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The 17 points Greg Lynn’s defence team wants you to know
The defence barrister for the accused killer says no motive, junk theories and unfairness to an innocent man are among the “lowlights” of the prosecution case.
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Industrial relations
Private schools oppose right to disconnect for teachers
Some of the country’s most elite schools, such as Melbourne’s Scotch College, want to retain the “flexibility” they require from staff.
AFL hits back as Setka calls for McBurney’s sacking
The AFL has declared umpires boss Steve McBurney will retain his job amid calls from CFMEU Victoria boss John Setka for the former building watchdog to be sacked.
Universities under pressure from MPs to adopt antisemitism definition
Jewish MPs want all Australian universities to adopt a politically contested definition of antisemitism.
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Organised crime
Airtasker for the underworld: Criminals order murders, drive-bys, firebombings on secret app
Organised criminal gangs are using a new app resembling the system in popular film franchise John Wick, anonymously commissioning and paying for violent crimes on an encrypted platform.
Victorian schoolgirl deepfake porn reflective of bigger crisis, eSafety boss says
The disturbing doctoring of photos of about 50 teenage girls to create fake nude images is part of an epidemic that’s causing great harm, experts warn.
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Arts
Lavish Opera Australia production of Sunset Boulevard cuts back shows
The decision follows mixed reviews and rising concerns over the cost of living impacting spending behaviour.
Bestselling author of One Day on why his new novel is his funniest yet
Already a bestselling author, romcom specialist David Nicholls has a bigger readership than ever after the massive success of Netflix’s One Day adaptation.
It took spending the night to truly fall in love with Arts Centre Melbourne
An intensive, eight-hour work of theatre that spills into the early hours offers a look at Arts Centre Melbourne as you’ve never seen it before.
Dicey Topics
Good Weekend
‘I’ve endured my life, rather than enjoyed it’: Em Rusciano on her late ADHD and autism diagnoses
The stand-up comedian and broadcaster on why she loves “bed-rotting” – and her personal version of hell.
‘I made it all up’: Shocking questions over evidence in case against Channel Seven contestants
Two people involved in the case against two Channel Seven TV contestants who face charges of torture and rape have claimed they made up evidence.
Opinion
Air travel
The big myth about drinking alcohol on planes
There’s a classic school of thought that your tastebuds change significantly in flight because of the altitude.
Ben Groundwater
Travel writer
Analysis
Courts
Why Hayne’s convictions were quashed – and why he might not face a retrial
A series of messages on social media were at the heart of Jarryd Hayne’s successful appeal against his sexual assault convictions.
‘He is not incompetent’: Dutton backs Taylor, hopes dumped senator finds new seat
Hollie Hughes unloaded on Angus Taylor, exposing internal divisions in the opposition’s frontbench as an election nears.
Opinion
Social media
Thirteen is too young to be on social media. We have an idea to fix that
At present, there is no minimum age requirement under Australian law to access social media. That needs to change.
Michael 'Wippa' Wipfli
Radio presenter
This once-sleepy coastal pocket is Asia’s next big thing
Ho Tram is an undiscovered gem that’s ripe to play a big part in Vietnam’s plans to increase tourist numbers.
Opinion
US Votes 2024
The billionaires backing Trump have selective memories
Billionaires tend to get very creative with history when they explain their reasons for backing Trump’s bid to return to the White House.
Robert Burgess
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Media & marketing
News Corp to cut sales staff, up to 80 jobs to go
The cuts come during an advertising downturn affecting the whole media industry and the company’s bid to find up to $65 million in savings.
Victoria
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Education
Owen loved being a principal. But he never wants to set foot in a school again
Some experts believe principals could be eligible to launch legal claims for moral injury – a psychological condition once reserved for soldiers in war zones.
A Melbourne councillor has a plan to fix the housing crisis. And landlords are in his sights
The proposal to increase rates for property investors from a Merri-bek councillor has been called “over-simplistic” and “irrelevant”.
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Social media
Teenage boy arrested over AI fake nude images of girls from Victorian regional private school
A teenage boy was arrested after photos of girls at Bacchus Marsh Grammar were used to create images of fake nudes which were shared on social media.
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Euthanasia
Cherryl Barassi relished life. Now, she says it’s time to go
Cherryl and football legend Ron had promised each other they would leave the world at a time of their own choosing. Ron never got to choose his time, so she is fighting to choose hers.
Queensland slashed fares to 50¢. Here’s why Victoria is unlikely to join it
Melburnians may look north with envy, but experts warn cutting fares is not the best way to get people out of cars and back onto public transport.
Politics
Should be ‘right there’ with Medicare, public schools: Plan for drastically reduced childcare fees
A think tank says the estimated $7 billion cost of free or low-fee early childhood education and care would be “more than offset” by benefits.
Business
Opinion
Ask an expert
I’m retired and working as an Uber driver. Do I need to log my hours?
Keeping your affairs tax compliant can be a tangle, especially once you’re retired.
Noel Whittaker
Money columnist
World
Analysis
US Votes 2024
Hunter Biden’s conviction to weigh heavily on president ahead of Trump rematch
The 2024 US election just got even wilder after the conviction of Joe Biden’s son Hunter on gun charges.
Opinion
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Property
‘No doubt we will see more homelessness’: Rents increase at more than six times the rate of wages
Experts say other interim measures, such as rent caps and slowing immigration, are needed to ease the pressure on renters until 1.2 million needed homes are built.
Family triumphs at auction to pay $2.6 million for Glen Iris five-bedder
The new owners plan to renovate the property, which had been held by one family for 50 years. By evening, Domain Group recorded a clearance rate of 55.9 per cent.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Some heaters are like trying to ‘heat your home with a hair dryer’. Do this instead
While many households will need more serious heating options in winter, good home design and the principle of heating the person, not the room, can go a long way.
Opinion
Workplace
Should parking inspectors and coal miners feel bad about doing their job?
Richard Glover
Broadcaster and columnist
Culture
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Arts
Lavish Opera Australia production of Sunset Boulevard cuts back shows
The decision follows mixed reviews and rising concerns over the cost of living impacting spending behaviour.
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‘It’s gone too far’: Lyon wants to hear less about contentious umpiring calls
Saints coach speaks out over league’s public explanations of decisions after it admitted Max King should not have been paid a free kick.
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ICC Men’s World Cup
Australia takes short-form cricket to new level, chases Namibia’s 72 down in 34 balls
Mitch Marsh’s side are off to a flyer at the T20 World Cup, registering their third win on the trot; enough to ensure they will advance to the next stage of the tournament.
Melbourne Victory search for coach as Tony Popovic exits
The former Socceroos defender spent three seasons at Victory, leading the club to an Australia Cup title as well as an A-League Men semi-final and grand final.
‘Done an outstanding job’: AFL hits back as Setka calls for McBurney’s sacking
The AFL has declared umpires boss Steve McBurney will retain his job amid calls from CFMEU Victoria boss John Setka for the former building watchdog to be sacked.
Australia cruise to 5-0 victory over Palestine
Graham Arnold’s side got rid of the cobwebs of last week’s sluggish win over Bangladesh to turn on the style in a 5-0 romp.
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AFL 2024
The Pendlebury-like gun putting elite junior footy on notice; why Hawks’ Gunston deal is paying off
This teenager isn’t a household name yet, but might be one day given the on-field traits he shares with a modern-day great. Plus, we explore the contract status of one of the Blues’ most underrated cogs.
‘In 2017, I just thought he was God’: Tiger legends welcome Martin to the 300 club
Richmond had persuaded all five living 300-gamers to assemble ahead of Dusty’s upcoming milestone against the Hawks. Some of the most revered of all have been left awestruck by the triple-Norm Smith medallist.
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A rapid Dee-cline: The numbers red enough to make any Demons fan blue
In a competition in which you fall behind if you stand still, not enough Melbourne players have improved since their 2021 premiership. Arguably, more have regressed than progressed.
