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Protests
CFMEU takeover fight headed for High Court; Bosses urged to dob in staff who joined rallies
Tens of thousands of union members walked off the job nationwide to protest against the Albanese government’s move to put the CFMEU into administration. Follow live
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LoadingRegional universities the ‘big winner’ in move to cap international students
Education Minister Jason Clare said students would be more evenly spread across the cities and regions, as he rejected claims the caps would destroy Australia’s higher education sector.
Opinion
Gambling
In the life of every PM there is one real test. This is Albo’s moment to be up there with Howard
As tempting as it may be to think we’re different from other countries when it comes to a love of punting, we’re not.
Tim Costello
Senior fellow at the Centre for Public Christianity
Breaking
Pop music
‘The guns have fallen silent’: Oasis are back, definitely
Noel and Liam Gallagher have ended several days of intense speculation, revealing Oasis will return to the stage in 2025.
Strongest cold front this winter set to lash Victoria
Authorities are warning Victorians to secure loose items and park their cars away from trees as destructive winds are forecast for the state from midnight on Tuesday.
Latest Metro Tunnel blowout just part of mega-projects, Allan says
Premier Jacinta Allan says cost escalations on the Metro Tunnel are akin to those on other huge construction projects in Australia.
Updated
AFL 2024
Michael Voss chases down alleged car thief who was armed with a knife
Grabbing a coffee turned out to be anything but routine for the Carlton coach, who held on to the alleged thief until police arrived.
AFL Briefing
Carlton Blues
Curveball in Sam Docherty’s quest for finals return; ex-Test bowler wowed by his AFLW star daughter
The injury crisis is easing at Ikon Park but that could provide some serious headaches for Michael Voss and his match committee. Meanwhile, one of Damien Fleming’s dreams has been realised by his daughter.
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CBD
TikTok’s viral landlord hater targets a seat in federal parliament
Jordan van den Lamb, the activist known for his website where renters post reviews of landlords and crummy rental properties, will attempt to translate his social media following into votes.
Opinion
Aviation
My hate for all things flying might just turn into love, actually
Jenna Price
Columnist and academic
Lola bought a garage for $645,000, then she transformed it into a stylish $2.2m house
Thinking outside the box was needed to turn a plumber’s toolshed into a pocket-sized showpiece.
The story of ballet’s lost dancer is returning to the stage. His life was extraordinary
The Australian Ballet’s 2025 season will kick off with the return of Nijinsky, a ballet that delves into the mind and legacy of one of history’s finest dancers.
I went to Club Med without my kids – and regretted it
When you have young children, a “holiday” is often just parenting in a nicer location. But at this place, I wish my kids were here with me, living the dream.
Space headache: Astronauts’ plight piles pressure on Starliner program
NASA deemed the capsule’s troublesome thrusters unsafe for the return journey for two astronauts, creating the latest humiliation for Boeing at the hands of Elon Musk’s SpaceX.
The 44-year-old behind Temu loses crown as China’s richest person after $21 billion wipeout
Colin Huang’s reign as China’s richest person only lasted about two weeks.
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Earnings season
Why copper – not iron ore – is where BHP’s future lies
The Australian mining giant is bracing for a slowdown in Chinese appetite for Australia’s most lucrative export, iron ore.
Schools that Excel 2024
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.
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.
Victoria
Exclusive
Metro Tunnel
Secret $888m sweetener: Leaked letter exposes Labor’s Metro payout offer
The state government’s settlement offer would mean the companies building the late and over-budget Metro Tunnel would get additional payments to finish the rail project.
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Planning
The type of home granted exemptions from Victoria’s Airbnb levy
The Allan government will also give owners corporations stronger powers to limit short-stay accommodation after negotiations with the crossbench.
Exclusive
Greens
The Greens are fighting for their safest Victorian seat, opening a party rift
Voting to replace former state leader Samantha Ratnam in her safe upper house seat is about to begin, exposing tensions within the party.
Exclusive
Education
Schools’ success with phonics teaching switch may take years to show
New research says schools have a greater chance of achieving positive results with new programs if they get support from parents and invest in teacher training.
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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.
Politics
Pacific in peril: UN urges Australia to block new coal and gas projects
The United Nations issued a global SOS on Tuesday, releasing new data showing global sea-level rises have doubled since the 1990s.
Business
Opinion
Earnings season
The BHP cash machine will keep churning out billions
In a highly volatile environment, BHP has shown there is nothing wrong with being boring.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
World
Updated
Russia-Ukraine war
Explosions heard in Kyiv, ‘entire country’ targeted in second day of attacks
Russia attacked Ukraine with more than 200 missiles and drones on Monday. The Ukraine air force said the attack continued on Tuesday.
Opinion
RFK Jr’s brain worm has turned. But will that give Trump a boost?
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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Property
Where luxury home values are rising fastest, and where they’ve stalled
Luxury property prices are still holding up in Australia, despite a slowdown elsewhere in the world triggered by rising interest rates.
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.
Good Food
Lifestyle
How too little (or too much) sleep affects your risk of dementia
Scientists are confident a link between sleep and dementia exists, but it’s complicated.
Culture
‘My heart is broken’: Mariah Carey’s mother and sister die on the same day
Carey detailed her complicated relationship with her mother and her sister in her memoir. She has announced both died on the weekend.
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AFL 2024
Pie Noble asks for trade to Gold Coast
The defender who missed Collingwood’s premiership last year, John Noble, has asked for a trade away from the Pies.
Petracca battles insomnia, sees psychologist after internal injuries as trade saga continues
As speculation about his playing future reaches fever pitch, Christian Petracca has revealed there were fears he might not survive the injuries he sustained in the King’s Birthday match.
From a 2.46m tall volleyballer to a bear attack survivor: Ten must-watch Paralympic events
The Paris Paralympics will feature some of the best athletes in the world – here are some highlights to look forward to.
‘No.1 voice in footy’: Seven spruiks Kane Cornes as recruit for 2025
The Seven network has made a major recruiting splash, poaching AFL expert Kane Cornes to join its commentary team next season.
Updated
AFL 2024
‘A little bit of action’: Voss chases down alleged car thief who was armed with a knife
Grabbing a coffee turned out to be anything but routine for the Carlton coach, who held on to the alleged thief until police arrived.
A new Australian tennis star has emerged at the US Open
American-born Australian teenager Maya Joint is shaping as the country’s newest tennis star after joining Alexei Popyrin in winning on the US Open’s opening day.
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.
Have Your Say
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.
