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The Missing Campers Trial podcast follows the case of Russell Hill and Carol Clay, and convicted murderer Gregory Lynn.
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Assange saga
‘Julian needs time to recover’: Assange’s wife speaks of his release; ‘You saved my life’: First words to Albanese
Julian Assange’s wife, Stella Assange, has requested that her husband and family be granted privacy as the WikiLeaks founder gets used to his newfound freedom. Follow our live coverage.
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LoadingAssange’s defiant salute on return as wife asks for time to recover
Stella Assange says her husband needs time to recover but also signalled the start of a campaign for a presidential pardon.
Analysis
Julian Assange
The dark footnote in the history of tiny island where WikiLeaks founder was freed
After 14 years, the many twists and turns of Julian Assange’s legal woes were finally decided on Saipan – a little-known Pacific island.
A month ago, nurses emphatically rejected a pay deal. They have said yes to a new offer
It ends eight months of tense negotiations between their union and the state government.
August rate rise on RBA agenda after inflation increases
Even though prices fell in May, overall inflation has lifted to a six-month high of 4 per cent. Mortgage holders face a nervous wait for the Reserve Bank’s next meeting.
Live
State of Origin
NSW trounce Queensland 38-18 at the MCG and force Origin decider
The NSW Blues have kept this year’s series alive after beating Queensland 38-18 in front of 90,000 spectators at the MCG
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LoadingA bit of (legal) biff, tries and a shock result: 90,000 fans treated to an Origin stunner at the MCG
The NSW Blues turned it on with a dominant first-half performance en route to another MCG win in front of another huge crowd on Wednesday night.
Chammas at the MCG
NRL
Moses floored Maroons prop three seconds into the game. It was the start of a masterclass
The incident signalled the intention of the Blues, who steamrolled the Queenslanders in a dominant opening to the match.
It closed twice and was reborn. How Melbourne’s first laneway bar was resurrected
When this place closed, it was the end of an era. It has since been reborn in replica form, with every detail perfectly preserved – but one thing is different.
‘How has this become a thing?’: Navigating sex after divorce
Grey divorce is on the rise, with an increasing number of divorcees dating again, sometimes after decades of being out of the game.
Claire’s 70th birthday present? Driving utes into a war zone
Claire and her two sons cruised from London through Germany and Poland. The mood changed considerably as they showed their paperwork while crossing Ukraine’s border.
Opinion
City life
The school gate and pubs aren’t cutting it. Late night libraries are the answer
Melbourne needs more “third places”. After 6pm, the library should say “laptops away” and turn the space into a community hub.
Simon Taylor
Comedian and author
Opinion
Social media
Here’s what my teens say about a social media ban: Bruh, let them try
Teenagers by nature strive to find a way to engage in whatever their parents try to ban. They’re not pet dogs. They will get over fences.
Sonia Orchard
Author
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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.
The Lynn Verdicts
Updated
Lynn took a sip of water and stared straight ahead. The verdict was delivered
A Supreme Court jury has found former pilot Gregory Lynn guilty of murdering Carol Clay at a remote campsite in 2020. He was found not guilty of the murder of Russell Hill.
‘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.
Victoria
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Healthcare
Hiring freeze, stationery cuts: Hospital chief’s warning over ‘challenging’ budget
Western Health has imposed a hiring freeze, cut back elective surgery and told staff to look for other savings as it grapples with state government budget cuts.
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Water
Who owns a river? Bitter feud over High Country farmer’s green power plan
A cattle station owner’s plan to build a hydroelectric power station on his property raises broader questions about land and water use, and the responsibility of authorities to take cultural values into account in granting permits for projects.
Port Phillip Prison to close as new Lara centre opens
The new Western Plains facility won’t start receiving prisoners until mid-2025, two-and-a-half years after major works were completed.
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.
Updated
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.
Politics
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Albanese suspends Labor MP from caucus for crossing floor on Palestine vote
The Greens are planning another motion that will test Labor’s unity over the war in Gaza.
Business
Major record labels sue AI music generators
Major record companies, including the Sony, Universal and Warner conglomerates, sued two digital music generation companies on Monday, accusing them of using copyrighted sounds and songs to train the artificial intelligence that powers their businesses.
Opinion
Government debt
Macron’s snap election could trigger the next debt crisis
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Opinion
Casinos
The ex-poker player who played a winning hand to get Star’s top job
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
World
Ruling forces ultra-Orthodox into Israeli military after decades exempt
The long-standing exemptions had begun to grate on Israel’s Jewish majority, especially after the deaths of hundreds of soldiers in Gaza.
Opinion
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Property
Melbourne 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.
‘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.
Good Food
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
Country pop has taken over the charts – good god, why?
Genuine musical superstars – exceptional voices, charismatic presences, excellent lyricists – have been dulled and flattened, their voices muted and their lyrics uninspired.
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Sport
‘You can’t tackle someone like that’: Concussion expert takes aim at Dangerfield call
A leading concussion expert has hit out at the AFL tribunal’s decision to overturn Patrick Dangerfield’s one-match suspension, but the coach trying to stop the Cats captain this week agreed with the call.
Live
State of Origin
State of Origin II: Blues blitz sets up Suncorp decider after MCG demolition
NSW skipped to a record 34-0 halftime lead as Queensland were dismantled in emphatic fashion at the MCG.
Postecoglou lures A-League double act to join Tottenham staff
Nick Montgomery and Sergio Raimundo, who guided the Central Coast Mariners to last year’s A-League title, have become Ange Postecoglou’s newest understudies at the Premier League club.
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.
Australia’s 20 most memorable Olympic moments
Freeman or Thorpe? Rugby sevens gold or water polo glory? We take a walk down memory lane and select 20 unforgettable Australian Olympic moments.
Next stop for the Socceroos on road to 2026? It could be North Korea
Australia’s path to the World Cup will become clearer on Thursday - and there’s a one-in-three chance their next away trip will be to Pyongyang.
Chammas at the MCG
State of Origin
Moses floored Maroons prop three seconds into the game. It was the start of a masterclass
The incident signalled the intention of the Blues, who steamrolled the Queenslanders in a dominant opening to the match.
Have Your Say
Is Stringer a million-dollar player? Why enigmatic Bomber’s happy to delay contract talks
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.
