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Justice
Veronica died in custody after 49 calls for help. Her mother says no one has taken 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.
Breaking
LGBTQ
Labor’s LGBTQ census ban will ‘strengthen division’: Sex Discrimination Commissioner
Acting prime minister Richard Marles said the government wanted to avoid a “divisive debate”. The sex discrimination commissioner rejects that.
Analysis
Pacific diplomacy
Why are our leaders so loose in the Pacific?
Albanese’s hot mic moment wasn’t like Peter Dutton’s joke about Pacific nations going underwater, but US official Kurt Campbell’s remarks were tantalising.
Bum note: The predictable, avoidable MSO mess that was months in the making
The confused and complicated situation engulfing the MSO goes beyond the Israel-Palestine conflict to a cold war raging for months inside Australia’s oldest professional orchestra.
Breaking
Courts
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
The $48 billion ‘disappointment’ that sent a shiver through 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
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
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Cameron Smith
From LIV Golf’s million-dollar paydays to the Murray River: Cameron Smith’s big call
Australia’s most recent major champion is used to playing in some of the world’s biggest cities. But he’ll trade that for an event on the NSW-Victoria border this year.
Anti-doping ban forced Matildas star out of Olympics: report
Aivi Luik withdrew from 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.
Collection
Pub dining
10+ classic old pubs, all done up and ideal for your Father’s Day celebrations
Take dad back to one of his favourite pubs – only with much better food, drink and carpet – thanks to these rebooted classic Vic pub beauts.
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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.
Opinion
Pop music
You can’t seriously be excited about the Oasis comeback. What’s the story? Boring, surely
Lads, Britpop’s ancient history – and you weren’t that good anyway.
Ben Coady
Sports Editor
CBA boss says criticism of bank profits in cost of living crisis is ‘fact free rhetoric’
Commonwealth Bank boss Matt Comyn has pushed back at suggestions that the company is extracting excessive profits from customers.
Kmart’s Anko brand drives profits higher for retail 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.
Qantas posts $1.25 billion profit after year of turbulence
Qantas boss Vanessa Hudson has unveiled her first full-year result since taking over as chief executive last September.
What is your slogan T-shirt actually saying about you?
Fundraising T-shirts are putting words on the chests of fashion followers.
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Train journeys
Highlight of this cheap Italian train trip is its famous, charming station
Sicily’s Trenitalia SpA line makes for an enthralling and inexpensive day-trip to gritty Catania with a bonus visit to a Hollywood-immortalised station.
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.
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.
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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.
When the news came to the reporter: Journo walks bang into city’s biggest news story
An AFL coach, a flipped car, and a cafe that regularly hosts movers and shakers - Dougal Beatty got them all.
See & Do
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.
A killer combination: The 1940s crime novel that ushered in film noir
The Billy Wilder classic Double Indemnity was the most influential film noir release, but certainly not the last.
Politics
Inflation eases but nation is facing a difficult Christmas
Inflation has stepped down further as power and petrol prices ease, but the easing of price pressures may be too late for struggling retailers.
Business
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World markets
ASX falls after losses on Wall Street; Qantas, Wesfarmers decline
The Australian sharemarket declined on Thursday morning, led lower by mining and consumer discretionary stocks, after Wall Street slid amid a pullback in big technology companies.
Opinion
Earnings season
Gill McLachlan is taking a sledgehammer to Tabcorp
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
Opinion
World markets
China’s new bubble has sent tremors through Beijing
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
World
Donald Trump blames Biden, Harris for failed assassination attempt
The former president made the claim on the US talk show Dr Phil in a significant escalation of his remarks about his near-death experience.
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
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.
‘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.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Opinion
Death
Thanks for coming to my funeral. Settle in, I’ve got some things to get off my chest
Thanks to a local entrepreneur, you can now do your own version of the Pauline Hanson video: “Fellow Australians, if you are seeing this now, I am dead.”
Doug Hendrie
Freelance writer
Culture
Real people in unreal situations: why series like The Assembly engage
ABC’s suite of factual programs propel often-marginalised people and subjects into the mainstream.
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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
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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.
In-form Popyrin awaits Djokovic, but three Australians exit US Open
Alexei Popyrin’s straight-sets victory means he is likely to face Novak Djokovic in the US Open’s third round, but fellow Australians Rinky Hijikata, Ajla Tomljanovic and Maya Joint bowed out.
Breaking
World Boxing
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.
Tiger exodus: A trio of premiership stars ask for trades
Three Richmond premiership stars have all formally requested trades away from the club as the Tigers continue their rebuild under Adem Yze.
Anti-doping ban forced Matildas star out of Olympics: report
Aivi Luik withdrew from 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.
Updated
Horse racing
‘Poor culture and toxic’: Female board members accuse Melbourne Racing Club of bullying
The board battle at the MRC is becoming increasingly bitter, as two members join John Kanga’s bid for change.
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
