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Healthcare
‘Absolute bunkum’: Issue government blamed for surprise hospital axing had been known for years
The health department knew about the issues three years ago, The Age can reveal.
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Federal budget
Australia, let’s have more babies, says Jim Chalmers
Australians are having fewer children with the fertility rate tumbling. The treasurer says people should think about having more kids.
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CBD
Inside Penny Fowler and Hamish McLachlan’s family house swap
Two prominent Melburnians found themselves living in properties that no longer suited their lives. So they sold up – to each other.
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Education
Police warn unis to break up protests as staffer threatens to burn camp
Victoria Police told universities there is a strong likelihood of violence if they don’t break up pro-Palestine student encampments on their campuses, warning that agitators who are not students are inflaming tensions.
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Domestic violence
Peta thought a body-worn safety device would bring help. She had to fight her ex alone for five hours
A woman who was violently attacked for five hours by her former partner is suing the supplier of a personal safety device that failed to alert police.
Opinion
Victorian budget
Pallas says Labor’s promises have been delayed. Many would say they’ve been broken
Parents whose children will never attend promised childcare or see promised school upgrades are unlikely to be satisfied by the treasurer’s postponement of election pledges.
Annika Smethurst
State Political Editor
House-sitting: The cozzie-livs life hack saving some $40,000-plus a year
From young professionals to grey nomads, more people are bouncing rent-free between strangers’ homes. Indeed, for some it’s a lifestyle choice.
Regional Victorian towns that boomed most in the last five years
Some have recorded 60 per cent growth since 2019 as more workers arrive to take jobs in flourishing industries or hospitals.
Opinion
Federal budget
If Chalmers gets the budget wrong, interest rate rises may kill his government
For Treasurer Jim Chalmers, this budget is existential. Bad decisions could be political nails in the government’s coffin.
Shane Wright
Senior economics correspondent
Dicey Topics
Good Weekend
Sexism at work made Bonnie Garmus start writing. The result sold 7m copies
The American author of Lessons in Chemistry on why her debut novel took so long – and what makes her happiest about it.
Cripps, Walsh shine for Blues as Dees pay price for sluggish start in nail-biter
Carlton and Melbourne played out another MCG thriller, and the narrow margin could have far-reaching consequences for the fate of both teams this season.
How many times was Melbourne voted most liveable city? Take The Age quiz
How well do you know Melbourne and Victoria? Test your trivia and news knowledge with Stephen Brook’s weekly quiz.
Trump’s lawyer argues Stormy Daniels’s sex allegations were motivated by profit
In a combative few hours of cross-examination in the hush money trial, Trump’s lawyers sought to portray the former porn star as a promiscuous extortionist.
Anger has been linked to an increased risk of heart disease. Here’s why
While it’s a normal emotion, constant feelings of anger can have long-term health risks.
‘We will fight with our fingernails’: Netanyahu says US threat won’t prevent Gaza offensive
The Israeli PM’s comments indicate he might proceed with an invasion of the packed city of Rafah against the wishes of Israel’s closest ally.
‘I used to be a snob’: Joel Edgerton on his return to TV in twisty thriller Dark Matter
During lockdown, the Australian actor watched so much television, he realised he wanted to be back on the small screen.
This hatted city restaurant is now serving a rare Italian sandwich you should know about
Forget panini and focaccia. This spin-off sandwich bar is all about fluffy flatbreads served still-warm and filled with primo Italian ingredients.
Opinion
Air travel
When you shouldn’t (and definitely should) use headphones when travelling
When should air travellers wear headphones or take them out? Etiquette and travel experts weigh in.
Natalie B. Compton
SEE & DO
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.
Their housing estate was demolished. Here’s what happened to the final residents
Things Will Be Different tells the story of two of the final residents to vacate their homes ahead of a controversial public housing estate demolition.
Victoria
Pulped fiction: Thousands of library books removed as collection culled
A truckload of books has been taken away under plans to reduce shelving at Melbourne’s City Library and replace it with meeting spaces.
Blown-out North East Link’s extra $3.25 billion 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.
Woman says she hasn’t sung since the day she was sexually assaulted by coach
One of Australia’s leading singing coaches sentenced for sexual assault.
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.
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.
AFL
Opinion
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. Check out all the teams and our experts’ tips.
Politics
Monash warns students over ‘intifada’ calls at protests
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus noted that people could make a complaint under the Racial Discrimination Act if they were concerned about phrases being used by university protesters.
Business
Opinion
GDP
The economy’s just the means to an end. So, are we getting our money’s worth?
Our materialism puts us on a “hedonic treadmill”. We think buying a bit more stuff will make us happier and, at first, it does. But pretty soon the thrill wears off.
Ross Gittins
Economics Editor
World
Barron Trump named among Republican Party delegates ahead of US election
Former president Donald Trump’s youngest son, Barron Trump, is about to make his political debut.
Opinion
When university students endorse terror, it’s time for political intervention
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
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Property
How Melbourne households could have saved $2537 without doing anything
The amount of money saved could have been life-changing for some households in the cost of living crisis.
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.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Why you won’t be seeing some of your favourite labels at fashion week
Labels such as Zimmermann and Dion Lee are blazing international trails while newcomer Dissh steers clear of the runway.
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.
AFL 2024 LIVE: Carlton on point as brave Dees fall short in MCG thriller
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as Carlton and Melbourne face off at the MCG.
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
Opinion
AFL 2024
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
‘The NT is ready’: Powerbrokers push for 20th AFL team
A Northern Territory club could join the AFL within a decade and play at a multipurpose 20,000-capacity stadium in Darwin, NT powerbrokers say.
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.
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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.
Have Your Say
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.
