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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.
‘We’ve run out of time’: Gas-rich Australia may have to import it amid fears of a crippling shortage
Australia is likely to become a gas importer despite being a major global exporter of the fossil fuel, with experts declaring time has run out to develop new sources of supply.
Opinion
Income tax
Despite what we’re led to believe, tax cuts are no free lunch
Politicians like to peddle illusions when it comes to tax and tax cuts. Meanwhile, we play our role by deluding ourselves.
Ross Gittins
Economics Editor
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Education
Schools warned off AI-generated student reports and newsletters
Victoria’s new policy on artificial intelligence in schools warns teachers and principals to keep the human touch in assessments and reports.
Editorial
Political leadership
The Payman saga highlights an outdated policy Labor must ditch
Party rebels have stopped Coalition governments making mistakes. Labor MPs lack the same opportunity.
The Age's View
Editorial
How Australia can house a growing population – without building more homes
The government wants 1.2 million homes built over the next five years. But what about the 3.5 million spare bedrooms across the country?
Strong start for Demon as his full team assembles for Wimbledon assault
As Alex de Minaur’s impressive ascent continues, so do expectations, and he is rated as good a chance of making a deep run this Wimbledon fortnight as anyone – almost.
Money Talks
AFL 2024
Musical chairs in Blues’ attack as club favourite waits on new deal; Restricted free agent numbers dwindle
A key member of Carlton’s modern-day mosquito fleet is waiting patiently for a new deal, the (restricted) free agent four and the unrestricted free agent in demand.
Revealing the mystery buyer of this St Kilda hotel – yes, the one with the Mirka Mora murals
Famed for its ground-floor restaurant with murals by Melbourne legend Mirka Mora, St Kilda’s renowned Tolarno Hotel has been sold to a mystery local buyer. The buyer? Undisclosed... until now.
Opinion
Japan
Businesses charging foreigners more than locals? So they should
It always makes me a little uneasy when travellers, say, shop at a market and declare that they haggled for the “local price”. Do you earn local wages? So, pay more.
Ben Groundwater
Travel writer
How a first-time director from a tiny town near Ballarat ended up in charge of Beverly Hills Cop
Mark Molloy had never directed a film. Then he found himself sitting on a couch with Eddie Murphy, pitching a Beverly Hills Cop sequel.
Melbourne has a new Lord Mayor. Months out from the polls, 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 lists the key things that he believes need fixing in the city.
Rein in prices, or we’ll force you to sell stores, Dutton warns 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.
My boss hired two of us for the same job and then fired me. Is this ethical?
Putting two people through a Hunger Games scenario without telling them beforehand is very bizarre, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.
Wimbledon
As it happened: De Minaur wins in straight sets; women’s defending champ gone
Several Australians were in action on day two of the singles action at Wimbledon, headlined by an all-Australian duel between Alex de Minaur and James Duckworth.
‘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.
Victoria
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.
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.
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
Opinion
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
Business columnist
World
Stampede in India kills more than 100, mostly women and children
Initial reports said organisers had permission to host about 5000 people, but more than 15,000 came for the event by the Hindu preacher.
Opinion
I wanted to turn this mother and baby away. My grandsons stopped me
Jenna Price
Columnist and academic
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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.
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
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.
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Sport
Strong start for Demon as his full team assembles for Wimbledon assault
Alex de Minaur headlined another mostly successful day for Australians at Wimbledon, with Alexei Popyrin and Adam Walton joining him in advancing to the second round.
Money Talks
AFL 2024
Musical chairs in Blues’ attack as club favourite waits on new deal; Restricted free agent numbers dwindle
A key member of Carlton’s modern-day mosquito fleet is waiting patiently for a new deal, the (restricted) free agent four and the unrestricted free agent in demand.
Goorjian stresses on final selection as young stars look to new NBA teams
Boomers’ coach says his three young NBA stars won’t be distracted by their recent trades as he and his selectors figure out which players to cut from their Paris 2024 roster.
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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.
Have Your Say
‘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.
