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From rivals to allies: how Victoria’s net fishers recruited their opponents to save their businesses

Commercial fisherman Luke Anedda reeling in his catch at Corner Inlet.

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.

Jemma Collins has decided she won’t be booking in tongue tie surgery for her third child, 12-week-old Eric.

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

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.

Watson’s goal keeps Hawks ahead as Lyon plots Saints comeback

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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My family is loyal to one footy team. But everyone keeps changing their mind

A young Richmond fan.

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.

‘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.

Primary school teacher Annmaria Antonino has worked at Wattle Park Primary School for decades.
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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

“There’s a sort of alien vibe I’m giving away, no matter where I go,” says Kazu Makino, pictured with Simone and Amedeo Pace in 2007.

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

Usman Khawaja.

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.

The two women attempting to smash the Magna Carta.

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

Melania Trump and son Barron, who graduates from high school next week.

The announcement came only hours after Donald Trump suggested in a radio interview that the 18-year-old was among his political advisers.

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Researchers say people are having less sex than they were 30 years ago, speculating the reasons may range from isolation caused by technology to conversations about consent.

Can a marriage work without sex?

Yes, say counsellors and a surprising number of happy couples.

Scott Griffi ths and Steph Costa have been housesitting continuously for two years. They estimate they save about $40,000 to $50,000 a year on rent alone.

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.

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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?

Has Victoria’s day of 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

The Flemington Racecourse flood wall kept the track in perfect condition while Maribyrnong homes flooded.

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.

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Inside Penny Fowler and Hamish McLachlan’s family house swap

The South Yarra mansion which Penny Fowler sold to Hamish McLachlan.

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

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.

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AFL 2024

Jhye Clark of the Cats tackles Zak Butters of the Power.

‘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.

Run out of chances: North Melbourne’s Tarryn Thomas.

‘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.

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Rowan Marshall of the Saints and Lloyd Meek of the Hawks.

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.

Jhye Clark of the Cats tackles Zak Butters of the Power.

‘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.

Emotions were raw as the Dockers paid tribute to former player Cam McCarthy on Friday night.
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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.

Jimmy Anderson in action.

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.

Sam Durham is one of the league’s most improved players in 2024.

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.

Tarryn Thomas is serving an 18-match AFL suspension and was sacked by North Melbourne.
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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.

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Last year’s Norm Smith medallist Bobby Hill would be on top of the All Stars wish list.
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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.

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