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Warning on CFMEU intimidation sent to Allan, Albanese in 2022
A construction company battling CFMEU standover tactics wrote to top Labor politicians detailing their trouble and offering proof.
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It’s a union, not a bikie gang: The CFMEU needs a real overhaul
The union’s national body wants policymakers and the public to think it’s taken a strong step. It hasn’t.
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US Votes 2024
Trump names critic-turned-ally as running mate as Republican National Convention begins
Donald Trump’s Republican running mate will be JD Vance, a bestselling author and senator from Ohio, the former president has announced.
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US politics
Assassination in the USA: Why does America take aim at its leaders?
Access to guns does not fully explain the intensity of American political violence. There must be something more.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
‘Lawless, outlier decision’: Trump classified documents case dismissed
The move is the second significant legal victory for former US president Donald Trump in as many weeks. It has brought condemnation for Judge Aileen Cannon.
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Political leadership
Voters swing to Dutton in new sign of angst over economy
As consumer prices and interest rates rise, 53 per cent of voters name the cost of living as the most important issue in deciding their votes.
Man who murdered toddler sentenced to 32 years behind bars
Jaidyn Gomes-Sebastiao, affectionately known as Snuffles, was just two when he died on September 2, 2019.
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Life in the ’burbs
My suburb is a woke, lefty haven. It may also be Melbourne’s whitest
When Peter Dutton takes aim at “woke inner-city elites”, he means people in my suburb, where all children (or wokelings) are fluent in Welcome To Country.
Tom Ormonde
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ABBA Voyage negotiations bog down amid ‘greedy’ accusations
The state government was heading towards a deal to bring the concert to Melbourne but talks stalled.
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This premium economy is nothing short of outstanding
Plenty of airlines offer good service, but I’ve never flown with a crew who seemed to enjoy their job this much.
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China relations
The US, UK and the EU are clamping down on China over support for Russia’s war. Not Australia
NATO’s decision to denounce China as a “decisive enabler” of Russia’s war machine marked a turning point among the 32 member countries. Australia agrees, but will not put words into action.
‘Best thing I’ve ever done’: How a chance diagnosis transformed this mining worker’s life
Tristan did not just get his own desk at Fortescue when he shared his diagnosis. He got a ticket to be himself.
Spanish police say body found in the area where Briton Jay Slater went missing
Local police said that evidence strongly suggested the remains were those of the teenager.
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AFL 2024
Collingwood in talks to keep Wright when sabbatical ends
One of the architects of the Magpies’ 2023 flag is due back in August but is keen to explore a different role.
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Australian cricket
Who is Cooper Connolly? The story behind Australian cricket’s newest wildcard
Cooper Connolly’s composure has already taken him a long way. Selectors now hope the 20-year-old will grow into one of the most important role players in the national set-up.
Cranky Curtis returns for the semi-final and the worst cook (who isn’t Nat) is out
Pezza, Nat and Sav frantically cook off for a place in the grand finale. Bet you didn’t see this finalist combo coming.
The stunning photos that captured British theatre royalty’s trip Down Under
The stand-out element of Shiroma Perera-Nathan’s account of the tour of Australia and New Zealand by acting couple Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh is the photographs.
The ugly sweater just got a James Bond makeover
Label of the moment Loewe and Daniel Craig are pushing patterned knitwear to the fashion front line.
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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.”
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Gunman first came to attention of authorities while acting strangely outside Trump event
The FBI identified Thomas Matthew Crooks, 20, of Pennsylvania, as the man to have shot Donald Trump. Here is what we know so far about Crooks.
‘Most iconic photo’: The photographer who captured a historic moment
The photo by Associated Press chief photographer Evan Vucci was one of several taken in the aftermath of the Trump shooting that will go down in the pantheon of news photography.
Victoria
Allan wants CFMEU temporarily banished from Victorian Labor
The premier said she had “deep disgust” for alleged behaviour within the union in her first public remarks since the resignation of CFMEU secretary John Setka.
How a TV show catapulted this niche sport into a global sensation
Forget the Olympics. An elite Australian team is competing in a different world championship.
Doctors look interstate for work as Victorian budget squeeze hits hard
Hiring freezes and job losses at Victorian hospitals are prompting many healthcare workers to look interstate for work.
Two bodies found in Maribyrnong River not linked, police say
Homicide detectives will investigate the death of a woman whose body was found wrapped in plastic. But police say the death of a man also found in the river is not believed to be suspicious.
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.
AFL 2024
Young Saint investigated for alleged homophobic slur
St Kilda first year player Lance Collard is being investigated for allegedly using a homophobic slur during the Sandringham Zebras’ VFL match on Saturday.
Analysis
Time running out for Magpies, Greene is good for football: Key takeouts from round 18
Collingwood’s chances of making finals now appear worse than slim, while Sam Mitchell’s coaching ability has been on display this seasons.
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.
Business
Giant batteries are getting even bigger in Australia as coal exit nears
Developers of giant batteries designed to smooth the shift from coal to cleaner power are attracting record levels of investment.
World
Tunnels, tricks and tactics: Hamas’ Gaza strategy revealed
Hamas’ ghost army appears only fleetingly, emerging suddenly from underground to attack, then returning swiftly to its subterranean fortress.
Opinion
See ya, Setka! Why union chief’s departure is good news for women
Jenna Price
Columnist and academic
True history of the Black Hand, the Liberals who have kept Menzies’ flame alive
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Former high commissioner to the UK and federal attorney-general
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When they first saw the Fitzroy house it was ‘barely liveable’. Look at it now
Rather than putting the couple off, the run-down state of the 1858-built home appealed to Nicholas and Zahra.
Melbourne renovator more than doubles their money on $2.4m auction
A couple beat three young families for the four-bedroom family home in Templestowe that last sold in 2019 and has since had a transformative renovation.
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Lifestyle
Princess Catherine’s purple streak is a Wimbledon winner
While royal rivals turned to feminine florals, Catherine, Princess of Wales, took a colourful stand at the tennis.
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
Collingwood in talks to keep Wright when sabbatical ends
One of the architects of the Magpies’ 2023 flag is due back in August but is keen to explore a different role.
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Wimbledon
Out-served, outgunned, outplayed: Is this the end of the Djokovic era?
Doubting Djokovic is a dangerous game, but even he is starting to do it.
Young Saint investigated for alleged homophobic slur
St Kilda first year player Lance Collard is being investigated over the Sandringham Zebras’ VFL match against Williamstown on Saturday.
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Australian cricket
Who is Cooper Connolly? The story behind Australian cricket’s newest wildcard
Connolly’s composure has already taken him a long way. Selectors now hope his combination of calmness and power will help the 20-year-old grow into one of the most important role players in the national set-up.
Analysis
AFL 2024
Time running out for Magpies, Greene is good for football: Key takeouts from round 18
Collingwood’s chances of making finals now appear worse than slim, Sam Mitchell’s coaching ability has been on display this season and the Bulldogs’ roller-coaster continued with an impressive win over Carlton.
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Baseball
Ku-Ring-Gai to Cleveland: Bazzana becomes millionaire Australian MLB success
Sydney’s Travis Bazzana has been selected by the Cleveland Guardians with the top pick in Major League Baseball’s draft.
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AFL 2024
Bedford, Cameron handed three-match bans; fears grow over the return of ‘the chicken wing’
Lions star Charlie Cameron and Giants tagger Toby Bedford have been handed three-match bans. Meanwhile, Leigh Matthews is among those concerned at the increased prevalence of the “chicken wing” tackle.
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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
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