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The only uni student punished for pro-Palestinian protests wins right to retrial
A new committee will be installed to oversee proceedings after the pro-Palestine activist won the right to a second hearing.
How drivers can save hundreds of dollars a year at the petrol pump
A motorist buying 50 litres of regular unleaded petrol a week last year could have saved hundreds of dollars by putting in place certain strategies.
Updated
Tragedy
Footy and media worlds mourn AFL reporter struck by truck
Sam Landsberger, who died after being hit by a truck in Richmond on Tuesday, has been remembered as a passionate and respected journalist.
Hillary Clinton and Kamala Harris: Inside their quietly close bond
An ex-adviser to Hillary Clinton says the former secretary of state longs for Donald Trump’s defeat, and would find it more satisfying if he lost to a woman.
Exclusive
Political leadership
It’s a prized safe Labor seat. Two unions are fighting to claim it
Two powerful Labor-linked unions will square off in a brawl over preselecting a woman for the seat of Gorton in Melbourne’s outer western suburbs.
It’s a billion-dollar health problem. Silkworms and zebrafish could help fix it
Scientists have turned to a strange kind of alchemy to deal with the most basic of medical matters.
This ain’t your grandma’s orchestra: ACO celebrates 50 years of pushing the envelope
Half a century on, the Australia Chamber Orchestra is flourishing.
Do you need a water filter for tap water at home?
There are many ways to filter tap water. Here are the most effective if you are concerned about PFAS concentrations.
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Five-game ban for Port defender; Carlton pushed to the brink with injuries
The AFL tribunal has ignored an emotional plea from Port Adelaide defender Dan Houston to be eligible to play in this year’s grand final by suspending him for five weeks.
Analysis
AFLW
‘Fair game’: Why AFLW players want to be called out for clangers
Given how far the competition has evolved already, it’s past time for congratulating the league’s mere existence. Constructive criticism is a sign of respect that AFLW deserves.
The best and worst places to access childcare in Victoria
New research shows some parts of the state had no available places – the so-called “childcare deserts” – while other areas had more spots than there were children.
Shopping centre owner counts cost-of-living crunch
The country’s second-largest retail landlord has had a decline in sales across its shopping malls as Australians cut back on discretionary spending.
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.
Je l’adore, je la deteste: The Emily in Paris debate
As Lily Collins’ ingenue in Paris embarks on her fourth series of adventures, two critics argue why it’s OK to love – or hate – the show.
London’s must-see historic attraction will still surprise you
It’s been a prison, a palace and a playground for polar bears (yes, polar bears). There’s still a lot to discover about the Tower of London.
Analysis
Retirement living
Want to be ‘carried out in a box’? How retirees can tap into the value of their homes
For many Australians over 65, a significant amount of their wealth is tied up in the family home. Here are some safe ways to access it.
Kaye Fallick
Victoria
Exclusive
Metro Tunnel
Stations behind schedule delay $14b Metro Tunnel
Unfinished stations and budget issues are plaguing the $14 billion mega-rail project as it battles fresh delays and potential compensation claims.
Updated
Ambulance Victoria
Ambulance Victoria chief resigns amid industrial dispute
Paramedics recently passed a vote of no-confidence in the troubled emergency service’s leadership.
Opinion
Life in the ’burbs
When I tell people where I live, they think I’m embarrassed by 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
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.
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
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.
Business
Opinion
Interest rates
Banks make sneaky cash grab as deposit rates trimmed
Some would call it a margin-plumping exercise – the banks prefer to think of it as margin protection. Either way, it’s good for bank profitability.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
World
Updated
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.
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Trump says Kamala is a communist and plagiarist. He’s wrong – about one
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
Give it a twirl: 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
State Library chief breaks silence on censorship accusations
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.
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Sport
‘GB are putting money up’: Teammates defend Richardson’s switch
Matthew Richardson’s decision to change allegiance from Australia to Great Britain has received support from some of those who know him best.
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Five-match ban for Houston; Carlton pushed to the brink with injuries; Viney a ‘Demon for life’
The AFL Tribunal has ignored an emotional plea from Port Adelaide defender Dan Houston and suspended him for five matches. Meanwhile, Carlton are perilously close to needing special dispensation to field a squad this weekend.
Updated
Tragedy
Footy and media worlds mourn AFL reporter struck by truck
Sam Landsberger has been remembered as a passionate and respected journalist after he was hit by a truck at a busy Richmond intersection on Tuesday.
Analysis
AFLW
‘Fair game’: Why AFLW players want to be called out for clangers
Given how far the competition has evolved already, it’s past time for congratulating the league’s mere existence. Constructive criticism is a sign of respect that AFLW deserves.
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.
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.
