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Crime
The weight loss guru and the alleged plot to blackmail his mate for $9 million home
Patrick Naegeli’s alleged plot against his millionaire friend came months after a judge made a ruling against the self-styled weight loss guru.
The dirty secret of Australia’s green energy transition
Renewable energy, storage and transmission lines will get Australia most of the way to banishing coal from the grid. But not the whole way, officials warn.
How Fatima Payman’s rift with Labor became a chasm
Fatima Payman was a quiet backbencher for her first two years in the Senate. But for the past six weeks the former union official has become a household name.
A Seddon home passed in at $1.26 million. The sole bidder paid an extra $45,000 to buy it
The renovated Victorian-style property passed in at auction before selling to a downsizer from a neighbouring suburb.
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Crime
Murder probe launched after woman’s body found at Melbourne tip
Police believe the woman’s remains were inside a bin that was picked up outside a property in Coolaroo on Tuesday and taken to Epping.
Opinion
Inside China
China’s desperate bid to fix one of its biggest problems has backfired
Four months ago, China’s leaders announced what seemed like a straightforward and proven plan to recharge the economy, but its citizens are not playing ball.
Keith Bradsher
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AFL 2024
Kangas pull off thrilling win; Hawks cop early heat in tough Geelong away game
North have won their second game of the season against the Suns. Over in Adelaide, Port dominated the Dogs. Follow all the moments and post game reactions.
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Paris 2024
Can Opals, Boomers realise their Paris medal dreams? Here’s what stands in their way
Australia will head to Paris with dreams of stunning the USA and winning gold. But with world basketball growing ever-stronger, the Opals and Boomers will be tested like never before.
How Wimbledon is using AI to protect players
Abusive messages directed at players across social media will be flagged by the tournament’s AI tool, and create data that can be used by police to catch trolls.
From tobacco factory to artistry, this suburb is the southside’s northside
Creatives, breweries, patisseries and young families are springing up in the suburb’s once-gritty industrial precinct, which used to be home to soft drink manufacturers and big tobacco companies.
‘Which one’s the loudest?’: Robert’s doctor delivers the best medicine – in a Porsche
The 46-year-old mechanic had a final wish before cancer takes him. His sports car loving oncologist granted it.
She was once the other woman. Why am I still stalking her on Insta?
It might be strange and slightly creepy, but I’m part of a sisterhood.
Analysis
Wimbledon
A sporting colossus and the ‘most important’ tennis tournament: What sets the AO and Wimbledon apart
One ex-pat calls Wimbledon and the Australian Open “the two best sporting events in the world”. Here’s what they can teach each other.
Mount Everest’s highest camp is littered with frozen garbage
Four dead bodies, 11 tonnes of garbage and a skeleton were removed from the world’s tallest mountain during this year’s climbing season.
Huy Fong sriracha is almost impossible to find. Have we already moved on?
Many Australians are struggling to find their favourite brand of hot sauce – but some aren’t mourning Huy Fong’s absence in the market.
‘Do it’: Funny girl Julia Louis-Dreyfus on the serious step she took with her mum
From Seinfeld and Veep to a hit podcast and new choices with her 87-year-old mother, Julia Louis-Dreyfus is rolling with a fast-changing industry – and world.
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This just sucks: How to deal with a post-hike surprise at a cafe
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Analysis
‘This is for Gaza’: What the UK election means for Anthony Albanese
UK Labour lost five seats to pro-Palestinian independent candidates during the course of the night, all in areas with significant Muslim populations.
Opinion
Booed, under-paid and over-scrutinised: Who’d be an AFL coach?
The AFL must end the conversation about improving the lot of coaches, and act. Watching Ken Hinkley after last Sunday’s game should have proved another wake-up call.
Caroline Wilson
Football columnist for The Age
Victoria
Ulli helped raise Mzuri. Years later, the gorilla recognised her on a zoo visit
Legendary primate keeper Ulli Weiher is marking five decades working at Melbourne Zoo. She says every day is different.
Man dies, another arrested in Brighton
Police were called to a home on Foote Street and found an injured man about 8.30pm on Friday night.
Accused killer teen driver bailed despite objections of dead man’s family
The 17-year-old boy was released on bail to live with his mother, despite opposition from the family of dead man William Taylor.
Alleged ‘puppeteer’ brother of tobacco war kingpin released on bail
The brother of an alleged organised crime kingpin has been granted bail despite fears he’s a flight risk and player in a violent illicit tobacco syndicate.
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.
AFL 2024
‘It comes up in every interview’: Hard-edged ‘Worpedo’ sets the record straight
Hawthorn tough nut James Worpel takes a leaf out of his coach’s book in proving his doubters wrong.
The once-unsinkable Pies are shipping water, but the Bombers are back on their wave
Essendon had a comprehensive win over reigning premiers Collingwood. The Bombers’ challenge now is to stay the course, while the Magpies must reverse theirs.
Politics
Crackdown targets foreign agents harassing dissidents
Australians with Iranian, Chinese, Cambodian, Rwandan and Indian backgrounds have reported foreign agents harassing and assaulting them on local soil.
Business
‘Couldn’t see the mainstream appeal’: How the world’s best-selling video game defied expectations
Minecraft’s lead developer Jens Bergensten speaks on the global phenomenon that has lasted for 15 years.
World
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US Votes 2024
‘Trying to push me out of the race’: Joe Biden rejects calls for him to step aside
A fired-up Biden made it clear he would not back down, telling supporters: “I’m not going to let a 90-minute debate wipe out three-and-a-half years of work.”
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Our favourite 14 homes for sale in Victoria right now
Looking for your next home? From a modular home with mountain views to a modern executive townhouse, we’ve got you covered.
The regional Victorian towns drawing priced-out Melburnians
Three councils on Melbourne’s fringe have had similar or stronger rental price growth over the past 12 months, a sign of a spillover effect.
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Lifestyle
Gold, silver and denim: The best and worst Olympic uniforms
Judo suits, splattered skirts and bro blazers will be worn by athletes from around the world at the opening ceremony on the Seine.
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How Maggie Beer’s small changes make a big difference
In a new series, the 2010 Senior Australian of the Year and TV presenter takes her skills into a Perth aged care home to improve the lives of residents.
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The match that convinced this young Australian he can topple Djokovic at Wimbledon
Alexei Popyrin has never gone beyond the third round at a grand slam and will need to eliminate Novak Djokovic to change that.
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AFL 2024
AFL 2024 round 17 LIVE updates: Kangas pull off thrilling win; Hawks cop early heat in tough Geelong away game
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions from AFL Saturday.
Analysis
Paris 2024
‘We have to earn it’: How Opals, Boomers could realise their Paris medal dreams
Australia will head to Paris with dreams of stunning the USA and winning gold. But with world basketball growing ever-stronger, the Opals and Boomers will be tested like never before.
The once-unsinkable Pies are shipping water, but the Bombers are back on their wave
Essendon had a comprehensive win over reigning premiers Collingwood. The Bombers’ challenge now is to stay the course, while the Magpies must reverse theirs.
‘It comes up in every interview’: Hard-edged ‘Worpedo’ sets the record straight
Hawthorn tough nut James Worpel takes a leaf out of his coach’s book in proving his doubters wrong.
Analysis
Wimbledon
A sporting colossus and ‘the most important tournament in tennis’: What sets the AO and Wimbledon apart
One Melbourne ex-pat calls Wimbledon and the Australian Open “the two best sporting events in the world”. Here’s what separates them from the pack, and what they can teach each other.
‘Super special’: Opals dominate despite Jackson’s struggles as she looks ahead to fifth Games
The Opals scored another big win over one of the benchmarks of world basketball and stand-in coach Cheryl Chambers senses something special is building ahead of Paris 2024.
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
