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UK election
‘People have spoken’: Labour leader Starmer addresses voters; Farage wins on 8th attempt
Voting has finished in an election that is expected to bring Keir Starmer’s Labour Party to power, sweeping away Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives after 14 years.
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UK politics
Celebrations will be short-lived as Starmer faces monumental challenges
Britain’s new prime minister faces perhaps the most monumental challenges of any incoming UK leader since Clement Attlee’s Labour Party won in a landslide in 1945.
Labour set for crushing election win, exit poll predicts, as voting closes in Britain
An exit poll coinciding with the end of voting at 10pm local time forecasts Labour will win 410 of the 650 seats in the House of Commons.
Opinion
UK election
When I met Starmer, he’d have won my ‘least likely PM’ vote. Look at him now
He’s cautious, a bit bland and with no big vision, but he’s ousted the crooked Conservatives in this chaos-weary country.
Kathy Lette
Writer
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Naked City
‘It is an addiction’: Mr Cruel was likely a burglar before he became a killer
A US crime profile says Mr Cruel was a burglar who escalated to abducting girls. “It is an addiction. You build a tolerance and have to up the game to get the thrill.”
Opinion
Marriage
What makes for a good husband? It’s the small things
At a time when almost half of Australian marriages end in divorce, TV presenter Richard Hammond has some smart advice for men. And it’s got nothing to do with a sexy hotel stay or a Zamel’s catalogue.
Kate Halfpenny
Regular columnist
Italy’s seductive south is incredible and unforgettable
Famed for glorious, chaotic streets, charm-filled squares, mountains and olive groves, ancient history, coastlines and food – Italy’s south is all that and even more.
Opinion
Ethical living
If you care about your offspring, you should support ‘nature positive’
So much has been lost, and with such serious consequences, a consensus has emerged that we must now commit to nature repair.
Ross Gittins
Economics Editor
Australian Olympians may face a wee problem on the Seine during opening ceremony
Olympic organisers have planned a spectacular opening ceremony like no other down the River Seine. However, there could be an issue.
In Depth
Ariarne Titmus
When Leisel Jones was 15 she won an Olympic silver medal. But she says she made a big mistake
The Olympic Games are unique - and so is the pressure that comes with them. Not everyone finds a way to handle it.
Breaking
Horse racing
Darren Weir handed two-year ban over the use of jiggers
Disgraced trainer Darren Weir has been handed a further two-year disqualification for the use of a jigger on three racehorses in 2018.
Record-breaking weather system brings rain and freezing mornings
Rain in Sydney and record-breaking cold in Victoria is down to an abnormal “anticyclone” that could go down in history.
Diagnosing dementia is complicated. An algorithm could change that
Scientists are using artificial intelligence to keep up with an estimated 78 million dementia cases by 2030.
Opinion
Sexism
Gen Z men have a problem with feminism. We need to talk about why
Earlier this year, a global study found one generation of men more than any other thinks feminism has gone too far. That generation, I’m uncomfortable to say, is mine.
Daniel Cash
Contributor
‘Once I’d finished up, I felt relief’: Buddy embraces life after the Swans
On a rare return to Sydney, Lance Franklin opens up on life after the AFL and the prospects for his former team.
From birthday cakes to choc tops: Vending machines gather momentum around Melbourne
At a time of rising costs, robots are coming to the rescue, ushering in a new age of food on the run.
See & Do
Defiance and risk collide in a gig that leaves a lasting impression
In their first Australian tour, Iniko is taking a risk by performing unreleased music – but their fans have nothing but cheers and encouragement for them.
‘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.
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Education
Education Department takes legal action to prevent terrorised teachers getting help
The Education Department is trying to block a WorkSafe demand for an in-house mental health worker for teachers at a troubled high school.
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Smoking & vaping
Vape ban chaos: No one wants to raid shops for fear of organised crime
Four days into a nationwide ban on the sale of vapes, federal and state authorities are playing the blame game about who should be enforcing the rules.
‘Scorched earth’: What the state’s health funding squeeze means for rural health
Health outcomes for people in regional areas are already poorer than the city. Here’s why they may get much worse.
Sneakers link teen to fatal Burwood crash, court hears, as victim’s family flies in
A teen faced court over the crash as the state government gave its strongest hint yet that it may ditch plans to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14.
Residents have had enough of broken bottles, noise, urine in their street. They feel ignored
The Wolf Windsor has been put on notice to improve conditions for Eastbourne Street residents who continue to find urine and broken bottles outside their homes.
AFL 2024
Big Hawks changes, Blues make surprise move: AFL round 17 teams and tips
See the selected teams as they’re announced for round 17 and what the expert tipsters think.
Opinion
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
Politics
East coast gas crisis to hit sooner than expected: ACCC
The competition watchdog says major new supplies needed by 2027 to stop homes and businesses running short.
Opinion
Political leadership
Labor believes Fatima Payman’s rebellion was plotted for a month
Niki Savva
Award-winning political commentator and author
Business
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World markets
ASX inches lower; French and UK stocks take spotlight amid elections
Industrials and REITs dragged the Australian sharemarket lower on Friday despite European stocks rising as key elections held centre stage with Wall Street closed for the July 4 holiday.
Opinion
Insolvency
A series of unfortunate events: Demise of Booktopia is a page turner
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
Opinion
Interest rates
How the Trump-Biden debate increased the chance of a rate rise in Australia
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
World
Joe Biden says he needs more sleep and will avoid events after 8pm
Biden began a conversation with governors by declaring he was continuing in the presidential race, leaving some feeling that any further discussion was chilled.
Opinion
Think the Middle East has little impact on us? Think again
Rodger Shanahan
Middle East and security analyst
We need to get out of ‘meeting hell’. Here’s how
Tim Duggan
Careers contributor
Amid champagne gifts and shameless rorting, one institution is fighting back
Shane Wright
Senior economics correspondent
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Property
Melbourne rents have skyrocketed since COVID. That’s just about to change
The typical house costs $60 per week more to rent than it did a year ago, leaving some tenants fearful of lifelong housing insecurity. But rental prices may have finally turned a corner.
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
Not best friends, not acquaintances: ‘Medium friends’ are complicated
It can be difficult to define a friendship, but this term puts words to these familiar relationships.
Culture
They were the hottest stars of the ’80s. Now the ‘Brats’ look back in anger
A revealing new documentary looks at how the “Brat Pack” tag shaped the careers of Rob Lowe, Demi Moore, Ally Sheedy, Emilio Estevez and its other members.
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Paris 2024
Fifth Olympics looms for Boomers stalwart Ingles amid brutal selection calls
Stalwart Joe Ingles is set to retain his place for Paris 2024 and play in a fifth Olympics while NBA defensive ace Matisse Thybulle has been left off the final roster.
In Depth
Paris 2024
Head start: the psychology of competing at the Olympics
The Olympic Games are unique - and so are is the pressure that come with racing in them. Not everyone finds a way to handle it.
‘Feels a bit worse’: Kokkinakis out of Wimbledon as injury strikes again
Only two Australians remain in Wimbledon contention after a day of elation mixed with heartbreak and missed opportunities, capped by an emotional Thanasi Kokkinakis injury withdrawal.
Opinion
England
The Bazball reality: England entertain, but their opponents win
England’s lofty Bazball rhetoric is divorced from the reality that Ben Stokes’ team faces. They entertain; their opponents win.
Daniel Brettig
The Age chief cricket writer
Australian Olympians may face a wee problem on the Seine during opening ceremony
Olympic organisers have planned a spectacular opening ceremony like no other down the River Seine. However, there could be an issue.
‘Once I’d finished up, I felt relief’: Buddy embraces life after the Swans
On a rare return to Sydney, Lance Franklin opens up on life after the AFL and the prospects for his former team.
AFL’s ‘opening round’ set to return in 2025 – but clubs want change
Clubs are preparing to make it clear to the AFL that significant issues that arose due to opening round need to be addressed.
Have Your Say
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
