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The tough measures on the table to stop men killing women
The premier has vowed action on violence against women. This is what is being considered as community anger mounts.
Emma Bates received an ominous letter about her new neighbour. Then she was found dead
After dedicating her life to helping others, Emma Bates ended up in the orbit of a man who wished her harm, her devastated sister says.
Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction overturned by New York top court
The ruling is the second major #MeToo setback in the last two years and reopens a painful chapter in America’s reckoning with sexual misconduct by powerful figures.
This empty church sits next to a busy road in inner Melbourne. It’s causing tension
The fate of a church in Melbourne’s inner north raises questions about preserving the past and meeting community needs.
Australians flattened by biggest tax increase in world
Bracket creep and the end of the low- and middle-income offset delivered the biggest tax hike in the developed world as inflation surged, OECD data shows.
Ex-soap actor arrested after he didn’t show up to court to face assault charges
Former Home and Away actor Orpheus Pledger – who allegedly absconded from a Melbourne hospital during a court-ordered medical assessment – is back in custody.
‘That’s definitely my best’: Elliott on his screamer mark amid Anzac Day highlight show
Jamie Elliott was still rubbing his eyes in wonder at Bobby Hill’s laser-guided sidewinder of a kick to him in the first quarter when he said this Anzac Day skyscraper of a mark was the best of his career.
Analysis
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Benchmark result for Bombers: A draw in which Essendon won much more
This was Essendon’s greatest test since Brad Scott took over a club that was divided, if not broken in key respects.
A statement win by punishing Giants with Lions left to ponder what’s next
It was a monster win for the Giants in Canberra, crushing the Lions by nine goals. GWS were brilliant in the second half, allowing them to break clear of Brisbane. The Lions with a 2-5 record are looking shaky.
The graph that shows why being thrifty is not enough for home buyers
The average home buyer’s budget has been slashed by about 30 per cent over the past two years, but there’s little sign of house prices following suit.
Captain Cook gave this island the wrong name, but somehow got it right
This Queensland island seems a likely candidate to revert to its original name, even if its current name does (unintentionally) seem fitting.
‘Massive surveillance failure’: Fire ant infestation sparks fear of undetected spread
More than 100 nests of potentially deadly fire ants have been discovered on Defence land in the Murray Darling river system.
Is ‘eldest daughter syndrome’ the reason your sister resents you?
A social media trend has reignited a discussion about how birth order affects our relationships, but are these theories true?
When this play premiered, its actors were arrested for obscenity. Now it’s back
A controversial classic, and a smart contemporary response to it, takes the stage at La Mama in an excellent double bill.
Baby Reindeer’s victims pile up as internet sleuths hunt for ‘truth’
Despite creator and star Richard Gadd’s pleas, viewers of the hit Netflix series continue to try to identify the “real” people involved.
Heartbreak High is a global hit. So why aren’t there more Aussie shows like it?
Despite the series’ global runaway success, the future of rich Australian content remains on a knife edge.
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This astonishing and tense new show is a must-watch
This gripping six-part series starring Robyn Malcolm in a standout role is a messy, morally complex tale.
ANZAC DAY 2024
In Pictures: Anzac Day 2024
On an Autumn morning, crowds gathered to commemorate all Australians who have served in the armed forces.
PM pays tribute on the Kokoda Track, ‘this great artery of mud and suffering and perseverance’
After two days climbing the muddy path through the mountains of PNG, Albanese and Marape marked the dawn service at the Isurava battlefield memorial.
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Courts
Controversial pastor charged with assaulting a woman
The former Family First and Rise Up Australia party candidate changed his plea after learning The Age would get details of the charge.
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Children's Health
Worry about bad cholesterol usually arrives in middle age. There’s a push to test children
New research has reignited a debate about whether children should be screened for high levels of cholesterol, which is often inherited and can begin early.
Man found not guilty of toddler killing charged over death of Cobram woman
John Torney, who was found not guilty of killing a toddler in 2015, has been charged over the death of Emma Bates in Cobram.
‘A stupid idea’: The council proposing to ban residents from pruning their own trees
A council in Melbourne’s south-east is considering a new law that will clamp down on removing or pruning trees on private property.
Private school’s crackdown on parking parents delights residents
School is about to start for the day and all is peaceful in the Glen Iris street adjoining the private school, where new parking restrictions have been imposed.
AFL
There’s salary cap relief in ‘Brayshaw Ruling’ but more risk attached to long-term deals
The AFL is close to developing a model for how the wages of players medically retired due to concussion will be included in the salary cap.
Geelong free agent to spurn rival Victorian clubs for long deal at the Cattery
Geelong free agent Jack Henry is close to coming to terms with the Cats on a long-term contract, after strong interest from rival clubs, headed by North Melbourne.
Politics
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Inflation
Chance of rate cuts dims as rents, education costs soar
Economists say the lift in quarterly inflation means any interest rate cuts are now likely to start in November or later.
Business
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Company mergers
BHP weighs potential takeover of $52b Anglo American
BHP, the world’s largest miner, has approached London-listed Anglo American with an offer that could turn into this year’s biggest deal.
World
IDF claims it killed half of Hezbollah commanders in southern Lebanon
The two sides appear to be striking deeper and more effectively inside each other’s borders, while disputing their claims.
Opinion
Middle East tensions
Iran’s show of force has demonstrated that Israel is not invincible
Amin Saikal
Professor of Middle Eastern, Central Asian and Islamic Studies
Opinion
Joe Biden just had a significant win, but he’s still in the wars
Bruce Wolpe
Senior fellow at the US Studies Centre and former political staffer
‘Omnishambles’ caught our attention but its origin might surprise you
David Astle
Crossword compiler and ABC Radio Melbourne presenter
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Property
Property prices defy gravity as average households priced out
The average home buyer’s budget has been slashed by about 30 per cent over the past two years, but there’s little sign of house prices following suit.
Serena’s friend missed out on 100 homes. She had a better plan
A few years ago, buyers were snapping up properties sight unseen, but Melbourne’s market has since faced a string of hurdles.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Curious about how well your body is ageing? Try the sit-to-stand test
For older people, this simple exercise is the best way to measure how much physical power you have.
Culture
A few years ago he was selling frozen yoghurt. Now he’s playing Anne Hathaway’s 24-year-old love interest
British actor Nicholas Galitzine is leading the rom-com revival, one hit film at a time.
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The dark humour helping Kyle Langford get over his missed chance at glory
Both clubs on Thursday night were wrapping their arms around heartbreak kids Langford and Jamie Elliott, who missed opportunities to win the game in the frantic final stages of one of the best Anzac Day clashes between the two sides.
A screamer, a banana and a monster torp: Breaking down the brilliant moments of Anzac Day draw
Jamie Elliott was still rubbing his eyes in wonder at Bobby Hill’s laser-guided sidewinder of a kick to him in the first quarter when he said this Anzac Day skyscraper of a mark was the best of his career.
Big trouble in the Lions’ den as Giants make statement with punishing win
It was a monster win for the Giants in Canberra, crushing the Lions by nine goals. GWS were brilliant in the second half, allowing them to break clear of Brisbane. The Lions with a 2-5 record are looking shaky.
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Super Rugby
Insolvent since 2018: Melbourne Rebels’ rescue plan hinges on legal fight
Rugby Australia has accused the Melbourne Rebels directors of misusing tax funds forwarded by the national body amid revelations the Super Rugby club had been trading while insolvent from at least 2018.
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NRL 2024
Munster masterclass, Coates hat-trick piles more misery on Rabbitohs
Three tries for Xavier Coates inspired Melbourne to a thumping Anzac Day win and dropped Souths back to the bottom of the NRL ladder, adding to the pressure on coach Jason Demetriou.
Analysis
AFL 2024
Benchmark result for Bombers: A draw in which Essendon won much more
This was Essendon’s greatest test since Brad Scott took over a club that was divided, if not broken in key respects.
Anthony Kim walked off a golf course 12 years ago a broken man. Now he’s back
In 2012, Kim left a PGA Tour event after the first round and vanished from public life. He faced the battle of his life as the golfing world wondered what had happened to him.
Have Your Say
I once mocked a star for shirking a contest. I won’t do it again
When a player flinches on the footy field, there’s nowhere to hide. But the old-school approach of humiliation has reached its use-by date.
Kane Cornes
AFL columnist