donations towards Yes and No campaigns revealed - and one side got much more
The electoral commission has released figures detailing the sums received and expended by political parties and lobby groups.
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Pollution
This factory contaminated the whole world. And you helped pay for it
Most Australians can expect to find “forever chemicals” in their blood. Now the Australian government is threatening to sue Wall Street giant 3M Company for nationwide pollution that has poisoned tens of thousands of properties across the country and cost taxpayers $400m.
Opinion
Wall Street
Meltdown: Trump investors just got a $2.8 billion dose of reality
The release of Donald Trump’s media group’s annual accounts rattled investors and wiped billions off the former president’s fortune.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Opinion
Interest rates
I hope the Easter bunny was good to you, because chances are the Reserve Bank won’t be
The ups and downs of interest rates mean more to Australian families than they do to virtually anyone else on the planet.
Chris Richardson
Economist
RecipeTin Eats was almost too embarrassed to share her incredibly simple go-to dinner
Quick, easy, flexible and delicious, Nagi Maehashi turns to this dependable recipe after a long day, and you will too.
Opinion
Air travel
I was frisked at the airport. The worst thing was how long it took
Travel is stressful and we sometimes do silly things when distracted at airport security, but getting mad doesn’t help anyone.
Lee Tulloch
Travel columnist
First black performer to win Oscar for best supporting actor dies
Louis Gossett Jr took home the best supporting actor Oscar in 1982 for his role in An Officer and a Gentleman.
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AFL 2024
‘The most disappointing thing’: Ginnivan opens up on Pies exit ahead of Gather Round clash
Jack Ginnivan has revealed post-grand final comments from coach Craig McRae combined with his exit interview showed him it was time to leave Collingwood, ahead of the new Hawk’s first clash against his old side on Sunday.
Analysis
AFL 2024
Dees prove doubters wrong, Dons edge ahead: Key takeouts from round three
We take a look at Melbourne’s performance in Adelaide, Essendon’s win over St Kilda and the case of the curious Cat.
Opinion
China relations
He fought the Taliban and won reality TV. Now he’s started an Australian civil war
Former SAS soldier and Australian Survivor winner Mark Wales is taking a novel approach to China’s aggression, but could it affect his chances of winning preselection for the Liberals?
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Trump’s call for Israel to ‘finish up’ war ‘shocks’ some on right
Trump has long clung to the possibility of a grand bargain between Israel and the Palestinians, insisting that only he can broker the “deal of the century.”
Uber back in court as taxi app alleges intentional harm
GoCatch, a popular Australian taxi booking app, said Uber acted illegally and undertook espionage to crush it.
Exposed: How simple it is for cheats to buy a university essay
Despite authorities closing hundreds of essay cheating websites, the purchasing of assignments continues apace.
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Will this chef’s freewheeling style and signature Jatz snack bring more sizzle to St Kilda?
High-profile Sydney chef Mitch Orr has taken the reins of St Kilda institution Prince Dining Room, which is seeking to reclaim some of its glory from yesteryear.
Tim Chan’s now doing a PhD. He was five before he understood that the sounds people made were language
More than a third of participants in the NDIS report autism as their primary disability, bringing the condition into the spotlight.
This DIY laptop lets you upgrade rather than replace
I upgraded my laptop to a new generation processor and twice the memory in 20 minutes for half the price of a new premium portable PC.
KEEPING THE FAITH
It’s loud and Insta-friendly. Step inside the world of ‘cool Christianity’
The Pentecostal faithful are flocking to sermons by pastors in ripped jeans and tearing up at rock concerts. It’s a far cry from empty pews in many Anglican and Catholic churches.
The flocks of these faiths are expanding as Australians turn their back on the church
In the suburbs, Sikhism, Hinduism and Buddhism are flourishing as Christianity plummets in a society with more atheists than ever.
Victoria
‘Water reaching her neck’: Woman almost drowns in Daylesford as rain drenches Victoria overnight
The 58-year-old woman fell into a drain about 8.50pm on Easter Monday and was swept away in fast-moving waters.
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Tragedy
Two Victorians drown trying to save toddler in hotel pool
A father and grandfather died while trying to save a two-year-old who slipped into the deep end of a pool at a Surfers Paradise hotel.
Flash flooding possible as heavy rain drenches Melbourne
Lightning forced players off the ground at the MCG during the clash between Hawthorn and Geelong and fans were told to seek shelter at three-quarter time.
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City life
This e-scooter giant says riders are spending less time on footpaths. Critics are sceptical
Far too many riders are still putting themselves and pedestrians at risk by using footpaths, critics say of a study by an e-scooter hire company.
Melbourne man accused of Ukraine murder sought Australian consular assistance
Abdelfeteh Nourine allegedly shot British ex-paratrooper Daniel Burke while they were both fighting Russian forces in Ukraine.
AFL
Updated
‘We’ve just got to get him to take a breath’: How Rioli jnr can realise immense potential
Maurice Rioli won Adem Yze’s praise for a chase-down tackle in the decisive last quarter – one of six he laid for the match – and there was also a wonderful spin out of trouble at half-back and plenty of dash throughout.
Contending or rebuilding? Geelong show again that it doesn’t have to be one or the other
Not even an unprecedented 40-minute lightning delay could stop the Cats on their path to victory over Hawthorn at the MCG.
Politics
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Political leadership
Fines up to $10,000: Badly behaved politicians face strict penalties under proposed code
Politicians who breach parliamentary workplace standards could be fined up to $10,853, or 5 per cent of their base salary, according to a leaked draft of new laws.
Business
This billion-dollar Aussie luxury fashion retailer has taken the world by storm. But read the fine print
Cettire has dazzled both well-heeled shoppers and investors with its bargains and extraordinary growth, but it has also become the most polarising success story on the ASX.
World
Russian military unit linked to diplomats’ brain injuries
Members of a Russian military intelligence unit known as 29155 had been placed at the scene of reported health incidents involving US personnel, it has been reported.
Opinion
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Netanyahu has been given two options by the US. Both come at a high price
Amin Saikal
Professor of Middle Eastern, Central Asian and Islamic Studies
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
Prefab or pre-drab? The pros and cons of factory-made houses
Tone Wheeler
Australian Architecture Association president
Donald Trump is a fake tough guy on China
Paul Krugman
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Property
‘Beauty and silence’: What life is like in Melbourne’s best value suburb
At $313 per square metre, land here is some of the cheapest in Melbourne. But locals aren’t sure if they want to tell everybody about their secret.
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.
Good Food
Lifestyle
No longer mournful, divorce rings are having a moment
Emily Ratajkowski isn’t the only person giving her diamonds new life post-divorce.
Culture
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Live music
$6000 a year: Australian musicians earnt more during the pandemic than they do now
Australian musicians are making less money than during COVID and the collapse of the festival circuit will only make life harder.
Traveller
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Sport
Contending or rebuilding? Geelong show, again, it doesn’t have to be one or the other
Not even the 40-minute delay at the start of the last quarter, taken as a precaution against a lightning strike, could do more than temporarily stall the Cats on their path to victory over Hawthorn at the MCG on Easter Monday.
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AFL 2024
‘The most disappointing thing’: Ginnivan opens up on Pies exit ahead of Gather Round clash
Jack Ginnivan has revealed post-grand final comments from coach Craig McRae combined with his exit interview showed him it was time to leave Collingwood, ahead of the new Hawk’s first clash against his old side on Sunday.
Number four on Germany jerseys to be redesigned over Nazi symbolism
Adidas said fans would no longer be able to customise their jersey with the number 44 over concerns it resembles the symbol used by the SS.
‘Too tough for his own good’: Why Tszyu’s warrior spirit may have cost him Crawford
Jeff Horn, the only Australian to have fought boxing’s pound-for-pound king Terence Crawford, says Tim Tszyu should have “swallowed his ego” against Sebastian Fundora.
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Olympics
‘We were actually praying for the rain’: Olympic hopeful wins Gift amid wild weather
In a Stawell Gift remarkable for even starting, let alone finishing, Jack Lacey has won the men’s final for 2024 and Chloe Mannix-Power the women’s at a waterlogged track where races were delayed and abandoned as wild weather hit.
Sport quiz: Who broke Muhammad Ali’s jaw in 1973?
Challenge yourself with our sports quiz, a mix of questions about the latest in world and local sport, and the big events in sporting history.
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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
Dees prove doubters wrong, Dons edge ahead: Key takeouts from round three
This week, we take a look at Melbourne’s performance in Adelaide, Essendon’s win over St Kilda and the case of the curious Cat.
