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‘Russell, stop it’: Lynn’s explanation of what happened to the High Country campers
The trial of Gregory Lynn, who has pleaded not guilty to murdering campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay in Victoria’s Alpine region in 2020, is under way in the Supreme Court. Follow the updates.
Former pilot claims hunting dispute led to campers’ deaths in tragic accident
Gregory Lynn’s lawyer has revealed to a jury what Lynn says happened at a remote campsite that led to the deaths of campers Russell Hill, 74, and Carol Clay, 73.
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Healthcare
Patient seriously harmed as equipment fails during heart surgery
Between July 2021 and June 2022, 151 people died because of preventable errors in Victorian hospitals according to data obtained by The Age.
‘Unacceptable’ pro-Palestine protesters ordered off Deakin campus
Despite the order, protesters at the Burwood encampment have refused to budge, arguing that their small protest is lawful.
Updated
Crime
Luxury car swindler targeted as burning cars slam into suburban home
The flaming cars – an SUV and a ute – were driven into the Essendon property at 2am, when a man and woman were home.
World’s oldest Chinese dragon vandalised in attack on Victorian museum
A Chinese dragon believed to be the oldest complete parade dragon in the world and held in Bendigo has been vandalised, along with other precious items.
‘Heart and soul of Melbourne’s gastronomy’: Legendary Italian grocer to close after 70 years
It’s the end of an era for a family-run business that helped change the city’s eating and drinking landscape.
Opinion
Crime
The criminal reason we should bring back blue light discos
How to keep the minds of bored teenagers off pinching a Nissan Skyline or accosting strangers at a train station? The answer is clear to me.
Simon Taylor
Comedian and author
Opinion
Sharemarket
How a cartoon from ‘Roaring Kitty’ sparked a $6.1 billion Wall Street frenzy
The man who ignited the meme stock mania in 2021 has resurfaced after lying low for years, sending shares flying. We might need a sequel to the movie Dumb Money.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Defence whistleblower sentenced to five years in jail
Former defence lawyer David McBride has been sentenced to five years and eight months’ jail for stealing and then disclosing classified military information to ABC journalists.
Opinion
Mergers & acquisitions
Shadow boxing on as BHP eyes being crowned world’s copper king
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
AFL off to the races? League could build ovals in middle of Moonee Valley
The AFL could build two new football ovals in the centre of Moonee Valley racecourse under a long-term lease agreement that would help the league keep up with the sport’s growing demands.
The Lord’s jibe that hurt Usman Khawaja the most
As a rising star, Australia’s first Muslim Test cricketer kept his thoughts in check. Then he found his voice – and used it.
AFL briefing
Essendon Bombers
Blues, Pies, Swans to vie with Paris Games for TV viewers; Dons lose Draper for up to eight weeks
Essendon are hoping Sam Draper will be over his knee concerns by the time they appear in a string of blockbuster games in the final weeks of the season after the ruckman had an operation and the AFL finalised its fixture for rounds 16-23.
No, you’re not imagining it. Your feet might be getting bigger
Many people say their feet are getting bigger as they age. Experts share their thoughts.
This staggeringly huge attraction is spine-tingling
You get a spine-tingling impression of power and menace approaching this vast fort.
Victoria
Greenline project’s future in doubt as council funding dries up
The City of Melbourne on Tuesday unveiled its $781 million draft budget, which crept into surplus for the first time in five years.
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Victorian budget
‘Being suffocated until amalgamation is the only option’: No bailouts if cash runs dry, hospitals warned
Victoria’s hospitals have been warned they have to rein in rising cost blowouts and they will not be bailed out if they go over budget, stoking fears of amalgamations and eroded patient care.
When is a room a studio apartment? The ruling upending boarding houses
Tenants moved into Frank Days’ brand new rooming house in Melbourne’s outer west last year, but by next month, they will have their kitchenettes ripped out. This is why.
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Education
One A4 sheet is all that justifies a $1.2 billion school program
Small-group tutoring was billed as an important program for students catching up after COVID lockdowns. But any evidence about the program’s effectiveness is being kept from teachers, schools and parents.
Drivers are ‘fighting in the streets’ over a lack of car parking
Harriet has to move her car every two hours because her apartment complex doesn’t have enough parking spaces. She’s facing thousands of dollars in fines.
AFL 2024
Analysis
Why Demons need to turn Petracca into their Dusty
Melbourne have been trying to build a bridge between their peerless midfield and their forwards for more than two years now. Petracca may be their answer.
Four Points
Gold Coast don’t need more pimply kids, but the Tigers do: Why a Rioli trade could be on
The Suns are interested in talented Tiger Daniel Rioli, and a trade could be mutually beneficial for both parties.
Politics
Lehrmann inquiry chair facing corruption probe
Former Queensland Supreme Court judge Walter Sofronoff, KC, chaired the inquiry into the conduct of the abandoned rape trial of former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann last year.
Business
Qantas scraps direct flights to Shanghai as Chinese tourists stay away
The airline will suspend all flights from Sydney to Shanghai at the end of July, citing a lack of demand since the route relaunched after COVID border closures.
World
Michael Cohen, Trump fixer-turned-foe, takes the stand in hush money trial
The prosecution will hinge on how well Cohen can convince a jury that Trump falsified business records with the intent to commit campaign finance violations.
Opinion
Neither Israel nor Hamas is winning. Measured against their stated aims, they can’t win
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Young people think it’s their right to have a child when they want. It isn’t
Ramona Koval
Writer and broadcaster
In the president v the porn star, Stormy Daniels is a legal dominatrix
Maureen Dowd
New York Times columnist
The US is tightening the screws on China
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
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Property
‘I hate a sparse house’: Inside comedian Rhys Nicholson’s maximalist home in Melbourne’s north
Rhys and now-husband Kyran bought their first home in 2017. Not a fan of its stark white walls, the pair slowly added their personalities to the property.
Downsizers outbid young couples for $4m Hawthorn East house
The home, which had a guide of $3.5 to $3.8 million, had drawn the interest of young couples as well due to nearby schools.
Good Food
Lifestyle
It’s hip to be grown-up at day one of Australian Fashion Week
Wearable collections are the surprising new runway trend brands thanks to a mature approach to business and design.
Culture
Soaring production costs push Opera Australia to loss as audiences shy away from early ticket purchases
Increasing costs and an ambitious production of Wagner’s Ring Cycle have contributed to an operating loss of $4.9m for the nation’s biggest arts company.
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AFL 2024
Blues, Pies, Swans to vie with Paris Games for TV viewers; Dons lose Draper for up to eight weeks
Essendon are hoping Sam Draper will be over his knee concerns by the time they appear in a string of blockbuster games in the final weeks of the season after the ruckman had an operation and the AFL finalised its fixture for rounds 16-23.
AFL off to the races? League could build ovals in middle of Moonee Valley
The AFL could build two new football ovals in the centre of Moonee Valley racecourse under a long-term lease agreement that would help the league keep up with the sport’s growing demands.
Analysis
AFL 2024
The Richmond recession: Its underlying causes, and the Tigers’ way out
To strip back the playing ranks to near ground zero would be a road to prolonged recession. Richmond people know too well what that looks like.
Analysis
Australian cricket
His career pre-dates YouTube and Facebook, now Anderson’s exit sets stage for a Bazball Ashes assault
They admired his skill and sometimes were taken aback by his sledging. How Jimmy Anderson was seen through Australian eyes.
Analysis
AFL 2024
A reminder that footy is just a game, and why Dees need Petracca to be their Dusty: Key takeouts from round nine
The outpouring of grief for Cam McCarthy underpinned round nine and showed us that footballers are as fragile as the rest of us, while Christian Petracca gave us a glimpse of what might be the answer to Melbourne’s forward woes.
Newly re-signed Ugle-Hagan declares Beveridge is the Bulldogs’ man
Western Bulldogs young gun Jamarra Ugle-Hagan has thrown his support behind embattled coach Luke Beveridge and believes a selfless mindset can unlock their forward line’s potential.
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.
Have Your Say
‘Embarrassing, terrible, absurd’: AFL criticised for letting Cameron play on after head knock
If the AFL truly wants to treat concussion seriously, it needs to tighten up the process for assessing players immediately after they cop an obvious blow to the head.
