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Israeli ‘extremist’ tells Australians Gaza should’ve been reduced to ashes
At an online gathering hosted by the Australian Jewish Association, a former Israeli parliamentarian has made a series of incendiary claims condemned by Jewish and Palestinian community groups.
Dutton’s plan to build nuclear plants on former coal sites not as easy as it seems
Experts have called into question Peter Dutton’s insistence that existing coal power plant sites and transmission lines could be used for nuclear power.
Exclusive
Trump's White House
Why Trump 2.0 could lead to a new financial crisis
Donald Trump plans to “rebuild the greatest economy in history” if he wins a second presidential term. Experts fear a new financial crisis.
Think it’s cold? Try a dawn ocean swim on winter solstice
On the shortest day of the year in the depths of winter, this Torquay group wades into the water after a lantern parade.
Breaking
Media & marketing
Senior Seven journalist Robert Ovadia sacked following investigation into behaviour
Robert Ovadia said: “Yes I’ve been sacked and there will be more to say about that in the appropriate forum at the appropriate time”.
News Corp focus on the ABC ‘unhinged’: ABC chair
The intensity and vigour with which News Corp focuses on the ABC is “at times almost unhinged” says the public broadcaster’s new chair, Kim Williams.
‘Waited nine months to let me have it’: Pies fans have long memories, as Steven May discovered
Steven May was reminded – loudly and often – on King’s Birthday what Collingwood supporters thought of his comments last October about the reigning premiers.
Cummins joins Brett Lee as second Australian to claim T20 international hat-trick
Australia have restricted Bangladesh to 8-140 from their 20 overs thanks to a Pat Cummins hat-trick. Follow live.
On the move: Australian star Josh Giddey traded by the Thunder
Australian guard Josh Giddey has a new NBA home, traded to the Chicago Bulls for two-time All-Defensive guard Alex Caruso.
Opinion
Royal family
Catherine gets it – being honest doesn’t always feel terrific, but it gets the job done
The princess’s glossy My Fair Lady return was a masterclass in not just doing what you do best to keep the masses happy, but in controlling the narrative.
Kate Halfpenny
Regular columnist
RecipeTin Eats cracks the secret to making the greatest Korean fried chicken she has ever tried
It took a chef trained in top-level kitchens to create perfectly juicy, “mind-blowingly” crunchy chicken. These are his secrets.
How to eat (almost) for free when in Italy
Aperitivo can be a fantastic deal – if you keep the drinks flowing, the free snacks do too.
Analysis
China relations
Hours after Li Qiang left, a press release lobbed. It spoke to China and Australia’s tricky relations
Premier Li Qiang’s visit was the culmination of hard work by the government to recalibrate the relationship with China. But it also exposed differences that cannot be papered over with diplomatic niceties.
Exclusive
City life
Councils alarmed by government orders that could double housing. See the plans for your area
Councils across Melbourne warn of fundamental changes to their suburbs after the state government ordered them to find space for millions of new homes.
Opinion
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin’s big Australian moment shows why it isn’t the future of money
Investors can now punt on bitcoin via the ASX in a milestone for Australian investors. It answers a key question.
Clancy Yeates
Deputy business editor
Recent Olympic Games have been a grotesque spectacle. Paris is rewriting the script
Most host cities undergo an expensive building spree to fit the Games. Paris is making the Games fit the city.
Opinion
Workplace culture
The hidden cost of being too good at your job
Sometimes, less really is more when it comes to sustainable success and wellbeing, so try putting in a bit under 100 per cent.
Shadé Zahrai
Careers contributor
‘Bigger than the Olympics’: Bridie O’Donnell on the Tour de France’s highs and lows
The SBS commentator is looking forward to this year’s epic race, which for the first time in 100 years isn’t finishing on the fabled Champs-Elysees.
See and Do
We cross these roads every day, but what lies beneath the bitumen?
A new exhibition at ACMI follows long-hidden Indigenous pathways to create the ultimate Australian road movie.
You should watch all six seasons of this hugely underrated show now
We need a word for the specific pleasure of finding a TV show you love, and discovering that six beautiful seasons await you.
Victoria
The view from flats where train announcements have become an ‘intrusive force’
A train station has moved and now sits less than five metres from balconies. Residents have been offered noise-cancelling headphones to deal with it.
Allan and co a no-show at ABC’s big Melbourne night out
The Coalition was out in force at an ABC reception to mark chair Kim WIlliams’ first Melbourne board meeting, but where was the state Labor government?
Repco, Officeworks, cafes: Not out of the question for Melbourne’s public towers
Homes Victoria last year asked Ernst & Young’s advice on the value of adding thousands of square metres of retail and commercial spaces to some of Melbourne’s public housing towers.
Police reveal their biggest concern in latest crime figures
The latest Victorian crime data shows police responded to a record 96,000 family violence incidents.
‘The state will need to pay more’: Metro Tunnel costs blow out once again
The cost of the $14b project will increase further as construction of the tunnel pushes past its contract date, but the government says it is still on track to open in 2025.
Politics
Exclusive
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Dan Andrews joins pro-Israel group, denounces ‘antisemitism and terrorism’
Publicly expressing support for Israel has become politically tricky for Labor MPs, but Andrews and former Labor senator Nova Peris are both taking on new roles.
Opinion
Nuclear energy
Dutton’s plan contains a fib, but there’s also a fact in its favour
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
Business
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Analysis
Media & marketing
Should Paul Barry be the last journalist to host Media Watch?
With Barry about to end his 11-year tenure in the hot seat, the ABC could hand over the task of keeping the outlets honest to someone outside the so-called media bubble.
World
‘Abnormal noise’: United Airlines jet turns back after engine piece falls off
The US aviation industry more broadly has been under heightened scrutiny since January, when a panel broke off of an Alaska Airlines flight.
Opinion
Dutton’s nuclear play is delighting his Victorian opponents
Annika Smethurst
State Political Editor
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Property
How house prices will buck the trend in Melbourne next year
Despite higher interest rates, property prices are tipped to grow to new highs, but not all capitals will keep up.
Six of the best luxury homes for sale across the country
We’ve rounded up our pick of the bunch from across the New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria and South Australia’s most luxurious properties.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Furiosa star declares war on red carpet ‘waste’ by selling her looks
Model turned actress Charlee Fraser has teamed with one of Australia’s top designers to launch a new charitable initiative by giving her gowns a second life.
Opinion
Motherhood
Is my biological clock faulty, or is motherhood just not for me?
Genevieve Novak
Spectrum columnist
Culture
Donald Sutherland, versatile star of Ordinary People and Hunger Games, dead at 88
The Canadian actor, whose lengthy career spanned from the 1960s into the 2020s, managed to switch effortlessly from character roles to romantic leads.
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Sport
T20 World Cup LIVE: Cummins claims hat-trick against Bangladesh, Australia need 141
Australia advanced with a perfect record and will look to maintain their run in the second stage of the tournament.
‘Waited nine months to let me have it’: Pies fans have long memories, as Steven May discovered
Steven May was reminded – loudly and often – on King’s Birthday what Collingwood supporters thought of his comments last October about the reigning premiers.
On the move: Australian star Josh Giddey traded by the Thunder
Australian guard Josh Giddey has a new NBA home, traded to the Chicago Bulls for two-time All-Defensive guard Alex Caruso.
When he couldn’t do the Coogee to Bondi walk, Vaughan knew he was in trouble
Michael Vaughan has revealed his battle with a mystery stress-related illness which left him struggling to complete one of his Australian summer rituals.
Opinion
Paris 2024
‘I was going to throw red wine in his face’: Boomers coach Goorjian’s staunch defence of Giddey
The national men’s basketball coach insists the point-guard has come out the other side of the scandal that has shadowed him this NBA season.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
AFL teams and expert tips: Danger back for Cats, Dees react to gaping hole left by Petracca
Our experts have entered their tips for the six games of round 15. Patrick Dangerfield is back for Geelong against Carlton. The opponent in his previous game was the Blues too.
Draper poised to return; AFLW to adopt ‘wholly national draft’; Charlie McCartin bound for the VFL
Essendon are set to be significantly bolstered as they start their assault on the second half of the season, poised to welcome back guns including Sam Draper. Meanwhile, the AFLW will adopt a fully national draft model, to take effect for the 2025 season.
Have Your Say
He’s a villain after just seven games. But this young Hawk will be a star
Nick Watson is only 19 and has kicked 5.15, but I’ve seen enough to be convinced he will, in time, become one of the most marketable sports stars in the country.
Kane Cornes
AFL columnist
