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Analysis
US Votes 2024
Democrats with no shortage of replacement options after Biden’s unmitigated disaster
With the eyes of the world watching – and many for the first time since the campaign began in earnest – America’s oldest-ever president failed to meet the moment.
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Hospitals
Secret recording reveals sense of budget crisis in Victorian hospitals
Bed and ward closures, reducing elective surgery, cancelling breast screenings and even closing special-care cots were all discussed as possibilities to save money.
Editorial
Healthcare
Funding squeeze will be critical blow to state’s ailing health system
Dire consequences are inevitable when the healthcare system is undermined and neglected by politicians tasked with spending public money.
The Age's View
Editorial
When uni goes back, Renee won’t be there. She’s been banned for protesting
More students at Melbourne universities are waiting to see if they will cop “draconian” penalties such as expulsion over pro-Palestine protests on campus.
‘I haven’t behaved well’: Watch camper killer Greg Lynn’s police interview
Gregory Lynn sits wrapped in a blanket, his glasses perched on the end of his nose. He’s leading police through how he says campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay died.
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Private schools
‘Venomous toxic and backstabbing’: Women leave elite school alumni council, slamming ‘old boys’ way’
A feud over a commemorative book is the latest example of a bitter dispute in the alumni group of one of Melbourne’s most expensive schools.
Demons lament another goalless last quarter; Lions keep on surging
The Brisbane Lions just keep on coming, winning a thriller on Friday night against Melbourne. A costly free kick against Demon Alex Neal-Bullen resulted in the winning goal from Hugh McCluggage, who slotted home a beauty.
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Media & marketing
Job cuts prompt anger and threat of industrial action at Nine
Executives from Nine’s broadcast, publishing and radio divisions are discussing the extent of cuts with staff as the company seeks $30 million in savings.
Karen Read’s fans say she didn’t kill her boyfriend. She says it is a police cover-up
What happened the night police officer John O’Keefe was killed has torn up a sleepy town near Boston and spawned a vast network of amateur sleuths.
How worried should we really be about mercury in canned tuna?
What experts want you to know before you crack open your next can.
Ahead of the Tour de France, here are the cycling shows you should watch
There are some gripping shows to catch before the world’s two biggest cycling races for male and female cyclists.
The Olympic swimmer who chases a rubber chicken in the pool
You’ve heard of greyhounds chasing fake rabbits around a racetrack. Wait until you see how Matt Temple has been training for the Olympics in Paris.
Doilies be damned, this ain’t your grandma’s crochet
Textile artist Luise Elsing returned to crochet after nearly 50 years - instantly she was hooked.
Opinion
Tripologist
Tripologist: What should be on my itinerary for a Northern Lights trip?
Throughout November, Spitsbergen in Norway has zero hours of sunlight but this gives you a good chance of seeing the Northern Lights.
Michael Gebicki
The Tripologist
Is Adam Liaw’s easy cheesy garlic bread the best thing you’ll eat all month? You better brie-lieve it
Why settle for ordinary garlic bread when a few slices of brie and a drizzle of honey can turn it into something truly special?
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Opinion
US election
Trump monstered Biden. The Democrats can’t win with Joe
Bruce Wolpe
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Analysis
Crime scene to court: Why the jury didn’t buy Greg Lynn’s story
Six men and six women of the jury heard two versions of the events that led to the deaths of Russell Hill and Carol Clay. They agreed there was a third version.
Lunch With
He’s shaped how Australians dress for 50 years. And he’s far from done
Steve Bennett, who founded Country Road in 1974, has been called “Australia’s Ralph Lauren”. Some of his most iconic work is probably in your closet.
Victoria
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Victoria Police
The sobering-up centre refused to help a man. He was then killed by a car
A man was hit by a car and killed in Wyndham Vale after a police request for help from the state’s new sobering-up program was rejected.
Updated
Public transport
Trains, roads and now trams: Operator to take over last part of Melbourne’s travel network
The state government says the new contract includes strict benchmarks, but user advocates say it’s up to the government to deliver the network’s most pressing upgrades.
Former partner found guilty of murdering Maryam Hamka will face assault charges
A jury has found Toby Loughnane guilty of murdering girlfriend Maryam Hamka at his Brighton home before burying her body in a shallow grave.
‘We will have to stop’: Hospital boss warns of changes, tells staff to turn lights off amid money crunch
Workers at three major Melbourne hospitals have been told that simple things can save money, as Alfred Health reviews costs in a desperate bid to cut spending.
Airport prepares fight after mediator backs skyrail for Tullamarine
An underground station should not be built at Melbourne Airport unless the airport operators show it makes commercial sense, a federal report has found.
AFL 2024
The Scoop
The 36 hours that convinced this former fast bowler to play his footy on the Gold Coast, not in Melbourne
Zak Evans has the best figures of 5-33 for the Melbourne Renegades, but now the former fast bowler is walking away from cricket to link up with Damien Hardwick’s side on the Gold Coast.
AFL teams and tips: Hawks leave out Breust; Kangas lose Wardlaw to concussion
A full round of AFL footy is back after the mid-season bye period. See the selected teams as they’re announced for round 16 and what the expert tipsters think.
Politics
Albanese tears up over alleged threats to family
An alleged teenaged terrorist is said to have vowed to behead a Labor politician and professed admiration for the Christchurch mass killer.
Business
Analysis
AI
‘Jensanity’: The party animal who is now one of the world’s richest people
Jensen Huang co-founded Nvidia in 1991, in a Denny’s fast food restaurant where he once washed dishes. Now he is racing up the world’s richest people list.
James Titcomb
World
‘Really disappointing’: Panic in Democratic ranks after Biden’s nightmare debate
It took only minutes for the debate to descend into a nightmare for Democrats as the president tried to persuade Americans he’s capable of a second term.
Opinion
Watching Biden v Trump? Don’t pass the popcorn, pass the sick bag
Nick Bryant
Journalist and author
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Property
How to turn your $2000 tax cut into $28,000
Workers will have extra cash in their pay packets from next week, but beware the siren song of “lifestyle creep”.
How to buy a one euro house in some of the world’s most gorgeous locations
Is Aussie property giving you the pip? Don’t get mad, get on a plane.
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Lifestyle
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Wellbeing
The misconception that could change the way we look at mental health
A new study highlights that the presence of illness does not mean an absence of wellbeing.
Culture
Long before streaming, video stores offered happiness for hire
Youth groups were too holy, malls too expensive and skate parks too unpredictable when I was growing up. Thank goodness I had somewhere else to get my dopamine hit.
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Sport
‘Game was there for the taking’: Dees lament goalless last quarter; Lions keep on surging
The Brisbane Lions just keep on coming, tonight winning a thriller against Melbourne. A costly free kick against Demon Alex Neal-Bullen resulted in the winning goal from Hugh McCluggage, who slotted home a beauty from the boundary.
The Olympic swimmer who chases a rubber chicken in the pool
You’ve heard of greyhounds chasing fake rabbits around a racetrack. Wait until you see how Matt Temple has been training for the Olympics in Paris.
Exclusive
Test cricket
At arm’s length: MCC members pay the price for Lord’s Bairstow fracas
Marylebone Cricket Club are custodians of cricket’s laws and CEO Guy Lavender says the Australians did nothing wrong despite the outcry over Jonny Bairstow’s stumping.
‘I’m ready to get off the big screen’: Giddey grapples with prime Boomers role and new start with Bulls
Josh Giddey is looking forward to again taking the court for the Australian Boomers but he admits he is ready to get out of the spotlight after a torrid NBA season.
‘It’s Netflix – it’s got to be drama’: Australian star speaks out on rivalry ahead of Tour de France
Jai Hindley headlines the group of six Australians who will start the 111th Tour de France on Saturday – a race defending champion Jonas Vingegaard enters on the back of a death-defying crash.
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Voss slams ‘ridiculous’ commentary over Walsh; Bontempelli an ‘above 50 per cent’ chance to play
Michael Voss defends Sam Walsh after the star Blues midfielder was subject to “ridiculous” commentary over a dangerous tackle. Meanwhile, Marcus Bontempelli is “pretty optimistic” he will be fit to play for the Western Bulldogs this weekend.
The Scoop
AFL 2024
The 36 hours that convinced this former fast bowler to play his footy on the Gold Coast, not in Melbourne
Zak Evans has the best figures of 5-33 for the Melbourne Renegades, but now the former fast bowler is walking away from cricket to link up with Damien Hardwick’s side on the Gold Coast.
Have Your Say
It’s not personal, but the Crows must make tough call on Walker’s future
The Crows should stare down Walker’s threats and inform him that this season will be his last at their club. But that would require the club to find a ruthless edge that it does not presently have.
Kane Cornes
AFL columnist
