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Telecommunications
‘A national disgrace’: Union lashes Telstra plan to cut 2800 jobs
The telco has announced cuts to 9 per cent of its workforce, labelling it a necessary cull to improve productivity.
Missing campers murder trial loses juror to illness
The trial of former airline pilot Gregory Lynn over the alleged murders of Russell Hill and Carol Clay will press on after a juror was excused during the second week of evidence.
From Pratt to Fox to Dalidakis: Who gets time with Jacinta Allan
The first full release of three months of MPs’ diaries reveals familiar names meeting Spring Street figures, including Anthony Pratt, Lindsay Fox’s family and unionists.
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US Votes 2024
Scott Morrison explains why evangelical Christians love Trump
The former PM has shared his insights on the Republican former president, who heads towards November’s election with more support from evangelical Christians than ever before.
Breaking
AFL 2024
Tarryn Thomas charged over alleged harassment
Sacked North Melbourne footballer Tarryn Thomas was charged by police on Tuesday for alleged harassment and breaching a court order.
Opinion
Supermarkets
Supermarket self-checkouts must die. And no, I don’t wish to print a receipt
Supermarkets’ faith in customers’ ability to negotiate the self-checkout appears to be fading faster than a BBQ chicken after six hours in the bain-marie.
Michelle Cazzulino
Writer
‘You couldn’t take your eyes off him’: Noni Hazlehurst on her ‘genius’ Play School co-host
The prolific actor has done everything from theatre, film to lifestyle presenting. But the beloved children’s show was one of the toughest.
RecipeTin’s rice bowls stretch two salmon fillets into a satisfying dinner for four
Delicious, wholesome and satisfying, this simple meal can be thrown together in the time it takes to steam rice.
‘Girls are struggling the most’: What’s really going on in our schools
A new report shows Australian teenagers are more likely to feel unsafe and bullied at school than their international peers, while students are anxious without their digital devices.
Catley’s Gunners will be main event at Marvel Stadium. Next step for women’s football: the MCG
Women’s football powerhouse Arsenal will have the prime-time slot of a global football double-header at Marvel Stadium.
Analysis
Ange Postecoglou
‘Big Ange’ and the political football: Postecoglou’s place in sporting code wars
Ange Postecoglou arrives back in Melbourne in the middle of the AFL season. Steeped in two codes, how should he negotiate the “No Sherrin” rule?
One and done: 12 great TV shows that truly were one-season wonders
From My So-Called Life to Firefly, the modern era of TV is littered with shows that were cancelled way too quickly.
A dietitian ranks seven popular supermarket yoghurts (and reveals her top picks)
From Greek to plain to no added sugar, yoghurt options are proliferating in the supermarket. So which one is right for you?
Victoria
Their house values could fall 20% after shock change. The push is on for a fix
Property experts say house prices in an inner Melbourne estate could drop by up to 20 per cent after revised modelling for the Maribyrnong River catchment.
No more ATAR? The Melbourne schools testing a new measure of year 12 achievement
Critical thinking, collaboration and communication are being measured to provide a rounded view of a student’s skills.
‘Alarming for a young kid’: What a father and son found at missing campers’ abandoned site
A burnt campsite, an Esky full of food, a handbag on the passenger seat of a car. The first people to come across Russell Hill and Carol Clay’s campsite have described the scene to a jury.
Updated
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Melbourne University threatens to call police, expel pro-Palestine protesters
La Trobe University has also announced it will begin misconduct proceedings against students still camping at its Bundoora campus after they were ordered to leave.
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Rugby Australia
Ex-Qantas supremo captivated by Tarneit, spruiks government backing of precinct plan
Change of tack could signal a major development in negotiations between the consortium attempting to rescue the Melbourne Rebels and the sport’s governing body.
AFL 2024
Swans star looking at five-match ban; Pie de Goey in doubt for Fremantle clash
Premiership Swan Luke Parker has been sent straight to the VFL tribunal. Collingwood match winner Jordan De Goey will need to pass fitness tests this week
Footy’s shades of grey: How small decisions can decide big games
There were a number of contentious decisions by the umpires when games were on the line in round 10, and Luke Beveridge has made a masterstroke move at the Bulldogs.
Politics
Looking for longer: Job ads disappear, applicants rise as interest rates bite
More people are fighting to fill fewer vacant positions in a further sign the job market is slowing thanks to higher interest rates.
Business
Increased blackout risk after delays to 900km energy ‘superhighway’
Victoria is facing a heightened risk of blackouts after delays on one of the most significant attempts to upgrade Australia’s outdated power grid.
World
The Hague is seeking arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Hamas leaders. What happens next?
Will Netanyahu, Hamas leaders be arrested? Once an arrest warrant has been issued, an individual risks arrest if they travel to an ICC signatory state.
Opinion
Page 97 of the budget kept me awake at night, and is a stain on Morrison’s legacy
Shane Wright
Senior economics correspondent
In defence of Gina Rinehart: I hate my Archibald portrait too
Antoinette Lattouf
Broadcaster, columnist and author
Money can’t buy everything, but Treasurer can buy an inflation reduction
Richard Denniss
Executive director at The Australia Institute
Why Labor’s budget is not enough to reverse its slump
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
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Property
‘Spun us out’: Carnegie vendors’ stylish reno earns $3.75m auction payday
The sellers paid $1.65m for the Californian bungalow in late 2020 and their renovation attracted five bidders, all locals, at auction.
Sandra lived the Great Australian Dream. Then she found something better
The social worker and her family moved to the suburbs to buy a four-bedroom house with a backyard, front yard and all the trimmings. Then they sold up.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Do you really need an iron supplement? Here’s what the science says
There are plenty of reasons you may have low iron. Here’s how to turn that around, according to experts.
Culture
This writer won a prestigious book prize, then took a break. She’s returned with another winner
Ali Cobby Eckermann always wanted to be a writer. Now she’s received the highest accolade in the NSW Premier’s Literary Awards for the second time.
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Sam Kerr finally ruled out of Olympics – five months after knee injury
The Matildas had been bizarrely reluctant to speak definitively about her chances – until Tuesday, when coach Tony Gustavsson unveiled his squad for their upcoming friendlies against China.
Fraser-McGurk named as reserve in Australia’s T20 World Cup squad
The exciting rookie will be a travelling reserve for Australia’s Twenty 20 World Cup team after David Warner was named despite carrying a hand injury.
Catley’s Gunners will be main event at Marvel Stadium. Next step for women’s football: the MCG
Women’s football powerhouse Arsenal will have the prime-time slot of a global football double-header at Marvel Stadium. While that’s a positive step, star defender - and Matildas captain - Steph Catley still dreams of the day she’ll get to play on the MCG.
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AFL 2024
Saints seeking shared tenancy, Essendon-style, at the MCG
St Kilda want to shift a number of home games to the MCG and, over the longer-term, have a shared tenancy between the AFL’s Marvel Stadium and the MCG – in the same manner as Essendon.
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Rugby Australia
Rebels could drop Rugby Australia lawsuit threat if it backs plan to save club
The change of tack could signal a major development in the negotiations between the consortium attempting to rescue the Melbourne Rebels and the sport’s governing body.
Parker bump sent straight to tribunal; Liberatore eyes return from concussion
Premiership Swan Luke Parker has been sent straight to the VFL tribunal. Meanwhile, Tom Liberatore is eyeing a return from his concussion scare but Jordan De Goey is racing to prove his fitness.
Footy’s shades of grey: How small decisions can decide big games
There were a number of contentious decisions by the umpires when games were on the line in round 10, and Luke Beveridge has made a masterstroke move at the Bulldogs.
Have Your Say
‘Showed a lot of cracks’: The competition in season 2024 is closer than you think
This week on the Real Footy podcast, Mathew Stokes joins Michael Gleeson and Jake Niall to discuss what this round taught us about how even the competition is, St Kilda’s struggles and the Bombers’ top four bona fides.