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CFMEU scandal: Government rejects plan to get bikies off Victoria’s building sites
As state parliament considers a plan to keep bikies off building sites, Labor and Greens leaders have been quizzed about their response to the CFMEU revelations.
New home approvals drop placing more pressure on supply
Higher interest rates and pricey materials, labour and other costs have been weighing on home building,
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Burke dismisses as ‘idiotic’ opposition claims he would be soft on Palestinian refugees
Palestinian community leaders want a permanent visa scheme for the 1300 people who have fled the conflict in Gaza.
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Aviation
Rex offered cheap and reliable flights. I knew it couldn’t last
If the government wants to do better for consumers in a cost-of-living crisis it should talk less, act more.
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Aviation
‘We don’t want to see Rex fold’, government ready to help
Transport Minister Catherine King says the federal government will step in if need be to help the airline.
Australians lose billions to scams. This bank is taking on impersonators
Australians lost around $3 billion to scams last year, with impersonation scams a significant part of that. According to Westpac, impersonation scams (including those related to banks) account for 11 per cent of all reported scam types.
Is there a gold medal for levitating? Gravity-defying Olympic photograph goes viral
A photo of Brazilian surfer Gabriel Medina at the Olympics has gone viral. Meanwhile, Australian surfers Jack Robinson and Ethan Ewing both advanced setting up an All-Australian quarter-final.
Officer who fatally shot fugitive wielding an empty gun ‘acted appropriately’: Coroner
Stanley Turvey was tasered and shot dead by police after a three-day manhunt.
CHO warns of ‘nasty pneumonia’ risk after legionnaires’ outbreak
Health authorities believe the outbreak is likely from a single source and expect a wave of cases before it diminishes.
Outgunned cop had ‘no alternative’ but to flee Wieambillla ambush
Under fire from men with high-powered rifles, Constable Randall Kirk recalled being taught his police-issue Glock could only shoot 15 metres with any accuracy.
10 of the best airports for shopping
Tired of handbags and gin? If you know where to look, you can still nab unique local goods at international airports.
Orlando Bloom’s ‘controversial’ former home on offer again
When the Lord of the Rings actor painted the house black it was ‘very controversial’, and now it’s ‘pretty trendy’.
The secrets to making perfect gnocchi
The Greek-born chef at Tipo 00 is one of Australia’s greatest pasta makers. He shares his knowledge in a new cookbook.
‘Like a rainbow of beige’: Liberal ‘white dudes’ rally for Harris
The call, which included high-profile actors and singers, was billed as a chance to prove that Donald Trump doesn’t own the votes of white men or speak for them.
Men’s triathlon postponed due to pollution levels in the Seine
Paris authorities had promised to make the Seine swimmable as a key legacy of the Games, and spent $2.3 billion on wastewater infrastructure to contain sewage.
It was supposed to be Arnie’s night, but it could end up being Mollie’s Games
Ariarne Titmus stressed that hers were tears of joy for her teammate, but no one was really buying it.
All the big moments of Paris day 3, in photographs
A photo of Brazilian surfer Gabriel Medina at the Olympics has gone viral. Meanwhile, Australian surfers Jack Robinson and Ethan Ewing both advanced setting up an All-Australian quarter-final.
As it happened: Key moments from Day 3
Welcome to our live coverage of Day 3 at the Olympics in Paris where the Opals, divers and equestrian are in action ahead of a blockbuster swimming final tomorrow morning. Follow here.
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Victoria
Bodybuilder who killed partner in front of her 10-year-old asks for lighter sentence
During Sven Lindemann’s trial, the court heard Monique Lezsak’s daughter told him to “leave my mother alone” as he stabbed his partner to death.
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Victorian Parliament
Victorian opposition accused of ‘race-baiting’ over latest planning policy
Opposition Leader John Pesutto’s calling out of cultural heritage processes as a handbrake on development red tape has provoked a sharp response.
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Courts
Courtroom drama as mum jailed for forcing daughter to marry her murderer
Sakina Muhammad Jan cried and yelled as she was sent to jail for three years after her landmark conviction for forcing someone into a marriage.
‘Dumbfounded’ traders kicked out as Prahran Market shoots for ‘fresh’ look
They’ve invested hundreds of thousands of dollars in their businesses, but with a pen stroke these owners found themselves evicted and unemployed.
What Treasury and its friends spend on branded keep cups and commemorative coins
Liberal senator Jane Hume asked Treasury and its associated agencies the tough question on branded merchandise. The answers caught CBD’s eye.
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We trust the police. But the court system? Not so much
Only a third of Australians express faith in our courts - but we feel safe in our homes and aren’t too fussed about dog poo.
Business
Weaker profits on the cards with miners to feel the heat
The upcoming reporting season will offer plenty of downgrades, with investors likely to punish earnings misses rather than reward better than expected numbers.
World
Former top BBC host charged with making indecent images of children
Huw Edwards was one of the main faces at the broadcaster until his departure in April, announcing the death of Queen Elizabeth to the nation.
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My surprising mid-life diagnosis makes me proud
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Property
‘She loved the style’: Buyer pays $2.2m for house she toured half an hour before
An interstate buyer who first saw the Hampton home on FaceTime flew down, loved the style and the block, and triumphed at auction.
How Australians are saving $366 a week on housing in a cost of living crisis
Crushed under rising prices, new figures show a rational shift to try to manage as best as possible.
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Lifestyle
Barrels and bikinis: Why surf holidays aren’t just for surfers
I’m a bit of a willing hostage to the surf and whether there’s good, uncrowded surf in a destination often colours our choice of holiday.
Culture
Celine Dion pushed aside a devastating illness to stun Paris. Vegas looks next
Celine Dion’s showstopping performance at the Paris Olympics was almost a call to arms for her fans.
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Eagles vow to protect Harley Reid from fiery reprisals
Harley Reid has been praised for the physical mongrel he brings to the game, and West Coast players are vowing to do their best to protect him from fiery reprisals.
Tyson Stengle hospitalised after late night incident in Geelong
The Cats star was taken to hospital in a serious condition after playing a starring role the side’s win against North Melbourne on Saturday.
He’s a potential successor to Grant Hackett. So why has his Olympic campaign gone wrong?
Short came to Paris in the mix for three medals. So far, the young distance star is well adrift of the pack.
He spent years trying to buy one special horse. Together, they won a silver medal
When the competitive relationships between man and horse have again been probed, Chris Burton’s platonic love for Shadow Man is the story this sport needed.
Scott Pendlebury to play on in 2025 as Magpies look to gatecrash finals
The Collingwood great will become only the sixth man to play 400 games as the Pies refuse to count themselves out of the top eight race.
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AFL 2024
The race for the AFL top eight is looking for a premiership hero
The Western Bulldogs have injected a sense of energy into the finals contest which still has 12 teams jostling for position. Will your team make it?
It was the centrepiece of the opening ceremony. We still don’t know if it’s swimmable
Pollution levels have forced Paris 2024 to cancel a triathlon swimming training session for the second consecutive day. Here’s what you need to know.
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Set your alarms: These are the Olympic events you must not miss
With Paris eight hours behind most of us in Australia, it’s tough to know what to watch and when. Here’s a day-by-day guide to the events you can’t afford to miss.
