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Assange saga
Julian Assange strikes plea deal with US, flies out of UK
The WikiLeaks founder will plead guilty to a felony charge in a deal with the US Justice Department that has allowed him to walk free from prison.
‘Julian is free’: Assange’s wife thanks supporters
The wife of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and a number of Australian politicians are celebrating the news of Assange’s freedom.
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Tragedy
Tragedy in Broadmeadows: Four found dead in home
Police are probing whether four people, including a teenage boy, died of a drug overdose.
Opinion
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
What most Israelis hope will happen to Netanyahu when the war is over
More Israelis would vote for a man who’s not even in parliament if an election were held today, according to a poll published on Friday.
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Political and international editor
RSV surge linked to rise in childhood asthma cases
Cat Irvine believes her son, Parker, developed asthma as a result of multiple infections. The five-year-old now carries an asthma puffer with him at all times.
My suburb still doesn’t have a rail connection – and that’s how we like it
My suburb’s luminaries were regularly seen picking up their milk supplies in their Rolls-Royces, while locals told the time by spotting a tycoon in his private helicopter.
World’s best airline named as Qantas hits new low in rankings
Qantas has continued to fall in the top 100 rankings at the annual World Airline Awards, dropping out of the top 20.
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World markets
Nvidia’s $646B wipeout: How the AI bubble burst
Nvidia briefly became the world’s most valuable company last week, but is now in correction territory after an historic slump.
Analysis
Climate policy
How Labor convinced ex-Liberal treasurer to take key climate job
Matt Kean’s appointment to head the Climate Change Authority has outraged federal Liberals and Nationals, who believe one of their own has joined the enemy.
ABC chair Kim Williams finally loses control
The media maestro is never out of his depth. But then he was appointed chair of the national broadcaster and the deluge started.
Australia’s fate in Bangladesh’s hands against Afghanistan
Australia’s World Cup hopes hang by the finest of threads, with the outcome of Bangladesh’s match against Afghanistan to determine their fate. Follow live.
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AFL 2024
Claws for concern: Geelong’s defence is leaky, but that’s not Tom Stewart’s fault
Champion Cat Tom Stewart is being targeted by opposition teams, as per usual. But his teammates aren’t supporting him as they should.
Italy deny Croatia Euro progression with dramatic late equaliser
Croatia face a nervous wait at the Euros after Mattia Zaccagni cancelled out Luka Modric’s star turn, while Spain’s win over Albania means England advance.
Diesel spill floods Melbourne CBD high-rise tower
More than 100 litres of diesel fuel flooded corridors and dripped through ceilings on Tuesday morning.
Analysis
Nuclear energy
Going nuclear: Facts and fictions of Dutton’s claims on Australia’s energy future
Will the government’s renewables plan cost $1 trillion? Is nuclear energy cheaper? Can a reactor be up and running by 2037? We answer the nuclear debate’s biggest questions.
US woman accused of attempting to drown 3-year-old Palestinian-American girl
Police said the suspect made racially motivated statements.
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Drug reform
‘Every parent’s nightmare’: Pill-testing trial confirmed for Victoria over summer
After a spate of overdoses at music festivals, state cabinet has approved a push from Premier Jacinta Allan to trial pill testing.
Massive towers are planned for this suburb. The local council says it was shut out
A mayor in Melbourne’s east says her council only learnt that the planning minister had approved a huge development project when staff saw a news report.
Victoria
Jury’s motive query in missing campers murder trial
Jurors in the trial of accused double murderer Gregory Lynn have asked the judge what happens if they can’t reach a unanimous verdict.
Victorian detective jailed for intercourse with sex crime victim
John Melhuish, then a Victoria Police sex crimes detective, met the woman while investigating her former partner, who had subjected her to years of abuse.
Exclusive
Victoria Police conduct
Victoria Police told to reinstate officer who questioned women-only gym sessions
Detective Senior Constable Brad McPherson was told not to come to work after questioning a trial of women-only gym sessions at the force’s training academy.
Judge lashes Xavier College’s ‘troubling’ conduct in school abuse claim
The religious order that runs Catholic boys’ school Xavier College is facing a multimillion-dollar lawsuit after a Supreme Court judge overturned a settlement struck to compensate the victim of a “serial recidivist paedophile”.
The dead-end road blocking thousands of homes and jobs
The Allan government and the City of Casey agree: the people of Melbourne’s booming south-east need more jobs closer to home. But there is one major roadblock.
Politics
Vapes to be sold behind the counter under watered-down ban
The last-minute changes have provoked the fury of pharmacists, who said they were healthcare professionals and not tobacconists.
Business
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World markets
ASX lifts as energy stocks, miners advance; Nvidia slump hurts Wall Street
The ASX has opened in the green, led by energy stocks and the mining heavyweights, even after further losses by AI giant Nvidia weighed on the US sharemarket.
World
Princess Anne in hospital after suspected injury from horse
King Charles’ sister, 73, suffered minor wounds and concussion in an incident at her country residence, Buckingham Palace said.
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Property
‘Comfortable’ Canterbury house faces wrecking ball after $4.62m auction sale
Most of the potential buyers had plans to knock down and rebuild the four-bedroom home, which came with an indoor pool and sauna. It was one of 900 auctions scheduled on Saturday.
The most liveable Melbourne suburbs that buyers can no longer afford
Once considered affordable, these areas are now even further out of reach for home buyers.
Good Food
Lifestyle
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.
Culture
How Chappell Roan went from obscurity to one of pop’s biggest names
This 26-year-old musician is getting love from some of the world’s biggest stars and now has more than 23 million monthly listeners on Spotify.
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Sport
Power games: Tredrea’s radio gig puts spotlight on Hinkley’s job
Port Adelaide board member and club great Warren Tredrea’s radio appearance has added to the murmurings about Ken Hinkley’s future as coach of the club.
Analysis
ICC Men’s World Cup
A tale of two catches: Fumbled World Cup campaign heralds change
In the two games that have all but decided Australia’s fate in this Twenty20 World Cup, their fielding, bowling and batting errors were far too numerous.
T20 World Cup LIVE: Australia’s fate in Bangladesh’s hands against Afghanistan
Australia’s loss to India means their tournament hopes now rest with Bangladesh springing an upset … over the side the Australians lost to at the weekend.
Analysis
AFL 2024
Claws for concern: Geelong’s defence is leaky, but that’s not Tom Stewart’s fault
Champion Cat Tom Stewart is being targeted by opposition teams, as per usual. But his teammates aren’t supporting him as they should.
Analysis
AFL 2024
The charts that show how the umpires stopped blowing the whistle
The AFL had encouraged umpires to pay more holding-the-ball free kicks in a league directive in late May but, after an early spike, this round had the lowest average since round two.
Italy break Croatian hearts at Euros with last-kick equaliser
Croatia face a nervous wait at the Euros after Mattia Zaccagni cancelled out Luka Modric’s star turn, while Spain’s win over Albania means England advance.
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AFL 2024
Trio of premiership Pies back in the mix; Danger plans for appeal, Tomahawk consults specialists
Scott Pendlebury headlines the list of premiership Pies on the verge of a return; Tom Hawkins meets with specialists to determine the extent of his foot injury, and Patrick Dangerfield prepares for a date with the tribunal.
Have Your Say
‘Hypocritical’: Khawaja wants Australia to end Afghanistan ban, tips Warner reputation revival
Usman Khawaja believes David Warner will regain the Australian public’s love in retirement, much as Shane Warne’s image softened after his playing days
