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The Reporter podcast: Finding Bogucki
The inside story of the extraordinary rescue of Robert Bogucki in the Australian desert.
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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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Parenting
The simple tip to help a child get over their screen addiction
An Australian-first clinical trial of treatments found parents can have some success by enforcing rules that limit internet access.
Swans’ Sweet Caroline lament, the exclusive party and Katy Perry
Melbourne’s elite quickly swapped the MCG after the grand final for the private surrounds of the September Club to celebrate and commiserate. CBD was there.
SpaceX ‘Freedom’ capsule to rescue Starliner crew from space station 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
Middle East tensions
Israel’s airstrikes in Lebanon are different from what’s happening in Gaza. Here’s why
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has reached an exceedingly dangerous point that should compel the world to rethink its strategy of running for the hills.
Dan Perry
Journalist
Under a ‘second moon’, a three-act spectacular comet show is under way
As Earth recruits a rare cosmic visitor, a three-act light show is on display for the next month with a blazing comet. Here’s how to spot it.
‘How are you travelling?’: The question Michelle wants more people to ask
The Bunbury woman was widowed at 38, sending her into shock for months. But she has since created a support network that has helped hundreds of other widows.
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.
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.
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.
Opinion
Five Minutes with Fitz
Michele Bullock didn’t cut rates on Tuesday. Bernie Fraser is sure she should have
The Reserve Bank’s most iconic governor says businesses are going bust and the RBA is too focused on only one factor in its charter.
Peter FitzSimons
Columnist and author
Opinion
Melania Trump
Melania doesn’t seem to like her husband, but the naked truth is she’s Trump’s match
The former first lady seems not to crave the constant attention which is her husband’s oxygen, but she apparently has the same instinct for hustling as he does,
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
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Video games
135 years of secrets: Nintendo is more than a video game company
The Japanese giant’s first museum is jam packed with nostalgia and rare items – and tells us a lot about its future.
The type of clothing this designer thinks should be banned on planes
Erin Deering goes as far to say it should be “illegal”.
Western Australia
Police hunt alleged Mandurah road rage attackers after man and woman run over
The pair were involved in a minor traffic crash that escalated and ended when they were allegedly run over by the driver of the other car.
Investigation after mysterious bone washes up on WA beach
A mysterious discovery of an exposed bone washing up at Cottesloe Beach has sparked an investigation.
‘You’re an idiot’: Judge lashes bikie’s sister in sending her to jail
The sister of an exiled Comanchero bikie was yesterday sent to prison for 15 months for her part in laundering in almost a million dollars of dirty cash.
WA foster mother knocked out, then burnt, seven-year-old who refused to do dishes
The horrifying story of a child no-one wanted – and what he suffered at the hands of those who took him in.
Caroline Spencer on playing watchdog to a mega-government and the career she almost had
The state’s 19th auditor general talks the conversation that changed her life, holding a mega-government to account, and what she makes of being dubbed its most effective opposition.
Politics
Why Australia hasn’t lived up to 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
Opinion
Supermarkets
ACCC, while you’re at it, why do pink razors cost more than blue ones?
Next time you’re in the supermarket, take a look at the men’s and women’s razors or deodorant, and you’ll quickly see a glaring disparity.
Victoria Devine
Money columnist
World
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.
Opinion
I fell in love on grand final day, but not with football
Mathew Dunckley
Deputy Editor, The Age
Ever wondered why Trump likes dictators? This three-star general can tell you
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
‘I’m your protector’: Trump’s vow to women is an appeal to fragile men
Nia-Malika Henderson
Explore
Property
The Hollywood Hills-style Airbnb that out-earns WA’s premier
Hollywood Hills? Nope, this luxury house is in the Perth Hills. And it has the potential to draw an eye-watering annual revenue.
One-third of Perth suburbs are now ‘million-dollar markets’
An analysis of 300 Perth suburbs has revealed a third are now million-dollar markets, joining a list that, for the first time, includes four suburban unit markets.
Good Food
Lifestyle
‘Everyone’s watching’: Our last man standing on the Paris runway
Weeks into fashion month, designer Christopher Esber finally showcases Australia’s creative spirit.
Culture
Katy Perry – like the Lions – ruled the MCG with a slick performance and high energy
All eyes were on Katy Perry in the lead-up to the AFL grand final. And when she finally performed pre-game, she was best on ground.
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Sport
AFL grand final 2024 celebrations as it happened: Brisbane Lions celebrate, Sydney Swans commiserate on day after grand final
The Lions celebrated their premiership win in both Fitzroy and back home in Brisbane in a triumphant post grand final Sunday.
‘We don’t know where we went wrong’: Why 2024 thrashing hurt scarred Swans more than ’22
Key Swans stars admitted Saturday’s AFL grand final loss to the Brisbane Lions feels worse than their 2022 thumping at the hands of Geelong. But Dane Rampe vows they will fight back.
Swans’ Sweet Caroline lament, the exclusive party and Katy Perry
Melbourne’s elite quickly swapped the MCG after the grand final for the private surrounds of the September Club to celebrate and commiserate. CBD was there.
All Blacks 33 Wallabies 13
Wallabies
Schmidt keen to discuss spring tour with Suaalii after loss to All Blacks
The Wallabies coach says his team is on the right track, despite a drought-extending loss to New Zealand in Wellington.
Fagan’s heroes: Brisbane Lions make amends by mauling Swans in grand final blowout
The Brisbane Lions turned the decider into a rout through a second-quarter blitz, condemning the Swans to a fourth grand final defeat in 11 years, despite their minor premiership.
Jannik 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.
Wallabies player ratings: How the men in gold fared against the All Blacks
The All Blacks were too good in Wellington against the Wallabies and shook off their six-year losing streak in the New Zealand capital.
Have Your Say
Inside Penrith’s Matrix, Nathan Cleary is in total control
The Panthers wrote the code to their own computer game, where even their errors were merely robotic variations in their own simulated reality.
Emma Kemp
Sports reporter
