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Shamed unionists face lifetime bans in CFMEU takeover
Labor and the Coalition put aside days of sparring to pass a bill letting an administrator clean up the disgraced construction union.
Palestinians fear divisive debate will derail visa pathway
Labor sharpened its attack on Peter Dutton in the second week of rancorous debate over visas for people fleeing Gaza.
They are opposed on many things, but one issue unites the crossbench senators
Newly independent senator Fatima Payman has revived a long-running debate and her crossbench colleagues have backed her up.
Rory took his brother and cousin for a drive in his new car. Nine minutes later they were dead
Rory Teiffel drove his new car at speeds up to 246km/h before he lost control. A judge has found he struggled with shame and guilt for what he did.
Wright away: Inside the exit of Pies footy boss
Less than 11 months after their storied premiership, Collingwood have lost one of the principle architects of that flag.
Opinion
Life in the ’burbs
When I tell people where I live, they think I’m embarrassed about my suburb
These days, you can look out over a valley of curved metal for the best industrial sunset view in Melbourne.
Kylie Northover
Spectrum Deputy Editor
He won cycling medals for Australia in Paris. Now, he’s switched countries
Matthew Richardson has decided to change his riding colours from the green and gold to the place of his birth.
Opinion
Tips & advice
Being stuck in a small airport for a day taught me a valuable lesson
Choosing how to deal with life’s inconveniences when on the road can play a big part in how they affect us.
Nina Karnikowski
Travel Writer
Far-right influencers are turning against Donald Trump’s campaign. Here’s why
Disenchanted by his apparent slide in the polls, far-right figures are threatening a “digital war” against Trump’s aides and allies.
They went to space for eight days, are now stuck indefinitely, but don’t call them ‘stranded’
NASA now faces a difficult decision within the next week or so about the safest way to bring two US astronauts back to Earth.
‘Incorrect and damaging’: Babies as young as six months put on diets
Health professionals are often getting it wrong when it comes to our children’s weight, providing damaging advice, an obesity expert says.
Memes, TikTok and lots of chicken: The new world of movie marketing
Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds have provided a perfect case study in how modern films are marketed, and for some reason it involves eating a lot of chicken.
Updated
Inquest
‘See you dead’ email seen by NSW cops before Qld shootings
Emails exchanged between the Train brothers contained insults directed towards police, an inquest into the fatal Wieambilla siege has heard.
Tigers star Bolton open to trade home
Richmond star Shai Bolton has told the club he is open to a trade back to Western Australia, with one Perth club considered front-runners if a suitable deal can be struck.
Buyer pays $1m at auction for Kensington home he’d never seen
The property was situated on an awkwardly shaped block and had once been used as a smoko spot for police officers.
Julia Zemiro celebrates the joyous side of walking
The actor and comedian is back presenting a new series of Great Australian Walks with help from Susie Youssef and Gina Chick.
Don’t ditch the vegetable oil, just learn to use it properly, Adam Liaw says
The choice of oil is one of the most misunderstood areas of cooking. Here’s how to sort fact from fiction, and cook well too.
Victoria
School leavers heed campus call after COVID interruption
Universities have bounced back as the destination of choice for Victorian school leavers as campus life appeals to the COVID cohort.
‘Don’t put your head under’: How swimmable is the Yarra compared to the Seine?
Testing shows bacteria levels in the Yarra River can vary dramatically. But some daring Melbourne swimmers still risk it.
Exclusive
Privatisation
‘Economic vandalism’: Labor members decry state’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.
Exclusive
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.
AFL 2024
Analysis
Trying to make sense of Clarkson’s comments; Bombers made right call on Heppell
This week in key takeouts, we take a look at Alastair Clarkson’s change of heart on player movement discussions.
Four Points
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.
Politics
Steggall brands Dutton a ‘bully’ amid threat of legal action
The teal MP said she did not regret telling Dutton in parliament to “stop being racist”, but shifted her language to focus on his policy of banning Palestinian refugees from the country.
Business
Lithium fires and ‘flexi’ water pipes pushing insurance bills higher: Suncorp
The insurance giant behind the AAMI, GIO and Apia brands has flagged it will raise insurance premiums by up to 9 per cent, as rising home-repair costs weigh on the business.
World
Analysis
Royal family
More questions than answers from Harry and Meghan’s Colombian visit
Colombia is not a country in which the former working royals are well-known and their four-day quasi-royal tour had no clear thread, no obvious aim.
Victoria Ward
Opinion
Victoria’s ‘affordable’ housing scheme is an insult to people’s intelligence
Dr Kate Shaw
Urban geographer
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Property
Former Kensington cop shop sells for $1 million at auction
The property was situated on an awkwardly shaped block and had once been used as a smoko spot for Kensington police officers.
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.
Good Food
Recipe collection
Traybake
14 of our favourite easy tray bakes to make this week
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
What the Logies revealed about where Australian TV is going
A well-deserved TV veteran won Gold, but a teenage actor from a streaming series won the night as the Logies confronted an undeniable changing of the guard.
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Sport
Wright away: Inside the exit of Pies footy boss
Less than 11 months after their storied premiership, Collingwood have lost one of the principle architects of that flag following the resignation of football boss and ex-premiership hero Graham Wright after a club-paid sabbatical this season.
Tigers star Bolton open to trade home
Richmond star Shai Bolton has told the club he is open to a trade back to Western Australia, with one Perth club considered front-runners if a suitable deal can be struck.
Bernard Tomic was kicked out of a match – and he wasn’t even playing
The Australian lost to Andy Andrade earlier in the tournament, refused to shake his opponent’s hand and then showed up at the final as a spectator and was eventually booted out of the match.
Christian Petracca fronts teammates as Demons hold players-only meeting
Melbourne stared down their critics to thrash Gold Coast on Saturday before Petracca addressed his teammates on Monday following a series of reports suggesting he’s frustrated with the club.
Analysis
AFL 2024
Trying to make sense of Clarkson’s comments, Dons made right call on Heppell
This week in key takeouts, we take a look at Alastair Clarkson’s change of heart on player movement discussions, Jack Viney’s stellar performance on the weekend and Essendon’s decision not to play Dyson Heppell in their last home game of the season.
Time to sprint on the AFL’s run home: Where each finals contender can finish after round 24
There’s one round remaining in one of the more engrossing seasons of recent memory. Here’s how things could fall for your team.
Black Caviar’s final foal dies days after champion mare’s death
The owners of Black Caviar confirmed the news in a tragic postscript to the sprinter’s death.
Have Your Say
How the Lions may have blown a golden chance in a wide-open premiership race
(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.
