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From rivals to allies: how Victoria’s net fishers recruited their opponents to save their businesses
Commercial and recreational fishers traditionally clashed. But in a quiet corner of Gippsland, anglers joined an unlikely campaign to keep net fishing alive.
Australia breaks with security allies in UN vote
In a day of high emotion at UN headquarters, Israel’s UN ambassador theatrically inserted a miniature copy of the charter into a transparent paper shredder.
So what is Albonomics, and what will it mean for Australia?
When he came to power, the prime minister’s economic priorities were hard to discern. Two years on, his vision is clear.
A miracle solution for some, ‘barbaric’ for others. The truth behind the boom in cutting babies’ tongues
The number of babies having tongue tie releases in Australia has skyrocketed over the past two decades. But debate over the merits of the procedure rages on.
How to see the dazzling Aurora Australis tonight
A stunning display of the southern lights will likely be across the nation’s south thanks to an extreme geomagnetic storm.
First home buyers pay $1.11m for ex-rental by the park in Coburg North
Despite a fairly dramatic lean to the property, which needed to be restumped, four buyers stumped up as renters turn into homeowners.
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AFL 2024
Watson’s goal keeps Hawks ahead as Lyon plots Saints comeback
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as AFL Saturday plays out.
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Family
My family is loyal to one footy team. But everyone keeps changing their mind
When your firstborn taunts you with pictures of them wearing another footy team’s colours it’s enough to make you question your parenting skills.
Claire Heaney
Writer
Updated
Fremantle Dockers
‘Superbly brave, heroic’: Brereton shares Dockers’ grief for McCarthy
Fremantle veterans Nat Fyfe, Luke Ryan and Alex Pearce fought back tears on Friday night as they remembered their good friend Cam McCarthy.
City life
City life
Burwood was ‘the bush’. Now it’s a university hub with towers to come
It was once conservative, culturally homogenous and rough in parts. These days it’s young, ethnically diverse and dominated by a university.
An ‘alien vibe’ and no fear of death: this singer is full of surprises
Kazu Makino thought her days with Blonde Redhead were behind her. But Covid changed all that.
The Camino is famous for miracles. It transformed this actor
On the Spanish path that pilgrims have walked for over 1000 years, Australian actor Chris Haywood experienced a life-changing moment.
Some think he should shut up and play cricket. But Usman Khawaja’s batting for change
As a rising star, Australia’s first Muslim Test cricketer kept his thoughts in check. Then he found his voice – and used it.
‘Wit and grit’: Digging into her ancestry, Kathy Lette realises where she’s from
It’s no surprise to discover relatives who share similar looks. But parallel personality traits?
Book bans: How US activists are impacting Australian libraries
Australian author Amie Kaufman, whose books have been banned in the US, is warning against importing a culture war over literature.
Elderly protesters chip Magna Carta case at British Library
The two women, aged 82 and 85, attempted to smash the reinforced case holding an original text of the Magna Carta in the British Library in London.
Barron Trump will not be a delegate at Republican convention after all
The announcement came only hours after Donald Trump suggested in a radio interview that the 18-year-old was among his political advisers.
WEEKEND READS
Can a marriage work without sex?
Yes, say counsellors and a surprising number of happy couples.
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.
Victoria
Exclusive
City life
Council car parks to make way for ‘affordable’ housing in budget plan
Two car parks will be converted into 100 apartments under a plan to be outlined in the City of Melbourne’s budget next week.
Seeing red: Has Labor’s economic reckoning finally arrived?
Surrounded by debt, the Allan government finds itself backed into a financial and political corner.
‘Nobody erred on the side of caution’: Racecourse flood wall mistakes identified
A flood management expert says avoiding flood problems meant making the right decision at the start - and now the Maribyrnong River’s issues are near impossible to fix.
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.
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.
AFL 2024
‘Why isn’t that holding the ball’: Scott fires off at umpire interpretation
Geelong coach Chris Scott said the game needs to have a conversation about how long players are being allowed to hold the ball when tackled.
‘Walk the walk’: Clubs cast doubt over Tarryn Thomas’ AFL future as ex-North star faces fresh police investigation
The troubled AFL player was sacked by the club earlier this year after an investigation revealed threatening behaviour towards a woman.
Politics
Exclusive
Courts
Detainee released by Coalition one of trio accused of attack on grandmother
It can be revealed a second man accused of a brutal attack on a Perth grandmother was released from detention when Peter Dutton was minister for home affairs.
Business
Opinion
Workplace culture
Many of us aren’t engaged at work. That’s not a bad thing
A significant number of the workforce have always seen work as a means to an end, rather than an end in and of itself.
Jim Bright
Careers contributor
World
US says Israel’s weapons use may have violated international law
The findings risk further souring ties with Israel at a time when the allies are increasingly at odds over Israel’s plans to strike Rafah.
Analysis
US Votes 2024
‘It could boomerang’: Daniels testimony on sex, lies and money is risky for both sides
Shayna Jacobs, Perry Stein, Marianne LeVine and Devlin Barrett
Opinion
Chalmers has navigated a steady course. But can he nail a tricky landing?
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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Property
Melbourne suburbs with the most distressed property sales
Financial strain has caused some Melbourne homeowners to reach a tipping point and list their home for urgent sale.
Twelve of our favourite homes for sale in Victoria right now
Looking for your next home? From a bold renovation to a reinvented 1860s villa, we’ve got you covered.
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
Hollywood is facing its bleakest year in three decades. These are the films trying to save it
After a surprisingly strong 2023, thanks to Barbie and Oppenheimer, box office figures have been down this year and the list of upcoming releases is mixed.
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AFL 2024
AFL 2024 round nine LIVE updates: Watson’s goal keeps Hawks ahead as Lyon plots Saints comeback
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as AFL Saturday plays out.
‘Why isn’t that holding the ball’: Scott fires off at umpire interpretation
Geelong coach Chris Scott said the game needs to have a conversation about how long players are being allowed to hold the ball when tackled.
Updated
AFL 2024
‘Superbly brave, heroic’: Brereton shares Dockers’ grief for McCarthy
Fremantle veterans Nat Fyfe, Luke Ryan and Alex Pearce fought back tears on Friday night as they remembered their good friend Cam McCarthy.
Time up for an Ashes foe: James Anderson to end 22-year England career
James Anderson’s legendary, record-breaking 22-year international career will end this year, bringing a close to one of Australia’s great foes ahead of next year’s Ashes.
From ‘scrawny kid’ to one half of Melbourne’s ‘it’ couple: The former carpenter putting Bombers in shape
Essendon’s Sam Durham may have taken the long route to the top, literally and figuratively, but life is changing quickly for the boy from Seymour.
Opinion
AFL 2024
Latest allegations should spell the end of Tarryn Thomas’ career
If new allegations of harassment against former Kangaroo Tarryn Thomas are verified, his case to return to play AFL football must be ruled off for good.
Greg Baum
Sports columnist
Analysis
AFL 2024
‘It’s bigger than that’: The match the AFL wants to revive after a decade in the wilderness
The AFL is pushing to stage an Indigenous exhibition game on the eve of next season in a bid to address the decline in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander footballers playing the game.
Have Your Say
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
