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Accused mushroom cook wants murder case kept out of city
The evidence in the case of alleged mushroom cook killer Erin Patterson may not be tested publicly until next year as her defence fights to have the matter heard in regional Victoria.
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Mushroom case
Erin Patterson philosophical about time stretching in custody
Accused of one of the most high-profile murder cases in Victoria, Erin Patterson sits content as justice moves glacially around her.
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Bondi Junction attack
Eighteen minutes of terror: Tracking the erratic movements of the Bondi Junction killer
Joel Cauchi was just another face in the crowd. Without warning, he pulled a knife from his bag and lunged at his first victim. Chilling security vision captured his deadly path through Westfield.
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‘Let’s clear the air’: Arj Barker explains why he booted a mum and baby from his show
Trish Faranda and her baby were booted out of an Arj Barker comedy show on Sunday night. Faranda says her baby wasn’t loud and felt humiliated. In a statement called ″Let’s clear the air”, Barker defended his decision.
Firebomb thrown at home of Burgertory’s activist founder
The Palestinian founder of Burgertory, Hash Tayeh, said his home “became a target of terror” after a Molotov cocktail struck just below his toddler son’s bedroom.
Analysis
Australia votes
These numbers show Labor cannot win on the vibe
The old assumption about a Labor victory at the next election is well and truly out of date. The government is clearly losing the fight to hold wavering voters.
How two chefs from an Australian aged care home beat the world’s best cooks
Chefs David Martin and Harry Shen are acutely aware of the bad reputation that surrounds food in aged care. It’s something they want to change.
Owner of hatted 1800 Lasagne transforms quiet cafe into Brunswick East’s next hot spot
Suntop Plaza has a new look and owner, but the heart of the cafe – and most of its home-style sandwich menu – remain very much intact.
Prolific buyer on The Block sells Hampton East house for $3,245,000, a $1m loss
The vendor owned three houses in the Charming Street neighbourhood, and sold number 22 for a loss after listing it with a published $1 reserve price.
Melbourne loves a latte. Only one suburb prefers a flat white. Others are clinging to cappuccinos
Explore Melbourne’s most popular coffee orders with our interactive map and find out what it says about your suburb.
Operation free Toby: Giants to fight Greene suspension at tribunal
The Giants will head to the AFL Tribunal in a bid to clear Toby Greene and Jesse Hogan after the pair were offered one-match bans.
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Doping
‘Infuriating’: Mack Horton unloads on ‘failed system’ after Chinese doping scandal
The Australian swimmer spent his career championing clean sport. He believes the integrity of “all sport” is under threat following revelations of positive Chinese drug tests.
How Speaker was convinced to defy Republicans and deliver aid to Ukraine
The US House Speaker’s personal dilemma likely explains months of delay that undoubtedly cost Ukrainian lives and has helped Russia make battlefield gains.
Albanese arrives in PNG ahead of Kokoda Trail walk
The prime minister’s trip comes just a day after Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi visited Papua New Guinea.
Opinion
Elon Musk
Australian politicians join the unhappy queue behind Tesla investors
The Musk fan club is being sorely tested, as the company ricochets between issues including slowing sales, increased competition and falling vehicle deliveries.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
The knockout audition that set a rising Australian actor on the road to Hollywood
The producers wanted Steve McQueen-grade movie charm. Australian-born actor Hoa Xuande delivered it.
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Recipes
Make it easy: 10 simple meals for meat-free Monday
Ease into the week with these fresh vegetarian dinner ideas that are big on flavour, low on fuss.
Opinion
Italy
I’ve visited Italy since the ’80s. Here are 12 lessons I’ve learnt
What’s a shakerato? Where are the best toilets? Check out these expert tips ahead of your next Italian holiday.
Michael Gebicki
The Tripologist
Victoria
Awil Hussein’s home is set for demolition. He’s not leaving without a fight
Awil Hussein and his two daughters call the North Melbourne public housing towers home and say their community will be destroyed if a plan to demolish them is allowed to go ahead.
Cladding fire at high-rise building blamed for top architecture firm’s liquidation
The architects behind some of Melbourne’s most prominent buildings say a tower fire in Docklands sent them broke.
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Public housing
The man behind the housing towers heritage bid grew up in them. To him, they’re no eyesore
Christopher Lee, who grew up in the Lygon Street towers in Carlton, recalls spacious and light-filled rooms, bold architecture and fond memories. That’s why he wants them protected.
Fancy Free-o: Linda Reynolds’ repast with Janet Albrechtsen
The former minister has raved about a nosh-up with a fellow Lehrmann case alumni.
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Crime
Underage offenders will soon be fitted with ankle bracelets. But do they work?
Victoria is due to join Queensland, the UK, US and New Zealand in trialling ankle bracelets on young offenders, but a report says the move could create more harm than good.
AFL
Analysis
Why footy’s bravest act needs to be flipped on its head
Jordan Boyd should not be penalised for the collision with Toby Greene, of course. But the game needs to stop praising that type of bravery and start discouraging it.
As it happened: Hawks win their first of season; Swans scorch the Suns in Sydney
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson said the opposition was “tougher and harder” when the game was on the line after the Hawks defeated the winless Kangaroos.
Politics
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Political leadership
The major concerns behind the Albanese government’s worst poll result
Australians have cut their support for the federal government as they feel the financial damage from rising prices and higher interest rates, according to the Resolve Political Monitor.
Business
The green energy ‘big bets’ Australia needs to go after: Sun Cable cofounder
Sun Cable’s cofounder wants Australia to think bigger about the green energy switch, saying the nation should strive to become a renewable energy superpower.
World
For the first time in 39 years, US-led war games to sail into Chinese-claimed waters
Australia will take part in an annual military exercise beginning this week that will send thousands of Philippine and US military personnel into contested waters.
Opinion
For as long as playing ball is optional, horrific violence will remain on social media
Alice Dawkins
Executive Director, Reset.Tech
Axing this Catch-22 could add 40,000 workers to the economy. What are we waiting for?
Terese Edwards
CEO, Single Mother Families Australia
The best thing about the Lehrmann judgment is its slowness in a time of dangerous speed
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
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Property
The inner-city Melbourne suburbs where property buyers pay cash
Some investors have been deterred by higher taxes, but others are snapping up properties in cash in inner-city suburbs.
Ex-Good Guys boss who made $17m tree-change sells $6m city bolthole
When Essendon director Andrew Muir sold his Toorak house for $28m+ he bought a Flinders spread and a Carlton terrace. Now he’s offloaded the pied-à-terre.
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Lifestyle
Can you really hypnotise yourself? And if so, should you?
Self-hypnosis apps are becoming increasingly popular for managing stress and anxiety. But are they actually safe to use?
Culture
Everyone feared this festival would implode, but there’s Alice Cooper waving a boa constrictor on stage
Despite the rough lead-up and dropping half of its acts, Pandemonium music festival didn’t live up to its name.
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Analysis
AFL 2024
Bombers should be ‘up and about’, Blues ruck ’n’ rolling: Key takeouts from round six
Peter Wright’s expected return has left the Bombers with a selection dilemma, the Blues have rekindled memories of the early 1980s, Harley hype is exploding, the Hawks finally made an early statement and what do the Lions and the Australian cricket team have in common?
‘Makes my blood boil’: Ricciardo blasts Stroll after Chinese Grand Prix collision
Daniel Ricciardo accused Lance Stroll of not looking where he was going after the Aston Martin driver slammed into the Australian’s car at Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix.
Analysis
Asian Cup
Winless, scoreless and out: Football Australia needs deep rethink after Olyroos disaster
Australia’s under-23 men have failed to reach the Paris Olympics. An undermanned squad at the qualifying tournament is one reason – but there are deeper issues.
Operation free Toby: Giants to fight Greene suspension at tribunal
The Giants will head to the AFL Tribunal in a bid to clear Toby Greene and Jesse Hogan after the pair were offered one-match bans.
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Doping
‘Infuriating’: Mack Horton unloads on ‘failed system’ after Chinese doping scandal
The Australian swimmer spent his career championing clean sport. He believes the integrity of “all sport” is under threat following revelations of positive Chinese drug tests.
Australian teen sensation beats world’s fastest woman in Diamond League triumph
Torrie Lewis has made another stunning sprint breakthrough by beating the world 100-metre champ and powering to victory in the 200 metres at the season’s opening Diamond League meeting.
Hawks win their first of season; Swans scorch the Suns in Sydney
North Melbourne coach Alastair Clarkson said the opposition was “tougher and harder” when the game was on the line after the Hawks defeated the winless Kangaroos.
Have Your Say
Why footy’s bravest act needs to be flipped on its head
Jordan Boyd should not be penalised for the collision with Toby Greene, of course. But the game needs to stop praising that type of bravery and start discouraging it.
