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John Setka resigns immediately as head of CFMEU
The powerful construction union boss resigned on Friday night in the face of a raft of explosive allegations about misconduct involving him and the CFMEU.
Soldier, labourer, gold diggers: who are the married couple accused of spying for Russia?
It was gold Kira Korolev was obsessed with, filling her YouTube channel with footage of her never-ending search for a few glimmering flecks.
Fortescue accused of keeping key meeting a secret in intellectual property case
Billionaire Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue has been accused of failing to disclose “material” information when it secured a warrant to raid the homes and offices of ex-Fortescue staff.
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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.
The teenage killer who penned a rap song glorifying the stabbing death of his victim
After plunging his knife into Hashim Mohamed (pictured) on St Kilda Beach, a teenager took out his phone and wrote a set of violent rap lyrics glorifying the stabbing.
‘Delusional’: Debt collector fined over harsh tactics
Michael John Stanyer used all kinds of invective to force people to settle their bills.
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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.
Catley in doubt for Matildas’ Olympic opener with mystery ‘lower leg’ injury
Not for the first time, Tony Gustavsson is being coy about the fitness status of Australia’s captain on the eve of a major tournament.
Why so many of Bali’s foreign visitors don’t – or won’t – pay its modest tourist levy
Scepticism of scams, tightness and a sense of entitlement play their part, but that’s not the main problem.
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.
How the average household got priced out of the average house
Australian home buyers are taking on less debt when compared to their income, despite rising property prices across the country.
Lovers of musical theatre should not miss this unusually poignant hidden gem
With a spectacular cast that includes Nadine Garner, Elegies: A Song Cycle is a moving and memorable production guided by emotion.
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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.
Music in the ’80s belonged to Kim Gordon. At 71, she still plays hard
Long after Sonic Youth’s bitter split, artist, writer and musician Kim Gordon is inspiring a new generation of women.
Does alcohol prevent muscle loss? Don’t raise a drink to that
A large new meta-analysis looking at the association between loss of muscle mass and alcohol had surprising results.
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.
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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.
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Supacell is sharp and engaging, elevated by stunning cinematography and a captivating story.
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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.
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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.
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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
The proposal that could overhaul AFL’s free agency compensation system
Greater transparency and the radical idea of tying compensation to the draft value index rather than the ladder position of the team that loses a key player are on the table.
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‘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.
Politics
Russian-born Australian soldier 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.
Business
Power-hungry data centres are booming in Australia. Can the grid cope?
An explosion in the number of data centres in Melbourne and Sydney, which will use vast amounts of electricity, is looming as a new test for the grid.
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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.
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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
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“Micro-cheating” an internet-era term for small acts of betrayal in a relationship.
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Usman Khawaja the cricketer, activist ... and politician?
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.
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AFL 2024 round 18 LIVE updates: Daicos avoids injury despite scare as Cats, Pies trade blows
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as Collingwood and Geelong battle it out at the MCG.
Why a 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.
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.
Mills primed to repay Swans with a captain’s knock at the SCG
Isaac Heeney is unavailable to face North Melbourne on Saturday and the man replacing him, captain Callum Mills, will be motivated to repay Sydney’s faith in him.
‘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.
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Paris 2024
‘She said I was marvellous’: Why world record breaker congratulated Aussie rival
Jessica Hull set an Australian record in the 1500m final of Sunday’s Diamond League meeting – but was still beaten by track legend Faith Kipyegon.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
‘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.
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
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