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Dutton goes off script, labels Albanese a ‘child in a man’s body’
Attacking the prime minister in strikingly personal terms, the opposition leader vowed to override premiers opposed to nuclear power plants in their states.
Network Ten’s fresh fight with Bruce Lehrmann
The move by Network Ten could result in Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation appeal being axed.
King Charles to ‘scale back Australian trip’
King Charles and Queen Camilla will reportedly spend just six days down under as Charles continues cancer treatment.
The rich used to send it their sewage, now this suburb is an oasis of creatives
Once a place where the poorest endured toxic run-off from Melbourne’s wealthy, Collingwood is reaching for an affluent, sustainable future. It’s not all smooth going.
Local renters buy Northcote home for $1.73 million with plans to renovate
The buyers paid $200,000 above reserve to outbid four other parties for the property, which was on the market for the first time since the 1960s.
Named and shamed: The aged care homes failing to vaccinate residents
Almost 100 aged care facilities have COVID-19 vaccination rates below 10 per cent, as the sector faces 161 more active outbreaks than this time last winter.
‘Careful who you get into bed with’: Sleeping Duck case rocks start-up sector
The mattress maker’s court trial, which resembled a real-life episode of Shark Tank, offered a rare glimpse into how the start-up sausage is made.
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Roads
How CityLink became toll giant’s best moneymaker in the world
Motorists have paid nearly $13 billion to drive on CityLink since it opened 24 years ago – and they’re going to pay billions more, with prices rising up to three times faster than inflation.
Opinion
Nuclear energy
Why Dutton’s nuclear power plan is so Soviet
Peter Dutton’s newly unveiled nuclear manifesto is a peculiar fit for the party of free enterprise, private investment and entrepreneurialism. But what will the political fallout be?
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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AFL 2024
Lions boot 11-straight goals as they punish sloppy Power
Power have found themselves deep in a hole after an ugly first-half against Brisbane. Follow all the big moments from today’s matches.
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LoadingThe controversial call that finally saw Olympics ditch the human eye and embrace modern timekeeping
A judge’s decision in a 1960 swimming final saw an Aussie win gold – and sounded the starting buzzer on the whiz-bang tech used at the Olympics today.
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.
Nigel Farage claims the West provoked Putin’s invasion of Ukraine
The comments in a BBC interview with Nick Robinson echo arguments made by Donald Trump, the former US president and friend of Farage.
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Trial by Water
Trial By Water, Episode 4: How Robert Farquharson failed the Dad test
Subscriber exclusive: In the story of Robert Farquharson there’s one thing that’s the hardest to understand.
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Trial by Water
Revenge was the motive but nobody got a psych report into Farquharson
Experts question how the prosecution could have argued convicted child-killer Robert Farquharson was driven by revenge and not sought evidence to back that up.
‘How has this become a thing?’ Navigating sex after divorce
Grey divorce is on the rise, with an increasing number of divorcees dating again, sometimes after decades of being out of the game.
New Singapore hotel is a foodie’s paradise
The new-build mid-scale hotel comes with six distinct dining and drinking options.
This album feels destined to become a seminal Gen Z breakup record
Gracie Abrams, nepo baby and Taylor Swift acolyte, has crafted one of the year’s best pop releases.
WEEKEND READS
She’ll face the GOAT and a very fast upstart. Can Ariarne Titmus beat them?
In Paris, the women’s 400 metres freestyle final will be one of the Games’ most anticipated races: not least for world-record holder Ariarne Titmus.
Sharing a gold medal? The US reaction was ‘such a contrast’ to Australia’s, says Nina
Olympic pole vaulter Nina Kennedy made international headlines when she shared the gold podium at the World Athletics Championships in 2023 with her US rival.
Victoria
Only at risk ‘lying on the ground licking the road’: CFMEU fined 109k over safety issues
A Federal Court judge said the construction union’s record showed a “general disregard” for workplace laws after three officials were fined over beaches.
Keon Park station is officially open. Residents were already painfully aware
Goran Torbakov was woken at 7.30am on Friday by an announcement blaring into his apartment: “Dear passengers, this station is now open.”
Victorian tobacco war kingpin’s brother a crime ‘puppeteer’, police allege
Police say Maytham Hamad – the brother of ruthless Melbourne organised-crime kingpin Kazem ‘Kaz’ Hamad – is ‘a high-level co-ordinator of violence’.
Jury deliberations in missing campers murder trial headed into second week
A Supreme Court jury will continue to consider its verdict on Monday in the trial of former pilot Gregory Lynn after viewing part of his evidence again earlier this week.
Jessica’s killer ate pizza as she died from the injuries he brutally inflicted
Robert Rickerby violently punched, kicked and hit partner Jessica Geddes then left her slowly dying as he went to get food.
AFL 2024
Tom De Koning gets the better of brother Sam as the Blues tame the Cats
Barely a minute had passed on Friday night before Tom De Koning ruthlessly bullied his (not so) little brother Sam, blasting through the first of Carlton’s 21 goals.
Blues dine out on Geelong, Cats won’t ‘jump to conclusions’ on Hawkins
Carlton have stamped their authority on a disastrous Friday night for Geelong at the MCG, with Tom Hawkins injured and Patrick Dangerfield in match review trouble. The Blues won by 63 points.
Politics
Liberals, Nationals split over support for big wind and solar
Liberals insist they want more renewables while leading Nationals are calling for tougher rules on wind and solar projects to prepare the way for nuclear power plants.
Business
Microsoft, Macquarie pump billions into power hungry data centres
The global heavyweights are joining with Goodman Group and ploughing billions of dollars into new data centre developments.
World
Prince William takes the children to watch Taylor Swift at Wembley on his birthday
The Prince, who is celebrating his 42nd birthday, is believed to have booked a private box to mark the occasion alongside Prince George, 10, Princess Charlotte, nine, and Prince Louis, six.
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Property
They’re not a house. But these ‘mini mansions’ cost up to $250,000 more than typical Melbourne home
Cashed up downsizers and even families priced out of the housing market are driving up unit prices in these highly sought-after locations.
Thirteen of the best properties for sale in Victoria
Looking for your next home in Victoria? We have 13 great options, ranging from Sandon to Cape Schanck.
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Lifestyle
Bigger is better for Nadia Bartel and these Australian brands
Three designers are willing to take a risk with new stores despite a tough retail climate.
Opinion
Parenting
It’s not selfish not to want kids. It’s selfish to have them
Kerri Sackville
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Culture
I watched nothing but 10Play for a week. Here’s what I learnt
If you’re not a fan of reality shows or the 1990s, you probably won’t have a good time.
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Tom De Koning gets the better of brother Sam as the Blues tame the Cats
Barely a minute had passed on Friday night before Tom De Koning ruthlessly bullied his (not so) little brother Sam, blasting through the first of Carlton’s 21 goals.
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AFL 2024
AFL round 15: Power in pain as Lions boot 12 straight goals
Follow along for the best moments and reactions from the AFL’s Saturday matches for round 15.
Geelong’s nervous wait on Hawkins foot injury
Geelong will nervously await scans on champion forward Tom Hawkins’ left foot as coach Chris Scott concedes they are concerned he may have suffered a serious injury.
Russia v the Olympics: How hacks, bedbug scares and a fake Tom Cruise could disrupt the Games
Total meltdown or death by a thousand hacks? The Paris Games face the biggest cyber threat so far. And the fallout could reach well beyond cyberspace.
Life after Buddy: How Swans have learnt to share the workload
Sydney have overhauled their attacking strategy since the retirement of Lance Franklin. Now, goals and forward pressure come from every part of the ground.
‘You’re only No.1 because Ash retired’: How Barty’s shock call changed tennis history
Ash Barty’s second – and almost certainly final – retirement two years ago not only broke Australian hearts but also unleashed a potential all-time great.
Pat-trick: Australia’s engine humming after Cummins’ purple patch
How laser focused is Australia’s World Cup campaign? Pat Cummins forgot he was on a hat-trick against Bangladesh
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
