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‘Reward for terrorism’: Wong’s speech draws backlash from pro-Israel groups
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong’s comments on Palestinian statehood have been welcomed by pro-Palestine advocates, but infuriated pro-Israel groups and the opposition.
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In October 2022, one of Seven’s most powerful execs sent an extraordinary email to a young reporter
The reporter didn’t know it at the time, but there was a problem with the fiery missive from Bruce McWilliam.
Biplanes once took off from the RAAF’s birthplace. Now it faces the wrecking ball
The Point Cook base, which was essential to Australia’s WWII efforts, trained the country’s first pilots and sent them to war. Conservationists are fighting to save its “irreplaceable” buildings.
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AFL 2024
Port’s Finlayson suspended for three matches for homophobic slur
Port Adelaide will be without ruck-forward Jeremy Finlayson until round eight after the AFL suspended him for three matches for directing a homophobic slur to an Essendon player.
Opinion
Trade wars
China has spooked the West in the war that may never end
The West is splashing out hundreds of billions of dollars to maintain its edge in the fight over the world’s most critical technology. But China is playing the long game.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
PM says government has long supported a two-state solution
Anthony Albanese re-iterated that the government supported a two-state solution, strongly stating that “Hamas has no role in a future Palestinian state”.
If ‘the classics never die’, this suburban favourite’s cotoletta panino is immortal
With just four ingredients, it couldn’t be simpler. But that’s precisely why it’s so special, according to Sandwich Watch.
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Tips & advice
Are tourists ruining Japan? Cracks form in world’s most polite nation
I’m not sure if you’ve ever seen a sushi chef have an existential crisis in real time, but I have, and it’s not pretty.
Ben Groundwater
Travel writer
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‘Our hearts are broken’: Sunrise reporter Nathan Templeton dies at 44
The former reporter for the Seven Network’s morning program was found unresponsive near a Geelong river.
‘Shaky foundations’: England’s health system to review all transgender treatment
A landmark, long-awaited review has been published into the support and treatment offered to children in England who believe they’re transgender.
Chicago police fired 96 shots in 41 seconds at fatal traffic stop, footage shows
The gunshots continued even after driver Dexter Reed, 26, “exited his vehicle and fell to the ground,” officials said.
Five horses from five stables tested positive to a breast cancer drug. No one knows why
The mystery of how traces of a breast cancer drug appeared in urine samples taken from five different thoroughbreds, trained by five different stables and racing at five different tracks, might never be solved.
Matildas look to Paris after accounting for Mexico
Hayley Raso’s early goal gave the Australians a cracking start before Caitlin Foord’s magical strike put some icing on the cake.
Opinion
Sex work
Why we shouldn’t put the Spotlight on sex work
It’s legal. It’s well-paid. Many women do it because it’s flexible and they can be their own bosses. Our collective weirdness about sex work is embarrassing.
Jenna Price
Columnist and academic
‘I could Joe Rogan it up’: Is Wil Anderson embracing the anti-wokers?
The stand-up veteran admits it’d be far more lucrative to join those complaining that they “can’t say what they want to”.
Beyond the cliches and crowds: Europe’s 10 best underrated destinations
Once you’ve copped a sunburn in Florence and nursed a rosé hangover in Aix-en-Provence, where in Europe do you explore? Where do you discover the next Tuscany?
Victoria
Ex-boyfriend of Hannah McGuire appears in court charged with her murder
Lachlan Young, 21, has faced McGuire’s devastated family in court after her body was found in a burnt-out car in bushland near Ballarat on Friday.
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Victorian Parliament
Alison claims her digital land records were altered and a 120-year-old document proves it
The battle over an independent board that oversees Victoria’s official records is heating up.
‘Concrete Picasso’ masterpiece saved from the wrecker’s ball
This squat concrete bunker in Queen Victoria Gardens is here to stay a little longer after a fight to save it from being partly demolished and relocated.
Labor members could lose right to pick premier after Andrews exit chaos
Party members and MPs currently have a 50-50 say in deciding the Labor leader. But a proposed change to party rules would cut the membership’s voting rights.
‘I am devastated’: Doctor’s regret over toddler’s death
Paul Bumford told a coroner he was on his first locum shift at Wangaratta hospital when he treated Noah Souvatzis and should have escalated his care to a more senior doctor.
AFL
Demon to miss Lions clash; Carlton star to return; Pendlebury’s rib fracture confirmed
Mercurial forward Kysaiah Pickett’s one-match ban will stand. Carlton coach Michael Voss is relieved the speculation around Sam Walsh’s health can come to an end.
Opinion
Priced out: In ‘footy country’, you’ll struggle to watch a game on TV at the pub
This, we are regularly assured by AFL ads, was not just a country footy town – we were in footy country. That’s true, unless the game you wanted to watch in Stawell happened to be on pay TV.
Michael Gleeson
Sports columnist
Politics
Opinion
Immigration
Jim Chalmers should thank migrants. Without them, we’d be in recession now
Far from stealing our homes, migrants are returning to their pre-COVID university digs and propping up our economy.
Shane Wright
Senior economics correspondent
Business
Amazon builds new mega warehouse as shoppers seek out larger items
Amazon Australia is developing two new super-scale robotics-led centres amid strong growth in online purchases of bulky goods such as furniture and flat screen TVs.
Opinion
Interest rates
The chief of America’s biggest bank is worried. That’s bad news for all of us
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
World
School shooter’s parents jailed for 10 years for failing to stop ‘runaway train’
The judge said the convictions were not about ‘poor parenting’ but their lack of action in stopping their son from possessing a gun and killing four students.
Opinion
Space
A divided America comes together for a moment that won’t return for 20 years
Farrah Tomazin
North America correspondent
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Property
Eight of our favourite luxury homes, priced up to $82.5 million
They include a palatial architect-designed residence, a private estate with helipad and a farming oasis with vineyard.
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Title Deeds
Liam Hemsworth plots $14.6 million designer digs with pool and sauna
The house won’t be nearly visible from space like his big brother Chris’s place, but including land cost it will set him back more than $20 million.
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Lifestyle
‘DropTok’: Is our obsession with clear eyes doing more harm than good?
Over-the-counter eye drops have become part of many people’s daily routines. But experts are concerned excessive use may be masking underlying problems.
Culture
Festivals ‘in the thick of a real crisis’, says Music Australia chief
The number of 18 to 24-year-olds attending music festivals has dropped in the past five years, with a new report warning rising costs and overpolicing are key factors.
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AFL 2024
Finlayson suspended for three matches for homophobic slur
Port Adelaide will be without ruck-forward Jeremy Finlayson until round eight after the AFL suspended him for three matches for directing a homophobic slur to an Essendon player.
Five horses from five stables tested positive to a breast cancer drug. No one knows why
The mystery of how traces of a breast cancer drug appeared in urine samples taken from five different thoroughbreds, trained by five different stables and racing at five different tracks, might never be solved.
Former Cricket Australia chair Jack Clarke dies
Jack Clarke, the Cricket Australia chair who oversaw the introduction of the Big Bash League and a major overhaul of the governing body’s board of directors, has died in Adelaide.
‘Neverkusen’ no more: This is world soccer’s best fairytale since Leicester City
Bayer Leverkusen have never won Germany’s Bundesliga title before – but under Xabi Alonso, they’re unbeaten in 41 games and in contention for a remarkable treble.
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AFL 2024
Why goal umpires have been frustrated – and the AFL is going public about it
The AFL met with goal umpires on Tuesday to reassure them they were doing a good job in following AFL directions in asking for score reviews whenever a decision was close.
As it happened: Raso, Foord goals set up strong 2-0 win for Matildas over Mexico
The injury-addled Matildas turned in a professional performance in San Antonio on Wednesday morning (AEST) in one of their final pre-Olympics outings.
‘I’m literally a hugger’: How interim CEO is tackling netball’s problem
This masthead put a number of questions about netball’s future to Stacey West, who has been interim CEO of Netball Australia since December. The sport has made progress, but she doesn’t have all the answers.
Have Your Say
The free agents sure to attract five-year deals; Hawk thrust into spotlight
“Six years has become the new three years”: List-management trends are making it a good time to be a free agent playing good football.
