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ALP
‘Economic vandalism’: Labor members decry Victoria’s next privatisation plan
Grassroots Labor members say they are “deeply concerned” by the mooted sell-off of the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages.
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Building Bad
CFMEU bats for bosses against Jewish club after alleged subcontractor bribes
The Hakoah Club was also told that a proposed street protest could prompt involvement from pro-Palestinian activists.
Breaking
Crime
Underworld figure targeted again as more firebombings hit across Melbourne
A home linked to Sam “The Punisher” Abdulrahim, a marked underworld figure and professional boxer, was targeted again in one of five suspicious fires across Melbourne overnight.
Revealing 10 Years of VCE performance: How does your school stack up?
The Age’s Schools that Excel series celebrates schools that achieve outstanding improvement in their VCE results over a decade. Find out who won and use our dashboard to track your school’s results.
Happy as Larry: Emdur takes home Gold Logie, 15-year-old wins two Logies
Netflix’s adaptation was the big winner as the local TV industry handed out prizes at the 64th annual Logie Awards.
Opinion
City life
I used to think the north v south rivalry was silly. But now I reckon there’s a winner
When I first arrived in Melbourne, I thought the south of the river v north of the river rivalry was ridiculous. But I went along with it because I wanted to be in on the joke.
Roby D'Ottavi
Writer
Opinion
Jobs
Hate Mondays? Here’s how to free yourself from a work funk
We’ve all been there. Those times in our career when every hour feels like quicksand. Here’s how you can shake that feeling and move forward.
Tim Duggan
Careers contributor
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Building Bad
Setka the puppet master: Labor’s new hit on the Greens
Labor is threatening the Greens with a social media offensive in marginal seats that paints MPs as puppets of disgraced CFMEU boss John Setka unless its bill is passed.
Opinion
Political leadership
The Dutton tipping point: Will we allow the next election to be all about race?
The opposition leader’s proposed blanket ban on Gazans coming to Australia raised the political stakes considerably, but do we really want an election campaign built on this?
Sean Kelly
Columnist
Breaking
Insolvency
Booktopia resumes trading after rescue by online camera shop digiDirect
Booktopia has been rescued by the owner of online camera store digiDirect, Shant Kradjian, who is adding 100 jobs back to the collapsed bookseller.
Four Points
AFL 2024
Why the AFL needs red cards, and why the Lions were let down by more than Joe’s shanked kick
(Dan) Houston, the AFL has a problem that only a red card can fix. The Brisbane Lions also have a problem, and it’s more than Joe Daniher missing a late shot on goal against the Magpies.
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Muslim leaders call out PM on Palestine promise
A clear undertaking was given by the then-opposition leader, and leaders from key Muslim organisations are now warning that failure to deliver cost Labor votes at the next election.
Five things to look for at the Democratic National Convention
An introduction, a hero’s welcome, protests and one big party. But while Kamala Harris has managed to consolidate the Democratic base, polls show the race with Donald Trump is still anyone’s to lose.
Opinion
World markets
The US is out of control and we could all pay a heavy price
Washington is spending money like a drunken sailor. It is a global accident waiting to happen.
Ambrose Evans-Pritchard
Victoria
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Disability
NDIS lacks safeguards for workers dealing with sex offenders, violent criminals
NDIS workers have been given no official regulations or advice on how to manage the potential risks associated with providing disability care for known offenders.
‘My brother saved my life’: 104-year-old Warsaw Ghetto survivor remembers his hero
Holocaust survivor Berysz Aurbach had his 104th birthday at the weekend. Over 80 years ago, he survived the Warsaw Ghetto – largely thanks to his brother’s resourcefulness.
The calm of a Melbourne Symphony Orchestra event belies the reality
“The distance between politics and art is never very large,” says Jessica Agoston Cleary, a patron of the MSO.
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Renewables
‘It’s beneficial for the sheep’: Surprising ‘win-win’ for solar panels on farms
Farmers are increasingly finding that hosting renewable projects not only provides guaranteed income, but can also offer agricultural benefits.
‘Having a gun to your face is scary’: What saved Kaea from a life of crime
Kaea Takiari was a teenager when police raided the house he was staying in. Years later, he’s trying to help other young people get out of a life in crime.
AFL 2024
AFL Briefing
The MRO case that’s united the greats; Darcy’s day out strengthens Dogs; Hird joins famous Melbourne club
Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge was confident Sam Darcy’s accuracy would turn, and his faith was rewarded against the Roos, while Brendan McCartney and James Hird are about to strengthen the coaching stocks of a VFL club.
Analysis
Trade tightrope: The huge calls Richmond face on their stars
The path that Richmond takes on whether to trade out Daniel Rioli and/or Shai Bolton represents the most consequential decision the club has faced since the exit of Damien Hardwick.
Politics
Long COVID delivers a $10 billion economic blow as sufferers struggle
Researchers have estimated that people with long COVID symptoms lost about 100 million working hours in 2022, costing the country about a quarter of its increase in economic growth.
Business
Join the club: The ASX hopes IPOs will heat up from next year
Marley Spoon is departing the ASX on Monday, the latest of many to depart the local bourse – but this trend looks to be turning around in 2025.
World
How Trump would use soldiers against riots, crime and migrants … on US soil
In his first term in office, Donald Trump had a vision of using troops to enforce the law on US soil. If he wins a second term, he wants to make that vision a reality.
Opinion
Victoria’s ‘affordable’ housing scheme is an insult to people’s intelligence
Dr Kate Shaw
Urban geographer
In a post-truth world, can we at least be honest about Raygun?
Parnell Palme McGuinness
Columnist and communications adviser
Harris is ascendant, but these minefields may deny her victory
Bruce Wolpe
Senior fellow at the US Studies Centre and former political staffer
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Property
Richmond terrace fetches $2.27 million, last sold for $116,500 in 1986
The single-fronted terrace built in the late 1800s had a price guide of $1,885,000 and drew five eager parties in a rapid fire auction.
The most popular inner Melbourne suburbs for home buyers on a budget
Unit values are rising faster than those of houses in some inner-city and bayside suburbs, as buyers chase lifestyle without the price tag.
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Lifestyle
‘I go through a can of hairspray a week’: The humid reality of expat life in Asia
Whether you make the move for love, work or adventure, creating a new life in another country is equal parts exhilarating and challenging.
Culture
From cast-offs to luxury chic: The five best looks from the Logies red carpet
Luxury labels mix with dressmaker stalwarts as the awards slowly move in a stylish direction.
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Four Points
AFL 2024
Why the AFL needs red cards, and why the Lions were let down by more than Joe’s shanked kick
(Dan) Houston, the AFL has a problem that only a red card can fix. The Brisbane Lions also have a problem, and it’s more than Joe Daniher missing a late shot on goal against the Magpies.
Lucky Day: Worst fears allayed after Hawks star taken to hospital
The Hawks look set to soar into September after a 63-point win over Richmond at the MCG, and they’ve been dealt a lucky break after what looked like a serious collarbone injury to Will Day.
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
The MRO case that’s united the greats; Darcy’s day out strengthens Dogs; Hird joins famous Melbourne club
Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge was confident Sam Darcy’s accuracy would turn, and his faith was rewarded against the Roos, while Brendan McCartney and James Hird are about to strengthen the coaching stocks of a VFL club.
Australia’s spy: Lyon brushes off Warne-style retirement
Nathan Lyon says he has no intention of imitating Shane Warne’s grand farewell after an Ashes tour in 18 months. Instead, he has been gathering inside information.
Double bounce or not? The tennis controversy sparking worldwide debate
Novak Djokovic is the latest, and most significant, player to chime in on the chaotic and controversial finish to a match in Cincinnati that has gripped the tennis world.
‘Criticism is misplaced’: Breeders’ chief defends Black Caviar owners
Posts on social media had accused her owners of putting money above Black Caviar’s wellbeing after the champion mare died a day before her 18th birthday.
‘What am I going to do?’ The gold hard truth of the post-Olympic blues
It’s almost a rite of passage for any Olympian in the aftermath of the Games. Whether they consider themselves successful, or not, there is always a bout of “post-Olympic blues”.
Have Your Say
Trade tightrope: The huge calls Richmond face on their stars
The path that Richmond takes on whether to trade out Daniel Rioli and/or Shai Bolton represents the most consequential decision the club has faced since the exit of Damien Hardwick.
