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Greg Lynn and the mystery of the double fatality at Zig Zag Road

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A coroner found it was a murder-suicide, but those who knew the dead couple – who were neighbours of convicted murderer Greg Lynn – aren’t so certain.

The only certainty for your mortgage rate – Reserve Bank uncertainty

Reserve Bank governor Michele Bullock and the rest of the board are unsure how the economy is performing.

The Reserve Bank is supposed to have a handle on how the economy will perform over the next two years. Its minutes show it doesn’t.

‘Preference whisperer’ advising rogue Labor senator Payman

Senator Fatima Payman’s decision to work with controversial election strategist Glenn Druery is the strongest signal yet that she intends to leave the Labor Party.

Rein in prices, or we’ll force you to sell stores: Dutton to supermarkets

Coles and Woolworths have come under scrutiny for their role in the cost of living crisis.

Grocery prices have played a key role in the cost-of-living debate, prompting the Coalition to adopt an interventionist policy opposed by business lobby groups.

Israel signals it will turn on Khan Younis after weeks of hammering Rafah

Streams of civilians trudged on foot after an evacuation order that covered the eastern half of Khan Younis and a large swath of the Gaza Strip’s south-east corner.

New Melbourne Lord Mayor Nick Reece.

Melbourne has a new Lord Mayor. But months from council elections, he is yet to announce a run for the top job

Nick Reece was sworn in as Melbourne’s 105th lord mayor on Tuesday. He listed the key things that he believed needed fixing in the city.

De Minaur’s clutch plays the difference against Duckworth; Spectators rue Murray’s withdrawal

De Minaur’s clutch plays the difference against Duckworth; Spectators rue Murray’s withdrawal

Several Australians are in action on day two of the singles action at Wimbledon, headlined by an all-Australian duel between Alex de Minaur and James Duckworth. Follow the action.

‘Jonny will hate me saying this’: Root admits Lord’s stumping was fair

Alex Carey and Pat Cummins celebrate Jonny Bairstow’s wicket.

Jonny Bairstow was dropped from the England Test team this week, and has now had a big-name teammate admit his Lord’s stumping was fair.

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The star Pies racing the clock to face Bombers; Blue Boyd free to play after one-match ban downgraded

Collingwood have two premiership players in doubt this week, but there is relief on the injury front for Carlton and Hawthorn.

In his element: Martin Barralle prepares to go on as Jojo the clown.

When COVID shut down the circus, Martin had to give up being a clown and work in IT. He was not happy

Martin Barralle is back in his element, being a clown in a circus run by an Argentinian-Australian family. It’s performing in these school holidays.

Detained Australian grandmother’s family turn to Penny Wong in bid for ‘love scam’ trial to speed up

West Australian woman and Aboriginal community leader Donna Nelson.

The family of Donna Nelson have spoken with the Foreign Minister in a bid to speed up the 58-year-old’s trial in Japan after it was delayed again due to last-minute evidence submitted by the prosecution.

No money, phone or documents: How did Krishna escape from serving in the Russian army?

Krishna Bahadur Shahi, a young civil engineer from a village in western Nepal who got caught up in the war.

The Russian army is taking in foreigners to fight its war in Ukraine. Many of them had no idea they were destined for the front line.

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Would you trust AI to pick your investments? Here’s our verdict

A new investing tool that uses AI is a little underwhelming, but it could be of use for first-time investors looking for information.

A WIRES volunteer carer holds a baby brush tail possum before it is to be released into the wild again.
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I wanted to turn this mother and baby away. My grandsons stopped me

I’ve never met a possum I didn’t hate, but a furry family – and some dedicated volunteers – have infested my hard heart.

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Fads come and go, but our faithful friends are always TV gold

Presenter Lisa Millar with the stars of Muster Dogs.

Top-rating local series such as Muster Dogs and Dogs Behaving (Very) Badly highlight the enduring appeal of dogs.

How to beat the queues at Universal Studios Hollywood

Universal Studios Hollywood catapults visitors into the colourful worlds of movie franchises on high-octane rides and immersive experiences.

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Wimbledon

Australian Aleks Vukic (hat) will face defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the second round at Wimbledon.

‘This guy lives in another world’: Vukic plots Alcaraz’s Wimbledon downfall

Australian Aleks Vukic will face the defending Wimbledon champion in the second round. But he has beaten Carlos Alcaraz before and says he can do it again.

Australia has 14 players in the singles draw at Wimbledon, with Alex de Minaur (centre) the main hope. Others to watch include (clockwise from top left) Ajla Tomljanovic, Thanasi Kokkinakis, Daria Saville and Max Purcell.

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.

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Authorities are seizing more cocaine than ever – yet Australia’s appetite for the drug continues apace.

Cocaine sold in Melbourne contains opioid 100 times more potent than heroin

Victoria’s health department has warned that a white powder sold as cocaine contains a potentially lethal opioid.

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The council donation scheme offers memberships up to $2000. It’s sparked fears

City of Port Phillip.

Most Port Phillip councillors want IBAC to investigate a donation scheme set up to fund a community group that financially backs two of their colleagues.

It’s the second-most common cause of stroke in women under 40: The sex act that can kill

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.

Drunk bobcat driver jailed for fatally running over workmate

Christopher Bell

Christopher Bell had drunk a number of beers when he jumped behind the wheel of a Bobcat and drove it towards his workmates, and fatally ran over George Tereva.

My suburb once had 98 pubs. These days, you’re more likely to bump into a ‘nana trolley’

Life in South Melbourne.

With a “pub on every corner” during the gold rush, my neighbourhood is now a source of amusement for suburban workmates.

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Magpies try one great escape too many; Hawks back in the box office
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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.

Dejected Essendon players after the club’s loss to Geelong.
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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.

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Brian Johnson - addresses the CBA valuation conundrum
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Why the CBA share price continues to defy gravity

A bunch of short-seller investors who last year placed expensive bets that CBA share price would fall are licking their financial wounds.

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Alex De Minaur of Australia stretches to play a forehand against James Duckworth

Wimbledon 2024 LIVE: De Minaur digs deep to win second set; Popyrin relinquishes advantage

There are nine Australians in action on day two of the singles action at Wimbledon, headlined by the All-Australian duel between Alex de Minaur and James Duckworth.

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Hoy falls at final hurdle in bid for ninth Olympics

The Australian rider, who has won six Olympic medals since his Games debut at Los Angeles in 1984, has missed out on a ticket to Paris.

Alex Carey and Pat Cummins celebrate Jonny Bairstow’s wicket.

‘Jonny will hate me saying this’: Root admits Lord’s stumping was fair

Jonny Bairstow was dropped from the England Test team this week, and has now had a big-name teammate admit his Lord’s stumping was fair.

Josh Daicos is in doubt to face Essendon this week.
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The star Pies racing the clock to face Bombers; Blue Boyd’s ban downgraded; Umpiring standard is as good as ever, says AFL boss

Collingwood have two premiership players in doubt this week, but there is relief on the injury front for Carlton and Hawthorn, while AFL chief executive Andrew Dillon has defended the league’s under-pressure umpires.

The founder of the Afghanistan women’s team, Diana Barakzai, at the Kabul Cricket Stadium in 2014.

Afghanistan’s women cricketers are in exile in Australia, unable to play. This is their plea

The cricketers want the game’s power brokers to fund formation of a team outside Taliban control.

 John McEnroe and Nick Kyrgios at Wimbledon ahead of the 2024 tournament.
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Nick Kyrgios stuns audience on his BBC debut – by being polite and thoughtful

This is a tennis player who simply could not shut up but the Aussie bad boy proved to be the opposite of his on-court demeanour.

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Australian Jordan Thompson serves and wins his first round match at Wimbledon 2024 against Russian Pavel Kotov.

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.

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