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CFMEU official charged with threats to kill over abuse of Indigenous firm owner
Joel Shackleton has been charged over threats caught on video on a large publicly funded project.
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Building Bad
Union movement splinters as Setka faces police probe over site visits
A large union has vowed to quit the ACTU as the CFMEU crisis exposes rifts over the treatment of the embattled union.
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Domestic violence
The $702m plan to tackle rise in domestic violence
A spate of killings earlier this year prompted the government to commission a rapid review. On Friday, the national cabinet meets to respond.
Rampant Cats through to prelim as Port turn in another finals shocker; Ginnivan’s night out
Geelong have booked a home preliminary final on a disastrous night for the Power, with the home side losing by a whopping 84 points. Follow the action.
Opinion
Political leadership
Shorten didn’t give Labor a parting shot, he gave it a parting gift
The former party leader leaves the federal government with an astute message about how Labor can win the next election.
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
A state-owned heritage house sits empty and derelict. Kew locals want something done
Lumeah is a brick Federation villa built in 1894 and now targeted by vandals amid a long-running stand-off over whether it can become a turning lane for traffic.
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Roads
A rail giant planned to build a $5b terminal west of Melbourne. They just scrapped it
The Little River project that promised to remove thousands of trucks a year from Melbourne’s roads was abandoned after locals railed against it.
Opinion
Breast cancer
I never blamed myself for having breast cancer. Until I read Elle Macpherson’s book
Of all the money I have contributed to the Elle Macpherson empire over the years, it’s the $13 I spent on that e-book that I regret the most.
Sarah Moller
Contributor
Opinion
AI
Dad’s ‘third daughter’ always came to look after him. Then computer said no
Some aged care providers are turning to artificial intelligence to make decisions best made by someone with a heart.
Sue Williams
Freelance writer
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World elections
Macron appoints Brexit negotiator as next French prime minister
Michel Barnier drove a hard bargain in Brexit negotiations, infuriating Brexiteers during a time of tense relations with the EU.
Shogun v The Bear: Who will dominate this year’s Emmy Awards?
With no Succession dominating the awards, a power vacuum has opened up, making it one of the more unpredictable ceremonies in years.
Born again: 10 of the most amazing reinvented places in travel
Everything old is new again, from heritage icons transformed into luxury stays to a tsunami-lashed railway rebirthed as the ultimate scenic journey.
Gold in two different sports: Parker creates history in Paris with breathtaking win
Lauren Parker has become the first Australian Paralympian to win gold in two different sports at the same Games since 1976.
‘I will never be forgotten’: Larrikin Aussie archer turns Paris giant-killer
With green and gold hair, an eagle’s feather in his hat and an exuberant personality, Taymon Kenton-Smith stole the show at archery’s historic Paralympics venue.
Can you achieve the best shape of your life in your 50s?
Hugh Jackman says he’s in better shape than ever, but is it really possible to peak in our 50s?
Paris Paralympics
How this Paralympian rebounded from glandular fever to break a world record
Australian athletics star James Turner was down and out a few months ago. On Tuesday, he smashed the world record.
The trans sprinter dragged into Paralympics gender war
No Paralympic athlete has faced as much international scrutiny at the Paris Games as the 51-year-old vision-impaired sprinter.
Victoria
‘Grimm Reaper of Melbourne stockbroking’ jailed for losing victims’ life savings
Bradley Grimm was jailed for dishonestly transferring his vulnerable client’s retirement money into the bank accounts of private companies he owned.
Carolyn Stuckey was shot dead by her husband. He was then allowed to raise their three small children
Allan Stuckey spent 22 months in jail for killing his wife, then raised their children. Now one of them wants to know why – and help give a voice to other child survivors of family violence.
BoM loses illegal sacking case as staff condemn ‘toxic’ and ‘chaotic’ culture
A judge has criticised chief executive Andrew Johnson’s management style, while current and former staff claim they were gagged over climate change.
Anti-vaxxer bludgeoned wife to death with metal car ramp amid COVID tensions
Joe Lo Bianco lay in wait for his scientist wife, Kaliopi Roumeliotis, to get home – then murdered her in their garage.
Author suspects her ancestor took part in first settler massacre
Atrocities during the Frontier Wars must be honestly acknowledged, a writer and a landowner have told the state’s truth-telling commission.
AFL 2024
‘They’re clearly the best team in the comp:’ Giants wary of full-strength Swans
Giants coach Adam Kingsley is taking nothing from his side’s strong final record against the Swans after his side suffered two comprehensive defeats against their city rivals this season.
From Auskick to AFL, the other stars taking the field on Saturday
Auskickers from six NSW clubs are getting ready for their half-time moment in front of 45,000 at the SCG in Saturday’s all-Sydney qualifying final.
Politics
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Doctor and aspiring MP shared post celebrating Hamas attacks
Jewish community leaders said the Facebook post by the prominent GP showed he was “manifestly unfit to stand as a candidate for any office”.
Business
Some may have to sell their homes: RBA governor’s warning
Michele Bullock’s alert comes amid signs the business sector is also struggling with high inflation and rates.
Opinion
Australian economy
The rest of the world is cutting interest rates, so why aren’t we?
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
World
Olympic marathon runner dies after being set on fire by boyfriend
Rebecca Cheptegei, 33, had sustained burns to 80 per cent of her body.
Opinion
The worst thing about Dutton’s distraction tactics? They pay off
Niki Savva
Award-winning political commentator and author
Country towns are facing a threat to their existence
Shane Wright
Senior economics correspondent
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Property
Where home owners are trying to sell their properties - and failing
Picky home buyers are passing over properties for sale that don’t tick all their boxes, leaving listings lingering on the market.
Our eight favourite luxury homes for sale right now
From a sunny island escape to a sandstone villa and Insta-worthy architectural curves, we’ve rounded up our top picks.
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Lifestyle
What experts think about Elle Macpherson’s ‘holistic’ approach to cancer treatment
Australian breast cancer experts have weighed in on the model’s decision to pursue alternative, “holistic” treatments after her breast cancer surgery.
Culture
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Almost everything in this film will divide audiences – that’s why it’s great
Last Summer suggests that when desire takes hold, morality flies out the window.
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Sport
‘Everything concerned me’: Rampant Cats through to prelim final after Port turn in another finals shocker
Follow along for all the major moments and post game reactions as Port Adelaide and Geelong battle for a home preliminary final.
Gold in two different sports: Parker creates history in Paris with breathtaking win
Lauren Parker has become the first Australian Paralympian to win gold in two different sports at the same Games since 1976.
‘I will never be forgotten’: Larrikin Aussie archer turns Paris giant-killer
With green and gold hair, an eagle’s feather in his hat and an exuberant personality, Taymon Kenton-Smith stole the show at archery’s historic Paralympics venue.
Mr September? How Ugle-Hagan can be like Buddy
On Friday night, the No.1 draft pick gets the chance to emulate his childhood hero by stamping himself as a big-time player on the September stage.
Out-of-sorts Socceroos suffer horror start in World Cup qualifying bid
Follow all the action as Australia play the first of a series of critical clashes in the tougher third round of World Cup qualifying.
Demon’s body fails him again in US Open quarter-final exit to powerful Brit
The hip injury that ruined Alex de Minaur’s career-best Wimbledon run came back to haunt him in New York as impressive Brit Jack Draper ended his title chances. And now he’s in doubt for next week’s Davis Cup finals.
‘It’s hard seeing the horses leave’: Weir’s daughters say banned trainer deserves another go
As Darren Weir’s daughters oversee the removal of more than 100 racehorses from his property, they say their father is being shut out of the industry for longer than he deserves.
Have Your Say
Why the likely Liam Baker trade shows the AFL has gone soft
Why would West Coast give up a top draft pick for Richmond’s Liam Baker when they could easily get him for free? Like so many other clubs, they seem reluctant to make the tough decisions.
Kane Cornes
AFL columnist
