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Raising the age of criminal responsibility set for 2025 as state reveals mammoth youth justice bill
The Victorian government is set to miss its own deadline to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 12 by the end of the year.
‘A lot to go our way’: RBA chief’s warning as it holds interest rates steady again
Home buyers have been given another reprieve by the Reserve Bank, but governor Michele Bullock says the path to a soft economic landing is narrowing.
Analysis
Interest rates
‘Uncertain’ times: Why the Reserve’s rate decisions are getting harder
The RBA has found itself in uncertain times, as it tries to bring inflation down without driving the country into a recession.
Before Dusty there was Dane: Pie champion enters Australian Football Hall of Fame
Dane Swan was an unconventional footy figure. Kelvin Templeton was a classical player. The pair headline the inductees this year to the hall of fame.
Why changes to the father-son rule could prove costly for Carlton
The AFL is considering changing its draft rules as part of a broader competitive balance review, and those tweaks could happen as soon as this year. That could be a problem for Carlton.
This Frankston teen was jumping dangerously close to the ceiling. Now he’s set to make history in Paris
It’s 24 years since Australia’s Ji Wallace caught the public’s imagination with Olympic silver in Sydney. Now Brock Batty is looking to raise the roof in Paris.
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Nuclear energy
Coal companies rebuke Dutton as Coalition pushes on with nuclear plans
The opposition leader will announce the sites of proposed nuclear plants on Wednesday even as power companies warn against the economic impact of ditching the 2030 climate target.
‘Rude, inappropriate’: Albanese toughens language on Cheng Lei incident as Chinese premier departs
The PM insisted his government has improved relations with China without giving ground on core values.
Opinion
Death
Please do this before you die. I just did and it nearly killed me
We shouldn’t be fearful about making a will. We should be terrified about what happens when we don’t make one.
Jenna Price
Columnist and academic
From inside the fridge to under the sink: How to organise your kitchen
Professional organisers share their best advice for getting your kitchen sorted.
What most visitors miss on Kyoto’s bucket-list trail
Kyoto could easily entrap you in bucket-list busyness. Rush and you’ll wonder what the fuss is about.
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City life
This is what these ‘green’ laneways were supposed to look like. The reality is a little different
Business owners say the project has been a “waste of time and money”, but Lord Mayor Sally Capp said council was “exceptionally proud” of the project.
Exclusive
Tobacco
Health officials want a vape ban. One MP says a new report proves their advice is ‘disastrous’
Analysis shows high cigarette prices will continue pushing people towards the illicit tobacco trade, amid surging rates of vaping.
500,000 immigrants offered path to US citizenship in Biden election-year gambit
Joe Biden’s plans could reinforce his campaign message that he supports a more humane immigration system and show how he differs from Donald Trump.
Opinion
Education
What mandated phonics means for haemorrhaging teacher numbers
If we want to remain the education state we need to invest in changes that celebrate teachers, not ones that drive them away.
Tom Mahoney
Teacher
‘Fufu has gone ballistic’: Five West African eateries (and their signature dishes) to try
There’s a Sydney import bringing goat curry to Fitzroy, a vibrant bar and bistro putting Ghanaian spirits in your cocktails, and more.
Victoria
Man who found Maryam Hamka slumped in shower regrets not checking on her, court hears
Oscar Newman has told the Supreme Court of the scene he came across when accused murderer Toby Loughnane asked him to come over to his Brighton home.
Hit-run charges withdrawn against woman accused of killing her sister
A 24-year-old Melbourne woman accused of the hit-run death of her older sister has pleaded guilty to lesser charges.
Exclusive
Rail
Questions over Airport Rail mediator as brawl comes to a head
The federal and state governments say there’s no conflict of interest in the mediator between Melbourne Airport and the state of Victoria while also consulting for another state agency.
Exclusive
Investigations
Pizza, prizes and prayer: How extremist group courts young Muslims
Fringe Islamist group Hizb ut-Tahrir is using front groups to spread its message to young people.
The local council rich list: How much is your mayor paid?
Some Victorian council CEOs are raking in more than $500,000 a year, while mayors and councillors have received a modest pay rise and can earn between $26,000 and $260,000.
Politics
Reserve Bank holds interest rates as economic path gets ‘narrower’
Home buyers have been given another reprieve by the Reserve Bank, but governor Michele Bullock warns the path to a soft economic landing is narrowing.
Business
Opinion
World markets
The AI bubble might blow up in our face
All AI bubbles to date have ended in a “winter”, and the next one may be the chilliest of all.
Andrew Orlowski
World
Britain’s richest family spent more on pet dog than they paid their servants, court told
The billionaire Hinduja family is accused of trafficking and exploitation of staff at their Lake Geneva villa.
Opinion
Beijing is not on our side. Let’s not fall for a pair of therapy pandas
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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Property
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.
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.
Good Food
Lifestyle
My exchange in Paris was hardly a fairytale. I’d do it all again in a heartbeat
Here are five things I learnt from the six months I spent studying abroad.
Culture
Suspense and a spectacle: What to expect from House of the Dragon’s second season
Executive producer Ryan Condal says he wants the audience to experience the “great spectacle” that Game of Thrones fans are accustomed to.
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Every picture tells a story: Dane Swan enters the Australian Football Hall of Fame
Dane Swan was an unconventional footy figure. Kelvin Templeton was a classical player. The pair headline the inductees this year to the hall of fame.
‘I’ve always copped it’: Warner admits he’ll never escape shadow of sandpaper
With his international career nearing an end, David Warner will be relieved not to have to face so much abuse about his role in the 2018 Newlands ball-tampering scandal, but he also knows he’ll never fully escape the stain it left on his reputation.
This Frankston teen was jumping dangerously close to the ceiling. Now he’s set to make history in Paris
It’s 24 years since Australia’s Ji Wallace caught the public’s imagination with Olympic silver in Sydney. Now Brock Batty is looking to raise the roof in Paris.
Why changes to the father-son rule could prove costly for Carlton
The AFL is considering changing its draft rules as part of a broader competitive balance review, and those tweaks could happen as soon as this year. That could be a problem for Carlton.
This jaw-dropping buzzer-beater showed Boston were destined for a record-breaking 18th NBA title
Payton Pritchard delivered the knockout blow right on half-time with a half-court shot for the ages in game five of the NBA finals as the Boston Celtics charged towards their 18th NBA championship; one more than their fierce rivals, the Los Angeles Lakers.
Hawk great Dunstall celebrated, Swan’s classic speech as he joined Australian football’s elite
Kelvin Templeton and Dane Swan have been honoured for their glittering contributions to the game with induction into the Australian Football Hall of Fame. Hawthorn’s champion goal-kicker Jason Dunstall was officially elevated to Legend status.
Opinion
US Open
Why Greg Norman is a better man than Rory McIlroy
You can say plenty about Norman - and McIlroy certainly has - but his reaction after his infamous Masters meltdown stands in contrast to the Northern Irishman.
Oliver Brown
Have Your Say
He beat Daicos, then was dragged: Clarko’s sub call and other key takeouts from round 14
Will Phillips is a maligned top-five draft pick who is uncontracted beyond this year and effectively fighting for his career.
