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Roads
More trucks on roads feared as long-promised freight hub in Melbourne’s west put on ice
Premier Jacinta Allan once said the Western Intermodal Freight Terminal should be the ‘first cab off the rank’ to be built. Her government has deferred it indefinitely.
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Immigration
One in five former detainees charged with new crimes since release
At least 28 of the 153 people released after indefinite detention was declared unlawful have allegedly gone on to commit fresh crimes.
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UK election
A man who can’t organise an umbrella can’t possibly organise a teenage army
Sorry to rain on Rishi Sunak’s parade, but this is a bold idea for an unpopular government to stake its future on.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
‘He was absolutely shocked’: The moment Alisha told her dad he’d passed on mutation linked to female cancers
Tens of thousands of Australians are unaware they carry genetic mutations that can cause aggressive cancers and require them to make life-changing – or life-saving – decisions.
‘It is getting worse’: Anne Summers says rise in domestic violence ‘horrific’
Summers pointed to the increasing use of technology to spy on women as one sign of the increase in abuse.
Unprecedented building cost blowouts leave city dwellers in the lurch
Two key statistics indicate that Australia’s housing affordability crisis will continue to worsen, even as governments scramble to ease supply constraints.
After 40 years, the service – and singing – has finally stopped at this uniquely Carlton restaurant
The Olive Jar didn’t have Melbourne’s best Italian food, and the service was eccentric, but chief critic Besha Rodell was smitten. Now, it’s time to move on.
Opinion
AFL 2024
Sticking a tackle is getting harder. We should be celebrating
Yes, players are warier of tackling their opponents to the ground. Yes, it makes it harder to stick a tackle. Yes, it means developing a new technique. Let’s embrace it.
Greg Baum
Sports columnist
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Airline review: Believe it or not, this US budget carrier is excellent
Free Wi-Fi and in-flight entertainment, complimentary snacks and drinks, plenty of legroom – this budget airline exceeds expectations.
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Netanyahu admits ‘tragic mistake’ after Israeli strike on Rafah camp kills dozens
An Israeli airstrike triggered a fire that killed 45 people in a tent camp in the Gazan city, officials said, prompting an outcry from global leaders.
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Freedom of speech
Liberal senator hosted far-right Israel group disavowed by other Jewish associations
David Sharma hosted the screening of a film rejecting the two-state solution, organised by the controversial Australian Jewish Association president.
Construction experts demand criminal penalties for shoddy builders
A lack of oversight in the construction industry is fuelling a legacy of defects, says an industry expert.
‘I still have imposter syndrome’: The chaos of Maya Hawke
Yes, her dad’s Ethan Hawke and her mum’s Uma Thurman. But Maya Hawke is creating thoughtful work on her own terms – including her new album, Chaos Angel.
Opinion
Life in the ’burbs
On the mean streets of 1970s Fitzroy, even the trees looked like they wanted to die
The Fitzroy of today – filled with bars, cafes, markets and designer boutiques – was unimaginable. But back then, locals loved the cheap rent and “anything goes” attitude.
Justine Costigan
Contributor
From Tuscany to Bali: 12 cooking schools worth planning an overseas trip around
Australian-Japanese food writer Emiko Davies is living the dream, sharing her Tuscan food knowledge with visitors. Plus 12 more culinary adventures to experience.
A social media ban for under-16s won’t work. Here’s what will
Calls have been growing louder for age limits to be raised from 13 to 16. To add to the momentum, some say a ban is the only way to protect our kids. But is it?
Locked up at 16, this former inmate now runs tours of the prison he spent years in
Chris Austin was one of the first people incarcerated in Jika Jika, Pentridge Prison’s notorious maximum-security division. It’s where he witnessed his first murder.
Victoria
Disgraced union official sues for $1.3m over denied claim for mental illness
Kathy Jackson, the former Health Services Union national secretary, claims she was left unable to work two days after the union took steps to remove her over allegations of gross misconduct.
Ex-deputy mayor found guilty of murdering his mother after killing brother
Paul Cohrs has been found guilty of murder over the shooting death of his 81-year-old mother, one hour after he shot dead his brother amid a years-long family dispute.
The health advice that saw Robbie Williams’ grand prix COVID concert axed
A text message from then-chief health officer Brett Sutton proves F1 concert in 2020 featuring Robbie Williams could have gone ahead, touring company says.
Fire obliterated any chance of working out campers’ cause of death, court told
A forensic pathologist said she could not say how Russell Hill, 74, and Carol Clay, 73, died after their bodies were burnt into thousands of bone fragments.
‘He was law-abiding, until he wasn’t’: How murderer of WA women owned 13 guns
The Perth man who murdered two innocent women inside their suburban home on Friday was a licensed gun owner, it has been revealed.
AFL 2024
Magpies’ injury pain: Abdominal tear keeps De Goey sidelined, Cox, Richards also out
Collingwood’s injury list continues to mount with impressive mature recruit Joe Richards suffering a foot injury, and Mason Cox likely to miss up to six weeks, while Sydney’s Luke Parker has failed in his bid to get his six-week suspension downgraded.
Ginnivan says coach Mitchell picked his brain to plot Hawks win
Hawthorn’s Jack Ginnivan says his three years at the Magpies did teach him how to win close games; intel he is now sharing with Hawks coach Sam Mitchell.
Politics
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Gas
‘No shortage’: Producers reject minister’s gas supply claim
Victoria’s gas companies have declared there is no shortage of local reserves to fill impending shortfalls.
Business
Country Road calls in investigators amid harassment, bullying complaints
The fashion retailer has launched an independent investigation after staff said it did not adequately handle their sexual harassment and bullying complaints.
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Tragedy
Australia to send aid to PNG after up to 2000 people buried alive in landslide
Rugged and remote conditions are hindering rescue efforts in Papua New Guinea.
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Property
Downsizers compete to pay $4.3m for Middle Park terrace without car space
The home’s high-spec renovation prompted two bidders to push the price well beyond the quoted price range. It was one of 1028 auctions scheduled on Saturday.
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.
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Lifestyle
The exercises you should be doing to lower blood pressure
Experts agree that one of the best way to prevent and lower hypertension is by working out. Here’s what they recommend
Culture
ABC’s Laura Tingle under fire after ‘racist country’ comments
ABC’s 7.30 chief political correspondent Laura Tingle has come under fire for comments she made criticising Opposition Leader Peter Dutton.
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AFL 2024
Hawthorn racism claim terminated by Australian Human Rights Commission
The commission has terminated a claim against Hawthorn by First Nations ex-players and their partners after the parties failed to come to a deal.
‘I don’t know if it’s the last time’: Nadal casts doubt on future after defeat
Rafael Nadal is unsure if he will be back next year at Roland-Garros – the tournament he won 14 times – after bowing out in the first round.
Magpies’ injury pain: Abdominal tear keeps De Goey sidelined, Cox, Richards also out
Collingwood’s injury list continues to mount with impressive mature recruit Joe Richards suffering a foot injury, and Mason Cox likely to miss up to six weeks, while Sydney’s Luke Parker has failed in his bid to get his six-week suspension downgraded.
Opinion
Real Footy Podcast
Can Essendon go all the way this year?
This week on the Real Footy podcast, Jake Niall, Caroline Wilson and Michael Gleeson discuss the Bombers, who are now unbeaten in seven games.
Staff writers
Unwanted history made as Saville joins Australia’s Roland-Garros casualty ward
There are no women left in the Roland-Garros draw after Daria Saville joined Ajla Tomljanovic in suffering a first-round exit on the second day of the claycourt major.
Ginnivan says coach Mitchell picked his brain to plot Hawks win
Although he says he sometimes had to don an “invisible cloak” at Collingwood, Hawthorn’s Jack Ginnivan says his three years at the Magpies did teach him how to win close games; intel he is now sharing with Hawks coach Sam Mitchell.
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Formula 1
‘Oscar, we do see the impact of the damage’: Why Piastri’s third F1 podium is his most telling yet
Australian Oscar Piastri avoided a horror crash to claim his third Formula 1 career podium ahead of some of the sport’s biggest names at the Monaco GP.
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The Cripps-Warner connection; Blues’ missing piece; big fortnight for Pies: Key takeouts from round 11
Chad Warner and Patrick Cripps have a mutual connection who is having a big impact on their seasons, while the Blues may have found an unlikely missing piece to their forward puzzle.
