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Dutton most divisive Australian leader in modern history, Chalmers says
Economic dislocation and inequality are driving violence around the world, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has warned.
‘Attack on one is an attack on all’: Building unions to walk off job
Tens of thousands of construction workers will walk off the job on Tuesday to protest against the Commonwealth’s takeover of the construction union.
Coalition pledges to ditch nuclear sites if earthquake zones are declared unsafe
Following Friday’s Hunter Valley earthquake, Peter Dutton’s energy spokesman, Ted O’Brien, said a Coalition government would review the sites if elected.
Only one all-boys school was among the top VCE performers in five years – and it’s not private
Search our interactive graphic to see which Victorian schools fared the best in VCE scores last year.
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Healthcare
Michael was discharged despite his desperate pleas for help. Two days later, he was dead
Michael Abeling was desperate for help when he presented to the emergency department. But he was refused admission and died a few days later.
Opinion
Life in the ’burbs
I moved from the trendy inner north to a boring suburb – and it was worth the trade-offs
Now, when I visit suburbs with cachet, I leave feeling that being burdened with that much cultural capital looks exhausting.
Justin Buckley
Contributor
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Palaeontology
Uncovered: The giant ‘sea scorpions’ that hunted Australian waters like sharks
Two new species that ruled the ancient oceans as crocodile-sized apex predators have been discovered in NSW.
How this ‘ugly’ running shoe has broken the toe taboo and captivated the fashion world
A foot fetish has hit mainstream fashion, and experts expect webbed shoes and other provocative takes to become increasingly popular.
Step aside Sherlock: Billionaire’s social media sleuthing leads him to alleged penthouse intruders
Adrian Portelli, dubbed “the Lambo Guy”, demands tougher laws for breaking and entering as he names and shames alleged intruders at his 57th floor luxury apartment.
Qantas’ lions share of taxpayer-funded flights under the microscope
The government’s aviation white paper will review why more than 80 per cent of government bookings are made with one airline.
Loyalty comes at a cost: the apps holding back Australian shoppers
Customers staying loyal to businesses and making choices against their own interests are the target of a policy overhaul aimed at turbocharging the economy.
The Scoop
AFL 2024
Melbourne say he’s staying, Petracca says different - and how a Blues star could unlock a trade
Christian Petracca has reminded the Demons that he wants to play for a rival Victorian club in 2025. This is how it could happen.
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Young Hawk takes flight in this year’s All-Australian squad
A former Bomber with an elite kick and pace to burn is among the most eye-catching inclusions in this year’s All-Australian squad.
This famous stretch of road is the world’s best joyride
There’s no more romantic road in Los Angeles than Mulholland Drive, with scenic turnouts that have lured forbidden lovers and Hollywood bad boys burning rubber for decades.
A billionaire adventurer returns to space, this time on a riskier mission
The mission, named Polaris Dawn, hearkens back to the earliest era of space flight, the 1960s, when pioneers pushed the boundaries of what had been accomplished in space
‘Like the ’80s’: Seven’s ‘sexy Santa’ dancers leave staff scratching their heads
Seven West Media is yet to address staff in relation to a performance by four women dressed as “sexy Santas” in a town hall meeting last week.
Schools that Excel 2024
This school uses its high-achieving alumni to help motivate students – and VCE results are soaring
A government school utilising its high-achieving alumni, and a growing Catholic school that celebrates all successes have been selected as The Age’s 2024 Schools that Excel in Melbourne’s west.
How a school with farm animals achieved some of Victoria’s highest VCE scores
An Islamic school built on the site of a former farm and a government school that fosters a strong sense of community have been named as The Age’s 2024 Schools that Excel winners in Melbourne’s north.
Victoria
Exclusive
Trade unions
Christopher died at work, his employer never paid up – that didn’t stop CFMEU promotion
A company was fined $2 million after a deadly disaster but went under instead of paying. It still enjoyed the support of the building union at the highest levels.
Thousands without power after wild storm batters state
The SES was inundated with calls for help when a powerful storm smashed the state with lightning and heavy rain, damaging buildings and downing trees.
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Informer 3838
Law firm’s database bungle left crucial Lawyer X documents lying hidden
A search blunder meant hundreds of documents about Victoria Police’s conduct in the Lawyer X scandal weren’t discovered until last year.
Lord mayor candidate says he will axe ‘flawed’ green walking trail
Arron Wood has vowed to scrap former lord mayor Sally Capp’s passion project, a green walking track through the city, and fund new parks and gardens instead.
A rare disease changed Archie’s life. Fruit flies are now his best hope
Archie Melling was a happy, giggling toddler until a bout of gastro triggered a degenerative disease shared by only 65 people worldwide.
AFL 2024
Analysis
Finals fixture revealed, Dogs and Hawks play Friday night
After one of the most dramatic conclusions to a home-and-away season in football history, the finals are upon us.
Four Points
Power shock proves Blues’ heart-starter, but it should never have come to that
Carlton should not have left their finals hopes in the hands of others. Meanwhile, the Hawks have developed some embarrassing habits - embarrassing for all the teams left in their wake.
Politics
Analysis
Australia votes
Former radio host launches third bid to oust Dan Tehan – with big-name backing
Independent Alex Dyson launched his campaign for the seat of Wannon with the support of Zoe Daniel and financial backing from Climate 200.
Business
Opinion
Aviation
Why Virgin and Qantas - not passengers - are the biggest winners or the aviation review
The government has failed to fulfil the No.1 wish of just about every regular and occasional flyer.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
World
Analysis
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
‘The first stage’: Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah could escalate further
Hezbollah’s retaliation for the killing of a senior commander appeared to be over before it began. But analysts said tensions could escalate further.
Isabel Kershner
Opinion
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Property
Twin homes on Melbourne’s best street sell for $8.9 million in marathon auction
The attached pair of brick maisonette houses sit in good company on this highly coveted street, where more than a dozen homes have previously sold for over $10 million.
How flat-pack homes could help solve the housing crisis
Chris and Jo Patterson’s home was built quickly and cheaply, and had a low risk of defects. These Ikea-like homes have broken the mould for housing in Australia.
Good Food
Lifestyle
‘I help people depart this world with love’: The women taking the fear out of death
Would you like to attend your own funeral or be transformed into a sapphire ring? These three women are changing the dialogue around dying.
Culture
Are Oasis getting back together? Everything we know about the rumoured reunion
After decades of public feuds, Noel and Liam Gallagher are teasing a joint announcement.
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The Scoop
AFL 2024
Petracca wants out, and a star Blue could unlock his potential trade
Despite public guarantees from Melbourne that Petracca would not be traded, the Norm Smith medallist reminded his teammates on Saturday night, and the club during his exit interview on Monday, that he wants to play for a rival Victorian club in 2025.
Exclusive
Paris Paralympics 2024
‘We are valued’: Medal incentives for Paralympians revealed as games kick off
Australia’s Paralympians will be handsomely rewarded for winning medals in Paris.
How a vision-impaired gold medallist will help Australians get the full picture at Paralympics
Para-cycling gold medallist Felicity Johnson is about to break new ground in commentary.
Analysis
AFL 2024
Footy’s biggest stars shine brightest as finals call, and North’s meek fade-out: Round 24 key takeouts
Some of the AFL’s biggest stars delivered when their clubs needed them in round 24; the Saints and Roos had contrasting finishes; we pinpoint the moment that sank Fremantle’s season; and Carlton reap the rewards of a canny call.
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Young Hawk takes flight in this year’s All-Australian squad
A former Bomber with an elite kick and pace to burn is among the most eye-catching inclusions in this year’s All-Australian squad.
The good, the bad and the excuses of the teams you won’t see this September
It’s Mad Monday for 10 AFL clubs that failed to reach the finals. But behind that frivolity will be serious soul-searching as they come to terms with what went right, what went wrong and why they failed to meet their own expectations.
‘He lit up our entire lives’: Family and friends mourn Sam Landsberger
Hundreds of mourners from the sporting and media world joined Sam Landsberger’s family to pay tribute to the 35-year-old, who died in a traffic accident last Tuesday.
Have Your Say
Power shock proves Carlton’s heart-starter, but it should never have come to that
Carlton should not have left their finals hopes in the hands of others. Meanwhile, the Hawks have developed some embarrassing habits - embarrassing for all the teams left in their wake.
