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A lockdown project and a fallen tree: Gregory Lynn’s sliding doors moments
If Gregory Lynn had not kept bees or if a road that crossed the Wonnangatta River was not blocked on the fateful evening, a cool-headed pilot might have got away with murder.
Teachers slam their own union over ‘outrageous’ phonics stance
The powerful Australian Education Union faces internal dissent over its opposition to Victoria’s mandate for public schools to introduce structured phonics.
What the jury wasn’t told about the missing campers case
Five hours of former pilot Gregory Lynn’s police interview, 5000 secret recordings and details about his first wife’s death were excluded from his murder trial.
Julian Assange plea deal criticised, celebrated by US political world
Former Republican vice president Mike Pence said the plea deal was a “miscarriage of justice”, while candidate and conspiracy theorist Robert F Kennedy jr said he was “overjoyed”.
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The three words that led to freedom for Julian Assange
After numerous plot twists, the high stakes hide-and-seek game is coming to a dramatic conclusion, with both Julian Assange and the US getting what they need.
Opinion
Opinion
Julian Assange and I once campaigned to save the Fitzroy Pool. Now my old friend is coming home
I’ve known Julian for three decades. For nearly half that time, he has been denied his freedom. That he will finally be able to come home and spend time with his wife and young children, is almost overwhelming.
Suelette Dreyfus
Senior lecturer
Opinion
Tips & advice
Airbnb is not what it was. Here’s why I haven’t used it in years
I was an early adopter not just because of its convenience, but also for its connection to local life. But then it began to change.
Ben Groundwater
Travel writer
The Tuck gives our senator in Canberra goosebumps
Senator Ralph Babet was thrilled to be centre stage in the presence of US pundit Tucker Carlson.
Star missing from blockbuster musical for two weeks, fans ‘disappointed’
Star soprano Sarah Brightman has not performed for two weeks, leaving fans who travelled hundreds of kilometres disappointed.
Junior football league investigates after teenage boy allegedly clashes with umpire
The incident has served as a wake-up call about the safety of umpires in community football.
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NBA
Here’s Johnny! How a kid from Clifton Hill rose to the NBA draft
He comes from a family of sporting high achievers and is poised to become an instant millionaire this week.
Money Talks
Essendon Bombers
Jake says he’s not fussed, but should Essendon make Stringer wait?
Matchwinning Bombers forward Jake Stringer is continuing to wait for a contract extension as he displays some of the best form of his enigmatic career.
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Healthcare
Elective surgery waiting lists to balloon as health budget cuts bite
With the Victorian government demanding savings from hospitals, some doctors have been told their contracts won’t be renewed.
The suburbs where property owners are selling at a loss
Property owners in Melbourne are the most likely to sell at a loss of anywhere in Australia except the Northern Territory, and experts blame the weak market.
‘Stupid error of judgement’: Labour candidate sacked for betting against himself to win
Kevin Craig said he had intended to give “any winnings to local charities” when he made the bet a few weeks ago “when I thought I would never win this seat”.
I’m very well-paid, but totally burnt out. What should I do?
You are not alone; 44 per cent of Australian workers are dealing with burnout, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.
Three senior Seven executives fall in mass redundancies
The departure of three senior staff, including the chief revenue officer Kurt Burnette, represents a major overhaul of Seven West’s operations, just two months into new boss Jeff Howard’s reign.
Fish fights, hot woks and a chipped tooth: That’s what Hong Kong street food is all about
The amateurs pair up to run dai pai dong stalls, serving authentic Australian reality television food to the Hong Kong locals.
Victoria
‘Relieved and devastated’: Hill and Clay families’ joint statement
The families of Russell Hill and Carol Clay released a statement on Tuesday after the verdict in Gregory Lynn’s murder trial. The Age has published it in full.
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Tragedy
Broadmeadows deaths cause ‘could be anything’ as police probe overdose link
Later on Tuesday, another life was lost nearby in the same suburb. Police have already arrested a man over that separate incident.
Pill testing to become permanent in Victoria
A mobile site will be launched from December and visit up to 10 festivals across two summers, and a fixed site in a club district in Melbourne will open in the middle of next year.
Six thousand litres of diesel floods Melbourne high-rise tower
Diesel fuel dripped through ceilings at the 15 William Street building in the CBD on Tuesday.
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.
Politics
Analysis
Assange saga
The campaign to free Assange is over. The public argument about him is not
The dramatic final moment in the campaign to free the WikiLeaks founder will divide opinion just as much as every other phase in his remarkable life.
Business
ASX set to drop; Nvidia rebound boosts Wall Street
A rebound for Nvidia is helping keep US indexes close to their records, but the Australian sharemarket is set to start the session in the red.
Opinion
Competition
Apple’s future could be shaped outside the US amid $57b threat in Europe
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
World
He stole $US400,000 from his boss and killed him to conceal the crime
Days after the body of a successful tech entrepreneur was found dismembered in his apartment, his former personal assistant made a series of unsettling web searches.
Opinion
Alarms will be sounding at Qantas, but not in the cockpit
David Evans
Former Qantas captain
I’m relieved for Julian Assange. I’m also deeply concerned
Peter Greste
Author, journalist and academic
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‘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.
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Lifestyle
A plant-based diet is good for your health. But there’s one exception
New research shows that not all plant-based diets are the same.
Culture
Did Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl really sledge Taylor Swift?
The pop megastar appeared to hit back at a not-so-subtle dig Dave Grohl made at the weekend.
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AFL 2024
Jake says he’s not fussed, but should Essendon make Stringer wait?
Matchwinning Bombers forward Jake Stringer is continuing to wait for a contract extension as he displays some of the best form of his enigmatic career.
Australia dumped from T20 World Cup but Afghanistan’s tactics under scrutiny
After losing to India, Australia missed the semi-finals when Bangladesh lost to Afghanistan in dramatic and controversial circumstances.
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‘The hardest thing’: Petracca reflects on profound impact on family
Injured Melbourne star Christian Petracca has opened up about one of the most “traumatic” experiences of his life.
‘Knows how to deal with it’: Dokic backs Demon amid rising pressure at Wimbledon
Former Australian tennis star Jelena Dokic believes Alex de Minaur belongs among the top four contenders for the Wimbledon men’s singles title.
NBA draft
NBA
Here’s Johnny! How a kid from Clifton Hill rose to the NBA draft
He comes from a family of sporting high achievers and is poised to become an instant millionaire this week.
Junior football league investigates after teenage boy allegedly clashes with umpire
The incident has served as a wake-up call about the safety of umpires in community football.
Eye to the future: AFL clubs expected to be able to trade two years of picks
Clubs will be allowed to trade draft picks two years in advance under mooted AFL changes that could come in as soon as this year, while trading salary-cap space for draft picks is also on the agenda.
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‘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
