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Brunswick’s ‘sky rail’ has been delayed. In the meantime, this is what locals want
Advocates have presented their Sydney Road wish list to the Victorian government, saying the delay is an opportunity for major change before the Upfield line is ripped up.
Exclusive
Healthcare
Anna lives in agony and should have had surgery within 90 days. She has been waiting two years
Health Minister Mary-Anne Thomas once vowed she wouldn’t accept “anything less” than an ambitious goal of 240,000 surgeries a year. Now, the state has cut the target before it was ever achieved.
Opinion
University
Labor’s paid placements are a slap in the face
The plan to pay students $319 a week for placements is a start, but just because something is better than nothing doesn’t inherently make it good.
Victoria Devine
Money columnist
Aurora australis stuns stargazers as night skies light up in a blaze of colour
Don’t fret if you missed out on seeing the southern lights that dazzled Australians on Saturday night – you’ll have another chance tonight.
Opinion
High school
Expelling problem students sounds impressive. But all it does is pass the buck
In kicking the can of responsibility for the Yarra Valley Grammar students who ranked their female classmates to another school, parents are missing the point.
Adam Voigt
CEO and former principal
The $600 million economic shock buried in the state budget papers
The state government’s budget predictions hinge on a consumer spending splurge that may never materialise.
She’s never had a job interview or a CV, but Indy Clinton’s career is soaring
Already “Instagram famous” by age 16, it was becoming a mother almost four years ago that propelled the social media creator to star status.
How (and where) to snag a fish in Melbourne and regional Victoria
Victorians are hooked on fishing. Here are some expert tips to increase your chances of success.
Eurovision, marred by disqualification and huge protests, crowns Switzerland
The world’s craziest singing competition sailed into uncharted territory as politics and protests collided.
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AFL 2024
Magpies return to top eight with 66-point win over Eagles ; McGovern sent to hospital
Collingwood ran rampant against the Eagles who struggled to match the Pies’ powerhouse midfield. Follow all the action here
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Loading‘Farcical scenes’: Lightning lose netball match in overtime after thinking they’d won
Sunshine Coast Lightning played keeping-off in the final 30 seconds of ordinary time, thinking they had a 70-71 lead. But replays later showed the scoreboard was wrong, and they were forced to play extra time.
How a rare chat with Postecoglou turned Broxham into a legend
Melbourne Victory legend Leigh Broxham is preparing for what will likely be his last game at AAMI Park on Sunday, as he recalled how now Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou changed his career.
Explainer
Quantum Computing
Chandeliers, ‘qubits’ and Schrödinger’s cat: Inside the bizarre world of quantum computing
In the quantum realm, the laws of physics are different. Now its mind-bending tech could soon transform our lives. How does it work?
Analysis
Aviation
The undoing of Bonza: Can Bazza, Sheila and Bruce be rescued?
Bonza has farewelled the first of its five seized aircraft as it sets off for less financially stricken pastures. Now, the company’s administrators turn to facing its 60,000 creditors and $100 million in unpaid debts.
Trump is a micromanager. Prosecutors doubt he’d let lawyers handle Stormy Daniels
Prosecutors say Donald Trump would simply be unable to leave hush-money payments to other people. They even called an unusual witness: a book written by Trump himself.
Mums, forget breakfast in bed: these getaways last the whole week
Considering everything our mothers do for us, they deserve much more than a single day of celebration.
Recipe collection
Freezer friendly
16 freezer-friendly soups and stews to cook (and stash away) next week
These hearty and comforting recipes all freeze like a dream, just skip the yoghurt or cream, fresh herbs and sprinklings before you put them on ice.
Just because she’s gone, doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate our mother today
When we were faced with our first Mother’s Day without Mom’s physical presence, we started a new tradition: my dad, brothers and I went to the cemetery to visit her.
WEEKEND READS
Cutting babies’ tongues is a miracle solution for some, ‘barbaric’ for others
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.
Navigating the politics of Victoria’s powerful recreational fishing lobby
Commercial and recreational fishers traditionally clashed. But in a quiet corner of Gippsland, anglers joined an unlikely campaign to keep net fishing alive.
Victoria
The battle against the apps and algorithms driving suburban rat-runs
Motorists are increasingly clogging up residential streets, directed by GPS apps such as Google Maps – all to save a few minutes.
The helping hand that taught Shae how to connect with her baby
Shae Bradshaw had hoped once her baby daughter was born all her fears about being a failure as a mother would disappear.
‘You’ll bankrupt the business’: Pregnant workers made redundant
Workers’ legal centres have recorded a rise in discrimination complaints by pregnant and parent workers as those carers are targeted in the cost of living crunch.
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.
Seeing red: Has Labor’s economic reckoning finally arrived?
Surrounded by debt, the Allan government finds itself backed into a financial and political corner.
AFL 2024
Analysis
The moment star Tiger would want back in horror loss to Dogs
Throughout their previous seven defeats, Richmond had performed admirably while undermanned, competing hard only to be overwhelmed late by more experienced teams. Not so against the Dogs.
‘We are like neutered dogs’: Lyon hits out after Saints’ loss to Hawks
A frustrated Ross Lyon has compared AFL coaches to neutered dogs who cannot properly direct their teams during a match because of the league’s severe restrictions on the use of runners.
Politics
Exclusive
Immigration
International students are trying to stay on in record numbers
Coalition sources said immigration and homeownership would be central to Peter Dutton’s budget-in-reply speech as he develops an anti-“Big Australia” election narrative.
Business
Sublease space shrinks as big corporates put brake on handing back office space
Big corporates wanting to offload space are struggling to compete with landlords who are offering big incentives in rent deals.
World
Hamas says hostage killed, Israel expands Rafah plans despite Biden’s warning
Israel has ordered new evacuations in Gaza’s southern city of Rafah in defiance of growing pressure from close ally the United States and others.
Opinion
Nothing good comes from having a sexbot as your first intimate encounter
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
Chalmers has navigated a steady course. But can he nail a tricky landing?
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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Property
First home buyers pay $1.3m for ‘very cool, retro house’ in Brunswick East
The sell-off of ex-rental properties across Melbourne is benefiting first home buyers.
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.
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
The singular adult fantasy that is a Marian Keyes novel
The Irish writer brings one of the Walsh sisters back to Ireland after heartbreak in New York.
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AFL 2024
AFL 2024 round nine LIVE updates: Magpies soar over Eagles despite injury toll; Crows and Lions battle at Adelaide Oval
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as the Sunday games play out for round nine.
Footy’s hottest talents are about to clash. Who would you choose?
Boom recruit Harley Reid plays will go head-to-head with Collingwood superstar Nick Daicos in a match-up that has the footy world salivating.
‘Farcical scenes’: Lightning lose netball match in overtime after thinking they’d won
Sunshine Coast Lightning played keeping-off in the final 30 seconds of ordinary time, thinking they had a 70-71 lead. But replays later showed the scoreboard was wrong, and they were forced to play extra time.
Analysis
AFL 2024
The moment star Tiger would want back in horror loss to Dogs
Throughout their previous seven defeats, Richmond had performed admirably while undermanned, competing hard only to be overwhelmed late by more experienced teams. Not so against the Dogs.
Sunday sport quiz: A Rocky Balboa story and a Kentucky Derby test
Challenge yourself with our sports quiz, a mix of questions about the latest in world and local sport, and the big events in sporting history.
How a rare chat with Ange turned Broxham into a legend
Melbourne Victory legend Leigh Broxham is preparing for what will likely be his last game at AAMI Park on Sunday, as he recalled how now Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou changed his career.
‘We are like neutered dogs’: Lyon hits out after Saints’ loss; Scott’s challenge to Dons after Giant win
A frustrated Ross Lyon has compared AFL coaches to neutered dogs who cannot properly direct their teams during a match because of the league’s severe restrictions on the use of runners, while Brad Scott has challenged his high-flying Bombers to continue their improvement.
Have Your Say
Cameron out with delayed concussion but AFL clears Cats
Geelong have been cleared of breaching the AFL rules, despite the Cats revealing on Saturday that key forward Jeremy Cameron had been diagnosed with delayed concussion from a heavy head knock on Friday night.
