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Healthcare
Victoria’s primary care clinics face funding cuts in budget crisis
Operators warn that the cuts to the clinics, promised in 2022 as Daniel Andrews’ solution to the health crisis, will put pressure on already swamped hospital emergency departments.
The suburban rail loop will reshape these areas. But councils say they are still in the dark about the details
Three angry councils say the government won’t release even basic details about the changes coming to their suburbs.
Payman furore to come to a head as PM suggests exit
It’s understood Fatima Payman intends to make a statement about her future on Thursday and announce a formal split from Labor.
Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue spied on former staff and their families
The billionaire mining magnate’s company hired private investigators amid allegations of stolen intellectual property.
A toothless cop on the corporate beat: ASIC ‘has failed’
In most cases, the nation’s corporate regulator responded with an automated “no further action” email within 40 seconds of a complaint being received.
CBD feels the love at the Midwinter Ball
Business leaders, lobbyists, media executives and actors have descended on Canberra for a night of shameless networking … sorry, raising money for charity. Politics’ newest couple was revealed and one journalist took the opportunity to have a dig at his former employer.
Could delaying menopause help women live longer?
Scientists who study longevity and women’s health have come to realise that the female reproductive system is far more than just a baby-maker.
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The luxurious but unpretentious resort is a tranquil base from which to fully savour the fruits of this culturally rich region of Sicily.
Opinion
AFL 2024
Is Darcy Moore really playing ‘awful’ footy? Cornes and McClure go head-to-head on the Pies skipper
Two footy media heavyweights who don’t shirk the big issues are refusing to back down on Collingwood captain Darcy Moore. Here, they both make their case.
Why Australia’s fastest woman won’t compete in the Olympics’ fastest race
Sprint sensation Torrie Lewis is Australia’s fastest woman over 100 metres, but she won’t compete in the blue-ribbon event at Paris.
This sword has been stuck in a rock for 1300 years. Now, it’s gone
Durandal was claimed to be the sword of Roland, a legendary knight and officer of Charlemagne. It was lodged in stone 10 metres above the ground.
JK Rowling, David Tennant clash over gender issues in UK election
The stoush between the entertainers comes amid a now-familiar political debate on transgender policy.
‘Spent too much money’: A-League club distributions slashed to $500,000
APL chairman Stephen Conroy says the competition was facing financial ruin unless it passed a $20 million hit onto club owners.
Girls arrested, males flee scene after ‘cowardly’ fatal crash in Melbourne’s east
Two 15-year-old girls have been arrested and up to four young men are on the run after the alleged stolen car they were travelling in crashed into another vehicle.
More frost on the way after Melbourne shivers through coldest start of 2024
Elsewhere in Victoria, temperatures in Horsham, Bendigo, Ballarat and Geelong dropped to between minus 1 degree and minus 3 degrees.
Wimbledon
Opinion
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
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.
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Workplace disputes
‘Thrilled’: Workers claim win after sackings from bakery for wearing keffiyehs
The high-end bakery that sacked two baristas for wearing keffiyehs to work has settled the discrimination case under confidential terms. The workers are claiming victory.
Bail for former Home and Away star who stomped on woman’s head
Orpheus Pledger, who previously fled from a court-ordered hospital assessment while out on bail, will live with his father while awaiting sentencing.
Mystery buyer of St Kilda hotel – yes, the one with the Mirka Mora murals – revealed
The man who bought the iconic Tolarno Hotel has been a mystery – until now.
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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.
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.
AFL 2024
Analysis
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.
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.
Politics
Australia exports gas. Are we going to import it too?
Experts say time has run out to develop new sources of supply to avert crippling shortages on the east coast.
Business
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Insolvency
Online bookseller Booktopia enters voluntary administration; Dymocks circles
The embattled retailer has appointed voluntary administrators after several months of trying to secure funding.
Opinion
Regulation
More dog than watchdog: How to fix our broken corporate regulator
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Trump’s dangerous ideas have these ‘vigilantes’ worried
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
World
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US Votes 2024
‘Nearly fell asleep’: Biden blames jet lag for poor debate as poll shows Harris now more popular
As the White House remains in damage control after the disastrous debate, a CNN poll shows voters believe the vice president has a better chance of beating Donald Trump in November.
Opinion
I wanted to turn this mother and baby away. My grandsons stopped me
Jenna Price
Columnist and academic
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Property
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?
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.
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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
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.
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AFL 2024
Forgotten Don on verge of a return; Blow for Saints with King out for season
Forgotten Essendon midfielder Dylan Shiel is a strong chance to be recalled on Friday night for his second game of the year. Meanwhile, St Kilda forward Max King will miss the rest of the season due to a knee injury.
Why Australia’s fastest woman won’t compete in the Olympics’ fastest race
Sprint sensation Torrie Lewis is Australia’s fastest woman over 100 metres, but she won’t compete in the blue-ribbon event at Paris.
‘It doesn’t get any easier’: Boomers wait for Thursday night selection news
The Australian Boomers will play on Thursday night and then wait to hear from coach Brian Goorjian about whether they will be going to Paris 2024.
The Scoop
AFL 2024
Copping a block when trying to chat to 229-centimetre former NBA star
Only two people were allowed near eight-time NBA All-Star Yao Ming when Australia’s men’s basketball team overcame a sluggish start to defeat China in one of their final hitouts before heading to Paris.
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Paris 2024
‘You’re a liar’: The tough family moments on Lauren Jackson’s road to Paris
Australian basketball legend Lauren Jackson, who describes herself as “on borrowed time”, will play at her fifth Olympics in Paris – 12 years after her last appearance, in London. Her path to Paris has been a minefield.
Minjee and Min Woo Lee might not see each other in Paris. Why aren’t they playing together?
The star golfers will be the 16th set of siblings to compete for Australia at the Olympic Games in the same sport but admit their paths might not cross. Why isn’t golf moving to team events?
Opinion
AFL 2024
Is Darcy Moore really playing ‘awful’ footy? Cornes and McClure go head-to-head
The two footy media heavyweights who don’t shirk the big issues are refusing to back down on Collingwood captain Darcy Moore. Here, they both make their case.
Have Your Say
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?
