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Domestic violence
The true picture of Melbourne’s family violence: 2700 arrests in five months
A police blitz in the south-east suburbs has caught 2700 family-violence offenders in five months, as Safe Steps warns more perpetrators are strangling victims.
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Investigations
AFP commander raided, suspended in contracts-for-mates probe
The Australian Federal Police is embroiled in a conflict-of-interest controversy, amid revelations that a high-ranking official is under investigation for improperly awarding a contract.
Opinion
Political leadership
It looked like a spur-of-the-moment act of conscience. But Labor believes Payman’s rebellion was carefully plotted
The young senator’s decision to cross the floor and to later speak out against her party bears all the hallmarks of a carefully co-ordinated plan, according to Labor figures.
Niki Savva
Award-winning political commentator and author
CBD feels the love as the Midwinter Ball raises the temperature in Canberra
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.
‘Enabler in Chief’: As Biden digs in, Trump turns his attack on Kamala Harris
Trump’s former immigration adviser Stephen Miller also lashed out, seeking to frame the Biden campaign in conspiratorial terms: “What did Kamala know and when did she know it?”
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Healthcare
They were announced with fanfare by a Dan-and-Dom double act. Now Victoria’s primary care clinics could be gutted by budget cuts
Priority primary care clinics, promised in 2022 as Daniel Andrews’ solution to the health crisis, are facing cutbacks of up to 25 per cent.
After saving four match points, this Kokkinakis comeback could be his best ever
He looked down and out against his top-20 opponent, before he turned the rain-interrupted match on its head.
Jackson ‘the fittest she has ever been’ as teen Opal dreams of Paris
A super-fit Lauren Jackson continues to wow her Opals teammates and coaches, including teenage teammate Izzy Borlase, who could be joining Jackson in Paris.
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.
Toxic boyfriend gets the TV treatment: ‘Now it’s Asher Keddie in his arms, not me’
From a traumatic relationship with a pathological liar came a Good Weekend cover story, then a book. And now, a TV series starring Asher Keddie and David Wenham – proving all happy endings don’t look the same.
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Savvy traveller
I flew 300 hours in economy class last year. Here’s how I get the best seat
When faced with long-haul horror, gaining a spare seat or an entire row of seats on “full” flights demands strategy and tactics.
Flip Byrnes
Writer
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Just open
Springrock might just be the pub Melbourne’s CBD has been waiting for
The team behind Fancy Hank’s and Good Heavens cook up a new public bar on a busy city corner, with a retro menu and old-school style in spades.
Priced out of her home, Judy doesn’t know where she’ll end up
The typical house costs $60 per week more to rent than it did a year ago, leaving some tenants fearful of lifelong housing insecurity.
‘Rules go out the window’: Why Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons can’t say no to Yorgos Lanthimos
The actors star in the ‘really weird’ Kinds of Kindness, which was made before the Oscar-winning Poor Things was even released.
Polka dots, flying pigs and pockets: How to launch a fashion label
In tough economic times, standing out from the pack can be sensible as well as stylish.
A scene so heartfelt and moving that it is, annoyingly, (almost) impossible to make fun of
The final five must cook a dish inspired by the person who inspired them in their food journey. Best dish wins immunity. Cue the tears.
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.
Victoria
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.
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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.
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.
The residents are encouraged to walk and cycle. So why would they want another servo?
A council has sided with residents and refused plans for another service station in a part of Melbourne where people are encouraged to walk, cycle or use public transport.
AFL 2024
AFL Briefing
Forgotten Don on verge of a return; star Saint gone for the season; all clubs watching Dusty: Suns
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.
AFL Briefing
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.
Politics
Payman furore to come to a head as Albanese suggests exit
It’s understood Fatima Payman intends to make a statement about her future on Thursday and announce a formal split from Labor.
Business
ASX set to jump as Wall Street rises on interest rate cut hopes
Wall Street’s record-breaking rally kept going after weak reports on the US economy kept the door open for possible cuts to interest rates.
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
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.
Opinion
I wanted to turn this mother and baby away. My grandsons stopped me
Jenna Price
Columnist and academic
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Property
Eight of our favourite luxury homes for sale right now
From a character-filled 1920s arts and crafts residence to a twin-pavilion home with sea views, we’ve rounded up our top picks.
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?
Good Food
Lifestyle
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.
Culture
The top 10 TV shows to put in your diary for the second half of the year
From Vince Vaughn to Keira Knightley and Cate Blanchett, TV has some treats lined up over the next six months.
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Sport
Two sets down on Tuesday, winner on Wednesday: Kokkinakis does it in five
The Australian looked down and out against the 17th seed, before he turned the rain-interrupted match on its head.
AFL Briefing
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?
Have Your Say
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.
