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The MPs who voted to slap private schools with payroll tax – then secretly lobbied for exemptions
Within weeks of voting to impose payroll tax on Victoria’s elite private schools, some MPs privately lobbied the treasurer to give some schools special treatment.
New Ambulance Victoria boss’s seven-week holiday amid industrial dispute
Andrew Crisp is set to head off on holiday for nearly two months, just days after he was appointed Ambulance Victoria’s new boss.
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Aged care
$5b gone: The other housing crisis crippling Baby Boomers
The shortage could leave the sector without 21,200 beds as operators warn of financial pressures that will force them to close more homes than they build.
Fresh federal indictment filed against Trump in January 6 case
The new indictment removes a section for which the Supreme Court in a 6-3 opinion last month said Trump was entitled to immunity from.
‘Better off waiting’: When you should have bought a house
Many homes last changed hands when the market was at its hottest, but buyers who waited have been rewarded with more capital growth.
Suspension stands: Blues fail to overturn Owies’ tackle ban
Carlton will be without their livewire goalsneak for the elimination final against the Brisbane Lions after the AFL tribunal upheld his one-match ban for a tackle on St Kilda’s Jack Higgins.
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Why Petracca’s bid to depart the Demons remains a long shot
Melbourne have reached a crossroads as Christian Petracca continues to try and force his way to a Victorian powerhouse.
Giant-killer Kokkinakis making up for lost time at US Open, de Minaur prevails
Five more Australians have progressed to the second round at the US Open, including Thanasi Kokkinakis who stunned the 11th seed in New York.
Far away from Melbourne, Ann Peacock decided the answer was ‘no’
There has been fevered speculation the Victorian Racing Club director was going to run for lord mayor.
Opinion
Ask an expert
How do I ensure my partner gets my super when I die?
There are extensive rules around nominating who will receive your super and/or pension payments upon death.
Noel Whittaker
Money columnist
Opinion
Luxury holidays
Sorry, but kids should be banned from luxury resorts
I’m no child hater. It’s not the kids at these sorts of places I want to avoid, it’s the parents who feel it’s okay to bring them there.
Craig Tansley
Travel writer
Two killed after jet tyre explodes during Boeing plane maintenance
Delta said it was working with local authorities to investigate what happened at the wheel and brake shop.
Tabcorp records $1.4 billion loss
The wagering giant helmed by former AFL boss Gil McLachlan has recorded $1.4 billion in losses for the 2024 financial year, well below analyst expectations.
Nine posts 31 per cent dip in profits amid ‘challenging year’
Chair Catherine West said the media group has continued to perform well in a challenging market, and started this year “on a positive note” with its Olympics coverage.
The Gina Rinehart effect: Billionaire gives Driza-Bone a ‘softer’ look
The mining magnate’s surprise turn as a fashion designer has been revealed, with help from some Olympians. But will her vision prove a hit with customers?
How do I answer the dreaded ‘salary expectation’ question on job applications?
Answering this question is much easier in person, writes Dr Kirstin Ferguson.
The traumatic consequences of covering the Ghislaine Maxwell trial
Writer Lucia Osborne-Crowley spent many weeks listening to evidence and interviewing survivors of the crimes of Ghislaine Maxwell and her paedophile boyfriend, Jeffrey Epstein.
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.
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Foreign student cap will ‘devastate’ Victorian economy, Treasurer says
Victorian Treasurer Tim Pallas has slammed the Albanese government over its plan to slash the numbers of international students and warned of unintended consequences.
ASIC’s ‘grave concerns’ over use of investor funds amid sports star payment claims
Investors in the Shield Master Fund thought they were investing in property and shares. Instead, their money was improperly handled, a Melbourne court has heard.
Teen charged with sexual assault, stalking of jogger in Melbourne’s north
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with rape, false imprisonment, stalking and other offences over an alleged attack on a jogger at a walking track.
Batten down the hatches: 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.
‘Rip up the bike lanes’: Liberals launch Melbourne mayoral bid
The party’s candidate, Mariam Riza, says the city needs to be easier for people to access. She instead wants more lanes for traffic and new parking spaces.
AFL 2024
All-Sydney qualifying final is racing towards a sell-out. But AFL won’t move it
“Very limited” tickets remain for the blockbuster showdown between the Swans and Giants, but the league says will not consider moving the fixture from the SCG.
Pie Noble asks for trade north, premiership Eagle wants Hawthorn switch
The defender who missed Collingwood’s premiership last year, John Noble, has asked for a trade away from the Pies, while West Coast’s vice captain wants to head to Hawthorn.
Politics
Bandt’s promise to sting corporate giants $514b in taxes
To sweeten the deal, the Greens say much of the revenue would pay for cost-of-living measures, such as including dental cover in Medicare.
Business
Are you up to running a small business?
In the first of a six-part series, founders share the emotional and tactical strengths you need to secure the long-term growth of your business.
World
‘So excited’: Israel rescues hostage found alone in Gaza tunnel
The 52-year-old Israeli man was taken to a hospital in Israel, where members of his large Bedouin Arab family gathered around his bedside in a joyful reunion.
Opinion
What will happen to your mortgage if ‘tariff man’ Trump wins the White House
Matt Wade
Senior economics writer
In the life of every PM there is one real test. This is Albo’s moment to be up there with Howard
Tim Costello
Senior fellow at the Centre for Public Christianity
My hate for all things flying might just turn into love, actually
Jenna Price
Columnist and academic
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
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.
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.
Good Food
Lifestyle
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Pregnancy
When I met my baby, I expected an explosion of love. It took months to arrive
Holding my son in my arms for the first time, I felt numb. Emptied.
Ariane Beeston
Writer
Culture
‘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.
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AFL 2024
Why Petracca’s bid to depart the Demons remains a long shot
Melbourne have reached a crossroads as Christian Petracca continues to try and force his way to a Victorian powerhouse, but rival clubs are yet to step forward with a realistic package to secure the champion midfielder.
Giant-killer Kokkinakis making up for lost time at US Open, de Minaur prevails
Five more Australians have progressed to the second round at the US Open, including Thanasi Kokkinakis who stunned the 11th seed in New York.
Matildas, Socceroos to remain on Network 10 for next five years
Football Australia has sealed a new five-year broadcast deal for the national teams with Paramount Australia - but most of the Matildas’ next two major tournaments will be put behind a paywall.
Suspension stands: Blues fail to overturn Owies’ tackle ban on marathon night at tribunal
Carlton will be without their livewire goalsneak for the elimination final against the Brisbane Lions after the AFL tribunal upheld his one-match ban for a tackle on St Kilda’s Jack Higgins.
Pie Noble asks for trade to Gold Coast, premiership Eagle wants Hawthorn switch
The defender who missed Collingwood’s premiership last year, John Noble, has asked for a trade away from the Pies, while West Coast’s vice captain wants to head to Hawthorn.
All-Sydney qualifying final is racing towards a sell-out. But AFL won’t move it to Homebush
“Very limited” tickets remain for the blockbuster showdown between the Swans and Giants, but the league says will not consider moving the fixture from the SCG.
‘Scooter’ Patterson’s aiming for more than gold in Paris
Grant ‘Scooter’ Patterson is a much-loved member of Australia’s Paralympic swimming team – and he’s gunning for his first gold medal.
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.
