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Trial by Water podcast
A new investigative podcast about one of Australia’s most controversial cases.
Sunday Life
Indulge in the best ‘me time’ reading with our new digital magazine edition.
Exclusive
Political leadership
Dutton edges ahead as preferred PM as voters thump Labor over economy
Peter Dutton has gained a narrow lead over Anthony Albanese as preferred prime minister after a significant shift in his favour during disputes on climate, immigration and the economy.
Exclusive
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Black Star Pastry baristas wore keffiyehs to work. The next day they were sacked
The high-end bakery known for its viral watermelon cake is facing a discrimination claim after two workers were sacked for wearing keffiyehs to a shift.
Exclusive
Investigations
British-banned extremist group uses Gaza conflict as ‘time to shine’ in Australia
A group banned in Britain has used a front organisation to gain a role in the wider anti-war protest movement and leverage its pursuit of a global caliphate.
Ever wondered about the stories behind Melbourne’s ‘ghost signs’? One man has some answers
Sean Reynolds is documenting the stories behind our ghost signs, those faded advertisements in Melbourne’s inner suburbs for mostly defunct brands
Housing targets revealed: How many extra homes will be crammed into your neighbourhood
Councils will be told to find room for thousands of new homes as the government releases fresh targets to boost housing stock by more than 2 million.
After another great comeback, McRae has big names ready to come back into Pies line-up
After a sluggish start to their season and a spate of ill-timed injuries, Collingwood hit their mid-season bye in the top four with the momentum of a gutsy win against North Melbourne and a number of stars nearing their return.
Magpies come from 54 points down to pull off fourth-quarter miracle
There have been some miracle comebacks in Craig McRae’s time coaching Collingwood, but this was up there with the best of them.
‘Don’t stuff around with Mother Cricket’: Starc’s parting shot after Australia get England through
Mitchell Starc invoked a phrase beloved by Justin Langer to flatly reject English suspicions.
Jack has been to hell and back. Now, finally, she will be an Olympian
Even on a Sunday in mid-2024, when Shayna Jack’s drug ordeal is behind her and she will soon board a plane to Paris, the subject is still enough to draw tears.
Opinion
UK election
Brexit will dominate UK election. Not this one, but the next
George Brandis
Former high commissioner to the UK and federal attorney-general
Opinion
Hong Kong
We can’t pander to China. Hong Kong Australians need us to speak up for them
The visit by Chinese Premier Li Quang is an opportunity to make clear Australia’s discomfort with how quickly freedoms are vanishing in Hong Kong.
Opinion
Five Minutes with Fitz
‘I was the youngest Australian to have an ASIO file’ – Why Phillip Adams is proud of that
Few Australians have a resume like Phillip Adams AO, who has been conspicuous in the worlds of politics, advertising, media, public policy, film and the arts over 60 years.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
King’s birthday parade a huge moment for Charles, Catherine and the family
There had been no guarantee that either the King or the Princess of Wales would make an appearance at Trooping the Colour, yet here was the royal family united.
Why home owners are leaving the Mornington Peninsula in droves
Property prices have come off the boil, but the cost of owning a second home has skyrocketed, with increased land tax driving up costs.
Explainer
Science
Zinia thought it was normal to ‘see’ music. Then she was tested for synaesthesia
They taste words, smell colours, feel flavour and more. What’s it like to have synaesthesia, a “crossover of the senses”?
Nine must-do highlights of Victoria’s underrated peninsula
There’s gold to be found on the Bellarine Peninsula, from gold-leaf facials to gold-medalled wines plus wild beaches, wild pinot, wild seals and wild convicts.
WEEKEND READS
‘She wrote the first draft in a week’: Patrick Brammall on his wife striking TV gold
“She hadn’t written a show before,” admits the Colin from Accounts star who created the hit series with his wife, Harriet Dyer.
Hot shots: Stars (and stripes) from the 2024 National Photographic Portrait Prize
Innocence, honesty, intimacy, humour … they’re all there among the finalists in this year’s National Portrait Gallery exhibition, opening June 22.
Victoria
Exclusive
Rising Festival
Melbourne’s biggest arts festival closes this weekend. Its future is in doubt
Rising is the biggest cultural event in Victoria and receives millions in government funding, with ambitions to rival the Australian Open and Grand Prix.
Exclusive
Drug reform
After years of resistance, Victoria due to soften drugs stance
A 12-month trial could be announced “within weeks” after Premier Jacinta Allan softened her government’s opposition to pill testing.
After 9/11, a school program brought different faiths together. The Gaza war ended that
Building Bridges began after the September 11 terror attacks and brought together Muslim, Jewish and Christian students for pizza and a chat.
‘Nuisance’ rain on the way as Melbourne’s cold, foggy mornings roll on
Melburnians shivered through the coldest day in five years on Thursday, and the cold fronts are expected to keep coming next week.
Music, merriment and maybe a streaker on show in Melbourne’s favourite footy fundraiser
Melbourne’s musicians and the city’s community radio hosts will battle it out again in the Reclink Community Cup on Sunday.
AFL 2024
Amartey party-pooper: Why Longmire denied Swans star shot at a rare milestone
Having kicked nine goals for Sydney against Adelaide, a stunned Joel Amartey was benched before the final siren.
Exclusive
Dusty in his own words: Watch the champion Tiger’s most revealing interview
A rare video interview shows that Dustin Martin was an excellent judge of his football strengths and weaknesses, even before he launched his spectacular AFL career.
Politics
$118,000 pay rise: The public servant taking home the salary of two cabinet ministers
One of the nation’s top public servants earned a 20 per cent pay bump, pushing their annual package from $592,250 to $710,700.
Business
Exclusive
Gas
Major financial institutions cut ties with Santos’ Barossa gas project
An international bank and a foreign investor are ending advice and loans, prompting calls for local banks to follow suit.
World
Princess of Wales makes first appearance since cancer diagnosis
Catherine, who is still undergoing chemotherapy, travelled by car for the King’s Birthday Parade, and was seen sitting with Prince William and their children.
Opinion
Five reasons the Greens believe the next election could be their best
James Massola
National affairs editor
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Property
Young couple pays $200,000 above reserve for spacious Yarraville home
It took a vendor bid to start the auction before three bidders pushed the price well above the reserve.
How much it costs to live in the top Victorian tree-change towns for wellbeing
The wellbeing factor of regional suburbs has been measured on indicators such as health, environment, jobs and income. But it comes at a price.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Opinion
Ageing
Michael Mosley’s death reminded me of what an ER doctor once told me
The modern truism that 80 is the new 60, and 60 is the new 40, ignores the fact that not everyone’s body is going to get the memo.
Deborah Snow
Senior writer
Culture
How a $1 million film about a walk stared down Furiosa
Cinema revenues are collapsing, and Australia is no exception. But that doesn’t mean we’ve fallen out of love with the movies.
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Sport
‘Don’t stuff around with Mother Cricket’: Starc’s parting shot after Australia get England through
Mitchell Starc invoked a phrase beloved by Justin Langer to flatly reject English suspicions that Australia seriously considered easing off on Scotland to eliminate Jos Buttler’s team from the T20 World Cup.
After another great comeback, McRae has big names ready to come back into Pies line-up
After a sluggish start to their season and a spate of ill-timed injuries, Collingwood hit their mid-season bye in the top four with the momentum of a gutsy win against North Melbourne and a number of stars nearing their return.
AFL round 14 live updates: Magpies come from 54 points down to pull off fourth-quarter miracle
Follow along all the live action as North Melbourne take on Collingwood at Marvel Stadium.
Footy was better then ... but was it? AFL greats have their say
We asked champions which decade of footy was the greatest. Next, our experts vote on the best spectacle, skills, tactics, toughness and fan experience. Today, you have your say.
England the big winner after Australia struggle past Scotland
Marcus Stoinis and Travis Head helped deliver Australia a five-wicket victory, and ensured England would qualify for the pointy end of the Twenty20 World Cup in the Caribbean.
Touching moment from rivals caps golden career as Cate Campbell’s Paris dream dashed
The four-time Olympian could not overcome a crack field in the 50m freestyle at the Australian trials, but it led to an “incredibly special” moment immediately after the race.
Analysis
European Championships
And the winner is … Robotinho predicts the Euro 2024 champions
After a mixed return at last year’s Women’s World Cup, our resident AI football expert is back to find the winner of the European Championships, which kicked off on Saturday.
Robotinho, Mark Stehle and Emma Kemp
Have Your Say
Almost a time warp to Tiger glory days as 92,311 converge for Dusty
For a few hours on Saturday afternoon, it appeared the city of Melbourne had entered a time warp and landed back in 2019. Richmond people had returned to the football en masse to honour Dustin Martin.
