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Terror charges
‘Serious interference’: Watchdog could investigate Dutton over terror leader’s detainment
A Supreme Court judge has referred the detainment of terrorist Abdul Nacer Benbrika to the national security watchdog over Home Affairs’ failure to disclose expert reports.
Missing campers’ accused killer, Gregory Lynn, set to give evidence
A jury has been told the former pilot will be the only witness for the defence after prosecutors closed their case in the Supreme Court on Wednesday.
ABC boss condemns ‘unacceptable’ sexual harassment survey findings
An internal survey found 13 per cent of respondents reported they had been sexually harassed in the past two years, and one-quarter said they were bullied.
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Labor senator Fatima Payman quits party committee in further sign of isolation
The senator also stepped down from two parliamentary foreign affairs committees last week after comments accusing Israel of conducting a “genocide” in Gaza.
‘Can’t believe my little buddy’s gone’: Toddler drowns after following puppy to neighbour’s dam
The family of Luka Huddle, 2, who drowned in a dam on a property near Geelong, have spoken of their anguish.
TV report card: The best shows of the year so far
You don’t get a good start to the streaming television year just because there are some great scripted shows on offer. What you need is the right viewing mix.
The one destination no traveller can ever be fully prepared for
There’s an astonishing prep list before you can even set foot on the White Continent. But, in this harsh environment, even the most prepared can expect the unexpected.
Banknotes featuring Charles will be rare as cash is no longer king
Financial and environmental considerations mean new British notes bearing King Charles’ portrait will be few and far between for some time.
‘As Melbourne as the MCG’: 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. He was once described as being “as Melbourne as the MCG”.
Hunter Biden’s own memoir played back to narrate his spiral into addiction
It ended with bitter written words: expletive-laced, panicked texts to Hallie Biden, his brother’s widow and his one-time girlfriend, berating her for disposing of his handgun.
The ski season opens this weekend. It could be one of the last
Skiing and snowboarding could disappear in Australia by 2080 at all but two resorts if changes aren’t made.
Kamahl to fight charge of intimidating woman on mental health grounds
The 89-year-old entertainer is accused of intimidating a 38-year-old woman in two text messages.
Sister Act became a musical, but someone forgot to tell Whoopi Goldberg
Award-winning composer Alan Menken remembers the first time he met Whoopi Goldberg and explains why his “Razzie” didn’t really worry him.
30 minutes from go to wow: Char siu pork skewers with cucumber and sesame salad
These stickily glazed pork skewers bundled into Chinese pancakes are a speedy meal that’s bound to please.
Opinion
ABC
So Laura Tingle has been outed as ‘partisan’? What nonsense
The ABC does not have the luxury of defiantly ignoring accusations of bias, but this News Corp initiated pile-on is absurd.
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
This former TAFE site will feature 10% affordable apartments. A councillor says that’s ‘pretty pathetic’
Merri-bek council says what the state government is spruiking is no different to what’s already on offer in Melbourne’s north.
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Victorian budget
Victoria set up an offset account to save money. Then it went into the red
An account meant to help drive down Victoria’s borrowing costs was instead put into overdraft, forcing the government to find hundreds of millions of dollars to repay it by the end of this financial year – and possibly billions in the next.
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.
Politics
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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
Cyberattack target MediSecure enters voluntary administration
The national prescription delivery service provider, which was victim to a cyberattack that compromised personal health information, will face its creditors later this month.
Opinion
Currencies
The US dollar is making a comeback at China’s expense
Stephen Bartholomeusz
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Financial planners
How to make sure you’re getting good financial advice
Paridhi Jain
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World
‘Every reason’ to think Netanyahu is prolonging war for political gain: Biden
As the war in Gaza drags on, political observers say Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party would lose an Israeli election if one were held today.
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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
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.
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Sport
Injured Tom Lynch will be back for Dusty’s 300th
After half a season of carnage and struggle on the field, champion forward Tom Lynch is slated to return for Dustin Martin’s 300th game.
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.
‘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.
