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Healthcare
A day – and an unexpected night – in the emergency ward
After spending a day as an observer in the state’s busiest emergency department, there is an unforeseen personal visit to another emergency ward.
They’re the playgrounds of Melbourne’s rich and famous. But who owns our ski fields?
It’s been a slow start to this year’s ski season in Victoria – and climate change poses an ongoing threat – but business on the slopes is booming.
Analysis
US Votes 2024
Shaky answers, gaffes mean Biden’s press conference won’t stem the bleeding
Over the course of an hour Joe Biden demonstrated a command of foreign policy and gave no indication that he was considering dropping out of the 2024 election.
Russian-born Australian army private and her husband charged with espionage
Kira Korolev, 40, and her 62-year-old husband, Igor Korolev, are accused of using her defence force account to spy for Russia since December 2022.
Key takeaways from Biden’s tough day in front of the cameras
After introducing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as “President Putin”, US President Joe Biden tried to prove his mettle against the White House press corps.
‘Delusional’: Debt collector fined over harsh tactics
Michael John Stanyer used all kinds of invective to persuade people who owed money that they should settle their bills.
Why the player suspended for seven matches this year is still eligible to win the Brownlow
Isaac Heeney can’t win the Brownlow after an off-ball incident with St Kilda’s Jimmy Webster. But, ironically, Webster – who was handed a seven-match ban earlier this year – is still eligible to win the coveted award.
The Cameron, Curnow-like traits that have this Bomber on the runway to stardom
The 193-centimetre 18-year-old showed the signs last weekend against Collingwood of what’s to come, says Matthew Lloyd.
Usman Khawaja on evolving ambitions and his unlikely friendship with Jim Chalmers
The ICC Test Cricketer of the Year explains why he continues to speak out on Gaza, his friendship with the treasurer and the likelihood of a political career.
Bleeding knees, burning abs: I spent a week living like David Pocock. It nearly killed me
How does Canberra’s most shredded politician stay fit? Angus Thompson underwent five days of pain involving heavy weights, burning abs – and a winter dip in frigid waters.
I hired a male sex worker for my 70th birthday. It didn’t go as planned
Mitch, in his 30s, seemed like a perfect gift to self. But then...
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History
Family makes shock discovery of unknown Captain Flinders portrait
The painting, worth more than $1 million, has gone on public display for the first time this week ahead of a reburial service for the explorer, the first person to circumnavigate Australia.
Opinion
Royal family
Yes, William may ride a scooter and dance to Taylor Swift. But Charles wins for me with this
Sure, William dances to Taylor Swift and rides an electric scooter around Windsor Castle, but nothing will rival his father’s valiant attempt to breakdance in 1985.
Kate Halfpenny
Regular columnist
Adam Liaw’s fish pakoras plus his beginner’s guide to deep-frying
Adam Liaw takes the fear out of frying with these Indian-inspired fritters and spiced yoghurt.
Paris 2024
How Torrie Lewis became Australia’s fastest woman
She could have been a gymnast, and she could have represented England or Jamaica. But “sliding doors″ moments set Lewis to run for Australia in Paris.
Balancing whacked: Wright must overcome head illness to chase gold at Teahupo’o
Seven screws in the champion surfer’s head from an off-season surgery have hampered her 2024 season. But she has no hesitation in taking on the heaviest wave in competitive surfing.
See & Do
What can a cat teach us about art – and the afterlife?
In a new exhibition – which features tours led by a cat named Kovu – artist Candice Lin explores a non-human view of the world.
★★★★
This new Netflix series deserves the supercharged hype
Supacell is sharp and engaging, elevated by stunning cinematography and a captivating story.
Victoria
Residents warned to watch for headaches after toxic factory fire
The health of firefighters who battled Melbourne’s largest fire in almost seven years in Derrimut is being monitored.
More teens are committing more violent crimes. How did we get here?
William Taylor’s death has thrust the issue of youth crime back into the headlines, but statistics show it is a problem years in the making.
Exclusive
Fire
As fireys battled the inferno, toxic chemicals pooled around them – while authorities feuded
Water authorities allowed huge pools of water and firefighting foam contaminated with chemicals to collect around an enormous industrial site in Derrimut.
Exclusive
Industrial relations
State Library cracks down on staff wearing ‘political’ items
Staff have been warned against wearing apparel with pro-Palestine symbols as part of a new dress code.
The Block confirmed for Daylesford after planning minister intervention
The next series of hit TV show The Block will be filmed in the country hamlet of Daylesford after intervention by the state’s planning minister to approve it.
AFL 2024
Updated
‘Pretty shattering’: Heeney out of Brownlow race, AFL throws out appeal
Isaac Heeney has been left disappointed by the AFL appeals board’s decision to uphold his ban. Heeney won’t face North Melbourne on Saturday and is now ineligible to win the Brownlow Medal.
Boost for Magpies as Elliott returns: AFL round 18 teams and tips
See the selected teams as they’re announced for round 18 and what the expert tipsters think.
Politics
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Brace for impact, we’re about to be Trumped again
Given Joe Biden’s plight, it seems increasingly likely that Donald Trump will again become US President in November – and Australian leaders will have to scramble to adjust.
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
Business
The annual list of the highest-paid CEOs is out. The leader earns $47.6m a year
The average realised pay for the chief executive of an ASX100 company in the 2023 financial year was 50 times what an average Australian worker earned.
World
Updated
Australians abroad
Masked man captured on CCTV leaving Philippines hotel room of two dead Australians
Two Australians and their Filipina companion have been found dead, with their hands and feet tied, inside a hotel in a popular resort city.
Opinion
Compromise will be key for Allan to manage youth crime
Annika Smethurst
State Political Editor
Identity politics has the power to be meaningful. If only we stopped making it an incoherent mess
Waleed Aly
Columnist, co-host of Ten's The Project and academic
The world is a bin fire, so why am I angry at a sink?
Kerri Sackville
Columnist and author
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Property
Average households got locked out of the housing market, but also saved from mortgage stress
Australian home buyers are taking on less debt when compared to their income, despite rising property prices across the country.
The type of home that’s more than twice as profitable as its neighbour
The gap highlights the “haves” and “have nots” even among those fortunate enough to be able to buy their own home.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Does an Instagram ‘like’ count as cheating? According to Gen Z, yes
“Micro-cheating” an internet-era term for small acts of betrayal in a relationship.
Culture
Australia’s oldest film festival is broke. Can it survive?
The Melbourne International Film Festival faces its third consecutive loss, but its inaugural CEO insists it’s not about to collapse.
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Why the player suspended for seven matches this year is still eligible to win the Brownlow
Isaac Heeney can’t win the Brownlow after an off-ball incident with St Kilda’s Jimmy Webster. But, ironically, Webster – who was handed a seven-match ban earlier this year – is still eligible to win the coveted award.
‘A-grade forward’: The signs pointing to Caddy as a future star
The 193-centimetre 18-year-old showed the signs last weekend against Collingwood of what’s to come, according to Essendon legend and former star key forward Matthew Lloyd.
‘You are crazy, I would say’: Italy’s late bloomer reaches back-to-back major finals
Jasmine Paolini kept coming back, kept coming back, kept coming back, against Donna Vekic in what became the longest Wimbledon women’s semi-final. Meanwhile, Australia is once again a force on the doubles court.
How Torrie Lewis became Australia’s fastest woman
She could have been a gymnast, and she could have represented England or Jamaica. But “sliding doors″ moments set Lewis to run for Australia in Paris.
Sore Carlton stars set to face Western Bulldogs
Carlton coach Michael Voss expects Charlie Curnow and Jacob Weitering to face the Western Bulldogs despite the Blues stars pulling up sore following the upset defeat to GWS.
Tests or T20? Top players may skip BBL after India showdown
Australia’s showdown with India and a bid for back-to-back world Test titles may keep all but a handful of Pat Cummins’ team from featuring in the Big Bash League this season.
Balancing whacked: Wright must overcome head illness to chase gold at Teahupo’o
Seven screws in the champion surfer’s head from an off-season surgery have hampered her 2024 season. But she has no hesitation in taking on the heaviest wave in competitive surfing.
Have Your Say
Forget poos in the Seine. Doping is the biggest concern at the Olympics
Confidence in WADA’s ability stop drug cheats is at rock-bottom after it was cleared of mishandling of a case involving 23 Chinese swimmers.
Andrew Webster
Chief Sports Writer
