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Missing person
Police reveal possible motive for killing of Australian brothers in Mexico
Prosecutors have released grisly details of the slayings of brothers Callum and Jake Robinson and their American travelling companion.
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Aviation
Qantas settles with ACCC for $120m over ghost flights
Qantas has agreed to pay $100m in penalties and a further $20m to affected consumers after admitting it misled customers by advertising tens of thousands of airfares for flights that were already cancelled.
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Roads
Watch the premier live; Western Freeway upgrade under cloud as feud puts road projects in doubt
A funding standoff between the state and federal governments has thrown the timeline of Victoria’s planned road projects into doubt.
Former NBN boss, News Corp exec to take reins at Optus
After nearly a decade at NBN Co, Stephen Rue will take on the job of repairing Optus’ reputation six months after an outage that hit 10 million customers.
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Education
Private school boys suspended after ‘absolutely outrageous’ ranking of female classmates
The boys shared a spreadsheet that rated female classmates’ appearances in disparaging language.
Andy’s mum sets the bar low – and the cringe factor high– with the horrid concoctions she served up
After the departure of Jamie Oliver, an even bigger special guest – it’s Andy’s mum! And she’s brought some triggering retro dishes with her.
They were the coolest duo in dance music. Does their comeback album live up to that?
New album Hyperdrama from French duo Justice is nowhere near as bold as its title suggests.
Why your boarding pass should always be kept top secret
Ever snapped an image of your airline boarding pass and posted it to social media? It’s not hard to find them.
The battle of Melbourne: Victory advance as Izzo breaks City hearts
Melbourne Victory rode four penalty saves from keeper Paul Izzo and some timely substitutes from coach Tony Popovic to win a thrilling A-League Men’s elimination final over Melbourne City on Sunday night.
A dietitian’s guide to food additives – and which ones to avoid
Ingredients such as emulsifiers, thickeners, stabilisers, colours and flavours are an essential part of modern-day food manufacturing. But are there some we should steer clear of?
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AFL 2024
How the Bombers became a team of Merrett
Essendon are back after learning to play like Zach, how veteran’s move has turned Melbourne around, Hawkins left hungry again, and don’t argue with this comparison.
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Domestic violence
‘Murder waiting to happen’: Dannielle never knew the truth about her boyfriend
The family of Dannielle Finlay-Jones are speaking out for the first time since her murder, demanding change from the government.
A Grampians town’s remarkable recovery after ‘the beast’
A bushfire wiped out one-third of the tiny Grampians town of Pomonal 12 weeks ago. The town knew about resilience before the fire hit, and now it’s putting it into action.
Nine out of 10 landlords get their tax returns wrong. The ATO is watching
Dodgy landlords making inflated claims for repairs and maintenance on their rental properties are firmly in the Tax Office’s sights.
Farmers of the sea want more rope to strengthen mussel industry
Mussel farmers say their local shellfish is a superfood and among the best in the world, but they need more space to help their crops grow.
$300 a week: Cash boost for students training for roles in critical occupations
As part of a bid to shore up support from young voters and after pledging to wipe $3b from uni debts, Labor has foreshadowed a suite of initiatives for tertiary students.
The devastating animal pandemic of ‘enormous concern’ to human health
The outbreak has killed hundreds of millions of birds. Increasing cases in mammals – from cattle to polar bears – has WHO worried.
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Political leadership
It’s not corruption, but the Albanese government is guilty of cronyism
George Brandis
Former high commissioner to the UK and federal attorney-general
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City life
Inside Melbourne’s restored Gothic Bank, where every teller had a gun
The historic ANZ building on 388 Collins Street has reopened to the public to showcase its banking origins and refurbishments.
Myer family takes on sushi queen over Toorak mansion extension
Planning disputes between neighbours can often descend into bitterness, name-calling and rancour. But in Toorak, things are done differently.
Oil giant plans to move 60,000 tonnes of steel, rig waste to UN-listed wetlands in Gippsland
ExxonMobil says it will recycle and repurpose 95 per cent of the material from offshore oil and gas platforms, but the plan has fishers and environmentalists worried.
Melbourne cafe owner has no idea why his business was hit in drive-by shooting
The Ivanhoe East cafe Picket Fence was closed at the time and no one was inside when the shots were fired.
This prominent Melburnian thinks Australia is failing Ukraine. He’s trying to fill the gaps
Investor James Baillieu, the nephew of former premier Ted Baillieu, says the war in Ukraine has been wiped off the news cycle and the Australian government doesn’t care.
AFL
As it happened: Wounded Lions clinch win as Suns last-ditch effort falls short
The Lions, Hawks and Dockers scored wins in the AFL on Sunday as round eight concluded.
Demons the real deal after taking down Cats; Merrett-inspired Dons topple Eagles in thriller
Melbourne ended Geelong’s undefeated start to 2024 while St Kilda, Essendon and Sydney came away with wins.
Politics
An extra $25 billion not enough to guarantee budget surpluses
Jim Chalmers will deliver his third budget on May 14. Extra tax, which has bolstered the past two budgets, won’t offset extra spending.
Business
Put the brakes on AI rollout, new privacy commissioner says
Commissioner Carly Kind is concerned about the speed at which the fast-evolving technology is being used.
World
The hero dog so popular, he’s a target of the Kremlin
Bomb sniffing dog Patron is now so popular in Ukraine that he’s inspired hit songs, an animated YouTube series and various forms of fan art.
Opinion
Where does this violent debate leave the good men we know and love?
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
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Property
How the conventional wisdom of the property ladder broke down
Previous generations would start with a modest unit and then upsize to a house, but today’s buyers face a different outlook.
Family makes last-ditch $500 bid to triumph for $1.5m Cheltenham house
The auction winners had to be coaxed to dig deep in their pockets for the charming home, and it was enough to get them across the line.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Cyndi Lauper at 70: ‘I’m still here, I’m gonna get to tell my own story’
More than 40 years since Girls Just Want to Have Fun, Lauper’s still got it – whether slamming the sexist music industry or reminiscing about Donald Trump.
Culture
Analysis
Radio
Kyle and Jackie O have hit Melbourne’s airwaves. I listened for a week … so you don’t have to
It’s brazen, profane, sexual, demeaning and frequently flouts broadcasting standards but at times, it’s weirdly compelling. Here’s what it was like to take in a full week of their antics.
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Beveridge keeps the faith as pressure grows
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge expects the scrutiny to come, but he won’t deviate from his plan to make the Bulldogs a genuine contender.
From bloodied nose to King of Miami: Lando Norris an F1 winner at last
Lando Norris appeared to be cursed in his bid to win a Formula One race, but at his 110th start he finally took the chequered flag.
The battle of Melbourne: Victory advance as Izzo breaks City hearts
Melbourne Victory rode four penalty saves from keeper Paul Izzo and some timely substitutes from coach Tony Popovic to win a thrilling A-League Men’s elimination final over Melbourne City on Sunday night.
Four Points
AFL 2024
How the Bombers became a team of Merrett
Essendon are back after learning to play like Zach, how veteran’s move has turned Melbourne around, Hawkins left hungry again, and don’t argue with this comparison.
Record run: Australia’s fastest woman helps end 24-year Olympic drought
A squad anchored by Torrie Lewis has smashed the national 4x100m record for the second time this year to claim an automatic spot at the Paris Olympics.
Lions dig deep to win for injured mates; Young Hawks stun Bulldogs
The Lions, Hawks and Dockers scored wins in the AFL on Sunday as round eight concluded.
The Aussie boxer set to walk in Mike Tyson’s footsteps and break record for biggest crowd
WBO bantamweight world champion Jason Moloney will defend his title in the Tokyo Dome on Monday, and will fight in front of the biggest crowd yet for an Australian boxer.
Have Your Say
The joy of six has not been lost, but it’s getting there
Cricket is overdoing a good thing with sixes. It is one thing to reinvigorate a sport to stay in line with the times, another to indulge it to death.
Greg Baum
Sports columnist
