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Investigations
PNG’s Australian integrity chief faces his own corruption investigation
The Australian lawyer trusted with running Papua New Guinea’s new anti-corruption body faces allegations he tried to inappropriately gather more power into his position.
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Middle East at war
Police chiefs to plead for calm ahead of October 7 protests
On a day the opposition accused Labor of “appeasing” anti-Western forces, Foreign Minister Penny Wong backed Israel’s right to defend itself against Iran.
Israel extends evacuation warnings north of UN buffer zone in Lebanon
The Israeli military has ordered the evacuation of villages and towns in southern Lebanon that are north of a United Nations-declared buffer zone established after the 2006 war.
Analysis
Naked City
The crucial DNA questions that remain over Easey Street cold case
The justice system has been blinded by science before. In Victoria, suspects were previously wrongly convicted based on what appeared to be black-and-white results.
Fashion label shirtfronts Melbourne Royal Show over counterfeit clothing
Show organisers have been forced to belatedly order one of its clothing vendors to remove counterfeit clothing from their stall after an Australian fashion brand accused them of ripping off its label.
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AFL 2024
Joe Daniher’s 12-month retirement wait to win flag
Joe Daniher would have retired if the Brisbane Lions had won last year’s AFL grand final, a match in which this year’s premiers were narrowly beaten to the flag by Collingwood.
Draft or cash: What Geelong are willing to give up for Clayton Oliver
The Cats would only pay the full amount of Clayton Oliver’s massive Melbourne contract, or close to it, if the draft cost in a trade was heavily discounted.
Choose your fighter: Which of the NRL grand final players would you pick in your team?
Nathan Cleary or Jahrome Hughes? Dylan Edwards or Ryan Papenhuyzen? Have your say on who’s the best of the best this NRL grand final.
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Art
Rinehart asked National Gallery to ‘permanently dispose’ of portraits
Documents released under freedom-of-information laws reveal Australia’s richest person appealed directly to the National Gallery’s chair Ryan Stokes.
Two of Us
Good Weekend
As refugees, they slept on the ground. Three kids, study and work is ‘nothing’
When Noël fled the Rwandan regime, his long-time sweetheart Delphine followed.
‘I was so broke’: Melbourne rents reach record high
Melbourne’s tight rental market is putting pressure on tenants and causing some to look for more affordable options. Is any relief in sight?
Opinion
Gadgets
We haven’t reinvented the wheel, so why the toilet flusher?
Just because we can invent something doesn’t mean we should.
Cherie Gilmour
Freelance writer
How claims against one of the world’s biggest authors have scuttled screen productions
Studios and streamers have become skittish about projects based on Neil Gaiman’s work after sexual misconduct allegations.
Former children’s television presenter Fiona MacDonald dies at 67
The star of Wombat and It’s A Knockout’s death comes after three-year battle with motor neurone disease.
‘The risk has gone up’: Petrol prices are at a two-year low, but maybe not for long
Australian drivers face a heightened risk of petrol prices climbing yet again if fighting in the Middle East intensifies and disrupts oil supply.
AFL
Analysis
Destination Geelong: Smith requests trade as Cats also circle Oliver
Bailey Smith has requested a trade to Geelong, and now the question becomes: How can the Cats get the cream by landing both him and Clayton Oliver this trade period?
‘Eroded our trust’: Melbourne member calls for transparent review amid leadership concerns
A Melbourne Football Club member has written an open letter to new club president Brad Green demanding an “unbiased and transparent review” of the club.
Victoria
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City life
Push to revitalise Melbourne’s neglected high streets
Lord mayoral candidate Arron Wood says he has big plans to beautify some of Melbourne’s run-down high streets.
Nervous wait for third falcon chick at Melbourne skyscraper
A Collins Street skyscraper has welcomed some new fluffy tenants after peregrine falcon chicks hatched on a much-watched ledge overnight.
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Crime
Man’s body found in car park of popular Melbourne shopping centre
A crime scene was set up at a Westfield Southland Shopping Centre on Thursday morning after the discovery of a man’s body.
‘Game-changer’: Victorian babies to get free RSV immunisation
A new jab against the life-threatening respiratory virus will target vulnerable infants up to eight months old and be rolled out by next winter.
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Victoria Police get extra resources for anniversary protests
Premier Jacinta Allan asked pro-Palestinian protesters not to demonstrate around the anniversary of the October 7 attacks
War in the Middle East
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‘Body parts everywhere’: Lebanon rescuers struggle under Israeli fire
Israel’s intensified air campaign against Hezbollah has upended a country already grappling with multiple crises and personal losses.
Israelis converge on downed Iranian missiles - to take pictures
Curious onlookers came to look at the downed Iranian missiles, which crash-landed after being intercepted by Israel.
Politics
Bandt ducks questions on Greens senator, cuts short press conference
Greens leader Adam Bandt has cut short a press conference in Perth after ducking a series of questions about bullying allegations levelled at the party’s WA senator Dorinda Cox.
Business
Opinion
Oil
This body of water is crucial to the global economy. And now it’s under threat
The oil world has had a surprisingly calm reaction to the Middle East conflict this week. That could change quickly.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
World
Mexican soldiers fire on ute killing would-be migrants from Asia, Middle East
The deaths could prove a major embarrassment for President Claudia Sheinbaum, who took office this week.
Opinion
If PM repeats his performance over negative gearing, he can kiss the election goodbye
Niki Savva
Award-winning political commentator and author
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Property
Jessica spent six months looking for a rental she could afford. This is what it took to find one
Melbourne’s tight rental market is putting pressure on tenants and causing some to look for more affordable options. Is any relief in sight?
Our nine favourite luxury homes for sale right now
From a waterfront home with two yacht berths to a beach house with award-winning interiors, we’ve rounded up our top picks.
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Lifestyle
After years in the shadow of the Brownlow, The Dally M is leaning into the glamour
The NRL Dally M Medal ceremony has finally outgrown its reputation as the bridesmaid to the bridal looks and occasional honeymoon attire seen on the Brownlow red carpet.
Culture
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Performing arts
Australian theatre’s Dorian Gray was a West End triumph. Now it’s heading to Broadway
Having wowed audiences in London, Succession star Sarah Snook is set to take on New York in the brilliantly reimagined Oscar Wilde tale.
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Horse racing
Sandown saved: Why rebel board victory secures iconic racetrack’s future
John Kanga has been named the new chairman of Melbourne Racing Club in a decision that has a huge impact on the future of the prized suburban racecourse.
Draft or cash: What Geelong are willing to give up for Clayton Oliver
The Cats would only pay the full amount of Clayton Oliver’s massive Melbourne contract, or close to it, if the draft cost in a trade was heavily discounted.
‘Close to Jimmy Anderson’: Is this Australian paceman about to become England’s Ashes bolter?
Australian swing bowler Dan Worrall has earned comparisons to Jimmy Anderson as a pair of England legends push for him to be selected by Brendon McCullum ahead of next year’s Ashes tour.
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AFL 2024
Joe Daniher’s 12-month retirement wait to win flag
Joe Daniher would have retired if the Brisbane Lions had won last year’s AFL grand final, a match in which this year’s premiers were narrowly beaten to the flag by Collingwood.
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AFLW
Seven players fined after Bomber bump sparks brawl
AFLW players from Sydney and Essendon are reaching for their wallets after an all-in on Wednesday night was sparked by a bump from Maddy Prespakis.
Road to greatness: Hughes finds home, Dally M Medal and a starring role
Initially not seen as a halfback, the Melbourne Storm’s No.7 has made the position his own with one of the most dominant seasons in the NRL.
Analysis
Trading and drafting
How can Geelong do it again? This time with both Smith and Oliver
Bailey Smith has requested a trade to Geelong, and now the question becomes: How can the Cats get the cream by landing both him and Clayton Oliver this trade period?
Have Your Say
‘No room for slip-ups’: The threat to Australia’s quest for World Cup history
Meg Lanning knows how to win Twenty20 World Cups, and she set out how Australia can claim a seventh title with the tournament starting for the Aussies on Saturday.
