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The ‘knee-jerk’ reaction that could tip Australia into recession
The Reserve Bank is at a critical point, economists say – it could let inflation remain a little higher for longer or risk tipping Australia into a recession.
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Daniel Andrews and Scott Morrison are now working for the same billionaire
The Melbourne box billionaire has shown admirable bipartisanship in his hiring of some influential consultants.
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Victorian budget
The multibillion-dollar blow set to deepen Victoria’s financial woes
Government agencies will fork out $15 billion a year for insurance claims by 2028, a 36 per cent surge that threatens to rock the state’s already struggling finances.
The ‘secret battle’ over the future of the Murdoch empire
Rupert Murdoch is locked in a legal battle against three of his children over the family’s media empire, according to a sealed court document obtained by The New York Times.
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US Votes 2024
Biden to address nation after stepping down; Trump calls Harris ‘radical crazy person’
United States President Joe Biden is set to speak from the Oval Office, the first formal speech since he announced he was no longer running for president.
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Paris 2024
‘Serious error of judgement’: Australian swim coach admits to helping South Korean rival
Michael Palfrey says he hopes a South Korean swimmer wins gold – even though he will compete against two Australians on night one at the Games.
‘That surprised her’: How Jess Hull plotted to take on the greatest 1500m runner of all time
Two extraordinary runs, six days apart, have made the world believe the Australian could be the one to bridge the gap on the imperious Faith Kipyegon.
Melbourne house prices are increasing in the fastest time in two years - here’s where they’ve jumped the most
Buyers have jumped at an unusual window of opportunity to purchase their first home or upgrade to a larger one.
‘Get down! Get out!’: Surviving Beirut’s 2020 blast
Four years ago, a port explosion pulverised Beirut. An Australian writer describes the shocking aftermath.
Bruce Lehrmann’s bid to overturn defamation decision faces first test
The former Liberal staffer’s bid to overturn a damning Federal Court defamation decision that left him on the brink of bankruptcy is set for a preliminary hearing.
The ‘post-Millennial Mozart’ on contemporary opera’s most talked-about production
Missy Mazzoli was wary about turning a harrowing film by Lars von Trier into an opera – but it presented an opportunity that could not be missed.
Canada head coach withdraws, two sent home amid Olympics spy drone scandal
Canadian Olympic chiefs apologised after a member of team staff was detained by French authorities over allegations they used a drone to record New Zealand training on two occasions.
Can the Matildas break through for an Olympic medal? We answer the burning questions
We dive into Australia’s tough group, the players to watch and injury concerns as Tony Gustavsson’s side strives for a medal.
‘We don’t want to live in the girls’ shadow’: Aussie men’s sevens off to winning start
The men got Australia’s Olympic campaign off to the best possible start, winning both their pool games in front of a parochial sold-out crowd at the Stade de France.
Flag bearers for Paris opening ceremony revealed
Canoe slalom great Jessica Fox and hockey player Eddie Ockenden have been chosen to represent Australia in the spectacular celebration along the river Seine.
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Building Bad
John Silvester on the underworld figures infiltrating the CFMEU
The Naked City columnist discusses the psychology of the underworld figures who have allegedly infiltrated one of the nation’s most powerful unions.
Opinion
Can’t get a tradie? The CFMEU’s stranglehold on major projects chokes us all
Victoria’s major road and rail projects mean we are building fewer houses, at greater expense. The construction union’s grip is affecting costs, efficiency, quality and the availability of labour.
Harley Dale
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Victoria
He was playing soccer with his little brother. Then everything changed.
Huseyin Pek, 8, was left with catastrophic injuries after pushing his little brother out of the path of a car in Melbourne’s west. An unlicensed driver has admitted to dangerous driving causing serious injury.
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Victoria Police conduct
‘We couldn’t be more heartbroken’: Builder dies from injuries sustained during arrest
Luke Briggs, 35, died from catastrophic injuries sustained during a police arrest in Hoppers Crossing last week.
Criminalising cannabis: How Australia’s war on weed hurts the poor
Most cannabis possession arrests happen in Victoria’s poorest suburbs and towns. A new approach is needed, says the Penington Institute.
‘Pain and fear’: 22 cows die after truck crashes into South Yarra bridge
The cows were either killed or had to be euthanised when the cattle truck crashed into a rail bridge.
River murder accused allegedly stole jewellery, cash from elderly victim
A West Footscray woman charged with killing her neighbour and dumping the body in the Maribyrnong River allegedly broke into the elderly woman’s home and stole cash and jewellery.
AFL 2024
AFL Briefing
Silver lining to Dons’ ‘gutting’ defeat, Scott says; Dees dismiss talk of Oliver friction
Brad Scott had his charges “on the edge of their seats” during an unusually lengthy review that delved deeper than just the tactical mechanics behind their defeat.
The roadblock to All-Australian defender’s potential return to Victoria
The rumblings about Port Adelaide star Dan Houston’s future, and in particular his links to the Demons, started early last month, while a Collingwood forward’s future beyond this season is uncertain.
Politics
Veteran Labor MPs could quit in days, opening door for frontbench shake up
There is growing expectation in Labor ranks that a pair of cabinet ministers are poised to announce they will not contest the next election.
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World markets
ASX to fall as tech giants send Wall Street to worst day since 2022
A wipeout sent US stock indexes to their worst losses since 2022 after profit reports from Tesla and Alphabet helped suck momentum from Wall Street’s frenzy around AI.
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Cost of living
Cost-of-living crisis? Why only some of us are feeling the pinch
Ross Gittins
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Aviation
How Flight Centre’s news on falling airfares became Qantas’ problem
Elizabeth Knight
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World
Gunman researched JFK assassination before trying to kill Trump, says FBI
The 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks is believed to have done a Google search one week before the shooting of “How far away was Oswald from Kennedy?
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The game has changed. But here’s why Trump’s still on track to win
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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.
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Put down the toothbrush. Your brushing schedule might need a rethink
Brushing, flossing and dentist visits – the secret to healthy teeth isn’t much of a secret. But there are a few good and bad habits dentists want us to think about.
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Pop goes the weasel: The sham behind boy bands *NSYNC and Backstreet Boys
The documentary series Dirty Pop is a fascinating look at one of the longest-running and most elaborate swindles in music.
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Fox and Ockenden unveiled as flag-bearers for Paris opening ceremony
Canoe slalom great Jessica Fox and hockey player Eddie Ockenden have been chosen to represent Australia in the spectacular celebration along the river Seine.
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AFL 2024
The run home: Where the contenders stand in the race for the AFL top eight
While the Swans appear to have top spot locked up, the race for the top eight is well and truly on as we head into the home stretch of the AFL season. Where will your team finish?
Dropping Olympic boxing would be ‘a crime against humanity’
The future of boxing as an Olympic sport beyond Paris is still in doubt – a prospect that Australian boxers and medal hopes Harry Garside, Caitlin Parker and Teremoana Teremoana say they find “honestly terrifying”.
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AFL 2024
Scott reveals silver lining to Dons’ ‘gutting’ defeat; Dees dismiss talk of Oliver friction
Brad Scott had his charges “on the edge of their seats” during an unusually lengthy review that delved deeper than just the tactical mechanics behind their defeat, while Melbourne have shot down rumours that there is tension between star midfielder Clayton Oliver and the club.
‘That surprised her’: How Jess Hull plotted to take on the greatest 1500m runner of all time
Two extraordinary runs, six days apart, have made the world believe the Australian could be the one to bridge the gap on the imperious Faith Kipyegon.
The post-race meal that put Piastri, Norris back on track
Australian Oscar Piastri said he would have let his teammate win if the roles in his maiden grand prix win were reversed.
Could Hird end up coaching son Tom at Port Melbourne? The club is asking
The former Essendon champion has become a constant figure at the VFL club watching his son Tom play, and powerbrokers are keen to put the question to him.
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The roadblock to All-Australian defender’s potential return to Victoria
The rumblings about Port Adelaide star Dan Houston’s future, and in particular his links to the Demons, started early last month, while a Collingwood forward’s future beyond this season is uncertain.
