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Women aren’t just dying, they’re being deliberately injured, too
The only nurse working at a family violence crisis centre has noticed a horrendous trend.
Lucy has been waiting decades for public housing. Down the road, homes sit empty
As the public housing waiting list continues to grow, locals in one suburb are perplexed by vacant state-owned homes in their area.
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Cybersecurity
Government entities also impacted by mass hack that exposed victims of family violence, sex assault
Thousands of victims of family violence and sexual assault have had personal data exposed following a cyberattack on a Victorian company.
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AFL 2024
Daicos delivers match-winning goal as Pies upstage Blues in epic
A thrilling goal from Nick Daicos in the dying moments of the blockbuster game secured Collingwood a win against old rivals Carlton. Follow live
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AFL
AFL blocks move to induct Carey as NSW hall of fame legend
League boss Andrew Dillon delivered the news personally to Carey on Friday morning in a phone call, saying it would be inappropriate for him to receive such an honour at a time when the AFL was taking a stance honouring victims of violence against women.
The teenage guns following in the Matildas’ footsteps
The future of women’s soccer in Australia will be on show in Saturday’s A-League Women’s grand final between Melbourne City and Sydney FC, with girls’ participation numbers booming.
Ruining the ‘aha’ moment: why movie trailers give too much away
Why watch the movie if the trailer has already shown you every twist, stunt and gag? It turns out we might be to blame.
Suzie Miller on why UK police are required to watch her Broadway show
The award-winning playwright is not only changing lives, she’s changing the law.
‘Forever chemicals’ are everywhere. Here’s how to avoid them
We are stuck with forever chemicals. So, what can we do about them?
They bought a beach house for $13.5m. They just sold it for almost double
Nick and Camilla Speer bought the glamorous beachfront villa for about $13.5 million four years ago and did a cosmetic renovation.
The guiding journalistic principle we are happy to renounce
It’s a snappy but outdated quote. Our subscribers expect more from us than a one-size-fits-all approach to journalism.
Young girl’s brave act trying to save mum from fatal stabbing
A 10-year-old repeatedly disarmed bodybuilder Sven Lindemann as he dragged her mother through the house and stabbed her mother in a jealous rage.
Analysis
Indigenous
How Indigenous people got zilch from a billion-dollar mining bonanza
The ‘stark reality’ of economic exclusion imposed on Victoria’s First Peoples has been laid bare in evidence presented to the Yoorrook Justice Commission.
Opinion
Scott Morrison
Morrison broke a taboo with anxiety, but he’s broken a bigger one in his book
Former prime minister Scott Morrison made Christian faith part of his electoral pitch. His new memoir does not fully dispel the criticism that he called on it at his convenience.
Justine Toh
Author and researcher
A force of nature with a wry smile: Lang Walker remembered
Billionaire and philanthropist Lang Walker was remembered as a transformative force in Australia’s urban landscape at a memorial service at Sydney Town Hall on Friday.
Opinion
Russia-Ukraine war
Western banks have no excuse for funding Putin’s war machine
Some of the world’s biggest banks are now generating far more money in Russia than they were before the war started. It is shameful.
Ben Marlow
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Opinion
Domestic violence
Holding all men responsible for a violent minority has failed to keep women safe
Waleed Aly
Columnist, co-host of Ten's The Project and academic
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MELBOURNE’S EAT STREETS
See Lygon and die: The resuscitation of Melbourne’s most iconic eat street
Melbourne’s most iconic dining strip was saved from a slow demise – but if you’re only visiting for Italian, you’re doing it wrong. In this series, Dani Valent tells you exactly where you should go to eat and drink.
As some Melbourne restaurants close their doors, this strip in the west is booming. Here’s why
In Melbourne’s west, diners are spending big at this once-unassuming strip that now bustles with amazing eateries. In this series, Dani Valent tells you exactly where to eat and drink on Watton Street.
Victoria
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Victoria floods
Flemington flood wall made disaster worse, but it won’t be torn down
The wall raised water levels for at least 240 homes in Maribyrnong during 2022’s downpour, including some homes that likely would have avoided inundation if it had not been built.
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Public housing
Public housing towers class action case dismissed, but judge throws lifeline
The legal fight against the demolition of Melbourne’s high-rise public housing towers has been dealt a major blow.
Analysis
Naked City
Family violence: You can’t see if you don’t look
There is one aspect of the justice system that must be urgently changed to stem the violence against women. That’s in the hands of government. But there is a part men can play now.
Nobu, $270k cash and a number plate to taunt police: The high life of tobacco war accused
The flashy life and alleged crimes of an associate of exiled gangland boss Kaz Hamad have been laid bare during an application to revoke his bail.
Andrews accused of trashing Commonwealth Games brand for own political gain
The boss of Commonwealth Games Australia has again taken aim at Daniel Andrews’ “callous” decision to abandon the 2026 Games.
AFL
How do you stop Roaming Jeremy, the footballer destroying defences?
Geelong’s Jeremy Cameron is already considered one of the game’s best players, but the way he is being used is inflicting maximum damage - and despair.
Exclusive
Late Hawk hero’s son to debut, stirring high hopes and feelings
Calsher Dear, the teenage son of late Hawthorn premiership player and Norm Smith medallist Paul Dear, will make his debut for the Hawks on Sunday in a rapid ascension that stirs hopes and feelings.
Politics
Analysis
Federal budget
Six simple words that could fire the gun on the next election
The federal budget, if you pay close attention, could reveal Labor’s hand – and its plan to be sensible but boring.
Business
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Aviation
‘Not for the faint-hearted’: Jetstar boss on the high-stakes battle for Australia’s skies
There’s a cruel irony to Australia’s newest low-cost airline scrambling to get out of voluntary administration while the country’s oldest celebrates its 20th birthday.
World
‘What have we done?’ Lawyer, editor in Stormy Daniels deal appear shocked after Trump won
The text messages were shown to the jury on the latest day of the trial, in which Trump has been accused of falsifying business records to cover up an affair with a porn star.
Opinion
‘Community safety is our priority,’ the government says. Tell that to Ninette Simons
David Crowe
Chief political correspondent
The narratives cloaking ‘weak’ Albanese and ‘nasty’ Dutton are setting like cement
Niki Savva
Award-winning political commentator and author
Why no news from the Fed is good news
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
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Property
How well-heeled buyers are paying millions for luxury homes - without a home loan
In the rarefied air of some of the most well-heeled neighbourhoods, it’s routine for buyers to spend millions without a mortgage.
‘Aussie’ John Symond lists his trophy home. Yours for just $200 million
The last time the Aussie Home Loans founder listed the waterfront mega-mansion in Sydney’s Point Piper, he knocked back $110m because he couldn’t part with it.
Good Food
Lifestyle
Opinion
Comedy
Eight pressing questions I’ve left unanswered for decades
The answers are surely a quick Google away. But do I really need to know?
Richard Glover
Broadcaster and columnist
Culture
Protest, pain and family the themes as Archibald Prize entries arrive
As the entries arrived at the Art Gallery of NSW ahead of Friday’s deadline, you could tell a lot about recent events in Australia by the faces painted.
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AFL 2024
AFL 2024 round eight LIVE updates: Nick Daicos the hero as Collingwood hold off Carlton
The star Magpie delivered a best-afield performance and the match-winning goal as the arch rivals staged an epic contest at the MCG.
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AFL 2024
AFL blocks move to induct Carey as NSW hall of fame legend
League boss Andrew Dillon delivered the news personally to Carey on Friday morning in a phone call, saying it would be inappropriate for him to receive such an honour at a time when the AFL was taking a stance honouring victims of violence against women.
Updated
Super Rugby
Melbourne Rebels to continue fight for survival after winning rescue vote
A private equity-backed consortium has put forward a deal to save the debt-laden Super Rugby club.
The teenage guns following in the Matildas’ footsteps
The future of women’s soccer in Australia will be on show in Saturday’s A-League Women’s grand final between Melbourne City and Sydney FC, with girls’ participation numbers booming.
Exclusive
AFL 2024
Late Hawk hero’s son to debut, stirring high hopes and feelings
Calsher Dear, the teenage son of late Hawthorn premiership player and Norm Smith medallist Paul Dear, will make his debut for the Hawks on Sunday in a rapid ascension that stirs hopes and feelings.
How do you stop Roaming Jeremy, the footballer destroying defences?
Geelong’s Jeremy Cameron is already considered one of the game’s best players, but the way he is being used is inflicting maximum damage - and despair.
Updated
Horse racing
Racing Victoria to review after Warrnambool’s day of ‘insanity’
Racing Victoria stewards cleared two clerks of the course of any wrongdoing as they attempted to catch loose horses at Warrnambool on Thursday, but will review protocols.
Have Your Say
The move that could end Carlton’s 29-year premiership drought
Jeremy Cameron has been a formidable weapon for Geelong this year. It’s time for the Blues to copy the Cats, which could finally put them on a stronger path to ending a premiership drought that is now in its 29th year.
Kane Cornes
AFL columnist
