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Breaking
Executive shake-up
Nine boss Mike Sneesby steps down after ‘challenging’ year
Nine chief executive Mike Sneesby will depart the company at the end of this month after 3½ years in the role.
Exclusive
Trade unions
HWU chief ‘threatened to kill’ whistleblower over expense claims
The claim is revealed in court documents as part of the case to have the Victorian branch of the Health Services Union placed in the hands of an administrator.
Exclusive
Property market
Stamp duty deal touted to entice empty nesters out of family homes
The property industry says Melbourne’s existing stock of housing is being underutilised. Encouraging “empty nesters” to sell could be part of the solution.
Anti-war protesters return to block roads after day of ugly demonstrations
Police are standing guard at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre after what officers described as “some of the most violent” action in decades.
Corporate calm amid chaos: Inside the weapons expo that divided Melbourne
As anti-war protesters battled with police outside, a sense of cool, corporate calm prevailed on the other side.
Opinion
US politics
Harris sliced Trump like sashimi, when he wasn’t doing it himself
Bruce Wolpe
Senior fellow at the US Studies Centre and former political staffer
Exclusive
Vaccination
Councils deliver 430,000 childhood vaccines. A bill from the state government could end that
Councils say they were promised free use of the state’s immunisation record platform – until the Department of Health sent the bill.
Chalmers turns to Greens to negotiate RBA reforms
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has dropped plans to make changes to his planned overhaul of the Reserve Bank board that were aimed at winning support from the Coalition.
Opinion
Australian economy
The Liberal Party of Howard and Peacock has a lesson for Angus Taylor
The Reserve Bank has a job to do, but let’s not forget it’s unelected people wielding what amount to extraordinary powers. It should not be verboten for an elected MP to note the effects of the RBA’s choices.
Shaun Carney
Columnist
Live
Music awards
Stars arrive as VMA’s red carpet kicks off
Follow our live coverage of the MTV Video Music Awards, with Taylor, Sabrina, Chappell and Katy all due.
Latest live posts
LoadingInspired by Pamela Anderson, I went to a glamorous event not wearing any makeup
What rocked my world was realising how out of date my attitudes were around how women should look in high-stakes social environments.
The Scoop
AFL 2024
The mystery twist that marked the beginning of the end for Blues’ season
Carlton were flying … and then Charlie Curnow lost his footing in a pre-game warm-up.
Updated
Melbourne emergency
Two children die after devastating house fire in Sydenham
Two of three children who were rescued from a burning home in Melbourne’s north-west earlier this week have died in hospital.
Suburbs where property values are falling fastest as interest rates stay high
Thanks to higher interest rates and more homes on the market, buyers have increased choice this spring – and it’s showing.
A win for the funny people: Australia’s richest writing prize adds new award
The John Clarke Prize for Humour Writing, named for the legendary late comedian, will celebrate Australia’s funniest works from 2025.
Ten things we’ll never understand about Singapore
Singapore is one of our most frequent stopover cities, but misconceptions about the city-state abound, and so does cultural confusion.
Seeds are the most underrated superfood. Here’s how to add them to your diet
From sesame and pumpkin to hemp and chia, seeds are often overlooked. Here are the health benefits for each type, and how to eat more of them.
Victoria
Indigenous leader Geoff Clark facing jail time for years-long community theft, fraud
Clark could be jailed after being found guilty of stealing more than $1 million from Indigenous community organisations to pay off ballooning personal debt.
Man charged over theft of Oarsome Foursome Olympic medals
Police are still searching for the three gold medals and one silver allegedly stolen from an Olympic hero’s car in Docklands.
Exclusive
Political leadership
‘Four solid months of being behind’: Allan loses ground to Pesutto, Labor languishes behind Coalition
Labor’s primary vote remains stubbornly stuck behind the Coalition’s as John Pesutto moves within one point of Jacinta Allan as preferred leader.
Updated
Crime
Police await doctors’ clearance to interview mother over death of her two sons
Nick Smith found the bodies of his two sons, nine-year-old Ben and 11-year-old Russell, on Tuesday.
Housing crisis laid bare: Surge in number of people asking for help
The fresh waiting list figures come as the state opposition has accused the Allan government of trying to make its data look better by changing the way it is reported.
AFL finals 2024
Gold Coast Sun signs one of the biggest-ever AFL deals
Mac Andrew has signed one of the biggest-ever AFL deals and is potentially locked in at the Gold Coast for the next 10 years.
Papley crashed his car on his way to the SCG, then starred for the Swans
Tom Papley had a less-than-ideal build-up to his first game back for the Swans since suffering an ankle injury.
Politics
Political lies to be captured in Labor misinformation regime
The government is seeking to pass new laws to combat political falsehoods spread on social media – but the opposition is wary.
Business
Updated
World markets
ASX set to rise, Wall Street seesaws on inflation report
Most US stocks are falling as traders scale back their expectations for how much relief the Federal Reserve will deliver next week when it begins cutting interest rates.
Opinion
Oil
Bleeding billions: The oil cartel is losing control of the market
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
World
Analysis
US Votes 2024
Harris laid the bait and Trump took it on a bad night for the former president
It took only half an hour for Kamala Harris to bait Donald Trump, simply by saying people leave his rallies looking exhausted and bored.
Opinion
Why Swift’s endorsement hasn’t won Harris the election
Katy Hall
Age deputy opinion editor
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Property
Our eight favourite luxury homes for sale right now
From a farm with organic fruit orchards to an elegant home in a prized waterfront reserve position, we’ve rounded up our top picks.
Anthony Albanese lists $1.9m investment property
When the tenant was issued with an eviction notice, he hoped to use it as a chance to spark debate about tenants’ rights. What followed was a media maelstrom.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Can a family overcome infidelity? How to navigate the betrayal
After rock star Dave Grohl’s shock disclosure of fathering a child outside his marriage, what advice can psychologists offer families dealing with infidelity?
Opinion
Friendship
She’s the dear friend I’ve never met. Is she about to drain my savings?
Genevieve Novak
Spectrum columnist
Culture
The most unbearable sound in the world? It’s silence
Forget peace and quiet. Give me peace and loud.
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Sport
How this seven-game Bulldog gained 30,000 followers in one night
Western Bulldogs winger Jasmyn Smith has played just seven AFLW games, but is one of the main faces promoting this season. A TikTok video shot her to social media fame overnight.
Breaking
Twenty20
Four, four, six, six, six, four: Head carnage destroys England in T20 opener
Travis Head was in a belligerent mood, taking 30 runs from one over as Australia won the first T20 match against England in emphatic style.
Tom Papley crashed his car on his way to the SCG, then starred for the Swans
Tom Papley had a less-than-ideal build-up to his first game back for the Swans since suffering an ankle injury.
The Scoop
AFL 2024
The mystery twist that marked the beginning of the end for Blues’ season
Carlton were flying … and then Charlie Curnow lost his footing in a pre-game warm-up.
Mac signs one with the lot: One of the AFL’s biggest-ever deals for Gold Coast Sun
Mac Andrew has signed one of the biggest-ever AFL deals and is potentially locked in at the Gold Coast for the next 10 years.
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
Swans captain to miss preliminary final; Hawks unveil Frost replacement; NRL cashes in on lack of Melbourne AFL finals
The Swans announced on Wednesday night that skipper Callum Mills will miss the side’s preliminary final, while Hawks coach Sam Mitchell knows he can’t replace the dependable Sam Frost for the Hawks’ must-win final this week.
The price of hope: Clubs feast on members’ hunger for grand final tickets
Geelong is charging fans $230, and Sydney’s charging $135, to join the ballot for grand final tickets – but fans lose their money if their teams lose the preliminary final.
Have Your Say
Hashtag Hokball: Behind the Hawthorn craze, and why it’s catching on
Sam Mitchell’s Hawks play fast, exciting footy, but that’s only part of the story. Behind them is a social media phenomenon largely driven by fans, but embraced by the players. We explain what it means.
