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T20 World Cup LIVE: Australia’s hopes of securing semi-final spot hanging by a thread
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.
- by Tom Decent
Breaking
Missing campers trial
Gregory Lynn found guilty of murdering Carol Clay in missing campers case
A Supreme Court jury has found the former pilot guilty of murdering Carol Clay at their remote alpine campsite in 2020. He was found not guilty of the murder of Russell Hill.
- by Erin Pearson
Australia news LIVE: Julian Assange released from London prison ahead of US plea deal; Coalition fury as Matt Kean snubs nuclear
Follow today’s national news headlines with our live blog.
- by Josefine Ganko
Updated
World markets
ASX lifts as energy, real estate stocks rise; Nvidia slump hurts Wall Street
The ASX is trading green at lunchtime, led by energy stocks and the mining heavyweights, even after further losses by AI giant Nvidia weighed on the US sharemarket.
- by Jessica Yun
What to know before Friday’s blockbuster Biden v Trump debate
It’s been four years since the pair last shared a debate stage, and polls suggest they are virtually tied as they edge towards an election rematch in November.
- by Farrah Tomazin
What the jury wasn’t told about the missing campers case
Nine hours of former pilot Greg Lynn’s police interview, 5000 secret recordings and details about his first wife’s death were excluded from his murder trial.
- by Erin Pearson
Why WikiLeaks founder has been set free – and what happens next
Julian Assange, 52, has struck a plea deal with the United States that ends a years-long legal pursuit. So what now?
- by Angus Thompson and Millie Muroi
Updated
Tragedy
Police probe overdose link in death of four people, including teenager, in Broadmeadows
Four people, including a teenage boy, have been found dead in a home north of Melbourne in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
- by Melissa Cunningham and David Estcourt
Opinion
Competition
Apple’s future could be shaped outside the US amid $57b threat in Europe
Apple has just become the first tech giant to be accused of breaching new European competition laws designed to rein in Big Tech.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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Tragedy
Two dead, nine in hospital after mini-bus rollover near Mildura
Victoria Police said a bus travelling on the Calder Highway rolled and crashed into a tree on Tuesday morning, killing two and leaving a passenger with critical injuries.
- by Lachlan Abbott
Exclusive
Development
‘Building materials in the shape of a house’: The $800,000 home not worth $1
The Owen family are at their wit’s end trying to have a Sydney builder resolve dozens of defects on their property. Now the builder is under investigation.
- by Max Maddison
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Review
Celine Dion documentary starts slow, on its way to a cruel ending
Who is the legendary singer without her voice? It’s a possibility that echoes throughout the slightly unwieldy I Am: Celine Dion.
- by Brodie Lancaster
Former pro surfer and Pirates of the Caribbean actor killed in shark attack
Tamayo Perry is believed to be the first high-profile surfer to die from a shark attack after his death in Hawaii aged 49.
- by Mark Thiessen
Analysis
State of Origin
‘Focus on the physical’: Inside the Blues’ emotional bonding session
Roy Masters joined the NSW squad for their jersey presentation and team meeting on Monday evening.
- by Roy Masters
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.
- by Marc McGowan
Did Foo Fighters frontman David Grohl really sledge Taylor Swift?
The massive pop star appeared to hit back at a not-so-subtle dig Grohl made this week.
- by Thomas Mitchell
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 from mid next year.
- by Rachel Eddie
Diesel spill floods Melbourne CBD high-rise tower
Fire Rescue Victoria said it was called to the William Street building shortly before 8am.
- by Lachlan Abbott
Analysis
EOFY
Last-minute ways to boost your finances before EOFY
It is not too late to save on tax and boost retirement savings, but only if you act quickly.
- by John Collett
Bon appétit! We rank the best on-screen chefs
The Bear has confirmed one indisputable fact: restaurants are the best setting for onscreen drama.
- by Robert Moran
City of Sydney backs boycott of Israel, in bid to add pressure for ceasefire
The state’s wealthiest council will now review any investments and contracts with companies that might be involved in “human rights abuses in Palestine”.
- by Michael Koziol
Julian Assange strikes plea deal with US, to walk free
A court filing outlines a single criminal count of conspiring to obtain and disclose classified US national defence documents.
- by Matthew Knott
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.
- by Ciaran Fahey
Updated
World markets
$646 billion wipeout: Wall Street darling makes history with three-day horror show
Nvidia briefly became the world’s most valuable company last week, but is now in correction territory after an historic slump.
- by Ryan Vlastelica
The highly contagious virus potentially linked to 22% of childhood asthma cases
Cat Irvine believes her son, Parker, developed asthma as a result of multiple RSV infections. The five-year-old now carries an asthma puffer with him at all times.
- by Henrietta Cook
Texas woman accused of trying to drown three-year-old Palestinian-American girl
Human rights advocates have reported a rise in Islamophobia, anti-Palestinian bias and antisemitism in the US since the latest eruption of conflict in the Middle East.
- by Kanishka Singh
‘I try to emulate his game’: How tragic brother taught Martin all he knows
Jarred Martin was six years older, 30kg heavier and playing Under-20s for Canberra when he returned home to country Temora and taught his kid brother how to tackle.
- by Christian Nicolussi
Opinion
State of Origin
Billy v Madge: The real reason behind NSW coach’s ‘glass houses’ sledge
The stage is set for a frosty pre-match press conference in Melbourne. Will Maguire’s gamble in firing up his former Storm fullback be worth it?
- by Andrew Webster
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.
- by Peter Ryan
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.
- by Daniel Brettig
Delay in NDIS vote will cost $1 billion: Shorten
The Greens and Liberals joined forces in parliament on Monday to postpone the vote on the overhaul until at least August.
- by David Crowe
Analysis
Climate policy
How Labor convinced a former Liberal treasurer to take a 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.
- by David Crowe
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.
- by Stephen Brook and Kishor Napier-Raman
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US Votes 2024
How the prospect of Trump 2.0 is emboldening the Coalition on climate change
Donald Trump’s dislike of international climate agreements is well known. But climate scientists fear his return could deal a death blow to any hopes of keeping global warming to manageable levels.
- by Nick O'Malley
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.
- by Rob Harris
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.
- by Craig Platt
Victorian racing’s war of words heats up
Two of the racing industry’s key figures have gone head-to-head over the appointment of Racing Victoria’s new chair.
- by Peter Ryan
AFL Briefing
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.
- by Peter Ryan, Jon Pierik and Russell Bennett
‘I want him here with me’: Galvin’s pitch to Stefano as crunch talks loom
Rising star Lachlan Galvin has committed his future to the Wests Tigers. Now he is urging teammate Stefano Utoikamanu to do the same, with Canberra and other NRL rivals ready to pounce.
- by Dan Walsh
Updated
Drug reform
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.
- by Kieran Rooney and Rachel Eddie
Letters
Letters
Let’s use some facts to test Dutton’s nuclear claims
Readers react to Coalition claims about the benefits and costs of the introduction of nuclear power across Australia.
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Nuclear energy
Former Liberal minister’s new climate role heightens federal energy clash
A survey shows voters strongly back using subsidies to help families install solar panels, amid a wider argument about whether to embrace nuclear or renewable energy.
- by David Crowe
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.
- by Meg Watson
Opinion
Documentaries
Becoming a Celine Dion fan had nothing to do with her songs
A funny thing happened last Thursday night. I fell in love with a singer I’d always shunned.
- by Michael Ruffles
Council slams being shut out by state over plan for $1.6b tower project
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.
- by Sophie Aubrey
Coles, Myer, Ansett: In my suburb, these weren’t brands. They were our neighbours
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.
- by Jon McMillan
Anti-doping watchdog clears AFL, urges players’ hair testing results to be made public
Sport Integrity Australia warned the AFL must bolster its “intelligence capability to manage emerging threats to the game’s integrity” through illicit drugs, but found the program highlighted by Andrew Wilkie was not against anti-doping rules.
- by Michael Gleeson
Labor MP considers legal action over Lidia Thorpe social media post
Marion Scrymgour accused Thorpe of using parliamentary privilege to attack other Aboriginal women she perceived as her political foes.
- by Angus Thompson
Updated
A-League Men
Davila dumped from contract after facing court over A-League betting ring
Macarthur FC have mutually terminated the contract of skipper Ulises Davila, hours after he fronted court over being the alleged ringleader in a spot-fixing operation.
- by Vince Rugari
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.
- by Paul Sakkal and Natassia Chrysanthos
Updated
World markets
Rate hike fears hit ASX, ResMed shares slump
The Australian sharemarket fell as investors sold energy and healthcare stocks over fresh fears figures to be released this week may show an uptick in inflation.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey
Herald and Age journalist Michael Idato wins prestigious gong at LA Press Club Awards
The culture editor-at-large also came second place in the coveted print journalist of the year category, an award he won last year.
- by Nell Geraets
‘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
- by Daniel Brettig
As it happened: Grocery stores face billion-dollar fines; Nuclear energy debate dominates return of parliament
Read about the day’s national news headlines in our blog.
- by Rachael Dexter and Josefine Ganko
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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.
- by Cameron Houston
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.
- by Emily Woods
Incoming governor-general set to receive annual salary of $709,000
Proposed legislation to amend Sam Mostyn’s salary says it was calculated to “moderately exceed” the five-year average salary of High Court Chief Justice Stephen Gageler.
- by Olivia Ireland
Analysis
Nuclear energy
Nuclear debate is getting heated, but whose energy plan stacks up?
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.
- by Mike Foley
All-Stars cricket promoter says Warnie’s death left him helpless as businesses went under
Professional poker player Raj Ramakrishnan once rubbed shoulders with cricket’s elite but now faces allegations he engaged in tax fraud and owes the ATO $14 million.
- by Sarah Danckert
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.
- by Jon Pierik
Heat deaths in Mecca shine light on underworld pilgrim industry
More than 1000 deaths in Saudi Arabia have put a spotlight on an underworld of illicit tour operators who profit off people desperate to meet their religious duty.
- by Emad Mekay and Vivian Nereim
City of Melbourne sells rubbish services for $110 million to Cleanaway
Lord Mayor Sally Capp, in her final week in the role, said the ASX-listed Cleanaway would also redevelop the city’s waste-transfer facility in North Melbourne.
- by Cara Waters
Opinion
Trains
High-speed trains are no silver bullet, but they could help shift house prices
A business case cannot be made for bullet trains in Australia, but faster rail connections in and around Sydney and Melbourne would be a winner for decentralisation.
- by Millie Muroi
Chinese dissident recalls secretive jet-ski escape across the Yellow Sea
Kwon Pyong escaped China on a jet-ski last summer. He strapped five fuel barrels to his craft, and brought five water bottles and five sandwiches for the dash across the sea.
- by John Yoon
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.
- by Erin Pearson
Rapture and fearlessness collide in this journey across the centuries
Visiting cellist Nicolas Altstaedt’s “genius for unusual programming” was on full display at this vibrant performance with the ACO.
- by Tony Way
Footage captures teen stumbling in Tenerife nightclub before he vanished
Jay Slater, 19, has been missing on a Spanish island for a week. He was last heard from during a phone call in which he told a friend he was injured and thirsty.
- by Albert Tait