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‘You can’t drive on a media release’: PM backs extra $3.25 billion for blown-out North East Link
Asked why his government was tipping more money into the project, instead of putting it into settling the Airport Rail dispute, Anthony Albanese said it was because the North East Link was “here, it’s real and it’s now”.
Opinion
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
When uni students endorse terror, it’s time for political intervention
The university protests in Australia arising from the Israel-Gaza conflict have moved beyond a debate about free speech.
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
Analysis
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Frustrated Biden chooses a dramatic way of making himself heard by Israel
The US decision to pause the delivery of bombs represents a significant turning point in its relationship with Israel.
Peter Baker
The suburb stopping a developer from selling more homes
A council has banned a developer from selling more home and land packages until it fixes a dangerous intersection in one of Melbourne’s fastest-growing suburbs.
Trial of Jetstar pilot accused of murdering campers 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.
Opinion
Gadgets
Apple’s tone-deaf iPad ad triggers our darkest AI fears
Apple has made its worst marketing faux pas since it forced everyone to listen to U2.
Dave Lee
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AFL 2024
Carlton prepare to take on in-form Demons in MCG clash
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as Carlton and Melbourne face off at the MCG.
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Homophobic and dumb: Why the punishment is right for Powell’s slur
Gold Coast player’s language shows that changing behaviour takes both time and decisive action.
Peter Ryan
Sports reporter
AFL round nine teams & tips: Dogs make four changes for must-win Tigers clash
It’s been a big week at AFL selection tables. Luke Beveridge has dropped three from the Western Bulldogs line-up and lost Tom Liberatore to concussion, while a number of other teams have swung the axe.
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.
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US Votes 2024
Worms on the brain: RFK Jr’s offbeat run for presidency
Vaccine critic RFK Jr has gone from ‘troubled life’ to candidate for the top job. Here’s why his rivals are paying attention.
Lawyers for celebrated surgeon say he can’t be held responsible for patients’ pain
Defamation trial hears that a multidisciplinary team, including a pain specialist and an anesthetist, was responsible for prescribing drugs.
ADF chief rejects China spying claim after helicopter incident
The incident, where a Chinese jet dropped flares in the path of a navy helicopter, has caused tension between Australia and China.
If you’re thinking about putting your foot down in these inner-Melbourne suburbs, think again
The City of Yarra is also campaigning for limits on exempt roads in Fitzroy and Collingwood – including Hoddle and Nicholson streets – to be reduced to either 40km/h or 60km/h.
Darcy Bulman had an infectious laugh. Her partner feels sick that he’ll never hear it again
Almost a year on from the horror Hunter Valley bus crash that killed Bulman and nine others, her partner has opened up.
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Train journeys
Eurostar’s version of premium economy is almost as good as business
Standard Premier offers the same seat and most of the trappings of Business Premier at a lower price.
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is less entertaining than a nature doco
This Aussie-made reboot of Planet of the Apes is not a movie to be taken too seriously.
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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.
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Girlfriend fled from killer’s car months before her fatal stabbing
A killer drove at his girlfriend and a group of people who came to her aid two months before he stabbed her to death in her apartment.
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.
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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.
AFL
Carlton star linked to a move as Blues chase Swans gun
Carlton are the front-runners to secure Sydney free agent Will Hayward as clubs circle out-of-contract Blues forward Jack Martin.
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.
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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.
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World markets
ASX breaks five-day win streak as big banks slide
The big four banks weighed down the Australian sharemarket after the Commonwealth Bank’s March quarter cash profit fell 5 per cent compared to the same time last year.
World
Australian brothers’ accused kidnapper confessed to killing them, girlfriend says
Jesus Gerardo faces kidnapping charges in Mexico over the disappearance of Callum and Jake Robinson and their American friend Carter Rhoad.
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
It’s not easy being green for UK and European oil giants
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
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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.
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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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AFL 2024
Powell’s social media posts revealed after homophobic slur
Gold Coast’s Wil Powell used homophobic language online before abusing a Brisbane opponent last Sunday, as prominent gay rights advocate Ian Roberts called for the AFL to invest more into anti-vilification education.
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
Pies running out of forwards with Elliott test; Bevo calm in face of Bulldogs pressure
Collingwood will have only one of their six first-choice forwards against West Coast if star Jamie Elliott doesn’t pass a fitness test, while Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge is blocking out the noise.
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.
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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.
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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.
