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Five young trans women died. The coroner says this is what has to change
The police search for Bridget Flack – whose body was found in park by members of the LGBTQ community – was plagued by deficiencies, including a failure to appreciate her risk of suicide and delayed efforts to triangulate her phone.
Opinion
Political leadership
The more-than-Dan dilemma: Allan has to convince voters and colleagues, quickly
Labor, the Liberal Party and the Nationals are all facing their own set of problems. With half a term left before Victorians return to the polls, the race to clean house is well and truly on.
Annika Smethurst
State Political Editor
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LGBTQ
Assistant minister joins Labor MPs to defy Albanese on sexuality census debate
Assistant Health Minister Ged Kearney took a rare step in breaking with the government’s position, following backbenchers Josh Burns and Peter Khalil.
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Immigration
Asylum seeker dies in Melbourne a day after self-immolation
Mano Yogalingam had been part of a protest demanding permanent residency for more than 8000 people who arrived in Australia by boat more than a decade ago.
CBA is taking down 50 fake websites a week
As he defended the bank’s $9.8 billion profit before a parliamentary inquiry on Thursday, CBA boss Matt Comyn also called for an overhaul of the tax system.
Restaurateur embroiled in feud with Mick Gatto charged with gun offences
Jamal Mohammad was charged by the Viper taskforce after allegedly being found with two guns and ammunition at his home last year.
Bont crowned captain of star-studded All-Australian team, but some big names miss out
Marcus Bontempelli started a potentially career-defining month with a major honour while Charlie Curnow, Zach Merrett and Darcy Cameron were the most notable exclusions from the All-Australian team.
Recap: Honours roll in for Bont as All-Australian side named; Rising Star gives cheeky thanks to tribunal
Earlier in the night, Geelong livewire Ollie Dempsey capped his breakout season by claiming the AFL Rising Star award.
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Melbourne Demons
‘No real repairing needed’, says Gawn, as Dees president admits she hasn’t spoken to Petracca about grievances
Melbourne captain Max Gawn says there will be no need to repair relationships between Christian Petracca and his teammates if he remains with the club in 2025.
Two of Us
Good Weekend
‘I’m so glad he ignored me’: Alan Kohler on the advice son Chris didn’t take
Despite working for rival TV networks as finance editors, there’s no competition between this father and son.
Opinion
Dating
I’m a lapsed maneater and a born-again virgin. Here are my rules of dating
Oh, the irony isn’t lost on me: once viewed as too experienced, I’m now virtually clueless about modern dating!
Debbie Hooper
Writer
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
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Kamala Harris is off to a Deep South Republican stronghold. So am I
Until Donald Trump narrowly lost Georgia by fewer than 12,000 votes at the 2020 election, it had been one of the safest Republican strongholds in the country.
Farrah Tomazin
North America correspondent
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.
Three decades after the genocide, Rwanda is a nation transformed
Years after reporting on a broken country, a journalist revisits Rwanda to see its famous gorillas – and discovers a land in the midst of renewal.
Explainer
Natural world
Clever birds and killer bots: What to know about swarm intelligence
Birds, bees and ants all co-operate to solve problems with no one in charge. Here’s what humans are learning from them.
Meet the supergroup giving the middle finger to the Aussie music industry
New hip-hop supergroup 3% are taking an urgent, raw and honest approach to topics such as land reparations and Indigenous deaths in custody.
Opinion
Phones
I’m hearing the call, it’s time to switch back to landline phones
Preferring a text message is fine when the topic of conversation is which mall to hang out, but try telling a potential employer to send you a voice note instead of calling.
Simon Taylor
Comedian and author
Paris Paralympics
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.
A tricky ceremony for Aussie flag-bearer as Paris Paralympics lift off
With less than 12 hours before he was due to hit the pool, Brenden Hall valiantly fulfilled his role as a flag-bearer leading the Akubra-wearing Australian contingent in the parade along the Champs Elysees.
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.
One man’s mission to win Radio Birdman’s rightful place in history
Murray Engleheart’s account of the legendary Sydney band is full of passion.
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
Opinion
Earnings season
Alan Joyce left Vanessa Hudson with a lot of ground to make up, but she passed her first test
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
World
Pope urged to address child sex abuse scandals during Timor-Leste 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
Why Tim Walz would be the perfect coach for Team Albo
Nick Bryant
Journalist and author
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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Sport
Bont crowned captain of star-studded All-Australian team, but some big names miss out
Marcus Bontempelli started a potentially career-defining month with a major honour while Charlie Curnow, Zach Merrett and Darcy Cameron were the most notable exclusions from the All-Australian team.
Honours roll in for Bont as All-Australian side named; Rising Star Dempsey gives cheeky thanks to tribunal
Follow along as the AFL award winners are announced including the AFL Rising Star and All-Australian players.
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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AFL 2024
‘No real repairing needed’, says Gawn, as Dees president admits she hasn’t spoken to Petracca about grievances
Melbourne captain Max Gawn says there will be no need to repair relationships between Christian Petracca and his teammates if he remains with the club in 2025.
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.
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World Boxing
Police charge Zerafa’a brother with assault on wild Tszyu fight night
On a wild boxing night, the punch everyone is talking about - and has led to police charges - involved someone not on the official fight card.
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.
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
