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The fire that exposed a Melbourne recycling chief’s big dirty secret
The case points to the nightmare that regulators face in trying to contain risks within the rubbish and waste industry.
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Cryptocurrencies
Up to $150 million at risk as two Australian bitcoin schemes go bust
Hundreds of local investors are chasing their investments in two separate schemes, including one run by a man who says he’s a former NASA scientist.
Karaoke kid kicked out: Lehrmann faces the music after being ‘evicted’ from Sydney pad
The avowed party animal has been given his marching orders from the $4.1 million North Sydney home where he had been staying before complaints from neighbours.
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Crime
A lost wife and a husband who searches for Samantha every day
Samantha Murphy disappeared in February. Her husband still walks through plantations and bushland every day, hoping to find her.
Analysis
Naked City
How dodgy autographs forged a sports-mad cop’s unlikely meeting with The Don
Detectives who raided a sports memorabilia shop looking for fake signatures were faced with a dilemma: how to tell what was real.
Asbestos and mulch: The state of play
The discovery of asbestos pieces in several parks across Melbourne has put the spotlight on the mulch and demolition industries.
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AFL 2024
‘We copped it all week’: Bombers show fight in win over Dogs
The Bombers have scored a memorable win and raised some serious questions about the prospects of the Western Bulldogs this season after a 29-point win.
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LoadingYou can’t blame Nina for wanting a gold medal all for herself, this time round
It was a moment of sportsmanship and sacrifice that went around the world. Would Australia’s pole vault world champion do it again in Paris?
AFL round five teams and tips: Tigers lose Taranto to injury
Our experts have entered their tips for the eight games of round five. See which way they’re predicting each match will turn out as the season kicks into gear.
Opinion
Note From The Editor
Which stories prompt the most positive feedback? The Age has a new winner
One series of articles is attracting so much love, it has continued four times longer than planned.
Patrick Elligett
Editor
Exclusive
Title Deeds
He paid $80m for Melbourne’s most expensive house - then his dad spent $16m on a beach retreat
When seller Nathan Tinkler bought the estate north of Coffs Harbour he was ranked Australia’s youngest billionaire, just as Ed is now.
Opinion
Productivity
How to escape the soul-crushing cycle of micromanagement
Ever been trying to do your job, but your manager weaves their way into the details, destroying your shaky illusion of autonomy? It’s time to reset.
Shelley Johnson
Careers contributor
From K-drama to K-horror: How South Korea is reinventing zombie flicks
South Korea already as a reputation for making great TV dramas and now Netflix is helping bring their horror films to the world.
Traveller Letters: Virgin ‘perk’ of platinum, gold status is totally useless
“One of the perks of being a Virgin Australia gold or platinum member when flying on several international airlines is supposed to be lounge access.”
Opinion
Tripologist
Tripologist: Where can I have a Thailand beach stopover?
“I have four nights in Thailand to break my economy flights to and from Europe with a mid-journey stopover.”
Michael Gebicki
The Tripologist
‘Slave-like’: Solar panels may be great for the environment but at what human cost?
Modern-day abolitionist Grace Forrest is now at the same level as Nelson Mandela, Malala Yousafzai, Ruth Bader Ginsberg. Her cause is to curb forced and child labour while there’s time.
Lest we forget ancient island that opened its hearts to our Anzacs
A small, solemn group of dignitaries will meet in Malta – as they have since 1916 – among the rows of headstones at Pieta Military Cemetery to commemorate an intriguing but forgotten chapter of Gallipoli lore.
Serving looks: For winter, tennis is once again shaping our wardrobes
Thanks to Zendaya’s carefully curated looks on the press tour for the film Challengers, dressing like you belong to an expensive racquet club is back in style.
WEEKEND READS
The diminutive woman behind Pub Choir
Pub Choir is the art of teaching a song they’ve never heard to a bunch of beery strangers who might not be able to sing. It’s a hell of a ride.
Superquiz and Target Time, Friday, April 12
Trivia buffs: test your knowledge with today’s interactive superquiz and target.
Victoria
Updated
Courts
AFL great charged with child sex offences
Australian Football Hall of Famer Carl Ditterich has been charged with a string of child sex offences for allegedly assaulting a girl who was under his care in 1985.
A card in the woods and a heartbreaking message to a beloved daughter
Nestled into flowers in a scorched patch of bushland is a note from Hannah McGuire’s family containing two words the women of Ballarat desperately need to hear.
Exclusive
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Major disruption warning ahead of planned pro-Palestine protests
The groups behind Monday’s global A15 Action protests have threatened to blockade “major choke points in the economy”, aiming to cause maximum economic impact.
Exclusive
Planning
The bonus encouraging Melbourne developers to build offices – during a housing crisis
Parkland, affordable housing and commercial office spaces earn developers bonuses to build in the CBD. The code was meant to be reviewed but it hasn’t been touched.
Updated
Missing person
Police halt new search for Samantha Murphy
Dogs were used to scour Enfield State Park and its surrounds for the remains of Samantha Murphy, with a search due to resume on Friday.
AFL
Opinion
A new force is emerging in the AFL. It’s bad news for the Bombers and Saints
The Suns, with their riches of young talent and growing superstars, are on the brink of a meteoric rise. This is a warning to all: prepare yourselves, for the Suns are ready to unleash a new era of dominance in the AFL.
Kane Cornes
AFL columnist
Flemington boss quits as Saints hunt for new CEO
Former Fremantle CEO Steve Rosich is free to explore new roles after announcing he is leaving his senior post at the VRC. The news comes as St Kilda continue to search for a replacement chief executive officer for Simon Lethlean.
Politics
PM warned against ‘slippery slope’ of picking business winners with taxpayer billions
Productivity Commission chair Danielle Wood said the government’s push to subsidise manufacturing risks creating businesses that rely on handouts. And her predecessors agree.
Business
Billionaire Stokes family wins support for takeover of Australia’s largest concrete maker
Boral’s independent directors have caved in to Seven Group’s hardball takeover bid.
World
‘Gunfire broke out’: Australian aid worker shot at in Gaza
Tess Ingram worked for Nine before taking a job with the United Nations. She was in a vehicle waiting to deliver aid when bullets began to fly.
Opinion
Why is Trump Bible bashing? Because even his religious faithful are about to be shocked
Bruce Wolpe
Senior fellow at the US Studies Centre and former political staffer
Blame game hides truth of asbestos contamination saga
Annika Smethurst
State Political Editor
Albanese has a new slogan. Just don’t play a drinking game with it
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
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Property
Victorian tree-change towns where Melbourne renters are moving to cut their cost of living
Instead of moving to the coast for the lifestyle, there’s a wave of city dwellers being pushed to the regions due to the cost of living.
Analysis
Renting
Victoria’s new tax is driving landlords out. But is that a bad thing?
It has become easy for landlords and real estate agents to point to the recently expanded land tax as a reason for spiking rents. But it’s more complicated.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Rihanna wants a breast lift after babies. Could it start a movement?
More mothers are choosing the procedure to mark the end of their breastfeeding years. Some experts warn the trend fuels unrealistic expectations about body image.
Culture
Exclusive
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
‘It’s appalling’: Hugo Weaving on the backlash to pro-Palestine protests in Australia
The acclaimed actor has just finished performing his latest play in Ireland, where he says conversations about Gaza and Israel are much more “sane” than in Australia.
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AFL 2024
AFL 2024 round five LIVE updates: ‘We copped it all week’: Bombers show fight in win over Dogs
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as the Bulldogs and Bombers renew their rivalry at Marvel Stadium.
‘Hey girl, you maybe wanna share?’ This time Nina Kennedy wants the gold medal to herself
It was a moment of sportsmanship and sacrifice that went around the world. Would Australia’s pole vault world champion do it again in Paris?
Updated
Courts
AFL great Carl Ditterich charged over alleged historical indecent assault of underage girl
Australian Football Hall of Famer Carl Ditterich has been charged with a string of child sex offences for allegedly assaulting a girl who was under his care in 1985.
AFL round five teams and tips: Tigers lose Taranto to injury
Our experts have entered their tips for the eight games of round five. See which way they’re predicting each match will turn out as the season kicks into gear.
Smith hangs tough to keep Masters dream alive, DeChambeau leads after opening round
Former British Open champion Cameron Smith was “absolutely chuffed” to have ground out a first-round 71 after spending almost a week battling food poisoning.
Tim Cahill vs Australia: Why Socceroos great is blocking the road to Paris
Cahill has quietly ascended to the key role of technical director in Qatar, effectively putting him in control of the development systems of one of Australia’s direct competitors.
Opinion
AFL 2024
Lions and their crying shame
The Brisbane Lions have a chance to lead by example in stamping out personal sledging. We’re waiting ...
Greg Baum
Sports columnist
Have Your Say
What’s a gold medal worth? Cash for medals in historic Olympics move
Olympic gold just got a lot more lucrative for track and field athletes in Paris.
