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Investigation
Scams
Fast cars, forgery and a bogus Banksy deal: Australians caught in collapse lose millions
A suspected international scam has dissolved into acrimony and recriminations all played out on social media.
Jury discharged on first day of missing campers murder trial
A new trial is expected to begin early next week after former pilot Gregory Lynn pleaded not guilty to the murders of campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay.
Opinion
Victorian budget
Labor has broken a string of promises. Now, to the question of accountability
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
High Court chief judge finds detainee’s fear was not truthful
Australia’s highest court has dismissed the claim of a bisexual Iranian man who was challenging the country’s deportation legislation.
Government wins High Court deportation challenge
The government has successfully fended off a major legal challenge that would have released 200 more immigration detainees into the community.
Exclusive
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.
‘Not all midfielders can do that’: The Sam Walsh move that put Carlton’s flag quest back on track
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.
‘Harassing phone contact’: Ex-North star Tarryn Thomas facing fresh police investigation
The troubled AFL player was sacked by the club earlier this year after an investigation revealed threatening behaviour towards a woman.
Exclusive
Fitness
What we can learn about longevity from the world’s fastest runners
A new study of remarkable athletes holds clues for all of us about how to have longer and healthier lives.
CBD
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.
Thanks for everything Mum, even the booze boot camp
Miss Australia, indecent proposals and chocolate eclairs for tradies - my mum taught me more about parenting, and life, than any book.
Paul Murray (sort of) discusses his novel’s controversial ending
The Booker Prize-shortlisted author talks climate change, writing teenage characters and Judy Blume.
Opinion
Donald Trump
Can Trump survive a Stormy sex scandal? Sure he can – just ask Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton accustomed the American people to political scandal. Donald Trump may benefit from their consequent ambivalence to politicians behaving badly.
Nick Bryant
Journalist and author
Trump promised a ‘deal’ to Big Oil as he asked for $US1b for campaign
With his eye on securing a second term in the White House propelled by donor funds, Trump told the oil CEOs at dinner at Mar-a-Lago: You are all wealthy enough.
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.
Woman named as Baby Reindeer stalker says she is suing Netflix
The woman, 58, has broken her silence after fans of the hit drama claimed to have identified her as the person who inspired the character of Martha.
Review
Coburg
‘Tough economic climates are temporary, but community is forever’: Why Gemini is a gem
This crowd-funded cafe, bar, restaurant and pantry has changed Coburg for the better. If you’re local, you’re lucky.
Fifteen of Australia’s best places to stay in the wild
From the wild and rugged to comfortable safari-style stays and architectural cabins that cling to cliffs and shorelines.
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
‘Harassing phone contact’: Ex-North star Tarryn Thomas facing fresh police investigation
The troubled AFL player was sacked by the club earlier this year after an investigation revealed threatening behaviour towards a woman.
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.
AFL
Updated
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 a prominent gay rights advocate called for the AFL to invest more into anti-vilification education.
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
Politics
Musk widens legal fight with Australia as Labor pushes social media probe
Elon Musk’s company has launched a case in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal to test the merits of the eSafety Commissioner’s order to remove church stabbing videos.
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
Opinion
Energy
It’s not easy being green for UK and European oil giants
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Opinion
Big four
CBA lowers curtain on a profit season banks would rather forget
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
World
‘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.
Opinion
Uni protests are messy, but they prove that campuses have come back to life
Alexandra Wake
Journalist and academic
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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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Sport
‘Harassing phone contact’: Ex-North star Tarryn Thomas facing fresh police investigation
The troubled AFL player was sacked by the club earlier this year after an investigation revealed threatening behaviour towards a woman.
‘Not all midfielders can do that’: The Sam Walsh move that put Carlton’s flag quest back on track
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.
Updated
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.
Updated
Around the clubs
One more year: Craig Bellamy to remain Storm coach in 2025
Craig Bellamy will coach into a remarkable 23rd season at the Storm after announcing he is not done with the clipboard.
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.
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.
