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The plaque at Melbourne Uni is discreet. The story behind it reveals a shameful past

The Wilfred Agar plaque at the University of Melbourne.

The sign simply notes Wilfred Agar was “the first professor of zoology at Melbourne”. The truth is far more complex.

The end of men like Darren Wick is coming. Here’s how I know

Former Nine news chief Darren Wick.

We are set to be saved. All set to be saved. But it will take time. This is where we are now.

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‘This cannot continue’: Wong demands Israel halt Rafah offensive

As the government called for Israel to stop its military campaign in Rafah, a global medical charity urged Australia to implement sanctions on Israel.

George Marrogi squirted liquid faeces onto the face of a prison guard.

He set his cell on fire and threw faeces at guards, but crime boss won’t serve extra time

George Marrogi embarked on an almost year-long tirade fuelled by the belief he was the target of a campaign by prison officers to unfairly punish him.

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Autism has a ‘cuteness’ problem. My reality is way different

Cast members of Love on the Spectrum season two.

When I was 13, my favourite teacher decided it would be a good idea to call me “Julia Peculiar” in front of the class. I am forever grateful.

Julia Pound

The first Australian to undergo cryopreservation is now on ice. This scientist says he won’t come back

Inside the facilities of Alcor, a US cryonics company. Southern Cryonics partly based its method on Alcor’s procedure.

A Sydney man who died this month lies frozen in liquid nitrogen at a regional cryogenics facility. But will he ever be resurrected?

How to stop talking yourself out of things, from cafe orders to new jobs

There are many reasons we second-guess decisions. Here’s how to feel better about the choices we make, experts say.

Chris Fagan’s Lions face a tough task to return to the grand final stage in 2024.

‘I’ve maintained my innocence all along’: Fagan welcomes potential court hearing into racism saga

Brisbane Lions coach and former Hawthorn staffer Chris Fagan says he’d welcome the chance to tell his side of the story of the Hawks’ racism saga in court.

‘It shocked me’: The series of events that ended Michelle Payne’s riding career

Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne and Cup ambassador Corey Brown.

The first woman to ride the winner of the Melbourne Cup has revealed why she is walking away from a career that made her a household name.

‘I’m a bleeder’: Blues star nurses leg injury, Power delay call on their skipper

Jacob Weitering is ready to marshal the defence despite injury as the Blues seek to make history in Adelaide on Thursday.

An artist’s impression of a proposed train station at Melbourne Airport.

Airport Rail brawl coming to a head with mediator on track to deliver report

Deputy Premier Ben Carroll says it’s time to get the $13 billion project done, and has pledged to stay in parliament until a promised train station in his electorate is built.

This dazzling complex is one of the world’s great architectural ensembles

The temple complex Wat Phra Kaew.

It has been at the centre of ceremony for Thai kings since 1782.

Like Jane Austen with Asian people: Kevin Kwan’s new novel

Kevin Kwan

The author of Crazy Rich Asians returns with another outrageous comedy of manners, family and money. So much money.

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious songwriter brought Disney movies to life

The framework of Mary Poppins did not exist until the Shermans got their hands on P.L. Travers’ beloved books about a magical nanny.

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Alisha Mangan, with sons Parker, 4, and Riley, 12, discovered generations of her family had carried a relatively common cancer gene mutation.

Worried about her family’s past, Alisha took a test. Results shocked her dad, but saved her life

When the results of Alisha’s $550 genetic testing came back, it shocked two generations. Her story could be more common than many think.

Car crashes into Moon Dog brewpub at former Franco Cozzo store

A car slammed into the Franco Cozzo building.

The crash overnight is another blow to the Melbourne brewers, who battled angry neighbours before the opening of the Footscray venue was beset with delays.

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The premier said Victoria needed this project immediately. Now it’s on ice

The premier said Victoria needed this project immediately. Now it’s on ice

The Allan government has quietly walked away from a major project that could save 10,000 daily truck trips.

11-word text from Sutton at centre of court battle over Robbie Williams gig

11-word text from Sutton at centre of court battle over Robbie Williams gig

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.

The growing movement to hand rogue builders criminal penalties

Firefighters inspect the damage at Melbourne’s Neo 200 building.

Currently, builders caught flouting the law face being slapped with a fine or having their licence suspended for certifying uncompliant work, but many say it’s not enough.

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The Hawks and their former players could not resolve the matter at the human rights commission.
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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.

Collingwood’s Jordan De Goey.

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.

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Falling completions indicated housing markets would continue to be hit with supply pressure.

The type of home that’s only getting more expensive

Two key statistics indicate that Australia’s housing affordability crisis will continue to worsen, even as governments scramble to ease supply constraints.

47 Nimmo Street, Middle Park.

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.

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Chris Fagan’s Lions face a tough task to return to the grand final stage in 2024.

‘I’ve maintained my innocence all along’: Fagan welcomes potential court hearing into racism saga

Brisbane Lions coach and former Hawthorn staffer Chris Fagan says he’d welcome the chance to tell his side of the story of the Hawks’ racism saga in court.

Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne and Cup ambassador Corey Brown.

‘It shocked me’: The series of events that ended Michelle Payne’s riding career

The first woman to ride the winner of the Melbourne Cup has revealed why she is walking away from a career that made her a household name.

Daria Saville’s Roland-Garros defeat means no Australian women will be in the second round for the first time since 1997.

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.

Carlton star Jacob Weitering.

‘I’m a bleeder’: Weitering nurses leg injury, Power delay call on their skipper

Jacob Weitering has been nursing corkie issues but is ready to marshal the defence as the Blues seek to make history in Adelaide on Thursday, coming as Port Adelaide wait to make a call on the fitness of their captain.

Tasmania’s Geordie Payne is the favourite to be the No.1 pick in this year’s AFL mid-season draft.

Who is your club likely to pick in the mid-season draft?

The AFL’s annual mid-season rookie draft will be held on Wednesday night, with an in-form Tasmanian teenager rocketing into pole position to be the first player taken.

Australia celebrate winning the one-day World Cup in India last November.

‘I’m really blessed’: Marsh’s return as World Cup captain after 14 years

Mitchell Marsh lifted a World Cup trophy as under-19s captain in 2010. After almost disappearing as an international player, he has the chance to do it again.

PARIS, FRANCE - MAY 27: Rafael Nadal of Spain waves to the crowd as he walks off after his defeat by Alexander Zverev of Germany in the Men’s Singles first round match on Day Two of the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros on May 27, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

‘I don’t know if it’s the last time,’ says Nadal after losing in first round at Roland-Garros

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.

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