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It’s the second-most common cause of stroke in women under 40: The sex act that can kill
Pressure not to be vanilla in sex, and porn influencers, are among reasons more than half of young people have participated, risking their lives.
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Foreign relations
Don’t shut down families of Aussies in trouble overseas, high-profile former prisoners warn
Kylie Moore-Gilbert, Cheng Lei and Sean Turnell have successfully lobbied for a Senate inquiry into how the government manages cases of citizens wrongfully held in government prisons or as hostages.
Shorten ‘doesn’t believe’ PM would have asked rogue senator Payman to resign
Political reporters at The Age confirmed with two sources that the PM told Payman she should think about whether it was appropriate to continue holding the seat.
‘A king above the law’: Landmark ruling protects Trump from prosecution
The stunning ruling is a victory for Trump, at a time when Biden’s bid for re-election has been thrown into doubt after his dismal debate performance.
Jordan Thompson’s smirk suggested it couldn’t get any worse. He made sure it didn’t
Jordan Thompson and Aleks Vukic won epic five-set battles on Wimbledon’s opening day, while Daria Saville cruised through, but it was not all good news for Australian tennis.
‘It gives me a huge edge’: Why new, improved Demon is feared ahead of Wimbledon
Alex de Minaur enters this year’s Wimbledon championships as the No.9 seed and with genuine title aspirations after an extraordinary 20-month surge up the rankings.
From the leading hope to the debutants: Your guide to Australia’s 14 Wimbledon contenders
Fourteen Australians – 11 men and three women – will compete at Wimbledon in 2024, spearheaded by top-tenner Alex de Minaur and dual quarter-finalist Ajla Tomljanovic.
Opinion
Life in the ’burbs
My suburb once had 98 pubs. These days, you’re more likely to bump into a ‘nana trolley’
With a “pub on every corner” during the gold rush, my neighbourhood is now a source of amusement for suburban workmates.
Ella Hamilton
Contributor
First timers and indie publishers dominate Miles Franklin shortlist
This year’s shortlist is a celebration of innovation and diversity in Australian fiction.
It’s not like Melbourne! Cooper Cronk’s very Sydney property ding-dong
The former Melbourne Storm star has been in a property tussle a long way from his former Richmond bachelor pad.
Stinky Seine: Where fish go to die and Olympics poo protests are born
How has a river carrying so much harmful bacteria that swimming in it has been illegal for a century become an official swimming venue at the 2024 Olympics?
Opinion
Tips & advice
I ruined one of the world’s greatest drives with an embarrassing mistake
The hapless, befuddled tourist act doesn’t always work. But it does give you a fighting chance in scenarios where, on home turf, you might not have a prayer.
David Whitley
Travel writer
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Forget ‘the Paris end’, the top of Collins Street is becoming a high-end Latin American hotspot
Peru-born chef Alejandro Saravia recently opened Latin American restaurant Morena in Sydney. Now, he’s bringing the brand home to Melbourne – with some twists.
Meet the breakthrough artists defining a new generation of pop
Pop music seems to have lost a lot of its energy recently, but a new generation of artists are filling the void by releasing songs that are both catchy and candid.
How ‘smell training’ can rejuvenate your brain and fight off depression
When our noses lose their sharpness, our mental health often suffers too.
Victoria
An Indigenous man died slowly in his cell. A coroner says the prison could have prevented it
Aunty Donnis Kerr says the death of her 32-year-old son, Joshua, is another example of authorities failing to act to prevent the deaths of Indigenous people in custody.
Catholic school community mourns after Melbourne teacher’s fatal fall
The semi-retired school teacher and former principal was collecting balls from a school roof in the city’s west when he fell.
Build it and they’ll keep coming: The playground that kids asked for
A Melbourne council keen to redevelop a beloved adventure playground ran consultation workshops with kids. Here’s what the youngsters asked for.
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Biodiversity
‘Ten years of hell’: How Victoria’s most vulnerable habitat has been trashed
Thirty-six conservation areas in Melbourne’s growth corridor contain some of the last intact grasslands in Australia, but just three are in good health.
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Victorian budget
Births, Deaths and Marriages Registry making millions from hiking fees twice in two years
Treasurer Tim Pallas has held discussions with private firms to gauge their interest in running some of the agency’s services.
AFL 2024
Analysis
Magpies try one great escape too many; Hawks back in the box office
Craig McRae’s team has pulled off a number of death-defying comebacks, but on Saturday its luck ran out. Meanwhile, the Hawks are now among the league’s greatest showmen.
Four Points
Dons sit in top four, but here’s why their issues go far beyond a few controversial umpiring calls
Umpiring decisions went against Essendon in the loss to Geelong, but coach Brad Scott seemed rightly less interested in what the umpires did or didn’t do than what his players didn’t do.
Politics
Interactive
Income tax
Stage 3 tax cuts calculator: See how much money you’ll get back
The stage 3 tax cuts take effect today. Here’s how much you’ll get back.
Business
Updated
World markets
ASX set to slide; Wall Street mixed, French markets rise
US stocks drifted to a mixed finish, and yields jumped in the bond market as elections continue to drive swings in financial markets worldwide.
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Why the world fears four more years of Trump
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
World
The Greek islands have it all - but it’s not all bliss at the height of summer
With remote spots, difficult-to-reach coves and stunning headlands, the Greek islands have it all – but at the height of European summer, it’s not all bliss.
Opinion
Just don’t call him a hero. Assange’s recklessness may have cost lives
George Brandis
Former high commissioner to the UK and federal attorney-general
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Property
Architect-designed Hawthorn stunner that used ‘every bit of space’ fetches $7m
A local downsizer bought a brand-new home in the Grace Park Estate with floor-to-ceiling windows, beating two other bidders.
Why downlights are making you colder and your split system less effective
Ever felt like the air-conditioner only pushes around cold air in winter? It may take climbing up into the attic and having a look around to find out why that is.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Does having people over make you anxious? Here’s how to overcome it
Hosting a dinner or party should be fun, not overwhelming. Here’s how to have a great time without sweating the small stuff.
Culture
What can a cat teach us about art – and the afterlife?
In a new exhibition – which features tours led by a cat named Kovu – artist Candice Lin explores a non-human view of the world.
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Sport
‘It gives me a huge edge’: Why new, improved Demon is feared ahead of Wimbledon
Alex de Minaur enters this year’s Wimbledon championships as the No.9 seed and with genuine title aspirations after an extraordinary 20-month surge up the rankings.
Jordan Thompson lost the first two sets, smirked and launched an epic comeback
Jordan Thompson and Aleks Vukic won epic five-set battles on Wimbledon’s opening day, while Daria Saville cruised through, but it was not all good news for Australian tennis.
Analysis
AFL 2024
How the AFL review became an orgy of club self-interest
There have been some sober, intelligent suggestions on potential changes to the AFL competition, but certain issues have been dominated by self-interest, point-scoring and whingeing.
‘Nothing short of farcical’: Matildas alumni at war over FA’s history U-turn
A longstanding dispute within the women’s soccer community in Australia has erupted after a decision which strips Julie Dolan of her status as the Matildas’ first captain.
Analysis
AFL 2024
Magpies try one great escape too many; Hawks back in the box office
Craig McRae’s team has pulled off a number of death-defying comebacks, but on Saturday its luck ran out. Meanwhile, the Hawks are now among the league’s greatest showmen.
Need for speed: With Father Time and Paris approaching, Boomer handover begins
Veterans Patty Mills and Joe Ingles are pushing hard to make the final Olympics squad, but it’s the next generation of stars who will determine how far the team can go in Paris.
‘A political statement to be there’: Palestinian athletes aiming for Olympics in shadow of war
For Palestinian athletes, Paris 2024 is the most important Olympics since Palestine was allowed to compete. As conflict rages in Gaza, they feel the weight of their people’s plight.
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From the leading hope to the debutants: Your guide to Australia’s 14 Wimbledon contenders
Fourteen Australians – 11 men and three women – will compete at Wimbledon in 2024, spearheaded by top-tenner Alex de Minaur and dual quarter-finalist Ajla Tomljanovic.
