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Blown out North East Link’s extra $3.25b gets Albanese’s thumbs up
Next week’s federal budget will feature extra money for the blown-out road project, bringing the Commonwealth’s contribution to $5 billion.
Murder trial for Jetstar pilot over ‘missing campers’ case set to begin
A jury has been selected in the Supreme Court to hear trial evidence regarding the deaths of campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay.
If you’re thinking about putting your foot down in these inner-Melbourne suburbs, think again
Cars and trams are now limited to driving 30km/h across two suburbs, after the state government signed off on a two-year trial to drop the speed limit on almost every street in Fitzroy and Collingwood.
Updated
AFL 2024
Suns player banned for five matches over ‘highly offensive’ homophobic slur
Gold Coast’s Wil Powell has been given a five-match ban for using the same homophobic slur as previously suspended Port Adelaide player Jeremy Finlayson in last Sunday’s QClash.
Exclusive
Immigration
Laws for immigration detainees only drafted after High Court ruling
A freedom-of-information request has revealed Home Affairs officials did not draft legislation until after the November High Court ruling on immigration detention.
Six new venues set to get Melbourne sizzling this winter
A spot for Greek mezze from a wood-burning oven, an all-day bistro on a buzzy city strip, and two venues from one of the city’s most dynamic young chefs.
The Baby Reindeer aftermath shows we’ve lost the plot on armchair sleuthing
It’s a fair prediction, even at this early stage, that Baby Reindeer will be the most talked about show of 2024.
Can a marriage work without sex?
Yes, say counsellors and a surprising number of happy couples.
Opinion
AFL 2024
Sometimes coaches don’t know when to go. There was one who picked the right moment
In overseas sports, head coaches often transition swiftly between roles, quitting or being fired from one franchise to resurface as the head coach at another. The AFL’s landscape with more entrenched coaches underscores the need for more open minds on changing clubs.
Kane Cornes
AFL columnist
AFL Briefing
Western Bulldogs
Bevo calm in face of Bulldogs pressure; Saints reveal CEO
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge is blocking out the noise surrounding his future, and said discussions with key club figures had left him feeling supported.
Australia ‘very concerned’ about situation in Rafah: PM
Anthony Albanese said the government had made its position clear to Israel over the past 24 hours.
Opinion
Energy
It’s not easy being green for UK and European oil giants
The oil super majors are eyeing shifting their primary stock exchange listings to New York as a stronger push to reduce fossil fuels in their home markets weighs on their share prices.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Analysis
Tax deductions
Sorting your tax early this year is more important than ever
You need to look for every tax deduction and defer any income you can, and take advice on your particular circumstances so you don’t overdo it.
Julia Hartman
Bad hair day? This sexy, icky, potent display might just be the answer
A new exhibition at Heide Museum of Modern Art explores our sometimes weird relationship with hair.
The motherly wisdom that shaped Nagi Maehashi, Adam Liaw and other famous cooks
Mums have left a lasting impression on these chefs and cooks from their signature dishes (like the gyoza that rivals Tokyo’s best) to some less successful meals.
SEE & DO
This breakthrough Australian director is back with a safe house for misfits
Goran Stolevski changed his behaviour while filming in his homophobic home country. His partner almost paid the ultimate price.
This tale of the Nazi resistance is both gentle and heartbreaking
From Hilde, With Love avoids Nazi film cliches while telling the story of a brave couple in 1942.
Victoria
Private school seeks 40-year lease over public sporting grounds
Opponents of the idea argue a proposed new lease deal hands virtual ownership of a public park to a private school – for generations.
Exclusive
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
University orders removal of ‘Zionist not welcome’ signs as protests escalate
As scuffles broke out at a pro-Palestine encampment at an Australian university, the institution confirmed it was acting after days of pressure on vice chancellors.
Students are not just an exam score, experts say. Here’s how they want to shake up the system
Blunt, system-wide rankings are doing more harm than good, a parliamentary inquiry has been told.
‘Great Wall of Docklands’: Council savages state, AFL plan to rebuild near Marvel Stadium
Docklands locals say they desperately need a high school and a pool. Instead, the state government and AFL plan to use public land for three more towers.
Journalist had power to ‘utterly destroy’ surgeon, court told
Investigative reporter Charlotte Grieve defended the depth and fairness of her reporting in articles she wrote about orthopaedic surgeon Dr Munjed Al Muderis.
AFL
AFL Briefing
Pies’ depth put to test; Cousins responds to hall snub
Collingwood’s depth will be tested this week in a clash against the resurgent Eagles.
‘I’m well aware that I’m not in great touch’: Hawkins’ form in focus ahead of games record
The champion Cat will match his triple-premiership teammate Joel Selwood’s games record on Friday night against Port Adelaide when he plays his 355th game for the club.
Politics
Exclusive
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
University chiefs seek federal advice on ‘intifada’ calls
The universities have written to Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus to gain formal advice on whether the pro-Palestinian demand is a breach of federal law.
Business
CBA boss says rates to stay on hold after another profit drop
The country’s biggest bank has reported its net profit slid by 3 per cent as CEO Matt Comyn said the strong immigration rate was helping the Australian economy remain resilient.
World
Biden vows US will cut off weapons to Israel if it goes into Rafah
The comments represent the most direct threat the president has made to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu since the war began on October 7.
Analysis
US Votes 2024
Stormy Daniels tells a story of sex with Trump as he listens in disgust
Ben Protess, Jonah E. Bromwich, Maggie Haberman, Michael Rothfeld and Jonathan Swan
Opinion
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Property
Eight of our favourite luxury homes for sale right now
From a private sandy beach to equestrian facilities for horse lovers and a 15-metre pool, we’ve rounded up our pick of the bunch.
Grandparents give up to $1m in home deposits to keep family from moving away
Average workers are priced out, but many property buyers who are left in the market now have extraordinary wealth – often from family.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Opinion
Sunday Life
Mums, learn to put yourself first for once in your life
Motherhood is as easy as climbing Everest in high heels and hotpants, carrying a disco ball. Get your kids through their teens, happy and healthy, with no addictions, cult memberships or far-right tendencies and well, you’ve reached the summit.
Kathy Lette
Writer
Culture
Tony Birch wins Book of the Year for timely novel about one of Australia’s great challenges
Birch says that while his book wasn’t written “with that issue in mind”, it had become timely given the crucial discussions under way.
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Updated
AFL 2024
Suns player banned for five matches over homophobic slur
Gold Coast’s Wil Powell has been given a five-match ban for using the same homophobic slur as previously suspended Port Adelaide player Jeremy Finlayson in last Sunday’s QClash.
Opinion
AFL 2024
Why AFL needs to embrace the coaching merry-go-round
In overseas sports, head coaches often transition swiftly between roles, quitting or being fired from one franchise to resurface as the head coach at another. The AFL’s landscape with more entrenched coaches underscores the need for more open minds on changing clubs.
Kane Cornes
AFL columnist
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Bevo calm in face of Bulldogs pressure; Saints reveal CEO
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge is blocking out the noise surrounding his future, and said discussions with key club figures had left him feeling supported.
Analysis
AFL 2024
The 20-second passage of play that shook the MCG
We break down the key moments from a play Blues fans will never forget the last time their side took on the Demons at the mighty MCG.
Lyon: We’d have won the Ashes 4-0 if I’d been fit
Nathan Lyon believes Australia would have won the 2023 Ashes series 4-0 if he hadn’t broken down with injury.
Updated
Paris 2024
‘Extremely heartbreaking’: Olympic medal hopeful suffers Achilles injury
Australia’s top gymnastics hope Georgia Godwin has suffered an Achilles injury just months out from Paris 2024.
The note that could deliver a Cox Plate showdown
Moonee Valley has begun sending out the invites to some big-time internationals to come to Australia to take on Australian wonder mare Pride Of Jenni. If they accept, it could be a Cox Plate for the ages.
Have Your Say
Roos unable to ‘meaningfully change’ Tarryn Thomas’ behaviour: CEO’s email to rival clubs
The midfielder completed four different behavioural programs before being sacked by North Melbourne once the league’s ban was announced.
