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Raising the age of criminal responsibility set for 2025 as state reveals mammoth youth justice bill

Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan announces the youth justice legislation.

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.

‘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.

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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

Carlton father-son prospect Ben Camporeale.

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.

For years, climate scientists have been telling us that time is of the essence; Peter Dutton is now essentially saying he disagrees.

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.

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Please do this before you die. I just did and it nearly killed me

The late Andrew Findlay and his former partner Liz Kemp, who has launched proceedings in the Supreme Court over his multimillion-dollar estate.

We shouldn’t be fearful about making a will. We should be terrified about what happens when we don’t make one.

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Justin Timberlake accused of driving while intoxicated

FILE - Justin Timberlake arrives at the Los Angeles premiere of “Candy,” Monday, May 9, 2022, at El Capitan Theatre. A law enforcement official told The Associated Press that singer Justin Timberlake has been arrested and is accused of driving while intoxicated on New York’s Long Island.(Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

The Grammy-award winning singer was charged with one DWI after allegedly driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons.

From inside the fridge to under the sink: How to organise your kitchen

Professional organisers share their best advice for getting your kitchen sorted.

This is what these ‘green’ laneways were supposed to look like. The reality is a little different
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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.

500,000 immigrants offered path to US citizenship in Biden election-year gambit

President Joe Biden’s plan contrasts sharply with Republican rival Donald Trump’s plan for mass deportations.

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.

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Education

What mandated phonics means for haemorrhaging teacher numbers

Taking teachers away from the work they value most won’t solve the problem.

If we want to remain the education state we need to invest in changes that celebrate teachers, not ones that drive them away.

‘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.

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Oscar Newman leaves the County Court on Tuesday.

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

Asyai Luk leaves the County Court.

A 24-year-old Melbourne woman accused of the hit-run death of her older sister has pleaded guilty to lesser charges.

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Questions over Airport Rail mediator as brawl comes to a head

An artist’s impression of a proposed above ground station at Melbourne Airport.

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.

Pizza, prizes and prayer: How extremist group courts young Muslims

Mohammed Alwahwah, a relative of Hizb ut-Tahrir Australia founder Ismail Alwahwah. He is the administrator of the Stand4Palestine WhatsApp group.

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?

Sally Capp

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.

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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.

Australia’s David Warner plays a shot against England during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

‘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.

Frankston teen Brock Batty in action.

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.

Carlton father-son prospect Ben Camporeale.

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.

Payton Prtichard drains a three-pointer for Boston Celtics on the half-time buzzer in their game-five NBA finals match against the Dallas Maevericks.

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.

Dane Swan addresses the room.

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.

Rory McIlroy, Greg Norman and Nick Faldo
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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.

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