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State’s top lawmaker flags revoking bail more often for repeat youth offenders
Attorney-General Jaclyn Symes will investigate whether courts and police should revoke bail more often for young offenders who continue to commit crimes or breach their conditions.
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Antisemitism
Top university rejects antisemitism definition over academic freedom
The Australian National University refused to adopt a contentious definition of antisemitism used by other tertiary institutions.
Teen allegedly breached ‘harsh’ bail conditions over Burwood hit-run within 48 hours
A 17-year-old complained about the conditions of his bail before vanishing from home for two nights, forcing his mother to call police, a court has heard.
Exploding metal drums, toxic smoke burst from massive factory fire in Melbourne’s west
The huge blaze will take a couple of days to put out as chemicals in metal drums explode inside the building and toxic smoke pours across Melbourne’s west.
Wheelie bin murder accused appears in court as victim remembered
Annette Brennan was a devoted English teacher who became like a second mum to some of her overseas students.
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Australians abroad
Australian executive found unconscious in California street
Colin Bettles was found with severe injuries on a San Francisco street and was in a coma for days before his family found him.
The Devil Wears Prada 2 is coming. Here’s what we’re hoping for
What do we know so far? And, more importantly, what are we hoping it’s about?
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This new Netflix series deserves the supercharged hype
Supacell is sharp and engaging, elevated by stunning cinematography and a captivating story.
It’s struck down a dozen stars so far. Could this slippery issue decide de Minaur’s quarter-final?
Alex de Minaur was just the latest of more than a dozen stars to slip or fall on Wimbledon’s grasscourts this year.
Former Tigers star sells bayside home for a tidy gain
The former Richmond star has banked a tidy gain for his home in a sought-after Bayside pocket.
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Simpson not coaching but will say goodbye to fans; Swans to appeal Heeney decision
West Coast premiership coach Adam Simpson has decided against a farewell game as coach.
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Courts
Trial begins for 14 members of religious group accused of killing girl
A court has been told eight-year-old Elizabeth Struhs, a type 1 diabetic, died on a mattress in the living area of the family home in Toowoomba.
Woman killed ‘sugar daddy’ and used severed thumb to steal from bank account, court told
The 22-year-old from Washington is accused of using the thumb of a 53-year-old man to steal money to pay for Uber rides, marijuana and alcohol.
Fortescue seeks to suppress document detailing spying on ex-staff
Billionaire Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue seeks to suppress a 600-page document detailing spying on ex-staff amid allegations of stolen intellectual property.
Australia’s last two WWII coast watchers die, aged 100 and 101
The courageous deeds of the legendary and secretive coast watchers represent one of the most illustrious chapters in Australia’s military history.
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Investing
Why markets are fretting less about this US election
Elections make for nervous sharemarkets. But this time it’s different for one reason.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
Victoria
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Roads
These tennis courts were bulldozed to make way for North East Link. The council wants $64 million
A local council has taken the Victorian government to court to fight for tens of millions of dollars more in compensation.
Most Australian homes are poorly heated. Here’s what you can do to fix that
There are simple things we can do to improve our homes’ energy efficiency and make them more comfortable in hot and cold weather.
Sally found a dingo bone at a beach. What it revealed about Australia’s apex predator astounded her
Scientist Sally Wasef sent the bone for carbon testing thinking it would be a couple of hundred years old at most. She was wrong.
Deceived and abandoned by her husband, woman faced Sudan ordeal
A man who abandoned his wife in Sudan while he returned to Australia is before the courts in a first-of-its-kind case.
Premier reverses hospital bailout decision but health services sceptical
Jacinta Allan’s new stance comes after hospital insiders warned of bed closures, surgery delays and even the end of vital services across Victoria’s health system.
AFL 2024
Wilkie doubles down on blackmail claim by AFL player’s family
AFL says that Sport Integrity Australia had not received information about the alleged extortion attempt.
AFL Briefing
Heeney ban upheld as Cripps calls for review of Brownlow eligibility; Gawn ‘can’t walk’ but sets bold target for return
Carlton champ Patrick Cripps says the AFL should consider changing Brownlow Medal eligibility rules, while injured Melbourne star Max Gawn is determined to defy medical advice.
Politics
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Political lobbying
The unrivalled political access enjoyed by a new class of lobbyists
The rise of a new class of lobbyists with close access to political leaders has heightened concerns about the power of the top players in Canberra.
Business
‘Antisemitic stereotypes’: Meta to remove more posts attacking ‘Zionists’
Facebook and Instagram’s parent company has dramatically expanded its hate speech policy.
World
Le Pen faces criminal investigation for French election campaign funding
Revelations about the investigation into her finances surrounding her 2022 presidential bid come as a new poll places her as the frontrunner in the next race.
Opinion
For Democrats, replacing Biden will solve one problem but create another
Bruce Wolpe
Senior fellow at the US Studies Centre and former political staffer
Funding alone is not the magic bullet in fixing Victoria’s hospital crisis
John Wilson
Former president of RACP
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Property
As homeowners buckle, this is where distressed property listings have risen the most
Although the volumes are not yet back to the levels of five years ago, they have picked up since this time last year.
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.
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Parenting
As the child of immigrants, I feel a loss for experiences my son will never have
I knew my partner and I were on the same page about raising children, but I didn’t anticipate the impossibility of giving my son full access to my culture and the opportunity to embrace his heritage.
Zoya Patel
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Culture
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This series nails the parenting paradox like no other TV show
Inspired by star Martin Freeman’s own experiences, Breeders depicts the willingness to die for one’s children – and the desire to kill them.
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It’s struck down a dozen stars so far. Now this slippery issue could decide de Minaur’s quarter-final
Alex de Minaur was just the latest of more than a dozen stars to slip or fall on Wimbledon’s grasscourts this year. But once you get past the “scare factor”, sliding can be a big advantage.
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Simpson not coaching but will say goodbye to fans; Swans to appeal Heeney decision; McStay to play VFL
West Coast premiership coach Adam Simpson has decided against a farewell game as coach; Sydney will challenge the tribunal decision to uphold Isaac Heeney’s one-match ban at an appeals board hearing on Thursday, while Collingwood forward Josh Carmichael has retired at just 24.
River Seine is good to swim in, says Meares
Australian chef de mission Anna Meares says water quality in the River Seine is now at acceptable levels.
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European Championships
Meeting Messi as a baby, stunners for his country at 16. Welcome to the world of Lamine Yamal
The Spanish wunderkind is so young he can’t legally play 90 minutes for his country at the Euros. It’s easy to see why Spain would happily cop the fine, but not everyone agrees.
Money Talks
AFL 2024
Big-money plays: The AFL change to stoke the trade fire
Giving clubs the capacity to trade picks two years into the future would increase the likelihood of big names moving clubs according to industry insiders.
Sinner gone as Scud warns wounded Demon ahead of Wimbledon blockbuster
Alex de Minaur did not train in public on Tuesday ahead of his quarter-final with Novak Djokovic, who is now the top seed left in the tournament following the downfall of Jannik Sinner.
WADA cleared in Chinese doping case
An independent report has found that WADA did not mishandle the case involving 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive before the Tokyo Olympics, but anti-doping bodies are not convinced by the findings.
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Sliding Doors moment: Will Demon limp out or step up against Djokovic?
Alex de Minaur has spoken about sliding being a key strategy for him on grass rather than something to avoid. But the rewards of such a tactic come with risks.
