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Trial by Water
‘The system ought to be more robust than this’: Top scientist questions evidence in triple murder
The Australian Academy of Science chief is calling for law reform after questions were raised over Robert Farquharson’s case.
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Trial by Water
Tragedy took Bryan’s best mate away. He cannot believe it was intentional
Bryan Kennedy was just seven when his friend Tyler died. He can’t bring himself to believe Tyler’s father, Robert Farquharson, intended to kill.
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Trial by Water
Listen to the new investigative podcast on triple murder case
We explore why a growing number of experts believe the case against convicted child killer Robert Farquharson is “fundamentally flawed”.
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Victorian budget
State Treasury quietly orders a sweeping review to gauge the value of privatising public assets
Treasury sought advice from investment banks as part of a review to see how much could be raised if public assets went private.
Child sex offenders, violent criminals out in visa blitz
The government has cancelled the visas of child sex offenders, drug dealers and violent assailants in urgent decisions to overturn tribunal rulings that let them stay in Australia.
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Political leadership
As Albanese beats around the bush, Dutton’s delusions are taking root
Everyone’s avoiding the difficult issues, and that’s good news for Peter Dutton and his simplistic “policy” solutions.
Sean Kelly
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Analysis
Josh Frydenberg
There’s an awkward problem in the rush to bring back Josh Frydenberg – the woman shoved aside in the stampede
The push to restore the former treasurer to parliament looks like a sure Liberal victory. But it’s a huge risk when anyone stops to think.
Rupert Murdoch, 93, ties the knot for the fifth time
The media mogul married for the fifth time at the weekend at his vineyard in California.
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US Open
Australia’s Minjee Lee on hunt for history, slips with sloppy move
After looking in complete control of the tournament as others around her faltered, Minjee Lee has made what can only be described as a very sloppy move.
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AFL 2024
Alas in Alice as Demons blow it big-time and another rule AFL should rethink
Melbourne got smashed by Fremantle, who aren’t known as a free-scoring team. It came just two weeks after an embarrassing loss to West Coast and when they had everything to play for.
The Australian Open golf tournament has a dilemma: can men and women keep playing together?
Five months out from this year’s event, there is still no official venue. One of the most historic golf tournaments may be under threat.
The next Japan: Australians are flocking to this hot new destination
The number of Australians visiting this exciting Asian country has surged 35 per cent compared with pre-pandemic figures. And the once sleepy backwater – which isn’t even half the size of Victoria – has an output that boggles the mind.
Rick Stein rolls in and sets a fishy challenge that sinks a top contender
Will Nat pull out her immunity pin? Is liquid smoke ever a good idea? Just two of the burning questions answered in last night’s elimination.
Australian actors are scared AI will take their jobs – and with good reason
A survey by the union for actors and media workers has found more than half of respondents think AI will cost them work and income.
Opinion
Inflation
What’s happening in the economy is that no one’s sure what’s happening
After shocks including a global pandemic, war and supply chain disruptions, predicting the next move in our economy has become harder than we’re used to.
Ross Gittins
Economics Editor
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One crash killed three soldiers, the other three boys. Both featured this strange detail
Why would people stuck in a sinking car turn off the heater, ignition or headlights?
Difficult stories like these are the ones that need to be told, no matter how harrowing
As The Age publishes another major investigation, editor Patrick Elligett reflects on the barriers to reporting on difficult subjects – and the tenacity of journalists.
Victoria
‘They drive up and drive away’: How a St Kilda East street has become a caravan graveyard
There were 17 caravans left in a quiet side street next to St Kilda Cemetery last week, and residents say it’s much worse than just an eyesore.
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Private schools
Jewish school confident of move to Caulfield Hospital site
The school transports about 1000 students from Caulfield to Burwood each day and has called the hospital’s use of the Caulfield site a waste of valuable land.
Forget the cold, let’s go fly a kite, say well rugged-up ‘pilots’
Missing the big kite-flying events from India, Kaushal Parikh quit his office job two years ago to run kite festivals around the country.
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Victorian Parliament
Inside the push to steal – and keep – Victoria’s businesses
Outside the public eye, the highest-taxing state in the nation is fending off threats from South Australia and Queensland.
This 125-year-old bowls club will be sold for millions – after its secret buyer was revealed
Members of the Elsternwick Club, in Melbourne’s south-east, voted on the sale at the annual general meeting on Sunday.
AFL 2024
Hawthorn’s ‘rascal pack’: Inside the clash between Day and Ginnivan
Sam Mitchell has revealed Will Day’s explosive clash with teammate Jack Ginnivan during Saturday’s 27-point win over Adelaide was how the team’s “rascal pack” behave.
Goodwin on terrible loss: Coach says Dees ‘obliterated in every phase’; Dons’ winning streak ends
The Demons coach bemoaned a number of areas where his team was “poor” as they were plundered by Fremantle, while the Bombers are keeping their spirits up despite their first loss since round 4.
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International affairs
The $50b gas deal Australia hopes will keep China quiet
Australia is offering a multi-billion-dollar lifeline to fast-track an offshore gas project the government hopes will keep Beijing at bay.
Business
From mortgage checks to scam-busting: How your bank is using AI
Banking giants have plans for artificial intelligence that go much further than the often clunky “chatbots” used to answer customer queries.
World
German police officer dies after knife attack at anti-political Islam rally
The attack by the 25-year-old immigrant from Afghanistan comes as immigration presents a key issue in German politics.
Opinion
My father’s confession stunned me. In his mind, he was both the punisher and the victim
Susanne Davies
Adjunct Associate Professor
If Australia’s a racist country, it’s not just a black and white issue
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
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Property
The Melbourne suburbs where home owners can’t afford their mortgages
At least one in 30 households in hard-hit pockets have fallen behind on repayments, buckling under high interest rates and inflation.
Melbourne suburbs where property prices are cheaper than five years ago
As investors shy away from the Melbourne market, a handful of areas have fallen below their 2019 prices.
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Lifestyle
The men in Stephanie Alexander’s life are mostly ‘husbands of friends or gay’
“I get plenty of hugs from them and I am happy with that,” says the 83-year-old author and cook.
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Joy, humour and hurt collide in this profoundly human story
Deeply felt and searingly intelligent, Counting and Cracking has finally landed in Melbourne – and has all the makings of a modern Australian classic.
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Goodwin on terrible loss: Coach says Dees ‘obliterated in every phase’; Dons’ winning streak ends
The Demons coach bemoaned a number of areas where his team was “poor” as they were plundered by Fremantle, while the Bombers are keeping their spirits up despite their first loss since round 4.
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AFL 2024
Alas in Alice as Demons blow it big-time, another rule AFL should rethink and hurrah for Hawks
Melbourne got smashed by Fremantle, who aren’t known as a free-scoring team. What’s more, it came just two weeks after an embarrassing loss to West Coast and when they had everything to play for.
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AFL 2024
Reid offered two-match ban; Tigers ponder Dusty call, lose another knee victim; Scott says rule tweak’s a gamechanger
The suspension would rule Harley Reid out of the next two matches and deny him the chance to win the league’s Rising Star Award, while Richmond have lost another player to a season-ending knee injury and are questioning what to do about Dustin Martin’s 300th game.
How the NYPD became one of US cricket’s biggest supporters
The ICC turned to an unlikely source for participants in its Twenty20 World Cup trophy tour of New York – a police department youth program.
The Australian Open has a dilemma: can men and women keep playing together?
Five months out from this year’s event, there is still no official venue. Is the viability of one of the most historic golf tournaments under threat?
Opinion
AFLW
Bring it on! Why I can’t wait for AFLW pre-season training to start
I’m not the only one who has an exciting new challenge ahead of them this AFLW season. While pre-season training promises to be testing, I can’t wait for it to start on Monday.
Libby Birch
AFL columnist
Matildas coach promises ‘more aggressive’ Sydney display but Foord ‘unlikely’
Australia will play one more friendly against China at a sold-out Accor Stadium, just hours before Tony Gustavsson names his 18-player Paris 2024 squad on Tuesday.
Have Your Say
Darcy, Daicos brilliance shows why father-sons must cost more
Nick Daicos is a generational footballer and Sam Darcy has the tool kit to become one. They show the inadequacies of the father-son rule, which is to be reformed.