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News, results and expert analysis from the Paris Olympics sent daily during the Games.
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Victorian Parliament
Victorian Labor slumps to lowest support in years under Jacinta Allan
Voters concerned about health funding and youth crime are turning away from the government.
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Trade unions
On police radar and still on an inside track to major projects thanks to CFMEU
A company championed by the union has become one of NSW’s biggest labour-hire firms supplying large publicly funded projects.
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City life
Victoria is spending $50 billion on three big projects. None of them are the project people want most
A new survey has found which infrastructure projects residents want for Melbourne, and it’s not what the Allan government is prioritising.
‘I’m not doing a cleaner’s job’: The unwritten rules of Airbnb etiquette
Can you refuse to strip the beds? Who should do the bins? Is it OK to tell the owner you don’t want them to “pop round”? Experts weigh in.
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US Votes 2024
Key Democrat joins calls for Biden’s withdrawal; Kremlin backs VP pick
The assassination attempt on Donald Trump has paused but not eliminated the calls for Joe Biden to step aside.
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‘It is intense, but it just doesn’t compare’: Peter Hartcher on the mood in Washington DC
International editor Peter Hartcher compares the aftermath of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump with some of the more “feverish” American moments of the 21st century.
Trump-Vance presidency could herald a new era for the US dollar
In most cases, Trump likes his policies to be “strong,” but when it comes to the value of the US currency, he has long expressed a different view.
Introducing The Age’s five new trainee journalists
Editor Patrick Elligett says the group are potential stars of the future, selected for their passion for journalism, their talent and their potential to provide valuable reporting to The Age’s subscribers.
How home sellers made 10 per cent more money than the highest offer
The premium has hovered in a range of about 10 per cent to 11 per cent in recent years, and pushed above 12 per cent in 2021.
Lawyers accused of doctoring medical certificate to help client
Two Melbourne lawyers charged with perverting the course of justice have failed to have reporting of their names suppressed from the public.
Opinion
AFL 2024
As confusion rules in the AFL, there is urgent need for a rewrite
In trying to minimise concussion, the AFL has tied itself into knots and the players are tripping over them. There is an urgent need for a fresh look.
Greg Baum
Sports columnist
Paris mayor makes good on Seine swim vow to show it’s safe for Olympics
Anne Hidalgo swam in the cleaned-up waters of the capital’s river, fulfilling a promise that has become a symbol of the Olympic Games that start this month.
Souths. Wigan. New Zealand. NSW: Maguire ends another drought in classic Origin decider
Michael Maguire brought a new approach to NSW, and it paid off in style with a come-from-behind series victory.
‘What I was put on this Earth to do’: One-handed pianist to perform with MSO
British concert pianist Nicholas McCarthy is a champion of left-hand alone repertoire – and next year will be performing with the MSO.
Naomi Watts, Elizabeth Debicki lead Aussie Emmy nominations
Shogun, The Bear and Only Murders in the Building were the most nominated programs for the 76th annual Emmy Awards.
Kids can love vegies, spice and, yes, even chilli – if only we let them, says Stephanie Alexander
Children are more than willing to “roll up their sleeves” in the kitchen and garden, the food writer, educator and former restaurateur believes.
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Paris 2024
‘More than smiles and flower caps’: Why artistic swimmers are Games’ fittest athletes
Meet some of Australia’s toughest competitors. They train eight hours in the pool every day, all year, in a sport that is often completely misunderstood.
Perkins, Flintoff-King, Armstrong, Cuthbert, Hackett: Australia’s great summer Olympic moments
Freeman or Thorpe? Rugby sevens gold or water polo glory? We take a walk down memory lane and select 20 unforgettable Australian Olympic moments.
Building Bad
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The CFMEU boss, a wad of cash and a hidden camera: New pictures reveal covert police operation
A police camera hidden in the ceiling of the CFMEU’s Sydney office allegedly captured NSW construction union boss Darren Greenfield being passed a $5000 bundle of cash.
Indigenous justice commission to probe worksite allegations amid CFMEU fallout
Premier Jacinta Allan has also confirmed that the Victorian Labor Party had begun formal processes to eject the CFMEU’s construction division from its ranks.
Victoria
‘The kindest lady’: Neighbours mourn Lolene, 85, after body found in Maribyrnong River
A West Footscray woman has been charged with murder and a 15-year-old boy questioned after the discovery of a woman’s body.
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Early childhood
It’s been there for 27 years. Now, this community kinder is being kicked out of its home by a university
Dozens of families in Melbourne’s inner south face losing their child care after a community kinder was served an eviction notice by its landlord, one of the city’s major universities.
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Baby formula
What happens if you can’t breastfeed your baby? This minister wants a new approach to help women
Assistant Health Minister Ged Kearney says breastfeeding gives babies the best start in life, but it’s not easy for everyone.
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Renewables
Painting turbine blades black cuts bird deaths by 70%
This simple fix is proven to dramatically reduce bird strikes. There are also high-tech solutions helping endangered Tasmanian wedge-tailed eagles.
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Bunkering down: Golf club sandstorm in the sand belt
Members are teed off at the handling of a proposed merger of two prestigious golf clubs.
AFL 2024
Opinion
Were these AFL bans correct, or the suspensions that broke footy?
Debate is raging over the three-match bans upheld by the AFL tribunal for Toby Bedford and Charlie Cameron’s tackles. Is the reaction hysterical hand wringing, or is the game under threat?
Jon Pierik and Peter Ryan
Money Talks
The silver lining to a possible 20-year low for the yellow and black army
Richmond premiership player Liam Baker will consider his options closer to the end of the season, with offers from three clubs in front of him. But the Tigers have enough collateral to reset their list under Adem Yze.
Politics
Analysis
Building Bad
This is not the time to flinch on union corruption
Will Labor look after households or protect its friends in the union movement? One way to tell will be whether it forces tainted officials out the door.
Business
ASX set to fall after Nasdaq has worst day since 2022
Concern about tighter US restrictions on chip sales to China has triggered a massive selloff in the megacap tech stocks that have powered Wall Street in recent months.
Opinion
Andrew Forrest
Billionaire Andrew Forrest’s green crusade cops a reality check
Elizabeth Knight
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World
Ex-CIA analyst accused of spying in exchange for handbags, Michelin-star sushi
A prominent voice on US foreign policy with a taste for designer labels is accused of accepting luxury goods in exchange for helping South Korean intelligence.
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Property
Seven of our favourite luxury homes for sale right now
Our top picks include a beach house with three decks to enjoy the sea breeze, a no-expenses-spared restoration, and a creekfront sanctuary.
‘Outlook is very grim’: Warning sign in property investment market
Housing costs have soared faster than incomes, but could there be any relief on the horizon?
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Lifestyle
Ghosting is an inescapable part of dating. Is it ever OK?
A study found 25 per cent of participants said they’d been ghosted by a romantic partner, and just over 20 per cent said they had ghosted someone themselves.
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Marriage
Steven said no to the strip club on a buck’s night. Then his mates shunned him
Jenna Price
Columnist and academic
Culture
Most period dramas on TV are tosh. Not this one
This series is the latest in a long line of recent prestige dramas that prefer to unpick history and stitch it back together in a fantastical way.
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AFL 2024
As confusion rules in the AFL, there is urgent need for a rewrite
In trying to minimise concussion, the AFL has tied itself into knots and the players are tripping over them. There is an urgent need for a fresh look.
Greg Baum
Sports columnist
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
‘Genuinely confused’: AFLPA hits out at tackling bans; Saint gets six matches for homophobic language
St Kilda’s Lance Collard has been suspended for six matches for using homophobic language in a VFL match, while Charlie Cameron and Toby Bedford will continue to fight against their three-match bans.
Holy Moses: NSW reclaim Origin shield after injured half stars in wild decider
NSW has reclaimed the Origin shield with just their third Suncorp Stadium win in a decider despite not leading until the 65th minute in a drama-packed contest.
New hit: Contact sport, CTE link to Parkinson’s-style disease
New research from Boston University links repeated head knocks to physical and mental deterioration.
‘More than smiles and flower caps’: Why artistic swimmers are Games’ fittest athletes
Meet some of Australia’s toughest competitors. They train eight hours in the pool every day, all year, in a sport that is often completely misunderstood.
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Vale
‘One of the great voices of the game’: Tributes flow for legendary broadcaster David Morrow
The former ABC and 2GB commentator, who has died aged 71, was inducted into the NRL Hall of Fame last week.
Perspective
NRL 2024
He’s on the brink of history, and a reality check will put DCE among the greats
Will this be the swan song of Queensland’s captain? And if so, where will Daly Cherry-Evans stand among the Maroons and State of Origin greats?
Have Your Say
The silver lining to a possible 20-year low for the yellow and black army
Richmond premiership player Liam Baker will consider his options closer to the end of the season, with offers from three clubs in front of him. But the Tigers have enough collateral to reset their list under Adem Yze.
