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Stage 3 tax cuts spark boost in consumer confidence
The joy may be short-lived, with inflation data due next week key to the Reserve Bank board’s next interest rate move.
Alleged Maribyrnong River killer named as veil of secrecy lifted
A court heard detectives needed extra time to analyse CCTV footage and forensic evidence, which they indicated would be the cornerstone of the prosecution case.
Analysis
US Votes 2024
Harris frames herself as everything Trump is not
Kamala Harris, a former prosecutor and attorney-general, believes she can offer the US something that Donald Trump cannot.
Opinion
Workplace
I’m a cafe worker. There’s one question customers ask that shows a lack of respect
Most people have little idea of the stigma directed at hospitality workers. Here’s one of the assumptions.
Liam Heitmann-Ryce-LeMercier
Freelance writer
Tyrone was 15 when he died of an overdose on the bathroom floor. Weeks earlier he said he wanted help
Tyrone Woxvold died of an overdose at his mother’s home. He developed a drug habit while in the state’s care and had wanted to get help, an inquest heard.
Probe into Australian killed in IDF strike may be released soon
A report into Australian aid worker Lalzawimi “Zomi” Frankcom’s death in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza may be publicly released soon.
‘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.
Australian woman allegedly raped in Paris
The 25-year-old says she was sexually assaulted by a group of men in one of Paris’ tourist precincts, local media is reporting.
‘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.
Opinion
Tips & advice
Stuck in an unfamiliar city at midnight, I accepted a lift from a stranger
The prospect of arriving in an unfamiliar city fills me with unease. So I don’t hesitate when a woman seated beside me offers a lift.
Catherine Marshall
Travel writer
Six openings to gee you up for a Geelong trip (and a hatted bistro to visit before it closes)
Including a charcoal-powered steakhouse and a basement bar with house-party vibes.
Critics hate it, audiences love it: Jessica Alba’s machete-wielding comeback
We haven’t seen the Sin City star on screen for nearly five years. Was her straight-to-streaming action comeback a wise choice?
Exclusive
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.
Secret buyer pays $60 million for abandoned superyacht
The 81-metre-long Alfa Nero 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.
Opinion
Superannuation
Three ways your boss could be raiding your super
Super has changed a bit recently. Here’s how to check you’re getting paid what you’re owed.
Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon
Money contributor
Paris 2024
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.
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.
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.
Exclusive
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
Woodside in talks to form ‘dream team’ for US gas exports
Oil and gas giant Woodside is in talks to pull together a team of potential partners to help launch its new LNG terminal in the United States to muscle into the market.
World
‘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.
Opinion
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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 Eiffel Tower loomed 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.
Have Your Say
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.
