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Political leadership
The lingering influence of Tony Abbott and Peta Credlin on Peter Dutton
Ten years after leaving office, the former prime minister and his chief of staff are still playing a role in federal Liberal Party politics – and not everyone is happy about it.
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Investigation
Developer lauds rescue deal that could negate ‘slanderous’ ASIC misconduct probe
Embattled property developer Paul Chiodo’s collapsed Keystone Asset Management could be rebirthed via a deal that would steer it away from liquidation.
Netanyahu says Hezbollah leader’s killing was ‘essential’ to Israel
The killings of top Hezbollah commanders were not enough and so Hassan Nasrallah also needed to be killed, the Israeli PM said.
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Demonstrators mourn slain Hezbollah leader at protests in Melbourne
Protesters in several Australian cities, including Melbourne and Sydney, joined demonstrations in cities around the world in renewed opposition to Israel’s bombing campaign.
After the siren: Inside the exclusive club where Melbourne’s elite partied
Melbourne’s elite quickly swapped the MCG for the private surrounds of the September Club to celebrate and commiserate. CBD was there.
How Melbourne’s luxury hotels are enticing visitors away from Airbnb
Lanson Place is the latest in a string of 30 new hotels to open their doors in Melbourne since January 2020, with the sector insisting customers are turning away from short-stay properties.
Four Points
AFL grand final
The investigation into how the Swans could be so dismal on grand final day must be unsparing
Sydney need to be forensic about what went wrong on grand final day. They need to have a frank conversation with John Longmire, and he needs to be frank with himself.
The speech that inspired the Lions to a premiership
It was a player who was not in the final 23 who provided the team with the pivotal moment off the field to inspire his teammates in their pursuit of a premiership.
The two clubs that will shape trade period fortunes of Melbourne teams
Port Adelaide contracted back-to-back All-Australian Dan Houston’s wish to return to Melbourne is the biggest potential deal this year.
The high price of withdrawing a bullied child from private school
Parents say schools are financially penalising them - and some are being made to sign non-disclosure agreements - if they withdraw their children due to bullying.
Dozens dead, millions without power after Helene hits south-eastern United States
Hurricane Helene has killed more than 60 people and caused billions of dollars in damage.
The Melbourne show goes on, even when it’s raining cats and dogs
Showgoers braved inclement weather on Sunday, but it was water off a dog’s back for “Farmer Dave” Graham and his performing pooches.
I got divorced after 23 years. It took a while before I was ready to date again
The owner of fashion label Viktoria & Woods, Margie Woods, opens up about finding love again after the end of her marriage.
The fashion designers thinking beyond the clothing rack in remarkable ways
From futuristic engraving to re-using fabrics, four fashion designers reveal how they adapt to an ever-changing world.
Zan Rowe wanted one guest on Take 5. They finally said yes
Dannii Minogue finally opened up to the popular ABC presenter on her music talk show, where famous guests reveal their top five songs.
The ultimate Aussie road trip for oyster lovers
There’s something in the water down here in Tasmania, hidden in plain sight.
Could your marriage survive if you were apart for four years?
Created by Mithila Gupta, whose credits include Neighbours, Bump and Home and Away, Four Years Later tracks a romance tested by distance.
AFL FINALS 2024
Opinion
Now I’ve witnessed a Swans car crash, I can finally call myself a proper fan
No amount of early season dominance, no late season return-to-form, no minor premiership was going to stand in the way of our customary car crash in the granny.
Michael Koziol
Sydney editor
Analysis
Brisbane transformed from perennial strugglers into AFL premiers
The Lions were not always so good, but a series of factors – from brilliant recruiting to a heralded medical team – helped turn them into the best.
Victoria
Melbourne council accused of Orwellian interference in art event
Banyule council arranged the removal of two artists from promotional material for an exhibition because they are running as candidates in October’s local government elections.
The ‘cash squeeze’ delaying housing construction in Melbourne
A Melbourne council has urged the Victorian government for intervention, calling for accountability amid delays and issues on housing projects.
How migration is ‘turbocharging’ housing demand on Melbourne’s fringe
The government wants to flip Melbourne’s growth from the fringes to its established suburbs, but it will need to overcome years of migration trends to do so.
CFMEU official booted from worksites after Fair Work Commission ruling
A senior CFMEU official captured on camera allegedly making threats to kill an owner of a labour hire company won’t be allowed on worksites after a Fair Work Commission judgment.
Radioactive dust-up over mine in Victoria’s food bowl
They are critical minerals needed for renewable technologies, but a plan to dig them up where the food we eat is grown has been met with fierce resistance from farmers.
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Urban oasis? Country retreat? We’ve got your next weekend away sorted
Max out that 48-hour window: whether you’re into retro hotels or converted churches, cool city digs or vineyard adjacent pads, there’s a galaxy of escape options - and quite a few outdoor bathtubs - to consider.
‘He wasn’t dead yet’: Gill got rejected from a widow’s group, so she started her own
Gill Malona, a 29-year-old who lost her teenage sweetheart to bowel cancer, says people need to put conversations about death back on the table.
Politics
Why Australia hasn’t lived up to its green manufacturing hype – yet
The Albanese government’s vision for green manufacturing is yet to be made reality, but there is more to the hype than mere words.
Business
Can Nike do it? Shoe giant’s Australian profits dip as it fights to reclaim relevance
The global sneaker brand’s local sales fell in the 2024 financial year, with its headquarters recently installing a new CEO to reinvigorate the business.
World
Stranded astronauts one step closer to Earth as ‘Freedom’ capsule reaches orbit
The capsule carried just half the regular crew, leaving two seats open for “Suni” Williams and “Butch” Wilmore, who have been stuck on the space station for months.
Opinion
Melania doesn’t seem to like her husband, but the naked truth is she’s Trump’s match
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
Ever wondered why Trump likes dictators? This three-star general can tell you
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
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Maidstone townhouse clears price guide with one bid, sells for $700,000
First home buyers kicked the auction off with a big offer, and the competition ended just three bids later. It was one of 117 auctions scheduled for Saturday.
The type of homeowner most likely to fall behind on their mortgage
Interest rates are putting pressure on home borrowers, but some are feeling the pinch more deeply and have fewer options to manage.
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Lifestyle
I got divorced after 23 years. It took a while before I was ready to date again
The owner of fashion label Viktoria & Woods, Margie Woods, opens up about finding love again after the end of her marriage.
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Eight new books including a romcom and a war story of intrigue
Our reviewers cast their eyes over recently published fiction and non-fiction.
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Four Points
AFL grand final
The investigation into how the Swans could be so dismal on grand final day must be unsparing
Sydney need to be forensic about what went wrong on grand final day. They need to have a frank conversation with John Longmire, and he needs to be frank with himself.
Analysis
AFL grand final
A secret meeting, deadline trade and a crack medical team: How Brisbane transformed from perennial strugglers into AFL premiers
The Lions were not always so good, but a series of factors – from brilliant recruiting to a heralded medical team – helped turn them into the AFL’s best.
Two clubs will shape trade period fortunes of Melbourne teams
Port Adelaide contracted back-to-back All-Australian Dan Houston’s wish to return to Melbourne is the biggest potential deal this year.
AFLW Wrap
AFLW
‘O’ for Oscar: The AFLW Lions win a thriller, inspired by the men’s premiership
After Taylor Smith kicked a goal at the death to put the Lions in front in Brisbane, she made a “Big O” shape with her hands in honour of Oscar McInerney.
The speech that inspired the Lions to a premiership
It was a player who was not in the final 23 who provided the team with the pivotal moment off the field to inspire his teammates in their pursuit of a premiership.
Storm seek fast-tracked Asofa-Solomona judiciary hearing for grand final miracle
The Kiwi hitman is facing near-insurmountable odds if Melbourne decide to mount a case at the judiciary. But the Storm want a swift resolution either way.
Sinner faces two-year ban as WADA appeal doping case
The world No.1 could defend his Australian Open title with a ban hanging over his head.
Have Your Say
Grand final ratings: Fagan’s perfect 10 while one Swan was awarded a 0.5
Who soared, and who flopped, on the AFL’s biggest stage? In a lopsided grand final, the influential players were far easier to spot for the triumphant Brisbane Lions.
