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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.
Opinion
Inside China
China makes surprise move as alarm bells ring louder
China’s struggling economy was the driving force behind an unexpected cut in interest rates, but Xi Jinping is sticking with his long-term dream.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Victorian minister admits she knew of CFMEU complaint before media reports
Victorian Planning Minister Sonya Kilkenny told journalists she had previously received a complaint about the conduct of the union as a local member.
Analysis
US Votes 2024
Harris frames herself as everything Trump is not, and Democrats are behind her
Kamala Harris, a former prosecutor and attorney-general, believes she can offer the country something that Donald Trump, a convicted felon, cannot.
‘We failed’: Secret Service director grilled on Trump assassination attempt
Kimberly Cheatle acknowledged that the Secret Service was told about a suspicious person two to five times before the shooting at the Pennsylvania rally.
‘It’s not like I’m a crazy bug person’: The unusual snack that gives this Aussie athlete a boost
For a protein boost, Australian beach volleyballer Zachery Schubert munches on crickets.
Australian woman allegedly raped in Paris
The 25-year-old says she was sexually assaulted by a group of men in one of Paris’s tourist precincts, local media is reporting.
Secret buyer pays $60 million for abandoned superyacht
The 81-metre-long vessel, complete with a baby grand piano and a swimming pool that turns into a helipad, has been abandoned in the Caribbean for more than two years.
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Crime
Police to accuse ex-partner of helping plan alleged attack on daycare mum
Police say the young mother struck by a car after dropping a child at the centre, south of Brisbane, had been in a relationship months earlier with a man now charged over her death.
‘If you need to get drugs or tobacco into Australia, I’m your guy’
Police call them “trusted insiders” and crooks call them “doors”. They’re the people who work in industries which import, export, or move goods across borders, and who help criminal syndicates bring drugs and tobacco onshore.
Keanu Reeves had a vision. Then things got really weird
The Hollywood nice guy was on set as John Wick when he saw the beginnings of his first novel. Author China Mieville couldn’t resist.
The secret to Adam Liaw’s perfect French onion soup? You’ll just have to wait and see
It takes time to bring out the rich caramelised flavour in one of the world’s great dishes. So block out the next two hours and enjoy the process.
Opinion
China
Visa-free or not, few Australians want to go to China
China has announced Australians will get visa-free entry for stays up to 15 days, but will it make any difference?
Lee Tulloch
Travel columnist
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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.
Risk of Lebanese-Israeli conflict is real, but a ceasefire in Gaza may help
Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militia that dominates southern Lebanon, has said it will stop firing rockets if Israel halts its war with Hamas in Gaza.
Four face jail time over ‘pump and dump’ scam on messaging app
Four people face jail time after being criminally charged with operating a “pump and dump” scheme on encrypted messaging app Telegram.
Paris 2024
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.
‘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.
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
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
Firefighters plagued by equipment failure at Derrimut industrial blaze
An aerial truck meant to be near the Derrimut fire was instead 40 kilometres away, while another broke down twice as the blaze raged.
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.
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
‘Flick the switch’: Why the Hawks aren’t worried about Ginnivan and the ‘rascal pack’
The surging Hawks have become the league’s most exciting team, and skipper James Sicily has praised Jack Ginnivan for the energy he delivers.
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.
Why Matilda Michelle Heyman is Australia’s best comeback story in Paris
After being forced into international retirement in 2019, the veteran striker wants to make the most of her Paris campaign.
‘It’s not like I’m a crazy bug person:’ The unusual snack giving this Olympian a boost
As Australia’s beach volleyballers hit the sand, the top of the iconic monument peered over the stands like a giant spectator.
‘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.
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 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.
