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‘Utterly false’: Ex-PM recounts attack on government over Higgins’ alleged rape
Former prime minister Scott Morrison has used his testimony at a defamation trial to shut down any suggestion his government covered up Brittany Higgins’ alleged rape, insisting the claim was “completely and utterly false without any foundation”.
Angus was killed cycling through an intersection. Government ignored multiple warnings
The Victorian government and its contractors ignored numerous warnings about West Gate Tunnel works before a 22-year-old cyclist was struck and killed.
Harris campaign labels Trump and Musk as ‘self-obsessed rich guys’
The former US president was interviewed by the billionaire X owner Elon Musk.
Orchestra cancels acclaimed pianist who acknowledged journalists killed in Gaza
The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra said its stage was not to be used to express personal political views.
‘Help save e-scooters’: Battle begins over council backflip
Rental companies Neuron and Lime sent app alerts asking Melbourne users to help stop the proposed CBD ban before Tuesday’s council meeting.
‘It means the world’: Alexei Popyrin downs hot-headed Russian Andrey Rublev to take title
The Australian took the title on his third match point and has been dubbed the “Master of Montreal” by the commentators.
Analysis
AFL 2024
Boon or bust: Is it really an advantage to play the AFL’s biggest losers twice?
In a season that has gone completely bonkers, every inch matters. And there’s nothing like the unevenness of the fixture to have fans’ blood boiling.
‘I know it’s time’: Bomber joins ranks of retiring veterans
Essendon’s Dyson Heppell has announced his retirement after a 14-year, 250-game career.
It Ends With Us had its red carpet premiere. Fans immediately noticed something was wrong
Awkward interviews, Instagram snubs and a scene written by Ryan Reynolds? The new film starring Blake Lively has become mired in behind-the-scenes cast drama.
Tiger King director’s new series is as bonkers as you’d expect
Director Eric Goode explores the world of “monkey love” in his new documentary series – and it is wild.
Wage growth outpaces inflation as public sector pay picks up
Wages have grown more than inflation for the third quarter in a row as jobs in the public sector posted the highest pay increase for the June quarter in 12 years.
Opinion
Life in the ’burbs
There’s much more to my suburb than gangsters and footballer’s wives
My neighbourhood is considered one of the posher western suburbs – but an element of the underworld makes it an interesting proposition.
Kerrie O'Brien
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TikTok
‘It will be a different place’: The billionaire-backed push to buy TikTok is gaining steam
A move to buy TikTok’s US arm could radically reshape the controversial social media app and its mysterious algorithms.
Paris 2024
Agony, ecstasy and that iconic photo: 20 of our favourite pictures from the Paris Games
The iconic photo of surfer Gabriel Medina at the Olympics immediately went viral. But these are the incredible images that you may have missed.
The countries that have won most Olympic medals per head of population
Grenada is the winner although Dominica’s Thea LaFond helped her island home to lay claim to its most successful Olympic campaign.
Victoria
Bail provider facing 27 charges over allegedly fake GPS tracker on gangland figure
David Millar was charged on Friday after an investigation into the accuracy of evidence he has provided on behalf of accused criminals.
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City life
Council poised to ban hire e-scooters from Melbourne city centre
The City of Melbourne is likely to rip up its contract with e-scooter providers Lime and Neuron.
A dyslexia school wanted to open in Melbourne. Then it got mired in red tape
A school for students with learning difficulties, including dyslexia, won’t open next year as planned due to Victoria’s “next -level extensive” requirements.
Motorcyclist’s death prompts friend’s call for youth crime reform
Davide Pollina, 19, was killed at the weekend when the motorcycle he was riding collided with a car allegedly driven by a teenager. Police say the car was reported stolen an hour earlier.
‘Never make sense to me’: Partner of Bondi Junction victim opens up
Daniel Flanagan says his life and that of his baby daughter will never be the same after the “unimaginable loss” of their partner and mother, Ashlee Good.
AFL 2024
King pair: Horne-Francis mounts new challenge for Daicos’ crown
Jason Horne-Francis’ rise to stardom, Hawthorn’s stunning in-season revival, the Giants’ upset of Brisbane in another bonkers round, and Craig McRae’s post-match comments are all on the agenda in round 22’s key takeaways.
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Longmire serves up home truths for Pies coach; Carlton’s injury woes get worse
Sydney coach John Longmire has hit back at Craig McRae’s comments on decisions in their Friday night clash, while the injury toll from Sunday’s thrashing continues for the Blues.
Politics
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Online gambling
‘Total ban’ is the only way on gambling ads, Labor MPs say
The Albanese government risks a backlash from some of its own backbenchers if it does not put a total ban on gambling advertising, instead of a proposed partial ban.
Business
CBA yearly profit set to fall below $10 billion
Investors are highly anticipating the release on Wednesday of CBA’s full-year results, which are widely seen as a bellwether for the health of the broader economy.
World
FBI probing Iranian hack attempts against Biden and Trump campaign
Trump’s campaign said over the weekend that Iran had hacked one of its websites and the FBI said it was investigating that.
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Property
Househunters in Melbourne face fresh competition
In some areas of Melbourne, property prices are more affordable than Perth, with comparable apartments differing in price by $100,000.
‘Never seen that’: $3 million knock-out bid ends Brighton auction in seconds
The bid came from a fed-up buyer who’d been looking for months. The multi-million dollar offer stunned the crowd into silence and ended the auction instantly.
Good Food
Lifestyle
From the new dad to the foodie dad: The best gifts for Father’s Day 2024
Don’t leave it to the last minute this year.
Culture
He first met the outside world at 21. Now he’s won one of Australia’s richest arts prizes
Pitjantjatjara painter Noli Rictor, from one of Australia’s most remote Aboriginal communities, has won the 2024 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Award.
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Analysis
AFL 2024
Boon or bust: Is it really an advantage to play the AFL’s biggest losers twice?
In a league where there are fixturing quirks aplenty, it’s up to teams to make the most of any advantage, particularly when it comes to how many times they play the worst-performing teams.
Popyrin wins Masters 1000 title in Montreal for biggest career victory
In a massive result for Australian tennis, Alexei Popyrin held his nerve to dispatch the world No.6, Russian Andrey Rublev, in the final of the Montreal Masters 1000 tournament.
‘I know it’s time’: Heppell joins ranks of retirees
Essendon’s Dyson Heppell has announced his retirement after a 14-year, 250-game career.
Demons adamant Christian Petracca will stay, include him in talks about their future
Demons chief Gary Pert says the club is doing a forensic examination of its football program as their disappointing 2024 season whimpers to a close.
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AFL 2024
Longmire serves up home truths for McRae; McKay adds to Carlton’s injury woes
Sydney coach John Longmire has taken exception to a suggestion by Collingwood coach Craig McRae that his side would have been paid a late penalty in Friday’s match had it been at the MCG, while the injury toll from Sunday’s thrashing continues for the Blues.
Breaking but not broken: Raygun dances up a storm as teammates show their love
Australian breakdancer Dr Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn faced heavy criticism after failing to score in her Olympic debut. As the heavy stream of online trolling continues, many have stepped out in support.
Analysis
AFL 2024
Nine doesn’t go into eight. So who will be playing finals this September?
The race for the top eight in this most unpredictable of seasons continues apace, with all spots still up for grabs and two games remaining. Where will your team finish?
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King pair: Horne-Francis mounts new challenge for Daicos’ crown
Jason Horne-Francis’ rise to stardom, Hawthorn’s stunning in-season revival, the Giants’ upset of Brisbane in another bonkers round, and Craig McRae’s post-match comments are all on the agenda in round 22’s key takeaways.
