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Naked City
Greg Lynn and the mystery of the double fatality at Zig Zag Road
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.
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Interest rates
The only certainty for your mortgage rate – Reserve Bank uncertainty
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.
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
‘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
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.
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.
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Wimbledon
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.
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Loading‘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.
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AFL 2024
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.
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.
The platypus ‘hoax’ that tricked the world, but illuminated a different animal wonder
One viral specimen had platypus experts snatching up UV torches. They were sorely disappointed – but many other animals glow brilliantly after dark.
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Detained citizens
Detained Australian grandmother’s family turn to Penny Wong in bid for ‘love scam’ trial to speed up
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?
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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AI
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.
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Wildlife
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.
Jenna Price
Columnist and academic
Fads come and go, but our faithful friends are always TV gold
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.
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.
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.
Victoria
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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Local council
The council donation scheme offers memberships up to $2000. It’s sparked fears
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
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 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.
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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
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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
PM says he has shown ‘strength in restraint’ in not expelling rogue senator
Albanese’s remarks came hours after Bill Shorten extended an olive branch to Payman, saying she could come back into the fold later.
Business
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Big four
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.
Elizabeth Knight
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Inside China
Xi Jinping made a big mistake a decade ago. He is unlikely to repeat it
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
World
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US Votes 2024
The far-reaching implications of Trump’s court victory
The US Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision along ideological lines is a clear victory for Trump but it will also have far-reaching implications for future presidents.
Aaron Blake
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Property
Her landlord tried to bill Ramender $17,000. Then he had regrets
Over 80 per cent of landlord bond claims before VCAT have been found to be at least in part spurious, according to a new report.
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.
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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
Faith and violence collide in this disturbing drama set inside the Mormon church
Based on Jon Krakauer’s book, Under The Banner of Heaven uses the 1984 murder of a mother and daughter to explore violence hidden inside the foundations of religion.
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Wimbledon
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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Paris 2024
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.
‘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.
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
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.
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.
Opinion
Wimbledon
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.
Jim White
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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‘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.
