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Education
The way children are taught to read in Victoria is about to change
Victoria is almost the last state or territory to adopt this approach. But Education Minister Ben Carroll says the evidence is in.
Why phonics are controversial; Deputy premier says ‘more work to do’ on toxic masculinity
Twenty-five minutes of daily structured phonics will soon be rolled out across Victoria’s prep to grade 2 classrooms.
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Building insurance
Building insurance to increase by 65 per cent for new homes
Home building insurance is increasing after a string of companies collapsed over the past year, leaving thousands of homes unfinished and the state-backed insurance agency making record payments.
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Mergers & acquisitions
Chemist Warehouse’s $8.8b merger could stifle competition, shut stores: ACCC
Australia’s competition watchdog has raised concerns that Chemist Warehouse’s planned merger with Sigma Healthcare into an $8.8 billion titan will hurt rivals in the pharmacy sector.
I wanted life to be like a Disney princess movie. Now I’d settle for not feeling so agonisingly lonely
Sexual assault shattered a decade of my life when I should have been forming healthy attachments.
Buckle up: 10 of the world’s most extreme airport runways
Some runways require passengers to have nerves of steel as well as a seatbelt when landing.
Hollie Hughes’ tirade at Angus Taylor has a familiar feel
The dumped Liberal senator is no stranger to preselection rough-and-tumble.
Tears and mind games: Inside the Titmus and O’Callaghan 200m freestyle rivalry
Mollie O’Callaghan went under her own world record on Wednesday night but ended up in tears. This is how Dean Boxall manages two stars of the sport vying for the same Olympic gold medal.
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.
‘Do you vacuum your lampshades?’ It was an idyllic town. Now it’s cursed by coal dust
A former local returns to the small NSW town of Muswellbrook, where he finds an expanded open-cut mining sector, a hollowed-out community and dust – everywhere.
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Healthcare
‘No way in the world’: Battle lines drawn as chiropractors lift ban on cracking babies’ backs
Chiropractors have given themselves the green light to crack babies’ backs after a four-year ban and doctors are furious.
Jail for hit-run philanthropist who killed boys during ‘deadly game of chase’
Witnesses said Rebecca Grossman appeared to be racing another luxury SUV being driven by her then-boyfriend when she crashed into two brothers at high speed, killing them.
‘It comes with its own set of risks’: When married couples are also workmates
Blurred boundaries, relaxed communication and high emotions; three women speak about the benefits – and challenges – of working with a loved one.
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Pop culture
I was a rodent man ahead of my time. It’s cold comfort
Hot rodent boyfriends are social media’s latest questionable crush.
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See & Do
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.
If the Yarra could make music, this is what it would sound like
An ethereal soundscape in Melbourne’s CBD begins the moment the sun grazes the horizon – and no two listeners will hear the same work.
Victoria
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.
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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Crime
Repeated prosecution of accused child sex offender an ‘abuse of process’, appeals court finds
A man accused of abusing his stepdaughter won’t face trial again on nine outstanding charges.
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.
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.
Politics
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.
Business
Opinion
Wall Street
Tough love for meme stock investors as RoaringKitty returns with a whimper
The GameStop investor’s comeback is more dead cat bounce, with his devout followers likely to take hefty losses.
William Bennett
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World
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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
Opinion
As a long-suffering fan, the Demons’ dynasty looks over before it began
James Massola
National affairs editor
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Property
The neighbours desperate to stop building being demolished for luxury apartments
The battle over this building is seen as a landmark in the struggle between residents and developers over the future of Kings Cross, Elizabeth Bay and Potts Point and its continued gentrification.
‘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.
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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.
Opinion
Workplace
Should parking inspectors and coal miners feel bad about doing their job?
Richard Glover
Broadcaster and columnist
Culture
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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NBA
NBA Finals 2024 Game three LIVE updates: Dallas have best chance at win as Celtics lose Porzingis
The Celtics will look to take a 3-0 lead in the best of seven NBA Finals series today while the Dallas Mavericks chase their first win in their first home game of the finals. Follow along for all the major moments and reactions.
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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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Australian rugby
Disgruntled clubs move to oust Rugby Victoria directors
Melbourne rugby clubs have banded together in a bid to oust most of the Rugby Victoria board as the fallout from the collapse of the Melbourne Rebels continues.
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.
AFL Briefing
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
