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Building Bad
‘Everyone eats’: The big fix plan for Labor’s big build caught on tape
A fixer has been caught on tape offering to set up kickbacks to union officials to win work for a company as police evidence mounts against John Setka’s anointed successor over suspected corruption.
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Royal family
King Charles, Queen Camilla will visit Australia, Buckingham Palace confirms
The 75-year-old, who began a “schedule of regular treatments” after he was diagnosed with cancer in February, will make his first trip as sovereign.
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US Votes 2024
Investigation continues into Trump gunman’s motive; Weapons still allowed into Republican convention
It’s been a day since former US President Donald Trump was shot at a rally, and the fallout from the assassination attempt is continuing to rock the world.
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Loading‘A monster’: Melania Trump speaks out after shooting
In a lengthy and powerful statement, the often elusive former first lady revealed how she realised her family’s life was “on the brink of devastating change”.
Explosives found in car belonging to the gunman who tried to kill Trump
The latest revelations about the shooter came as the man who was killed in the crossfire on Saturday was identified as a former firefighter, dad, and avid Trump supporter.
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US Votes 2024
‘An outcast’: Trump shooter a registered Republican who wore hunting outfits to school
The FBI identified Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Pennsylvania as the man to have shot former US president Donald Trump. Here is what we know so far about Crooks.
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USA
The shooting in 160 seconds: Inside the assassination attempt
Before any shots were fired, people in the crowd knew something was amiss. What happened next was chaotic, deadly and over in seconds.
Spain strike late to beat England and win Euro 2024
Mikel Oyarzabal was the hero for Spain as he came off the bench to score the winner.
‘It is a dream for me’: Alcaraz blows away Djokovic to retain Wimbledon title
Carlos Alcaraz handed Novak Djokovic arguably his most humbling defeat in any grand slam final – an extraordinary three-set drubbing.
Opinion
AFL 2024
The worries for Essendon heading to September
In Four Points this week: the loss to Melbourne highlighted areas of concern for the Bombers, who flattered to deceive against the Pies. Plus, Collingwood’s draft gamble looks like coming unstuck.
Michael Gleeson
Sports columnist
Australia’s creaking power grid thwarts renewables and pushes up prices
Delays in upgrades to the east-coast grid could raise power bills by hundreds of dollars a year in some areas, analysis shows.
Opinion
Wage growth
OECD’s message to our inflation warriors: she’ll be right
International public servants in Paris have reminded us that Australia’s real wages are too low. So why is the RBA so worried about continued high inflation?
Ross Gittins
Economics Editor
Virtual school enrolments surge as absenteeism and refusal rates climb
Students at Victoria’s public secondary schools are missing more school than ever recorded, with absenteeism impacting disadvantaged communities the most.
In a chaotic and pointless challenge, Poh and co show the amateurs how it’s done
It’s the return of chaotic energy Poh, and a whole lot of hysterical ex-contestants, as the judges and amateurs whoop it up for no good reason.
A dietitian ranks popular supermarket mueslis, from healthy to hell-no
From nutty to toasted and fruity, and everything in between, which muesli product comes out on top? Susie Burrell breaks it down.
Big is back: The superjumbo’s post-pandemic resurgence
Predictions that the Airbus A380 superjumbo was dead have failed to come true. In fact, Airbus has hinted it might start building them again.
Beverly Hills 90210 actor Shannen Doherty dies at 53
American actor Shannen Doherty, best known for her role as high school student Brenda Walsh on hit 1990s television drama Beverly Hills, 90210, has died.
Princess of Wales attends Wimbledon in rare public appearance following cancer diagnosis
Catherine, Princess of Wales, arrived at Wimbledon for the men’s singles final in her second public appearance since revealing her cancer diagnosis.
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Nicole Kidman early shot at gold medal as Olympics superfan
The actor is heading to France to cheer on the Matildas.
Paris 2024
Analysis
Paris 2024
Matildas slump to 2-1 defeat to Canada in final pre-Olympics warm-up
Just 12 days out from their Olympic opener, Tony Gustavsson got a final look at his players as they took on the world’s No.8 side.
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Paris 2024
Paris has a message for people worried about Brisbane 2032: Don’t be
Paris 2024 chief executive Etienne Thobois says Brisbane should settle on a clear vision for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympics. “And then, you know, get moving.”
TRUMP ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT
Analysis
Thankfully, Trump sustained only a minor injury. But his political stocks may receive a major gain
The increased readiness to maim and kill is not a Republican or Democrat syndrome but an advancing American psychosis.
Opinion
Attempt on Trump’s life was only a matter of time
I’ve been to more Donald Trump rallies than I can count. Every time I have feared that something as awful as this would happen.
Farrah Tomazin
North America correspondent
Victoria
From bedside to classroom: hospital school for state’s youngest patients
Sick kids will be able to keep learning at a state government funded school at the Royal Children’s Hospital.
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Victoria Police
Police data management under fire after decade of device losses
Data reveals that 40 devices have been lost by police or have been stolen, in 38 incidents classified as “data spills” which may have contained confidential information.
No tap and a $296 whack: Victoria’s myki fines among the world’s harshest
Victorians face tough fines for public transport fare evasion, which social welfare groups say punishes poor and vulnerable people who have often made a genuine mistake.
‘Accidental homeschoolers’ are on the rise. And it’s not just a COVID hangover
More parents are opting to homeschool their children – and there’s more to the trend than the ‘risk-free trial’ offered by COVID-era restrictions.
Jack found running 50km daily for 50 days so much fun he now has sights on a century
Jack Hanley aims to run 10,000 kilometres in 100 days to raise $430,000 for charity. He expects to go through a dozen pair of runners and consume plenty of pikelets.
AFL 2024
Analysis
How the Saints can lose this Battle, but win the war
St Kilda could net early first-round compensation if Josh Battle leaves, so it may just be in the Saints’ best interests to let him walk.
Mid-season hiccups, or worrying signs for finals-bound Carlton?
Carlton have conceded their vice-like grip on a top-four slot and suffered a worrying injury blow to creative forward Zac Williams just eight weeks out from the finals.
Politics
‘Everything on the table’: Burke weighs deregistration of CFMEU construction division amid revelations
Workplace Relations Minister Tony Burke has threatened deregistration if the union doesn’t clean house.
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Media & marketing
Lattouf’s ‘modest’ ABC offer: $85,000, replacement shifts and an apology
Antoinette Lattouf’s legal team has proposed a settlement offer in the dispute over her termination.
World
Israel kills more than 90 people in area it marked safe for Palestinians
The strike, one of the war’s deadliest so far, took place in an area Israel’s military had designated as safe for hundreds of thousands of Palestinians.
Opinion
True history of the Black Hand, the Liberals who have kept Menzies’ flame alive
George Brandis
Former high commissioner to the UK and federal attorney-general
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Property
How a teacher and IT pro turned a rotting terrace into a colourful haven
When Nicholas and Zahra first saw the Fitzroy fixer-upper, it was ‘barely liveable’. Now, it has been transformed.
Buyer beats five others for $965,000 Coburg house they will demolish
The deceased estate was in poor condition, and attracted spirited competition from builders and property flippers looking for a project.
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15 hearty winter pasta recipes to cook this week
Lifestyle
‘Sorry I forgot to reply’: Why do I put off responding to text messages?
Here’s how to take control of your inbox and tackle the anxiety around instant messaging.
Culture
Concetta Caristo’s journey from Raw Comedy failure to grand final host
The stand-up comedian and Triple J host bombed out twice in Australia’s biggest open-mic competition, and now she encourages others to give it a go.
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AFL 2024
The worries for Essendon heading to September
In Four Points this week: the loss to Melbourne highlighted areas of concern for the Bombers, who flattered to deceive against the Pies. Plus, Collingwood’s draft gamble looks like coming unstuck and Carlton must move to a one-ruck system.
Michael Gleeson
Sports columnist
‘It is a dream for me’: Alcaraz blows away Djokovic to retain Wimbledon title
Carlos Alcaraz handed Novak Djokovic arguably his most humbling defeat in any grand slam final on Sunday – an extraordinary 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (7-4) beatdown.
Spain strike late to beat England and win Euro 2024
Mikel Oyarzabal was the hero for Spain as he came off the bench to score the winner.
GWS stay snugly in the eight with first win over Richmond at the MCG
GWS have climbed to sixth spot on the ladder with their first win over Richmond at the MCG and their highest score kicked on the hallowed turf.
Analysis
AFL 2024
Bombers exposed as unworthy of the top-two spot on offer
After the Western Bulldogs’ upset of Carlton earlier on Saturday, Essendon were looking at second on the ladder with a win at the MCG. They played the first 15 minutes like it would be a walk in the park.
Analysis
Australian cricket
Australia are about to tour England. This is why it’s bad for cricket
Cricket’s international calendar will be placed under renewed scrutiny when Australia tour Scotland and England next month for a series of matches with no meaning or context whatsoever.
Analysis
Nick Kyrgios
Is Nick Kyrgios serious about a comeback, or just playing Djoker?
He’s become Novak Djokovic’s practice partner at Wimbledon and made an impact as a TV commentator, but the lure of centre court still beckons the Australian tennis drawcard.
Have Your Say
Mid-season hiccups, or worrying signs for finals-bound Carlton?
Carlton have conceded their vice-like grip on a top-four slot and suffered a worrying injury blow to creative forward Zac Williams just eight weeks out from the finals.
