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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.
Watch Farquharson’s police interview, for the first time outside of a courtroom
Following the crash that killed his three boys, this is what Robert Farquharson told police. Before this investigation, it had never been seen outside the courtrooms where he was convicted.
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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.
Pesutto pours cold water on Frydenberg return
The state Liberal leader has downplayed the chance of the ex-federal treasurer making a late bid to become the party’s candidate for Kooyong – which would displace a young woman already preselected for the seat.
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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
Columnist
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.
Natasha Ryan, the ‘girl in the cupboard,’ dies aged 40
As a teenager, she famously hid in her boyfriend’s cupboard, leading her family and police to believe she had been murdered.
Four Points
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.
Yuka Saso wins US Open, cruels hopes of Aussie Minjee Lee
After looking in complete control as others faltered, Minjee Lee has made what can only be described as a very sloppy move to mark a brutal end to a brutal week.
Opinion
AFLW
There are big changes coming to AFLW this year. This is what you need to know
With so many changes in the coaching ranks, we’re bound to see significant game plan shake-ups and a faster, more skilful game overall.
Libby Birch
AFL columnist
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.
Camera button, AI, bigger screen: Here’s what the iPhone 16 might look like
With four months to go, leakers and analysts have painted a convincing picture of the next Apple phone.
Why protein’s so popular right now, and whether you really need to eat more of it
Protein-rich food products are suddenly everywhere. So what makes it a super nutrient and are we getting enough?
‘Not a good deal’: Netanyahu aide claims Israel has accepted Biden’s Gaza plan
Joe Biden has hailed several ceasefire proposals over the past few months, each with similar frameworks to the one he outlined on Friday.
TRIAL BY WATER
Podcast
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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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?
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
Downsizing is not on the radar for most retirees, survey finds
Many retirees are concerned about running out of savings, while also wanting to help their kids. But most don’t want to respond by downsizing the family home.
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
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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.
Implosion sinks Minjee Lee’s hopes as Yuka Saso claims second title
Australian Minjee Lee was top of the leaderboard in the final round of the US Open until it all started to unravel on the ninth hole at Lancaster Country Club in Pennsylvania.
Four Points
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.
AFL Briefing
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
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.
