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Immigration
Asylum seeker dies in Melbourne day after self-immolation
Mano Yogalingam, who came to Australia from Sri Lanka via boat with his family when he was 11, had protested against Australia’s immigration policies.
Fair Work to examine WFH rights for administrative employees
The Fair Work Commission announced on Thursday it would hold hearings on overhauling the pay award for clerical workers to include work from home rules.
Opinion
Earnings season
How Vanessa Hudson scored on her maiden Qantas result
For the first time in living memory, Qantas shareholders took a hit for the team. That said, it wasn’t a big one.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
Demons president admits she hasn’t spoken to Petracca about his grievances
Although Melbourne president Kate Roffey has not spoken to disgruntled star Christian Petracca about his concerns, she expects he will stay at the club.
AFL Briefing
AFLW
Josh Battle makes call on future; Bulldogs’ match set to be moved to avoid finals timeslot clash
St Kilda defender Josh Battle has made a decision on his future in the red, back and white.
Opinion
For subscribers
This is who is under the most pressure in the finals
These six men face the toughest task of all – staying composed when the heat is on in finals and delivering when it matters most in September.
Kane Cornes
AFL columnist
Exclusive
LGBTQ
‘They deserve to be counted’: Labor MP defies Albanese on sexuality census debate
Prominent backbencher Josh Burns has become the first Labor MP to publicly call for the government to reverse its call on LGBTQ census questions.
Thirteen women come forward with claims about Robert Ovadia, court told
The veteran crime reporter has taken his former employer, Network Seven, to the Federal Court, alleging he was unlawfully dismissed.
Opinion
AI
Why Nvidia’s $48 billion prediction just rattled Wall Street
Nvidia had a meteoric rise to become one of the world’s most valuable companies, but we just got a snapshot of the AI powerhouse’s vulnerability.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
Chappell Roan wants her superfans to give her space. Is that fair?
Fans are the foundation of a star’s career, but does that mean they’re owed anything beyond the art?
Season two of Rings of Power is here. The good news for fans is that there’s finally a big payoff
Season two of The Rings of Power begins to answer the mystery underpinning J.R.R Tolkien’s cult-classic fantasy.
Five-star hotel opens in Brisbane’s giant new $3.6 billion complex
The several-times-delayed Queen’s Wharf Brisbane is finally ready, with The Star Brisbane making its debut.
Opinion
Anthony Albanese
Why Tim Walz would be the perfect coach for Team Albo
It’s taken Kamala Harris and her running mate just three weeks to achieve the clear messaging that has eluded the Albanese government for three years.
Nick Bryant
Journalist and author
Escaping the war, this Ukrainian athlete spent 24 hours on a train as bombs hit
Ukraine’s Artem Kolinko opens up ahead of his Paralympics debut on a terrifying long-haul train ride that might have saved his life.
Woman who wrote book about grief after husband’s death to be tried for his murder
The court heard it was children’s book author Kouri Richins’ second attempt to kill her husband, after she allegedly spiked his sandwich on Valentine’s Day 2022.
Opinion
Pop music
Anyone excited about the Oasis comeback has taken too many Class A drugs
Lads, Britpop’s ancient history – and you weren’t that good anyway.
Ben Coady
Sports Editor
Review
Video games
Star Wars meets Grand Theft Auto in stunning but patchy new heist
The Star Wars underworld is a great fit for Ubisoft’s open-world checklist formula, but this criminal syndicate caper has a few major flaws.
Recipe collection
Chilli
Crunch time: 20+ ways with crispy chilli oil (plus how to make your own at home)
Chilli oil belongs over fried eggs; it wants to accompany your avocado and it’s never met a bowl of noodles it didn’t like.
Paris Paralympics
Everything you need to know about the 2024 Paralympics
The Paralympics begin on Thursday – 160 Australians will be taking part in the Games. Here are some you may not know about.
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.
Victoria
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Justice
Veronica died after 49 calls for help. Her mother says no one is taking accountability
A coroner found that Veronica Nelson, 37, would still be alive if prison staff had responded to her cries for help. But WorkSafe closed the case without any charges.
Exclusive
School funding
Public schools turning down thousands of dollars due to ‘onerous’ conditions
Cash-strapped school principals are turning their backs on charitable funding over complaints the money often came with “onerous” strings attached, making them not worth the effort.
The massive Melbourne park that’s off limits to residents
A dam-wall upgrade for one of the city’s key water sources has left residents locked out of a beloved park for a decade – even though the work was completed years ago.
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Weather
Man dies, woman in hospital after tree crushes car as wild winds lash Victoria
A man has died and a woman in her 70s has been flown to hospital after a tree fell on their vehicle at Gellibrand as Victoria braces for more wild weather.
Almost 100 homes will be built at this former boys’ school in Brighton - against council and residents’ wishes
The planning minister overruled the local council and gave the green light to the redevelopment of a former boys’ school campus.
See & Do
The spectacular tricks stitching this Frankenstein stage adaptation together
It’s a faithful adaptation of an enduring literary and popular classic – and it all comes to life with a jolt of electricity.
He played 200 days of pure noise. Now he’s performing in Melbourne
Marco Fusinato strummed a guitar eight hours a day for 200 days straight as Australia’s representative at Venice – but didn’t play a single song.
Politics
‘Go you halvies?’: Albanese, top US official filmed in private chat
The Prime Minister suggested the US could share the cost of Australia’s $400 million police partnership with the Pacific, widely seen as pushing back against China.
Business
Updated
Earnings season
Australia’s love for Kmart’s Anko drives profits higher for $85b giant
The cost-of-living crisis and “dupe” culture are leading to surging sales for Kmart’s in-house brand Anko – and profits for its $85.4 billion ASX-listed parent company.
World
Pope urged to address child sex abuse scandals during Timor visit
Francis will come face to face with the faithful on his first trip to Timor-Leste where many still don’t believe an independence hero and bishop abused young boys.
Opinion
The US wants to avoid World War III, so Ukraine has no choice but attack
Mick Ryan
Military leader and strategist
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Property
Suburbs where families can’t afford to pay the mortgage, and can’t afford not to
Most home owners have managed to keep up with 13 interest rate rises, but in some areas at least one in 50 borrowers are behind.
Seven of the best luxury homes for sale right now
From a near-new home that takes its cues from mid-century style, to an 1880s villa with a bluestone facade, we’ve rounded up our top picks.
Good Food
Lifestyle
What is your slogan T-shirt actually saying about you?
Fundraising T-shirts are putting words on the chests of fashion followers.
Culture
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Literature
Liane Moriarty confirms Big Little Lies sequel, as she launches new book
The author has teased details about the follow-up to her most popular work.
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Opinion
AFL 2024
September heat: This is who is under the most pressure in the finals
These six men face the toughest task of all – staying composed when the heat is on in finals and delivering when it matters most in September.
Kane Cornes
AFL columnist
Demons president admits she hasn’t spoken to Petracca about his grievances
Although Melbourne president Kate Roffey has not spoken to disgruntled star Christian Petracca about his concerns, she expects he will stay at the club.
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Bulldogs’ AFLW set to move to double-header slot; Josh Battle decides future; Pies sign veterans; Hawkins nears return, perhaps through VFL
The AFL is expected to move the Western Bulldogs’ round two AFLW match to avoid the clash with the men’s elimination final, Hawthorn wins the battle for Josh Battle, the Magpies announce a number of new deals, and Tom Hawkins contemplates a return through the VFL.
Police launch investigation into alleged assault on wild Tszyu fight night
On a wild boxing night, the punch everyone is talking about - and police are now investigating - involved someone not on the official fight card.
Exclusive
AFL 2024
Petracca airs grievances in private meeting of Dees leaders
The three-hour meeting at a wine bar owned by Melbourne captain Max Gawn ended with hugs and high-fives, but no confidence in Petracca’s future at the club.
Third time lucky? In-form Popyrin books another grand-slam encounter with Djokovic
Alexei Popyrin’s straight-sets victory means he will face Novak Djokovic in the US Open’s third round, but fellow Australians Rinky Hijikata, Ajla Tomljanovic and Maya Joint bowed out.
‘I didn’t feel like a drug cheat’: Anti-doping ban forced Matildas star out of Olympics
Aivi Luik was not available for selection for Paris 2024 because of a three-month suspension relating to a pain-killing injection she was given two years ago by her former club in Italy.
Have Your Say
When it came to footy tipping, my focus was beating Kane Cornes
It’s always nice to have bragging rights over someone with strong football opinions. Here’s how I ended up winning, and who I’m picking in the finals.
Mathew Stokes
AFL columnist
