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‘America, I gave my best to you’: Bittersweet Biden warns of dangers of Trump return
On day one of the Democratic National Convention the president’s address was far removed from the acceptance speech he wanted to make, had age and politics not intervened.
Big build companies’ ties to the CFMEU under the microscope
The union’s incoming administrator has pledged to root out any corrupt employers after Jacqui Lambie used parliament to air allegations of price fixing.
Opinion
Interest rates
Banks make sneaky cash grab as deposit rates trimmed
Competition between Australia’s big banks has been described as a cosy pillow fight. Their latest move only underlines that view.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
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Media & marketing
Video exclusive: Why Foxtel boss gave a Nazi salute
A video of Foxtel boss Patrick Delany performing a Nazi salute shows him mocking former Socceroos player Mark Bosnich.
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Ambulance Victoria
Ambulance Victoria chief resigns amid industrial dispute
Paramedics recently passed a vote of no-confidence in the troubled emergency service’s leadership.
Analysis
RBA
Waiting for a rate cut? The only certainty for the RBA is uncertainty
If you were confused by what’s going on in the economy, spare a thought for the Reserve Bank.
Political Sketch
Parliament House
The sooks of parliament revive an old playground sneer
The would-be bruisers of federal parliament turn to that old taunt of schoolkids: “sook”. And manage to consign it to the unparliamentary language bin.
State Library chief finally breaks silence on censorship accusations
State Library Victoria’s Paul Duldig concedes a complaint was made about a writer’s pro-Palestine stance, but denies it was the reason for the cancellation of a series of workshops.
No matter which train you take in this country, the journey is spectacular
Ah, Switzerland; the scenery is always a delight to look at, and even more so from its extensive railways.
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Emergency services
Morgan Stanley International chairman among the missing after luxury yacht sinks
Jonathan Bloomer and his wife are among the six people missing along with British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch after the yacht sank off Sicily.
‘Shaking, gripping the desk’: Payne recalls Reynolds’ breakdown amid political furore
Marise Payne has described watching Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds shaking, breathing heavily, tearing up and gripping her desk amid questioning over Brittany Higgins’ alleged rape.
Opinion
Tips & advice
The air travel issue no one wants to talk about
I’m sick of getting sick on planes. I got another case of COVID-19 last month, on a domestic flight, sitting near a woman who was sneezing.
Lee Tulloch
Travel columnist
Opinion
ARIAs
Missy Higgins is a star, but the decision to induct her into the Hall of Fame is ridiculous
The recent additions of Higgins, Kasey Chambers and Jet to the Hall of Fame suggest the ARIA people have no idea how awards should work.
Bernard Zuel
Writer
Who reads children’s books best? Kids or adults
Judging what works in books for younger readers is no easy matter.
‘Australia all the way’ … until it’s not: The secret plan that turned Richardson into a Brit
Matthew Richardson won two silver medals for Australia in Paris, but now it can be revealed he had a long-term plan in place to switch allegiances.
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Carlton’s fresh injury concern; Grimes the latest Tiger to call it quits
As Hawthorn sweat on the findings of a second specialist over skipper Will Day, the Blues are assessing Mitch McGovern over an issue with his hamstring.
Victoria
Religious radicals ‘our main threat,’ police chief warns
Chief Commissioner Shane Patton said the rise of right-wing extremism was a significant concern, but religious radicalism remains the greatest public security threat.
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.
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.
Exclusive
Crime
Children hospitalised after tobacco war kingpin targets underworld rival
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.
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.
AFL 2024
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.
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.
Politics
Send Gazans in Australia home after the war: Paterson
The Coalition says 1300 Palestinians who have fled the war in Gaza should not be granted permanent residency in Australia.
Business
Battery 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
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Trump says Kamala is a communist and plagiarist. He’s wrong – about one
As the US presidential debate turns its attention to the economy, both sides are ignoring the elephant in the room.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
Opinion
The Democratic love-in will be ecstasy, except that everyone’s mad at each other
Maureen Dowd
New York Times columnist
Victoria’s ‘affordable’ housing scheme is an insult to people’s intelligence
Dr Kate Shaw
Urban geographer
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Property
Where it’s a home buyers’ market now – and where it’s best for sellers
Melbourne home owners have been listing their properties for sale even as values edge lower, making it a buyers’ market.
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.
Good Food
Recipe collection
Pasta
This is amore: 50 of our favourite pasta recipes of all time
Lifestyle
‘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.
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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AFL 2024
Carlton’s fresh injury concern; Grimes the latest Tiger to call it quits
As Hawthorn sweat on the findings of a second specialist over skipper Will Day, the Blues are assessing Mitch McGovern over an issue with his hamstring.
‘Australia all the way’ … until it’s not: The secret plan that turned Richardson into a Brit
Matthew Richardson won two silver medals for Australia in Paris, but now it can be revealed he had a long-term plan in place to switch allegiances.
Wright away: Inside the exit of Pies footy boss
Less than 11 months after their storied premiership, Collingwood have lost one of the principal 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.
Have Your Say
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.
