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‘The bomb factory’: Living in the shadow of Sydney’s nuclear reactor
Australia’s only nuclear reactor, on the suburban outskirts of Sydney, hints at the risks of large-scale nuclear power.
- by Angus Dalton
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.
- by Bianca Hall
Australia news LIVE: Dutton’s energy war spooks investors; UK election campaign engulfed in scandal
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has reignited the nation’s long-running climate wars this week and, overseas, the Conservatives’ UK election campaign has been further engulfed in scandal. Follow along for today’s national news headlines.
- by Alex Crowe
How Ornella’s ‘very expensive education’ in Sydney pushed her to build a school across the Timor Sea
At the age of 14, Ornella Byak had an encounter that shaped the course of her life.
- by Lia Timson
Israeli ‘extremist’ tells Australian audience Gaza should have 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.
- by Chip Le Grand
‘Why can’t they put them off Sydney Heads?’: Inside a community divided on its future
Wollongong locals are wary about plans to build a wind farm off their beaches, but open to persuasion.
- by Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Analysis
State of Origin
Is Connor Watson, pound-for-pound, the NRL’s most valuable player?
Salary cap management is all about value. So what price do you put on players who can change a game in 20 minutes?
- by Dan Walsh
Breaking
Wallabies
Beale and 13 new faces in Wallabies squad – but no NRL-bound stars
Wallabies coach Joe Schmidt has named his first national squad for Tests against Wales and Georgia. There is no shortage of talking points.
- by Iain Payten
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.
- by Kate Halfpenny
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.
- by Carolyn Webb
Analysis
China relations
Pandas can’t paper over Australia’s differences with China
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.
- by Lisa Visentin
T20 World Cup LIVE: Australia’s Super Eights campaign kicks off against Bangladesh
Australia advanced with a perfect record and will look to maintain their run as the second stage of their tournament gets under way at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium.
- by Malcolm Conn
Updated
World markets
Industrials and banks weigh down ASX; Kathmandu drops
The Australian sharemarket edged down on Friday after stocks slipped away from recent records on Wall Street following a mixed set of reports on the economy.
- by Millie Muroi
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.
- by Jon Pierik
‘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.
- by Mary Schlangenstein and Allyson Versprille
Trump’s Louisiana allies pass law requiring Ten Commandments on school walls
Weeks after moving to reclassify abortion pills as “dangerous” substances, Louisiana has taken action that will “result in unconstitutional religious coercion of students”.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Opinion
Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin’s big moment on the Australian sharemarket proves one thing
Investors can now punt on bitcoin via the ASX in a milestone for Australian investors.
- by Clancy Yeates
Analysis
Affordable housing
The unusual political pairing squaring up against Labor on housing
Max Chandler-Mather and Andrew Bragg have little in common - except for a shared conviction that the federal government’s agenda on housing is behind the times.
- by Paul Sakkal
A Beatle urged him to stick with tabla. Now he’s the top living player
This year alone Zakir Hussain has taken home three Grammys and appeared in a Dev Patel film – now he’s heading to Australia.
- by Jessica Nicholas
Updated
UK election
Spike in bets on day before Rishi Sunak called election prompts probe of PM’s campaign
The allegations are another hammer blow for the 14-year-old government that polls predict is facing a catastrophic defeat on July 4.
- by Rob Harris
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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.
- by Calum Jaspan
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.
- by Shadé Zahrai
Opinion
Work therapy
Should I be brutally honest in my exit interview?
Knowing when to hold back in an exit interview can be a valuable skill, but sometimes it’s worth speaking up.
- by Jonathan Rivett
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.
- by Paul Sakkal
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.
- by Cara Waters and Josh Gordon
Analysis
Naked City
He was a rising star in the police force, then it all came tumbling down
Making his mark catching crooks came at a heavy cost for Tim Peck, who ignored the warning signs until he crashed into them.
- by John Silvester
What is Gillon McLachlan’s new role? Take the quiz
How well do you know Melbourne and Victoria? Test your trivia and news knowledge with Stephen Brook’s weekly quiz.
- by Stephen Brook
Opinion
Nuclear energy
Dutton’s nuclear plan contains a fib, but there’s also a fact in its favour
The opposition leader’s numbers seem plucked out of the air, but renewable projects aren’t coming anywhere near fast enough to fill Australia’s looming energy gap.
- by David Crowe
Exclusive
Olympics
See you in court: Australian Olympic medal hopeful banned for seven years
Table tennis star Yangzi Liu is unable to represent Australia at the Olympics until 2032 because of the game’s protectionist policy on players switching allegiances.
- by Chris Barrett
Opinion
Commercial real estate
The apartments created by Harry Seidler that are like a ‘vertical village’
One of Australia’s most gifted architects, Seidler was always up for a challenge.
- by Stephen Crafti
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.
- by Melissa Singer
Exclusive
Trump's White House
Trump 2.0: Why a second presidential term 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.
- by Shane Wright
Donald Sutherland, star of M*A*S*H 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.
- by Will Dunham and Patricia Reaney
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.
Climate activists attempt to target Taylor Swift’s jet, but fail to find it
Two women were arrested after Just Stop Oil targeted a private airfield where they claimed Taylor Swift’s jet had landed hours earlier.
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.
- by Marnie Vinall, Michael Gleeson and Scott Spits
LETTERS
Letters
Delivering energy lost in transmission
Age readers find obstacles in the path of Peter Dutton’s nuclear proposal.
Meet the concreter getting Latrell Mitchell cement hard for Origin II
Semisi Kioa turned his back on a concreting job, and the $1000 payday that would have come with it, to mark up on Latrell Mitchell on Thursday.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Exclusive
Nuclear energy
‘Most valuable option’: Switkowski backs case for nuclear as states dig in
Business leader and nuclear physicist Ziggy Switkowski said the next generation of nuclear plants could justify their higher cost because of the value of their reliable baseload power.
- by David Crowe and Paul Sakkal
I found the business card in my door. Hours later, the drugs were delivered
In the US, where obtaining cannabis is as easy as ordering Uber Eats, Joe Biden hopes relaxing federal drug laws will help him win young and black votes.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Mariam spent four hours trying to find antibiotics. She’s one of the lucky ones
GPs have been urged to cut back on prescribing antibiotics to children as NSW experiences a surge in respiratory viruses.
- by Angus Thomson
A Starc omission? How star paceman could find himself on World Cup outer
There is a view among players that Mitchell Starc is not in Australia’s best XI at the T20 World Cup, despite his record as one of the country’s greatest ever white-ball bowlers.
- by Andrew Wu
Penfolds hikes prices in bid to reclaim top billing in China
Treasury Wine Estates is doubling headcount in China to re-establish the Penfolds brand as China’s top luxury drop – and has flagged global price increases.
- by Jessica Yun
Opinion
Nuclear energy
Dutton’s nuclear play is delighting his Victorian opponents
There remains a broad level of interest in nuclear technology in Victoria, but the evidence is that many voters remain undecided.
- by Annika Smethurst
Opinion
Healthcare
No hospital closures? Country Victorians can smell a dead rat
I can assure you, regional Victorians are not fools. We have a special relationship with our health services and we know the damage that funding cuts will wreak on our communities.
- by Jan Beer
Need any salt and pepper shakers? An old piano could help
A 140-year-old upright in Helenmary Burnside’s family for four generations was past its best. She and hundreds of others have called in the piano upcyclers.
- by Carolyn Webb
One call every six minutes: Family violence statistics the biggest concern for police
The latest Victorian crime data shows police responded to a record 96,000 family violence incidents.
- by Lachlan Abbott
Guzman y Gomez’s sizzling $3b debut raises hopes for IPO market revival
Mexican fast-food chain Guzman y Gomez has clinched its place as the hottest float in years, soaring to a valuation of more than $3 billion on Thursday.
- by Jessica Yun and Colin Kruger
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.
- by Rachel Eddie
‘The state will need to pay more’: Metro Tunnel costs blow out once again
Electromagnetic interference blamed for the relocation of the Arden hospital precinct could continue to haunt the $14 billion Metro Tunnel, according to the Auditor-General.
- by Kieran Rooney and Rachel Eddie
As it happened: States reject Coalition’s nuclear plans; GYG soars on ASX debut
Opposition leader Peter Dutton’s nuclear power plan has been met with resistance from the states and demonstrators have targeted landmarks in Australia and overseas, Follow along for today’s national news headlines.
- by Josefine Ganko and Alex Crowe
New boots, no worries: Wet track woes won’t haunt NSW halfback for decider
Sky Blues halfback Rachael Pearson invested in some new boots after hitting the deck twice during a torrential game two in Newcastle.
- by Billie Eder
Updated
World markets
ASX flat as Guzman y Gomez shares make stellar debut
The Australian sharemarket was slightly lower on Thursday, with shares in consumer staples and healthcare companies showing weakness while financials extended recent gains.
- by Millie Muroi
Trump belittles Biden so much that just staying awake could win the debate
What if US President Joe Biden clears the very low bar that opponent Donald Trump has now set for him?
- by Shawn McCreesh
Dutton’s energy war spooks global investors
Major investors are already rethinking plans to keep ploughing billions of dollars into Australian renewable energy.
- by Nick Toscano, Mike Foley and Paul Sakkal
More Australians need help, but we’re giving less
Cost-of-living pressures are hitting most Australians, who are responding by cutting donations to the nation’s under-pressure charities.
- by Shane Wright
Opinion
Nuclear energy
Coalition’s nuclear utopia could put renewables on ice
When the opposition leader unveiled his plan to give nuclear power primacy in the nation’s energy mix, certainty for investors in wind, solar and battery assets vaporised.
- by Elizabeth Knight
There’s nowhere to hide in this beautiful meditation on loneliness
Performing solo at the Melbourne Recital Centre, Marlon Williams’ five-star show brought together quiet vulnerability, crowd favourites and weird dance moves.
- by Nadia Bailey, Cameron Woodhead and Andrew McClelland
Opinion
Jobs
How much work do we actually need to do? Less than you think
We spend around one-third of our lives at work. Have you ever stopped and asked why?
- by Tim Duggan
Opinion
Government debt
Mountains of debt: Finances of US, Europe and China are deteriorating
Widening government debt in the US, key European economies and China and the spectres of Donald Trump and Marine Le Pen are increasing the threats to global financial stability.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
The apartments where train announcements are a ‘dominant, intrusive force’ in the living room
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.
- by Tom Cowie