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They wanted to build a dream home. Now, they’re living a nightmare

They wanted to build a dream home. Now, they’re living a nightmare

Hundreds of Victorians who bought property on the Bass Coast were blindsided when a neighbour revealed their homes were on potentially contaminated land.

The YIMBY plan to oust the NIMBYs from local councils

Pro-housing groups will seek to expand their clout in key inner-city areas.

Candidates at the coming local government elections will be asked to pledge that they will not block apartment developments, as YIMBY and pro-housing groups seek to expand their clout in key inner-city areas.

Hollie Hughes turfed from winnable Senate spot in Liberal preselection

The centre-right senator will be replaced by Jessica Collins, who is aligned with conservative forces in the NSW Liberal Party, including shadow treasurer Angus Taylor.

Mother and daughter murdered over friend’s marriage breakdown

DO NOT PUB, PENDING ID: Jennifer Petelczyc and her daughter Gretl.

Perth women Jennifer Petelczyc, 59, and her youngest daughter Gretl, 18, were killed on Friday after becoming the unsuspecting victims in the marriage breakdown of a family friend.

The lost delivery riders causing chaos on toll roads and tunnels

Cyclists and scooter riders are regularly causing chaos on CityLink.

The increase in food delivery services means more bicycle and scooter riders are getting lost on some of Melbourne’s busiest freeways and tollway tunnels.

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Population

Coalition rules out baby bonus as births continue to slip

Shadow treasurer Angus Taylor, a father of four, says the nation’s falling fertility rate is a growing issue for all economic policymakers.

Bombers hold on to beat Tigers as Stringer, Martin fire in Dreamtime clash

Dustin Martin.

Essendon hung on for the win as Richmond showed they still have some fight in them despite their ongoing injury crisis. Follow all the major moments and post game reaction.

Mariners’ fairytale grand final win sparks celebratory pitch invasion in Gosford

Mariners’ fairytale grand final win sparks celebratory pitch invasion in Gosford

The Central Coast Mariners have won the grand final 3-1 over Melbourne Victory. They are A-League champions for 2023-24.

Comedian Rhys Nicholson’s ‘maximalist’ home sells for $842,500 after auction

The Coburg home passed in for $810,000, but soon sold to the highest bidders in post-auction negotiations.

Xi and Putin’s love-in is an ominous sign for the West

Russia and China have traditionally treated each other with mutual suspicion and loathing. But now they are closer than ever.

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Former NASA boss arrives to boost Australian space race

Former NASA boss arrives to boost Australian space race

Lt Gen Larry James has moved to Australia to increase our teaching and research capability.

Bridgerton in Brunswick? Regency romance arrives in Melbourne

Performers take to the dance floor at The Queens Ball: A Bridgerton Experience in Melbourne.

Fans of the hit Netflix series frocked up for the lavish interactive Bridgerton experience, dripping with sumptuous sets and selfie moments.

Former Nine News boss Darren Wick accused by staff of drunken, lecherous behaviour

Current and former staff allege the former head of news and current affairs engaged in “alcohol-fuelled grope sessions”.

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Where billionaires share a street with hostels for the homeless

Where billionaires share a street with hostels for the homeless

St Kilda is a place constantly in transition. While cash is flowing into the bayside suburb, it’s also an area that locals will fight doggedly to protect.

Nick Hudson, founder of the Push-Up Challenge, wants to take the challenge global.

After heart surgery Nick Hudson quit his job at BHP to become a push-up evangelist

The former engineer wants to improve mental health around the globe, one push-up at a time.

Victoria

Victorian Nationals leader Peter Walsh.

Nationals grassroots members go nuclear over Welcome to Country ceremonies

The Victorian Nationals rank and file want a future Coalition government to back nuclear power and to axe funding for Welcome to Country ceremonies.

Jacinta Allan’s Labor faces trouble as the west gets wild

Victorian Labor is facing a race against the clock to repair its standing with voters under new premier Jacinta Allan.

After a decade of golden years under Daniel Andrews, his replacement is facing a storm of problems that have trashed Labor’s vote.

Can you really turn your house into a power plant?

Groups of thousands of homes fitted with solar panels and storage batteries are enabling power utilities to aggregate stored solar energy and call on it to help stabilise the power grid when needed. In return for a credit on their bills, a growing number of customers like Tony Debono from Cobains in Victoria have signed up.

Virtual power plant programs, and the growing number of retail offers being built around them, are coming at a critical moment in the energy transition.

Former Nine News boss Darren Wick accused by staff of drunken, lecherous behaviour

Nine executives face questions over their handling of complaints against the former news chief.

Current and former staff allege the former head of news and current affairs engaged in “alcohol-fuelled grope sessions”.

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Crime

‘The Punisher’: Why the underworld was abuzz with rumours after attempted execution

‘The Punisher’: Why the underworld was abuzz with rumours after attempted execution

The former bikie and professional boxer has played a key role in the revival of the Brothers 4 Life gang to try to gain a slice of the lucrative market.

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AFL 2024

Marvel Stadium’s tenant clubs are pushing for more games at the MCG.
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Grounds for complaint: Why Dons, Blues and Saints want fewer Marvel games

Tenants of the AFL-owned Docklands stadium are queuing up to ask for more games at the MCG.

Nathaniel Sulzberger relocated from Hobart to Melbourne last year to boost his AFL hopes.
Draft Dreams

The 1985 smash hit inspiring footy’s next generation of stars

The Age is following three prospective AFL draftees as they bid to join the big time in November. In our second part of the series, find out how one of pop music’s biggest moments is driving a footy team.

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Britt Johnson and husband Rhys Presnell moved to Parkdale with their three kids Thea, Remi and Jude for an investment opportunity but loved it so much they decided to make their move permanent.

Britt made a temporary move, but she loved the area so much she stayed

The rising cost of housing in a string of bayside and inner-east suburbs hasn’t deterred buyers, bucking the trend of Melbourne’s softening market.

Nox in the Talofa hinterland near Byron Bay sold for $12 million to animation pioneer Zareh Nalbandian.

He sold his studio to Netflix for $700m. Then he went on a $120m property spree

The Animal Logic co-founder has taken to real estate in a big way in recent years, and his $12 million Byron Bay cash buy is just his latest acquisition.

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Peter Bol’s position on the Australian team for Paris 2024 will not be affected by the revelations.

‘We support Peter’: Bol’s Olympic place secure despite revelations in anti-doping hearing

Athletics Australia says Peter Bol’s spot at Paris 2024 will not be affected by the revelations that included the discovery of a screenshot of doping information on his phone.

Shai Bolton and Mykelti Lefau of the Tigers collide whilst Ben McKay of the Bombers.

AFL 2024 round 11 LIVE updates: Bombers hold on to beat Tigers as Stringer, Martin fire

Carlton, Port Adelaide, GWS Giants and Essendon scored wins in the AFL on Saturday.

Mac Andrew is tackled by Carlton’s Charlie Curnow. Damien Hardwick pointed to another contest between the duo.

‘It is dangerous’: Hardwick and Voss tackle umpires

Damien Hardwick has called on the game’s decision-makers to do faster calls on holding-the-ball decisions because players’ health and safety is at risk.

Fans invaded the pitch on the final whistle in Gosford.

A-League grand final LIVE: Central Coast Mariners v Melbourne Victory

After scrapping their way to the decider, can Victory produce another late twist to spoil a fairytale finish to the season for the treble-hunting Mariners? Follow all the action in Gosford.

Lachlan Sullivan was controversially penalised for handing the ball to Nick Daicos, instead of the umpire.
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AFL 2024

‘Not allowed to do that’: AFL’s call on controversial free kick that stunned the Pies

The AFL has backed an umpire’s controversial call against a Collingwood player that resulted in a crucial last-quarter Fremantle goal in Friday night’s thrilling draw.

Paul Izzo celebrates saving a penalty in the elimination final.

How Victory’s unsung shot-stopper inspired his side to the verge of a title

Paul Izzo has overcome injury and disappointment to lead Melbourne Victory to the verge of an improbable A-League Men’s championship trophy.

Marvel Stadium’s tenant clubs are pushing for more games at the MCG.
Analysis
AFL 2024

Grounds for complaint: Why Dons, Blues and Saints want fewer Marvel games

Tenants of the AFL-owned Docklands stadium are queuing up to ask for more games at the MCG.

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