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Hospitals
‘Focused on patient care’: Premier U-turns on hospital funding tough talk
The comments represent a major softening of the government’s position and follow weeks of revelations from hospital insiders warning of bed closures, surgery delays and even the end of some breast screening and dialysis services.
Opinion
Global economy
UK and France now have to deal with very uncertain futures
Two very different election outcomes last weekend have produced very similar challenges that the governments will struggle to deal with.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Opinion
US Votes 2024
I’ve been covering Biden for years. I’m surprised Democrats let him run again
Last election, the US president presented himself as a transitional figure who would unite the country and then pass the torch to a new generation – yet here he is.
Farrah Tomazin
North America correspondent
Analysis
JobSeeker
Which suburb has the most teachers? Dentists? The most CEOs? Where to find Melbourne’s worker tribes
Brighton has the most CEOs, Kew the most GPs, the CBD has the most waiters and Tarneit has the most truckies. Find out where your peers live in our tour of Melbourne’s worker tribes.
Breaking
Melbourne radio
Kyle and Jackie O trounced by rivals in Melbourne’s breakfast war
The expensive gamble to broadcast The Kyle and Jackie O Show into Melbourne is yet to pay off.
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Why Trump’s explosive Iran question stumped this ex-White House insider
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
This is one of the most beautiful regions on Earth. I’m reluctant to reveal it
To international visitors, Asturias remains something of a secret. And it’s one that, even now, I’m a little hesitant to let slip.
‘They make the best croissants’: Top chef Josh Niland dishes the details you really need to know
The Good Food Guide Chef of the Year shares his favourite restaurants, cafes, bars and dishes in Sydney, Melbourne and San Sebastian. Bookmark them immediately.
The Twelve is back, with new cast, new crime, old Trojan horse tactics
Sam Neill returns as the “silver fox” barrister, but around him swirl a storm of micro-plots that are the show’s real purpose.
Sport integrity body unaware of blackmail claim by AFL player’s family
Andrew Wilkie says he has credible evidence to support his latest claims about a player who was in the AFL’s medical model for his drug use.
Analysis
Wimbledon
Ginger not injured: De Minaur unfazed by hip scare, into Wimbledon quarter-final
Alex de Minaur pulled off a stunning victory against Arthur Fils, and now faces grand slam great Novak Djokovic in a quarter-final.
In Depth
Paris 2024
‘The weight of expectation was crippling’: How to avoid choking 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.
This fairytale village in ruins symbolises state of China’s economy
These days the abandoned ruins stand as a mausoleum to Evergrande’s rapacious ambitions and a symbol of the sickness plaguing the real estate market.
Analysis
Superannuation
Strong year for super funds as banks, AI boost returns
Super funds have declared near double-digit returns for the past financial year, largely thanks to outstanding performances by a raft of tech companies.
Exclusive
Crime
Prosecution witness in city’s tobacco war allegedly firebombed into silence
A campaign of intimidation suspected of being waged by the crew of exiled gangland boss Kazem “Kaz” Hamad is targeting witnesses and victims helping police.
Feel like everyone is smoking in film and TV again? You’re not alone
From Austin Butler in The Bikeriders to Josh O’Connor in Challengers, cigarettes have been inescapable at the cinema recently. What’s driving the revival?
CBD
CBD
Jamal Mohammad brings the fashion to his court dispute with Mick Gatto
It is unclear if Melbourne restaurateur Jamal Mohammad will triumph in his legal battle with Mick Gatto, but he’s definitely winning in the fashion stakes.
Victoria
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.
One major hurdle to airport rail is gone, but there’s another hitch
The proposed rail link to Melbourne Airport depends on whether the state and federal governments can agree on additional funding.
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.
AFL 2024
AFL Briefing
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.
Analysis
Swans have more to worry about than McDonald’s late misses
In two consecutive games, Logan McDonald has missed the game-winning shot, but they obscure far greater issues for the Swans.
Politics
Electric vehicles can charge to the rescue in blackouts
A world-first trial highlights the huge potential of EVs to help out in a crisis.
Business
Exclusive
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.
World
Kyiv children’s hospital hit as Russian missile attack kills dozens across Ukraine
Missile strikes were launched on several Ukrainian cities - including the capital Kyiv - killing and wounding dozens and damaging a children’s cancer hospital.
Opinion
Trump is the master conman, but Biden is giving him a run for his money
Maureen Dowd
New York Times columnist
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Property
Address that last traded for $620,000 fetches $5.05 million at auction
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
How to avoid burnout once you hit the mid-year slump
Feeling mentally exhausted and unmotivated at work? Australians are particularly susceptible to it at this time of year.
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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Analysis
Wimbledon
Ginger not injured: De Minaur unfazed by hip scare, into Wimbledon quarter-final
Australia’s Alex de Minaur pulled off a stunning victory against Arthur Fils, and now faces grand slam great Novak Djokovic in a quarter-final that will be the biggest match of his life.
Sport integrity body unaware of blackmail claim by AFL player’s family
Andrew Wilkie says he has credible evidence to support his latest claims about a player who was in the AFL’s medical model for his drug use.
‘You guys can’t touch me’: Djokovic’s ‘disrespect’ outburst before Demon clash
The Serbian star cruised into the Wimbledon quarter-finals with a straight-sets win over Holger Rune, but he wasn’t happy with some of his rival’s fans.
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.
‘Needs more oxygen’: Call for Amazon to share women’s World Cup with free-to-air network
Amazon should simulcast Australia’s matches for the upcoming women’s Twenty20 World Cup with a free-to-air network to maximise its audience, according to the former executive who oversaw the WBBL’s rise to the fourth most-watched sporting league in the country.
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.
In Depth
Paris 2024
‘The weight of expectation was crippling’: How to avoid choking 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.
Have Your Say
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
