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Daniel Andrews tops King’s Birthday Honours
The former premier’s public health role and Big Build legacy have helped put him in the company of next governor-general Sam Mostyn on this year’s honours list.
‘My heart burns, my blood boils’: Houli’s vow to speak up on Gaza suffering after King’s Birthday award
The three-time Richmond premiership player says he feels conflicted about receiving the award while the Israel-Hamas war rages.
Labor leaders top a shaved-down King’s Birthday Honours list
Contentious premiers Daniel Andrews and Mark McGowan along with former Labor leader Simon Crean head a slimmed-down honours list.
Nine board chairman Peter Costello quits effective immediately
The former treasurer stepped down as chairman of Nine Entertainment Co days after allegations he shoved a reporter at Canberra Airport.
Updated
Missing person
Body found in search for Michael Mosley
Police say a body believed to be that of the popular television doctor has been found on the Greek island of Symi.
Exclusive
ALP
Labor to pick first Palestinian Australian to replace veteran MP
The move follows a heated week in federal parliament which pitted Labor against the Greens over the ALP’s position on Gaza.
Exclusive
Investigations
Border farce: $50m boats kept going on bits bought from Bunnings
Insiders claim Australian Border Force’s Cape-class boats are plagued with dangerous issues. An investigation has revealed one was out of action when a people-smuggling vessel landed in Western Australia.
Adam Bandt blasts government at Palestine rally as police pepper-spray protesters
Greens leader Adam Bandt has continued calls for the Albanese government to take action against Israel at a rally that police said turned violent on Sunday.
Opinion
Income tax
Think twice this tax time - the Tax Office has AI watching
If you’re someone who has historically been lax with record keeping, you can expect an audit from the Tax Office’s new AI-powered systems.
Victoria Devine
Money columnist
Live
AFL 2024
Blues heaven: Carlton defeat old enemy by 26 points before bumper MCG crowd
The Blues have beaten old rivals Essendon in front of more than 88,000 fans at the MCG and moved to outright second on the ladder.
Four Points
For subscribers
How the Hawks became one of the most watchable teams in the comp, and St Kilda didn’t
The Hawks and the Saints both got wins against more-fancied opponents, but even the most dedicated Saints fans would’ve found their match against the Sun difficult to watch.
Banter, bruises, blood noses, and the time Ben stabbed Harry at the dinner table
There is sibling rivalry, and then there’s the competition between the McKay twins. It started in the womb. On Sunday night, it played out on the MCG in front of almost 90,000 people.
King’s Birthday Honours
My family nominated Dad for the Order of Australia before he died. Today he becomes a member
Dad worked in hospitals for over 40 years and led a cardiothoracic unit for seven years, but he was humble about his achievements to the point of obfuscation.
Allison’s baby died after swallowing a battery. Now she’s been credited with saving other children’s lives
Allison Burns receives the OAM for her work helping to prevent children dying from ingesting button batteries, as happened to her daughter, Bella.
McGrath promoted up the order to lead King’s Birthday Honours
The legendary fast bowler is among more than 700 Australians to be recognised with King’s Birthday Honours.
Rob Schneider on working with Sharon Stone: ‘Her beauty intimidated me’
“When I later met supermodels, I remember thinking, ‘I just don’t know what I would do in a relationship with that’,” says the 60-year-old comedian.
One of Australia’s most incredible luxury camps gets $2.5 million revamp
As Longitude 131 progresses into its third decade of operation, it’s just unveiled a pleasing new look to its interior design.
Back roads and pig urine: the Mad Max mythology
Ian Nathan’s book about the history of the Mad Max franchise is a lively read, even if some parts need to be taken with a grain of salt.
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Opinion
A letter to my sister before the arrival of her first baby
Motherhood is overwhelming in its abundance – an abundance of love so powerful it can break down doors and an abundance of fear that any number of things could go wrong.
Jamila Rizvi
Columnist
Rob Schneider on working with Sharon Stone: ‘Her beauty intimidated me’
“When I later met supermodels, I remember thinking, ‘I just don’t know what I would do in a relationship with that’,” says the 60-year-old comedian.
Victoria
The small town between Melbourne and Adelaide where kelpies reign supreme
The Casterton Kelpie Muster has become a wildly successful dog show, resulting in world records and a tourism boom for the small Victorian town.
Rent rise fears as property investors baulk at soaring land tax, flee Victoria
The shift by investors has paved the way for first home buyers’ return, but experts say it will push up rents.
Exclusive
Courts
Court sleeping: ‘Slumbering’ juror triggers bar-fight retrial
The Court of Appeal found there had been a miscarriage of justice over the juror’s “somnolent” condition.
Victorians living near electricity towers could be in line for $40,000 payouts
The Allan government has begun consultation on a program to have power companies pay landowners for a “loss of visual amenity”.
A push to revive soft plastic recycling in Australia is quietly under way
Two years after REDCycle’s collapse, a pilot program is operating in 12 supermarkets – but one recycling executive says the big chains need to own their waste.
AFL 2024
Banter, bruises, blood noses, and the time Ben stabbed Harry at the dinner table
There is sibling rivalry, and then there’s the competition between the McKay twins. It started in the womb. On Sunday, it will play out on the MCG in front of 90,000 people.
Opinion
The nine upstarts who have muscled into the mid-year All-Australian side
There are the automatic picks, the regulars, and then there are the selections which will raise eyebrows - some of whom I do not expect to be in the All-Australian team at season’s end.
Jake Niall
Chief football writer, The Age
Politics
Exclusive
Nuclear energy
Peter Dutton to ditch Paris Agreement, analysis reveals nuclear impact on emissions
Dutton’s energy policy will blow Australia’s greenhouse gas budget, reignite climate wars.
Business
The tax office brawl that almost ended probe of PwC scandal
The tax office faces fresh scrutiny over allegations that it actively attempted to derail the investigation that led to the banning of PwC’s Peter Collins for sharing sensitive government tax plans.
Opinion
Retirement living
There are four types of modern retirees. Which one are you?
Bec Wilson
Money contributor
World
Noa spent 245 days captured by Hamas. Then an IDF soldier knocked at the door
She was the face of one of the defining moments of October 7, 2023. The freed Israeli hostage has now spoken of the moment of her rescue, eight months after Hamas terrorists dragged her away.
Opinion
I am a Christian but my tribe supports Trump. I feel like I no longer belong
Tim Costello
Chief advocate for the Alliance for Gambling Reform
Why opting out of conversations has become a social media crime
Charlotte Mortlock
Journalist and political advisor
What the hell is wrong with men? Yes, it’s a multiple-choice question
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
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Property
Brunswick house that last sold for $75,000 fetches $1,553,000 in bidding war
The vendors were emotional about saying goodbye to the home, which had been in their family for 45 years.
Melbourne property values are falling. Here’s which areas are strongest and weakest
High interest rates and increased property taxes are taking their toll, but not all suburbs are affected equally.
Good Food
Lifestyle
‘A heartbreaking decision’: The news no fashion brand wants to share
In what some fashion veterans are calling the worst trading conditions in 25 years, more brands are closing amid falling spending and rampant discounting.
Culture
Michael Richards on Kramer, Seinfeld and the truth about being ‘cancelled’
In his revealing memoir, Michael Richards removes the Kramer mask and dissects the public unravelling that prompted his retreat from showbiz.
Opinion
Review
Settle down, Swifties – the Beatles are still the biggest thing to hit Australia
Tom Compagnoni
Head of Creative Video
Traveller
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AFL 2024
‘Where we deserve to be’: Blues coach adamant his side are a contender after downing Bombers
Carlton have climbed into the top two with a 26-point win over old rivals Essendon, while Sydney overcame an early scare from Geelong to keep their winning streak going.
‘My heart burns, my blood boils’: Houli’s vow to speak up on Gaza suffering after King’s Birthday award
The three-time Richmond premiership player says he feels conflicted about receiving the award while the Israel-Hamas war rages.
Updated
AFL 2024
Swans in midst of once-in-100-year storm to further flag credentials
Sydney have underlined their premiership favouritism, brushing away the lethargy of the bye to overrun Geelong in front of a packed SCG on Sunday evening.
Four Points
AFL 2024
How the Hawks became one of the most watchable teams in the comp, and St Kilda didn’t
The Hawks and the Saints both got wins against more-fancied opponents, but even the most dedicated Saints fans would’ve found their match against the Sun difficult to watch.
‘All those people can suck it’: Ricciardo hits back at F1 great’s ‘go home’ comments
There was a spicy comeback from the Australian driver after he qualified fifth for the Canadian Grand Prix, and a rare dead heat for pole.
Banter, bruises, blood noses, and the time Ben stabbed Harry at the dinner table
There is sibling rivalry, and then there’s the competition between the McKay twins. It started in the womb. On Sunday, it will play out on the MCG in front of 90,000 people.
Analysis
Wimbledon
Next stop, top 5: Why Wimbledon-bound Demon is not done climbing tennis’ world order
Alex de Minaur has an opportunity to move closer to his top-five ranking goal in the grasscourt season after a breakout quarter-final run at Roland-Garros.
Have Your Say
The nine upstarts who have muscled into the mid-year All-Australian side
There are the automatic picks, the regulars, and then there are the selections which will raise eyebrows - some of whom I do not expect to be in the All-Australian team at season’s end.
Jake Niall
Chief football writer, The Age
