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Secret police tapes caught Greg Lynn, wife speaking about missing campers
A recording captured Melanie Lynn telling her husband, accused campers’ killer Gregory Lynn, that a car police were chasing over the disappearance of Russell Hill and Carol Clay looked like his.
This former TAFE site will feature 10pc affordable apartments. The council says that’s ‘pretty pathetic’
Merri-bek council says what the state government is spruiking as affordable housing for the former Coburg TAFE site is no different to what’s already on offer in Melbourne’s north.
RBA governor warns of no economic growth for start of the year
The central bank governor says it will also take a couple of years for people’s incomes to get back to pre-pandemic levels.
John Blackman, the voice that filled Australian lounge rooms
For a few heady decades, John Blackman was The Voice, widely heard on TV and radio but not seen, and was once described as being “as Melbourne as the MCG”.
John Blackman, the voice of Hey Hey It’s Saturday, dies at 76
The veteran TV and radio personality had spent years battling an aggressive form of skin cancer that was first diagnosed in 2018.
Qantas says 22-hour direct flights to Europe, US still on track
Qantas boss Vanessa Hudson says global manufacturing delays won’t derail the airline’s plan to launch direct flights to London and New York in 2026.
Jake Gyllenhaal is made to squirm in every frame of Presumed Innocent
The TV remake of the 1990 Harrison Ford thriller ups the tension and tightens the screws on its lawyer suspect.
Traditional dining etiquette rules are dead, so here’s what to do (or not) instead
Elbows on table? Don’t worry about it. The time is right to lighten up a bit at restaurants. Just try not to be late.
Which of Australia’s favourite ski fields will survive by 2080?
If global emissions remain high, skiing and snowboarding will disappear in Australia by 2080 at all but two resorts. If emissions are rapidly reduced, snow sports will remain strong throughout the Australian Alps.
Analysis
French Open
‘Being a defender wasn’t going to cut it’: The numbers behind the Demon’s world-class weaponry
Alex de Minaur’s transformation from admired also-ran into world-beating top-10 star has captured the attention of a sporting nation. This is how he has done it.
Exclusive
Childcare
‘We were left in limbo’: Childcare boss accused of not paying workers on time
Tara Harper, a former educator at a Genius childcare centre, resigned after just five months, saying she could not live with the uncertainty of not being paid on time.
‘Every reason’ to think Netanyahu is prolonging war, Biden says
Political observers say Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party would lose an Israeli election if one were held today.
Analysis
World elections
Modi, who casts himself as ‘sent by God’, loses his aura of invincibility
The once-dominant opposition has made electoral gains on the government over issues like unemployment, social justice and Modi’s ties to India’s billionaires.
Mujib Mashal and Alex Travelli
Facing 115 charges, Manchester City are suing the Premier League. Here’s why
Within a 165-page legal document, the four-time defending Premier League champions claim they are being unlawfully targeted by rivals to stifle their success.
This play about Julia Gillard will hold your attention, regardless of your politics
It’s worth seeing this show just to watch Justine Clarke transform into Gillard and, in a thrilling display, deliver the misogyny speech in full.
The medieval version of the EU is gorgeous and free from tourist crowds
The cities in the former Hanseatic League in Northern Europe provide one delight after another.
Opinion
ABC
So Laura Tingle has been outed as ‘partisan’? What nonsense
Alan Sunderland
Australian Press Council member
TRIAL BY WATER
Editorial
A review system for criminal cases is a crucial protection worth considering
The Age’s investigation of the Robert Farquharson case puts a strong argument for an independent body similar to the Criminal Cases Review Commission in Britain and New Zealand.
The Age's View
Editorial
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.
Victoria
After an eight-year fight, this tower in Camberwell gets the green light
The development’s approval could pave the way for more high-rise buildings in the area.
He pleaded with his son to give boxing a break. Three months later the teenager was dead
George Diamond had weeks of concussion symptoms after a head knock at his boxing gym, but despite the concerns of family he returned to the ring.
Lynn admits using missing camper’s cash to avoid raising police suspicion
In a recorded interview, Greg Lynn said that after hiding Russell Hill and Carol Clay’s bodies, he bought petrol with $40 stolen from Hill’s wallet.
Surgeon Al Muderis was presented as ‘some sort of Dr Frankenstein’, his lawyer says
Sue Chrysanthou, SC, told a Federal Court defamation hearing that angry former patients were not “accurate historians” of their experience.
Exclusive
City life
These sculptures have stood by the Yarra for two decades. Soon, they will be put to pasture
When they were installed in the 1990s, Crown casino operators were so concerned about getting an Asian audience to its venue that feng shui experts were called in to help place them.
Politics
Exclusive
BNPL
‘Show us a pay cheque’: Tougher rules on way for Gen Z’s favourite form of credit
Buy now, pay later providers including Afterpay, Zip and Klarna will be brought under the Credit Act in changes that have been a long time coming.
Business
Country Road faces staff exodus over new probe, boss stays put
Staff members have expressed anger that chief executive Raju Vuppalapati will stay in the role after an external investigation into the handling of complaints.
World
‘Just felt like it’: Farage struck by milkshake at UK election campaign launch
Two people were arrested after the divisive populist figure had a drink thrown over him while launching his candidacy in Clacton.
Opinion
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Property
Why the housing market is worse here than it is overseas
While building more homes is a part of the solution, experts say there are other measures that could bring property prices down.
The suburbs where properties are at highest risk of fire, flood
More than 32,000 Australian homes face a high risk of bushfire, while 141,000 homes are at risk of flooding. The risks will push insurance costs up and home values down.
Good Food
Lifestyle
My boss talks in corporate-speak riddles. Do I have to, too?
Making sure people can understand what you’re saying is more important than any corporate jargon, says Dr Kirstin Ferguson.
Culture
Adam Hills is so popular, he turns down offers from royals
He’s conquered the stand-up scene, written kids’ books, made docos, co-owns a few restaurants and hosts two wildly successful TV shows. What did you get up to this week?
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Analysis
French Open
‘Being a defender wasn’t going to cut it’: The numbers behind the Demon’s world-class weaponry
Alex de Minaur’s transformation from admired also-ran into world-beating top-10 star has captured the attention of a sporting nation. This is how he has done it.
Facing 115 charges, Manchester City are suing the Premier League. Here’s why
Within a 165-page legal document, the four-time defending Premier League champions claim they are being unlawfully targeted by rivals to stifle their success.
State of Origin I tips: Experts analyse the series opener
NSW coach Michael Maguire is out to prove a point with a new-look team for game one in Sydney. Will new skipper Jake Trbojevic and his Blues have what it takes to draw first blood?
Djokovic pulls out of French Open, De Minaur avoids clash with world No.1
Djokovic aggravated a right knee problem during his win over Francisco Cerundolo, which was reported less than 24 hours later to be a torn medial meniscus.
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Redman out of Essendon’s blockbuster against Blues; Martin’s 300th game delayed
The Tigers have decided if Dustin Martin will play on Thursday night, while star Essendon midfielder Darcy Parish has suffered a setback in his return from a calf injury.
‘He’s a legend, right?’: The French teen superfan driving de Minaur at Roland-Garros
A 14-year-old Parisian named Paul has become Alex de Minaur’s lucky charm at the French Open and will be there for the Demon’s practice session and his quarter-final against Alexander Zverev.
Scott’s 23-year streak in major strife as fellow Aussie sinks star
Adam Scott hasn’t missed a major tournament since 2001 but ice-cold nerves from a compatriot in a US Open qualifying event may have ended the run.
Have Your Say
A 50-disposal gun, an almost flawless prospect and Cripps 2.0: AFL draft hopefuls to watch
We spoke to AFL club recruiters to find out which of this year’s prospects are at the top of their boards at the midway point of the season as the national under-18 championships take centre stage.
