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‘Part of this conspiracy’: The Australian journalist at the centre of the Trump trial
The criminal trial of former President Donald Trump has heard much about Australian journalist Dylan Howard’s role in perfecting the dark art of “catch and kill”.
Beneath the city: Inside Victoria’s largest, most expensive road
Deep beneath our north-eastern suburbs, two mega-machines are embarking on an ambitious project to shape Melbourne’s future, shave travel times and get trucks off our roads.
Opinion
Federal budget
Albanese has a vision splendid. Can Dutton the wrecker spoil it?
The opposition leader’s catchy “billions for billionaires” has the potential to destroy the PM’s Future Made in Australia before it’s had a chance to begin.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
They call it ‘MoPo’: Dame Edna’s hidden gem of the north is changing
Even the concreted-over creek is being brought back to life as Moonee Ponds ascends into the sky.
More warnings but no action against Melbourne Uni’s Gaza sit-in
Frustrated Jewish students and community leaders have called on the University of Melbourne to make good on its promise to end the occupation of a campus building by pro-Palestinian protesters.
The Melbourne suburbs where you should have bought a house
Nearly 100 suburbs that were affordable to home buyers in 2022 are no longer within reach. Here’s what slipped away, and where to look instead.
‘You’re not going to believe what I’ve found’: Inside the fight to free Folbigg
When Kathleen Folbigg had her long-standing convictions for the deaths of her four infant children quashed last year, lawyer Rhanee Rego was right by her side.
Masterpiece of disaster? Megalopolis and the art of the self-funded passion project
Bold new films from The Godfather director Francis Ford Coppola and Kevin Costner show there are still mavericks in American cinema, but can they pull it off?
Three writers named 2024 Best Young Australian Novelists
Now in its 28th year, the prize is given to an Australian writer of fiction aged 35 or under.
At the crossroads, Richmond’s next decision could sink or save the Tigers
Richmond president John O’Rourke says he is not daunted by the job ahead as he leads the club’s attempt to get back on the right track.
Updated
PGA Championship
‘He’s going to jail’: World No.1 golfer Scheffler detained by police at PGA Championship
Louisville police have charged the Masters champion with a variety of offences after he was handcuffed on his way to the PGA Championship.
Broken love pact at centre of campers’ long-time affair
A Supreme Court jury has been taken inside the long-term affair between Russell Hill and Carol Clay before they were allegedly murdered together on a camping trip.
Israeli army finds bodies of three hostages amid fierce fighting in northern Gaza
Itzik Gelernter, Shani Louk and Amit Buskila were killed by Hamas while fleeing the Nova music festival, an outdoor dance party near the Gaza border.
‘I think that’s dangerous’: The moment the new CSIRO boss decided to hit back at Peter Dutton
Doug Hilton didn’t back off when he felt the leader of the opposition had crossed a line.
Exclusive
Mental health
How we process emotions during sleep may change our mental health
New insights into REM sleep and our emotions may change the way we treat mental health.
A promise no one asked for and cuts no one wants to see
The state government owes it to Victorians to be up front about its plans for the health system.
WEEKEND READS
The cricketer who averaged 207
Norman Callaway was just 18 when he made his scintillating first-class debut, and appeared destined for greatness. But then the world turned to chaos.
Analysis
As a reporter, my inbox is civil. Then I read what my female colleagues are sent
The internet is modern society’s sewer. It is vital to life but when it breaks, it is a disaster. And for women, it has proved toxic and dangerous.
Victoria
The virus soup that’s making so many Victorians sick
Xavier complained of a headache. Within hours, he was having seizures. The five-year-old is one of the rising number of Victorians falling victim to the flu, COVID or RSV.
Exclusive
Healthcare
Why Daniela faces a two-year wait for sperm and eggs
In a bid to help hundreds of patients wanting to start a family, a campaign is under way to encourage Victorians to donate their sperm and eggs.
Developers and business face Suburban Rail Loop levy to fund project
As much as $11 billion will be extracted from commercial operators located along the route of the Suburban Rail Loop’s first stage to help fund the $35 billion project.
Updated
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Monash camp dismantled, La Trobe issues directive
At the University of Melbourne, authorities have held off from calling for support to remove pro-Palestinian protesters.
The servo sails set for heritage listing - and what makes them special
The sails on the West Gate service stations are set to be protected by a heritage overlay after the canopies were found to be of local significance.
AFL 2024
Collingwood have a recruiting zone the size of Italy. It’s yet to produce a single player
The AFL shocked recruiters last month when it told them they needed to draft more Indigenous players to fix declining numbers in the league, sparking a much-needed conversation on how to reverse a worrying trend.
AFL Briefing
Blues not pointing finger at fitness boss; Lyon lauds Indigenous ‘fight’
Michael Voss says injury-ravaged Carlton will solve their woes together, as a spate of soft-tissue injuries jeopardise their flag tilt.
Politics
Warning Dutton’s housing and migration plans little more than ‘rounding error’
Economists and property industry figures say the opposition leader’s pledge to cut migration and ban foreign home buyers could make the nation poorer.
Business
AI, warehouse demand sheds new light on industrial property deals
Investor and developers recently pumped $1 billion-plus into the booming industrial property sector.
World
Sex, politics, money, power...and a blockbuster case: Trump’s trial is pure box office
Some people, not all Trump supporters, are so keen to witness history, they are paying others by the hour to save them a place in the queue.
Opinion
Peter Dutton is more than happy to help billionaires, except one
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
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Property
Eleven of our favourite homes for sale in Melbourne right now
Looking for your next home? From a glam waterfront to a dream study and a pool with bluestone terrace, we’ve got you covered.
‘As bad as it’s ever been’: Property prices blow out and pay rises lag
Home prices have risen much faster than wages over the long term, and the gap looks set to widen.
Good Food
Lifestyle
After a week in the bubble, here is the Fashion Week wash-up
After 30 runways, countless lace catsuits and random sea life, here are the moments that defined Australian Fashion Week 2024.
Opinion
Pets
What’s a good death? For Maggie we chose a sunny day and roast chicken
Kate Halfpenny
Regular columnist
Culture
Exclusive
New music
How Billie Eilish reckoned with fame to create her astonishing new album
In an exclusive interview, the 22-year-old dual Oscar winner opens up about making her new album and how the process transformed her.
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Sport
At the crossroads, Richmond’s next decision could sink or save the Tigers
Richmond president John O’Rourke says he is not daunted by the job ahead as he leads the club’s attempt to get back on the right track.
Swans clear out on top as Blues suffer another injury blow
Sydney shows why they are leading the competition, while the Blues suffer yet another injury concern.
Collingwood have a recruiting zone the size of Italy. It’s yet to produce a single player
The AFL shocked recruiters last month when it told them they needed to draft more Indigenous players to fix declining numbers in the league, sparking a much-needed conversation on how to reverse a worrying trend.
Updated
PGA Championship
‘He’s going to jail’: World No.1 golfer Scheffler detained by police at PGA Championship
Louisville police have charged the Masters champion with a variety of offences after he was handcuffed on his way to the PGA Championship.
Analysis
AFL 2024
The big night in Darwin that shattered records and the Cats
It was the record-setting night that embarrassed Geelong and potentially marked Gold Coast’s belated arrival as an AFL force.
Exclusive
AFL 2024
The footy club whose Auskick sausage sizzle has come under fire
A parent has asked her son’s football club in South Melbourne to scrap snags from its weekend barbecues on the grounds of animal cruelty and health concerns.
‘Extremely obvious’: How police allege A-League players were sprung in yellow card betting plot
The specialist police watching Macarthur FC games didn’t need a football expert in the room to tell them something was up. Three players have now been charged over the alleged spot-fixing operation.
Have Your Say
The stats that show why the AFL should undo Hocking’s rule changes
The AFL’s implementation of the six-six-six rule and other recent changes have failed to deliver on the promises of enhanced scoring and improving the game’s look. Instead, we have confusion.
Kane Cornes
AFL columnist
