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Healthcare
The war over chiropractic treatment of babies back on
Chiropractors have given themselves the green light to crack babies’ backs after a four-year ban and doctors are furious.
Tax office evidence draws Carlton boss further into PwC scandal
Fresh evidence from the ATO raises further questions about what Luke Sayers knew about tax confidentiality breaches while he was in charge of PwC.
Circumcision doctor accused of ‘amputation’ fails to have ban lifted amid appeal
One of Hershel Goldman’s newborn patients suffered an “amputation or partial amputation” of his penis, a tribunal heard, while another baby needed a blood transfusion.
PwC facing 10 tax scandal probes after revelation of global scheme
A Senate committee’s final report has found that use of confidential government plans had gone further than initially thought.
Flawed case against Gregory Lynn broke court rules: defence lawyer
The barrister for the man accused of murdering campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay has told a Supreme Court jury the prosecution case had “gone off the rails”.
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Next time you’re paying hundreds of dollars for a jab, spare a thought for the message you’re sending
I don’t love everything about ageing, but it has its good points. I want to thrive in this stage, not feel burdened with pressures.
Clare Kermond
Senior writer
Opinion
AFL 2024
As a long-suffering fan, the Demons’ dynasty looks over before it began
The long drive back home to Canberra seems even longer after making the journey to witness yet another Dees’ loss. My curse continues.
James Massola
National affairs editor
It’s never too late to strengthen your bones with exercise. Here’s how
Experts share the best exercises to add to your routine to help reduce your risk of osteoporosis and other bone problems.
The Scoop
AFL 2024
Petracca waiting to leave ICU as opponent’s concern for injured Demon is revealed
Demons midfielder “in high spirits” as he recovers from surgery, after being diagnosed with four fractured ribs, a punctured lung and a lacerated spleen.
Titmus smashes 200m freestyle world record on sizzling night in the pool
It’s advantage Ariarne Titmus heading into Paris after the reigning Olympic champion shot Mollie O’Callaghan’s women’s 200m freestyle world record to bits at the Australian trials.
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US Votes 2024
One thing everyone is missing about Hunter Biden’s case
As the daughter of first a governor and then a president, I know what it’s like to live under a glaring, unforgiving spotlight that never dims.
Patti Davis
Bruce Lehrmann caused $13,000 in property damage, landlord alleges
The luxury home was rented to the former political staffer, with the Seven Network picking up the $100,000 bill.
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Australian judges vow to stay despite mass resignations from Hong Kong’s top court
Former High Court chief justice Robert French has defended the role of Australians serving on Hong Kong’s top court.
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Media & marketing
Jarryd Hayne and Peter Costello brought back my PTSD as a photographer
There is little sympathy for a photojournalist with PTSD. I suppose people think it’s all part of an “interesting” day’s work.
Sam Mooy
Photojournalist
The remake of Presumed Innocent contends with fascinating, new perspectives
With a script by David E. Kelley, Scott Turow’s 1987 bestseller has been cleverly remade with Jake Gyllenhaal as flawed family man and compromised prosecutor ‘Rusty’ Sabich.
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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.
Cherryl Barassi’s doctor says he should be allowed to raise assisted dying with patients
Dr Nick Carr said Victoria’s voluntary assisted dying laws need to be brought into line with other states, which allow doctors to raise the issue.
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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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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.
Politics
‘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.
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Trade wars
The US is turning up the heat on China
When Donald Trump was taking aim at all things made in China, he left a back door open. It now appears likely that Joe Biden will slam it shut.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
World
Rishi Sunak blames his late arrival to controversial TV interview on D-Day event that ‘ran over’
The British prime minister apologised after cutting away from last week’s event with world leaders that marked the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landing at Normandy.
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‘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.
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‘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.
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Workplace
Should parking inspectors and coal miners feel bad about doing their job?
Richard Glover
Broadcaster and columnist
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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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ICC Men’s World Cup
‘In our interest to get England out’: Hazlewood raises prospect of tactic switch for Scotland clash
Australia have already qualified for the next stage of the T20 World Cup after thrashing Namibia, but their final group game could still decide the fate of one of their main rivals.
The shirtfront Brayden Maynard didn’t see coming
As a kid, Magpie Brayden Maynard was so excited by footy that he sometimes peed his pants. At 200 games, he’s still excited. But it shows in a different way.
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AFL 2024
Petracca waiting to leave ICU as opponent’s concern for injured Demon is revealed
Demons midfielder “in high spirits” as he recovers from surgery, after being diagnosed with four fractured ribs, a punctured lung and a lacerated spleen.
Titmus smashes 200m freestyle world record on sizzling night in the pool
It’s advantage Ariarne Titmus heading into Paris after the reigning Olympic champion shot Mollie O’Callaghan’s women’s 200m freestyle world record to bits at the Australian trials.
Australian swimming trials as it happened: Ariarne Titmus breaks 200m freestyle world record, McEvoy qualifies for fourth Games
More Aussies are trying to book their ticket to Paris on night three of the Australian swimming trials in Brisbane. Follow all the action.
‘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.
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AFL 2024
Why Magpie’s return is being delayed; Sydney coach Longmire denies byes benefit
Mason Cox’s return from his knee injury is being delayed by persistent concussion symptoms, but the reigning premiers appear to be through the worst of their injury crisis.
Have Your Say
As a long-suffering fan, the Demons’ dynasty looks over before it began
The long drive back home to Canberra seems even longer after making the journey to witness yet another Dees’ loss. My curse continues.
James Massola
National affairs editor
