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A new investigative podcast about one of Australia’s most controversial cases.
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Healthcare
Older, heavier and empowered: Record numbers of mums having caesareans
The proportion of Victorian women having vaginal births is at an all-time low, with midwives concerned by the health impacts on mothers and babies.
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Ex-Mossad and CIA agents astounded at sophistication of pager attack
But some “think we are closer to a regional war than we have been at any time in the last 11 months”.
Every visa sent to ASIO: Home Affairs advice challenges Dutton claim
Confidential documents reveal that Palestinians leaving Gaza went through eight stages of identity verification, challenging Coalition attacks against the government.
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Renting
These are the workers most likely to suffer rental stress in Melbourne
New research suggests professionals in the lower range of moderate incomes are now struggling to keep a roof over their head.
Harris meets Oprah to ‘Unite for America’ as Trump vows another Muslim ban
The presidential candidates’ campaigns couldn’t be more different.
Analysis
AFL 2024
Two down, one to go: Sydney’s redemption tour continues. Next stop, the MCG
It began when they ended their 3-0 finals hoodoo against GWS a fortnight ago. Now they have vanquished their 8-0 Port Adelaide demons.
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‘That didn’t add up’: Merrett on Stringer, Saints and that Brad Scott meeting
The champion Bomber lashed out at suggestions he would put his personal relationships with teammates ahead of the club’s interests.
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Sydney Swans
Recap: Coach John Longmire guides Sydney to his fifth grand final
The Swans are through to next Saturday’s AFL grand final after easily accounting for Port Adelaide at the SCG.
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Investigations
How much money the Exclusive Brethren’s ‘ecosystem’ really makes
Recently released financial records show how cash circulates around the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church and its Australian “royal family”.
A front-row seat to history
When it comes to big international stories, it doesn’t get much bigger than the US election. Our North America correspondent Farrah Tomazin pulls back the curtain on life on the campaign trail.
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Fashion designers
The Aje of affordability: Luxury label lowers prices for Gen Z
A collection targeted at young customers has Aje expanding its universe and putting rumours to rest.
In Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey, comics go back where they came from
The series has a serious intent, journeying to the ancestral homelands of Australian comedians, but the presenters can’t help being funny
Sally Rooney’s new book is out in a few days. So, is it any good?
Like her previous novels, Intermezzo is a very straight, very white, very middle-class and unproductively hyped love story. But something’s different this time.
They weren’t hippies, but Hugh and Nan started Australia’s first anti-logging protest
In the 1970s, an unlikely coalition set in motion the first generation of environmental defending.
Opinion
Tripologist
Tripologist: Is it OK to ‘wing it’ with accommodation in the UK?
As long as you have a backup plan if your first choice is unavailable, you should be fine. Train bookings are a different story.
Michael Gebicki
The Tripologist
Beer lovers to be protected by metal detectors at Oktoberfest
In addition to some 600 police officers and 2000 security staff, more than 50 cameras will be installed across the grounds of the festival to avoid stabbings.
Weekend Reads
Opinion
Anna Murdoch told me succession would bring heartbreak. How right she was
David Leser
Senior freelance writer
Two of Us
When Dean was locked up, he told Felicia to move on with her life
Miner Dean told his then fiancée, a former Miss Australia winner, not to wait for him when he was sent to jail for drug trafficking. Thankfully, she ignored him.
Analysis
From Pell to Gobbo, Kerri Judd faced ‘the familiar drumbeat of difficult decisions’
Victoria’s former director of public prosecutions was a magnet for controversy as she tackled cases where many have opinions and few have the responsibility.
Victoria
An entire Victorian council just got elected without a single vote cast
Nearly 50 candidates will waltz into council chambers across the state, elected unopposed. Even some of the lucky winners fear the impact on democracy.
Opinion
Courts
Secret recordings and Proud Boys: Four days of embarrassment for Liberals
Moira Deeming’s early stumbles in her case against Liberal leader John Pesutto present a cautionary tale about the risks of pursuing civil litigation.
Annika Smethurst
State Political Editor
‘No value on five lives’: Families devastated after Daylesford crash case thrown out
The magistrate found William Swale, who has type 1 diabetes, was in the grip of a severe medical episode when he crashed into diners and there was insufficient evidence to put before a jury.
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Private schools
Private school splashes $85 million on ‘humble’ new pool complex
The new centre will include a 50-metre pool, diving towers, seating for 400 spectators, a gymnasium, spin room and an underground carpark.
Mornington Peninsula solar farm will mix power with fruit and veg
The backers of an “agri-solar” project say they will be able to grow raspberries, mushrooms and finger limes while producing enough electricity to power about 1200 homes.
AFL finals 2024
How ‘little Tarzan’ Heeney transformed himself into the AFL’s golden boy
He might look like a polished specimen now, but his penchant for “tree parachuting” and self-set time trials on the farm reveal there’s more to the star Swan.
Will powers past medical odds in time to vanquish his Cats’ nightmare
When Will Ashcroft last took on Geelong, it began the “toughest days” of his life. His return to peak form in time for his rematch is remarkable, an expert says.
Politics
Political Sketch
Radio
Albanese snapped at an ABC host, but he didn’t mind these FM radio questions
The prime minister told ABC’s Patricia Karvelas her questions were “not terribly clever”. Here are some he’s answered without complaint.
Business
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Fashion retail
Myer CEO Olivia Wirth doubles down on profit-sinking exclusive fashion labels
Myer shares have tumbled after the company unveiled its full-year results, but new CEO Olivia Wirth has vowed to invest in its languishing sass & bide, Marcs and David Lawrence brands.
World
Harris meets Oprah to ‘Unite for America’ as Trump vows another Muslim ban
The presidential candidates’ campaigns couldn’t be more different.
Opinion
If Trump loses, will this American carnage end? Don’t count on it
Nick Bryant
Journalist and author
A scams bill that protects banks over victims is the biggest scam of all
Waleed Aly
Columnist, co-host of Ten's The Project and academic
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Property
This risky home loan type is on the rise as homeowners try to stay afloat
After years of high-interest rates and inflation, struggling homeowners are taking this hardship measure in the hopes of riding out the storm.
The plan that could axe tax breaks for landlords and tip the balance towards renters
The pathway could improve the standard of rentals and increase the value for money the government gets from housing tax concessions.
Good Food
Lifestyle
‘It’s not inappropriate’: Why adults with dementia are often shamed for sex
Baby Boomers are set to dominate aged care in the next decade. As the generation of free love, their expectations around sex means providers need to change.
Culture
This play is about a violent man. So why is he played by a woman?
In the face of Australia’s shocking rates of domestic violence, our grittiest theatre makers take a bold new approach.
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AFL 2024
AFL finals 2024 LIVE updates: What you work for’: Swans bask in satisfaction of another grand final opportunity
The Swans have sealed their place in the AFL grand final after a win over Port Adelaide in this evening’s preliminary final.
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Australian soccer
Muscat out of the running as Socceroos begin hunt for Arnold’s replacement
Football Australia chief executive James Johnson says the search has already begun, but the federation’s presumed number one candidate has ruled himself out.
Updated
Australian cricket
Head shot: Why Trav’s latest blast adds to selectors’ Test opening headache
Travis Head pillaged England at Trent Bridge to add further momentum to his case for accompanying Usman Khawaja.
Analysis
AFL 2024
Two down, one to go: Sydney’s redemption tour continues. Next stop, the MCG
It began when they ended their 3-0 finals hoodoo against GWS a fortnight ago. Now they have vanquished their 8-0 Port Adelaide demons.
‘Painfully mature’: What Oscar Piastri’s mum wants you to know about him
The Australian lives in Monaco and mixes with sporting royalty. But he makes no apologies for being “a nice person” in a cut-throat Formula 1 world.
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AFL 2024
‘That didn’t add up’: Merrett on Stringer, Saints and that Brad Scott meeting
The champion Bomber lashed out at suggestions he would put his personal relationships with teammates ahead of the club’s interests.
Hawks confident on Frost, miss free agent, Barrass deal details revealed
Hawthorn are confident Sam Frost will resist rivals’ overtures and remain at Waverley Park as the Hawks prepare to bring in two backline recruits. However, another of their targets won’t be wearing brown and gold in 2025.
Have Your Say
Arnold is a Socceroos legend, but he should have left two years ago
Few have given more to the cause of Australian soccer than Graham Arnold has, or for as long as he has.
