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Seven’s deadly sins: The questionable culture of the network and Mark Llewellyn
The spotlight has been turned back onto Seven’s current affairs show.
Exclusive
Courts
Pope seeks immunity in Australian court over notorious paedophile priest
A lawsuit involving Aboriginal victims of a jailed priest could have international implications for the Vatican as they seek to protect the pontiff from being drawn into a civil damages claim.
‘Pretty negligent’: Residents demand action over asbestos in mulch at Melbourne parks
Workers on Saturday erected more metal fencing with yellow caution tape across three reserves in Altona North, as locals demanded a swifter response from council.
Investors beat seven others for $495,000 gutted ex-government unit
The Forest Hill home had been rented out for two decades, then stripped back and primed for renovation. It fetched $170,000 over reserve.
Why Carrie Fellner spent nearly a decade chasing the story of ‘forever chemicals’
From Williamtown, to Minnesota in the US and Wreck Bay on the NSW South Coast, Fellner has tracked the toxic trail of destruction left by a corporate giant.
The farmers who want to look their livestock in the eye before slaughter
Driven by decreasing access to major slaughterhouses, this small pork and beef farmer will build its own abattoir after fending off a VCAT challenge by neighbours.
Opinion
AFL 2024
Clayton Oliver and the Demons walking a tightrope
As star Melbourne midfielder continues his cautious behavioural rehabilitation, his club is also trying to overcome six months of on- and off-field horrors
Caroline Wilson
Football columnist for The Age
Analysis
Essendon Bombers
Port’s talent shamed Essendon; the Bombers should invite their recruiters to the post-mortem
To properly review an underwhelming performance, Brad Scott could do worse than invite his recruiting department in and ask where they might locate players of the calibre of Port’s midfield.
Very few can hit a shot like Cameron Smith did at The Masters. But he has one problem
Australia’s best hope at The Masters went and played the course last month with his dad. He walked away feeling conditions will suit him.
Israel is reportedly using AI to pick Gaza targets to assassinate at their family home
The US and the UN are looking into the explosive claims by two Tel Aviv-based magazines that reveal the use of “Lavender”, a program making devastating decisions.
Queen’s ‘happy place’ to be opened to the public for the first time
The move to open Balmoral Castle to tourists is part of King Charles’ wish to make royal residences more accessible.
Biden urges Egypt, Qatar to press Hamas to agree to hostage deal
Running out of patience, the US president is pressuring Arab leaders to do more to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza.
Opinion
Loyalty programs
What we know so far about Qantas’ frequent flyer overhaul
Here comes my speculation on Qantas’ new strategy and what it will mean for your reward flying.
Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Money contributor
Beyond scones and sangas: high tea gets a modern makeover
Plus: get ready for the weekend with these fresh diversions.
Albo reckons they’re legends, but Radio Birdman are ready for a rest
The mercurial band’s 50th anniversary tour will probably be their last because even trailblazers need to sit down.
This gem of the comedy festival is waiting to be unearthed – don’t sleep on it
From lurid family histories to Excel-lent stand-up, this year’s comedy festival is in full swing. Keep an eye on our ever-growing list of reviews here.
WEEKEND READS
Wait, it closes this weekend? A last-minute guide to navigating the Triennial
The first rule of seeing the Triennial is don’t try to see all of the Triennial. But if you have an hour or a day, here’s how to maximise your experience.
Analysis
We need to set a standard or the majority will continue to be intimidated by the minority
Taking away the social media “likes” would be a good starting point to negating youth crime.
Victoria
More than just a market, South Melbourne is a village too
Built on the success of the gold rush, South Melbourne has ridden the highs and lows of Victorian history. It’s carved out a place on the edge of the CBD.
Asbestos found at three more parks in Melbourne
Asbestos-contaminated material has now been found at four Hobsons Bay parks – at least three of which are linked to Victorian government Big Build projects.
Harpreet nearly drowned. He wants to help others in his community after recent tragedies
The Indian-Australian community is reeling from multiple drowning tragedies. What needs to change?
Teen given third chance on bail after pack attack left boy with horrific injuries
A teen celebrated like he’d won a grand final after a group of boys armed with machetes, knives, hammers and baseball bats set upon a boy outside a shopping centre, a court heard.
Why the slow decay of children’s handwriting skills spells trouble
Growing numbers of students are typing rather than writing their exams, due to fears their messy or illegible penmanship will hurt their marks.
AFL
‘We only have each other’: How the Demons galvanised amid raging scandals
Melbourne’s culture has been questioned, with coach Simon Goodwin saying actions speak louder than words. In the last month, the Demons’ actions have been convincing.
‘In no way did I mean to offend Collingwood’: May’s humble Pie
Steven May admits he could have chosen his words better in a contentious speech at Melbourne’s best and fairest last year, and says that the Magpies had been “inspirational”.
Politics
‘Inexcusable’: Angry Australia condemns aid worker killings, Israel suspends two officers
The Israeli military has dismissed two army officers who were involved in the operation that killed Australian Zomi Frankcom and six fellow aid workers.
Business
Why no one wants to start a small business any more
Australia’s 2.5 million small businesses are collapsing at a rapid rate – and there are many who say the government is adding to red tape rather than reducing it.
World
Updated
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Bowing to pressure, Israel says it will allow more aid into Gaza
Joe Biden is said to have been privately enraged by the deadly strike on World Central Kitchen staff, and publicly noted it was not isolated given nearly 200 aid workers have been killed since October 7.
Opinion
The sick joke that insults our new GG – and Beyonce
Julia Baird
Journalist, broadcaster, historian and author
Channel Seven’s grubby Spotlight ‘exclusive’ puts my trade to shame
Ray Martin
Veteran broadcaster and journalist
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Property
‘Ultimate place to raise a family’: Melbourne’s top suburbs if you can’t afford the inner city
Home buyers here can enjoy an unbeatable lifestyle and find the commute is not a problem.
Eleven of our favourite Melbourne homes for sale right now
From a sophisticated treehouse to a smart cottage to a penthouse with two offices, we’ve got you covered.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Opinion
Health and nutrition
Making sense of health headlines shouldn’t be so difficult – or dangerous
Recent coverage of new research on time-restricted eating was a reminder of how easily the media – and health experts – can get it wrong.
Sarah Berry
Lifestyle Health Editor
Opinion
Sunday Life
Boomers are afraid to sell the family home and downsize. Can you blame us?
Jane Caro
Novelist, author and commentator
Culture
Another one bites the dust: Mona Foma cancelled in further blow for live music
The festival, which featured acts including Queens of the Stone Age and Nick Cave, has been permanently cancelled just a month after its most recent event.
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‘I don’t think we’ll ever get to the end of it’: Swans great despairs about ongoing racism
Michael O’Loughlin discusses the racism he faced as a junior player, supporting Indigenous kids, the Voice referendum and Adam Goodes.
Australian cyclist’s wife feared the worst amid his horror crash
Jay Vine’s wife has revealed how she feared he might have died when the star Australian cyclist was lying prostrate in a ditch after a dreadful crash in northern Spain.
Opinion
AFL 2024
Clayton Oliver and the Demons walking a tightrope
As star Melbourne midfielder continues his cautious behavioural rehabilitation, his club is also trying to overcome six months of on- and off-field horrors
Caroline Wilson
Football columnist for The Age
From a $5000 offer to becoming the NFL’s $100 million man
Australian NFL star Jordan Mailata has re-signed with the Philadelphia Eagles on a three-year deal worth $100 million.
Punters hold fire, but day one of The Championships to go ahead at Randwick
Betting on Saturday’s feature race slowed to a crawl on Friday as rain lashed Sydney, but remarkably the first day of The Championships will proceed.
Analysis
AFL 2024
Port’s talent embarrassed Essendon; the Bombers should invite their recruiters to the post-mortem
To properly review an underwhelming performance, Brad Scott could do worse than invite his recruiting department in and ask where they might locate players of the calibre of Port’s midfield.
Very few can hit a shot like Cameron Smith did at The Masters. But he has one major problem
Australia’s best hope at The Masters went and played the course last month with his dad. He walked away feeling conditions will suit him.
Have Your Say
‘We only have each other’: How the Demons galvanised amid raging scandals
Melbourne’s culture has been questioned, with coach Simon Goodwin saying actions speak louder than words. In the last month, the Demons’ actions have been convincing.
