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Trade unions
CFMEU boss allegedly bragged of corrupt contract connections at $94b super fund
Police allege the high-ranking official boasted to corrupt building firms that he could secure them lucrative jobs on construction projects financed by superannuation giant Cbus.
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Child abuse
The children for sale – and the Australians who exploit them
Anna and her two cousins were repeatedly abused by family members for online customers to see. Warning: This story contains distressing content.
Victoria needs 6000 new place names. This time, they’ll be chosen differently
The state government expects population growth will create another 6000 places that need names over the next three years –streets, suburbs, schools and more. And it has set a target.
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US Votes 2024
Harris says Trump would lead a country of ‘chaos, fear and hate’; Biden comments for first time since standing aside
Biden – speaking with a hoarse voice while recovering from COVID – said he believes the team made the right choice.
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LoadingAfter Biden steps aside, endorsements and donations come rolling in for Harris
In a sign of the momentum behind her, Kamala Harris’ campaign team has said it’s raised $US81 million in donations in the first 24 hours following President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out.
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North America
The game has changed. But here’s why Trump’s still on track to win
Kamala Harris is no less unpopular than Joe Biden. On some measures, she’s even less likely to win against Donald Trump.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Mollie versus Arnie: The anatomy of a colossal Olympic showdown
A deep dive into every tactic, technique and turn that goes into executing the perfect 200m freestyle race.
Demon to make Olympic debut after recovering from injury that sent him out of Wimbledon
Alex de Minaur’s Olympic dream looked shattered when he withdrew from Wimbledon less than a fortnight ago with a “freak” hip injury, but he’s recovered in time to compete in Paris.
Opinion
Life in the ’burbs
You know you’ve hit my suburb when you spot this eyesore
In some suburbs, you’d find irritated locals fighting tooth and nail to have this monstrosity removed. In my suburb, many fought to have it heritage listed.
Lawrie Bradly
Contributor
The 54 homes were built in the 30 years after WWII. Now, they’re at the centre of a fight
A residents’ campaign wants the council to grant heritage protection to houses in Melbourne’s bayside suburbs, but not everyone agrees.
Litany of failures: Equipment woes at industrial blaze plague firefighters
An aerial truck meant to be near the Derrimut fire was instead 40 kilometres away, while another broke down twice as the fire raged.
Charming, awkward: This pop star’s joy is infectious
Girl In Red made her Australian debut in 2023 – and this year returns to play a venue seven times the size.
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Airline reviews
New Qantas plane raises the standard for short flights
Qantas is bringing in new Airbus A220s as part of its fleet renewal. It is spacious and well designed – even in the toilets.
‘Family photo!’: First image of Julian Assange reunited with family
Assange hasn’t spoken publicly since his return to Australia, and this is the first image we have seen of him reunited with his children.
The ‘deep animus’ behind the beef between ABC boss and a radio legend
ABC chair Kim Williams says he hasn’t spoken to broadcaster Phillip Adams in 35 years and is puzzled by the animosity the former Late Night Live host has for him.
Rocks that create ‘dark oxygen’ 4000 metres under the sea
A discovery in the deep sea has challenged scientific consensus of how life on Earth began.
To make way for Olympics, Paris carries out some ‘social cleansing’
Last week alone, almost 500 people were removed from camps located along the Canal de l’Ourcq, on the route of the Olympic flame.
Paris 2024
‘It’s not a secret’: Team USA have the most talent – but the Boomers have something they don’t
NBA star Josh Giddey discusses Australia’s chances of a basketball medal in Paris, and says cohesion could bring the formidable USA team undone.
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Paris 2024
‘Not what the Olympics is about’: Sport integrity chief laments doping cloud over Paris 2024
Outgoing Sport Integrity Australia boss David Sharpe says athletes need clarity about the case of the Chinese swimmers before they trust the anti-doping system.
Building Bad
Premier defends Victoria’s CFMEU inquiry after whitewashing allegation
Jacinta Allan has vowed the government-appointed investigator will be able to speak to ministers – including herself – about claims against the CFMEU.
God forgives, the CFMEU doesn’t: The warning for Labor after Setka
The union speaks to Labor’s working-class voters more than any other. Now the party fears the CFMEU has a long memory.
Victoria
Cyclist left to die ‘like roadkill’: Fatal hit-run driver jailed
The judge who jailed Peter Koutsogiannakis described the 30-year-old as “devoid of moral qualms”.
It’s a long-standing beachside tradition, but Mornington Peninsula’s calling time
For decades, boat owners have stored their vessels informally on the beach, providing easy access to the water. Those days could be over.
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Investigation
A comedy legend was told he’d been hacked. Minutes later, $30,000 was gone
Rod Quantock and wife Mary Kenneally are calling for greater bank protections after being defrauded of their savings by a conman.
‘Heartbroken’: Tributes for hero father after Sydney train tragedy
The family had recently posted photos of their Australian adventures on social media after moving from India to Sydney for work.
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Crime
‘No accident’: Daycare hit-run deemed a domestic violence murder
The family of a woman allegedly targeted in a fatal hit-run claim her attacker was waiting for her to finish a daycare drop-off.
AFL 2024
AFL Briefing
De Koning out for home-and-away season; Swans dealt a bitter blow; clubs sent a ‘please explain’
Carlton’s tough win over North Melbourne has come at a cost, with a fractured foot to sideline star ruckman Tom De Koning until the end of the home-and-away season. Meanwhile, the Swans are battling their own injury issues.
Four Points
Hotshot Hawks are dragging football into the modern age
Sam Mitchell’s entertainers are taking football in a different direction.
Politics
Rethink urged on ‘outdated’ treatment of migrants with disabilities
A controversial migration rule allows the government to order removal of migrants with long-term health conditions and their families.
Business
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Telecommunications
Giving it away: Optus’ novel plan to win back customers
The telco is letting anyone use its network for a week for free, in a bid to move on from its year from hell.
World
Inside the weekend when Biden decided to quit the race for the White House
President Joe Biden didn’t tell most of his staff until a minute before his announcement. Vice President Kamala Harris learnt of his decision the same day.
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Property
Tree-changing couple splashes $2.64m on East Melbourne city bolthole
Steps to the MCG, with a cracking courtyard, the three-bedroom house will become a base for its new owners when they visit the city.
The type of property that was supposed to get cheaper – but soared
A “perfect storm” of rising demand and scant supply has been putting upward pressure on prices since the pandemic began.
Good Food
Lifestyle
What’s behind the Ozempic baby boom?
If the buzz is to be believed, women now have access to a medication that can not only help shed weight but can also calm fertility panic.
Culture
From George Clooney to Robert De Niro: The power of celebrity endorsements
As Joe Biden steps back from the presidential nomination, major Hollywood players respond.
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Sport
Mollie versus Arnie: The anatomy of a colossal Olympic showdown
A deep dive into every tactic, technique and turn that goes into executing the perfect 200m freestyle race.
From Wimbledon disappointment to Olympic debut: Demon’s quick recovery from ‘freak’ injury
Alex de Minaur’s Olympic dream looked shattered when he withdrew from Wimbledon less than a fortnight ago with a “freak” hip injury, but he has recovered in time to compete in Paris.
Dutch convicted child rapist would not be welcome on Australian team, says Meares
The selection of Steven van de Velde on the Netherlands’ beach volleyball team has been shrouded in controversy.
How do they do that? Inside the most dangerous event at the Olympics
It’s both elegant and terrifying. We break down the technique, training and triumphs of Australia’s world champion pole vaulter Nina Kennedy.
‘It’s not a secret’: Team USA have the most talent – but the Boomers have something they don’t
NBA star Josh Giddey discusses Australia’s chances of a basketball medal in Paris, and says cohesion could bring the formidable USA team undone.
Chloe’s friends have gone back to school. She’s skating along the Champs-Elysees
Chloe Covell is too young to sleep in the athletes’ village, and yet she’s a key part of one of the biggest skateboarding teams in Paris.
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
De Koning out for home-and-away season; Swans dealt a bitter blow; clubs sent a ‘please explain’
Carlton’s tough win over North Melbourne has come at a cost, with a fractured foot to sideline star ruckman Tom De Koning until the end of the home-and-away season. Meanwhile, the Swans are battling their own injury issues.
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How the Paris 1924 champions would go against today’s Olympians
A century of data shows how a deeper gene pool, better diets and fancy sneakers have made humans run faster. How much improvement is left?
