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Wimbledon
‘Devastated’: De Minaur out of Wimbledon hours before blockbuster against Djokovic
De Minaur made the announcement at an impromptu media conference hours before he was due to take to the court to face the grand slam champion in a quarter-final. He is also in doubt for the Olympics later this month.
Exclusive
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
‘I’ll be fighting tooth and nail’: Why this Muslim leader backs Labor
The government has run into trouble trying to find an envoy for Islamophobia, someone it hoped to announce at the same time as the new antisemitism envoy.
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Courts
Teen allegedly breached ‘harsh’ bail conditions over Burwood hit-run within 48 hours
A 17-year-old accused of the hit-run death of an aspiring doctor breached his bail within 48 hours of complaining the conditions were too harsh.
There were grand plans for this Melbourne site. But the only progress in years is graffiti
The city has many unfinished developments, empty blocks and abandoned buildings, but few property projects are as prominent or long-running.
Mona’s ‘priceless’ toilet cubicle Picassos? They’re worthless. This is why
The controversy around the Ladies Lounge, a conceptual women-only space at Tasmania’s Museum of Old and New Art, has taken yet another turn.
Tourists will be able to visit the other side of this famous balcony for the first time. Here’s what they will see
Inside the Centre Room at Buckingham Palace, a first group of visitors will be allowed to peer out at where crowds gather for jubilees, royal weddings and birthdays.
A restless partner or noisy neighbours? How to deal with sleep disruptions
A sleep disorder specialist shares tips to sleeping better, even when those around you are keeping you awake.
Opinion
Mental health
The world is a bin fire, so why am I angry at a sink?
There is a lot to be furious about in the world right now, in the face of it all we are frustratingly impotent. We need targets for our anger, and we find them, everywhere.
Kerri Sackville
Columnist and author
Three tonnes of tuna and 2400 pies: Australia’s Olympic team by the numbers
The Australian Olympic Committee has released a breakdown of quirky statistics about the team heading to France.
WADA claims vindication over China drug test failures, but fails to restore trust
The Paris pool deck will be ground zero for athlete mistrust in anti-doping after WADA released its review of the Chinese swimming scandal.
Wallabies debutant says he was ‘ghosted’ after Eddie Jones selection snub
Dylan Pietsch finally made his Wallabies debut last Saturday, becoming the 15th Indigenous player in the side’s history after a false start in last year’s World Cup.
Opinion
Bills
Stop fishing for red herrings and start fixing the problems
There’s an urgent need to lessen the cost-of-living crisis, provide more homes and drive investment. Playing the blame game is not helping anyone.
Bran Black
Business Council of Australia chief executive
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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.
‘We had $0 in the bank account’: How a little Australian thriller went from zero to hero
It was a film festival hit, but for the writers and directors behind Birdeater, it was four years of rain, sweat and tears.
Chase away the winter chills with these cheerful, uplifting TV series
From Geek Girl to Graham Norton, these television favourites will warm the heart and lift the spirits.
The Afghans is an empathic look at life for women under the Taliban
Norwegian journalist Asne Seierstad returns to Afghanistan for the first since she wrote the controversial book, The Bookseller of Kabul.
Victoria
Accused murderer of teacher appears in court as victim remembered
A man accused of murdering English teacher Annette Brennan and dumping her body in a wheelie bin has appeared in court.
Analysis
Naked City
Sly’s seven-point plan to break the youth crime cycle
The hard reality is that we have a new group of a few hundred young, violent, serial offenders. The cycle is predictable – violent home invasion, high-speed chase, arrest, then bail. Rinse and repeat.
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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.
AFL 2024
Money Talks
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, industry insiders say.
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.
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
Analysis
Insolvency
New reforms welcomed after significant jump in bankruptcies
A likely reason for the spike, apart from higher interest rates, is the ATO’s resumption of collection of outstanding taxes after a pause during COVID.
World
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.
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
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Property
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.
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.
Good Food
Lifestyle
But I didn’t even drink! How to fairly split the bill without the side serving of awkwardness
Forget fighting over who drank what and whose turn it is to pay. Follow these tips for friends with differing budgets to dine together without friction.
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Wimbledon
Injury forces de Minaur out of Wimbledon hours before his blockbuster match against Djokovic
Australian star made the announcement at an impromptu media conference hours before he was due to take to the court to face the grand slam champion.
Analysis
Wimbledon
Demon sets new standards despite Wimbledon disappointment
A hip injury robbed Alex de Minaur of his chance to play Novak Djokovic on Wimbledon’s centre court in the biggest match of his life, but his legitimacy as a player cannot be taken away.
‘Not laughing’: Starc still sore from Afghanistan cup snub
Mitchell Starc has spoken of his unhappiness at being dropped for Australia’s T20 World Cup game against Afghanistan and has criticised the tournament’s format.
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.
WADA claims vindication, fails to restore trust
The Paris pool deck will be ground zero for athlete mistrust in anti-doping after WADA released its review of the Chinese swimming scandal.
Wallabies debutant says he was ‘ghosted’ after Eddie Jones selection snub
Dylan Pietsch finally made his Wallabies debut last Saturday, becoming the 15th Indigenous player in the side’s history after a false start in last year’s World Cup, when he says he was “ghosted” by then coach Eddie Jones’ camp.
Three tonnes of tuna and 2400 pies: Australia’s Olympic team by the numbers
The Australian Olympic Committee has released a breakdown of quirky statistics about the team heading to France.
Have Your Say
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.
