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Healthcare
Heart surgery suspended at hospital after second equipment failure
The fault in a machine that takes over the function of the heart and lungs during surgery was the second equipment malfunction at the Austin in the past month.
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Political leadership
‘Just not happy’: Why Labor is faltering after a decade of political dominance
Support for Labor has slumped to its lowest point in years as voters fail to warm to Jacinta Allan and grow increasingly concerned about the size of government debt.
‘Jealousy, rage, entitlement’: Bodybuilder sentenced to 31 years for murdering girlfriend
Sven Lindemann, who shrugged off the attempts of a 10-year-old girl to intervene as he stabbed her mother to death, has been jailed.
Opinion
Aviation
I flew that Singapore route for decades. Here’s why it gets rough at this time of year
In my near four decades of flying that exact route as a Qantas captain, particularly during the wet season there are some particular challenges pilots face.
David Evans
Former Qantas captain
Seatbelts on: Warning over likelihood of more unexpected bumps on planes
There’s a reason cabin crew tell you to keep your seatbelt on, but recent incidents show it’s more important than ever.
Opinion
Inside China
The US asks for help to fight China threat
US Treasury wants a united front with Europe to respond to a flood of cheap imports from China, saying the consequences of not doing so will be damaging.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Opinion
Political leadership
Jacinta Allan is slowly marching Labor off a cliff of Daniel Andrews’ making
Though the state election is still two years away, a damning poll for Labor doesn’t paint a pretty picture for the government.
Annika Smethurst
State Political Editor
‘CSIRO torpedoed Dutton’s uncosted nuclear fantasy’: Chalmers
Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the CSIRO report has “completely torpedoed” Opposition Leader Peter Dutton’s “nuclear fantasy”.
This molten kimchi jaffle will take you to Funkytown
Cheese toasties are great. This West Melbourne gem’s fermented extras makes them even better, according to Sandwich watch.
Matthew Perry’s death under criminal investigation
Police are now examining why the 54-year-old star had so much ketamine in his system when he died in October.
After five weeks of explosive testimony, Trump won’t take the stand
In an astonishing own goal, the defence team made a last-minute decision to call brash New York lawyer Robert Costello to testify.
Starc stuns Aussie teammate, returns to his stump-smashing best
Travis Head’s duck in the IPL wasn’t all bad news for Australia because it signalled a stunning return to form by his national teammate Mitchell Starc ahead of the T20 World Cup.
NFL considering Australia as host for a regular-season game
The NFL has confirmed Australia is one of the markets being considered to host an NFL match in the near future as the league expands its reach outside America.
Opinion
Japan
If it feels like everyone you know is going to Japan, that’s because they are
There’s a growing awareness that Japan is essentially on sale right now, thanks to a favourable exchange rate.
Ben Groundwater
Travel writer
Victoria
Updated
Missing campers trial
Camper’s widow tells murder trial of affair ultimatum, a husband’s vow and radio silence
Russell Hill’s wife packed a bag for her husband’s camping trip and never saw him again. She has told a jury about their marriage, his affair and the silence that led her to call in police.
From Cold Chisel to Hotspur: ‘Big Ange’ calls the tune
Ange Postecoglou is back at home, but he is a long way from where he started. It’s been a ride like no other in Australian sport.
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.
My suburb’s a sleepy paradise until the SUPs and MAMILs swoop in
It’s a sleepy paradise from Monday to Friday, a blip on Nepean Highway on the way to Frankston. But my suburb is transformed on weekends.
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.
AFL 2024
Opinion
The number of Indigenous AFL players has plunged – and it’s going to get worse
John Evans
Pro Vice-Chancellor of Indigenous engagement
Swans star Parker suspended for six weeks after ugly VFL collision
The VFL tribunal found Luke Parker had failed in his duty of care in a challenge that left an opponent with facial fractures and concussion.
Updated
Thomas to be barred from football if fresh charges are proven
Sacked North Melbourne footballer Tarryn Thomas was charged by police on Tuesday for alleged harassment and breaching a court order.
Politics
Large scale nuclear reactor would cost $16 billion over 16 years: CSIRO
The nation’s top science agency has found the cost of large scale nuclear plants backed by the federal Coalition cannot compete on price with renewables.
Business
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World markets
ASX rises in early trade; Telstra falls again
The Australian sharemarket is higher in early trade on the back of a positive lead from Wall Street, but Telstra has lost further ground.
World
Macron heads to riot-hit New Caledonia as Australia, NZ evacuate tourists
Some 108 Australians and other tourists landed in Brisbane, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said. More flights are expected.
Opinion
When Taiwan changed leader, Beijing sent its own guests, uninvited
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Page 97 of the budget kept me awake at night, and is a stain on Morrison’s legacy
Shane Wright
Senior economics correspondent
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Property
‘Early warning sign’: Why property owners are selling their homes now
Owners are selling up in greater numbers this autumn than they were at the same time last year, new figures show.
Seven of our favourite luxury homes for sale right now
We’ve rounded up our pick of the bunch, from double-height spaces to a double-sided fireplace.
Good Food
Lifestyle
More young people than ever identify as LGBTQ. But is it easier to be queer today?
What’s it like to grow up queer in modern times? Three Gen Z Australians share their stories.
Culture
Already binged Bridgerton? Here are seven other great period dramas to watch
If you’ve worked your way through Netflix’s juicy drama, get your fill of corsets, cravats and torrid love affairs with these other period drama shows.
Opinion
WordPlay
Australia leads the world in the use of this oxymoronic term
David Astle
Crossword compiler and ABC Radio Melbourne presenter
Traveller
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Sport
Carlton stars join Tottenham fanfare but avoid breaking the ‘No Sherrin’ rule
Carlton players ventured down to AAMI Park for Tottenham’s open training, but didn’t break the ‘No Sherrin’ rule.
NFL considering Australia as host for regular-season game
The NFL has confirmed Australia is one of the markets being considered to host an NFL match in the near future as the league expands its reach outside America.
Starc stuns Aussie teammate, returns to his stump-smashing best
Travis Head’s duck in the IPL wasn’t all bad news for Australia because it signalled a stunning return to form by his national teammate Mitchell Starc ahead of the T20 World Cup.
Swans star Parker suspended for six weeks after ugly VFL collision
The VFL tribunal found Luke Parker had failed in his duty of care in a challenge that left an opponent with facial fractures and concussion.
Updated
Rafael Nadal
A fairytale ending is unlikely for Rafael Nadal, Australian great predicts
Australian tennis great Todd Woodbridge believes retirement-bound legend Rafael Nadal is long odds to achieve a fairytale Roland-Garros farewell in the next fortnight.
From Cold Chisel to Hotspur: ‘Big Ange’ calls the tune
Ange Postecoglou is back at home, but he is a long way from where he started. It’s been a ride like no other in Australian sport.
‘I haven’t got too many close friends in that team’: Carey opens up on Ashes abuse
At times in England, following his stumping of Jonny Bairstow, Alex Carey was reluctant to venture out in public.
Have Your Say
The booming kick set to be top pick in the mid-season draft
Meet Jasper Scaife, the forward with a famous work ethic whose WAFL coach thinks has such a booming kick he could be a punter in the NFL if he doesn’t make it in Australian rules footy
