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How is autism different in girls? Videos of playing kids mined for symptoms
New research is trying to uncover whether girls differ from boys in the early childhood signs of autism, leading to delayed or missed diagnoses in girls.
Deal or no deal: What Trump 2.0 could mean for our nuclear submarines
Experts say the AUKUS defence pact appeals to the volatile dealmaker, but he may try to squeeze more cash out of Australia.
‘Just gave money to a Jew’: Seinfeld faces more pro-Palestine hecklers in Melbourne
The US comedian didn’t back down when hecklers targeted his Melbourne show, days after his Sydney performances were also interrupted.
Dutton claims nuclear waste would be the size of a Coke can. It’d be a very large can, experts say
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is spruiking the benefits of nuclear energy, but one of his claims has left a bad taste in experts’ mouths.
Opinion
Peter Dutton
They cast Peter Dutton as a wolf. Here’s why they’re wrong
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
Watch: Prince William caught ‘dad dancing’ to Taylor Swift
As embarrassing as dad dancing can be, Prince William’s uninhibited performance at Taylor Swift’s first Wembley concert was as enthusiastic as it was vigorous.
How to spend a perfect weekend in Paris according to six tastemakers
From homeware stores to old-fashioned bistros, we asked some high-profile Australians to share their Parisian haunts.
Explainer
World elections
‘Le TikTok king’ : How a 28-year-old could be France’s new prime minister
Snap elections in France have put a spotlight on the leader of its major far-right party. Who is he? And why is French politics in turmoil?
Israeli forces tied wounded Palestinian to bonnet and drove off
The IDF said the soldiers’ conduct was not in line with protocol and that the incident will be investigated and dealt with.
Dying lambs, dusty paddocks: Victoria’s ‘silent drought’ as winter dry spell continues
Victoria has experienced a cold start to winter. Despite that, the unusually dry weather – with low rainfalls – has farmers in the state’s west worried.
‘I was thrust into the spotlight’: Life as Australia’s second-fastest man
“That made me feel quite uncomfortable,” says athlete Rohan Browning on the attention he received after the Tokyo Olympics.
Setbacks be damned: Aussie Ajla into grasscourt final but Thompson loses
Ajla Tomljanovic’s latest comeback is gathering steam ahead of Wimbledon, advancing to the Rothesay Classic final in Birmingham and within one victory of her maiden WTA title.
Ten of Melbourne’s best bakery pies, featuring a next-gen pieman from a pastry dynasty
Thaw out with a hot, hearty pie – from old-school classics to fun and flavourful fillings – by one of Melbourne’s best bakers.
Beyond Paris: The French cities having their moment in the spotlight
The capital may be basking in its Olympic glory but some of France’s most inviting cities are crashing the party.
Opinion
Family
I was barely around for my kids. Being a ‘grananny’ gave me a second chance
I’ve worked as a diplomat in war zones across Yugoslavia and the DR Congo but nothing prepared me for how tough and rewarding it would be to care for infants.
Jaque Grinberg
Contributor
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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.
Australia’s houseboat community is growing, but life isn’t as idyllic as you’d think
Houseboats are a popular option for holidaymakers, but long-term stays aren’t for the inexperienced or faint-hearted.
Victoria
Nurses fought back against their union for better pay. Here’s the monster deal on the table
The leadership of the nursing and midwifery union was last month left reeling when members rejected an earlier deal they were expected to accept.
P-turns were meant to revolutionise Hoddle Street traffic – but didn’t
A multimillion-dollar overhaul of some of Melbourne’s busiest intersections failed to improve traffic flow anywhere near what was expected.
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.
Exclusive
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.
Labor branch in open revolt over ‘parachute’ candidate
The rank and file in Melbourne’s outer north are threatening to quit if they are blocked from picking a replacement for outgoing MP Maria Vamvakinou.
AFL 2024
Kanga heartache: Surging Roos go super close to reeling in 39-point deficit
Melbourne’s season has a pulse after they scraped their way to a heart-stopping three-point victory over North Melbourne. Elsewhere, Sydney Swans made it 10 wins on the trot while Ken Hinkley was jeered at home after Port Adelaide were crunched by the resurgent Brisbane Lions.
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.
Politics
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Protests
Public protests weakening support for pro-Palestine cause: survey
Australians are in favour of peaceful protests about the war in Gaza – not the blockading and wrecking of electorate offices.
Business
The brunch staple under threat by drought, disease in Brazil
Australian consumers have been warned to expect shortages of oranges and price hikes because of ongoing poor harvests in Brazil.
World
‘Bad spiral’: Feeling the heat in Ukraine, Putin turns up the temperature elsewhere on the West
Some analysts worry that Western desensitisation to Putin’s warnings, particularly about using nuclear weapons, has created a precarious situation.
Opinion
Why Dutton’s nuclear power plan is so Soviet
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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Property
Essendon home owned by same family for 69 years sells for $1.59m
It was a bittersweet moment for the sellers, whose family home since 1955 was sold for some $215,000 above reserve.
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.
Good Food
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
Columnist and author
Culture
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Review
House of the Dragon S2 is slow to take flight but finally catches fire
The second season of the epic fantasy is all about the preparations for a war that seems as inevitable as winter.
Opinion
WordPlay
I watched it for research. So was I unsatisfied or dissatisfied with The Fall Guy?
David Astle
Crossword compiler and ABC Radio Melbourne presenter
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AFL 2024
Out of harm’s way: AFL’s mental health boss on drugs policy, weight ban
Dr Kate Hall, who treated AFL players with drug and mental health issues in her previous life as a clinical psychologist, says the league is focused on “harm minimisation”.
Analysis
AFL 2024
Can Clayton Oliver be great again in 2024?
Perhaps it was the randomness of rotations though it’s hard to imagine a scenario where Clayton Oliver at his pomp would have been allowed anywhere near the pine with the game on the line.
Setbacks be damned: Aussie Ajla into grasscourt final but Thompson loses
Ajla Tomljanovic’s latest comeback is gathering steam ahead of Wimbledon, advancing to the Rothesay Classic final in Birmingham and within one victory of her maiden WTA title.
‘Top four, that’s still a big question mark’: Will the Bombers keep flying high, or crash?
The Bombers have enjoyed significant improvement and begin the run home to the finals in a strong position, but we’re about to find out if they are still the “contender” Leigh Matthews said they were a month ago.
‘So complicated for them’: Americans don’t understand cricket - but they’re into it
It was once the most popular sport in America, but can the T20 World Cup push cricket to the forefront of US sport?
‘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.
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.
Have Your Say
What new TAB boss Gillon McLachlan really said – straight from the horse’s mouth
The former AFL chief may have baffled with BS when spruiking his new gambling role, but Iet me put it in plain English.
