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Rebel senator Payman quits Labor, says meeting with Albanese was ‘intimidating’
Fatima Payman announced her split from Labor after days of disagreement over her stance on Palestine. “This has been the most difficult decision of my life.”
Man dies after swallowing cyanide during arrest in Macedon Ranges
Five police officers were taken to hospital after the arrest as a precaution.
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Crime
‘It’s OK’: Lehrmann allegedly consoled woman during Toowoomba rapes
Bruce Lehrmann has been committed to stand trial for rape after his barrister failed to have the case thrown out of court.
Protesters arrested after breaching security, climbing on Parliament House roof
The protest came at the same time as a group of climate activists glued themselves to the floor in the building’s Marble Foyer.
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Domestic violence
Thousands charged in family violence blitz as 86% of victims report a common experience
A police blitz in the south-east suburbs has caught 2700 family-violence offenders in five months.
Inside the top-level discussions where Biden admits he has ‘only days’ to salvage candidacy
Joe Biden has emphasised that he is still deeply committed to the fight for reelection but understands that his viability as a candidate is on the line.
Opinion
AFL 2024
Too many whingers: Why the footy sook-fest has to stop
The constant complaining in the AFL has gone too far and threatens to tarnish the code’s reputation as Australia’s premier sport.
Kane Cornes
AFL columnist
She is 36, has a PhD and is heading to the Olympics to compete in breakdancing
In a sporting first, Rachael Gunn will be putting her skills to the test at Paris 2024.
Stokes sledges Aussies again as Labuschagne’s county side fall one short in world record chase
Marnus Labuschagne and Glamorgan captain Sam Northeast both scored centuries to set up a grandstand finish in the county clash against Gloucestershire.
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South Yarra
‘Wow, it’s so fancy!’ This just-renovated stalwart is confident and the food is excellent
With more than 100 items on the rejigged menu, it’s easy to get confused – or greedy – at the renovated and rebranded Sichuan stalwart.
Why TV’s most hyped show triggered a fan backlash
Has The Bear become a victim of its own success? Season three of the series which dropped last week has been savaged by its fans.
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.
‘Tell us now’: Zelensky demands Trump say now what his peace plan is for Ukraine
“We want to understand whether in November we will have the powerful support of the US, or will be all alone,” Zelensky said.
These 10 ‘national’ dishes aren’t as unique as you think
We carelessly associate certain dishes with a particular culture and cuisine, but they exist in many other places in very similar guise.
Toxic ex gets the TV treatment: ‘Now it’s Asher Keddie in his arms, not me’
From a traumatic relationship came a Good Weekend cover story, then a book, and now, a TV series – proving all happy endings don’t look the same.
Opinion
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
See & Do
It might be a tale as old as time, but this musical is pure delight
Musical theatre lovers with fond memories of seeing Beauty and the Beast as children will find them refreshed in this production (and kids will love it too).
A darkly funny debut novel and the inner life of teenage girls
Our reviewers cast their eyes over recent fiction and non-fiction releases.
Victoria
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Domestic violence
Thousands charged in family violence blitz as 86% of victims report a common experience
A police blitz in the south-east suburbs has caught 2700 family-violence offenders in five months.
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Tragedy
Synthetic opioid detected in four found dead in Broadmeadows
On Thursday police said preliminary testing had confirmed there was a synthetic opioid in the system of all four.
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Healthcare
Victoria’s budget cuts hit primary care clinics, Royal Children’s Hospital
Priority primary care clinics, promised in 2022 as Daniel Andrews’ solution to the health crisis, are facing cutbacks of up to 25 per cent.
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.
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
Dozens of countries have slapped a sugar tax on junk food. But Australia is torn
Taxing drinks based on their sugar content would force manufacturers to make their products healthier, a parliamentary report argues. Some are not so convinced.
Business
Is Atlassian’s year-long experiment the future of work?
Australia’s largest technology company’s new workspace has just 12 desks in total and barely any meeting rooms. But its workers love it.
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
‘Tell us now’: Zelensky demands Trump say now what his peace plan is for Ukraine
“We want to understand whether in November we will have the powerful support of the US, or will be all alone,” Zelensky said.
Opinion
I wanted to turn this mother and baby away. My grandsons stopped me
Jenna Price
Columnist and academic
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Property
‘Harder for landlords’: How Melbourne’s cost of living crisis hit home
The typical house costs $60 per week more to rent than it did a year ago, leaving some tenants fearful of lifelong housing insecurity.
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.
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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England
Lofty rhetoric, lowly standing: Bazball hype a distraction from England’s reality
England’s lofty Bazball rhetoric is divorced from the reality that Ben Stokes’ team face. They entertain; their opponents win.
Daniel Brettig
The Age chief cricket writer
Opinion
AFL 2024
Too many whingers: Why the footy sook-fest has to stop
The constant complaining in the AFL has gone too far and threatens to tarnish the code’s reputation as Australia’s premier sport.
Kane Cornes
AFL columnist
‘Remiss of us not to address it’: McGrath says Bombers wary of another late-season nosedive
Former No.1 draft pick turned Essendon vice captain Andrew McGrath will run out for his 150th game on Friday night against Collingwood at the MCG.
Opinion
Paris 2024
Sorry, but rugby players posing in lingerie in 2024 is not ‘regressive’
Just as female athletes are transcending stereotypes, their agency is being stripped by former female athletes applying the very paternalistic lens they themselves sought to escape.
Emma Kemp
Sports reporter
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.
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.
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.
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.
