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Labor on the brink of civil war over public housing towers

The public tower in Racecourse Road, Flemington is one of the first public housing towers earmarked for demolition.

Ahead of the ALP state conference this weekend, influential construction unions have joined more than 30 Labor branches in contesting the Allan government’s plans to redevelop Melbourne’s 44 public housing towers.

‘Iron Dan’ Andrews’ next career move aligns with Twiggy’s green dream

Former premier Daniel Andrews led Victoria for nine years.

They’re both well-known for having a certain – let’s call it single-minded – management style, what happens if differences emerge on strategy or tactics?

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The ABC reporter, the underworld postman and the ‘sinister threats’

Award-winning ABC reporter Mahmood Fazal passed on menacing messages from an organised crime gang to journalists, one of whom became so fearful he reported it to police. Fazal denies any wrongdoing.

The opposition’s finance spokeswoman Jane Hume.

Government’s inflation forecasts are ‘optimistic’, Jane Hume says

Coalition spokeswoman for finance Jane Hume says the government’s forecast that inflation will go down to the target band of 2 to 3 per cent is very different from the Reserve Bank’s forecast six days ago.

Miss out on aurora australis? The southern lights’ splendour could fill our skies again soon

Miss out on aurora australis? The southern lights’ splendour could fill our skies again soon

Stargazers flocked to bayside Melbourne and coastal Victoria overnight hoping to enjoy a glimpse of the southern lights after Saturday’s extraordinary display. They were left disappointed – but there’s still hope.

Jerry Seinfeld’s support for Israel prompts walkout at uni ceremony

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld commencement ceremony at Duke University.

Dozens of students walked out of Duke University’s commencement ceremony, some chanting “free Palestine,” to protest against guest speaker Jerry Seinfeld.

Australian airline passengers are being treated like mugs

Compared to the US and Europe, Australian passengers are treated with contempt here. And that’s just the way the airlines like it.

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This comfort home item is a winter warmer but could be harming your neighbours

Noula Giuliano is urging Victorians to think of people like her before investing in a wood fire or fire pit.

Many of us have fond memories of huddling around a wood heater or fire pit in winter. But they could do more harm than good.

Jim Chalmers’ Sunday run began at 3.46am. This is his warm-up for the budget

Treasurer Dr Jim Chalmers poses for portraits with photographers in-between television interviews, ahead of the Budget, at Parliament House in Canberra on Sunday 12 May 2024

This masthead was granted behind the scenes access to observe Jim Chalmers preparing to hand down what could be his last budget before the election.

Albanese and Dutton believe they’re on the right track. One of them must be wrong

The difficulty in politics is that at some point – and you never know when – the risk calculus flips. The budget might tell us if we’re there yet.

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Anna Funder on the ‘beautiful letters’ she received from men who read Wifedom

Author Anna Funder.

The Miles Franklin winner took on a “terrifying project” when she wrote about George Orwell and his oft forgotten wife.

Eating ultra-processed meat linked to risk of earlier death

A landmark Harvard study has found regular consumption of products such as sausages and ham increases the chance of dying earlier.

A ‘piping hot portion of salmonella’ sends another MasterChef hopeful home

A ‘piping hot portion of salmonella’ sends another MasterChef hopeful home

It’s masks on for the blind cube taste test, followed by an elimination that pushes things to the pink chicken brink.

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Matt did 28 weeks’ behaviour change and anger management therapy, and now has custody of his eight year-old daughter.

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.

How (and where) to snag a fish in Melbourne and regional Victoria

Fishcare’s Sarah van Stokrom and Ian Whiteside at the jetty off Beaumaris Yacht Squadron.

Victorians are hooked on fishing. Here are some expert tips to increase your chances of success.

Leanne fled the country to escape domestic abuse. Now she faces jail

Leanne fled to the US with her children to escape domestic violence.

Leanne fled Australia with her two children as she says it was the only way she knew how to protect herself from her violent husband.

Brunswick’s ‘sky rail’ has been delayed. This is what locals want

Martin Leckey can’t use the Sydney Road trams near his home because they are not wheel chair accessible.

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.

Shoot the aurora australis like a pro – even on a smartphone

Shoot the aurora australis like a pro – even on a smartphone

These stunning photos of the southern lights were taken by a professional, but most smartphones can take top shots too.

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Young guns: Collingwood’s Nick Daicos and West Coast’s Harley Reid.

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.

As it happened: Lions, Crows thriller ends in a draw; Magpies’ injury woes deepen despite thumping win

As it happened: 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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Collingwood’s Joe Richards, middle, is mobbed by his teammates after kicking his first AFL goal.

From Wangaratta with love: Joe Richards on his long road to a Magpies debut

From teaching special education in Wangaratta, to starring for the AFL’s reigning premiers – Joe Richards has taken the long road to the AFL.

Mason Redman and Ben McKay.
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The case for the defence: Why this time is different for Essendon

The Bombers are different this year. They have changed and improved, and Brad Scott has them playing a vastly better style of football.

Dejected Magpie Jeremy Howe faces another injury lay-off.

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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Magpies’ injury woes deepen despite thumping win; Crows and Lions in 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.

Reeve Bal Pannu dreams of a baggy green one day.

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 he is part of the growing cohort at grassroots level of south Asian heritage. But at the top level, numbers are dwindling.

Lightning keeper Ashleigh Ervin expresses her frustration during Saturday night’s controversial Super Netball match against the Giants.

‘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 71-70 lead. But replays later showed the scoreboard was wrong, and they were forced to play extra time.

The Bulldogs celebrate another goal against the Tigers on Saturday night.
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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.

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