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Tax avoidance
Tax-dodging directors with luxury homes and boats in the firing line
Directors who have amassed large assets, such as trophy homes and flash boats, while not passing on collected taxes to the government, are some of the first in the ATO’s firing line.
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Defence
‘Unsafe and unprofessional’: Australian helicopter involved in near miss with Chinese fighter jet
A Chinese jet fighter dropped flares in front of an Australian Navy helicopter in international waters, in an incident Defence Minister Richard Marles condemned as “unacceptable”.
A couple split after cheating claims. A court could decide who keeps the $100k ring
The rules of engagement are about to be tested in the County Court of Victoria.
Council orders former Goldfingers strip club site to be turned into a park
The City of Melbourne has become frustrated by the lack of movement at the site and has issued a warning on its future.
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Courts
Judge must undergo counselling after complaint from state’s top prosecutor
The Judicial Commission of Victoria has ruled some of judge Geoff Chettle’s conduct during a sex crimes trial lacked sensitivity.
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Immigration
Minister claims ‘immunity’ to keep deportation blacklist nations a mystery
The minister’s office also revealed he outsourced decisions over the visa conditions of former immigration detainees to departmental officials earlier this year.
Senator opens up new front in pursuit of damages against Brittany Higgins
WA Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds is seeking details of a trust that she fears may prevent her from gaining a financial remedy in her pursuit of damages against her former staffer.
Grandparents buy $1.95m townhouse to be near family and help with babysitting
The couple, who competed against a young family, bought the property in post-auction negotiations by offering an extra $50,000.
Sex crimes detective raped woman whose complaint he was investigating, court told
The NSW police officer allegedly raped the 19-year-old woman at a police station and sexually touched her without her consent.
Opinion
Aviation
How Qantas pulled off a soft landing on phantom flights
While the airline is up for $120 million in fines and compensation, Qantas could have ended up paying a far heavier price for its so-called “ghost flights”.
Elizabeth Knight
Business columnist
Call this a biscuit? This US breakfast dish will confound Australians
Biscuits and gravy? Australians could be forgiven for being confused when they hear about this dish.
Investment firm with stake in Melbourne Victory accused of fraud in lawsuit
The Miami-based investment firm has been accused of borrowing against $US350 million of assets that it didn’t own, didn’t exist or were already promised to someone else.
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Australians abroad
Girlfriend leads tributes to Australian brothers slain on Mexican surfing trip
The girlfriend of one of the Australians killed in Mexico has posted of her heartbreak after police confirmed the identities of three bodies found in a well last week.
Updated
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Israel begins evacuation of Rafah, warns ‘powerful’ operation near
The idea of shutting down the news channel had been circulating within Netanyahu’s cabinet.
Sky News host Peter Stefanovic apologises after interview ambush
During the interview, Stefanovic questioned Northern Territory teenager Keegan Payne about the alleged theft of two vehicles.
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
AFL legends take aim at holding-the-ball; Tasmania’s stadium overcomes major hurdle
Leigh Matthews and Nathan Buckley are convinced AFL umpires have changed their interpretation of holding-the-ball decisions.
Analysis
EPL
Another horror show from Spurs. Postecoglou will not survive many more
The honeymoon ended some time ago but, after a 4-2 loss to Liverpool, the Australian coach and free-falling Tottenham could be headed for divorce if they don’t improve defensively next season.
Daniel Zeqiri
Opinion
Kids’ sport
Kids’ sport would be so much better without the parents. #prayforrain
The weather was awful, but anyone “lucky” enough to watch their kids play sport on the weekend would have rubbed shoulders with a familiar cast of characters.
Michelle Cazzulino
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Education
Private school boys suspended after ‘absolutely outrageous’ ranking of female classmates
The boys shared a spreadsheet that rated female classmates’ appearances in disparaging language.
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Roads
Western Freeway upgrade under cloud as feud puts key road projects in doubt
A funding standoff between the state and federal governments has thrown the timeline of Victoria’s planned road projects into doubt.
A Grampians town’s remarkable recovery after ‘the beast’
A bushfire wiped out one-third of the tiny Grampians town of Pomonal 12 weeks ago. The town knew about resilience before the fire hit, and now it’s putting it into action.
Farmers of the sea want more rope to strengthen mussel industry
Mussel farmers say their local shellfish is a superfood and among the best in the world, but they need more space to help their crops grow.
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City life
Inside Melbourne’s restored Gothic Bank, where every teller had a gun
The historic ANZ building on 388 Collins Street has reopened to the public to showcase its banking origins and refurbishments.
AFL
Beveridge keeps the faith as pressure grows
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge expects the scrutiny to come, but he won’t deviate from his plan to make the Bulldogs a genuine contender.
Dockers unhappy with ‘manhandling’ of young gun Amiss
Rising Fremantle key forward Jye Amiss is being unfairly “manhandled” off the ball and needs umpires to protect him better, says Dockers coach Justin Longmuir.
Politics
‘Back our police’: PM concerned by online radicalisation threat
Anthony Albanese says he’s worried by the influence of social media platforms “where people can be pushed through the use of algorithms … towards more extreme positions”.
Business
Opinion
Inside China
$23 billion deal shines a light on big threat to China
The takeover of US Steel is turning into a political nightmare, and the effects could be widespread.
Stephen Bartholomeusz
Senior business columnist
World
The hero dog so popular, he’s a target of the Kremlin
Bomb sniffing dog Patron is now so popular in Ukraine that he’s inspired hit songs, an animated YouTube series and various forms of fan art.
Opinion
It’s not corruption, but the Albanese government is guilty of cronyism
George Brandis
Former high commissioner to the UK and federal attorney-general
Where does this violent debate leave the good men we know and love?
Jacqueline Maley
Columnist and senior journalist
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Property
How the conventional wisdom of the property ladder broke down
Previous generations would start with a modest unit and then upsize to a house, but today’s buyers face a different outlook.
Family makes last-ditch $500 bid to triumph for $1.5m Cheltenham house
The auction winners had to be coaxed to dig deep in their pockets for the charming home, and it was enough to get them across the line.
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Lifestyle
What will celebrities wear to this year’s Met Gala?
The annual event, which takes place on the first Monday in May, has surpassed the Oscars red carpet and the Paris Fashion Week front row as the biggest style circus.
Culture
This breakthrough Australian director is back with a safe house for misfits
Goran Stolevski changed his behaviour while filming in his homophobic home country. His partner almost paid the ultimate price.
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AFL 2024
Pie and Saint take the long way; former tradie behind Dees’ success: Key takeouts from round eight
Everyone knows a tradie who thinks they know everything about footy. There just aren’t many like Jason Taylor, the former air conditioner technician who is one of the main reasons for Melbourne’s success under Simon Goodwin.
Australia’s male sprinters on blocks for Paris relay, and they’ve still got our fastest man to call up
Like their female counterparts, Australia’s men’s team has qualified for the 4x100-metre Olympics relay for the first time since Sydney 2000. And they did it without even calling on the services of sprint star Rohan Browning.
Analysis
EPL
Another horror show from Spurs. Postecoglou will not survive many more
The honeymoon ended some time ago but, after a 4-2 loss to Liverpool, the Australian coach and free-falling Tottenham could be headed for divorce if they don’t improve defensively next season.
Daniel Zeqiri
AFL Briefing
AFL 2024
AFL greats question tackle trend; Tasmanian stadium gets opposition approval; Wood opens up on ‘horrific’ clash
Leigh Matthews and Nathan Buckley are convinced AFL umpires have changed their interpretation of holding-the-ball decisions. James Sicily explains why he ventured forward late against the Western Bulldogs, and St Kilda’s Mason Wood, back in action, reflects on being KO’d against Collingwood.
Beveridge keeps the faith as pressure grows
Western Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge expects the scrutiny to come, but he won’t deviate from his plan to make the Bulldogs a genuine contender.
From bloodied nose to King of Miami: Lando Norris an F1 winner at last
Lando Norris appeared to be cursed in his bid to win a Formula One race, but at his 110th start he finally took the chequered flag.
The battle of Melbourne: Victory advance as Izzo breaks City hearts
Melbourne Victory rode four penalty saves from keeper Paul Izzo and some timely substitutes from coach Tony Popovic to win a thrilling A-League Men’s elimination final over Melbourne City on Sunday night.
Have Your Say
How the Bombers became a team of Merrett
Essendon are back after learning to play like Zach, how veteran’s move has turned Melbourne around, Hawkins left hungry again, and don’t argue with this comparison.
