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New myki operator wants more money to run troubled system
Conduent, which took over the troubled myki system in 2023, faces technical roadblocks and cost pressures. It still can’t facilitate iPhone payments.
Opinion
Political leadership
The mood on immigration is tinder dry and Dutton has lit a match
Politicians in strife, desperate to save their backsides, have often reached for dog whistles. But these days it’s a loudhailer.
Niki Savva
Award-winning political commentator and author
An abuse victim got $50,000 through the redress scheme. He fought on, settling for $500,000
The case of a victim of sexual abuse at the former Bayswater Boys’ Home casts doubt over the ability of the National Redress Scheme to provide fair compensation.
Live
French Open
De Minaur’s bold Paris run ends with defeat in compelling quarter-final
Alex de Minaur is into a major quarter-final for the second time after reaching the final eight at Roland-Garros. The Australian plays Alexander Zverev but has dropped two sets.
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LoadingFaster, higher, stronger coffee: Australian Olympians fuelled by flat whites
Australia’s Olympic team in Paris will be joined by three baristas, to make Australian-style coffee in the land of cafe au lait.
Opinion
Executive pay
It’s time Elon Musk faced a blunt truth about Tesla
Elon Musk is one of the great entrepreneurs of the century, but even he isn’t worth the biggest pay packet in history.
Matthew Lynn
Exclusive
Skills shortage
Four in five foreign tradies knocked back from even applying for skilled visas
Dismay over the draft core-skills migration list has spread outside the building industry to other sectors who want a spot on the roster of needed occupations.
The most affordable and liveable suburbs for home buyers
The proportion of affordable suburbs has plunged over the past five years, and the top options now may not be within reach for long.
Are there health benefits to delaying your morning coffee? It depends
Many people say drinking coffee first thing in the morning can interfere with our ability to feel awake and lead to an afternoon crash. But is it really true?
Why I can’t stop thinking about Chris Hemsworth’s latest movie role
The joke is on us, the Hollywood star has been a serious actor all along.
It’s not just office romances that cause heartbreak at work
Freshly let go from my own job, I sought out other women who’d faced the same fate. What emerged was a universal truth.
Treasurer expects Australia to avoid recession, but admits growth is meagre
Treasurer Jim Chalmers said high interest rates were largely to blame for measly growth of 0.1 per cent in the March quarter.
Facing Ukraine’s US-supplied missiles, Putin hints he could arm others to strike West
Germany joined the US in authorising Ukraine to hit some targets on Russian soil with the long-range weapons they are supplying.
‘Irresponsible’: Israel targets the US with secret influence campaign on Gaza war
The operation is the first documented case of the Israeli government’s organising a campaign to influence the US government, social media experts said.
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State of Origin
The minute of madness that sealed Blues’ fate in Origin hammering
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow completed his hat-trick right at the end of the Maroons’ romp at Accor Stadium, but the result of game one was decided long before that.
Perspective
World War II
Secret planning, treacherous training and the clouds of gliders launched against the Nazis
Gippsland-born Frank Bladin became Air Vice-Marshall of the RAAF. Eighty years ago, he played a crucial role in the D-Day landings.
Opinion
Ireland
Ten things we’ll never understand about Ireland
Who doesn’t love the Irish, even if we need subtitles to understand their accents? Yet even then not everything is clear, with plenty about Ireland to puzzle the traveller.
Brian Johnston
Travel writer
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Streaming
Glen Powell shines in Netflix’s twisty, delightful romantic comedy
In Hit Man, Powell is a self-deprecating, cavalier and freaky philosophy professor who gets to cosplay as a hired killer.
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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.
Exclusive
‘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.
Victoria
Missing campers’ accused killer, Gregory Lynn, set to give evidence
A recording captured Melanie Lynn telling her husband, accused killer Gregory Lynn, that a car police were chasing over the disappearance of Russell Hill and Carol Clay looked like his.
‘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.
A lot has changed at this kindergarten since 1924. But kids still like doing the same things
It was cake, singing and fancy dress as Brunswick Kindergarten celebrated its centenary and the little ones loved it.
Nine misrepresented Al Muderis’ practice, his lawyer says
Sue Chrysanthou, SC, says renowned orthopaedic surgeon Munjed Al Muderis has been upfront about the “shocking complications” that can be caused by his surgery.
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.
Politics
Fury on the floor: Dutton and Albanese clash with Greens over Gaza protests
Greens leader Adam Bandt sought to condemn the government for being “complicit” in the invasion of Gaza but was shut down after Labor MPs branded him a “fraud” and a “liar”.
Business
ASX set to rise as ‘Magnificent Seven’ drive US stocks to all-time highs
The Australian sharemarket is set to open stronger this morning after the world’s largest technology companies drove US stocks to all-time highs, while bond yields fell with traders pricing in two rate cuts in 2024
World
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.
Analysis
World elections
Modi, who casts himself as ‘sent by God’, loses his aura of invincibility
Mujib Mashal and Alex Travelli
Opinion
So Laura Tingle has been outed as ‘partisan’? What nonsense
Alan Sunderland
Australian Press Council member
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Property
Seven of our favourite luxury homes for sale right now
From a Mediterranean-inspired design to a Parisian-style manor, we’ve rounded up our pick of the bunch.
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.
Good Food
Lifestyle
The best way to use heat on sore muscles, according to experts
Does heat actually speed up recovery or does it just feel good? Well, it depends.
Culture
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.
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Live
French Open
Roland-Garros live updates: De Minaur’s bold Paris run ends with defeat in compelling quarter-final
Alex de Minaur is into a major quarter-final for the second time after reaching the final eight at Roland-Garros. The Australian plays Alexander Zverev but has dropped the first two sets.
Analysis
AFL 2024
‘We were busy celebrating’: Moore reflects on May’s jibe ahead of mouth-watering King’s Birthday clash
When it comes to Melbourne and Collingwood’s recent rivalry, the Demons have been all talk, and the Magpies all action.
AFL teams and expert tips for round 13: Tigers recall three guns, Crows axe star ruckman
All the ins and outs for round 13 and how the experts see it playing out.
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State of Origin
The minute of madness that sealed Blues’ fate in Origin hammering
Hamiso Tabuai-Fidow completed his hat-trick right at the end of the Maroons’ romp at Accor Stadium, but the result of game one was decided long before that.
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.
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.
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.
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.
