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Trial by Water podcast
A new investigative podcast about one of Australia’s most controversial cases.
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Test your knowledge of Melbourne and Victoria with Stephen Brook’s weekly quiz.
Embattled MP slams Muslim Vote’s claim Labor ‘weak on Palestine’
Labor’s Peter Khalil has become the first MP to push back against claims made by a burgeoning pro-Palestinian political movement aiming to unseat Labor politicians.
A voice in Katherine’s head tells her she’s ‘ugly’, but help for her condition may be on the way
As early as grade 2, Katherine Kalaitzidis began to see parts of herself as different, or inferior, to other girls. Things only she could see. Research has pointed to reasons why.
Men accused of firebombing Burgertory eatery paid $20,000 for the job, court told
Police allege that Wayle Mana – also known as “Chubby” – and his accomplices stole a car and torched the Caulfield burger store in November.
‘Slap on the wrist’: Victims’ families slam Boeing deal over fatal 737 Max crashes
Boeing faces a criminal fine of as much as $721.4 million and will be required to spend at least $660 million to bolster its compliance and safety programs
Opinion
Life in the ’burbs
My village may be tiny but you can still get a latte every 18 metres
Our little community sits at the point where concrete suburbia meets bushland. And like all good frontier communities, we make our own rules.
Rosie Beaumont
Contributor
How to get rid of those lingering odours in your home
From the fridge to your washing machine, here’s how to keep your home smelling fresh all year round.
Recipe collection
Meal prep
14 super simple recipes for time-poor (or just plain lazy) cooks to make this week
From an ‘embarrassingly simple’ rigatoni to RecipeTin Eats’ incredibly simple dinner with crispy chilli oil, these easy no-fuss recipes are ready in no time.
She says she backs Biden, but Harris may end up replacing him
Democrats are seriously weighing the prospect that Kamala Harris could become their nominee. Harris, already dissatisfied with her lack of visibility, is ramping up her approach.
Dozens dead as Russia launches daylight attacks on Ukraine cities
Missile strikes were launched on several Ukrainian cities - including the capital Kyiv - killing and wounding dozens and damaging a children’s cancer hospital.
Live
Wimbledon
De Minaur’s blistering start against youngster who toppled him only weeks ago
Australia’s Alex de Minaur is in the world’s top 10 and is ideally placed for a deep run at Wimbledon. Victory over Arthur Fils, of France, in the fourth round would result in de Minaur’s best finish at the All England club.
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AFL 2024
A knee-jerk reaction is no answer to a backhander
Isaac Heeney’s suspension has once again prompted calls for a loosening of the criteria for Brownlow Medal eligibility. Those calls should be resisted.
Greg Baum
Sports columnist
Analysis
For subscribers
Simpson’s end at West Coast looks likely, despite million-dollar payout
On Monday, West Coast’s hierarchy was silent on the Adam Simpson situation.
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Investing
The new ‘Shark Tank’ app for newbie tech investors
Mum and dad investors are being urged to back the next Canva or Atlassian rather than buy another investment property.
This is one of the world’s most glorious sporting snacks
Consider the great sporting snacks of the world: meat pie in Australia; the hot dog in the US; samosas in India. And now, add this to that list.
Brunch, yoga and burritos: What an adviser on $110,000 spends in a week
This week on Money Diaries, an adviser impulse-purchases a kneeling chair for her home office and attends a few Pilates sessions.
Victoria
Melbourne Uni investigated over use of tracking data to punish students
More than 20 university students were sent images of themselves caught by campus CCTV cameras as evidence of wrongdoings during anti-conflict protests.
Parents tracking children a lose-lose for both generations
Children who know their parents are watching from afar can withdraw, and the parents can become obsessive, say experts.
Push for all-girls school to go co-ed as enrolments dwindle
Mentone, Canterbury, Melbourne, Pascoe Vale and Matthew Flinders girls’ colleges have all recorded a decline in enrolments since 2018.
Melbourne uni vowed not to spy on students. Now it’s using tracking data to punish them
Human rights experts have raised concerns over the University of Melbourne’s use of tracking technology to identify students staging a pro-Palestinian sit-in on campus.
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Victorian budget
Melbourne Water borrowed money from the state government – to pay a state government bill
Melbourne Water had to borrow from the state to pay a bigger-than-expected land tax bill in a cash merry-go-round.
AFL 2024
Swans to fight Heeney ban as Brownlow winner calls for change
Sydney star and Brownlow contender Isaac Heeney was suspended for one week for striking St Kilda’s Jimmy Webster.
Analysis
Big-moment Bomber must keep playing; Swans’ stumbles change flag race
This week in key takeouts: examining whether the Pies trust their depth players, another false dawn for Suns and a selection squeeze at Essendon.
Peter Ryan and Andrew Wu
Politics
Australia buys ‘devastating’ kamikaze drones
The government has acquired Switchblade 300 drones, to be deployed from late 2024, for an undisclosed amount.
Business
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Virtual reality
How Apple chief Tim Cook wants you to use the new Vision Pro mixed-reality headset
Apple’s first new product in almost eight years is about to launch in Australia.
Opinion
Executive pay
Woolworths boss pays the price for its sagging reputation
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
Opinion
Sharemarket
Why Wall Street’s record run should have us worried
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
World
How it all went wrong for Le Pen’s far-right National Rally
The French election result could also put the brakes on Marine Le Pen’s ambitions to be president in 2027.
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Property
Buyer splashes $5.05m on Hawthorn East four-bedder to be close to family
Five families attracted to the location competed for the four-bedroom residence with manicured gardens and luxury finishes.
‘Fighting a losing battle’: Melbourne suburbs where rents have soared
Tenants are searching far and wide for their next home as rents in several suburbs spiralled 20 per cent or more in a year.
Good Food
Lifestyle
‘I was mobbed at shopping centres’: How Daniel MacPherson coped with fame
The former Neighbours star shares how he dealt with landing the high-profile gig so young.
Culture
The case for Justin Timberlake, the celebrity we deserve
JT has once again proven that he is there to meet the moment, to show us who we are.
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Wimbledon
Wimbledon 2024 LIVE: De Minaur chases career-best result at All England club
Australia’s Alex de Minaur is ensconced in the world’s top 10 and is ideally placed for a deep Wimbledon run. Victory over Arthur Fils, of France, in the fourth round would result in the Australian’s best finish in London.
Analysis
AFL 2024
Simpson’s end at West Coast looks likely, despite million-dollar payout
On Monday, West Coast’s hierarchy was silent on the Adam Simpson situation – neither chief executive Don Pyke nor chairman Paul Fitzpatrick willing to venture any comment on the senior coach’s position.
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Lewis ruptures ACL; Stringer helps Stewart recapture his form; Gawn out at least a fortnight
Melbourne skipper Max Gawn predicts he will miss Saturday night’s crunch clash with Essendon due to a painful ankle injury, while Tom Stewart found inspiration from the most unlikely of places to reignite his season.
Opinion
AFL 2024
A knee-jerk reaction is no answer to a backhander
Isaac Heeney’s suspension has once again prompted calls for a loosening of the criteria for Brownlow Medal eligibility. Those calls should be resisted.
Greg Baum
Sports columnist
Analysis
AFL 2024
Big-moment Bomber must keep playing; Swans’ stumbles change flag race
This week in key take-aways: examining whether the Pies trust their depth players, opportunity for change at Carlton, another false dawn for Suns and a selection squeeze at Essendon.
Peter Ryan and Andrew Wu
Analysis
Wimbledon
‘Playing in fear’: Why rankings points mean everything in tennis
Making the top 100 is the holy grail for many tennis players because it is considered the threshold to tour legitimacy, and the gateway to grand slam main draws and enormous prizemoney.
Updated
Paris 2024
Records tumble on eve of Olympics, including one that stood since 1987, as athletics team finalised
The women’s high jump world record stood at 2.09 metres for 37 years until it was broken at the weekend at the same meet where Australian runner Jess Hull set a blistering pace of her own only to be up against a rival who also set a new world record.
Have Your Say
Global warning: Test cricket may shrink to six teams within four years
Test cricket may be played by as few as six countries within a few years without greater equalisation measures by its richest boards – India, England and Australia.
