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Flood risk for 22,000 inner Melbourne properties, new modelling shows
Blindsided residents in Fitzroy, Collingwood and Richmond will be told their homes are at risk of flooding from overflowing drains.
Opinion
Hospitals in crisis
Funding alone is not the magic bullet in fixing Victoria’s hospital crisis
No amount of funding will improve service delivery if we cannot find nurses to fill positions under current conditions and improve healthcare culture.
John Wilson
Former president of RACP
Man arrested after woman’s body found in Melbourne tip
Staff at a waste management facility in Melbourne’s north were shaken after discovering the dead woman while moving waste material.
Updated
AFL 2024
‘It was time’: Adam Simpson and West Coast Eagles agree to part ways
There is no decision yet whether the 2018 premiership coach will lead the team this weekend against the Brisbane Lions.
Opinion
US Votes 2024
For Democrats, replacing Biden will solve one problem but create another
Joe Biden is the ultimate decider on whether to stay on or to step aside, but key meetings this week may open the door for Kamala Harris.
Bruce Wolpe
Senior fellow at the US Studies Centre and former political staffer
Opinion
US Votes 2024
I’ve been covering Biden for years. I’m surprised Democrats let him run again
In 2020, the US president presented himself as a transitional figure who would unite the country before passing on to a new generation – yet here he is.
Farrah Tomazin
North America correspondent
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.
Daughter of acclaimed author alleges sexual abuse by stepfather
The Nobel Prize winner’s daughter, said her mother stood by her husband when she was told of the abuse. The Canadian author died eight weeks ago.
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.
Private schools are meant to help you get ahead. Not in Starmer’s cabinet
Two-thirds of Rishi Sunak’s cabinet were privately educated, but only one MP in Labour’s new cabinet paid to go to school. It’s a rapid turnaround.
Refunds the top gripe as most airline complaints left unresolved
Less than 40 per cent of the complaints lodged about Australian airlines were addressed in 2023, with Virgin Australia copping the most heat and Qantas taking the longest to deal with issues.
Two stars out of 10: Why most Australian homes are poorly heated
Homes built before 2003 are typically inefficient, leading to higher energy bills and increased greenhouse emissions.
‘We have a long way to go’: PM determined to end domestic violence
Anthony Albanese has released a statement stressing his government’s goal to end family violence in Australia after several high-profile deaths in recent days.
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.
In Fitzroy’s backstreets glows a charming little newcomer with serious cooking cred
Go to Carnation Canteen for the $12 wines and salty snacks at aperitivo hour, stay for a lavish produce-driven dinner with back-vintage wines.
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Cripps calls for review of Brownlow eligibility rules; Gawn ‘can’t walk’ but sets bold target for return
Carlton champion Patrick Cripps says the AFL should consider changing the eligibility rules for the Brownlow Medal at season’s end, while injured Melbourne ruckman Max Gawn is determined to defy medical advice by returning to lead his side’s finals push within a week.
Analysis
Investing
Seven common investing mistakes to avoid at all cost
In the world of finance and investing, small mistakes can end up costing you a lot over time.
Natasha Etschmann and Ana Kresina
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Opinion
US Votes 2024
Why Trump’s explosive Iran question stumped this ex-White House insider
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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Victoria
Premier makes U-turn on hospital funding tough talk
The new stance comes after hospital insiders warned of bed closures, surgery delays and even the end of some breast screening and dialysis services.
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.
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.
AFL 2024
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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
Australia takes rare step of blaming China for backing cyberattacks
It is the first time Australian agencies have taken the lead in attributing cyberattacks to hacking group APT40.
Business
Opinion
Global economy
UK and France have dug themselves very deep holes
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
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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Updated
AFL 2024
‘It was time’: Adam Simpson and Eagles agree to part ways
There is no decision yet whether the 2018 premiership coach will lead the team this weekend against the Brisbane Lions, according to the club.
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AFL 2024
Cripps calls for review of Brownlow eligibility rules; Gawn ‘can’t walk’ but sets bold target for return
Carlton champion Patrick Cripps says the AFL should consider changing the eligibility rules for the Brownlow Medal at season’s end, while injured Melbourne ruckman Max Gawn is determined to defy medical advice by returning to lead his side’s finals push within a week.
Analysis
Wimbledon
Ginger not injured: De Minaur unfazed by hip scare, into 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.
In Depth
Paris 2024
‘The weight of expectation was crippling’: How to avoid choking at the Olympics
The Olympic Games are unique – and so is the pressure that comes with racing in them. Not everyone finds a way to handle it.
Analysis
Test cricket
Blond highlights: Keeping pace with Anderson’s remarkable 20-year Test career
Australians first laid eyes on a peroxide-tipped Jimmy Anderson more than two decades ago. As he prepares for his farewell from the Test arena, we pick out five of the pace legend’s finest moments.
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
