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Woolworths and Coles face billion-dollar fines under grocery code revamp
The new maximum penalties – up to $5 billion for Woolworths and $3.8 billion for Coles – are designed to protect farmers and food suppliers in their dealings with the big supermarkets.
Opinion
Nuclear energy
Dutton’s nuclear plan is surrounded by false claims and policy gaps – but people are listening
Australians are still paying a price for the energy policy disputes of the past. The nuclear proposal is unlikely to end the argument.
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
Exclusive
Nuclear energy
Nuclear vision: Two-thirds have open mind on atomic energy
Many Australians are willing to consider nuclear power even if they are not sure, raising the stakes for Labor and the Coalition in an election fight on energy.
Exclusive
Development
High-rises up to 50 storeys get green light for Melbourne suburb
Seven new Suburban Rail Loop towers will add 1700 homes, but not without reigniting debate about how high is too high.
The common condition that can cause too much shame to be named
Incontinence affects everything from sex lives to sport participation and self-image. Yet research reveals it is rarely discussed and many go without treatment.
Black Hand Liberals go Loco for party’s birthday shindig
Ahead of Peter Dutton’s savage speech at the Liberals’ 80th federal council, the party’s top figures gathered for an evening of festivities.
16 small changes to your diet that will help you live longer
From savoury breakfasts to sardines, these life-lengthening diet tweaks could give your health the boost it needs.
Opinion
Tripologist
Six hundred planes grounded: The issue causing headaches for airlines
The slow return of aircraft to service after the pandemic has been one cause of high fares, but another problem has seen hundreds of Airbus planes stuck on the ground.
Michael Gebicki
The Tripologist
Do we need digital detox to save our skins?
Is blue light skin damage something we should be concerned about or just another industry ploy to sell skincare? Experts weigh in.
Four Points
AFL 2024
Why Fagan’s Lions can still roar into the four
Not only can the Brisbane Lions still make the AFL’s top four, they deserve to, give the way they’re playing.
As Origin hits the MCG, rugby league is growing faster in Victoria than in any other state
As State of Origin II draws tourists and eyeballs to the MCG on Wednesday, Victoria’s rugby league clubs are the fastest growing across the country.
Steven May fined over ‘disgraceful’ staging act; Brad Scott’s Bombers stay on alert as threats loom
Steven May was outstanding in the Demons’ three-point win over North Melbourne on Saturday night, holding Nick Larkey goalless, but he came under fire over a third-quarter incident.
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Health
These medicines have been life-changing for Jill and Paddy. Not everyone can get them
With 1.5 million Australians now living with diabetes, advocates are pushing the government to protect the supply of drugs such as Ozempic and fund glucose-monitoring technology.
Charlatan, opportunist, climate change denialist: Keating unloads on Dutton
Keating issued his statement the same day that Nationals leader David Littleproud said teal MPs were “dripping with self-righteous sanctimony”.
How momentum is growing for workers to get five weeks’ annual leave
The ACTU hopes more companies will introduce the extra five days off that could help build a case to the Fair Work Commission for all employers to follow.
Tory betting scandal grows days out from UK polling day
The betting scandal has dealt a heavy blow to the Rishi Sunak led-Conservatives as they battle to revive its struggling campaign.
Guzman y Gomez ASX pop won’t stop super funds from looking offshore
Australia’s $3.5 trillion superannuation industry is continuing to invest in offshore assets amid a shortage in the supply of shares available locally.
Hamish Blake off the list for gold as ABC scoops Logie nominations
This year’s gold nominees include Blake’s long-time comedy partner, Andy Lee, as well as the ABC’s Tony Armstrong.
Victoria
Keith has written five books and a PhD thesis. He’s never read a single one
The professor, who kept his reading difficulties a secret for years, supports Victoria’s move to structured phonics in classrooms.
Racehorse owners boss slams Racing Victoria’s appointment of its new chair
Jonathan Munz says Racing Victoria needs to make urgent changes, or it will face action from the industry.
Cheers for beer: Independent brewers pour their hearts into craft beer industry
More than 150 exhibitors spruiked 500 brews in a show of strength for the industry.
How is autism different in girls? Videos of kids mined for hidden signs
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.
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.
AFL 2024
Analysis
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.
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.
Politics
Exclusive
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
Opinion
Hip pocket
A stage 3 payday is on the way. Here’s how to maximise it
Take-home pays are set to rise from the end of this month thanks to the stage 3 tax cuts. Don’t let your newfound wealth go to waste.
Dominic Powell
Money Editor
World
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.
Opinion
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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
Tres chic: how to nail French-girl beauty with little effort
The tousled fringe, barely there make-up and a general “je ne sais quoi” sum up that quintessential Gallic look.
Opinion
Parenting
It’s not selfish not to want kids. It’s selfish to have them
Kerri Sackville
Columnist and author
Culture
This republished classic captures the intensity of young love
First published in 1980, Beverley Farmer’s debut novel, Alone, reminds the reader how hard it was to be queer in Australia in the 1950s.
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
Traveller
Drivedrive
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Sport
As Origin hits the MCG, rugby league is growing faster in Victoria than in any other state
As State of Origin II draws tourists and eyeballs to the MCG on Wednesday, Victoria’s rugby league clubs are the fastest growing across the country as men and women of all ages embrace the sport.
Four Points
AFL 2024
Hinkley’s still standing … for now; and why the Cats have more woes than Tomahawk
Port’s support for their coach is likely to run out if the players continue in their current form, while Geelong and Melbourne have serious problems in the middle of the ground.
Afghanistan trigger a cricket earthquake, put Australia’s cup campaign on the ropes
Australia’s first loss of the T20 World Cup and their first ever to Afghanistan puts them at risk of early elimination; even if they beat India in their next game they won’t be guaranteed a place in the semi-finals.
Steven May fined over ‘disgraceful’ staging act; Brad Scott’s Bombers stay on alert as threats loom
Steven May was outstanding in the Demons’ three-point win over North Melbourne on Saturday night, holding Nick Larkey goalless, but he came under fire over a third-quarter incident.
Racehorse owners boss slams Racing Victoria’s appointment of its new chair
Jonathan Munz says Racing Victoria needs to make urgent changes, or it will face action from the industry.
The 2022 floods destroyed the Shepparton Swans’ facilities. The AFL stepped in so they could keep playing
The AFL has poured millions of dollars into local community clubs across the country to help them recover from extreme weather events driven by the impacts of climate change.
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Wimbledon
Tomljanovic optimistic ahead of Wimbledon despite falling short in Birmingham
The Australian will head to Wimbledon – where she is a dual quarter-finalist – hungry for success after a run to the final at the Birmingham Classic.
Have Your Say
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.
