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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
The sad truth when it comes to tax cuts
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
Lisa Millar announces exit from ABC News Breakfast; Albanese says Payman-Muslim alliance talks are ‘unacceptable’
Anthony Albanese has responded to reports that renegade Labor senator Fatima Payman is on the brink of leaving the party, as she takes advice on the next steps from controversial election strategist Glenn Druery.
Trump’s hush money sentencing delayed after court ruling
A judge has put off next week’s highly anticipated sentencing to September – less than two months before the US election.
The spare bedroom problem: How home offices keep housing out of reach
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?
A tiebreaker in every set: de Minaur trumps fellow Aussie on wet Wimbledon outing
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 fave waits on new deal; Restricted free agent numbers drop
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
Some Japanese businesses charge foreigners more. This is why I have no problem with that
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.
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Education
Teachers warned to use ‘professional judgment,’ not AI, to write student reports
Victoria’s new policy on artificial intelligence in schools warns teachers and principals to keep the human touch in assessments and reports.
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 for 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
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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.
Business
Office values crumble as city towers sell for big discounts
Office property valuations have collapsed by more than 10 per cent and alarm bells are ringing that they could fall even further.
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
Forced to tiebreakers in every set, de Minaur trumps fellow Aussie at wet Wimbledon
Alex de Minaur, Alexei Popyrin and Adam Walton were the Australian winners on an interrupted day at Wimbledon. But the results late in the day were not so good.
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.
