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Courts
‘$$landed’: How a Commonwealth Bank manager took millions in bribes
“I cannot believe we were this stupid,” read the message to Jon Waldron shortly before Christmas 2014. Within days, he had been sacked from the Commonwealth Bank.
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Immigration
Inside Labor’s drastic cap on overseas students – and urgent meeting it triggered
Universities will be forced to stop a surge in overseas students, sparking fears about the impact on the $48 billion industry.
Brunswick’s ‘sky rail’ has been delayed. This is what locals want
Advocates have presented their wish list to the government, saying the delay is an opportunity for major change before the Upfield line is ripped up.
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?
From jail to counselling, Matt is proof men can change their behaviour if they want to
Realising the gravity of what he’d lost helped Matt become a reformed family violence offender. Now back with his daughter and with a new life ahead of them, he wants support for others to change.
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
Aurora australis stuns Australian stargazers – and you can still watch it
Don’t fret if you missed out on seeing the southern lights that dazzled Australians on Saturday night – you’ll have another chance tonight.
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.
Dark Matter is a ‘sliding door’ head-spinner tailor-made for Joel Edgerton
The Australian actor plays an introverted physics professor who is kidnapped to a parallel world where he finds himself single, as he chose work over love.
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AFL 2024
Lions, Crows thriller ends in a draw; Magpies’ injury woes deepen despite thumping win
It was a game with plenty of drama - and no one quite knows how to react now. It all ended in a draw and as Jordan Dawson said on Fox in his post-match interview: “Bit empty really. It’s a pretty weird one… it’s a weird feeling”.
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Australian cricket
Where is our next Uzzie? Why cricket hasn’t yet made the most of its fastest growing migrant group
Reeve is a talented kid who dreams of playing cricket for Australia, and part of the growing cohort at grassroots level of south Asian heritage. But at the top level, numbers are dwindling.
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Recycling
Cycling’s dirty secret: 300,000 bikes a year dumped in landfill
The frenzy of bicycle purchases during the early COVID-19 pandemic is about to make the problem even worse. But one Sydney group has rescued almost 11,000 bikes from landfill.
Dozens of politicians killed ahead of Mexican election. Hundreds more quit
Enter the world of a political hopeful in a country dominated by cartel violence. An armed convoy transports Willy Ochoa; one of his guards watches the sky for drone strikes.
What small businesses really want from the budget
Australians are spending less, and the government has ruled out cash injections in Tuesday’s federal budget. Small business is caught in the middle.
Opinion
University
Labor’s paid placements are a slap in the face, not a saving grace
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
‘She looked as though she was dying’: The Australian show that saw the unravelling of a diva
When Judy Garland arrived at Mascot Airport, customs officials made a decision that would likely prove fateful.
I lost my mother at age four, but these women were always there for me
Whenever somebody said, “Ya mum,” I’d always smile to myself. “Which one are you talking about? I have many incredible mothers.”
Opinion
WordPlay
When it comes to names, does Elon Musk have the X-Factor?
The decision to ditch a brand name that has become part of the vernacular has sparked lively debate on a social media platform formerly known as Twitter.
David Astle
Crossword compiler and ABC Radio Melbourne presenter
WEEKEND READS
Analysis
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.
Victoria
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.
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.
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
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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
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
Sleeping giants have awoken: The signs these Bombers are finally the real deal
Essendon are different this year. They have changed and improved, and Brad Scott has them playing a vastly better style of football.
Form no longer concerns McRae as Magpies return to top eight, but injury list grows
Collingwood suffered three more injuries in the win over West Coast, but have forced their way into the top eight and their form is improving by the week.
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AFL 2024
Magpies’ injury woes deepen despite thumping win; Crows and Lions second draw of the season
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as the Sunday games play out for round nine.
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Australian cricket
Where is our next Uzzie? Why cricket hasn’t yet made the most of its fastest growing migrant group
Reeve is a talented kid who dreams of playing cricket for Australia, and part of the growing cohort at grassroots level of south Asian heritage. But at the top level, numbers are dwindling.
‘Farcical scenes’: Lightning lose netball match after thinking they’d won, but the result will stand
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.
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.
