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Inside the health retreat at the centre of suspected ‘mushroom’ poisoning
The Victorian wellbeing centre being investigated after a woman’s death describes itself online as “a stunning rural oasis” and a place where visitors can untangle their minds.
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Crime
Mushroom death mystery at wellness seminar triggers police probe
Police are investigating if psychedelic “magic mushrooms” were used in a drink consumed by a woman who later became unwell and died at a wellness event in Clunes.
Analysis
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Australia must not lose the war within over religion, ideology and politics
While there is a huge difference between spilling blood and paint, recent episodes reflect a radical intolerance for different political, ideological and religious views.
Analysis
Social media
Church stabbing, Bondi Junction highlight X’s failure to moderate
The misinformation and persistence of graphic videos can cause real harm to a huge audience.
Analysis
Political leadership
The danger to Australia’s social cohesion is out in the open. And it’s livestreamed
Albanese did all the right things. He said all the right things. Yet the events of Monday night exploded regardless.
Victoria Beckham spices up being 50 as newest member of ‘Club Ageless’
With her youthful appearance, the designer and one-time pop star is part of the changing face of older women in fashion.
Opinion
Dating
The secret to success on dating apps is economical
There are many factors to finding the perfect match online, but a win is always found with the right numbers.
Siena Fagan
Economics and media student
The hidden side of the mountains that cut through Australia’s heart
Look beyond the familiar to find some secrets of these spectacular ranges.
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Defamation
Reynolds breaks silence over Lehrmann judgment, vows to pursue Higgins
Former Coalition minister Linda Reynolds says she will proceed with her own civil case against Brittany Higgins and her partner David Sharaz.
Debra found the plot of her pioneer ancestor’s grave. But a stranger’s headstone was on it
It happens at least once a week. Someone will ask Debra Tranter, head of trustees at Castlemaine Cemetery, where their relative is buried, and she has to tell them the grave no longer exists.
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Lion’s lifeline: Cameron escapes with fine as AFL Tribunal notes ‘a rare case’
In a rare decision, Charlie Cameron’s clean record over more than 200 games paid dividends after the Brisbane livewire escaped with a fine at the tribunal for his sling tackle on Jake Lever.
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AFLW
AFLW growth has ‘plateaued’ but new boss promises fresh ideas
AFLW general manager Emma Moore will report to the game’s football boss, Laura Kane. Both say they would not be expanding the AFLW season further until TV and match-day audiences justify it.
The NRL’s Origin crowd record was set in Melbourne. Will it be beaten this year?
Melbourne Storm captain Harry Grant is calling on Melburnians to turn out in force to support Queensland for game two of this year’s NRL State of Origin series at the MCG.
Morgane had a home in a great suburb - until her landlord made one choice
Nearly every Melbourne suburb recorded a rise in rents over the last year, but some soared higher than their neighbours.
Editorial
Donald Trump
World watching as Trump finally fronts courtroom
Much hinges on Donald Trump’s fate in an American courtroom as he fights for the presidency and his freedom.
The Age's View
Editorial
Tasmanian Devil tooth among ‘mind-blowing’ finds in destroyed Juukan Gorge cave
The first physical evidence that Tasmanian Devils once lived in the Pilbara is among the ‘mind-blowing’ finds made by in what is left of a rock shelter blasted by Rio Tinto in 2020.
BONDI JUNCTION TRAGEDY
From an aspiring teacher keen to meet others, to a murderous loner
The parents of the Bondi Junction killer have spoken of his descent from country school kid to national “monster”, against the backdrop of untreated mental illness.
Bondi Junction victim was a junior sports star in Victoria and selected to bear Olympic torch
As a junior sports star, Ashlee Good was chosen for the Olympic torch relay in 2000.
Victoria
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Restaurants
Melbourne’s ‘prince of pizza’ making dough in Norway after debts and drive-by shootings
Woodstock pizza chain founder Tony Cannata abruptly left Melbourne after his business collapsed, owing $8 million, but he’s continued to earn a crust at an exclusive ski resort overseas.
The mistake 30 years ago that turned this precinct into the windy suburb
Docklands is often battered by strong winds, but experts say no wind testing was done when the suburb was built, while a wind sensor and more trees would mitigate the problem now.
Killer who reached over children to stab ex had fallen through the cracks, coroner hears
James Leonard Fairhall murdered Noeline Dalzell after arriving at the family home in breach of safety orders.
Their non-verbal daughter was trying to say something. A hidden camera revealed the abuse
NDIS Minister Bill Shorten has vowed he will seek a life ban on Lee-Anne Mackey’s former carers working with vulnerable people, after they were caught on CCTV bullying and abusing her.
Crackdown on low-quality appliances to fix faults with upgrades plan
A new $200 minimum payment on key appliance upgrades is being planned to weed out poor quality products from Victoria’s Energy Upgrades program.
AFL
AFL Briefing
Daicos reveals plan to break tag as Magpies get back to ‘DNA’
Port tagger Willem Drew was praised for curbing Nick Daicos’ influence in round 19 last year. This time the Magpie star is prepared.
‘The little boy from Queensland, eh?’ Dunstall elevated to Legend status in hall of fame
Dunstall said he’d struggle in the modern game because he’s not “an athlete”, but that truth hides a lie.
Politics
‘Army will be brutalised’: Defence firms brace for major funding cuts
Defence firms fear the “sword of Damocles is about to drop” as the government seeks to stop the $50 billion budget from spiralling out of control.
Business
The Star suggested burying $3.2 million in cash losses: Former CFO claims
Former chief financial officer Christina Katsibouba has made a series of allegations about the company’s failure to be transparent with investors and other executives regarding its financial position.
World
Spire collapses as fire rips through historic Copenhagen stock exchange
Passers-by rushed to save priceless paintings and valuables when a fire broke out in one of Copenhagen’s most famous buildings.
Opinion
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Iran has given Israel licence to ‘go nuts’. But there are reasons to resist
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Opinion
Iran has given Israel licence to ‘go nuts’. But there are reasons to resist
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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Property
The Victorian tree-change towns where property prices are rising fastest
Since mid-2023, local economic conditions, plus affordability and lifestyle factors, have sparked a turnaround in property in regional Australia.
First home buyers ‘relieved’ to nab $1.256m house, beat 11 others
The three-bedroom family home attracted 12 parties at auction, where the agent joked the burger joint down the road was worth an extra bid.
Good Food
Lifestyle
White-gloved salesmen: You’ve never seen a fruit shop quite like this one
Hushed reverence, fruit displayed like jewellery and white-gloved salesmen: you can bust your budget on fruit at specialist Japanese fruit stores.
Culture
‘It helps to have rich parents’: How to stop music becoming a pastime for the privileged
Becoming a professional musician takes more than talent. An innovative program aims to give aspiring artists a chance at making it.
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‘Rebuilding is a myth’: Talk of Bulldogs rift ‘a total fiction’, says Beveridge
Luke Beveridge has dismissed the idea of a rift with players as “total fiction” despite controversial team selections this year, saying rebuilding is a myth and a line had not been put through any senior players.
Revealed: The secret talks that could transform Australian netball
An expansion of the Super Netball league to include teams from New Zealand has been discussed as part of secret talks between Netball Australia and their counterparts across the ditch.
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Lion’s lifeline: Cameron escapes with fine as AFL Tribunal notes ‘a rare case’
In a rare decision, Charlie Cameron’s clean record over more than 200 games paid dividends after the Brisbane livewire escaped with a fine at the tribunal for his sling tackle on Jake Lever.
Exclusive
AFLW
AFLW growth has ‘plateaued’: new boss to push fresh ideas
AFLW general manager Emma Moore will report to the game’s football boss, Laura Kane. Both say they would not be expanding the AFLW season further until TV and match-day audiences justify it.
‘Feels like the end’: Slater ready to call time on surfing’s greatest career
The 11-time world champion struggled to compose himself as his exit from professional surfing looms, with a farewell at his favourite Fijian wave on the cards.
Updated
AFL 2024
‘Constant battle’: Why Pies defender Murphy is hanging up the boots at 24
Headaches, migraines, anxiety. Nathan Murphy opens up about his immediate retirement from football after suffering concussion in last year’s grand final.
Updated
IPL
‘Frustrating’: Maxwell pauses IPL campaign
Glenn Maxwell is taking an indefinite break from the IPL following a down patch in form off the back of the tournament of a lifetime at last year’s World Cup.
Have Your Say
Four Points: Reality bites as Hawks sink to 54-year low; Bevo’s Bulldogs out of tune
The Hawks haven’t started a season this badly since 1970, and if they lose to the Kangaroos this week, the heat will turn right up, while at the Bulldogs, Luke Beveridge is experimenting with new material, but diehard fans are not convinced.
Peter Ryan
Sports reporter