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Unis were warned about campus tensions after Oct 7. They took months to seek advice
Universities assured Education Minister Jason Clare they had measures in place to deal with antisemitism on campus within days of the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel.
Embattled Giles reveals changes to immigration, strengthens protection
Immigration Minister Andrew Giles has announced a new direction, 110, which will prioritise community safety in immigration decisions.
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Political leadership
A Labor diehard wants them to lose the next election. I can see why
Budget cuts, wars with unions and now a flirtation with privatisation have set off alarms about whether Labor can hold on to its heartland.
Annika Smethurst
State Political Editor
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Archibald Prize winner to be revealed – who gets your vote?
It’s arguably the biggest day on the arts calendar in Australia and this year’s pool of finalists is suitably impressive. Stay tuned here for live coverage of the big announcement.
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LoadingLarge-scale search launched for missing TV doctor Michael Mosley
The British journalist, well-known for the 5:2 diet, was last seen setting out on a coastal walk alone on the island of Symi, police said.
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Journalist crashes to the ground during questioning of Nine chairman Costello
Video shows Costello hastening his steps before he appears to drop his shoulder. Costello said the reporter hit a sign.
‘Real Martha’ sues Netflix over Baby Reindeer portrayal, seeks $255m
Scottish woman Fiona Harvey says the character of Martha in “Baby Reindeer,” is based on her and has destroyed her life.
‘I like seeing you bend down’: Shocking levels of sexual harassment in retail sector
For retail worker Rebecca Donaldson, who has been harassed by both customers and staff, a new report is no surprise.
What is Melbourne’s second-smallest suburb? Take The Age quiz
How well do you know Melbourne and Victoria? Test your trivia and news knowledge with Stephen Brook’s weekly quiz.
The Florida island Hemingway called ‘the best place I’ve ever been’
Nearer to Havana than Miami, Key West’s vibe is famously chill.
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Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks open best-of-seven series in Boston
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as the NBA Finals tip off in Boston.
The 20 annoying things the travel industry constantly gets wrong
Badly designed bathrooms, hidden light switches, confusing airport layouts – here are the biggest fails in the world of travel.
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Israeli strike kills dozens at a Gaza school allegedly used by Hamas
It was the latest instance of mass casualties among Palestinians trying to find refuge as Israel expands its offensive.
Want to know if you’re at risk of dementia? A new test promises to detect it years earlier
Researchers say identifying people at risk almost a decade before symptoms appear could lead to improved treatments before the brain has suffered much damage.
They’re happy teams at Geelong and Sydney – but the unhappiest club is being kept a secret
Each player was asked to answer questions on six different themes, essentially to gauge how each player was feeling at their club.
‘Never forget’: D-Day invasion remembered under shadow of new war in Europe
In Normandy, as the world’s leaders gathered to pay homage to the men who stormed the beaches in 1944 to end Adolf Hitler’s conquest of Europe, new conflict looms.
Warragamba Dam spills, flooding hits parts of NSW ahead of long weekend
Some residents are on high alert after an overnight drenching, with Sydney’s largest dam spilling water into the already rising Hawkesbury-Nepean river system.
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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.
Ten great books to cosy up with this winter
The seasonal scene won’t be complete without a good read to warm the soul.
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Courts
Declaring himself panicked after campers’ deaths, Lynn agreed he settled on a plan
The trial of Gregory Lynn for the alleged murder of an elderly pair of campers wends to its end, with Lynn giving his own version of events from the witness box.
Victorian growers devastated as Woolworths swaps to Chinese, South African fruit
“Supermarkets can sit on their profits, knowing that they’ve wrecked an industry,” said one Victorian grower.
This ‘extremely poor’ terror-prediction tool jailed Benbrika. It’s still being used
A tool used to predict future offences is still being used to assess individuals’ risk of committing terror-related crimes, despite being savaged by experts.
After bumpy years, Melbourne’s CBD has lowest retail vacancy rate in nation
Dining and entertainment spending has tripled since 2021 – indicating that workers are spending more time in the city and supporting traders during the week.
Kooyong Classic under threat as event does ‘not align’ with venue’s ‘core business’
New Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club president Darren O’Loughlin said that the Classic did not “align with the club’s core business”, despite it being “an important and historical” part of the prestigious club.
AFL 2024
Opinion
Flag favourites, disasters and the side that’s boring: Cornes’ mid-season verdict on each club
Here’s a look at the masterstroke moves made to date, the teams in the fight for the flag, and the clubs who should just move on to planning for next season.
Kane Cornes
AFL columnist
Analysis
‘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.
Politics
Iran seeks extradition treaty with Australia
Iran’s ambassador to Australia says Hamas should be viewed as a “resistance group” rather than a terrorist organisation, as it currently is under Australian law.
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World markets
ASX set to edge up as Wall Street treads water; Europe’s central bank cuts rates
US stocks are drifting as Wall Street’s momentum cools following its latest record-setting day.
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Trump ally Bannon ordered to report to prison for defying January 6 probe
The decision means the right-wing media firebrand will likely be behind bars for a critical stretch of the US presidential campaign.
Opinion
The mood on immigration is tinder dry and Dutton has lit a match
Niki Savva
Award-winning political commentator and author
So Laura Tingle has been outed as ‘partisan’? What nonsense
Alan Sunderland
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‘It’s paradise’: The natural disaster-hit suburb that many home owners won’t leave
Rising water has become a constant threat, but many residents cannot afford to elevate their homes or move.
Inside Harold Mitchell’s luxury Melbourne apartment, yours for $6.25m
The late advertising industry giant’s spacious penthouse comes with an extra drawcard for families or keen entertainers.
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Lifestyle
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.
Culture
The best books, TV, music and films of 2024 so far - and what’s to come
Here’s what had us hooked for the first half of the year, and what’s going to get us through the rest.
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Who’s better, Dusty or Gaz? Here’s what the man who’s played with both thinks
Dion Prestia has played side by side with two of the modern-day greats, Dustin Martin and Gary Ablett jnr. Here’s what he said when asked to pick between them.
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NBA
NBA Finals 2024 Game 1 LIVE updates: Boston Celtics, Dallas Mavericks open series in Boston
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as the NBA Finals tip off in Boston.
They’re happy teams at Geelong and Sydney – but which club is the unhappiest?
Geelong and Sydney top the AFLPA’s wellness survey. But the club languishing at the bottom of the table for player wellbeing, nearly three full points behind the Swans and the Cats in a rating out of 10, remains a secret.
USA stun Pakistan in World Cup super over thriller
Pakistan, the 2009 champions, recovered from a poor start to score 7-159 before the US plundered 14 runs from their final six balls to send the match to a super over.
Richmond snap losing streak with second win, Adelaide’s season in tatters
Richmond have claimed their second victory of the season with a gutsy win over Adelaide, while the Crows’ season is in tatters after their eighth loss of the year.
Kooyong Classic under threat as event does ‘not align’ with venue’s ‘core business’
New Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club president Darren O’Loughlin said in a statement on Thursday that the Classic did not “align with the club’s core business”, despite it being “an important and historical” part of the prestigious club.
Opinion
AFL 2024
Flag favourites, disasters and the side that’s just plain boring: Kane Cornes’ mid-season verdict on every club
At the halfway point of season 2024, here’s a look at the AFL ladder and the masterstroke moves made to date, the teams in the fight for the flag, and the clubs who should just move on to planning for next season.
Kane Cornes
AFL columnist
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.
