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Brownlow Medal
‘They inspired me to chase my dream’: The players Patrick Cripps looked up to
Cripps pulled in a record-breaking 45 votes, while Nick Daicos, the silky son of a Magpie great, missed out again.
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Here comes the … Brownlow. Bridal looks rule as ‘queen’ Judd returns
Bubble hems, bridal-inspired gowns and a dress that cost $20. This year’s Brownlow red carpet had it all, including the return of fashion favourite Bec Judd.
Glitz, glamour and the outfit that only cost $20
Keep returning here for the best images on the AFL’s night of nights.
Why 10 of our 13 experts agreed on their pick for the Brownlow
Ten of our 13 experts have agreed on their pick for the Brownlow. But there are some interesting roughies, including one plucked from left field by Kane Cornes.
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Israel unleashes deadly wave of strikes on Hezbollah targets in Lebanon
Israel has unleashed its most widespread wave of airstrikes against hundreds of Hezbollah targets, killing at least 180 people, according to Lebanese officials.
Boxer’s death may have been preventable: coroner
State Coroner John Cain has urged an overhaul of concussion treatment protocols after a young boxer’s death.
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Ambulance Victoria
Paramedics set for big pay increases after deal struck
Most paramedics would get a pay rise of almost 17 per cent over four years while “experienced paramedics” get 20 per cent over the same period.
Opinion
Life in the ’burbs
Once beautiful but neglected: My ‘Cinderella’ suburb is Melbourne’s mid-century belle
My parents’ first date in the 1950s was at a party in my now home suburb. The area was popular at the time with creative types such as writers, artists, actors, fashion designers.
Fiona Austin
Interior designer
Caroline Wilson to join Seven’s broadcast team for 2025 AFL season
The leading football journalist will keep writing for The Age and maintain her regular commitments with 3AW.
Australia monitors US ban on Chinese car software over security fears
The US is set to ban Chinese-made connected-car technology amid concerns that Beijing could access Americans’ data and even remotely disable cars on US roads.
Dicey Topics
Good Weekend
Musician Michael Franti on ‘middle-escence’ – what hits when the kids leave
The American singer-songwriter discusses the state of the US, losing his biological father and what his wife said when they first met.
Has parenting really become too hard? Experts certainly believe so
Many parents are at the breaking point of stress, and some say parenting has become too hard. What can we do to bring the joy back?
Exclusive
Immigration
The trend that ended exodus of residents out of Victoria
Australians are no longer upping sticks to move to Queensland. If they’re moving at all, it might be into Victoria.
BROWNLOW MEDAL
Opinion
Best, not fairest: Why the Heeney ban exposes an outdated Brownlow
When one considers the roll call of players who’ve won Brownlows, “fairest” was not close to an accurate description of a number of those champions.
Jake Niall
Chief football writer, The Age
Brownlow fashions are a national obsession. And we owe it in part to this stylist
Ahead of her 14th AFL Brownlow Medal on Monday, Lana Wilkinson looks back on her favourite red carpet moments and how the event shaped her career.
Victoria
Liberal MP claims Pesutto accused Deeming of organising Nazis at rally
In a heated exchange in the Federal Court, Kim Wells accused Liberal Party leadership of double-crossing Deeming and her backers.
Victorians must pay to access their own medical records. A sweeping shake-up will change that
A parliamentary committee has found Victoria’s freedom of information system is failing to live up to its purpose, with people sometimes waiting a year to access their own documents.
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Education
Melbourne’s most overcrowded schools – and the thousands of homes being built near them
Use our interactive graphic to find out how full your school is – and whether population growth is about to put it under even more pressure.
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Building Bad
George Alex’s boast: I’m untouchable because CFMEU ‘need money’
Organised crime boss George Alex boasted the CFMEU deemed his firms “untouchable” on building sites because union officials needed their “kickers”, according to police surveillance.
Paid parking is coming to these popular day-trip areas as councils move to cash in
Tourists are facing parking fees in busy spots that have been traditionally free, as councils seek to raise revenue from day trippers.
AFL finals 2024
The 12 players most under the pump in the AFL grand final
The ghosts of grand finals past will occupy the minds of some Lions and Swans this week desperate for a do-over. Certain players will have more pressure on them than most.
How to get a grand final ticket, and why there’s no public sale
You’ve got to work hard to get into an AFL grand final – even if you’re a supporter.
Politics
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Political leadership
The numbers that show the PM’s big problem – and Dutton’s bigger challenge
Anthony Albanese has continued to lose ground in Australia’s two biggest states, but exclusive polling analysis reveals the Coalition’s monumental challenge.
Business
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Supermarkets
‘Down down’ and ‘prices dropped’ promos land Coles and Woolworths in legal battle
Many of the products shoppers were allegedly misled on include pantry staples and household names such as Tim Tams, Kellogg’s cereals, Oreos, Bega cheese and Colgate.
World
Staff for ‘black Nazi’ candidate quit as fallout over porn posts continues
Former president Donald Trump didn’t mention North Carolina Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson despite holding a rally in the same state.
Opinion
‘October surprises’ have changed US elections. Will they ruin Kamala Harris’ chances?
Bruce Wolpe
Senior fellow at the US Studies Centre and former political staffer
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Property
Young family splashes $6.6m on Brighton East home in marathon auction
Three parties competed for about 45 minutes for the keys to the stylish home with swimming pool that ticked a lot of boxes.
Melbourne’s house price record could be broken with first $100m sale
The Myer family’s historic Toorak home, Cranlana, is about to come to the market – a once-in-a-generation opportunity for buyers with deep pockets.
Good Food
Recipe collection
Quick & easy
14 quick and healthy dinners to cook this week
Lifestyle
The fashion ‘secret weapon’ more players are using at the Brownlow
Professional stylists can open doors to top designers and social events for the women who attend the Brownlow. Now, their male partners are finally catching on.
Culture
These two new cop shows are both local, yet worlds apart
The ABC’s Australian take on Death in Paradise – Return to Paradise – is what you’d expect. Stan’s Critical Incident is a much more challenging series.
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Brownlow Medal
Cripps shatters record in dominant Brownlow win
Defying predictions of a tight count, and counter-intuitively to a season in which so little separated so many – and so often – Carlton superstar Patrick Cripps strolled away with his second Brownlow Medal.
The 12 players most under the pump in the 2024 AFL grand final
The ghosts of grand finals past will occupy the minds of some Lions and Swans this week desperate for a do-over. Certain players will have more pressure on them than most.
‘They want to silence us’: Caulfield rebels’ shock claim
Three rebel board members claim the Melbourne Racing Club is hauling them before a disciplinary hearing on Thursday. They claim this is an attempt to prevent them voting for the club’s next chairman.
‘That’s an AFL question’: Coach queries fixture, while Tiger off to tribunal
While the freezing Melbourne night, with plenty of rain and wind, wouldn’t have helped, Kangaroos coach Darren Crocker suggested the less than ideal fixturing was the cause of the low turnout.
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Formula 1
‘Thank you, Daniel’: Ricciardo’s telling gift in what could be final F1 drive
Lando Norris roared away from pole position at Marina Bay, leading every lap to the chequered flag, but the Australian who’s stolen fans’ hearts was front and centre for a different reason.
Angus Brayshaw makes poignant speech
Melbourne premiership star Angus Brayshaw was emotional when he took to the stage to deliver a speech honouring those players who had retired this year.
Live
Brownlow Medal
Brownlow Medal 2024 as it happened: Cripps’ words of thanks after astonishing 45-vote showing
Carlton captain Patrick Cripps has won his second AFL Brownlow Medal, polling a record 45 votes to claim the honour convincingly. The 29-year-old is the first player to win two Brownlows playing for Carlton.
Have Your Say
This was anything but a fumbled flag for the Cats
Hawthorn’s astonishing rise deflected attention from what Geelong have continued to do in quiet evolution. This is a radically different team to the premiers of two years ago.
